The 2016 Girls of the Finest Calendar drive is now 70% funded with just 12 days to go!
What a project! As we discussed previously here at JBL, the lovely ladies of the Girls of the Finest calendar from 2015 are back and are once again asking for your help in raising funds to support a worthy cause. Even better, they’re offering an amazingly high-quality 2016 calendar as an incentive for folks to donate to the project– with the proceeds going to benefit the United Service Organizations.
G.I. Joe FSS 4 sign-up ends today at Midnight CST!
This is it– the last day to sign-up for the entire series of G.I. Joe FSS 4. This year’s figure subscription service is mix of DiC era characters and international repaints with a long-requested figure of Cobra Commander’s son thrown in for flavor. It’s the usual mix of repurposed parts with a few new accessories and two new heads from Boss Fight Studio
The Club already released two sets of new teaser images to help drive up enthusiasm for G.I. Joe FSS 4 sign-ups. The first is a look at the prototype sculpts for Billy, Outback, and Sneak Peek’s periscope. (This is being sculpted in lieu of a third new head.)
The second set of images has been added to main gallery below. It’s a series of mock-ups of the backside of each character in the roster. (There’s a pun in there somewhere.)
Also, for the first time the Club has offered a “hint” of the “13th Mystery Figure” included in this year’s set. I say “hint” in quotes because the clue presents very little opportunity to discern the character’s identity.
– It will be a Female Figure!
– Features a NEW head sculpt!
Yep– that’s the ENTIRE hint. Well, that narrows it down to the Baroness, Lady Jaye, Cover Girl, Scarlett, Jinx, Zarana, Pythona, G.I. Jane, Dr. Knox, Munitia, Mistress Armada, Candy Appel, Pale Peony, Shooter, and pretty much every non-male character to ever appear in G.I. Joe. Let the speculation begin…
No more words… FSS 4 Billy Arboc has been unveiled!
COBRA COMMANDER’S SON: BILLY ARBOC
(Based on the never before released G.I. Joe comic book character!)
Includes: NEW head, submachine gun, sword, grappling hook, and figure stand.
Note: Photoshop coloration make some parts look glossy but will not be that way on production figure.
The FSS 4 Cobra Ice Ninja comes out of nowhere in today’s Figure Subscription Service 4 preview!
COBRA ICE NINJA: NIGHT CREEPER
(Based on the 1998 Toys “R” Us exclusive action figure!)
Includes: removable head wrap, snow cloak, crossbow, sword, backpack, and figure stand.
Looking for the SDCC Desert Duel set that is an exclusive to EntertainmentEarth.com? Well, check out Toys R Us’ SDCC exclusives page. It’s up for order RIGHT NOW!
To recap why this set is so unique, it not only includes all of the standard pieces but it has the exclusive Night Fox and Cobra Air Trooper figures! That’s right– two extras figures are included that won’t be found in the standard version. The entire set includes:
The entire set is $59.99 and is available with FREE shipping! So, what are you waiting for, an engraved invitation? To order yours, either click on the image above or use the handy link below:
(A big thanks to Mike Breaux of TheBreauxShow.com for the tip!)
Dare I say it! Check out this “sneak peek” of FSS 4 Tiger Force Sneak Peek!
TIGER FORCE ADVANCED RECON: SNEAK PEEK
(Based on the European exclusive Tiger Force action figure!)
Includes: removable helmet & vest, assault rifle, binoculars, field radio, NEW periscope, and figure stand.
The SDCC 2015 Crimson Strike set has landed at JBL!
G.I. Joe has had a pretty good run of SDCC exclusives over the past few years. Starting with the infamous “Pimp Daddy Destro” and going all the way through the Danger at the Docks, fans have found themselves anticipating the announcement of each year’s newest piece.
The Crimson Strike is, by all means, a reverse of the forthcoming Silent Strike set that will debut at Toys R Us in August 2015. Here, G.I. Joe and Cobra have essentially traded vehicles– with the Cobra Scythe taking to the air while the G.I. Joe Chimera attempts to stave off its attacks. Somewhere on the ground, a random Alley Viper Officer runs around causing chaos.
Is the Crimson Strike set worth the effort to track down? Does the HISS work as a G.I. Joe vehicle? Is the Skystriker really flying for Cobra now?
Check out the review by either clicking on the picture above or by visiting the Exclusives Review Index!
A big thanks to both Hasbro and the folks at Hunter PR for helping JBL acquire this set!
The G.I. Joe FSS 4 Bullhorn digital mock-up has been revealed by the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club!
G.I. JOE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST: BULLHORN(Based on the 1990 G.I. Joe action figure!)
Includes: removable headband & harness, assault rifle, bullhorn, gas mask, weapons case with sniper rifle, pistol, and figure stand.
Tiger Force Outback steps out of the shadows in today’s FSS 4 reveal!
TIGER FORCE SURVIVALIST: STUART “OUTBACK” SELKIRK
(Based on the European exclusive Tiger Force action figure!)
Includes: NEW head sculpt, removable harness & flashlight, assault rifle, survival knife, backpack and figure stand.
Happy Birthday America!
Just a quick note to wish a happy birthday to what is, in my opinion, the greatest nation on planet Earth. (No bias here.)
You’re still looking pretty good for being 239 years old, USA!
Also, a big thanks to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces whose countless sacrifices ensure that we’re able to celebrate the birth of our nation each year.
Have a happy and safe July 4th.
