Canadian JoeMeet “Snowbank” figure has a touch of “Hama”

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canada.gifAs reported on JoeCanuck.com, the 2008 Canadian JoeMeet exclusive figure “Snowbank” will feature a filecard written by G.I. Joe Godfather and comic legend Larry Hama!

As the writer of the majority of the classic filecards Larry Hama crafted a legendary tale over the span of twelve years and for the first time in many years, he picks up where he left off.  The filecard will be debuted for the first time in the April JoeCanuck newsletter, but read all the details here!

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Comic Packs Wave 3 REVIEWED!

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gijoe_03.gifNot even a nearly total computer systems crash could delay these reviews!

Wave 3 of the 25th Anniversary comic packs is the first assortment to feature all-new comic stories from GIJoe master scribe Larry Hama. New tales featuring Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Tomax, Xamot, and even Scarface are found in the latest wave of comic packs to hit store shelves. New figures and new comics?!! It’s a winning combination!

Check out the new reviews at the 25th Anniversary Comic Pack Index!

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JoeCanuck Newsletter #3 is Online

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canada.gifThe third installment of the JoeCanuck G.I. Joe Collectors’ Newsletter has been posted online here.  Featured in this issue is the first look at the 2008 JoeMeet Exclusive figure Snowbank!  Even cooler than that, Hasbro Canada has chosen the newsletter to be the first place for collectors to see the Canadian exclusive packaging art for the 25th Anniversary figures.

Check out the newsletter now, and to keep up to date on the latest JoeMeet information keep checking JoeCanuck.com!

Sideshow Toys officially announces 12″ license

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sideshow.gifIn a move everyone has been expecting for a few weeks, Sideshow Toys has officially announced that they will be producing 12″ figures based on the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero mythos.

According to their press release “Collectors can look forward to an incredible line from Sideshow – it’s really a line created by fans for fans – very detailed and utilizing the best modern production techniques, and heavily inspired by the classic Real American Hero era designs.”

Suggested retail price is starting at $79.99, and you can read the full press release here.

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2008 Toy Fair Coverage!

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toyfair2008.gifGeneral Hawk made the trek down to NYC this weekend to attend Hasbro’s “Collector’s Event” at the 2008 International Toy Fair!

What he saw made many a Joe fan’s heart stop with shock and awe!

Check out Justin’s Toy Fair 2008 Coverage featuring some of the cleanest images on the web!

For more coverage of the 2008 Toy Fair, check out these other sites:
ActionFigureInsider.com
ASMZine.com
HISSTank.com
ToyNewsI.com
YoJoe.com

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Hasbro’s 2008 press release!

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Hasbro logoWith the 2008 International Toy Fair less than 24 hours away, Hasbro’s PR firm has issued a press release offering fans a glimpse of what is to come for the “Real American Heroes” in 2008.

Animation Packs? Vehicles? 40 new single-carded figures? 12 new comic packs? New 12″ figures?

Check out the press release at Hasbro.com and then check back here this weekend for coverage of the 2008 Toy Fair!

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It’s Official – Electronic Arts to release G.I. Joe video game

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Electronic Arts logoRumors have persisted that Electronic Arts would be producing a GI Joe video game to coincide with the movie release in August of 2009.  This article from Variety confirms a Hasbro/Electronic Arts deal that will result in several Hasbro video game properties, including GI Joe.

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JoeCanuck Newsletter #2 online

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canada.gifThe fine folks at JoeCanuck have posted the second Collectors’ newsletter on their site here. Featured in this second installment is some great Canadian insight on G.I. Joe, a review for Joecanuck, the first exclusive figure from the Canadian JoeMeet.

But perhaps the best news is that you can see, for the first time, how Snowbank looks! Snowbank will be offered as an exclusive figure for the 2008 Canadian JoeMeet and is looking terrific.

Click here for more info on the JoeMeet itself, and click here to check out the latest newsletter. You can also discuss this in our forums here.

2008 Collector’s Convention page launched!

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The GIJoe Collector’s Club has launched the web page for the 2008 Collector’s Convention. While no hotel information has been listed, this is the first online confirmation of the event’s location.

The February issue of the Collector’s Club newsletter lists the dates of the event as June 26 – June 29 at the Embassy Suites Frisco in Dallas Texas.

Additional information and registration forms should be available soon at GIJoeClub.com.

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BBTS: Comic Packs wave 5 up for pre-order!

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bigbadtoystore2.jpgJBL sponsor BigBadToyStore now has the wave 5 comic packs listed for pre-order. 

Wave 5 will consist of Destro & Iron Grenadier, Cobra Commander Vs. Tripwire, and Lieutenant Falcon Vs. Nemesis Enforcer.  (This last set seems to indicate the potental for “cartoon packs” in the line.)  All three packs have a tentative arrival date of May 2008.

Pre-order a set or a case today!