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The 2008 3.75″ convention set preview has begun!

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joecon2008.gifThe folks at GIJoeClub.com have released the first official image from the 2008 Collector’s Convention exclusive 3.75″ figure set!

One of the top minions of the imfamous Headman, Gristle appears to take center stage this year with an all-new deco and some brand-new hardware.  He’s packing a shotgun and the signature weapon of the illusive Munitia  and is ready to lay some serious hurt down on the members of the GIJoe SWAT unit.  However, his shadow hints are more firepower yet to come.

Check out the 2008 3.75″ Convention set preview now!

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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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Sideshow Toys officially announces 12″ license

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sideshow.gifIn a move everyone has been expecting for a few weeks, Sideshow Toys has officially announced that they will be producing 12″ figures based on the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero mythos.

According to their press release “Collectors can look forward to an incredible line from Sideshow – it’s really a line created by fans for fans – very detailed and utilizing the best modern production techniques, and heavily inspired by the classic Real American Hero era designs.”

Suggested retail price is starting at $79.99, and you can read the full press release here.

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2008 Toy Fair Coverage!

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toyfair2008.gifGeneral Hawk made the trek down to NYC this weekend to attend Hasbro’s “Collector’s Event” at the 2008 International Toy Fair!

What he saw made many a Joe fan’s heart stop with shock and awe!

Check out Justin’s Toy Fair 2008 Coverage featuring some of the cleanest images on the web!

For more coverage of the 2008 Toy Fair, check out these other sites:
ActionFigureInsider.com
ASMZine.com
HISSTank.com
ToyNewsI.com
YoJoe.com

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Hasbro’s 2008 press release!

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Hasbro logoWith the 2008 International Toy Fair less than 24 hours away, Hasbro’s PR firm has issued a press release offering fans a glimpse of what is to come for the “Real American Heroes” in 2008.

Animation Packs? Vehicles? 40 new single-carded figures? 12 new comic packs? New 12″ figures?

Check out the press release at Hasbro.com and then check back here this weekend for coverage of the 2008 Toy Fair!

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BBTS: Comic Packs wave 5 up for pre-order!

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bigbadtoystore2.jpgJBL sponsor BigBadToyStore now has the wave 5 comic packs listed for pre-order. 

Wave 5 will consist of Destro & Iron Grenadier, Cobra Commander Vs. Tripwire, and Lieutenant Falcon Vs. Nemesis Enforcer.  (This last set seems to indicate the potental for “cartoon packs” in the line.)  All three packs have a tentative arrival date of May 2008.

Pre-order a set or a case today!

Sideshow Toys announces GIJoe license!

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sideshow.gifIn what may be the most ambiguous announcement to date, Sideshow Toys unveiled their Super Bowl commercial which features a familar group of characters, glimpsed only briefly in shadow.

The ad promises a “big reveal” Februay 17 – 20 at SideshowCollectibles.com.

Sideshow Collectibles has an established reputation for producing highly-detailed 12″ scale figures.

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2008 Wave 4 up for pre-order at BigBadToyStore.com!

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bigbadtoystore2.jpgJBL sponsor BigBadToyStore.com is now listing 2008 Wave 4 of the single-carded 25th Anniversary single-carded figures for pre-order. A complete set includes one each of Major Bludd, Cobra Viper, Snake Eyes V7 with Parka, Roadblock V2 – City Assault, Cobra Commander with M.A.S.S. Device Crystal, Cobra Officer – Python Patrol, Baroness and Flint – Tiger Force.

Pre-order your set HERE!

GI Joe Toys “R” Us Exclusive pictures at GIJoeClub.com

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Senior Ranking Officers Set 1GIJoeClub.com has posted images for upcoming Toys “R” Us Exclusive multi-packs including the Snake Eyes Vs. Red Ninjas, COBRA Night Watch, and the 3 “Senior Ranking Officers” packs.

Hit up the GIJoe Club website to check them out, and click here to discuss this in our forums.

New 25th Anniversary items listed at ToysRUs.com

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While no images are available yet, a number of new listings have appeared on ToysRUs.com. Items of note include:

GI Joe Senior Ranking Crimson Guard Command
GI Joe Senior Ranking COBRA Infantry Command
GI Joe Senior Ranking Command
GI Joe Troop Builder Firefly Vs. Greenshirts
GI Joe Troop Builder COBRA Special Operations
GI Joe Troop Builder COBRA Crimson Guard

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