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2008 wave 3 REVIEWED!

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dukemini.jpgWild 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!

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Operation: Rescue Doc REVIEWED!

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docprofile.jpgThe first mail-away premium of the 25th Anniversary line has arrived!

Debuting in 1983, Carl “Doc” Greer immediately became a fan-favorite character. With key appearances in both the Marvel Comics series as well as the Sunbow animated cartoon, the khaki-clad medic became a staple in many GIJoe collections. It seemed only fitting when Hasbro announced that Doc would be the first mail-away figure of the line that commerated two-and-a-half decades of everyone’s favorite “Real American Heroes”.

Check out the review of Doc in the 25th Anniversary Review Index!

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Target exclusive vehicle/driver sets REVIEWED!

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awestrikersmall.jpgThe Target-exclusive vehicle & driver sets have been reviewed!

Retail giant Target has long since been an advocate for the GIJoe brand. With the 25th Anniversary line hitting store shelves it seemed only fitting that the Minnesota-based retailer be granted a few exclusive items– and what exclusives they are! The AWE Striker w/ Crankcase, the venerable Cobra HISS w/ vehicle driver, and the Night Specter w/ Grand Slam are disappearing from toy shelves as you read this.

Check out the reviews in the 25th Anniversary Review Index!

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2008 wave 2 reviewed! (Wave 1 too!)

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rocknroll.gifThe tag-team reviews are back!

This time around, Fred & Justin take a look at 2008 wave 2 featuring Battle Armor Cobra Commander, Rock ‘n Roll, and Torpedo.  It’s not the largest wave released in the anniversary line but it contains three figures that are sure to leave an impression on any GIJoe fan! 

Plus, 2008 wave 1 has finally been posted!

 Check out all of the single-carded figure reviews in the 25th Anniversary Review Index!

Discuss these reviews in the forums!

Comic Packs Wave 3 REVIEWED!

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gijoe_03.gifNot even a nearly total computer systems crash could delay these reviews!

Wave 3 of the 25th Anniversary comic packs is the first assortment to feature all-new comic stories from GIJoe master scribe Larry Hama. New tales featuring Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Tomax, Xamot, and even Scarface are found in the latest wave of comic packs to hit store shelves. New figures and new comics?!! It’s a winning combination!

Check out the new reviews at the 25th Anniversary Comic Pack Index!

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25th Anniversary Comic Packs REVIEWED!

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The “tag-team” reviews are back!

Justin and Fred take a look at the newly-released 25th Anniversary comic packs #1, #14, #21, and #24! This time, however, they brought along a third in the form of Scott “madmac41” McAllister– as the “terrible trio” takes on comic pack #30 featuring the Dreadnoks!

It’s all in the newly created 25th Anniversary Comic Pack Index here at JBL!

25th Anniversary Updates at Magnum6Delta.com!

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comicpacks.gifThe first wave of 2008 and all five 25th Anniversary comic packs have been added to the Virtual Toy Shelf at Magnum6Delta.com.

All-new desktop background and filecard images for Crimson Guard, Destro, Flash, Snake Eyes, and Snow Job as well as Comic Packs #1, #14, #21, #24, and #30 are available for download!

While you’re there, be sure to check out the rest of M6D’s fantastic wallpapers, desktop images, and screensavers!

Happy New Year! Welcome 2008!

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newyears.gifHappy New Year!

2007 is gone, fading into the sands of time.  With it passes the “official 25th Anniversary year”, the old forums and main page, as well as the 8″ scale line.

2008 will be an exciting year to be a GIJoe.  Hasbro will announce the status of the comic book license, filming will begin on the live-action motion picture, and fans will have more new-construction figures heading to stores than they can shake a stick at.  There will be more dio-stories from folks like General Hawk, Violentfix, and Spin Doctor and more customs from a score of talented folks out there who continually astound us all with their creativity and sculpting prowess. 

So, to all the folks who visit JBL to “get their fix” of news, reviews, and discussion of our favorite “Real American Heroes”, I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy New Year!  May 2008 exceed its predecessor in terms of health and happiness!

Yo Joe!

Fred

25th Anniversary Wave 4 gallery posted!

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gijoe_03.gifIt’s the end of 2007 and Hasbro has released one more wave (technically two) of figure for those last minute Christmas shoppers! Wave 4, a series of eight previously released Battle Pack figures, consists of Cobra Air Trooper, Cobra Commander, Destro, Duke, Gung-Ho, Roadblock, Scarlett, and Storm Shadow. It’s a perfect fit for those fans who are maintaining a collection of all of the carded figures. As these figures have been previously reviewed, I’ve posted a gallery of the images of the carded figures in the 25th Anniversary Review Index.

Also, I’ve managed to find most of Wave 5 so look for reviews of the Crimson Guard, Flash, and Snow Job soon!

JoeBattleLines Main Page Update

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As you’ve hopefully noticed, JoeBattleLines has a brand new front page!  We’ve merged the regular main page with a new newsfeed format to keep the newest G.I. Joe news and information at the frontpage where everyone can see it.  Along with the news page update there is a new “RSS” feed reader which you can subscribe to.  This will automatically refresh your browser with the latest G.I. Joe news and information as it comes.

Hopefully everyone enjoys this new interface and keeps on coming back to JBL as a great source for your favorite G.I. Joe information and news.