Geekweek.com has released pics of the upcoming San Dieago Comic-Con exclusive Sgt. Slaughters. One figure will be based on his mail-in version, and one will be based on his figure that came with the Triple ‘T’ tank. Thanks to M6D for the information!
After the lackluster performance of last year’s “Rise of Cobra” themed set, it seems that Hasbro is returning to an exclusive with a much more wide-spread appeal:
Sgt. Slaughter as 2010 Exclusive!
With the cross-over appeal to the wrestling fans as well as the long-time Joe fans, I’m forseeing a sell-out on this particular exclusive akin to the “Convention Destro” from a few years ago.
If 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.
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Just 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.
JBL’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!
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.
The Hasbro booth has apparently started displaying some of the incredible character artwork from the upcoming Resolute animated series. They have inputs up for Duke, Firefly, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Airborne, Storm Shadow and Destro. Some are more revealed than others. JBL is hard at work attempting to get full pictures of all artwork, but until we do, you can check out Hisstank.com and Entertainment News International to get some glimpses of the great designs that are going into this series.
JBL contributor Nomad reports from the floor of SDCC that the new “Best of” Entertainment DVD Battle Pack has been put out on display! While we unfortunately do not have pictures as of yet, the set features the following:
– Alpine
– Jet Pack Duke with a screaming head
– Cobra Trooper w/ Parachute pack, new helmet and the head is tooled with hair
– Cobra Commander w/ Chute pack, new chromed face, new helmet tooling, a CLAW and the bomb prop he tries to blow up the Statue of Liberty with in the Intro of the movie.
Keep checking this thread for more details, and keep your eyes peeled to the SDCC section for all the latest!
Online G.I. Joe stalwart YoJoe has come through with some great San Diego ComicCon coverage, and you can check out their gallery here.
Definitely stay posted to the online G.I. Joe Community as a whole today as the Hasbro panel is from 11:30am to 12:30pm Pacific Time today (2:30pm-3:30pm Eastern). Hopefully some more details and information about the toys, movie, and Resolute cartoon will start spreading later on today.
As always, too, make sure to visit our SDCC Section to discuss all the great product reveals and info!
