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HissTank › G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary › Rank & File Volumes 2 And 3 Kickstarter Is Live!

Rank & File Volumes 2 And 3 Kickstarter Is Live!

Posted on March 2, 2018 at 3:18 pm by xerofall under G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Movie, HissTank Community

Thanks to HissTank member KuuKuuSon for informing us that his Kickstarter for his Rank & File Volumes 2 & 3 are live!

The Rank & File Guide volumes 2 and 3 archive the remaining mass produced G.I. Joe product by fully displaying every G.I. Joe action figure produced between the The Rise of Cobra, The Pursuit of Cobra, 30th Anniversary/Renegades, Retaliation, 50, and G.I. Joe Basic Asst. series; complete with every accessory and variation produced.

Not only are the accessories shown alongside the action figures, they have been carefully cataloged in an upcoming volume to guarantee the proper shade of accessory goes to the appropriate action figure. To top it off, every vehicle and play set released in the 4″ era has been documented and every easily removable piece has been individually photographed, ensuring collector completion. Theses full color, 52 page and 48 page (respectably) resource manuals beautifully illustrate the six series’ combined 328 action figures, 77 vehicles, and every accessory, including all known variations.

Not only is every accessory present and accounted for, they have each been assigned a unique number and identified throughout the resource guides. Each action figure has been carefully examined between its initial run and further re-releases to ensure that an accurate sample is clearly and concisely presented; perfect for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots.

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  1. KuuKuuSon's Avatar KuuKuuSon says

    03-02-2018, 03:22 PM

    Hi all!

    I am pleased to announce that, after a successful Rank & File volume 1 reprint campaign, the Kickstarter for volumes 2 and 3 is live! These resource guides are really picking up steam and now selling out inside of a year.

    The Rank & File series archives the history of 4" G.I. Joe and currently has three volumes produced with at least three more in the works. Volume 4 is coming this summer! This reprint was also updated to account for some carry forward action figures produced after the guide's initial print run, as well as some additional information and error correction. Below is the description for Rank & File volumes 2 and 3:

    After a brief hiatus in 2006, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero went in a new stylistic direction that is still predominately used today! Fans revisited some of their most cherished icons within the G.I. Joe mythos and were introduced to new characters that are now known and loved. Rank & File volume 1 captured these action figures in a resource guide and is currently on its second reprint. Rank & File volum3 2 is sold out and volume 3 is days away from selling out!

    The Rank & File Guide volumes 2 and 3 archive the remaining mass produced G.I. Joe product by fully displaying every G.I. Joe action figure produced between the The Rise of Cobra, The Pursuit of Cobra, 30th Anniversary/Renegades, Retaliation, 50, and G.I. Joe Basic Asst. series; complete with every accessory and variation produced. Not only are the accessories shown alongside the action figures, they have been carefully cataloged in an upcoming volume to guarantee the proper shade of accessory goes to the appropriate action figure. To top it off, every vehicle and play set released in the 4" era has been documented and every easily removable piece has been individually photographed, ensuring collector completion. Theses full color, 52 page and 48 page (respectably) resource manuals beautifully illustrate the six series' combined 328 action figures, 77 vehicles, and every accessory, including all known variations. Not only is every accessory present and accounted for, they have each been assigned a unique number and identified throughout the resource guides. Each action figure has been carefully examined between its initial run and further re-releases to ensure that an accurate sample is clearly and concisely presented; perfect for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots.

    Whether you're a seasoned or rejuvenated collector, enthusiast, or toy vendor; the Rank & File Guidebooks are the definitive compilation for G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and play sets produced between 2007 to today. Let the Rank & File Guidebooks serve as a reference for completion or a scrapbook to the next big turning point of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

    This Kickstarter not only allows you to be the first to have reprints of Rank & File volumes 2 and 3 in hand, it also provides a chance to obtain some rare and fun items, primarily some of the very action figures cataloged in these guidebooks. This particular Kickstarter even has a fans choice contest to potentially release the alternate cover I chose not to use for volume 2's original run. You decide! The demand has been heard and the time is nigh, let's bring back Rank & File volumes 2 and 3 for another round!

    Below is the link to the Kickstarter:

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ef=creator_nav

    Thanks a ton!!

    One final note, the supply of Rank & File volume 3 is available but dwindling. Order your copy at Welcome to the home of the R.A.H.C. Guides! or chose it from one of the great Kickstarter options in the link above! This Kickstarter’s immediate goal is to replenish stock for the 2018 International G.I. Joe Convention. These guides will only be available if this Kickstarter is successful.

  2. KuuKuuSon's Avatar KuuKuuSon says

    03-03-2018, 01:58 PM

    Thanks for the front page Xerofall!

  3. edgecrusher has no avatar! edgecrusher says

    03-04-2018, 12:45 PM

    I'm im, these guides are handy to have as a collector. Hope you guys make the funding amount. Looking fwd to a JoeCon/SDCC/JoeClubFSS guide as well. Cheers.

  4. KuuKuuSon's Avatar KuuKuuSon says

    03-07-2018, 05:01 PM

    Thanks edgecrusher! I hope these get funded as well, the sellout rate has been faster with each volume so I hope there's a continuing interest!

  5. GIJoeComics08's Avatar GIJoeComics08 says

    03-10-2018, 07:34 PM

    https://youtu.be/NyutoVSy9yw

    What to here from the man himself about this great KS well then come check out tonight’s show.

  6. edgecrusher has no avatar! edgecrusher says

    03-11-2018, 10:57 PM

    This kickstarter needs some love, might not make the funding goal!

  7. ozzie92's Avatar ozzie92 says

    03-12-2018, 12:50 AM

    They're awesome books. If it doesn't make it, it will only be because most everyone who wants a copy already has one (like me). But I'd love to see these get into everyone's hands, and see his store restocked!

  8. KuuKuuSon's Avatar KuuKuuSon says

    03-15-2018, 05:05 AM

    Thanks for the kind words above, the Kickstarter is at 70% and thanks in advance to all current and future pledges!

  9. edgecrusher has no avatar! edgecrusher says

    03-16-2018, 10:36 PM

    This is now super close to funding! 21 hours to go, $300 away.

  10. edgecrusher has no avatar! edgecrusher says

    03-17-2018, 01:35 PM

    Yay, we did it!!

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