Let the speculation begin on which existing [...]]]> According to a news article posted over at The Terrordrome, the latest issue of the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club newsletter states that a 25th Anniversary styled Dial-Tone will be the 2011 club exclusive figure.   No other details are available except that the figure will feature an entirely new head sculpt.

Let the speculation begin on which existing parts will be used to bring classic Dial-Tone forward the new style.

(Dial-Tone image courtesy of http://jerome.galica.free.fr/divers/gijoe/gijoe.htm)

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Rise of Cobra Pit playset

Reviews of the set were mixed upon its [...]]]> If you were on the fence about the Rise of Cobra movie Pit playset, this could be your best chance to pick one up. ToysRUs.com is currently listing the Pit Mobile Headquarters for a whopping $19.98– marked down from the MSRP of $99.99.

Rise of Cobra Pit playset

Reviews of the set were mixed upon its release.  Some fans praised it as an innovative play and display environment.  Others compared it to a giant land boat.  Regardless, $20.00 + shipping nets fans an exclusive Dennis Quaid General Hawk figure, a coffee mug, and a card board ping pong table at the bare minimum.  Shipping seems to be estimated at $10.42 by default which means that for $30.40, the Pit could be yours.

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Classic G.I. Joe volume 9

Completely re-colored and re-mastered, and collected into trade paperback for the first time! The adventures of America’s elite soldiers continue in issues #81–90 of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO. [...]]]> IDW continues its series of trade paperbacks collecting the original Marvel series with the release of vol #9.

Classic G.I. Joe volume 9

Available this Wednesday, September 1^st

Completely re-colored and re-mastered, and collected into trade paperback for the first time! The adventures of America’s elite soldiers continue in issues #81–90 of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO. Includes stories “Plots and Tracts,” “Roadpig,” “Assault on Castle Destro,” “Recurring Themes,” and more.

You won’t want to miss this!

Larry Hama (w) • Marshall Rogers, Ron Wagner, Tony Salmons, MD Bright (a) • Jonboy Meyers (c)

TPB • FC • $24.99 • 232 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-706-1

I don’t know about most fans out there but I was ecstatic when IDW continued the reprints that Marvel started several years ago.    Hopefully the series will sell well enough that I’ll be able to post that “Volume 15 has been released” in just a few years.   Plus, that new cover kicks all sorts of snake tail!!

[...]]]> How much awesome?  Come find out! If he oozed any more, he’d be a T.C.R.I. canister!

To the G.I. JOE fan community,

The passion displayed since Comic-Con on fan-forums regarding the special edition Sgt. Slaughter figures has been truly remarkable. It proves that there is a huge appetite to see this character in action figure [...]]]> Hot off the email, Hasbro has issued a press release regarding our favorite drill Sgt.

To the G.I. JOE fan community,

The passion displayed since Comic-Con on fan-forums regarding the special edition Sgt. Slaughter figures has been truly remarkable. It proves that there is a huge appetite to see this character in action figure form and we’re thrilled that the designs were so well received. We know the Sarge himself, who you may have had the chance to meet in the Hasbro booth at Comic-Con, would be honored to see such an outpouring of support and desire for this special edition figure in his likeness.

We understand there has been a misperception that Hasbro Toy Shop did not offer the primary or variant versions of the figure on the website after Comic-Con as has recently been tradition. This is not true. As publicized prior to the convention, there were indeed a limited number of Sgt. Slaughter figures (both variant and primary) available after the show; a reserve set aside specifically for HasbroToyShop.com as there is with all of our special edition figures.

Due to the overwhelming popularity, the figures sold out extremely fast. While we cannot provide a number of how many were available for practical business reasons, we do understand the frustration of those fans who were hoping to purchase the Comic-Con figures online after the convention. However, the very nature of these special edition figures dictates that they will be made in very limited quantities and availability cannot be guaranteed. Again, coupled with a strong demand for these figures, the supply available at both the convention and online afterwards went incredibly fast. Our primary goal is to make as many figures available at the show for the convention attendees. We are glad that we are also able to make some figures available online to those not able to make it to San Diego, but again, this quantity is limited.

It is important to note that the best opportunity to obtain these special edition figures is at the convention itself.

While we cannot guarantee anything at this time, because of the demand by fans who could not get the Comic-Con figures, we are looking at making the Sgt. Slaughter figures available again at retail, albeit in different packaging and likely not as single-carded basic figures. While details are not final we are making progress for late Spring ’11 and will have news in a couple months. We look forward to updating you then.

Thank you once again for the enthusiasm and support.

Sincerely,

The G.I. JOE brand team

Click HERE to read and then feel free to comment and discuss with your fellow Joe (and Slaughter) fans.

Hasbro sent out press images of the vehicles that comprise Pursuit of Cobra waves 1 & 2.  Included are the HISS v5 that made its debut in Kansas City in 2009 (along with the Ice Cutter), the repurposed Sigma 6 Mechs, as well as a reissued Snow Cat– now [...]]]> More images from the folks in Pawtucket today!

Hasbro sent out press images of the vehicles that comprise Pursuit of Cobra waves 1 & 2.  Included are the HISS v5 that made its debut in Kansas City in 2009 (along with the Ice Cutter), the repurposed Sigma 6 Mechs, as well as a reissued Snow Cat– now dubbed the Wolf Hound.

For me, it’s a mixed bag.  The design of the new HISS intrigued me when Richard Woodhouse first unveiled it two years ago.  I really like the updates to the classic Sky Hawk design found on the Ghost Hawk, even if the pilot feels a bit uninspired.  The Joe’s new Steel Marauder reminds me of the walkers used in Roughnecks Starship Troopers– and that’s not a bad thing.  However the Deviant leaves me a bit cold.  Madmac41 keeps insisting that I need a Doom Cycle but the jury is still out on that way.

Check out the images in all their HI-Res glory in the gallery below!

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I’ve been hanging back on G.I. Joe [...]]]> The good folks at Hasbro have sent over some press images of the next wave of the Pursuit of Cobra, due in stores October 2010.  Among the latest additions to the line are the Arctic Destro, Jungle Viper, and Recondo figures first glimpsed at the 2009 G.I. Joe collector’s convention.

I’ve been hanging back on G.I. Joe for the past few years.  Sure, I bought a great deal of the Rise of Cobra figures but the same-ness of the design from character to character just didn’t win me over.  So far I have to admit that I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen released for Pursuit of Cobra.  Sure, there are still movie tie-in design elements found throughout, but many of these figures are just well thought out.  Personally, that Recondo figure has me very intrigued.  Yes, yes it does and even though I think the hi-tech gillie suit of the Jungle Viper will most likely limit his poseability, the overall aesthetic is very very sharp.

Check out the images in the gallery below.

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[...]]]> Snake Eyes is back, and he’s got a coat!  Not only that, but what’s that under his visor?  Painted eyes?  Wow!  Come on in and check out Snake Eyes again.  You’ll be mildly interested!  Maybe!

(Thanks to board member ‘Tolan’ for sharing the pics!)

YO JOE!!

[...]]]> I was going to tag a picture with this one, but I’d rather you click HERE and gasp at the sight.

(Thanks to board member ‘Tolan’ for sharing the pics!)

YO JOE!!

G.I. Joe Renegades debuts October 10th

HUB TV has released a promo cell and short description of the upcoming ‘Renegades’ cartoon!

Click HERE to join in the discussion and weigh in with your thoughts on the ‘new edition’ of G.I. Joe animation!

10.10.10……be there, YO JOE!!!!

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G.I. Joe Renegades debuts October 10th

HUB TV has released a promo cell and short description of the upcoming ‘Renegades’ cartoon!

Click HERE to join in the discussion and weigh in with your thoughts on the ‘new edition’ of G.I. Joe animation!

10.10.10……be there, YO JOE!!!!