Thanks to a Bill Of Lading posted on shipping & logistic website Panjiva, we now have official information on the upcoming Hasbro toyline G.I. Joe: Classified including a Convention Exclusive Set titled as G.I. Joe: Elite.
Official Info:
THE G. I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES ARE 6-INCH SCALE, HIGHLY DETAILED FIGURES FEATURING ALL NEW DESIGNS.
Yes, you’ve read the title right: Action Figures!
We received a reliable news tip regarding Jazwares’ G.I. Joe toyline. Apparently, the toys were on display during Nuremberg Toy Fair 2020, with limited access to journalists.
Though the information we received is scarce, the info clearly stated that the toys were indeed action figures; rather than role play items or accessories.
But wait, there’s more… the content was described as ‘a wide selection‘; indicating a possible large lineup of characters.
To top it off, the figures were told to be ‘looking great‘.
As always, we’d like to ask our readers to take things with a grain of salt. But, we’d actually like to give this info the benefit of the doubt; considering the reliability of the source.
Official website of Nuremberg Toyfair (Toy Fair Germany) has been updated with their list of 2020 Edition exhibitors and the content they’ll showcase.
Confirming HISSTANK’s exclusive news, Jazwares is present with G.I. Joe license included as one of the contents.
Jazwares GmbH
Angry Birds, Back to the Future, Benjamin the Elephant, Black Pink, DC Comics (Batman, Justice League), Disney (Classics, Frozen 2, Pixar, Princess, Villains, Frozen Olaf, Finding Nemo, Monster University, Stitch, Toy Story), Fortnite, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, Halo, Harry Potter, Marvel (Ironman, Classics, Heroes, The Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men), Micro Machines, Microsoft, My Hero Academia, Nerf, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, Pokémon, Power Players, Rick & Morty, Roblox, Sailor Moon, Scooby-Doo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trolls, WWE
Micro Machines is listed as a brand due to the recent acquisition of Wicked Cool Toys by Jazwares. WCT holds the license to manufacture Micro Machines vehicles on behalf of Hasbro.
This certainly raise the question of whether Jazwares will actually manufacture G.I. Joe figures. It isn’t unlikely since Hasbro is already giving their IPs to manufacture toys by other companies; akin to how Disney operates. The most recent news being the aforementioned Micro Machines (by Wicked Cool Toys) and Tonka by BasicFun!. However, chances are slim as we heard of Hasbro manufacturing an evergreen line for the Joe brand. Most likely scenario would be the integration into Jazwares’ Domez and Roblox brands.
Nuremberg Toy Fair is just three weeks away from the time of this post and Jazwares will also be at the London Toy Fair, one week prior to that. However, both shows are notoriously famous for their secrecy and we may not see (or even hear) any information until New York Toy Fair 2020.
Stay tuned with HISSTANK for more info.
We have received a reliable word regarding a confirmed partnership between Hasbro and Jazwares for the G.I. Joe Franchise.
At the moment, we do not have a lot of information regarding the licensing agreement, but we can confirm that the big reveal is set to take place during this year’s Toy Fair.
Since Hasbro is directly manufacturing G.I. Joe toys, it is likely that Jazwares will contribute from the accessory front. These kind of agreements are not new for both companies as they worked together recently for the Nerf toy line where Jazwares produced additional accessories for the hit action series.
Jazwares 4-Inch and 6-Inch toylines for the Fortnite franchise is a super hit among Fortnite fans and G.I. Joe fans alike. What the two companies are cooking under wraps, will surely be a surprise this year.
2020 is here, and a new year is significantly important to toy collectors since the Toy Fair Season is just around the corner.
We have received several official press releases announcing various lists of exhibitors and license-holders; who will attend many toy fairs this year. Our eye is naturally on Hasbro, who will kick-start the year with Toy Fair UK and follow it up with Germany’s Nuremberg Toy Fair and the New York Toy Fair 2020.
List:
You can learn more about each show and what they have to offer to the G.I. Joe Franchise, after the jump.
We have received a press release from Canada’s Galaxyland theme park, stating that Hasbro will upgraded its rides to include several Hasbro brands and retail counters.
G.I. Joe franchise will be prominently featured in the newly revamped Galaxyland.
“Galaxyland will undergo a transformation using Hasbro’s iconic portfolio of brands throughout the one hundred and sixty-five thousand square foot indoor amusement park facility. The design will include widely recognized brands such as MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, NERF, PLAY-DOH, BATTLESHIP, OPERATION, and many others.
Hasbro’s beloved brands will come to life with over 25 rides, games and attractions covering an area of three and a half acres. The Park will also feature a unique Hasbro retail experience as well as themed food service establishments for fans of all ages to enjoy. Upon completion, the Park will reopen as “Galaxyland powered by Hasbro”.”
It is interesting to note that Hasbro has specifically chosen Snake Eyes to be on the title image issued with the press release.
Galaxyland already has a ride called ‘Mindbender’. They just need to award a doctorate to it and it’s all set. We are joking here, of course.
This new theme park is the second one announced for Hasbro; following the first at Melaka which is a water park.
You can read the full press release, after the jump.
Marauder Task Force WWII Oakleaf Camo German Panzer Grenadier first to retail show special. NJCC is this weekend November 23rd and 24th at the Holiday Inn Cherry Hill New Jersey!
For those of you who can not make it out to NJCC they plan on having them available for retail on their web site shortly after the show. You can visit them here: Marauder “Gun-Runners” 1:18 Action Figures & Accessories
New Jersey Collectors Con Fall Show Update November 23rd and 24th This Weekend!
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 2-Day Pass Extra Tickets for door prizes $20.00
General Admission 10am – 5:00pm $10.00
2-Day Pass $20.00 – Extra Tickets for door prizes
Early Bird Admission on both days!
The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 4:00PM with our last door prize announcement for Saturday.
– 9AM Early Bird Coffee Mug Vintage Star Wars.
– 9AM Toyfinity NJCC Exclusive Large Orange Mordle
– 9AM Boss Fight Studio Prize Package
– 9AM Star Wars SDCC 2019 Hasbro Exclusive Black Series Sith Trooper
– 10AM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Refraktor Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack
– 11AM SDCC 2019 Exclusive Marvel Vintage Legends Hulk
– 12PM Transformers G1 Soundwave Reissue with Tape 2-packs!
– 1PM FT-39 Fans Toys Jabber
– 2PM NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “The Capture of Splinter” SDCC 2019 Set
– 3PM Gil Tucker’s Combat Medic Doc G.I. Joe Custom
– 4Pm MEGA DOOR PRIZE #1 Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Titan WFC-S29 Omega Supreme
The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement for Sunday.
– 9AM Early Bird Coffee Mug Vintage Star Wars
– 9AM NECA Superman vs Alien SDCC 2019 Exclusive Set
– 9AM Toyfinity NJCC Exclusive Large Orange Mordle
– 10AM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Refraktor Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack
– 11AM SDCC Transformers Trading Card Game: Comic-Con 2019 Blaster vs Soundwave Box Set and War for Cybertron: Siege Booster Pack
– 12PM Transformers G1 Soundwave Reissue with Tape 2-packs!
– 1PM NECA TMNT Donatello & Krang 2-Pack
– 2PM Transformers Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee MPM-7
– 3PM Gil Tucker’s Custom G.I. Joe Vehicles
– 3:30PM MEGA DOOR PRIZE #2 Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Titan WFC-S29 Omega Supreme
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 Legends of Lucha Libre, Zombies, Bucky O’Hare and for the first time at retail – VITRUVIAN H.A.C.K.S. Products! Marauder Gun Runners will have the Marauder Task Force WWII 1:18 Scale 4 Inch Action Figures! Bobby Vala and Action Force will have painted Action Force figures on hand as well as Action Force swag for sale at the booth. The NECA room returns along with the Exclusive Large Orange Mordle by Toyfinity!
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Back in May, we posted a news regarding an agreement between Hasbro and the Tourism Board of Malaysia to host a theme park based on Hasbro properties. G.I. Joe was seen as one of the properties along with Nerf, My Little Pony, Mr. Potatohead, Elefun & Friends, Play-Doh, Battleship, Monopoly and Mousetrap.
Since then, we have received an update and a very good one at that.
G.I. Joe will become the first property to be opened in 2022. Titled as G.I. Joe Adventure Park, the attraction will accompany 480 bungalows right beside the Hasbro water park. Each bungalow will be priced at RM 800,000 (approx. US$ 193,565).
The rest of the water park is expected to be completed by 2029.
Our Custom Master for the November NJCC is Gil Tucker and he has provided us with some awesome custom pieces to give away as door prizes. If you are heading out to the show you will receive raffle tickets at the door for your chance to win one of these sets!
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
Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con