JoeBattleLines has received the answers to Hasbro’s latest round of G.I. Joe Q & A sessions, and they’re posted in the forum right here.
Also, be sure to check out GeneralsJoes Q & A page to get all of the various questions and answers in one easy-to-follow central location!
The folks at Hasbro have revamped GIJoe.com.
Hello G.I. Joe Fans!
We have some exciting news to share. As you all know, 2009 is the year of G.I. Joe and now there’s a web site that will be your one stop location for everything G.I. Joe leading into the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
GIJOE.COM, launches today, exactly 3 months from the movie’s premiere, will be filled with great content, exclusive news and announcements and sneak peeks at upcoming products and footage. We hope you will share this with all of your readers.
Yo Joe!
This info is straight from the GeneralsJoes site. Thanks for the Intel Justin.
Reuters is reporting that the Discovery Channel and Hasbro have formed a joint venture to create a new Children’s TV Network and website that will specialize in children’s programming showcasing many of Hasbro’s brands including G.I. Joe. This specific quote gives a good outline of what to expect:
“Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) and Discovery Communications (DISCA.O) announced a joint venture that includes a television network and website that will carry children’s and family entertainment featuring Hasbro brands like G.I. Joe, My Little Pony and Trivial Pursuit.” Continue reading
The fine folks at Hasbro want to give us the chance to ask the Resolute Film Makers any questions we may have. Read the details.
You’ve seen Resolute – now get the answers to all your burning questions! The creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer) that brought you Resolute will discuss your questions and feedback in an exclusive Hasbro interview.
Submit your questions by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3rd – then return to gijoeresolute.com on May 7, 2009 and watch the interview to see if we picked your question and to get all the behind-the-scenes intel!
| Thanks for sending your question to Hasbro. Check back May 7 to see if we chose your question.
Here is a link to submit your question. Share your submitted questions with the rest of the members here. Thanks to Gen. Scarlett for the intel. |
Once again, the crew at Hasbro has opened the floodgates to questions from the fans as part of the bi-monthly Q & A sessions.
Visit JBL’s Q & A Submission thread and post your three questions!
Submissions will be accepted until 6pm CST on Sunday May 3, 2009.
Following on the heels of the past two years worth of successful summer exclusives, Hasbro issued the following press release today:
April 24, 2009
Hasbro announces its special edition G.I. JOE figures for San Diego Comic-Con
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 12” BARONESS Special Edition Figure
(Adult Colletible; Approximate Retail Price: $29.99; Available through Hasbro at San Diego Comic-Con)
Just in time for the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, due out on August 7th from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro, Hasbro introduces the first and only 12” BARONESS figure. The figure, in the likeness of BARONESS actress Sienna Miller as seen in the upcoming movie, features a soft goods trench coat and body suit as well as multiple signature weapons. The figure comes with an R. Black designed “COBRA recruiting poster” featuring BARONESS and features the “COBRA Office of Propaganda” seal of approval. The figure and poster are packaged together in a premium faux-leather box with embossed foil.
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 3 ¾” DESTRO 2-Pack Special Edition Figures
(Ages 4 and Up; Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Available through Hasbro at San Diego Comic-Con)
Covertly retrieved from a G.I. JOE evidence storage facility and released by the “COBRA Office of Propaganda,” this special edition 3 ¾” DESTRO 2-Pack represents James “Destro” McCullen’s personal bound tome containing the history of the Clan McCullen. Opens to reveal two fully articulated 3 ¾” carded McCullen figures with masks and accessories as seen in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, as well as a timeline highlighting the weapons supplying escapades of each McCullen generation throughout history.
Cmderinchief continues to offer up great previews of the forthcoming “Rise of Cobra” movie figures. His latest photo shoot features the Viper Commando figure– a tough armored trooper that is going to prove a difficult opponent for GIJoe.
Check out cmderinchief’s pics of the Viper Commando!
Cmderinchief is one diligent fan! He’s posted pics of the forthcoming masked Storm Shadow figure from wave 1 of the forthcoming movie action figure line.
Check out the pics and join in the discussion in the forums!
From GIJoe.com:
Episodes Of Highly Anticipated G.I. Joe: RESOLUTE Series To Air Online Leading Up To Broadcast Finale On Adult Swim
Hasbro announced today that G.I. Joe: Resolute, an adult fan oriented animated mini-series, will be broadcast via Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim on television as well as online. Based on the classic G.I. JOE brand, Hasbro created 60 minutes of total content for this new story which will be presented as 11 episodes.
Beginning on April 17, fans will be able to see the first five minutes of the brand new, stand-alone animated mini-series on AdultSwim.com. These episodes are broken down to ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale. Following the first episode on April 17, subsequent installments will be posted on the Adult Swim website leading up to a full presentation of the entire series. This finale will be broadcast on Adult Swim April 25 at midnight. This televised event will not only feature all episodes seen online, but will be the first time fans can watch the final 10 minutes of the G.I. Joe: Resolute saga. All episodes, including the finale, will be available to view online after this airing. Continue reading
JBL board member MaxPower has posted pics of his Hall of Heroes figures! The reason for the ‘almost’ is they are still in the package as he awaits a second set to open. Check out his pics and comments in the MissionDebriefing Area!
