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Monthly Archives: January 2012
GIJCC: 2012 Renewal figure video featuring Footloose
It seems that everything drops on the weekends I’m away from my computer.
The G. I. Joe Collector’s Club released a new “video preview” of the 2012 1:18 renewal figure– G.I. Joe Infantryman Footloose! The figure is a great homage to the original, right down to the helmet and rocket launcher. Lucky fans who were able to acquire one of the Special Mission: Brazil 2 convention sets last year have already had the opportunity to preview the new head sculpt in person as Claymore and Footloose have always been “tooling twins.”
Last year’s renewal figure Dial Tone sold out in record time and is now commanding some decent prices on the secondary market. If you’re at all interested in this figure, make certain your club membership is active as of March 16, 2012. Just visit GIJoeClub.com to ensure Footloose will be arriving at your barracks!
*cue the Kenny Loggins music*
Joe Con 2012: A change in the dates and venue
Members of the GIJCC received the following email this weekend regarding some changes to both the venue and the dates of the 2012 Collector’s Convention to be held in New Orleans, LA:
Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control with the anticipated venue for the convention, the dates of GIJoeCon will now be June 28-July 1 at a new venue, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. We apologize for any problems or issues this change of date has caused. We hope to see you all in New Orleans June 28-July 1 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Convention (attending and non-attending) registrations will start sometime in February. Again we apologize for any problems or issues this change of date has caused
You can now make your hotel reservations at GIJoeCon.com.
For those folks who’ve already booked flights, here’s hoping that you can reschedule without too much hassle. It is interesting to note that this means the con will be the same weekend that G.I. Joe: Retaliation hits theatres. Gee, I wonder what one of the con events will be this year…
Podcast: What’s on Joe Mind #39
Back with a new logo and a new episode… here’s the official (albeit lengthy) synopsis:
Where do I begin with this one? What could have gone wrong DID in this one. What started out to be a quiet standard episode turned into a 7 man battle royal. I guess people will say, “Well, it wasn’t THAT bad,” and that might be true. Editing removed a lot of the audio “cyloning,” coughing (i.e. check out the 01:20:31 mark for a doozy), wheezing, bickering and wayward topic discussion, you could clearly tell that most of us were simply not on our “A-Game” for this one. First on the guest list was Chris Sims of ComicAlliance.com and War Rocket Ajax podcast. OK, no big deal, standard podcast for us, right? Well, we picked up a surprise host right before starting the record (now 6) and then Mike chimed in on an ill placed show entrance by Gary which interrupted our guest (now 7). Sigh…this was not good. Then the fun poking began as everyone targeted in on Gary for some reason. Now Gary is a good guy, he can take a good ribbing, but when the night begins to spin out of control, well, everyone’s temper becomes a little salty.
Here’s a lesson in podcasting folks, don’t irk the editor. When we were done embarrassing ourselves in front of our guest, we read a listener’s letter and listened to some voice mail from friend of the show James Kavanaugh, Jr. In the second half we talk about the two new guests for Roll Out/Roll Call 3 and transitioned into the unfortunate news that no Movie 2 merchandise was shown at UK Toy Fair. We also talk about the upcoming HissTank.com March Madness thread where you can submit what characters you want to see in modern era contrux. Last year’s bracket had some interesting names in the Sweet Sixteen that are now possibly in your collections. Worth a look for sure. Anyways, not sure how this episode will go down in the annals of Joe podcasting lore, but like our very bad pilot episode, you can stomach at least one full listen of the episode. So send all hate mail care of Justin B. to GeneralsJoes.com – he’ll enjoy it!
As always, you can listen to the episode in the embedded player below:
Podcast: WoJM #38 is up with a Renegades special guest!
The gang at “What’s on Joe Mind” are back with their 38th installment! Here’s the synopsis:
When we started podcasting, our expectations were low. We didn’t expect to be around very long and we would have never guessed that we would have an interview with anyone associated with Joe media. Well, it seemed appropriate on the episode that makes WOJM the longest running Joe-only podcast on the internet (possibly in the world or in all existence for that matter), we book our biggest interview to date. You’ve heard him in our pre-show bumpers, but now we get him for an hour, its Jason Marsden the voice of Duke on the Hub’s GI Joe Renegades cartoon. We can’t begin to tell you how cool it was to hear him in person talk about his experience with the latest Joe toon rendition! He reveals quite a bit to us, but beyond that we just had a very enjoyable talk with a very cool dude…who happened to sound like Duke. To lend us a hand on this landmark occasion for WOJM, we invited AtomicMartian.com’s Jason (yes, two Mikes last week, two Jasons this week) to be part of the interview – BUT, not before being interviewed first about his team’s very popular YouTube toy review videos. Perhaps you may remember Chuck gushing about them on a weekly basis? It was a hectic record night, but thanks to a refreshed Greg and the Jasons’, it all turned out to be one of our personal favorite episodes. A special thanks to Gary Head and all those who called in to congratulate us on this landmark episode. Oh, and Herb from Rhode Island makes a return. We put in a lot of hard work in these shows, so it means a lot to hear from you guys. So who cares if it was a slow news week?! We don’t need no stinking news (it would be nice though). We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording – editing sucked because of Kevin Watts – just listen and you’ll find out what I meant; he set a new bleeping record.
Check it out in the embedded player below!
Joe Battlelines Top 10 Classic Comic Issue
CLASSIC A REAL AMERICAN HERO!
Once again you, the members of JBL, were asked to give us your top ten and you responded. After a little delay (technically last year, happy 2012) we are pleased to present what you voted as your Top Ten Classic A Real American Hero Comic Book Issue(s
#10
Issue #95 Summary
The Baroness takes the captured Snake Eyes to the Cobra Consulate building in New York. Scarlett is flown from Switzerland to NY in a coma. The Baroness tries to cover up things and hide them from Destro as Snake Eyes fights his way up towards the Baroness Storm Shadow Stalker and Wade Collins go to Snake Eyes’ aid. Billy and Raptor go to Cobra Commander’s gravesite.
Only1 says: Snake Eyes Trilogy– originally to be a graphic novel, it was broken up and put into the main series. Snake Eyes gets a new face only to get hot coals thrown into his face. Hama uses stroyline to introduce Snake eyes new costume as he pulls different parts off the people he beats. Scarlett is shot and near the brink of death… (and these events lead to issue #102 and Snake Eyes saying the only word he had ever said in the series, “Scarlett.”)
#9
Issue #94 Summary
While undergoing surgery in Bern Switzerland Snake Eyes has a flashback that involves a young Baroness. In the present the Baroness, believing Snake Eyes is responsible for her brother Eugen’s death, attacks Scarlett and Snake Eyes at the hospital after getting a tip from Dr. Hundtkinder. Raptor contacts Billy.
#8
Issue #27 Summary
Storm Shadow reveals that he did not kill his uncle, the Hard Master, but believes the job was done by someone in Cobra, which he has infiltrated to find the real killer.Snake-Eyes recruitment in GI Joe, his first meeting with Scarlett and the accident that disfigured & rendered him mute are all told. Plus, Scarlett reveals her love for Snake-Eyes.
#7
Issue #26 Summary
Part one of a two-part story of Snake-Eyes’ background. Stalker explains his history with Snake-Eyes & Tommy Arashikage(Storm Shadow) in Vietnam. Snake-Eyes meets the Soft Master who relieves the history of the Arashikage Clan & the rivarlry between Snake-Eyes & Storm Shadow. Plus the death of the Hard Master by Storm Shadow.
LordEd1976 says: the story of Snake-Eyes. plus a peek at Zartan. (in more ways than one)
#6
Issue #61 Summary
Stalker, Outback, Snow Job, and Quick Kick are given a special secret mission to bust out a journalist taken prisoner in Borovia. They discover that the journalist has already been released after they raid the prison. As they fight their way out, Snow Job and Quick Kick are injured. Stalker then orders Outback to leave them behind. Billy turns his back on his father. Cobra Commander then turns his back on Fred VII, who shoots Cobra Commander.
LittleE says: Snow Job, Stalker, Quick Kick captured & Outback ordered to flee
Icebreaker says: Beginnings and endings. Mission gone awry, Cobra Commander shot…
#5 (TIE)
Issue #49 Summary
The Beginning of the Battle of Springfield. Rip Cord gives the Joe team the location of Cobra Headquarters, which is Springfield, Vermont. Dr. Mindbender and Destro raid the tombs of greatest leaders of all time for their DNA. Dr. Mindbender then uses the Brainwave Scanner to create Serpentor. The Joes engage in a full out attack on the city of Springfield. Serpentor immediately takes command of the Cobra ground forces as Cobra evacuates.
Issue #53 Summary
As an attempt to win the loyalty of the Cobra troops, Cobra Commander leads an attack on the GI Joe base, The Pit. The Joes have been suspended, so as Cobra attacks they are mostly attacking a deserted base. Hawk, along with a couple of Generals and an Admiral fight a losing battle inside The Pit. Cobra Commander and Destro are in the bottom of The Pit when it completely collapses.
LordEd1976 says: the origin of Serpentor and the invasion of Springfield. I like how the comic actually tried to use some sort of science to explain Serpentor’s origins.
Dusty Ayers says: Just a cool issue and it’s the first appearance of Lift Ticket and Slip Stream. Precursor to the big #50 issue and the battle of Springfield.
LittleE says: Attack on the second Pitt
#4
Issue #39 Summary
The Joes rescue Dr. Adele Burkhart in the jungles of Sierra Gordo, with help from a native tribe called the Tucaros. Storm Shadow begins to give Billy training as a ninja.
LittleE says: Sierra Gordo & Recondo
Dusty Ayers says: It’s just an awesome story.
#3
Issue #14 Summary
Destro attacks as Kwinn, Dr. Venom, and Snake-Eyes form an uneasy truce to get out of the sunken bunker and escape Sierra Gordo.
Dusty Ayers says: First appearance of Ace – My favorite Joe, ‘nuff said.
Only1 said: (much like 33) this story is muted in the grand scheme of things but this set up a ton of stuff to be played out in future issues. The first full appearance of Destro, the Joe’s trying to catch the Commander… good stuff.
Lt Storm: This Issue holds some personal meaning to me. My (late) Grandmother bought this issue for my brother and I. For whatever reason I have always remembered this cover.
#2
It is no surprise that this issue made into the top ten list, the infamous Silent Issue.
Issue #21 Summary
Snake-Eyes rescues Scarlett from Destro’s Cobra stronghold.
LordEd1976 says: the silent issue. No words or sound effects but it still felt exciting as hell. Also, it featured the first appearance of Storm Shadow and started a saga that runs to this day
And your top issue as voted by you is….(drum roll please)
#1
Issue #34 Summary
Ace and Lady Jaye take a modified SkyStriker up for a flight, even as Wild Weasel and Baroness do likewise with a Rattler. A battle ensues, ends in a draw, with the two pilots saluting each other out of respect.
LordEd1976 says: Ace vs Wild Weasel!!!! The Joe Dogfight by which all other dogfights are judged!!
LittleE says: Ace vs. Wild Weasel
Dusty Ayers says: Ace vs Wild Weasel – Absolutely redonkulus (did I spell that right, haha). I never knew this issue existed because it was really hard to find comics in my hometown as a kid. We didn’t have a dedicated comic shop so I only got issues when I was in town with the fam at B Dalton. I started collecting around issue #50. I got the “readers digest” a few years later with multiple comics in them in the small size. When I first read it I was blown away. It was pretty much the issue I always wanted because it featured my favorite joe, Ace, battling his Cobra nemisis.
Only1 says: as said here already, incredible issue. One of my favorites… always has been, always will be.
Cover images and Issue Summary from YoJoe.com! I’d like to personally thank you all for patiently waiting. Keep your eyes open for our next TOP TEN!
Alexx Shorts: Cycle Armor with Ashiko
You obtain armoring of the motorcycle! Excellent review!
Update on the Figure Subscription Service from the Collector’s Club
As some of you might have noticed, the latest Collector’s Club newsletter seemed to get ahead of itself with regards to the “ever-forthcoming” Figure Subscription Service from the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club.
Last night, members of the club received the following update:
Here is the update for the Figure Subscription Service: When we published the last club magazine, we thought that we had the FSS finished but we found another set of bugs. We are still hoping to finish this any day as they are very close.
We apologize for this dragging out as we never intended for it to take this long. We are just as frustrated as you are, so please hang in there. The end date will be adjusted accordingly.
Thanks for your understanding and support,
Brian
So, the news is that there is no news. While I can understand that this is a brand new endeavor for the club and that there is a bit of a learning curve, it would seem that the PR branch of GIJCC has been putting the “cart before the horse” pretty frequently by speaking well before things were ready. All of the momentum that was gained by the image releases last year will have to be regained in order for this to be a true break-away success. Hopefully the folks in Texas can get things sorted out in due time and can give us some actual concrete information in the near future.
Dreadnoks & Marauders exclusive 7-packs IN STOCK @ BigBadToyStore!
This is a time for less talk and more action! BBTS now has the exclusive 7-packs listed as IN STOCK!!! That can only mean that it’s just a matter of time until pre-orders for these plastic gems start shipping! As of right now, not a single set is listed as “sold out” which means there’s still time to add Sgt. Falcon, Barbecue, Spirit, Mercer, Taurus, Red Dog, Zanzibar, Burnout, Thrasher, Road Pig, Gnawgahyde, Zanya, and Xandar to your Joe collections! (No “licensing friendly” names used around here!)
Seriously– run, don’t walk and order these today!!!
- Dreadnoks 7-pack $49.99
- Renegades 7–pack $49.99
- Set of BOTH Marauders &Dreadnoks $89.99
- Set of BOTH Marauder & Dreadnoks + BOTH Renegades sets $124.99
