Don Davis, a veteran character actor best known for his role as General George Hammond on the long-running sci-fi series Stargate SG-1, passed away on June 29, 2008. Both an actor and a former stunt man, Davis provided the voice of Wild Bill in both of the computer animated films Spy Troops: The Movie and Valor vs. Venom. The staff of JBL would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Davis.
A tribute article was dedicated to Mr. Davis was posted at Gateworld.net.
Just in from the good folks at BigBadToyStore.com:
BBTS SHARED EXCLUSIVES – GI JOE: COBRA DESERT & ARCTIC ASSAULT SQUADS We are now able to announce these new shared exclusive sets, and your COBRA armies will never be the same! The two new sets, the COBRA Desert and Arctic Assault Squads, each have seven figures dressed appropriately for their environment along with all of the accessories they might need.
Take a look at the pics from the two sets, and place your order today!
After some rather abrupt changes to plans this year, convention coverage is coming in– this time from CmderinChief and General Hawk!
Check out the Operation: Convention forum for the latest updates including:
I’d like to thank CmnderinChief for taking over coverage at the last minute. His hard work this weekend is GREATLY appreciated.
Also, check out fantastic coverage of this weekend’s event at YoJoe.com, ToyNewsI.com, and HISSTank.com.
Discuss all of the convention news in the Operation: Convention forum!
A few years ago, pictures of a new style 3.75″ Cobra Commander surfaced on the web. Much more futuristic in nature, this was a sleek new take on the “most dangerous man alive”. Unfortunately, the 3.75″ line went on hiatus and the design was instead moved to the 8″ scale Sigma 6 line…. until now!
Check out the review of the 2008 Collector’s Club “Robot Rebellion” Cobra Commander figure at GeneralsJoes.com!
The gang at JOhio.org have come through once again!
The latest issue of the JOhio.org newsletter has debuted online! Filled with photos from past Collector’s Conventions, pictures of the forthcoming convention exclusives, and articles written by various members it’s a debut issue that you’re not going to want to miss! Check out the latest issue now! (The debut issue is also available for viewing here!)
You asked… and Hasbro answered!
Check out the answers to the JBL questions for the 2008 Round 2 Q & A session!
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the chance to submit a question for round 3!
Continuing the collaborative efforts between GeneralsJoes.com and JBL, the latest wave of comic packs have been reviewed. Shipwreck vs. Copperhead, Firefly vs Storm Shadow, and Duke vs. Red Star have all been added to the 25th Comic Pack Review Index as well as the GeneralsJoes.com Comic Pack Review Page!
A big thanks goes out to Scott “Madmac41” McAllister for the hook-up on the comic packs!
Major Bludd, Roadblock v2, Arctic Trooper Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander w/ MASS crystals, Tiger Force Flint, Python Patrol Officer, and the Baroness are some of the latest figures in the 25A style that are hitting store shelves!
They’ve all just been reviewed at the 25th Anniversary Index!
On the heels of the this morning’s announcement of IDW’s award of the GIJoe Comic license, editor-in-chief Chris Ryall discusses the future of our favorite “Real American Heroes” in two separate interviews!
Check out the coverage at IGN.com and Newsarama.com!
Thanks to our good friend Phil Kost over at JoeReloaded.com for the alert– IDW Publishing has been announced as the new recipient of the GIJoe comic license!
According to the press release, the first products from this deal, a new monthly comic book series based on classic G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore, will be launched with an introductory debut issue in October 2008. Featuring all-new storylines, the comics will portray the epic struggle of the G.I. JOE team against the evil forces of COBRA, while highlighting the brand’s favorite heroes and villains that made kids of the ‘80s today’s fans.