Fans of G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 and Xevoz should take note of this Kickstarter project!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Fred Meyer

There are times in the toy world when a truly brilliant concept makes an untimely demise. Two of my all-time favorite toy lines fall into this category: Xevoz and G.I. Joe Sigma 6. Highly articulated with tremendous accessories and interaction, these lines stood out from the rest of the toys on the shelves because they were DIFFERENT! Sadly, both failed to find long-term footing and faded the way of other great lines like Palisades Muppets and Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys.

Fans of either line, however, should take note of this INCREDIBLE Kickstarter project for a brand-new toy line from the designers of both Xevoz and Sigma 6! Literally– it’s the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of toys! From Dynamo Development Labs comes a new historical toy line that combines the functionality of Sigma 6 with the classic heroes of folklore and myth.

Check out the video below and then head on over to their Kickstarter page and throw some $$$ their way. Seriously– this is going to be worth it. (Yeah, Rama is going to be a future purchase!)

Alexx Shorts: Dollar General exclusive Shipwreck

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Alexx

Dollar General exclusive Shipwreck figure

Don’t I do nice things for you? Here, read about Shipwreck. Go on. SHOO.

Joe Con 2012: Hasbro’s G.I. Joe press images

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Fred Meyer

While I wasn’t able to attend the Con in person this year, JBL has had a lot of help from “on the scene” photographer Photonut! However, he’s also got some help– Justin from Hunter PR has sent along these “official images” of items revealed at the 2012 Hasbro Convention presentation.

One of the biggest surprises are the PVC mini-figs know as “Micro Force”– featuring 80+ blind-packaged collectible figures. That’s right– tiny G.I. Joe figures that are perfect to adorn any computer desk. (You can see where I’m going with this already.)

In terms of G.I. Joe Retaliation movie items, here’s what you’ll see in the images below. (I’m borrowing some details from over at GeneralsJoes.com. (Justin’s done a great job covering things as usual!)

Micro Force Quarter-Sized collectible figures in blind bags. Over 80 figures to collect and trade. Foot holes are compatible with normal vehicle foot pegs for display!
Alpha sized Night Landing vehicle with Cobra Eel. Cobra Eel figure is the canceled Rise of Cobra Ripcord which is extremely detailed, highly accessorized and uses the figure design that was sculpted to resemble the Sigma 6 Sigma Suits
Night Viper is moved up to Wave 3
Combat Ninja is intended to be “movie accurate” Cobra Trooper
Very movie accurate “Ultimate Firefly” with mini-HISS in Wave 3
Very movie accurate “Cobra Trooper” (Cobra Combat Ninja) in Wave 3
Movie accurate “Ultimate Duke” (with Data-Viper Predator Drone) in Wave 3
Comic accurate/toy accurate Snake Eyes ’85 w/ Timber totally newly tooled in Wave 4
Crimson Guard in Wave 5 with customizable label sheet

You can check out all of the images in the gallery below. A big thanks to Hunter PR for making these available to fans everywhere!

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Joe Con 2012: Pics of the convention diorama!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Fred Meyer

This is easily one of my favorite parts of the entire Joe Con experience. Seriously– I LOVE the con diorama and every year that I’m fortunate enough to attend I snap far more pictures than I should of it. There’s just something about seeing all of the figures that you’re anticipating purchasing in action– battling Cobra and keeping the toy shelf safe for democracy.

Here are Photonut’s excellent pics of the 2012 multi-setting Con diorama!

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Joe Con 2012: Day 1 – unproduced G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary figures…

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Fred Meyer

Joe Con 2012 coverage continues with a look at several unproduced G.I. Joe figures.

Much like the Renegades images– this set just makes me a bit sad. Some of the figures shown are ones that I was looking forward to since the 30th anniversary line-up was announced. Sadly, they’re now falling into the category of unproduced G.I. Joe figures that are headed into the concept case of obscurity.

Three of the most anticipated but now unproduced G.I. Joe figures for this fan?

Kwinn
Flint
Lady Jaye

Even the much-lamented Data Viper is a figure that piqued my curiosity. However, as of now, none of these figures are slated to see release– save for hopefully Kwinn.

Check out Photonut’s Day 1 unproduced G.I. Joe images below:

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Joe Con 2012: Day 1 G.I. Joe Retaliation pics!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Fred Meyer

Photonut is a MACHINE down at the con this year– cranking out images far faster than a certain “at home admin” can post them. However, he came through with some great pics of the Day 1 Retaliation offerings from the Hasbro case.

Stay tuned for his post-Hasbro panel images later today. The next wave of figures will hit store shelves February 2013!

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Joe Con 2012: Hasbro’s Vault– unproduced Arashikage and Zombie figures

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Fred Meyer

Seriously– Hasbro pulled out all of the stops this year with their “Vault” offerings. Some of the unproduced items included an entire series of Arashikage ninja as well as an insanely cool ZOMBIE series that included Compound Z-infected versions of Cobra Commander, Storm Shadow, Steel Brigade, and a Cobra Viper.

Remember– the rule of the day is: Playing with Compound Z in school isn’t cool!

Check out Photonut’s pics below!