Gunaxin: “The Most Ridiculous GIJoe Figures”

Major Bludd

Major Bludd

If you’re in the mood for an amusing read this afternoon, check out blog site Gunaxin’s article “The Most Ridiculous GIJoe Figures”.

Aside from some interesting choices, there are some imbedded YouTube.com videos showcasing classic GIJoe toy commercials.

Deejay made the list?  Not Deejay!

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New “in hand” pics of Outback, Duke, Ripcord, Zartan

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Outback's image

More and more figures are showing up “early” from both the movie and the end of the 25A line.  Cmderinchief and Madmac41 both provide an early look at the following forthcoming figures:

Outback – from the Wave 4 vehicle set
Hawk
Duke (in fatigues)
Ripcord (Delta suit)
Zartan v2

GI Joe.com Revamped!

Hasbro logoThe folks at Hasbro have revamped GIJoe.com.

Hello G.I. Joe Fans!

We have some exciting news to share. As you all know, 2009 is the year of G.I. Joe and now there’s a web site that will be your one stop location for everything G.I. Joe leading into the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

GIJOE.COM, launches today, exactly 3 months from the movie’s premiere, will be filled with great content, exclusive news and announcements and sneak peeks at upcoming products and footage. We hope you will share this with all of your readers.

Yo Joe!

Latest “Rise of COBRA” Trailer!

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It would seem the final “GIJoe: Rise of Cobra” trailer has hit the internet.  The trailer will be attached to the JJ Abrams Star Trek reboot which debuts in theatres this Friday.

G.I. JOE trailer in HD

Rise of COBRA Trailer

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New G.I. Joe-related television program hinted at as Hasbro and Discovery form kid’s network

Hasbro logo This info is straight from the GeneralsJoes site. Thanks for the Intel Justin.

Reuters is reporting that the Discovery Channel and Hasbro have formed a joint venture to create a new Children’s TV Network and website that will specialize in children’s programming showcasing many of Hasbro’s brands including G.I. Joe.  This specific quote gives a good outline of what to expect:

“Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) and Discovery Communications (DISCA.O) announced a joint venture that includes a television network and website that will carry children’s and family entertainment featuring Hasbro brands like G.I. Joe, My Little Pony and Trivial Pursuit.” Continue reading

GIJoe Resolute Q & A!

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The fine folks at Hasbro want to give us the chance to ask the Resolute Film Makers any questions we may have. Read the details.

You’ve seen Resolute – now get the answers to all your burning questions! The creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer) that brought you Resolute will discuss your questions and feedback in an exclusive Hasbro interview.

Submit your questions by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3rd – then return to gijoeresolute.com on May 7, 2009 and watch the interview to see if we picked your question and to get all the behind-the-scenes intel!

Thanks for sending your question to Hasbro. Check back May 7 to see if we chose your question.

Here is a link to submit your question.

Share your submitted questions with the rest of the members here.

Thanks to Gen. Scarlett for the intel.

“In hand” pics of RoC Cobra Commander!

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Thanks to the generosity of WinterGod and ACToys.net, Cmderinchief has posted “in hand” pics of the forthcoming GIJoe: Rise of Cobra movie Cobra Commander figure!

Check out the pics (including a first look at what’s beneath the clear mask) and join in the discussion in the JBL forums!

2009 Round 2 Q & A submissions!

qnaOnce again, the crew at Hasbro has opened the floodgates to questions from the fans as part of the bi-monthly Q & A sessions.

Visit JBL’s Q & A Submission thread and post your three questions!

Submissions will be accepted until 6pm CST on Sunday May 3, 2009.

Walmart Exclusives!

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Cmderinchief has posted pics of the Walmart Exclusive “Off Screen” 2 packs head over to Lights! Camera! Cobra! to check them out.