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Q & A Round 3 2010 Answers!

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Hasbro's Q & A sessions

Hasbro returned their answers to your questions from Round 3 of the bi-monthly GIJoe Q&A. 

1) In the past we the fans have been able to utilize the Q & A as a way to express to the Joe design team what characters we would like for them to bring back to figure form, What is the best way for us to get that message out to them now?

A-N/A

2) Is the POC line (or a new theme line) going to continue alongside the Cartoon line until the Joe Movie II line starts?
A-2) The Pursuit of Cobra line will end when the G.I. Joe Renegades line hits stores. Unfortunately it is still too early to discuss a line in support of any possible movie sequel.

3) Can tell us anything more about this new cartoon, like are they going to stick to the core of the original characters or are we going to see more gender and race swapping. Are you going to keep dynamics like Flint & Lady Jaye?

A-3) G.I. Joe Renegades can be viewed as an origins story for the 1980’s G.I. Joe vs. Cobra saga. In this way, the core essence and spirit of the brand and key characters will be clearly recognizable in the show to fans of the 1980’s. But as with most “re-imaginings” there may be some differences versus the 80’s.

Discuss these answers in the forums!

The Joe Declassified Project returns to the 2010 G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention

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The Joe Declassified Project will return to the G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention this year, and arriving back with a bang. For those that were able to visit us last year, you were privy to see some of the coolest and most revealing Joe items of your collecting career. This year, we plan to return with more of the same, as well as another issue of our free newsletter! This one will is in full color, and it comes in at almost 30 pages of Joe material, including a huge behind the scenes peek at the making of the G.I. Joe movie by one of the Rise of Cobra’s Production Assistants, Josh Eggebeen. If you love this hobby like we do, then come on by our booth!

The Joe Declassified Mission Statement:

We feel that it is high time that we, the fans of G.I. Joe, take up the responsibility of ensuring the growth of our hobby – both in wealth of knowledge, and broadening the fan base to welcome everyone into the overarching community. As collectors, we have all spoken of, or heard others speak of things they wish to see in the community; secrets to be revealed, collecting tools made available, and so forth. We aim to go out of our way to ensure these voices are heard, and these desires become reality. We wish to work with other existing groups that are fan owned, operated and oriented, and seek to put aside those here solely to profit at the collectors expense; those who hold no love for our hobby.

We are putting our money where our mouth is. None of our endeavors will be for profit. A stronger, collaborative community is reward enough. Our newsletter was, and will continue to be, free to the collector. Our website aims to aid fellow collectors in every way possible, while stripping away old trappings that have discouraged us all in the past. With you, we will forge a stronger and united community based on sharing, inclusion and assistance. Now is the time for us to all come together and lead G.I. Joe back to being the number one toy brand is has been various times in the past. With you, we can make this happen. The future is yours.

Thank you for making this hobby better,

Sam “Nomad” Damon

Molten Monkey International Debuting New 1:18 Original Toy License at JoeCon!

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Molten Monkey International Debuting New Original Toy License at Joe Con 2010!

Molten Monkey International LLC is proud to announce a line of 1:18 action figures, vehicles, and playsets based on characters from an all-new original story. MMI has been working with distinguished toy designers Ron Rudat and Guy Cassaday to bring action figures back to their roots. Some of their amazing designs will be on display at the Molten Monkey booth. Guy Cassaday will be in attendance at the MMI booth to sign autographs and discuss anything related to the new toy line, his history with GI Joe, and his work with Tonka. Ron Rudat will also be present at the show as a special guest of Master Collector and Joe Con 2010.

Guy Cassaday

Guy Cassaday’s extensive and diverse career in product design and illustration has contributed to some of the most significant American toy concepts in the last three decades including the redesign of the iconic Tonka Mighty Dump Truck. His career at Tonka led to the design of other construction vehicles, bringing to life his love of vehicle design. A brief stint at Playskool in Chicago led Guy to Hasbro, Inc. where he excelled as the premier GI Joe vehicle designer known for large vehicles such as the Mobile Command Center, Persuader, Sky Storm, Conquest and Rolling Thunder. In 1997, Guy launched Cassaday Design, Inc. and branched off into general consumer product design while keeping his hand in the toy industry.

Ron Rudat

Ron Rudat started working for Hasbro Toy Company in 1971 as an illustrator, eventually working his way up to Senior Designer in his 28 year tenure. Starting in 1980, Ron was responsible for figure designs of the Real American Hero toy line continuing through the 1987 assortment. In addition, he designed accessories, vehicles, weapons, and many of the logos including the infamous Cobra logo. He now runs and owns Bright Ideas! Design, Inc. doing freelance for such companies as Hasbro, Mattel, Toybiz, among others. He and his son, Tristan Rudat, have also been working on a documentary telling the story of the artists and designers responsible for bringing GIJOE to life.

Don’t forget to stop by the Molten Monkey International booth at Joe Con 2010 in April, in Providence, Rhode Island. There will be freebies given away, and the official website will go live after the convention. Hope to see you all there!

Forgotten Figure?

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Board member ‘Underbrush’ has posed a question that I’m sure has happened to a number of us. ‘Who’s your ‘forgotten figure?’ is a thread that allows members to confess who it is that suffers from ‘Ghostrider Syndrome’. Head on over and share your stories!

G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club AT Set Pics Posted

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The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club have posted images of their first three exclusive Adventure Team sets. You can view all the full-sized pics and the full press release here.

SDCC Sgt. Slaughter Exclusive Pics Revealed

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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!

JoeCon Interrogator Pics Posted

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The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club have posted images of their final figure from the convention boxed set, Interrogator. You can view all the full-sized pics and the full press release here.

JoeCon Red Shadows Trooper Pics Posted

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The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club have posted images of their fourth upcoming convention figure, the Red Shadows Trooper. You can view all the full-sized pics and the full press release here.

SDCC 2010 Exclusive is… SGT SLAUGHTER!!

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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.

Toy Fair 2010 coverage rolls in from across the web!

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This weekend many Joe fans were hunkered down over their computers hitting “refresh” waiting for the latest news from the International Toy Fair in New York City.  News and pics have started pouring in at the sites listed below:

GeneralsJoes.com

ToyNewsI.com:

YoJoe.com

TheTerrordrome.com

So, new figures– or at least redeco’ed “Pursuit of Cobra” figures with no more movie likenesses, new vehicles, Sigma 6 Mechs overhauled, Resolute 7 packs, and more.  It seems that the line is in transition yet again but at least the Resolute figures are FINALLY seeing the light of day.