Molten Monkey International Debuting New 1:18 Original Toy License at JoeCon!

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Molten Monkey International Debuting New Original Toy License at Joe Con 2010!

Molten Monkey International LLC is proud to announce a line of 1:18 action figures, vehicles, and playsets based on characters from an all-new original story. MMI has been working with distinguished toy designers Ron Rudat and Guy Cassaday to bring action figures back to their roots. Some of their amazing designs will be on display at the Molten Monkey booth. Guy Cassaday will be in attendance at the MMI booth to sign autographs and discuss anything related to the new toy line, his history with GI Joe, and his work with Tonka. Ron Rudat will also be present at the show as a special guest of Master Collector and Joe Con 2010.

Guy Cassaday

Guy Cassaday’s extensive and diverse career in product design and illustration has contributed to some of the most significant American toy concepts in the last three decades including the redesign of the iconic Tonka Mighty Dump Truck. His career at Tonka led to the design of other construction vehicles, bringing to life his love of vehicle design. A brief stint at Playskool in Chicago led Guy to Hasbro, Inc. where he excelled as the premier GI Joe vehicle designer known for large vehicles such as the Mobile Command Center, Persuader, Sky Storm, Conquest and Rolling Thunder. In 1997, Guy launched Cassaday Design, Inc. and branched off into general consumer product design while keeping his hand in the toy industry.

Ron Rudat

Ron Rudat started working for Hasbro Toy Company in 1971 as an illustrator, eventually working his way up to Senior Designer in his 28 year tenure. Starting in 1980, Ron was responsible for figure designs of the Real American Hero toy line continuing through the 1987 assortment. In addition, he designed accessories, vehicles, weapons, and many of the logos including the infamous Cobra logo. He now runs and owns Bright Ideas! Design, Inc. doing freelance for such companies as Hasbro, Mattel, Toybiz, among others. He and his son, Tristan Rudat, have also been working on a documentary telling the story of the artists and designers responsible for bringing GIJOE to life.

Don’t forget to stop by the Molten Monkey International booth at Joe Con 2010 in April, in Providence, Rhode Island. There will be freebies given away, and the official website will go live after the convention. Hope to see you all there!

‘Surprise’ *Para Drop* Flint Revealed!

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That’s right gang! Hot off the GIJCC presses……they are going to do a mock ‘para drop’ and give certain attendees a unique Flint figure.

Click HERE to check out the figure and the email that accompanied it-it explains the rules of distribution.

YO JOE!!

Larry Hama brings back the ‘Heyday’ years!

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That’s right gang! In what may (or may not) be one of the best kept secrets, Larry Hama and IDW are planning on revisiting the Marvel hey day when we all were much, much younger…….and here is the cover for Issue #156:

IDW Issue #156

So head on over HERE to read the article (courtesy of USA TODAY) and discuss!!!

YO JOE!!!!

Scarlett’s Saturday Special

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This becomes a challenge that grows with every passing week. We here at JoeBattleLines are truly fortunate to have so many gifted, talented people who share their imagination with the entire community. I personally try to comment on all (but I know that I’ve missed some)…..and as such, my own creativity has been enhanced.

I’ve wanted to showcase this week’s member, ‘AdrienVeidt’ for a while now. He is one of *THE MOST* creative imaginations I’ve encountered around the Joe community. And he doesn’t limit himself to strictly ‘Joe-themed’ custom work! Search out his work in the custom forum and you will be blown away at not only the designs, but the intricate backstory that he puts into everything he shares.

This week however, I’m going to send you to his current offering, the UA-RiotSNAKE

See y’all next week!!

Scarlett’s Saturday Special

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Ok gang, this week’s spotlight is going to a longtime member who has shared his talents previously by his ‘Create-a-Character’ contests.

‘Yoho Joe’ has been hard at work on something he calls ‘Project: Epsilon’. Below are links to his work-take a few minutes and admire these most awesome customs!

We’ll be back here again next week…until then, grab those peanut butter ‘n chocolate easter eggs and enjoy….YO JOE!!!

SPC Lifeline
Budo
Shockwave
Agent Jinx
Chuckles
Rock ‘n’ Roll
Colonel Stalker

Rivals!

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I was pleasantly surprised to open my email this morning and find a new post on an old thread. Back in August, member ‘ndviper’ had posed the question, Rivals in your Joeverse?

Head on over there and join in-its always fun to see just how people view the world of ‘G.I. Joe’!!

Scarlett’s Saturday Special

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Hey Gang!

Sorry to be bringing this in ‘just under the wire’, but I’ve had a day……….

However, that’s not what we’re here for………so let’s continue!

I was planning on showcasing someone else this week, but ‘liquidisk’ has topped his Scarlett custom with Cover Girl that is FANTASTIC!! Head over and be sure to bring a napkin-you *will* be drooling at the sheer perfection of this one!!

And as a ‘easter egg’, he’s given a written ‘How-To’ ……..so get to clicking!!!!

See you all next week!

Tell Hasbro

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Ok gang, here it is. ‘Madmac41’ has created a new sub-forum that will allow us fans to discuss and ‘tell’ Hasbro what we think and feel is the best way to continue the rich history of G.I. Joe for the future generations.

So head on over and ‘Tell Hasbro’ your thoughts!!

YO JOE!!!

Forgotten Figure?

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Board member ‘Underbrush’ has posed a question that I’m sure has happened to a number of us. ‘Who’s your ‘forgotten figure?’ is a thread that allows members to confess who it is that suffers from ‘Ghostrider Syndrome’. Head on over and share your stories!