Sideshow 12″ COBRA Commander preview picture

sideshow.gifSideshow Toys has posted a preview picture of their upcoming 12″ COBRA Commander figure on their website here.  It’s a small picture, only from the chest up, but what can be seen looks pretty incredible.

Evidently drawing some serious inspiration from the G.I. Joe: Reloaded series, COBRA Commander comes decked out in his classic hood and nicely layered black trench coat.  An amazing looking figure…but will it be worth the hefty price tag?  Discuss this in our forums!

Also make sure to keep your eyes peeled to JBL all this week as Sideshow promises to reveal more details at SDCC, and we’ll make sure to have the news here!

Hasbro Press Release for San Diego ComicCon 2008

SDCC LogoHasbro has issued a Press Release for ComicCon going on later this week and this weekend.  In the release, they focus on the G.I. Joe Brand specifically:

G.I. JOE

G.I. JOE, the original action figure, has delivered classic adventure and memorable characters to generations of kids and collectors for nearly 45 years. With the introduction of the G.I. JOE VS. COBRA saga more than 25 years ago, millions of fans met characters such as DUKE, SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW and COBRA COMMANDER through toys, comics and animation. Next summer, the compelling G.I. JOE VS. COBRA storyline comes to life on the big screen with the debut of a live action movie from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro on August 7, 2009.

 

Keep your eyes peeled on JBL’s “SDCC Section” of SDCC Logo forums as news starts pouring in.  Yo Joe!

Updated information about second run of mailaway Doc figures

docprofile.jpgWe’ve received some more information about the second run of Doc figures that are being pushed out right now to meet the incredible demand of mail away requests.  There have been some fan concerns about the possibility that these Docs would be different than the initial run or that there may still be some folks who cannot get the figure.  The updated info we have is:

1 – The second run of Docs will be the same as the first in packaging and design.

2 – The deadline for getting your figure is still August 31st.  While we certainly recommend that you not delay, you do still have some wiggle room for sending in your forms.

As always, feel free to discuss this news in our forums.

Updated information about the SDCC panel

SDCC LogoWe’ve received some updated information about the upcoming G.I. Joe panel to be held at the San Diego ComicCon:

JOIN US FOR HASBRO’S G.I. JOE PANEL
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Room 7AB

As Hasbro ramps up for the summer 2009 blockbuster movie release of G.I. Joe from Paramount Pictures, film producers Lorenzo Di Bonventura and Brian Goldner, also Hasbro’s CEO, will be joined by writer Stuart Beattie and creative consultant Larry Hama to discuss how they are bringing the legendary G.I. Joe vs. Cobra saga and its characters to life for fans around the world.  Also, Aaron Archer (Hasbro Design), Michelino Paolino (Hasbro Design), Michael Ritchie (Hasbro Marketing), and producer Joaquim Dos Santos discuss the recently announced “G.I. Joe: Resolute,” animated online series.

Click here to discuss this exciting news in our forums!

Warren Ellis talks G.I. Joe: Resolute

resolute.jpgIf other Joefans are like me, they’re feeding for more information and updates on the upcoming G.I. Joe: Resolute animated “micro-series”.  Well, Warren Ellis, the writer of the series, offers a few small nuggets of information on his website.

Click here to see the details and be sure to discuss this exciting new G.I. Joe mythos in our forums.

Thanks to David Thornton of JoeGuide.com and DaveMackGuide.com for the info!

Official Hasbro pictures of 2008 releases up

Hasbro logoNow that the convention has wrapped, Hasbro has provided official pictures of most of their 2008 mainline and exclusive product that will be available.  We’ve tied them up in one nice little gallery for ease of viewing, which you can check out here.

Feel free to discuss this news in our forums as well.

JoeCanuck Newsletter #6 is online

canada.gifThe latest issue of the JoeCanuck Newsletter is online here.  Produced by G.I. Joe fans north of the border it contains the same great articles and commentary as usual as well as the latest installment in the “Frozen North” dio-story.

Check it out, and don’t forget to keep checking JoeCanuck.com for all of the latest Canadian (or American) G.I. Joe information!

Hasbro reacquires rights to Sunbow distribution

Sunbow LogoGoing slightly under the radar is an article on Forbes.com stating that Hasbro has reacquired the rights to distribution of the Sunbow Productions library of animated titles.  This, of course, includes all episode of G.I. Joe from 1982 through 1987 (before DiC took over).

Potentially great news for cartoon fans and those of us who have been overspending on DVD’s and waiting anxiously for Season Two, part 2.

Click here to discuss this news in our forums and thanks to board member Mercer for the info.

SHARC and Conquest Reportedly confirmed for release by Collectors’ Club

According to Alpine on the JBL Forums, the latest issue of the GI Joe Collectors’ Club Newsletter has an advertisement for a white colored SHARC and Conquest in the latest issue of their newsletter.

Discuss this topic on our forums here, and keep your eyes on GIJoeClub.com for updates as well.

Many G.I. Joe cast members debut their uniforms online

clapboard.gifA bunch of pictures have surfaced of the cast members of the new G.I. Joe film sporting their new cutting edge battle togs. Clicking the link will show you the movie looks for Scarlett, Duke, Ripcord, Cover Girl, Baroness, Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, and General Hawk.

Click here to check them out, and be sure to discuss this news in our forums here.