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With special thanks to Frederick Vinas of Twitter, we have our first [unofficial] behind-the-scenes footage from the principal photography of G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes.

Filming, which took place outside Mr. Vinas’ office, is described by him as a scene involving Yakuza.

Not too long ago, a casting notice went up for scenes involving the infamous Japanese gangsters. HISSTANK boards member skinny suggested that, despite the generic term of Yakuza, the gangsters involved may possibly be from the rumored Kurayami gang of the movie.

You can check out the full video, below:

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Action Force is back! Valaverse has revamped the Action Force 1:12 (6”) military figure line and is back with an all new Kickstarter campaign going on live right now. Updated figures, lower prices and deeper troop building options make this a line you don’t want to miss. The initial fund goal brings back Steel Brigade, Condor and the Bone Collector with updated looks as well as two gear pack add-ons. Scattered throughout the stretch goals are several basic troop builders as well as
different accessory gear packs to fulfill a customizers fantasy. All of your
favorites like Kerak, Eclipse and the SWARM trooper are available as well.

On top of the new figures, Valaverse has come up with a new story and expanded mythos. Web comics based on the Action Force characters will debut through the Kickstarter campaign. Head over to Valaverse.com to get your Action Force history lesson. While you are there you can check out the online store for some awesome swag.

What are you waiting for? Get on over the Kickstarter and find the pledge that’s right for you.
These awesome figures are done for the fans by a fan so help make Action Force become a
plastic reality!

Get in the Action Force Kickstarter here!

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With a massive surprise, which makes Unicron feel like a ping-pong ball, the developers of Transformers: Earth Wars unveiled G.I. Joe and Cobra forces as future updates for the aforementioned mobile game.

If you skip to the 17th minute of the live stream, you are in for a treat.

We’ve included some nice shots from the trailer with this News Post, but don’t forget to visit the live stream for the full content.

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You can now pre-order the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Fantasy Series 2 Wave 6 Figures directly from Boss Fight Studio. Also available is a Leonidas V2 with Lunchbox set. The individual figures from Wave 6 are priced at $24.99 each. The Leonidas with Lunchbox Set is priced at $39.99. Check out the press release with details, and the pre-order links below.

Fantasy wave 6 is here! The women take power.

Boss Fight Studios has always been in awe of female phenoms – and we’re launching pre-orders for our very own all-female Fantasy wave 6!

Our female Knight of Accord, Solan the Elven Queen, Stheno the Fallen Necromancer, and Faerie Warrior Winged Terror are getting ready to launch. Limited quantities will be produced so make sure you pre-order to ensure your shipment.

Want an exclusive look? Check out the video highlighting the sneak peek while these ladies are in production!

Pre-Order yours today!

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Your favorite Leonidas is back with new deco: Pre-order to receive exclusive lunchbox!

Leonidas, the leader of the Spartans, is back and comes with an amazing lunchbox!
This is new, version 2, or our very popular Leonidas figure. The battle of the ages continues to rage as both sides bolster their ranks.

Relive the gruesome conflict with your own Spartans and Gorgons, then use
the amazing H.A.C.K.S. system to mix, match and make your own!

Your pre-order will come with an exclusive H.A.C.K.S. lunchbox sure to complete your collection.

Pre-Order yours today!

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It has been a roller-coaster ride. Various script ideas, cast changes, crew changes, director changes, delays, contingencies and many more. But finally, finally a 3rd G.I. Joe live action movie is being made and the filming starts today.

Directed by Robert Schwentke, G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes principal photography is set to take place from mid-October to early-December in Vancouver, Canada. Starring popular heartthrob Henry Golding as the titular character, the story for this new movie is written by Evan Spiliotopoulos with Bruce Lee films in mind.

The plot is rumored to be as follows (Warning: Possible Spoilers):

“When we meet this new, younger Snake Eyes, it’ll be as a street fighter in Peru. Driven by the desire to avenge the death of his father, Snake Eyes is apparently a man on the move until he ends up in Japan, where he and his best friend, Tommy, aka Storm Shadow, will begin their training with the Arashikage Clan. The film will see at least 3 of the clan’s legendary masters as they train Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow as Hard Master, Soft Master and Blind Master are all set to appear. Also present at the Arashikage compound is the film’s female lead, Akita. In comic continuity, Junko Akita was an apprentice and lover of Storm Shadow; here she is the head of security and will be a love interest for Snake Eyes.”

“Of course if it’s a GI Joe movie, Cobra must somehow be present and in this instance their presence is made manifest in what appears to be a character created for the film: Kenta. Kenta is revealed to Storm Shadow’s brother who has long since left his family, the Arashikage, and joined with a rival ninja clan, the Kurayami. It is Kenta who attempts to lure Snake Eyes away from the Arashikage and into a terrorist plot being devised by Cobra. We won’t delve too deeply into spoiler territory here, but we can see what side of things Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow will take and this film certainly seems to set the stage for one of the great comic book rivalries.”

Joining hands with Mr. Golding are Andrew Koji (Storm Shadow), Iko Uwais (Hard Master), Ursula Corbero (The Baroness), Samara Weaving (Scarlett), Takehiro Hira (Kenta?), and Haruka Abe (Junko Akita?).

Hasbro, Skydance and MGM will co-produce the movie, along with Paramount Pictures and Grackle Bird Productions.

As stated above, filming of G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes (under the working title ‘Grackle Bird’) will take place from October 15th to December 6th for an October 16th, 2020 release.

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We have received a word that Japanese actor Takehiro Hira is set to become the main villain of G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes live action movie.

It is unclear which character he will embody, but if the rumor is true, Mr. Hira will become an original Cobra character named Kenta.

“Of course if it’s a GI Joe movie, Cobra must somehow be present and in this instance their presence is made manifest in what appears to be a character created for the film: Kenta. Kenta is revealed to Storm Shadow’s brother who has long since left his family, the Arashikage, and joined with a rival ninja clan, the Kurayami. It is Kenta who attempts to lure Snake Eyes away from the Arashikage and into a terrorist plot being devised by Cobra.”

We await for further information.

Check out Mr. Hira in action:

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Actress Samara Weaving will don the costume of Shana M. O’Hara a.k.a Scarlett for the upcoming movie G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes.

Ever since the movie was announced, it was inevitable to hear about Scarlett; thanks to her special friendship with our protagonist. Miss Weaving will join her co-stars for the filming of the new movie.

She will replace actress Rachel Nichols for the same role which made her live action debut with 2009’s G.I. Joe: Rise Of Cobra.

Samara Weaving is an Australian actress, most known for her action roles in ‘Mayhem’ and ‘Ready Or Not’.

Check her out in action (She’s the one in scarlet top. Hey, wait a minute!):

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With just three days away from the principal photography of G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes, we have received a confirmation that the production has decided to place a working title for the movie.

Titled as ‘Grackle Bird‘, the working title refers to the production studio of the same name.

Working Titles are most commonly utilized to safeguard the filming locations of a movie from outside interference. This is especially true for movies with notable, famous names. However, masking of an actual title is impossible with this day and age; since it is easy to find out which working title refers to which movie and the information will soon be available on the Internet.

It is unclear why ‘Grackle Bird’ is used as a working title (and as the title of the temporarily set up production studio), but the bird, which is most commonly found in Canada, is black in color with a slightly purple tinted head when looked closely. Reminds you of anyone?

Filming is expected to start on October 15th and Henry Golding is currently chilling at the filming location (pun intended). The cast and crew will enjoy a long weekend prior to their busy schedules; as Monday (October 14th) is a holiday in Canada.

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New Jersey Collectors Con Fall Show Update November 23rd and 24th 2019!

The Fall NJCC 2019 features a huge dealer room for Transformers, Marvel, G.I. Joe, DC and 80’s to current pop culture merchandise! NJCC is an action figure toy collector focused event. Boss Fight Studio will be set up showing off the latest and greatest from VITRUVIAN H.A.C.K.S. including Zombies, Bucky O’Hare and for the first time at retail – VITRUVIAN H.A.C.K.S. Products! NECA, Marauder Gun Runners, Gil Tucker (Custom Give-Away) and the new Exclusive Large Orange Mordle!

When and Where Is The Next New Jersey Collectors Con?
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Saturday and Sunday November 23rd and 24th 8-am – 10am Early Bird Pass Extra Tickets for door prizes $20.00
General Admission 10am – 4:00pm $10.00

Dealer tables are still available but space is very limited. Contact us ASAP if you wish to reserve a table.

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

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NYCC 2019 came and went with very little presence from the G.I. Joe franchise. Recently concluded Brand Licensing Europe Expo 2019 also featured G.I. Joe in some capacity.

We’ve announced a while back that G.I. Joe will be featured as a Hasbro Heritage brand during the expo in question.

It just so happens that G.I. Joe was showcased at the booth with several random comic book pages. We’ve learned this info through 2005 Boards member Hawksford. However, we do not have any images at the moment.

Speaking to the gathered press, Hasbro Vice President Claire Gilchrist stated that the company has been been working on for some time to move from being a traditional toy company to a more nebulous ‘play and entertainment company‘. “The potential that the pending eOne acquisition brings to that goal is tremendous, and is a testament to our conviction to grow our vision. Just walk around the stand and see what we have on show. I’m confident you’ll agree”.

Despite the minuscule capacity, it is nice to know that there was some presence at all. For the past few year’s, G.I. Joe franchise was not seen or heard from Hasbro’s side. The company actively pitching ideas to potential license-holders is a good omen to the year to come.