The tag-team reviews are back!
This time around, Fred & Justin take a look at 2008 wave 2 featuring Battle Armor Cobra Commander, Rock ‘n Roll, and Torpedo. It’s not the largest wave released in the anniversary line but it contains three figures that are sure to leave an impression on any GIJoe fan!
Plus, 2008 wave 1 has finally been posted!
Check out all of the single-carded figure reviews in the 25th Anniversary Review Index!
Fans have waited months to see the figures from this year’s convention-exclusive figure set!
GIJoeClub.com has updated the 2008 Joe Con 3.75″ Preview with pictures of the newest member of the set: Headhunter Guard!
Utilizing a mold that was long-thought lost, the Headhunter Guard features a mix of classic styling and modern weapons in an all-new color scheme!
You’ve seen the pics at GIJoe.com– now pre-order the most ambitious wave produced to date!
BigBadToyStore.com has listed a pre-order for a special “internet exclusive” case pack which features 2 of each of the BAT and Snow Serpent and one of each of the remaining figures of Hawk, Bazooka, Barbeque, and Storm Shadow (Black)! Also, take advantage of the current pricing on this case as Hasbro has raised the individual cost on the figures by 25%! Once these cases are sold out, replacements will be ordered at the newer higher pricepoint!
Take advantage of the pre-order here!
A picture is worth a thousand words, sometimes.
Board member “Arashikage Storm” has posted links to his “in hand” pics of 2008 wave 3 including Wild Bill, HISS Driver, Snake Eyes v3, and the sought-after Cobra Viper!
You can check out the pics and join in on the discussion in the forums!
More exciting new pre-0rders have been posted at BigBadToyStore.com!
The first two animation battle packs are now available for pre-order and are tentatively scheduled to arrive in July 2008.
Each set includes at least three unique action figures and a DVD copy of one of the first two Sunbow animated mini-series. Also included in each set is a piece of the imfamous “MASS Device”– purchasing all five sets in the line will allow fans to recreate one of Cobra’s most diabolical weapons. The first set – “The MASS Device”– includes Stalker w/ jetpack, Baroness in underwater gear, Cobra Trooper, and “radioactive” Snake Eyes w/ Timber. The second set — “The Revenge of Cobra”– includes Lady Lady (sans hat), Destro, Roadblock (with creeper vines), and a replica of the Weather Dominator.
Other sets in the series (not available at this time) include “The Pyramid of Darkness”, “Arise, Serpentor! Arise!”, and “GIJoe: The Movie”.
According to LatinoReview.com, two familar Joes make be making cameos in the live-action motion picture.
El Mayimbe reports that Brendan Frasier (The Mummy, Gods & Monsters) has filmed a cameo as the imfamous Marine from the bayous of Louisiana Gung-Ho while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has reportedly been approached to portray Shipwreck in the feature. No word on the status of who will be playing Polly has been forthcoming.
NOTE: There has been no official confirmation of either casting rumor at this time.
The folks at BigBadToyStore have just listed what might be the most anticipated pre-order of 2008!
Now available for pre-order are the following sets: Armadillo vs. Serpentor’s Air Chariot, HISS Tank w/Rip-It, RAM vs. Trouble Bubble, VAMP w/Clutch, or the set of all four sets!
The vehicle sets are tentively scheduled to arrive in July 2008.
The folks at GIJoeClub.com have released the first official image from the 2008 Collector’s Convention exclusive 3.75″ figure set!
One of the top minions of the imfamous Headman, Gristle appears to take center stage this year with an all-new deco and some brand-new hardware. He’s packing a shotgun and the signature weapon of the illusive Munitia and is ready to lay some serious hurt down on the members of the GIJoe SWAT unit. However, his shadow hints are more firepower yet to come.
Check out the 2008 3.75″ Convention set preview now!
The web’s premiere GIJoe Comic podcast is back!
The crew from GIJoe Review return with an all-new podcast which covers issues #31 – #33 of the classic Marvel Comics Series including the battle at Snake Eyes’ cabin as well as the return of the Soft Master, the introduction of Ripcord and Lady Jaye, and even the assassination attempt on Cobra Commander by Billy!