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JBL Review: More G.I. Joe reviews coming soon… really!
Yeah, remember a few weeks ago that whole promise of “one G.I. Joe review a week”…
Sounded pretty good, didn’t it? Yet– there is a decided lack of new reviews posted in the past two weeks. You might even find yourself wondering- “What happened?”
Trust me– more reviews are coming. Sadly a plumbing issue took place at Casa del JBL… right over the photo setup! Everything is fine now but the delay cost me some time that I’m working to get back. Just check out the gallery below to see a few preview images of some of the figures that will be covered in the next two weeks here– including some fan favorites that were long overdue for an update!
After that– I’ll be “hopping around” a bit in terms of new reviews. This means that we’ll be dipping back into the classic Gen 1 G.I. Joe A Real American Hero line as well as the Gen 3 “Modern Era” figures as well. The past few years have left me with quite a backlog of product both opened and unopened that needs to be freed from its plastic prisons! So, if there’s something that you’d like to see JBL cover in a review– shoot me a line or post a reply below and I’ll add it to the queue. (See, I do take requests! Just no “My Little Pony” stuff… no Bronies here!)
Anyway, enjoy the preview images and keep your eyes posted on JBL! There’s more new content coming!
JBL Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation Trooper
What? Another new review at JBL? Isn’t this site supposed to be dead?
Another new review has indeed been posted– and this time it’s the G.I. Joe Retaliation G.I. Joe Trooper! (This figure might get the award for using the term “G.I. Joe” more than any other in its title.) Originally released in June in time for the film’s intended release, these figures won’t bee seen again at retail until some time in February. However, the old adage about “absence makes the heart grow fonder”… especially in the case of this addition to the rank and file of the Joe team. Besides, doesn’t that helmet look familar? It’s almost “spartan” in its appearance…
So, is this figure worth a purchase when he returns to shelves in February? Check out the newly built (and currently very empty) G.I. Joe Retaliation Review Index and read the review for yourself!
Also, feel free to sound off as to what you’d like to see covered next? The SDCC Shockwave HISS Tank? The 2012 Collector’s Convention Oktober Guard? More Retaliation figures? Your feedback is very much wanted as JBL gets back up to speed!
Alexx Shorts: Dollar General Cobra Commander
SDCC: G.I. Joe exclusive Kim Arashikage (standard version) reviewed!
As the theme song from the dreadful series “Enterprise” starts out: “It’s been a long time…” (Nearly four years since I’ve penned a figure review to be exact.)
This year’s San Diego Comic Con exclusive has landed– on her feet as a ninja should! Lucky attendees of the SDCC were able to snag an updated version of Kim Arashikage (aka “Jinx” to her friends and teammates) at the HasbroToyShop.com booth. Released in two different versions, Jinx features Generation 3 tooling and articulation– and even a movie-accurate head sculpt on her variant version. However, she’s also proven to be a true ninja– elusive to acquire on HTS.com!
So, is this figure worthwhile? Check out the 2012 SDCC Kim Arashikage review and see what this Joe fan thinks!
Also– note that Jinx isn’t linked anywhere but on the main page of JBL currently. As part of a return to the review-writing world I’ve got a few maintenance issues to take care of in terms of the site organization. Look for a new “exclusives” index to be launched soon as well as a section dedicated to the G.I. Joe Retaliation line!
Alexx Shorts: Dollar General exclusive Cobra Trooper
Did you see a blue Trooper and want him painted black? Well you’re in luck!
Alexx Shorts: Dollar General exclusive Shipwreck
Don’t I do nice things for you? Here, read about Shipwreck. Go on. SHOO.
CardedHeroes.com: Kwinn figure reviewed!
Okay, I’m just going to come out and say it– I’m jealous! Jay over at CardedHeroes.com has had the good fortune to review one of the most-anticipated figures in recent Joe memory: the Inuit Mercenary Kwinn!
This figure has been in “development hell” for some time now. Originally slated to come out in the 30th Anniversary line, Kwinn’s fate is that of other figures such as the infamous Data-Viper– pushed back due to the movie line. However, with the movie now being pushed back to March, Kwinn’s fate is even more uncertain. Hasbro has stated that this figure will come out eventually and rumors have swirled of a NYCC exclusive but nothing official has ever been announced.
Regardless– thanks to a loan from Gary of “What’s on Joe Mind“, Jay was able to get his mitts on Kwinn and produce a review that makes me wish the figure were in my grabby little hands now.
Check out Jay’s review of Kwinn over at CardedHeroes.com!
JBL Review: Marauder Gun-Runners Wave 6
Wow… it’s been nearly 4 years since I’ve been able to say this but I’ve posted a new review as of last night. Marauder Gun-Runners Series 6 has hit the fandom in recent weeks and it was enough to pull on aging reviewer out of retirement. Chock-full of modular weapons and a cornucopia of rifle accessories, Joe fans are sure to find SOMETHING in this wave to appeal to collection needs.
However, don’t just take my word for it. Head on over to JBL’s newly updated Marauder Gun-Runners Review Index and check out the 3 page review of wave 6!
Alexx Shorts: Retaliation Cobra Trooper
How long has it been since you’ve had to get a figure off the roof? Parachutes are back!