Coil Con 2012: Dodger announced as second exclusive!

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G.I. Joe fans are an enterprising and industrious lot.  If there’s not a convention anywhere near them, then they’ll start they’re own.  More importantly, if they want an exclusive G.I. Joe figure for that event– they’ll make their own!   Take, for instance, the 2012 Coil Con Dodger:

 

“A simple and [...]

Life size Alley Viper helmet and shield available!

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HelaViper, the twisted genius behind the life-size SNAKE armor and many impressive costumes seen at recent Joe Cons is back with his latest offering… a life size paired Ally Viper shield and helmet combo!

After a self-imposed hiatus (two babies 16 months apart ) I’ve headed back to the workshop!

Ready for pre-order now, [...]

Pursuit of Cobra Wave 3 & 4 press images

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Recently news of two “surprise waves” for the Pursuit of Cobra line hit the internet.  Consisting most of rehashes of existing parts, these filler waves exist to fill the gap between now and the 30th Anniversary waves in the fall. 

Wave 3, 2011 – Due April, 2011; MSRP $6.99

Blowtorch General Hawk Steel Brigade [...]

G.I. Joe Toy Fair 2011 Press Release

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Hasbro issued the following press release concerning their G.I. Joe offerings for 2011.

HASBRO LAUNCHES NEW G.I. JOE TOY LINE TO CELEBRATE “30 YEARS OF G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO” 

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (February XX, 2011) – After nearly three decades, the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA battle rages on and legions of fans couldn’t [...]

The new A-Team figures are AWESOME!

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Okay, maybe it’s the rose-colored glasses of a 30-something who grew up watching the original series (and had the old Galoob figures in both scales) but I think the new A-Team figures look fantastic!!  Seriously, I’ve not been this excited for a toy line in the last year!  Jazwares is producing all four of [...]

UK Toy Fair Movie Cards revealed!

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Thanks to “Streetfield” who attended the UK Toy Fair, we got a look at cards from the upcoming movie!

Join the discussion in the JBL forums!

 

Great Texas GIJoe Show V – February 7, 2009 in Arlington, TX!

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G.I. JOE INVADES TEXAS

Hide your Barbies. Here comes Joe.America’s favorite fighting man, action figure G.I. Joe, gets a flag raised in his honor at The Great Texas G.I. Joe Show V.  This G.I. Joe collectibles convention takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th at the Arlington Convention Center [...]

“In box” pics of forthcoming Toys R Us five-packs!

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Cmderinchief unveiled new “in box” pics of two of the forthcoming Toys R Us exclusive five-packs: the Crimson Guard and Firefly vs. GIJoe Troopers.

Featuring new paint decos and some dynamic packaging, these troop-builder sets are tenatively scheduled to hit Toys R Us stores later in 2008. Discuss this item in the forums!

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JoeCanuck Newsletter #3 is Online

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The third installment of the JoeCanuck G.I. Joe Collectors’ Newsletter has been posted online here.  Featured in this issue is the first look at the 2008 JoeMeet Exclusive figure Snowbank!  Even cooler than that, Hasbro Canada has chosen the newsletter to be the first place for collectors to see the Canadian exclusive packaging art [...]

2008 Toy Fair Coverage!

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General Hawk made the trek down to NYC this weekend to attend Hasbro’s “Collector’s Event” at the 2008 International Toy Fair!

What he saw made many a Joe fan’s heart stop with shock and awe!

Check out Justin’s Toy Fair 2008 Coverage featuring some of the cleanest images on the web!

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