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Thanks to our sister site TFW2005, we have learned that Super Impulse is bringing-forth a new series of officially licensed World’s Smallest G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline.

An image shared on Juegos Juguetes y coleccionables Facebook is giving us a good look at some early packaged samples of ARAH figures including Duke and Snake Eyes.

Despite the small size, the figures are actually articulated to some extent.

We currently do not have an exact release date or the prices for the figures.

In addition to the 80s G.I. Joe line, the company will also bring Transformers and My Little Pony figures from the same era. Other Hasbro properties such as Nerf, Stretch Armstrong and Retro G.I. Joe will also receive this tiny treatment.

You can check out the images, attached with this news post.

under G.I. Joe Movie

Not too long ago, we announced that Paramount has pushed the release date of G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes movie to an undisclosed date. However, Hasbro was still committing to year 2020.

Paramount has now re-allocated their original release date of Micronauts movie to Snake Eyes. The next installment of the G.I. Joe live action movie franchise will release on October 16th, 2020.

This is a welcoming news after the delay in principal photography with director Robert Schwentke moving out temporarily to film and produce another movie.

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Thanks to an interview with Variety, we have learned that Chris Hemsworth, most famous for his role as Thor, almost became Duke of G.I. Joe: Rise Of Cobra.

Speaking to Variety, “I got very close to ‘GI Joe,’” he says of the action hero played by Channing Tatum in the 2009 summer hit. “I got very close to Gambit in the Wolverine ‘X-Men’ movies.” Instead, Taylor Kitsch was cast. “At the time I was upset,” Hemsworth says. “I was running out of money. But if I played either of those characters, I wouldn’t have been able to play Thor.”

Of course in the end, it all turned out good for him. His portrayal of MCU’s God of Thunder Hammers, is highly acclaimed among us midgardians.

Life is indeed strange.

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This is a news that was in the making for quite a long time. Nearly 5 years in fact; since the trademark application was discovered by this very site back in 2014.

Today, at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2019, Hasbro announced a new partnership with Wicked Cool Toys to bring Micro Machines back to life.

“Micro Machines is one of those amazing nostalgic brands that still has appeal 30 years later. There is huge potential to bring it back,” says Michael Rinzler, co-president of Wicked Cool Toys.

Jeremy Padawer, co-president, adds, “Considering recent toy unboxing trends, the brand’s multigenerational appeal, and the vehicle category’s ripeness for something ‘new’ again, we believe Micro Machines will be a global phenomenon.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Wicked Cool Toys, an entrepreneurial toy company that has a proven track record in relaunching classic brands with product innovation and a modern, sophisticated marketing approach,” says Casey Collins, general manager and SVP of entertainment and licensing at Hasbro. “We are excited to collaborate to introduce Micro Machines to a whole new generation of kids.”

The new collection of Micro Machines will launch next fall (2020) and we hope to see G.I. Joe branded vehicles to be among the line.

As we announced recently, we hope to hear G.I. Joe related info from the show floor. Stay tuned with HISSTANK for more news.

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Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner attended the 35th Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York, to say a few words about his company.

While he didn’t went into great detail, Mr. Goldner seemingly confirmed G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes movie for 2020. The slide he used during the presentation was from the Toy Fair 2019 presentation.

Brian  Goldner stated “Next year we’ll have a G.I. Joe Movie focused on Snake Eyes.”

This of course is a great news; considering all the delays and pushbacks we’ve been hearing a lot lately.

Furthermore, this could be an indication that the toys are currently being made by Hasbro; since it requires at least 2 years of R&D as well as manufacturing/transporting. Which also explains why the brand is on display at the upcoming Licensing Expo. Hasbro is ready.

CEO only mentioned few brands by name during the conference and G.I. Joe being one of them is certainly a positive outlook for the franchise we know and love.

For the Transformers related portion of the presentation, you can visit our sister site TFW2005.

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We have with us the IDW August 2019 G.I. Joe Solicitations.

This August we will see…

  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #267 – Cover A: Atkins
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #267 – Cover B: Sullivan
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Volume 23 (TPB)

Find out more information about each title (and their covers), after the jump.

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under G.I. Joe Movie

Word coming from Paramount states that G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes movie release date has been pushed back from its original March 27th, 2020 to an unknown date.

Taking the spot vacated by the movie is the sequel to A Quiet Place, which will release on March 20th, 2020… two months ahead of its original release date.

Sonic The Hedgehog live action movie is also pushed back by several months in order to rework its CGI. Unlike Snake Eyes, Sonic has a release date next year on Valentine’s Day.

As fans, we anticipated this situation when director Robert Schwentke took off to work on his new movie; Seneca: On The Creation Of Earthquakes.

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirmed the matter further, by announcing a pushed back filming schedule.

However, G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes was teased during CinemaCon 2019 for an undisclosed release date in 2020.

No other G.I. Joe movie is in development.

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Hasbro is actively in development of a fully fledged theatrical production studio for animation. The studio is set out to develop multiple movies in the foreseeable future.

Together with Boulder Media Limited, this independent production studio is described as “a truly unique studio and academic facility with stand-out identity and world-wide appeal. Hollywood production would truly be happening in the centre of Dún Laoghaire – with regularity”.

The studio will house up to 650 staff members, which is roughly half the size of Pixar Animation Studio.

Hasbro is planning to use the studio for a number of theatrical movies on a long-term repeating cycle. We believe that movies such as Transformers, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe and Power Rangers will receive forefront attention.

Though planned to locate in Ireland; the home of Boulder Media, the plan has already hit a snag with Dún Laoghaire Council declining the use of old Stena Line terminal which is unused since 2015. You can read more about it via Irish Times.

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Joining with the Malaysian Government, Hasbro is set to open the world’s first Hasbro Themed Waterpark.

The park will feature rides and activities based on several popular Hasbro brands such as Nerf, My Little Pony, Mr. Potatohead, Elefun & Friends, Play-Doh, Battleship, Monopoly, Mousetrap and G.I. Joe.

Very much like how we saw during Hasbro’s Toy Fair Investor Presentation, the old G.I. Joe ARAH logo is back; instead of the live action movie logo.

Linking all the recent news together, it seems as though the G.I. Joe brand is making a comeback. Though we have not seen any toys, it is important to see licensed products coming through. It is a sign that the brand is still alive on Hasbro’s mind.

Coming back to our news: the 20 acre theme park won’t open until 2022. You can check out several images from the press conference, after the jump.

We thank the official twitter page of Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, for the info and images.

under G.I. Joe Conventions, G.I. Joe Movie

Hasbro is setting up a booth at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2019 with content from our beloved G.I. Joe franchise. The brand was last seen featured on the same expo during its 2016 edition; along with the rest of the Hasbro Cinematic Universe brands.

While specific details were not given, we expect the content to be related to the upcoming G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes movie. Despite the fact that the movie’s principal photography is delayed by several months, it is a common practice for Hasbro to pitch story ideas and character art to potential license holders, approximately a year before the original release date. This was true for the delay of Transformers: Bumblebee as well.

However, it is best to keep expectations to a bare minimum. At best, we might see several concept art which usually go into licensed merchandise. Or it can very well be just a teaser poster. Only time can tell.

If you are visiting the expo, be sure to check out booth A159 on Bayside Exhibit Hall/Licensing U Theater – Level 1 for the G.I. Joe content.

Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2019 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from June 4th to June 6th.

You can read the official press Info, after the jump and take a look at the 2016 content via our News Post.

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