With less than 3 hours left on the kickstarter, Dan’s book has funded! But don’t let that stop you from pledging for one or both of these amazing books before time runs out.
Dan Klingensmith Jr. at Steel City Publishing, LLC is back and has launched his second kickstarter, 3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero” Book Vol. 2
The second book in the series is an 80 page, 9”X10” library of designs and stories ranging from 1982-1994, including some unproduced concepts! This fully colored book will be printed on 100# paper in a Soft Perfect Bind format with a visible spine like a graphic novel. Although there have been many books written about G.I. Joe®, what makes “3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero” series unique is the fact that the information shared within the book comes from exclusive interviews with former employees who worked on the G.I. Joe® brand. Some of the things to expect include:
• The inspiration and influences behind the different figures and vehicles straight from the designers’ point of view…
• Alternate names for figures and vehicles pulled from Larry Hama’s dossiers or from the original concepts themselves…
• Insider stories from former employees ranging from Marketing to Engineering regarding the changes that occurred during the design process…
• Conceptual designs and photographs that will show the progression and different stages of creating a figure or vehicle. This includes concept pencils and inks, sculpture sheets, color studies, color presentation art, models, and much much more!
Make your pledge and join the discussion after the jump!
Xerofall says
Dan Klingensmith Jr. at Steel City Publishing, LLC has launched his second kickstarter, details below...
• The inspiration and influences behind the different figures and vehicles straight from the designers' point of view...
• Alternate names for figures and vehicles pulled from Larry Hama's dossiers or from the original concepts themselves...
• Insider stories from former employees ranging from Marketing to Engineering regarding the changes that occurred during the design process...
• Conceptual designs and photographs that will show the progression and different stages of creating a figure or vehicle. This includes concept pencils and inks, sculpture sheets, color studies, color presentation art, models, and much much more!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...can-herotm-vol
Xerofall says
I have the first book and it's amazing!!!
Never knew the rings on the side of the 1982 Cobra Trooper was piano wire for a garrote or that the pistol on his webgear was a grenade launcher. Those types of details are in these books!
MJjoe4life says
Yes I have been waiting on Dan to get this going!! I can say the first book was great and this one is going to be just as great! He has put a lot time and effort into this. I am def pledging.
YT74 says
Instantly backed! The first one is amazing. I just wish people would have ponied up when he was originally offering it as one book. Either way this is such a great offering.
PinewoodCobra says
Dan is the man! No other book comes close to this kind of insider information.
80s_kid says
This sounds pretty good. I will be backing this and i look forward to the book.
seaneley says
Is there any way to still get the first book? I don't remember anything about this!
C.I.A.D. says
seaneley says
Thanks. I'm definitely pledging for this in the next day or so!
dansjoes.com says
Thanks everyone for the support! Here are 2 more reveals! Please spread the word!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects.../posts/1540821
Keep reading: 3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero" book Vol. 2 - Page 2
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