The folks at the GIJoe Collector’s Club have unveiled new pictures of their 2008 renewal figure– the previously cancelled “Robot Rebellion” Cobra Commander!
Clad in a new black deco, this figure will feature a removable cowl and cape and includes Venomous Max’s scepter and a Cobra-themed knife! The figure is available free to all active members of the GIJoe Collector’s Club as of March 15, 2008!
Check out the pics here! (While you’re at it– sign up for the Collector’s Club!)
By now most folks are likely aware of the Canadian JoeMeet, which has been going on for several years and brings us some terrific exclusive figures, such as JoeCanuck, Black Ice, and Shiver. The Meet is held once a year, typically in April, and today JoeCanuck has launched it’s first Newsletter. The plan is to release a monthly newsletter with reviews, articles, and lots more interesting content that Joe fans of every nationality will appreciate.
Click here to check out the premier issue of this Newsletter, and make sure to check JoeCanuck.com for details on the upcoming JoeMeet April 19, 2008.
Happy New Year!
2007 is gone, fading into the sands of time. With it passes the “official 25th Anniversary year”, the old forums and main page, as well as the 8″ scale line.
2008 will be an exciting year to be a GIJoe. Hasbro will announce the status of the comic book license, filming will begin on the live-action motion picture, and fans will have more new-construction figures heading to stores than they can shake a stick at. There will be more dio-stories from folks like General Hawk, Violentfix, and Spin Doctor and more customs from a score of talented folks out there who continually astound us all with their creativity and sculpting prowess.
So, to all the folks who visit JBL to “get their fix” of news, reviews, and discussion of our favorite “Real American Heroes”, I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy New Year! May 2008 exceed its predecessor in terms of health and happiness!
Yo Joe!
Fred
Looking for some reading over the holidays? Go no further than General’s Joes and the latest installment in the “Ghosts” storyline!
Packed full of action and adventure, this is the latest addition in General Hawk’s epic dio-story saga. Check it out here!
Also, be sure to read chapter 4 in Spin Doctor’s bold re-imagining of the early days of the GIJoe team in “Hide & Seek”. Showcasing a number of unique custom figures and some terrific sets, “Hide & Seek” provides a brand-new take on the founding days of everyone’s favorite “Real American Heroes”.
The folks over that CoolToyReview.com have just posted hi-res pics of the forthcoming wave 3 of the 25th Anniversary Comic Packs.
UPDATE: Additional larger images have been posted at ToyNewsI.com!
Check out pics of Wild Weasel, Ace, Tomax, Xamot, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow!
A West Coast Wal-Mart has apparently received an allotment of the second wave of Comic Packs (including Breaker/Destro and Ripper/Torch).
This thread on Toy News International has the report, and as always click here to discuss this in our forums.
Marauder John has done it again!
New Power Team Elite items are in stock at Marauder Gun-Runners just in time for those last-minute Christmas gifts! As posted in the forums, new sand bags, web belts, “porcupine” tank traps, tents, and “barbed wire” accessories are now available to bolster up the defenses on any GIJoe display. Compatable with classic ARAH, GvC, and 25th Anniversary figures, Power Team Elite accessories are the perfect choice to augment everyone’s favorite “fully poseable modern army figures”!
Also, check out all the other offerings from Marauder Gun-Runners in the Marauder Review Index here at JBL!
According to a product notification email from ToysRUs.com, wave 1 of the 25th Anniversary comic packs are in stock. The sets available include issue #1 with Scarlett and Hawk, issue #21 with Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, and issue #24 with Duke and Cobra Commander.
Each set is available for $9.99
These packs have already been sighted in several Toys R Us stores on the East Coast.
Hasbro has posted a number of new 25th Anniversary themed Wallpapers on their website. Click here to check them out!
According to this article at IESB.net, Heavy Duty and Breaker have joined the G.I. Joe Motion Picture team. While many fans will continue to question the constant inclusion of Heavy Duty over Roadblock, I think it’s safe to say people are pretty excited to see Breaker as part of the team.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Mr. Eko of “Lost” fame) will portray the G.I. Joe Heavy Weapons Expert while Said Taghmaoui will star as the Communications Specialist. Quite a step up from the Marlon Wayans rumors that were circulating earlier today. Click on each actor’s name to see their IMDB profiles and thanks to SPC Airborne for the heads up.
Click here to discuss these casting choices!