At long last, the first figure from the Joe Con 2015 convention set has been revealed! Meet Tiger Force Wreckage!
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– 1st Modern Era Release based on 1988 prototype**
– Includes Harness with two removable Explosive Devices,
G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Assault Rifle, Pistol, Knife,
and Backpack with removable lid
G.I. Joe FSS 3.0 Shipment 2 had deployed just under the wire to make the January deadline!
Yesterday on Facebook, Alyosha of BrokenArrowToys.com shared images of his new arrived FSS 3.0 shipment! Yes, we’re going to discuss the figures so if you’re one of the few folks out there that want to be surprised, look away. (Seriously– we’re not going to play games. Figures will be named.)
Okay, still here?
I’ve mirrored some of Alyosha’s images of G.I. Joe FSS 3.0 shipment 2 below. Note: his Slice figure arrived with two right arms including one arms that was altered seemingly at the factory level to appear to be normal. (The thumb on the left arm was sliced off. Ironic, eh? “Sliced”? Get it? Never mind…)
Muskrat is a repaint of the 2013 Nocturnal Fire version and Slice seems to be primarily built on the Renegades Storm Shadow/ Retaliation Red Ninja body so, aside from the color scheme and the new head, there’s not a lot that fans already haven’t seen here. Still, these two guys are inbound so subscribers should keep their eyes peeled toward their mailbox this week for the new arrivals from the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club.
As always, stay tuned to JBL for a new review of these figures once they arrive at JBL HQ!
After a long dry spell, fans have new G.I. Joe FSS 3.0 figures!
This past week, subscribers of the G.I. Joe FSS 3.0 were frantically checking their mailboxes as shipping notices indicated that new figures were inbound! Repeater and Psyche-Out, boasting their original vintage color schemes, comprised the first shipment– fresh off their appearance in the 2013 Nocturnal Fire convention set! Thankfully on Friday, these two Joes dropped at JBL HQ which means that Chris “Werecat” Chung of JoeSightings.com and I have had the weekend to give them a once over.
Do these G.I. Joe FSS 3.0 figures measure up to their parts predecessors? Are they worthwhile additions to an ARAH generation 3 collection? Were these figures from G.I. Joe Collector’s Club worth the wait?
Head on over to the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index and find out two Joe fans opinions!
The long wait for the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club FSS 3.0 shipments is about to come to an end!
This afternoon, early reports trickled in from both HISSTank.com and the Facebook G.I. Joe Discussion Group that first shipment had landed. Those reports also confirmed the identity of the figures in the first shipment.
If you want to be surprised, stop reading here. If you don’t, read on.
Seriously– don’t make me repeat myself. I don’t want to psyche you out but this is your last warning.
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It’s Repeater and Psyche-Out! (As if my heavy-handed hints didn’t give it away.) Take a look at the pic below, originally posted by BearViper of the HISSTank forums:
I’ll admit– I wasn’t expecting these two to be in the first shipment at all. Perhaps the Club is getting the repaints of previously-released Club figures out of the way first before shipping out the newer pieces. Regardless, after a LONG dry spell fans finally have some new G.I. Joe figures inbound!
Check out these images courtesy of Alyosha of Broken Arrow Toys!
According to the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club, the first installments of Figure Subscription Service 3.0 should be shipping in the very near future! Check out this email from the Club that dropped in member mailboxes yesterday:
Happy New Year!
Yesterday we unloaded the container for the FSS 3.0 figures. We are working on getting out the first wave to you this week. You should receive the first wave by Jan 23rd. The second wave will go out the last week of the month. This will get us caught up from all of the shipping and port delays.
For those of you on the subscription billing, we have set the two billing dates: February 2nd and March 16th. Please make sure your CC is good standing before those dates. You can change your information in thesystem so you don’t miss out! If you are planning on moving before the end of May, you can update your shipping information at the same link above.
Thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy your new figures!
Brian
Now, the question remains– who will be arriving in the first shipment? Will it be the controversial Hit & Run figure that sparked much debate amid the fandom? What about one of the five repainted figures from the 2013 Nocturnal Fire convention set? Or will it be the odd choice of the Night Creeper Leader v2?
(My suspicion is that the v1 with the Tiger Striped pants that was originally teased in the FSS 3.0 announcement will be included in the 2015 Convention set.)
Regardless of who it is, subscribers should keep their Eagle Eyes turned toward their mailboxes over the next few weeks as two new Joe figures are on the way!
The G.I. Joe Collector’s Club loves build up excitement to the official reveal of the each years Joe Con theme. This year’s tease was slated to appear in the “G.I. Joe vs. Cobra #7” comic that shipped to retailers in December. (The issue itself is a mass-market release of the 2014 “Zombie Initiative” comic.)
Thanks to John Stottman from Facebook’s closed G.I. Joe Discussion group, some fans got an early look at that teaser image over the weekend. The ad features the Baroness with an automatic pistol standing in front of a semi-distinctive background– that just happens to contain what appear to be tiger stripes.
That’s right– it’s looking like the theme for Joe Con 2015 will feature the Tiger Force sub-team!
This isn’t without precedent from the Club– Tiger Force was featured back in 2004 as part of the Dreadnok Rampage convention set and the FSS has featured Tiger Force versions of Shipwreck and Airtight. There’s also the fact that Club recently produced an exclusive HAVOC Mk 2 based on a recolored Snowcat which was part of the theme back in 1988 as the Tiger Cat. Could this vehicle be making a con reappearance?
I’ll be honest– I’m pretty ambivalent on the theme. I’ve never been a Tiger Force fan so this one just doesn’t resonate the same way that Night Force did a few years ago in the Nocturnal Fire theme. However, there is one call out from the ad that has gone unnoticed in much of the discussion regarding the ad: both Hasbro and IDW are listed as attending. Hasbro was noticeably absent at the 2014 50th anniversary convention and IDW hasn’t been in attendance since Kansas City 2009 to the best of my recollection. Either way, keep your eyes turned to GIJoeCon.com for more information as the Club reveals it.
Take a look at the ad below and feel free to weigh in with your own thoughts. Love it? Hate it? Were you hoping for Sky Patrol?
(Click the image to see it full size)
The Steel Brigade Delta has apparently invaded Ebay! (Or at least one particular seller’s listings.)
Over the past few days, Ebay seller fzwlcmfyr has listed over 50 auctions for the Steel Brigade Delta v1. Originally included with the 2011 30th Anniversary VAMP Mk II, the Steel Brigade Delta proved to be a surprise hit with fans– to the point where the Collector’s Club released their own version as part of the 2014 Zombie Initiative convention set. However, for troop builders the figure has proven to be a bit more challenging to acquire.
Until now.
The auctions on Ebay appear to be for complete figures– and include the figure’s helmet, rifle, and two combat knives as well as a figure stand. (Also included is the VAMP Mk II’s ammo belt and firing projectile.) Most of these figures are currently listing under $11.00 which is a significant price drop from the prices they’ve been closing for in recent months.
So, if you wanted to stock up on this troop builder and still now blow your Holiday budget, now is your chance!
Check out the auctions while they’re still active and good luck!
The G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary Arctic Threat review is long overdue!
Of all of the two-packs released thus far, this one features a pairing of characters that makes the most sense. Snow Job is the G.I. Joe team’s premiere cold weather specialist and the Cobra Battle Android Troopers are immune to the frozen temperatures of the Arctic regions. One is a highly trained specialized and championship marksman while the other is a relentless killing machine. In almost any context, this is a recipe for excitement!
Is this two pack worth a purchase? Or, is it along the lines of the “Heated Battle” which is still lingering on the pegs in stores?
Check out Snow Job and the Arctic BAT as part of the Arctic Threat review! It’s posted in the 50th Anniversary Review Index!
Also, you can now get your 50th Anniversary fix at the Zone Comic Shop! Check out their website for your current G.I. Joe needs!
The G.I. Joe Social Clash review has been posted!
Of all of the 50th Anniversary sets available this year, the Social Clash was one of the most anticipated by fans. Featuring the mass market release of the “Concept Case” Lady Jaye as well as a re-release of the Baroness, this two-pack was part of the “second wave” of product hitting both Toys R Us and BigBadToyStore.
Were these two ladies worth the wait? Or was it a case of the anticipation being greater than the realization? Check out the Social Clash review over in the G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary Review Index and find out one Joe fan’s opinion!
Whew! It’s the end of the G.I. Joe Zombie Initiative reviews! Happy Halloween!
If you’ve stuck with JBL this week then you’re seen that Chris and I have been covering the 2014 G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention Zombie Initiative set! We’ve already covered the ECO-Force, the Zombie Hunters, and the Cobra Forces. You might be asking yourself “What’s left?” Why the souvenir items, of course!
In this final installment we take a look at the ECO-Striker, G.I. Joe aka Joe Colton, the Steel Brigade Delta and his VTOL, the Zombie Hunter VAMP, and lastly the Zombie Steel Brigade 3-pack! Sadly, only one of owns a Septic HISS so images of that will be posted later. Lastly, you might be thinking that we omitted the parachute figure- Night Force Crazy Legs. Don’t worry– he’ll be covered soon enough but will be posted when we cover the 2013 Nocturnal Fire set!
So, head on over the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index and check out the final installment of the Zombie Initiative!