by generalsjoes | Feb 22, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2010, Show and Convention Coverage
The hits keep on coming… Black Major was great. Red Torch looks very nice as well… Flint was hit or miss with many of the collector crowd, though I think he looks good as well. But what many folks were waiting for were the Red Shadows themselves…and it looks like the Club stepped up to the plate.
Hit up GIJoeCon.com to see the Red Shadows in their old school glory. These look NICE. Straight up Red Shadows, pulled from the Action Force comics. Absolutely love ’em. Here’s hoping we get some decent Action Force foils to go up against them.
Using mostly Red Star parts, with a very cool looking newly tooled head, this figure definitely captures the backbone of the Red Shadow faction. A very cool looking figure. Check it out here!
by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2010, Show and Convention Coverage
Fort Worth, TX – February 11, 2010 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention, G.I.Joecon, has revealed their first two exclusives from this years 3 ¾-inch convention set “Vacation in the Shadows.” Black Major, commander of the Red Shadows, makes his G.I. Joecon debut alongside six of his Red Torch minions. Black Major and the Red Torch’s will be part of this amazing box set that is available to both attending and non-attending collectors.
G.I.Joecon will be held from April 29th-May 2nd in Providence, Rhode Island. This year is a “first” for G.I.Joecon as the show will be headed to where it all began, where G.I.Joe made his first appearance back in 1964 and the subsequent re-launch as G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero in 1982. The first 400 Fans and Collectors who register will be guaranteed a spot on the Hasbro tour, where they can get a first hand look at what has went into this exciting brand that has lasted for over 45 years!
For more information on G.I.Joecon, the weekend activities and the exclusive figure offering, please visit www.GIJoecon.com.
About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, G.I. JOE and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC.
For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit www.TransformersClub.com, www.GIJoeClub.com, www.GIJoeCon.com, and www.BotCon.com.
by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Coming somewhat out of left field, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has added a specialty trooper to the Red Shadow mix, in the form of a Pyro-Trooper, the Red Torch! Continuing the trend from last night’s debut of Black Major, we get a great look at this new Red Shadow operative on GIJoeCon.com.
Using what appears to be the Eco Warrior Flint body with the head from the very cool Built To Rule Shadow-Viper, we have a very neat looking addition to the Red Shadows ranks. I really love that head sculpt, and I’m thrilled to see the Club dip into the BTR realm a bit to pick and choose parts. This shade of red just snaps, too. Very cool. Personally, I’m not huge on the whole flamethrower specialty, so I’ll probably make these guys heavy weapons troopers or something…but the figure looks cool enough to work into the ranks, that’s for sure.
I’m almost giddy in anticipation of the Flint and Red Shadow, things are looking great so far. As always, keep looking at GIJoeCon.com to see these new figure previews posted!
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by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Apparently when the Club sent out that email, they weren’t joking around! The preview for the G.I. Joe 2010 Convention Exclusive Black Major is already online now! As predicted, he contains a heavy influence of M Bison, and wow. A very, very nice looking figure. Nothing exceptionally fancy about it, but very true to the Red Shadows Nazi-type roots. He looks evil and fits right in with the Red Shadows theme. Love the overwhelming black of the figure, with just the right touches of red…and man, that Red Shadow logo looks great.
I definitely approve so far! Keep your eyes on the GIJoeCon 2010 Preview Page for more preview images as they arrive! I know I’m looking forward to it!
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by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2010, Show and Convention Coverage
Brian from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has sent out an email update, and mentions in the update to keep our eyes on GIJoeCon.com because official images should start appearing there in the next day or so. The full text of the email can be read below!
“In case you have not heard, Southwest airlines is having a $39 each way sale from selected markets. They fly into Providence, so if you have not booked your air, check it out! There are also some airlines that are matching this sale. You must book by Thursday, February 12.
In addition, we will be putting up the first pictures in the next day or so at GIJoeCon.com.
Also, if you have already sent in your registration form and did not mark the Hasbro tour and want to go, you need to send in the form and mark the top “additional items to be added”. The tour is free but you MUST sign up for it or you will not be able to attend.
Every registration form in house has been processed so you should see the charges on your cc bill in the next day or so. Check your bill as confirmation that we have received your form and it matches the amount on your copy.
Hard copy registration forms will go out in late March.
See you in RI for this once-in-a-lifetime convention!
Brian”
I’m really excited to see these images, and looking forward to the convention, too. Hopefully I’ll see a bunch of you guys there.
The hits keep on coming… Black Major was great. Red Torch looks very nice as well… Flint was hit or miss with many of the collector crowd, though I think he looks good as well. But what many folks were waiting for were the Red Shadows themselves…and it looks like the Club stepped up to the plate.
