How much awesome? Come find out! If he oozed any more, he’d be a T.C.R.I. canister!
Hasbro Press Release- SDCC Sgt. Slaughter Figure & Hasbro Toy Shop
Hot off the email, Hasbro has issued a press release regarding our favorite drill Sgt.
To the G.I. JOE fan community,
The passion displayed since Comic-Con on fan-forums regarding the special edition Sgt. Slaughter figures has been truly remarkable. It proves that there is a huge appetite to see this character in action figure form and we’re thrilled that the designs were so well received. We know the Sarge himself, who you may have had the chance to meet in the Hasbro booth at Comic-Con, would be honored to see such an outpouring of support and desire for this special edition figure in his likeness.
We understand there has been a misperception that Hasbro Toy Shop did not offer the primary or variant versions of the figure on the website after Comic-Con as has recently been tradition. This is not true. As publicized prior to the convention, there were indeed a limited number of Sgt. Slaughter figures (both variant and primary) available after the show; a reserve set aside specifically for HasbroToyShop.com as there is with all of our special edition figures.
Press images of Pursuit of Cobra vehicles waves 1 & 2!
More images from the folks in Pawtucket today!
Hasbro sent out press images of the vehicles that comprise Pursuit of Cobra waves 1 & 2. Included are the HISS v5 that made its debut in Kansas City in 2009 (along with the Ice Cutter), the repurposed Sigma 6 Mechs, as well as a reissued Snow Cat– now dubbed the Wolf Hound.
For me, it’s a mixed bag. The design of the new HISS intrigued me when Richard Woodhouse first unveiled it two years ago. I really like the updates to the classic Sky Hawk design found on the Ghost Hawk, even if the pilot feels a bit uninspired. The Joe’s new Steel Marauder reminds me of the walkers used in Roughnecks Starship Troopers– and that’s not a bad thing. However the Deviant leaves me a bit cold. Madmac41 keeps insisting that I need a Doom Cycle but the jury is still out on that way.
Check out the images in all their HI-Res glory in the gallery below!
Press images of Pursuit of Cobra wave 2 figures!
The good folks at Hasbro have sent over some press images of the next wave of the Pursuit of Cobra, due in stores October 2010. Among the latest additions to the line are the Arctic Destro, Jungle Viper, and Recondo figures first glimpsed at the 2009 G.I. Joe collector’s convention.
I’ve been hanging back on G.I. Joe for the past few years. Sure, I bought a great deal of the Rise of Cobra figures but the same-ness of the design from character to character just didn’t win me over. So far I have to admit that I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen released for Pursuit of Cobra. Sure, there are still movie tie-in design elements found throughout, but many of these figures are just well thought out. Personally, that Recondo figure has me very intrigued. Yes, yes it does and even though I think the hi-tech gillie suit of the Jungle Viper will most likely limit his poseability, the overall aesthetic is very very sharp.
Check out the images in the gallery below.
Alexx Shorts: Pursuit of Cobra Snake Eyes! Heavy Coat in the Desert!
Snake Eyes is back, and he’s got a coat! Not only that, but what’s that under his visor? Painted eyes? Wow! Come on in and check out Snake Eyes again. You’ll be mildly interested! Maybe!
Call in the fleet!
I was going to tag a picture with this one, but I’d rather you click HERE and gasp at the sight.
(Thanks to board member ‘Tolan’ for sharing the pics!) 😉
YO JOE!!
G.I. Joe Renegades promo image posted!
G.I. Joe Renegades debuts October 10th
HUB TV has released a promo cell and short description of the upcoming ‘Renegades’ cartoon!
Click HERE to join in the discussion and weigh in with your thoughts on the ‘new edition’ of G.I. Joe animation!
10.10.10……be there, YO JOE!!!!
JoeCon 2011 Announced!!
Grab those mouse ears and pack up your duck bills….we’re heading to Disneyworld gang!!!
Hot off the presses from the G.I. Joe Club, next year’s convention has been revealed!!
The 2011 International G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention “G.I. Joe Con” will be held in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, March 31-April 3! This is an outstanding property at an outstanding rate! You will not want to miss this one. Orlando will be perfect this time of year, so bring the whole family for this fun-filled weekend!Make your hotel reservations now at GIJoeCon.com.
Convention registration will be available this fall. Watch for our new online registration system!
Click HERE to discuss it!
*Thanks go to board member ‘felyxz’ for posting it to the boards a minute before I hit ‘SUBMIT’*
YO JOE!!!!
‘Special Missions’ set to return! UPDATED and clarified.
UPDATE: Mark added some clarification to this rumor on his Facebook page. Apparently he mentioned at the Canadian Joe-Con this past weekend that he had submitted a PROPOSAL for a new Special Mission series. However, IDW has not announced any intention to currently deploy another Joe title in your monthly pull box. So, before you run to your local comic shop and demand Special Missions, be aware that right now it’s just a proposal, nothing more.
And now you know…
— Fred
That’s right gang, hot off the presses from the Canadian JoeCon, our pals to the north at JoeCanuck.com have the comic world starting to buzz!!
Mark Bellomo (Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe) revealed at a Q & A panel that he is tapped to write ‘Special Missions’ for IDW.
Click HERE to read the small amount of details (so far) and to discuss!!!
Now, excuse me while I go giggle in a corner at the coolness of this news!!