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SDCC exclusive Destro two-pack at HasbroToyShop.com!

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destro-boxIf you’re one of the many who weren’t fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2009 San Diego Comic Con and feel you missed out on the exclusives you’re in luck!  HasbroToyShop.com currently has the following items in stock:

G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 3 ¾” DESTRO 2-Pack Special Edition Figures

G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 12” BARONESS Special Edition Figure

Unlike previous years where the exclusives sold out within mere minutes of being listed (GOLD DESTRO!)  these awesome exclusives are both still readily available.

Use the code “GIJoe10” or “THANKS10” to save 10%

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SDCC coverage continues! More pics from Nomad!

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SDCC LogoJust a quick update, more pics of the SDCC G.I. Joe products have been posted– including more more images from Sideshow, Hasbro (3.75″, Combat Heroes, Action Battlers) – including the forthcoming TRU exclusive Bench Press and the forthcoming Target exclusive sets.

Check out the pics here!

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SDCC ’09 pics posted!

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SDCC LogoJBL’s “man on the scene” Nomad has sent in the first massive batch of photos from the floor of SDCC 2009!  There are so many pictures, in fact, that they’ve been given their own page with individual galleries by theme!

Check out Nomad’s pics of the stellar “Rise of Cobra” diorama, Hasbro’s movie 3.75″ offerings (including a Charbroil figure), Combat Heroes, Action Battlers, and even some 12″ Sideshow Duke pics!

Visit the 2009 SDCC page now!

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Business Week: “Hasbro’s G.I. Joe is on a risky mission”

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Hasbro logoIn our current economy companies are weighing their expenditures against their potential return very carefully and Pawtucket, RI toy maker Hasbro is no different.

An article by Chris Palmeri of Business Week takes a look at the current-quarter profits of both Hasbro and Mattel and the impact that Hasbro’s summer movies have had on the company’s bottom line.

Check out the original article here.  (Full text after the jump)

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2009 Q & A Round 3 answers posted!

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Hasbro's Q & A sessions

These have actually been up for a few days but I’m just now getting this posted on the front page. 

JBL’s answers from the third round of the bi-monthly Q & A sessions have been posted in the forums!

Check ’em out!  (Fellow Renegades fans– I’m sorry.)

2009 Hasbro Q & A Round 3

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Hasbro’s ongoing Q & A sessins are back!  With the live action film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” premiering in theatres in just over a month, this will be the last  chance to submit questions pertaining to the film toy line.  The deadline for submission will be 6pm CST on Sunday July 5th, 2009.  So, start thinking and submit your questions  here.

Wave 5 Vehicles In Hand Pics! Mini Reviews Added

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Madmac41 Has posted some in hand photos of the Wave 5 vehicles in the Mission Debriefing Area. Head over and check out his pics of the  COBRA Arctic Hiss,COBRAStinger,And last but certainly not least(Especially to Scott) The F.L.A.K Cannon with Outback vs the  COBRA C.L.A.W. with Air Viper Commando.

Hasbro gears up for biggest summer in company’s licensing history!

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Thousands of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE Licensed Products to Land on Retail Shelves Around the World as Highly Anticipated Movies Hit Theaters

 

Hasbro logoPAWTUCKET, R.I. – June 2, 2009 – The Entertainment & Licensing Division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that the combined licensing programs supporting the movie releases of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN and G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA has surpassed Hasbro’s licensing milestones based on the number of deals signed, variety of products spanning major licensing categories, and retail distribution of the goods worldwide.  Hasbro will arrive at the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas on June 2, 2009, with more than 350 licensees on board to bring TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE movie-related products to market this summer and beyond.

 In association with Hasbro, the new DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures live-action movie, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, will debut on June 24, 2009 followed by G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment on August 7, 2009. 

 “Two back-to-back releases of live-action films based on Hasbro’s powerhouse boys action brands has created the perfect global storm from a licensing perspective,” said Bryony Bouyer, Senior Vice President of Licensing, the Americas at Hasbro.  “The combination of these time-tested, proven brands supported by major theatrical premieres presents a rare opportunity for licensees to confidently drive new and innovative products into the worldwide market.”

 

 

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GI JOE Q&A Video with the RESOLUTE Creators

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resoluteYou’ve seen G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE – now hear from the filmmakers themselves! Recently, hundreds of fans submitted their own questions and comments to the show’s creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer). We sat down with all three and asked them our favorite questions among those submitted. Check back to gijoeresolute.com today and watch the exclusive Hasbro video interview!

Check out the video at Hasbro’s site right here!

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Duke & Heavy Duty in Reactive Armor “in hand” pics!

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Joe movie 2Cmderinchief comes through yet again!

Check out more “in hand” pics of two more “Reactive Armor” figures from the forthcoming G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra movie line.

The reactive armor is uncannily similar to the “Sigma suits” seen in the animated series “GIJoe: Sigma 6” which aired on the 4Kids animation block on Fox.