by generalsjoes | Jul 18, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Been a busy day today, so I haven’t had much computer time. Now that I’m playing catch up, just wanted to point out a couple of interesting pictures posted on sites around the ‘net…
First of all, Smokescreen posted the following images on the Coil Club:
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Really cool to see G.I. Joe being advertised everywhere…seems like anywhere you look these days, it’s there. Great to see!
Also, the guys at The Terror Drome also posted the following image from a fansite of Byung-Hun Lee (who plays Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA). It shows that the Arctic Assault Storm Shadow looks to have some basis in the film as hypothosized:
I still remember when we’d go months without hearing any new G.I. Joe news. Seeing this constant flow of information is fantastic!
by generalsjoes | Jul 18, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Some of the harder to find troop builders for the Rise of COBRA so far are the COBRA Eel, the Crimson Neo-Viper, and the Elite-Viper. They are out there, just haven’t really hit saturation yet. But that hasn’t stopped JBL member madmac41 from tracking them down, and he very kindly supplied some images for GeneralsJoes of these tough to find army builders. Check out the various images below!
COBRA Eel
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Pretty cool looking figure from what I can tell, though it’s still tough to make out that mask. I do like the Torpedo body, though it’s getting pretty heavy use these days! The vest looks great, and there are some nice homages mixed in there. Still not sure I’m going to break my back trying to pick this one up.
Crimson Neo-Viper
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Really loving that red. Looks great, especially on the Neo-Viper, which continues to grow on me. A recent post on JoeBattleLines brought up the idea that the head isn’t a skull, it’s a snake. And the armor is patterned after the ribbed underbelly of the reptile, too. A pretty cool concept, and it does make the figure at least a bit more appealing. In this color, though, I gotta say, he looks even more like a COBRA La guy.
Elite-Viper
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Now this figure has it all going on…I think. Kinda tough to make out details, but he’s not using the typical movie trooper body, I like what he’s got a lot more. More standard elbow pads and gear. Some great weapons. I really like this guy.
The COBRA Army builders have been so hit or miss with the Rise of COBRA (and mostly miss). It’s been one of the only downsides of the line to me. The Elite-Viper does look like a step in the right direction, though…
by generalsjoes | Jul 18, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Rise of COBRA Reviews
GeneralsJoes guest reviewer Carlos chimes in again, this time with a review of the Wave 1 Neo-Viper. You can also check out the review page here.
by generalsjoes | Jul 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Something glitched out today, and for whatever reason a scheduled post for review updates didn’t go through. Yikes. Anyway, I’ve added the following reviews to the review page today!
More coming! Stay tuned. Q & A’s should be flying up throughout the evening, too… gotta feed the kid dinner first, though. :shifty:
by generalsjoes | Jul 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie, SDCC, Show and Convention Coverage
HASBRO SHOWCASES TOP ENTERTAINMENT PROPERTIES
AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
PAWTUCKET, RI – July 16, 2009 – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) returns to San Diego Comic-Con in 2009 with its iconic properties that have entertained fans of all ages for decades. Hasbro’s expansive portfolio of brands that have become part of the global pop-culture such as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, and its licensed toy lines based on characters from the MARVEL and STAR WARS universes, will be on display in the Hasbro booth (#3213).
Following are the highlights of Hasbro’s Comic-Con showcase:
G.I. JOE
In 1964, the introduction of Hasbro’s G.I. JOE line created the “action figure” category. Since then, the G.I. JOE property has evolved, delivering a unique brand of action for each new generation. This summer, fans of all ages will see the G.I. JOE franchise taken to the next level with the major motion picture release of G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA, on August 7, from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro. The film focuses on an elite G.I. JOE team that uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer DESTRO and growing threat of the mysterious COBRA organization. Hasbro’s 2009 product line allows fans of all ages to capture the excitement of the movie and recreate it in their own homes. The line features dozens of action figures, vehicles and playsets that long time G.I. JOE fans and a new generation of kids will want to add to their collection. In addition to the exciting and expansive new toy line, Hasbro will have several props from G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA on display in its booth including the SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW movie costumes.
