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Alexx Shorts: 30th Iron Grenadier
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Alexx Shorts: Low Light Brings the Pain!
Brings it to me, that is. Check ’em out by clicking the aggravated AAAAAGGGGHH!!
GI Joe Q & A Round 3 2011 Answers!
Okay gang we got the answers back to the latest Q & A and they can be seen here!
Fun Publications debuts Action Figure Display System
Every collector has this dilemma– how best to display your loose figure collection? There are never enough of the proprietary action figure stands that are usually included with most figures in a line but those aren’t always the most exciting things in the world. Plus, nothing is more boring than row upon row of figures stacked in front of each other in a relatively static environment. After all, a good display can really make a collection “POP!” Enter a new solution from Fun Publications…
Fun Publications introduces a new and dynamic way to display!
Fort Worth, TX – April 19th, 2011 – Fun Publications, Inc, the promoter of BotCon, GIJoeCon and the operators of the Official Collectors’ Clubs for both Transformers and G.I. Joe under license from Hasbro, is proud to present a new and exciting offering to the action figure collecting community!
The company has developed an “Action Figure Display System” for use in displaying different brands of 4″ action figures such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Marvel Universe and many more. What sets this system apart from other “figure stands” on the market is the wide variety of ways it can be integrated into almost any collection. It is MORE than just a “stand”.
“We wanted to create something that gave collectors options for displaying their figures and give them the ability use their own imaginations in the process”, says Brian Savage of Fun Publications. “We think that collectors will come up with other uses beyond what we’ve already envisioned and that they will look forward to the additional add-ons and upgrades that we are already discussing.”
Diorama style backdrop cards can be used to create mini-environments utilizing an upright clip arm and another clip at the rear foot of the base. The upright arm can also be removed and the foot clip used to display file cards or other package elements. Carded figures can also be displayed along side an “out of package sample” as well.
The bases have two individual foot pegs, which allow unique posing ability for single figures, giving maximum stability, or two figures can be displayed together by allocating one foot peg to each figure. The stands can be aligned and share a common backdrop if so desired.
The multiple applications and modular construction are why this is called a “system” and not “figure stands”. The unique design will allow for the addition of other elements and modifications in the future to add even more flexibility to the “Action Figure Display System”.
About FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC.
For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit www.TransformersClub.com, www.GIJoeClub.com, www.GIJoeCon.com, and www.BotCon.com.
To order your own Action Figure Display System (AFDS), just visit the Club Store today!
Zed takes on “The Many Faces of Firefly” in a mega-review
The Many Faces of Firely @ ZedsJoeSite.com
It’s been forever since I’ve written a review for JBL. However, that hasn’t stopped me from still reading reviews of Joe products both old and new. As such, I’ve been LOVING the “Many Faces Of…” series that Zed has been posting over at ZedsJoeSite.com. Sure, I may not always agree with his ratings but I still enjoy seeing such a comprehensive look at the many versions of a single character that Hasbro has inundated fans and collectors since the relaunch of G.I. Joe back in 2000.
It seemed a no-brainer that both Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow would be featured given the fact that they seem to have a new version released every third Thursday of the month. However, I was extremely pleased to see that Zed takes on Cobra’s premiere saboteur in his latest installment!
Check out The Many Faces of Firefly over at Zed’s site!
RAHC Guide ordering information!!!
If you missed this year’s Collector’s Convention, you missed out on the opportunity to pick up a copy “in hand.” However, James has come through with the promised information on how to order you very own copy and have it delivered to your door!
Hi gang, the moment is finally here! I’m not going to set up a fancy lil e-mail, just type out the bare basics so please visit www.rahcguide.com to catch up on all the fan reviews of the R.A.H.C. Guide on your favorite message boards!! With that being said, the cost of the book is $40 with $5 shipping and handling. Payment can be paypalled via kuukuuson@hotmail.com. You may send the payment as a gift but if you choose not to, please allow paypal to adjust your payment to accomodate paypal fees. Orders will be held until total payment is made and you will be notified of any additional costs. When you send your paypal payment, please include your address and any specific information for your order in the paypal notification as that is how I will be keeping track of your order. I will copy and paste the address so please make sure it’s correct. I will gladly entertain international orders so please contact me here (rahc.guide@gmail.com) so I can look into how much shipping is to your location.I am very excited to provide this book for you and can’t wait to hear your response! Please remember that not only is this guide self published in limited quantities, it is being processed and shipped by myself and might take some time. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!Sincerely,James “KuuKuuSon” Kavanaugh Jr.
Seriously– what are you waiting for? Order your copy TODAY! (I know I have.)
RAHC Guide debuts on March 31st!
There’s an added incentive to attend the Collector’s Convention this year… and it’s not from the Collector’s Club!
March 2011 – Debuting at the 2011 G.I. Joe Convention, the adventure continued in 1997 and is now completely documented in the R.A.H.C. Guide!
After a brief hiatus in 1994, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero gained a resurgence in pop culture causing a re-release of some favorite characters in their classic molds. This revival eventually induced some experimenting with these classic characters in bold and exciting new directions. Not only did fans get to revisit some of their most cherished icons within the G.I. Joe mythos, they were introduced to new characters that are now known and loved.
This full color, 172 page compendium fully explores all six series that were produced within the second generation O-ring torso era (1997-2007) including the Built to Rule line and the Collectors Club special releases. This guide beautifully illustrates the era’s 689 action Figures, 135 vehicles and play sets and 1,349 accessories including all known variations. Not only is every accessory present and accounted for, they have each been assigned a unique number and identified throughout the resource guide. The accessories are then culminated in a separate section clearly displayed and organized by category. Each action figure has been carefully examined between its initial run and further re-releases to ensure that an accurate sample is clearly and concisely presented for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots.
Subscribe to the R.A.H.C. Guide’s e-mail list at rahc.guide@gmail.com to stay in tune with all the latest updates and obtain ordering info!
This is the guidebook that I’ve been waiting years for. I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m an unabashed fan of the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra and Real American Hero Classics era and this tome is going to do those figures justice! If you’ve met James, you know he’s a passionate Joe fan and it shows in ever single page and image from this impressive work.
My only regret is that I have to wait until after the con to snag a copy! It cannot get into my hands soon enough!
Skystriker returns in 2011!! New Cobra Osprey!
It’s times like this that I miss no longer attending Toy Fair. However, Justin of GeneralsJoes.com was diligently on the scene and has provided some great information to accompany Hasbro’s latest slew of press images. It would seem that 2011 marks the return of a fan-favorite vehicle that many had assumed was lost for good – the SKYSTRIKER!
Not only that, but eagle-eyed fans of G.I. Joe Renegades should like what they see being added to Cobra’s arsenal!
Mid-Size – Due Summer, 2011; MSRP $19.99
- Cobra HISS w/ HISS Driver
- G.I. Joe VAMP Mark II w/ Steel Brigade Delta
- Cobra Black Dragon VTOL w/ Air-Viper
G.I. Joe Skystriker w/ Ace – Due Summer, 2011; MSRP $29.99
For more pics, check out Justin’s AWESOME coverage at GeneralsJoes.com!
2011 G.I. Joe SDCC exclusives images
Hasbro really knocked one out of the park this year with their SDCC exclusives! Based on Devil’s Due Press’ first volume of “G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers”, this year will see the release of a non-tranformable “Starscream” Skystriker as well as a pilot version of Cobra Commander. However, the icing on the plastic cake comes in the form of the Commander’s accessory– MEGATRON himself!!!
Even though I won’t be attending SDCC, I’ll be doing my darnedest to get my hands on one of these!
