Well, Ladies & Gentlemen…it’s the saddest part of the weekend. The time where we wonder where the weekend went to so quickly, say goodbye to friends and begin to pack up as we prepare to head home. For those of us that were “Homefront Heroes”, we may not have to pack & travel, but the “awe, man” feeling sets in for us as well as we realize that JoeCon 2015 is coming to a close and it’ll be a whole year before JoeCon 2016 (in sunny Florida, right Joe Club? :D)
All that aside, what a great weekend it was! Hasbro was in attendance and showed us what we have in store for this year. They also filled us in on what’s on the horizon (kinda), so there’s a lot to look forward to! The G.I.Joe collectors Club hit quite a few home runs as well, with the announcement of the 2016 incentive figure alongside the Figure Subscription Service 4.0 lineup.
JoeCon 2015 also showed us that there are a lot of fantastic “boutique” style lines in our future from places like Boss Fight Studio, Zica Toys, Fresh Monkey Fiction and Marauder Inc., with their fantastic Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S., Eagle Force Returns and Marauder Task Force specialty figures.
Other news that was really neat to hear was word of the first Fan Voted G.I.Joe Character that will be selected from the rich assortment of characters available through the Kindle Worlds G.I.Joe Universe. This means that not only might we see a Shooter figure, but “home grown” characters from people like Bill Nedrow, Justin Bell, Jim Beard and Carrie Vaughn among others are a strong possibility!
Finally, in what was definitely the most noteworthy part of JoeCon 2015, we received confirmation from Hasbro that Mr. Gary “Goggles” Head, aka Gyre-Viper, will be immortalized in toy form as a character named “Sight line“. What a fitting name, seeing as how Gary always had his eyes on the scene, the prize and his friends/family’s back. This figure will go great alongside the fantastic tribute to Gary that the GIJCC included in this year’s Convention Exclusive Comic Book.
We hope that you’ve all enjoyed JoeCon 2015 regardless of where you may have experienced it from. If you were at the show, we wish you safe travels home and look forward to seeing you again next year! For those of you that stood home, thanks for spending the time with us here at HissTank.com!
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02/02/2015 - The 1st figure from the 2015 G.I.Joe Convention Exclusive Tiger Force set has been revealed on the Offical JoeCon website:
TIGER FORCE DEMOLITIONS: WRECKAGE
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
- 1st Modern Era Release based on 1988 prototype**
- Includes Harness with two removable Explosive Devices,
G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Assault Rifle, Pistol, Knife,
and Backpack with removable lid
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
**A 1988 Hasbro Sales catalog showcased a re-deco of the 1984 Firefly action figure in Tiger Force colors.
It was later released in 2003 as part of a Toys "R" Us exclusive: Tiger Force five-pack and now this design is part of the 2015 GIJoeCon Box set!
Collect all these great 3 3/4" action figures in the 15-figure box set!
TIGER FORCE COMMUNICATIONS: DIAL-TONE
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
- Highly Requested Character in traditional theme Tiger Force deco
- Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, 9mm Parabellum Submachine gun,
Computer case with Submachine gun, & Communications backpack
with positional microphone arm.
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
Collect all these great 3 3/4" action figures in the 15-figure box set!
Iron Grenadiers Undertow
TIGER FORCE DESIGNATED MARKSMAN: RECONDO
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– 1st Tiger Force Release based on 1988 prototype**
– Removable Hat and Shoulder Harness with Pistol
– Includes Marksman Rifle, Mambele (Sickle Sword), G.I. Joe Logo Stand, and Backpack
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
**A 1988 Hasbro Sales catalog showcased a re-deco of the 1984 Recondo action figure in Tiger Force colors.
An alternate pilot version was released with the Tiger Force: Tigerfly helicopter. Since this vehicle is not available, his updated specialty and deco are now part of the 2015 GIJoeCon Box set!
Collect all these great 3 3/4″ action figures in the 15-figure box set!
IRON GRENADIERS FROGMEN COMMANDER
UNDERTOW OFFICER
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– New South African FEMALE Character in Iron Grenadier Deco
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Removable Classic Scuba Mask, Harness, Scuba Tank Backpack, Pistol, Trident Spear, Swim Fins and Barracuda.
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
Collect all these great 3 3/4″ action figures in the 15-figure box set!
TIGER FORCE MEDIC:
EDWIN “LIFELINE” STEEN
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Highly Requested Character in traditional theme Tiger Force deco
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Removable Helmet, Pistol, Knife,
Tranquilizer gun, Rescue Board with straps, Rescue Case with De-Fib Pads, Fluid bag/IV Line, Oxygen Mask and Oxygen Bottle
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
IRON GRENADIERS PARATROOPER
IRON ANVIL
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– NEW HEAD SCULPT on 1st Modern Era Character Release
– Box Set contains THREE Troop Builder Action Figures
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Removable Vest/Leg Straps and
Knife, Sub Machine Gun, Combat Dagger, and Parachute Backpack.
TIGER FORCE HEAVY WEAPONS: BIG BRAWLER
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– 1st Modern Era Character Release based on 2003 Tiger Force set
– Removable Bandana and Shoulder Harness
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Minigun, Backpack with Ammo Strip, Assault Rifle, Pistol, and Trophy Sword
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
TIGER FORCE RANGER: SGT. STALKER
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– NEW HEAD SCULPT with removable Beret and Tactical Vest
– Based on 2003 Design in traditional theme Tiger Force deco
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Assault Rifle, Pistol, M-2 Machine gun*, Backpack/Frame/Antenna & Phone (*disassembles into 4- parts that attach to backpack frame!)
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
IRON GRENADIERS ANTI-ARMOR SPECIALIST: METAL-HEAD
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– NEW HEAD SCULPT on 1st Modern Era Character Release
– Based on 1990 Design with Removable Harness, Sheath & Knife
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Backpack System with Positionable Arms, 2-Connection Cables, 8-Removable Rockets, Assault Rifle, & Pistol.
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
Collect all these great 3 3/4″ action figures in the 15-figure box set!
IRON GRENADIERS INFANTRY COMMANDER:
GENERAL MAYHEM
- 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– NEW HEAD SCULPT on 1st Modern Era Character Release
– NEW OFFICER’S JACKET with Rank & Campaign Medals
– Based on 2005 GIJCC Design with Removable Helmet
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher with Removable Grenade and Submachine Gun.
As long as I get a repaint of bazooka, lifeline, Recondo, and roadblock, ill be happy. They could make a tiger force snowcat, since they have the mold. If they show a tiger force frostbite, then that would maybe reveal the 13th figure.
Ok I can save $400 in 2015. I will most likely pass on this one.
Maybe they will make 30th/POC/50th style Duke without Tatum Channing's head. Make a new ARAH style head sculpt for Duke. If we get a TF Duke in this way, then we can get a reg Duke this way.
We can probably guess some of the Joes and vehicles...but what about the Cobras? Seems like there has been multiple troop builders the past couple of years. At east two troops....any guesses?
I think we will see some Laser Vipers
Noooooooooooooo! :(
I'm attending , and was so hoping for a Springfield related set: Billy, etc. well...still maybe Serpentor and Bludd...?
i always liked tiger force as a little boy, but idk if it fits into my modern collection. really depends on the molds they use. wouldnt mind a tiger force vamp and snowcat, but lets remember those last club tiger force figures are horrible!!
I'm excited!!!! A water mocasin repaint, quad repaint... already have my rattler repaint, and my tf duke and flint. I don't need an updated tf duke. I need the arah repaint listed above. I agree about the laser viper, though. I think we'll see them. Unless it's tf vs cobra la
A tad disappointed that it isn't Sgt Savage, but hey if it really is Tiger Force then I'm okay with that. Like YoJoe77 said, finally getting all the repaints we should of had years ago will be great.
More so if they also update Flint and Duke for the set. And just think of the vehicle repaints! It'll be a good con set I think!
I'm happy with tiger force. I hope they give us Lifleline, Bazooka, and Blizzard. Please give us Tiger force Blizzard. Oh yeah and I would also like to see tiger force Eagle Hawk please LOL
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