Monthly Archives: April 2009

New G.I. Joe-related television program hinted at as Hasbro and Discovery form kid’s network

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Hasbro logo This info is straight from the GeneralsJoes site. Thanks for the Intel Justin.

Reuters is reporting that the Discovery Channel and Hasbro have formed a joint venture to create a new Children’s TV Network and website that will specialize in children’s programming showcasing many of Hasbro’s brands including G.I. Joe.  This specific quote gives a good outline of what to expect:

“Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) and Discovery Communications (DISCA.O) announced a joint venture that includes a television network and website that will carry children’s and family entertainment featuring Hasbro brands like G.I. Joe, My Little Pony and Trivial Pursuit.” Continue reading →

GIJoe Resolute Q & A!

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The fine folks at Hasbro want to give us the chance to ask the Resolute Film Makers any questions we may have. Read the details.

You’ve seen Resolute – now get the answers to all your burning questions! The creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer) that brought you Resolute will discuss your questions and feedback in an exclusive Hasbro interview.

Submit your questions by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3rd – then return to gijoeresolute.com on May 7, 2009 and watch the interview to see if we picked your question and to get all the behind-the-scenes intel!

Thanks for sending your question to Hasbro. Check back May 7 to see if we chose your question.

Here is a link to submit your question.

Share your submitted questions with the rest of the members here.

Thanks to Gen. Scarlett for the intel.

“In hand” pics of RoC Cobra Commander!

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Thanks to the generosity of WinterGod and ACToys.net, Cmderinchief has posted “in hand” pics of the forthcoming GIJoe: Rise of Cobra movie Cobra Commander figure!

Check out the pics (including a first look at what’s beneath the clear mask) and join in the discussion in the JBL forums!

Resolute Airs Tonight! News Highlights!

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resolute First off  let me start out by saying “I’m Back” not that I went any where but my computer did. Here are some highlights that are currently happening.

  • First up “Resolute” Airs on the Cartoon Networks Adult Swim at Midnight Eastern time for those of you besides myself who have been waiting to watch it all at once.
  •  Next up There have been a lot of great customs this week in the Custom Central Command .
  • Generals Joes has links to a ton of new figure pics that have been found on e-bay.
  • A new listing on a Target computer is for a GI Joe then and now Vehicle and Figure. This should be considered a rumor until we some offical word on this. Head over to Checkpoint Alpha to join in on the speculation!
  • Last but not least Cmderinchief has posted in hand pics of Rise of COBRA Cobra Commander head over and check them out!

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Hasbro announces SDCC Exclusives!

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Following on the heels of the past two years worth of successful summer exclusives, Hasbro issued the following press release today:

April 24, 2009

Hasbro announces its special edition G.I. JOE figures for San Diego Comic-Con

G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 12” BARONESS Special Edition Figure

(Adult Colletible; Approximate Retail Price: $29.99; Available through Hasbro at San Diego Comic-Con)

Just in time for the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, due out on August 7th from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro, Hasbro introduces the first and only 12” BARONESS figure. The figure, in the likeness of BARONESS actress Sienna Miller as seen in the upcoming movie, features a soft goods trench coat and body suit as well as multiple signature weapons. The figure comes with an R. Black designed “COBRA recruiting poster” featuring BARONESS and features the “COBRA Office of Propaganda” seal of approval. The figure and poster are packaged together in a premium faux-leather box with embossed foil.

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G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 3 ¾” DESTRO 2-Pack Special Edition Figures

(Ages 4 and Up; Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Available through Hasbro at San Diego Comic-Con)

Covertly retrieved from a G.I. JOE evidence storage facility and released by the “COBRA Office of Propaganda,” this special edition 3 ¾” DESTRO 2-Pack represents James “Destro” McCullen’s personal bound tome containing the history of the Clan McCullen. Opens to reveal two fully articulated 3 ¾” carded McCullen figures with masks and accessories as seen in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, as well as a timeline highlighting the weapons supplying escapades of each McCullen generation throughout history.

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