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We have received a word on the revised release date for the upcoming Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins movie and according the info, it is pushed to the month of June in 2021.

Based on our investigation, this tidbit is coming to us from the land down under. It is unclear whether this is just the release date for Australia or applicable to the rest of the world.

Further strengthening this info is the fact that the release date for Hasbro-Paramount Micronauts movie is scheduled on June 4th, 2021. It is not uncommon for Hasbro movies to move into each other’s release dates with the most recent example being this very same Micronauts movie allowing Snake Eyes to move into its original slot of October 16th, 2020 (later revised to October 23rd).

Nevertheless, it is best to take this info with a grain of salt until we hear an official word from Paramount.

under G.I. Joe Video Games

Cat’s out of the bag. Thanks to Best Buy, we now have our first in-game look at G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

The images look stunning with cel-shaded graphics on top of Classified Series designs. It’s is clear that our first impression is rather positive.

The gameplay is confirmed as a 3rd Person Shooter utilizing characters from both factions.

Official Description:

G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe Operation Blackout is a classic team-based third-person shooter game where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the action from both sides as you help G.I. Joe restore order and lead Cobra to world domination.
Features:
  • Number of players: Compete in 4-player PvP matches
  • Manufacturer’s recommended age: Recommended for ages 13 and up
  • Characters: Play with your favorite characters including Snake Eyes, Duke, Roadblock, Storm Shadow, Cobra Commander and Destro.

under G.I. Joe Movie

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner answered a press question regarding their plans for the upcoming Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins movie during the Q&A Session of 2020 Q2 Hasbro Conference Call.

Mr. Goldner confirmed that they are in talks with Paramount Pictures to move the theatrical release to 2021 and make other arrangements for the same.

“Our expectation is that G.I. Joe [Snake Eyes] will move into a slot in 2021. We are working out the specifics right now with Paramount. But again, as we look at the opportunity to maximize our connection to global audiences and also global retail, we will likely to move it to a slot in 2021.”

When asked whether Hasbro movies will be shifted to VOD in the future:

“I think that people are very desirous about the theatrical experience. We all want to get back to the movie theaters as soon as we can and enjoy the big screen along with everyone else. There’s nothing like having hundreds of people together, laugh at something or ‘Ooh’ and ‘Aah’ at some kind of a big action sequence. We all want to get back there. I think that studios are being very purposeful, as is our eOne team, looking at the opportunity for theatrical releases; clearly wanting to still have that global theatrical audience. There’s nothing like the opportunity to go around the world in a simultaneous way to build that value and the demand of people to go to theaters. So, we don’t see that going away. I just think it’s a matter of when it really comes fully back.”

This is a sad turn of events, but not surprising; considering the global COVID-19 pandemic. Paramount is likely to announce the revised release date very soon.

under G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Video Games

Special thanks to Instagram user A Nerdy Dad, we now have our first look at the box art for the upcoming console game G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout.

Based on the artwork, it is clear that the game is based on the G.I. Joe: Classified Series aesthetics.

Not much is currently known other than the fact that GameMill Entertainment will publish the game and it will be available on Xbox One Series X, Sony Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Confirming our earlier report, the game is Rated T For Teen.

Release Date: October 13th, 2020.

Price: $39.99

You can checkout the box art, attached with this news post.

under G.I. Joe Retro Line

Fellow HISSTANK Boards Member Jtprime17 has unearthed the 3rd wave of the G.I. Joe Retro Line.

Wave 3 consists of:

Cobra Commander (code name: Carpenter Ant)
EAN: 5010993797349
Product number: F1002

Duke (code name: Dung Beetle)
EAN: 5010993797356
Product number: F1003

Unidentified (code name: Puma)
EAN: 5010993797363
Product number: F1004

You can check out the full listing, after the jump.

Note: News Post images are for decorative purposes only and may not reflect the final product.

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Artist Jamal Yaseem Igle has posted a batch of mysterious, never before seen artwork of several prominent G.I. Joe characters.

Mr. Igle mentions that he may have to take down the images if asked [by Hasbro?]. He also mentions that the art in question have gone unused since its inception.

“I may have to take these down if it’s not okay to show but since they were never used, I guess it’s okay.”

The question of the hour is: ‘For what?’ An answer is never provided. We can only speculate.

You can check out the mirrored images, after the jump.

under G.I. Joe Retro Line

Join with us on our second watch party… live from Hasbro Pulse to see the brand new G.I. Joe Fan First Friday.

Fun doesn’t stop there. HISSTANK is ready and waiting to bring you all the cool info and media material directly from Hasbro, as we receive.

Join with your fellow ‘Tankers on  a discussion; as we look forward to the future of the franchise we know and love.

Link to the stream:

https://www.facebook.com/hasbropulse/videos/310419270142309/

under G.I. Joe Retro Line

Hasbro Pulse has sent out an announcement for another G.I. Joe Fan First Friday on July 17th at 10am EST.

For those who were keeping up with our news may notice the date and time. That’s right, this new Fan First Friday will take place alongside Walmart’s Collector Con reveals.

“Hasbro Pulse fans! We’re bringing you another double-feature Fan First Friday with the Transformers & GI Joe teams!

Get ready for epic news, pre-order drops and more from two of your favorite brands.
Roll Out! Yo Joe!”

Judging by all the recent news, it’s not hard to speculate that we may get our first look at the elusive G.I. Joe Retro Line.

Tune into HISSTANK at the aforementioned date and time for another live watch party.

Now you know… and knowing is half the battle.

Update: G.I. Joe segment renamed as G.I. Joe Fan First Flashback Friday with ARAH artwork. Check out the image, after the jump.

under G.I. Joe Retro Line

Walmart has updated their website for the upcoming G.I. Joe Retro Line and has made some interesting changes to the listings. HISSTANK Boards Member Jtprime17 once again flexed his cybersleuthing skills to decode all the juicy info for the fans.

First of all, we have the wave breakdown:

Wave 1:

  • Snake Eyes (codename: Tarantula)
  • Storm Shadow (codename: Scorpion)
  • The Baroness (codename: Mantis)
  • H.I.S.S. Tank
  • A.W.E. Striker

Wave 2:

  • Destro (codename: Darkling)
  • Roadblock (codename: Mayfly)
  • Scarlett (codename: Mosquito)

Wave 1 is likely to be revealed very soon since the original data has been scrubbed from the website; a common practice by Walmart near a reveal date. It is likely that these will be revealed on the July 17th Walmart Collector Con.

Additionally, our user informs us that the Walmart system is now displaying an October 1st shipping date for the Retro Line.

under G.I. Joe Classified

With many thanks to HISSTANK Boards Member Jtprime17, we have another new Cobra Commander figure listed on a Bill Of Lading heading to Hasbro.

This new figure seems to be a 6-inch Classified Series one with a code number unrelated to both figures (dark blue and regal) known before.

The case assortment is only comprised of 8 of these mysterious figures with the code name ‘Carpenter Ant’.

There are 400 such cases on a container and an undisclosed amount of multiple containers with the same description within the ship’s cargo.

Official Details:

  • Code Number: F04635L00 (8 pieces per case)
  • Material Description: GIJ DLX CARPENTER ANT
  • Quantity: 400