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Vote for G.I. Joe “Hall of Heroes” candidates on GIJoe.Com

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Hasbro logoGIJoe.Com has posted a comprehensive list of all single-packed figures to be released in 2008 and is giving the fans the chance to choose ten “Hall of Heroes” candidates. These ten selections would be given a designer redeco and repackaged for sale in 2009. Click here to check out the press release, and you can place your votes here.

Also make certain to click here to discuss this exciting news in our forums.

Vote now and make you voice heard! The winners will be revealed at the G.I. Joe Convention in June.

Canadian JoeMeet “Snowbank” figure has a touch of “Hama”

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canada.gifAs reported on JoeCanuck.com, the 2008 Canadian JoeMeet exclusive figure “Snowbank” will feature a filecard written by G.I. Joe Godfather and comic legend Larry Hama!

As the writer of the majority of the classic filecards Larry Hama crafted a legendary tale over the span of twelve years and for the first time in many years, he picks up where he left off.  The filecard will be debuted for the first time in the April JoeCanuck newsletter, but read all the details here!

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JoeCanuck Newsletter #3 is Online

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canada.gifThe 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 for the 25th Anniversary figures.

Check out the newsletter now, and to keep up to date on the latest JoeMeet information keep checking JoeCanuck.com!

Sideshow Toys officially announces 12″ license

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sideshow.gifIn a move everyone has been expecting for a few weeks, Sideshow Toys has officially announced that they will be producing 12″ figures based on the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero mythos.

According to their press release “Collectors can look forward to an incredible line from Sideshow – it’s really a line created by fans for fans – very detailed and utilizing the best modern production techniques, and heavily inspired by the classic Real American Hero era designs.”

Suggested retail price is starting at $79.99, and you can read the full press release here.

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It’s Official – Electronic Arts to release G.I. Joe video game

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Electronic Arts logoRumors have persisted that Electronic Arts would be producing a GI Joe video game to coincide with the movie release in August of 2009.  This article from Variety confirms a Hasbro/Electronic Arts deal that will result in several Hasbro video game properties, including GI Joe.

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JoeCanuck Newsletter #2 online

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canada.gifThe fine folks at JoeCanuck have posted the second Collectors’ newsletter on their site here. Featured in this second installment is some great Canadian insight on G.I. Joe, a review for Joecanuck, the first exclusive figure from the Canadian JoeMeet.

But perhaps the best news is that you can see, for the first time, how Snowbank looks! Snowbank will be offered as an exclusive figure for the 2008 Canadian JoeMeet and is looking terrific.

Click here for more info on the JoeMeet itself, and click here to check out the latest newsletter. You can also discuss this in our forums here.

GI Joe Film script review at Latino Review

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clapboard.gifEl Mayimbe has given the latest draft of the GI Joe film’s script a glowing review here at LatinoReview.com. He has previously reviewed the previous two drafts and this latest version is far and away the best of the three, in his opinion.

Click the link above to read the review. Between this and the news of Larry Hama yesterday, I must admit my own personal opinions are getting more and more optimistic. Here’s hoping!

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