Our good friends at BigBadToyStore.com have posted even more new pre-orders for forthcoming GIJoe items:
GI JOE – VEHICLES WAVE 2
Hasbro brings us two brand new vehicles – the Firebat and SHARC with Deep 6. These two are packed with the Trouble Bubble and Vamp with Clutch.
The case of four retails at $64.99 and is scheduled to arrive in September.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS15615&mode=retail
Cmderinchief unveiled new “in box” pics of two of the forthcoming Toys R Us exclusive five-packs: the Crimson Guard and Firefly vs. GIJoe Troopers.
Featuring new paint decos and some dynamic packaging, these troop-builder sets are tenatively scheduled to hit Toys R Us stores later in 2008.
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After some rather abrupt changes to plans this year, convention coverage is coming in– this time from CmderinChief and General Hawk!
Check out the Operation: Convention forum for the latest updates including:
I’d like to thank CmnderinChief for taking over coverage at the last minute. His hard work this weekend is GREATLY appreciated.
Also, check out fantastic coverage of this weekend’s event at YoJoe.com, ToyNewsI.com, and HISSTank.com.
Discuss all of the convention news in the Operation: Convention forum!
A few years ago, pictures of a new style 3.75″ Cobra Commander surfaced on the web. Much more futuristic in nature, this was a sleek new take on the “most dangerous man alive”. Unfortunately, the 3.75″ line went on hiatus and the design was instead moved to the 8″ scale Sigma 6 line…. until now!
Check out the review of the 2008 Collector’s Club “Robot Rebellion” Cobra Commander figure at GeneralsJoes.com!
You asked… and Hasbro answered!
Check out the answers to the JBL questions for the 2008 Round 2 Q & A session!
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the chance to submit a question for round 3!
Continuing the collaborative efforts between GeneralsJoes.com and JBL, the latest wave of comic packs have been reviewed. Shipwreck vs. Copperhead, Firefly vs Storm Shadow, and Duke vs. Red Star have all been added to the 25th Comic Pack Review Index as well as the GeneralsJoes.com Comic Pack Review Page!
A big thanks goes out to Scott “Madmac41” McAllister for the hook-up on the comic packs!
Major Bludd, Roadblock v2, Arctic Trooper Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander w/ MASS crystals, Tiger Force Flint, Python Patrol Officer, and the Baroness are some of the latest figures in the 25A style that are hitting store shelves!
They’ve all just been reviewed at the 25th Anniversary Index!
It’s amazing what you can find on the way to work in the morning.
2008 wave 4 has begun to appear on retail pegs across the country. Check out a few loose pics over the forums!
Expect a full review from Fred & Justin soon!
Wild Bill, HISS driver, Cobra Viper, Snake Eyes, Spirit, and Duke (w/ jetpack) join the ranks of the 25th Anniversary collection in 2008 wave 3!
The ranks of both GIJoe and Cobra are bolstered in this latest wave of 25A action figures! Cobra gains two signature troopers, GIJoe adds a helicopter pilot, tracker, and another version of everyone’s favorite commando to the ranks. Even Duke gets a face-lift and some slick new gear in his latest incarnation!
Check out the reviews by Leo & General Hawk at the 25th Anniversary Review Index!
Going slightly under the radar is an article on Forbes.com stating that Hasbro has reacquired the rights to distribution of the Sunbow Productions library of animated titles. This, of course, includes all episode of G.I. Joe from 1982 through 1987 (before DiC took over).
Potentially great news for cartoon fans and those of us who have been overspending on DVD’s and waiting anxiously for Season Two, part 2.
Click here to discuss this news in our forums and thanks to board member Mercer for the info.