Join us on a watch party… live from Hasbro Pulse to check out the next G.I. Joe Fan First Friday.
The 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.
G.I. Joe Live Stream starts on Friday, June 04th, at 11:00 AM EST.
Hasbro is kicking off G.I. Joe June with a marathon of ARAH episodes at the official Hasbro YouTube Channel.
Meanwhile, the official social media accounts of Hasbro Pulse is announcing the inevitable Fan First Friday for the G.I. Joe franchise.
“G.I. JOE FANS! We’re kicking off YO JOE JUNE with a #FanFirstFriday for YOU! Tune in this Friday, June 4th, at 11:00am ET on Hasbro Pulse’s YouTube channel and join the G.I. Joe team for some franchise updates, reveals, and pre-orders.”
As always, HISSTANK will host a link to the stream and you can enjoy speculating what we will see during the event until this Friday.
Icon Heroes is revealing a Previews World exclusive G.I. Joe Retro Pin Set as a part of a special SDCC 2021 lineup.
The 2-packs contain:
Each set is priced at $29.99 and is limited in quantity.
Official Description:
G.I. Joe Destro and Baroness Pin Set 2-Pack – Previews Exclusive
Icon Heroes presents the Previews Exclusive G.I. Joe Destro X Crimson Strike Team Baroness Retro Pin Set! Based on the vintage action figure card back art, each limited edition hard enamel pin is individually numbered and packaged on a retro-style 6 x 9-inch card back. The pins and card back are packaged inside a clamshell box to keep them safe and secure when not in use. Collect them all! Yo Joe! Limited edition of 1,000 pieces.
G.I. Joe Tomax and Xamot Pin Set 2-Pack – Previews Exclusive
Icon Heroes presents the Previews Exclusive G.I. Joe Tomax X Xamot Retro Pin Set! Based on the vintage action figure card back art, each limited edition hard enamel pin is individually numbered and packaged on a retro-style 6×9-inch card back. The pins and card back are packaged inside a clamshell box to keep them safe and secure when not in use. Collect them all! Yo Joe! Limited edition of 1,000 pieces.
Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021 is in full swing and the G.I. Joe panel has just finished.
Highlights:
Check out our notes and screenshots, after the break.
After a quite a long drought, HISSTANK Boards member Jtprime17 is brining in some info rain to quench our thirst.
A brand new G.I. Joe Classified Series listing has been found under a code name titled Asteroid. Once again, shipping information site Panjiva is revealing the new figure. What’s interesting is that the toy is already shipped to United States.
History has a way of repeating itself: Just few days before Toy Fair 2020, Snake Eyes 00 was discovered on a Bill Of Lading at this very shipping site. This new figure has been discovered within mere days to the upcoming Hasbro Fan Fest. Additionally, the figure seems to be shipping as solid cases; further assuring that this is a Convention Exclusive.
The toy is listed under Hasbro Code ID: F2790
Update: Information we received states that the figure in question is none other than Cobra Island Major Bludd.
Enter Destro, the weapons supplier to COBRA and leader of M.A.R.S. joins the One:12 Collective!
The One:12 Collective Destro is presented in his classic tactical outfit with tech enhancements, gauntlets with missile blasters, interchangeable thigh holsters, and combat boots. Destro features three masked head portraits, sporting his iconic beryllium steel mask and includes his necklace with amulet.
The state-of-the-art weapons manufacturer totes only the best of the best, complete with a prototype modular sub-machine gun, pistol with removable magazines, rifle with removable magazines, and missiles that attach to his gauntlet.
Destro is always carrying his Cobra-issued, multilayer briefcase with light-up function. The briefcase illuminates via an on/off switch and is complete with a supercomputer and weapon storage.
James McCullen Destro is a cutthroat and unyielding businessman with a great sense of honor and is always prepared to cause trouble for the Joes. The infamous arms dealer is known for engineering high-tech weaponry and supplying to whoever can meet his price.
Preorders are now live for One:12 Collective Destro
THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE DESTRO FIGURE FEATURES:
One:12 Collective body with over 32 points of articulation
Three (3) head portraits
Hand painted authentic detailing
Approximately 17cm tall
Twelve (12) interchangeable hands including
One (1) pair of fists (L & R)
Two (2) pairs of posing hands (L & R)
Two (2) pairs of gun holding hands (L & R)
One (1) pair of briefcase holding hands (L & R)
COSTUME:
Bodysuit with tech enhancements
Necklace with family crest
Gauntlets with missile blasters
Duty belt
Interchange thigh holster
Knee-high combat boots
ACCESSORIES:
One (1) Cobra-issued briefcase
One (1) modular sub-machine gun
One (1) pistol with two (2) removable magazines
One (1) rifle with two (2) removable magazines
One (1) group of missiles (attaches to gauntlet)
One (1) missile with blast FX (attaches to gauntlet)
One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
Each One:12 Collective G.I. Joe: Destro figure is packaged in a collector friendly box, designed with collectors in mind.
Hello and welcome to another TFW2005 Network event coverage.
We’ve been waiting for this event for quite a while now. In fact, Hasbro took every opportunity to announce that their Investor Event will take place in a grand manner this year. No doubt to rectify for the absence of the usual Toy Fair this time of the year.
Hasbro is not alone this year. Toy giant’s in house entertainment production studio eOne will join Brian Golder and his team to talk about their entertainment offering for the coming year. Yes, you guessed it right: Transformers, G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, My Little Pony, and many, many more.
Oh, one more thing: Joining the likes of Disney, Warner Brothers, and even ViacomCBS, the event will be live streamed across the world.
Without further ado, let’s jump right into Hasbro Investor Day 2021. Check out the video player after the jump, to watch the live stream at 10am EST.
Funko Fair 2021: G.I Joe. Prepare your Pop! collection to defend the world from Cobra!
The official Funko social media channels have officially revealed a new Gamestop Exclusive Funko Mystery Box Transformers vs G.I. Joe.
This is a very nice pack which consists of:
1 lunch box
2 Funko Pop figures
1 key chain
1 decal
1 pin set
You could get any of the following Funko Pop characters: Optimus Prime (with Energon axe), Megatron (with Energon mace), Duke or Cobra Commander.
Pre-orders are already available via Gamestop website for $30.00 and scheduled for release in February 15.
Check out all the new Funko G.I. Joe Pops images after the jump.
A press release was posted by the Toy Association today, announcing that the re-scheduled New York Toy Fair 2021 event has been officially cancelled. They have announced that Toy Fair Dallas, currently set for October 2021, will still take place. New York Toy Fair is set to return in February 2022. Check out the full press release below.
The Toy Association Sets 2021-2022 Trade Show & Marketplace Plans
Focus will be on Serving all via Toy Fair Dallas 2021, Toy Fair New York 2022, and Toy Fair Everywhere
January 7, 2021 | As COVID-19 remains insufficiently resolved, The Toy Association has announced that it will not conduct an interim trade show in New York for 2021, which was previously planned to take place May 1 to 4. Plans for Toy Fair Dallas remain on course for October 2021 and providing an ongoing mix of physical and digital business opportunities for the industry will be the Association’s focus this year.
“Our foremost consideration is the health and well-being of the global toy and play community and setting a clear path forward,” said Steve Pasierb, president & CEO of The Toy Association. “We want to provide our exhibitors, retail buyers, and the larger toy and play community with certainty on important destination shows and the ability to take advantage of immediate opportunities through our year-round buying and selling platform.”
As uncertainty about the pandemic persists, The Toy Association remains keyed into what is possible − concentrating on its digital business offerings; bringing the industry back together in person for Toy Fair Dallas 2021 from Tuesday, October 5 through Thursday, October 7; and looking ahead to Toy Fair New York 2022 from Saturday, February 19 through Tuesday, February 22 in a newly expanded Jacob K. Javits Center, which will allow for new exhibitors, new educational offerings, expanded networking opportunities, and more.
Toy Fair Everywhere digital market weeks held throughout 2020 successfully helped toy businesses forge ahead amid the pandemic and brought in more than 3,000 buyers from 60+ countries, proving the global potential of the platform for doing business despite travel restrictions and different time zones. This February, the digital B2B marketplace will further establish its position as the toy industry’s first and only year-round platform, making new business opportunities possible every day.
The Toy Association will also collaborate with additional prospective retailers throughout 2021 on virtual private product preview events, which in 2020 created new avenues for nearly 400 toymakers to get their products on shelves. The next virtual event with specialty retailer Claire’s is scheduled to take place February 4.
“These proven digital opportunities should continue to be a critical part of every toy businesses’ mixed sales and marketing strategy,” said Marian Bossard, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association. “As we look forward to our time together at Toy Fair Dallas 2021 and Toy Fair New York 2022, the proof is in the pudding as to the potential of these digital tools and events to serve our members in reaching new audiences.”
Paramount Pictures hosted a panel for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins at Tokyo Comic Con 2020.
Tokyo Comic Con supervisor Sugiyama Supitoyo conducted the event and even showcased a vintage Marvel comic book (issue 26: At Last ! The Strangest Secret of All ! Subject: Snake-Eyes), a vintage G. I. Joe VHS released in Japan, and a 25th Anniversary Snake Eyes figure.
Rest of the panel featured the same video from CCXP 2020.
“I can’t express it in words. I was incredibly happy. The script I was given was very well developed and full of possibilities.” said Henry Golding. The actor immediately contacted Ray Park as soon as he heard the word that he is selected for the role of Snake Eyes.
Speaking of which, stunt coordinator Kenji Tanigaki previously worked with Mr. Park on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (Reptile).
Filming also took place in Japan; on locations such as as Himeji, Osaka, and Ibaraki. Eri Ishida, Takehiro Hira, and Haruka Abe are some of the Japanese talent featured in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins.
You can check out the official full recording of the event, after the jump.