Based on the popular Real American Hero designs, this PREVIEWS Exclusive G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Minimates Box Set from Diamond Select Toys includes Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Storm Shadow, and Cobra Commander. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure comes packaged in a full-color blister card and features 14 points of articulation and includes interchangeable parts and accessories.
Available In April SRP $29.99)
Some exciting new just announced about a new character joining the Chicken Fried Toys Dime Novel Legends line up!
Exciting news is the flavor of the day for Dime Novel Legends here are the Chicken Fried Toys shop. After lengthy meetings with a longtime friend, and some serious and not-so-serious discussion (and 5 dozen eggs, don’t ask!) we would like to announce an addition to our celebrity actors lineup: The GREAT Peter Mayhew!
Now, for anyone who has lived under a rock for the last 40 years, Peter was famous for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchises, as the Minoton in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, as well as being a mainstay on the convention circuit. What most folks may not know about Peter is that he was a huge fan of the Old West, cowboys, guns, and country living (but maybe not in that order?). As an adopted son of Texas, we felt Peter and his family were way overdue for a figure commemorating his love for his adopted country, his charitable efforts, and the Western genre.
The official social media accounts of Hasbro announced yesterday that another Fan First Friday will take place on 20th November for the G.I. Joe franchise.
An update to the announcement now indicates what we will get to see during the event.
As usual, G.I. Joe Classified series and Retro Line will take the spotlight; before handing over to Super7.
Announcement by the official social media handle for G.I. Joe:
“G.I. JOE FANS! This is YOUR Fan First Friday week! 👊💥 Tune in this Friday, November 20th at 11:00am ET, and join the G.I. JOE team for some great franchise updates, reveals, pre-orders, and more! #YOJOE! #HasbroPulse #Hasbro #Pulse #GIJOE #ARAH #GIJOEClassifiedSeries #ClassifiedSeries #GIJOERetroSeries”
Announcement by the official social media handle for Super7:
“Tune into Hasbro Pulse Fan First Friday, THIS Friday for something cool.”
The latest Dime Novel Legends Kickstarter is now live, and well on its way to being funded. Their latest offering is “The Cavalry“, featuring more classic Western 1/18 scale action figures. This assortment is geared towards army builders, which will include new figures, gear, and horses. They are looking for a total of $76,000 to fund the campaign, with numerous stretch goals planned. Check out the Kickstarter Page to back the project. You can see some images after the jump.
Like the proverbial bad penny, Chicken Fried Toys is back again, with more spicy authentic Western sauce, as you like it! This time around, we are presenting our first Army-builder centric lineup: The Cavalry!
The history of the US Army Cavalry during the 19th Century is full of great heroism, greater foolishness, and grim tragedy. Used as a tool of the Federal Government during the push to expand Westward they were responsible for protecting settlers as they moved across the plains towards California seeking homesteads. They also had the task of relocating the Indigenous Peoples towards reservation lands as they were forced further and further away from their ancestral homes. Many terrible tragedies occurred during this time, and atrocities were committed to this end. Sadly, this leaves a checkered legacy behind whose repercussions are felt in lives of Indigenous Peoples even to this day.
A positive outcome of this period was the inclusion of free and freed African Americans to the Cavalry ranks, creating such storied units as the Buffalo Soldiers. These men served with pride and distinction in the pursuit of a better life and livelihood for themselves and their families. Their descendants meet in Clubs and Associations even today to celebrate the influence these brave men had during a time when they were at an extreme disadvantage.
The history of the Cavalry today is filled with tales of glory and adventure. While the pageantry and camaraderie are fondly remembered, we want to present these characters with warts and all for you to enjoy, and perhaps even learn a little something more about the period in which they all lived and died as Legends.
According to a news from Bleeding Cool, ThreeZero is planning an entire line of 12 inch G.I. Joe figures similar to the Snake Eyes figure; which goes on pre-order today.
Regarding the first figure of the line, ThreeZero stated the following:
“Hasbro and Threezero are pleased to announce that we have teamed up for a series of 1/6 scale collectible figures redesigned by Threezero as inspired by Hasbro’s retro G.I. Joe characters. The first of these releases will be 1/6 Snake Eyes! Pre-orders begin on October 25, 2020 at 9am HKT and will be available at threezero store (https://www.threezerohk.com), threezero Tmall, and threezero distribution partners worldwide! Standing at 12″ (30 cm) tall, the 1/6 Snake Eyes collectible figure features our standard fully-articulated body with fabric hand-tailored costuming with a high attention to detail. Snake Eyes includes a full loadout of Accessories including Pistol, Uzi, Tactical Knife, two Katanas, three Smoke Grenades, three Stun Grenades, and a total of four pairs of interchangeable hands.”
Additional images of the figure in various poses are available now and you can check them out, after the jump.
ThreeZero has posted several official images from their upcoming 1:6 scale Snake Eyes figure. The figure was initially revealed during 2020 Wonder Festival in Shanghai.
According to their social media, pre-orders will begin on October 25th at 9am HKT (October 24th at 9pm EDT).
A disclaimer is also added stating that the product is still in development and may vary from promotional images.
You can place your pre-order via https://www.threezerohk.com and check out the images, after the jump.
Fresh from this weekends Wonder Festival 2020 Shanghai ThreeZero has put on display their new 1/6 Scale Snake Eyes. The figure will include multiple interchangeable hands and assorted weapons.
No release date or pre-order date announced.
Comic book writer Larry Hama is now an action figure from Fresh Monkey Fiction!
Los Angeles, CA (August 2021)
Back by popular demand Fresh Monkey Fiction is re-releasing their 1/18th scale Larry Hama action figure.
Larry Hama has been many things: a storyteller, illustrator, rock musician, storyboard artist and actor, but he is best know for being the major creative force behind the popular G.I. Joe comic book and action figure line.
Originally part of a 2018 Kickstarter campaign, this new limited edition Larry Hama action figure stands 4” high and features a head sculpt by Nick Whitmore with original card art by popular artist Adam Riches.
This figure fits perfectly with other 1/18th scale action figures and is suited for adventures at a convention, on a stage, or even tackling the might of a deadline. This version 2 figure also includes a set of interchangeable hands and removable hat.
Pre-orders are open now until September 1st, 2021 at www.freshmonkeyfiction.com
Extreme Sets have been producing great cardboard based dioramas for years now. Most have been at the 1/12 scale, perfect for Marvel Legends, Black Series and now G.I. Joe Classified. They have however produced several 1/18 scale pieces that work great with our vintage and modern era 3 & 3/4th scale Joes.
Today we are taking a look at two of their newer 1/18th scale sets – The Cabin and The Bar. Each are smaller versions of 1/12th sets. The Cabin seems to be inspired by a classic movie featuring evil and dead things. The Bar is a unique set featuring a counter, multiple seating booths, opening bathroom door and tons of signage you’d find in a local dive bar. Both give you some new environments beyond the standard warehouse or warzone rubble buildings to display your figs.
Read on to check out our shots of both – there are some basic overview shots and we hired the Dreadnoks to show off a bit too.
These are both out now over on Extreme-Sets.com, who also sent these through for us to review. I’d also suggest scanning their 1/12 sets now that G.I. Joe Classified is in full effect!
Extreme Sets 1/18th Links: The Bar, The Cabin, Deranged Alley 2.0, Building 3.0, Police Station (Pre-Order), Building 6.0 (Pre-Order)
Extreme Sets 1/12 Links: Wave 9 Pre-Orders, Dojo 2.0, Building 4.0 (Pre-Order), Ground Pack
On Thursday July 30th, Boss Fight Studio will be offering their exclusive Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Blue Gazoge Figure. The figure will stand about 4″ tall, and will include multiple interchangeable portraits, assorted weapons, a blue dragon, and a magic book with blue flame. The figure will be available exclusively at bossfightshop.com. The figure is limited to just 500 pieces. Look for the figure to go live at 4:00 PM EST on July 30th. Check out a few photos after the jump.