Tiger Force Outback steps out of the shadows in today’s FSS 4 reveal!
TIGER FORCE SURVIVALIST: STUART “OUTBACK” SELKIRK
(Based on the European exclusive Tiger Force action figure!)
Includes: NEW head sculpt, removable harness & flashlight, assault rifle, survival knife, backpack and figure stand.
Wow… it’s been a while since we’ve posted one of these! Check out this preview of the G.I. Joe FSS 4 Interrogator!
COBRA INFORMATION EXTRACTOR: INTERROGATOR
(Based on the 1991 Cobra action figure!)
Includes: removable helmet & vest, knife sheath with removable knife, pistol with silencer, handcuffs, shock batons, snake dagger, and figure stand.
Hmmm… I’ve been wondering when these would start up again. Apparently the Friday before the July 4th holiday is the “perfect” time to do so.
The FSS 3 Crimson Guard Immortal has been reviewed!
Whew! With that, the FSS 3 reviews are done! As part of the final shipment, the Crimson Guard Immortal was one of the most anticipated figures in the entire FSS. Originally shown at the 2012 Joe Con as part of the imfamous first “Concept Case reveals”, this figure has been on the fandom’s radar for some time. When it was announced in 2014 as part of the FSS 3, fans were both surprised and excited for the opportunity to finally get their hands on this “elite of the elite” trooper.
Was the Crimson Guard Immortal worth the wait? Did Fred and Chris agree on this one? Is the review full of bad Highlander puns? Will I stop with the questions and just get to the point already?
Check out the review either by clicking on the picture above or jumping over to the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index. Afterwards, leave your own thoughts about this figure in the comments below.
The G.I. Joe FSS 3 Hit & Run figure has finally been reviewed!
As Chris and I play catch-up on the last of the FSS 3 figures, Hit & Run steps into the spotlight. When the character was first announced as part of the subscription roster, fans were ecstatic at the prospect of having a more detailed update to this particular character. The initial teaser image released by the Club, however, created quite a stir in the certain parts of the fandom. As a result, the Club released a second mock-up which included the figure’s signature face and arm camouflage as well as a different set of web gear for the FSS 3 Hit & Run.
Did those changes work? Is this the Hit & Run that some fans have desired for years? Do Fred and Chris agree on this figure or do we have a 50/50 split opinion? Will I stop posting questions and get on with it?
Check out the review by clicking on the image above or by visiting the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index! Afterwards, let us know what YOU think of this figure by sharing your opinions in the comments below.
The G.I. Joe FSS 3 Alpine review is FINALLY live!
We’re whittling down the backlog of G.I. Joe Collector’s Club figures that’s built up here at JBL over the past few months. Once again I’m joined by visiting Professor of G.I. Joe Studies Chris Chung of JoeSightings.com as we take a look at the FSS 3 Alpine — a reincarnation of a Valor vs. Venom era repaint.
Was the FSS 3 Alpine worth the wait? Does the new Boss Fight Studio breathe new life into the character? What’s the secret to his muscular calves? Find out the answers to some of these questions as two long-time Joe fans offer up their thoughts on this update to a classic Sunbow-era character.
Check it out by clicking on the picture above or by heading over the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index!
Oy! It’s the G.I. Joe FSS 3 Big Ben Review!
JBL continues to plow through the enormous pile of yet-to-be-reviewed G.I. Joe Collector’s Club figures with a review of the FSS 3 Big Ben! An update to a DiC era character, Specialist David Bennet makes his debut in the generation 3 construction style with a brand new head from Boss Fight Studio!
So, what did two long-time Joe fans think of this particular figure? Did Fred like it while Chris found it wanting? Or, did we enter a strange parallel universe where the opposite occured? Could something even more improbable have happened?
Click on the picture above or head on over to the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index to find out!
G.I. Joe FSS 3 Frostbite has been reviewed!
Okay, I realize that this one is a bit late. It’s on me– as Chris, my FSS partner-in-crime, had his text to me some time ago. Some fans might be a bit wary after last year’s “Grand Slam Gate” reveal when it comes to the 13th bonus figures but the Collector’s Club stepped up this year to complete the 1985 roster with this previously absent vehicle driver.
What did two sometimes-wordy Joe fans think of the G.I. Joe FSS 3 Frostbite figure? Was Frostbite worth the wait? Is he just another repaint? Am I asking too many questions?
Head on over to the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index and find out!
I never thought I’d own an Arctic Dr. Mindbender figure. More importantly, I never thought I’d want to own an Arctic Dr. Mindbender figure.
When this figure was announced at the 2014 G.I. Joe Collector’s Club, my reaction was less than enthusiastic. After all, who would want a figure based on a character’s appearance in just a few short scenes in the animated G.I. Joe: the Movie? Plus, hadn’t Mindbender already been released back in 2009? Was there really a need to update him? Apparently, there was and the result is surprisingly… well, you’ll have to read the review to find out this Joe fan’s opinion!
Check out the Arctic Dr. Mindbender review in the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Review Index!
Feast your eyes on the last FSS 4 G.I. Joe – Pathfinder!
G.I. JOE JUNGLE ASSAULT SPECIALIST: PATHFINDER
(Based on the 1990 G.I. Joe action figure!)
Includes: removable hat & vest, machine gun with removable ammo box, jungle cutter, machete, axe, backpack with flashlight, pistol, and figure stand.
The G.I. Joe FSS 3 final shipment is on its way to fans and thanks to Alyosha of BrokenArrowToys.com we have some in-hand images of the final figures. Note: this includes the mysterious 13th figure which, after Joe Con 2015, may have been the worst-kept secret in history.
Seriously– if you don’t want the G.I. Joe FSS 3 final shipment spoiled stop reading now. If you’re like me, click below and find out after the jump!