Marvel Universe Nick Fury at HasbroToyShop.com for $14.99

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This is almost entirely un-related to G.I. Joe in every way but it’s too good of a deal not to share.  HasbroToyShop.com recently has been dumping a lot of the Marvel Comics Online exclusive Universe figures lately at $14.99 a piece– which is a far cry from what you’d end up paying [...]

2013 JoeCon: The final summary of the G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention has been posted!

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The 2013 G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention has come and gone and the summary of this year’s JoeCon has been posted.

I’ve updated the G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention page with the latest con summary including links to all of the previously posted content as well as a final wrap-up of all things that I [...]

2013 JoeCon: Hasbro panel detail summary

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If you’ve been you’ve been following the JoeCon coverage here at JBL over the past few days– thank you!  It’s been several years since I’ve been both at a con and an active part of the Joe community and there was some personal apprehension about coming back to this event after being away for [...]

2013 JoeCon: Hasbro’s concept case v2

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This year at JoeCon many fans seemed disappointed that Hasbro didn’t have more to showcase in terms of new product.  During the Hasbro panel, it was announced that there was nothing new to see due to the six month delay of the release of G.I. Joe Retaliation.  So, attendees steeled themselves and found other [...]

2013 JoeCon – Kre-O images for the rest of the year

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More news from JoeCon from the land of the block figures– KreO!

Hasbro’s product showing on Friday was pretty minimal but what they lacked in quantity they made up for in quality.  The wave two Kre-O sets were on hand and should be hitting Toys R Us in the coming months.  Of course, all [...]

JoeCon 2013 – Hasbro pics (what there is of them)

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Okay, it’s time for a game of “JoeCon Good News/Bad News”.

The good news is that Hasbro was on hand once again and has the ultra cool Toma– EAGLEHAWK helicopter on display.  Not only do they have the prototype from Toy Fair but also John Warden was showcasing a production model of this amazing [...]

2 days to G.I. Joe Retaliation – battle kata gear

G.I. Joe Retaliation battle kata gear

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Twitziller nears the conclusion of his “40 Reasons to Be Excited for G.I. Joe Retaliation” series with “battle kata gear.”

Honestly this is a tricky one to write up because it’s not really overtly featured in the film.  The Battle Kata Roadblock figure showcased the full extend of the variable weapons system wielded [...]

JBL Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation Cobra Trooper

g.i. joe retaliation cobra trooper

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G.I. Joe Retaliation is hitting theaters nationally as early as Tuesday night.  With that in mind, JBL continues its reviews of the movie line with the Retaliation Cobra Trooper!  While not entirely screen accurate, this figure from the first wave came complete with a removable helmet and a working parachute [...]

JBL Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation Cobra Commander

G.I. Joe Retaliation Cobra Commander

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I won’t mince words– G.I. Joe Retaliation looks to be an improvement on its cinematic predecessor in just about every way imaginable.  One of the most immediate examples of this would be found in the design of Cobra Commander.  No longer does the leader of the armies of the serpent look like [...]

JBL Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation Ninja Duel Snake Eyes

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The G.I. Joe Retaliation reviews continue as we’re now 9 days away from the film’s debut on March 28, 2013!

There’s no shortage of Snake Eyes action figures in the G.I. Joe figure line so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the team’s ninja commando has already had three figures released for the [...]