Archives for April 2009
G.I. Joe Rise Of Cobra SDCC 2009 Exclusive Destro
HISS Tank.com has just received new G.I. Joe Movie Rise of Cobra SDCC 2009 Destro action figure images. Thanks to eBay seller ws_toys for posting up his auction images, here is our first look at this figure.
To view the SDCC 2009 Exclusive Destro click the Title Bar. [Read more…]
New G.I. Joe Rise Of Cobra Repaints!
HISS Tank.com has just received new images from unitedwell923 of new G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra repaints, as well as some previously seen figures, such as the Modern Era Lamprey & Range Viper. This new set of images includes a new Storm Shadow repaint, that has colors reminiscent of the Valor VS Venom version of Storm Shadow. Could this figure come with the modified backpack w/slots for hookswords & 2-section staff that the G.I. Joe Resolute comic pack training Snake Eyes was pictured with?
Also pictured is the Duke repaint that is rumored to be Barrel Roll, Reactive Impact Armor Duke, Scarlett, a repaint of the M.A.R.S. Officer, Heavy Duty(desert repaint), Ice Viper(black visor, is this a variant?), & the Paris Pursuit versions of Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow.
Click on the title bar to see all of these images! [Read more…]
Hasbro and Discovery to Create TV Network Featuring Hasbro Brands
Hasbro has announced that they, along with Discovery Communications, will create a joint venture that will create a television network and website based on Hasbro brands. Among the brands named in the article includes G.I. Joe and Transformers. The network will operate as the current Discovery Kids until a new programing slate and an a new name debuts in late 2010. Programming will be geared toward children under 14.
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IDW G.I. Joe Solicitations For May 6th
The following are solicitations for IDW‘s G.I. Joe books set for release on May 6th.
G.I. Joe Movie Prequel #3Chuck Dixon (w) • SL Gallant (a) • Joe Corroney, photo (c)
“BARONESS”
Using her feminine wiles and deadly styles, the Baroness plans to steal a centuries-old valuable from a billionaire oil sheik. Wild nightlife mixes with dangerous wild life on the Italian Riviera as Cobra’s deadliest female attempts the heist of the century in this action-wracked tale that leads right into this Summer’s biggest movie hit!
Classic GI Joe, Vol. 3 TPB[/B]
Larry Hama (w) • Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, Mike Vosburg, Jon D’Agostino, Russ Heath (a) • J. Scott Campbell (c)
The original Marvel Comics adventures of America’s elite special-mission force continues with a special silent issue featuring Snakes Eyes and Scarlett, mysterious twin tattoos, a funeral for a friend, and plastic surgery for a wounded enemy. Plus the (old) origin of Snake Eyes revealed!
Click on the discuss button below to see a 5-page preview of the G.I. Joe Movie Prequel #3 featuring the Baroness! [Read more…]
Free Comic Book Day Featuring IDW G.I, Joe/Transformers Comic May 2nd!
Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday, May 2nd, and one of the free comics to be given out that day, is a Transformers Animated & G.I. Joe comic book by IDW!
Here’s what the Free Comic Book Day site had to say:
G.I. Joe and the Transformers kick off IDW’s FCBD09 promotional comic with three great stories! First up is an 11-page Transformers Animated tale that features a young Optimus Prime in his days at the Autobot Academy. Next is not one, but two great G.I. Joe stories – a six-page story written by the maestro behind-the-series today, and the second written by the maestro behind the series originally! Secrets are revealed and action abounds!32pgs, FC
FREE!
Head on over to your favorite participating comic book stores to pick up this, and many other books for free! [Read more…]
New Modern Era Alley Viper Images!
Thanks to jt0085851 we have images of the upcoming Modern Era Alley Viper. This is one of the most anticipated army builders of this year, and will be arriving in the upcoming 7-packs. Originally slated to be single packed, we might still see this as a single carded release as other figures from waves 14 & 15 have surfaced in the past few weeks.
Don’t let the bright orange fool you, this urban Viper is armed to the teeth and ready to destroy! Click on the title bar to see more! [Read more…]
G.I. Joe Con 2009 Crimson Twins
Thanks to HISS Tank.com boards member Ekko for posting up new in-hand images of upcoming G.I. Joe Con Set Crimson Twins: Tomax & Xamot!
To view the new Tomax & Xamot images click the Title Bar. [Read more…]
The Outer Rim Collectibles.com Store Update
We’ve just recently updated the entire GI Joe Section. Hall of Heroes cases are still available.
MOTU Classics Mer-Man, Faker & Stratos are in stock for those that missed out.
In other news, the eCrater store has been revived as the venue to carry our loose 3 3/4″ figures. Currently Modern Joes and a few GI Joe Vs Cobra figures in stock. We will be adding Vintage Joes and figures from the entire Star Wars line in the future.
The Outer Rim Collectibles eCrater StoreThere is also a link to the eCrater store at the bottom of The Outer Rim Collectibles home page.
As an added bonus, any orders made on both sites within a 24 hour period will be combined…including shipping.
As always, we appreciate the support of the Hiss Tank G.I. Joe Community!!! [Read more…]
Hasbro G.I. Joe Resolute Q&A
Hasbro has set up a special Q&A for fans of G.I. Joe Resolute!
You’ve seen Resolute – now get the answers to all your burning questions! The creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer) that brought you Resolute will discuss your questions and feedback in an exclusive Hasbro interview.Submit your questions by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3rd – then return to gijoeresolute.com on May 7, 2009 and watch the interview to see if we picked your question and to get all the behind-the-scenes intel!
Click Here To Enter Your G.I. Joe Resolute Question [Read more…]