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Card art for all 12 “Club Sub” figs and terms & conditions released!

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Okay, it’s a mega-update for the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Figure Subscription Service (aka “Club Sub”) and it’s full of card art and terms and conditions!

First off, over the past few weeks the GIJCC has been releasing images of the card art for all 12 of the revealed FSS figures.  Now, this has caused some degree of controversy over the perceived quality of the art.  Personally, I feel that’s for each fan to decide on their own.  All 12 artwork previews are posted below for your viewing pleasure.

Secondly, the club has released a few head shots of the forthcoming figure including close-ups of Jinx, Topside, Big Boa and, most recently, Iron Klaw.  It seems the beret on the former G.I. Joe Extreme cast member is removable!

Lastly, the GIJCC has posted a link to a “Terms and Conditions” document for the FSS.  (No, the pricing STILL isn’t available– just the same $20 – $25 range that has been tossed around for months.)    It’s a PDF download and can also be accessed on the FSS Subscription page of GIJoeClub.com.

Check out ALL of the released images of the FSS offerings belows!

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Alexx Shorts: 30th Cobra Trooper

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Don’t call it a comeback!  They’ve been here for years!  Um…mama said knock you out?

Robert Atkins discusses the new IDW Cobra Commander design! Custom figure contest!!

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Okay, I’m starting to sound like a broken record here with all of the new IDW Cobra Commander love.  However, if there’s one thing that can sell me on a new character design in a comic it is the caliber of the artist– and there are currently non better on Joe than Robert Atkins!

In his latest blog post, Robert deconstructs the process of creating the forthcoming Cobra Commander cover as well details exactly why the costume design turned out the way it did.

It’s a great “behind the scenes” look at the genesis of the design for Joe’s signature villain.

While you’re there– check out the “Robert Atkins Art Custom Figure Contest” — in which one lucky customizer will be able to win an original 11″ x 17″ commission from Robert himself!

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Crimson HISS & 20% off + free shipping code for HasbroToyShop.com

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Tis the season to buy presents… fa-lalala…

HasbroToyShop.com is seeking your holiday dollars and they’ve got a new product and an offer to tempt many a Joe fan!

Just added to their “New To HasbroToyShop” section is the Crimson HISS w/Crimson Horsemen.  Retailing at $19.99 it’s a slick new update on the Pursuit of Cobra HISS from last year.  Plus, it’s piloted by the first-ever Crimson Guard pilot specialist!   However, use the discount code “FNF20FS” and receive 20% off your order with FREE shipping!  Even better– there’s no minimum order so army builders can purchase tanks like the plastic candy they are!

Here’s the official announcement:

HasbroToyShop.com Friends & Family Offer
There’s still time to finish your holiday shopping! Shop now and save 20% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING on your next purchase at HasbroToyShop.com. Simply enter promo code FNF20FS during checkout to enjoy the savings. You’ll find the season’s hottest brands like, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP, TRANSFORMERS, SESAME STREET, BEYBLADE and more! Feel free to share this special event with friends and family! Offer ends December 18, 2011. 20 % off and FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on most orders at HasbroToyShop.com. Not valid on previous orders. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives, Hasbro’s Ultimate Gifts category, and PLAYATHON Fundraising Kits. This offer cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Void where prohibited. Offer expires December 18, 2011 11:59 pm (ET).

So, go get ’em gang!

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Robert Atkins unveils more details on Cobra Commander’s new look!

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If you’ve been reading comics from IDW’s era of G.I. Joe then you’re most likely a fan of artist Robert Atkins.  His artwork has graced the pages of the main Joe title in volume 1 and is currently dominating the action in the intriguing Snake Eyes solo series.  It also turns out that he’s one of the minds behind the new design of Cobra Commander.

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Over at his blog, Robert Atkins Art, he also unveils some awesome turnarounds of the Commander’s “new robes”.  Check it out in his posting Cobra Commander Revealed!  Also, be sure to check out G.I. Joe vol 2 #8 that’s hitting shelves today for the reveal on the identity of the new Cobra Commander!

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IDW reveals new Cobra Commander in USA Today interview!

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IDW’s G.I. Joe comic franchise took a pretty dramatic turn last year when, in Cobra #12, Joe agent Chuckles ended Cobra Commander’s leadership with a rifle slug.  Now,  nearly one chronological year later, the new Commander will be revealed in G.I. Joe vol 2 #8, which hits stands tomorrow.  It even features a “scratch off cover

If you want to be spoiled as to who the new Commander is, check out this interview at USAToday.com.

You’ve been warned… the article pretty much spills the beans.

What isn’t so spoilery is that the new Commander’s look is also revealed and it’s a pretty dramatic change.  In fact, it’s also hauntingly familiar to fans of Sigma 6.

Check out the “Commander’s new robes” below and check out G.I. Joe #8 on shelves tomorrow!  (Until then, there’s a preview on Scribd.com.)

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Skystrikers now $19.99 at Amazon.com!!

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The holiday deals from Amazon.com continue!

On Black Friday the Skystrikers dropped to $24.99.  Today, they’ve dropped again– to a whopping $19.99!   That’s a full 56% off of the MSRP!!

$19.99 Skystriker w/ Captain Ace – $19.99

These jets are normally $39.99 at the Toys R Us store near me.  At this price, I can snag 2 for the price of one– and possibly even toss the extra into the Toys For Tots bin.  At this price, I’ve no idea how much longer Amazon is going to keep discounting them but if you are looking for a few more jets to fill up the deck of the USS Flagg or merely wish to fill the ceiling of your Joe room with a flying armada, this is the time to buy!

30th Anniversary wave 4 pre-orders hit BBTS, Kokomo Toys, and SmallJoes.com!

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After a long drought, it seems like Joe fans are about to be swimming in product.  Several online e-tailers have now listed pre-orders for wave 4 of the 30th anniversary line!  That’s right– at a time when most fans still haven’t found wave 3 at retail new versions of Airtight, Law & Order, Lifeline, Sci-Fi, and the infamous Zombie Viper are due to arrive in early December!

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I’ll be honest– wave 3 took me completely by surprise.  My pre-order from SmallJoes.com hit early this past week and I’ve been FLOORED by the quality of the product.  The articulation, the design, and even the accessories (which were pared down from what was originally shown) are all pretty spectacular.  In many ways, the 30th Anniversary run is FAR superior to the early waves of the 25th Anniversary line but that’s just my opinion.

Check out the links below.  Many of these e-tailers are still accepting orders for some individual figures.

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For clarification, the “set of 5” includes one each of: Lifeline, Airtight, Sci-Fi, Zombie-Viper, and Law & Order.  The initial case pack seems to be: Lifeline (x 1), Zombie-Viper (x 2), Sci-Fi (x 1), Law & Order (x 1), Techno-Viper (x 1), Steel Brigade (x 1), Airtight (x 1), Scarlett (x 1), Ripcord (x 1), Tunnel Rat (x 1), and Cobra Trooper (Renegades version) (x 1).

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Cyber-Monday: Skystriker reissue $22.49 @ Amazon.com

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Sure, it’s late in the day but it’s still not too late to save on Cyber-Monday.  Online retail giant Amazon.com has a deal that can fill the decks of many a USS Flagg out there!

Skystriker reissue for $22.49

If you’ve not pulled the trigger yet and picked up one for nostalgia’s sake, this might be the time to add to your Joe air wing now!  This is about $13.00 LESS than the jet is currently priced at my local TRU.

C’mon— Captain Ace needs a new home!

 

GIJCC unveils card art previews for Nano-Bat and Quarrel

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It seems like you can’t swing a Fatal Furry without hitting something related the Figure Subscription Service these days.  It’s pretty much the biggest news in the Joe fandom right now.

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The folks at the Collector’s Club have unveiled card art for both Quarrel and the Nan0-Bat.  Sure, it’s not the final “Club Sub” pricing but it’s something.  The art is solid although it doesn’t quire appear to be up to Hasbro’s usual standards.  However, fans of the FSS are pretty much existing on crumbs right now while the Club releases information one bit at a time.

Check out all of the released Club Sub images below.

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