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New Jersey Collectors Con Fall Show Update November 23rd and 24th 2019!

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 Zombies, Bucky O’Hare and for the first time at retail – VITRUVIAN H.A.C.K.S. Products! NECA, Marauder Gun Runners, Gil Tucker (Custom Give-Away) and the new Exclusive Large Orange Mordle!

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

Dealer tables are still available but space is very limited. Contact us ASAP if you wish to reserve a table.

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NYCC 2019 came and went with very little presence from the G.I. Joe franchise. Recently concluded Brand Licensing Europe Expo 2019 also featured G.I. Joe in some capacity.

We’ve announced a while back that G.I. Joe will be featured as a Hasbro Heritage brand during the expo in question.

It just so happens that G.I. Joe was showcased at the booth with several random comic book pages. We’ve learned this info through 2005 Boards member Hawksford. However, we do not have any images at the moment.

Speaking to the gathered press, Hasbro Vice President Claire Gilchrist stated that the company has been been working on for some time to move from being a traditional toy company to a more nebulous ‘play and entertainment company‘. “The potential that the pending eOne acquisition brings to that goal is tremendous, and is a testament to our conviction to grow our vision. Just walk around the stand and see what we have on show. I’m confident you’ll agree”.

Despite the minuscule capacity, it is nice to know that there was some presence at all. For the past few year’s, G.I. Joe franchise was not seen or heard from Hasbro’s side. The company actively pitching ideas to potential license-holders is a good omen to the year to come.

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Hasbro UK will attend this year’s Brand Licensing Europe expo to pitch licensing deals to potential license-holders from their portfolio of brand properties.

According to the word we received from Hasbro, G.I. Joe will be featured under a new category titled as ‘Hasbro Heritage‘. Other properties such as Jem, Subbuteo, Koosh, Lite Brite, Stretch Armstrong, Slythe, Stickle Bricks, Mr. Frosty, Popples, Spirograph and Action Man (UK version of United States’ G.I. Joe: Movable Fighting Man) will be featured under Hasbro Heritage.

Transformers, Power Rangers, Nerf, My Little Pony, Mr. Potatohead, Play-Doh and Monopoly will each receive their own category.

G. I. Joe ARAH logo will be featured, but with the omission of the subtitle ‘A Real American Hero’.

We certainly hope that investors will be interested in manufacturing various licensed merchandise based on the G.I. Joe property. Since G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes is just a little over a year away, Hasbro may pitch ideas targeting the movie release in 2020.

Hasbro can be found at booth D240 from October 1st to 3rd at Brand Licensing Euro 2019 (ExCeL, London).

Images from last year’s booth can be found after the jump.

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New Jersey Collectors Con Summer Show Update August 18 2019!

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
Sunday August 18th 8-am – 10am Early Bird Pass Extra Tickets for door prizes $20.00
General Admission 10am – 4:00pm $10.00

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 Transformers Live Action Box Set
– 9AM SDCC 2019 Transformers TCG Blaster VS Soundwave and Omnibots Siege Convention 3-pack
– 9AM SDCC 2019 Hasbro Marvel Legends Vintage Incredible Hulk Figure
– 9AM SDCC 2019 Star Wars Special Action Figure Set Vintage Luke Skywalker
– 10AM SDCC 2019 Hasbro Transformers Botbots Con Crew 10 Pack
– 10AM Star Wars SDCC 2019 Hasbro Exclusive Black Series Sith Trooper!
– 10AM MEGA DOOR PRIZE #1 Early Bird Transformers SDCC 2019 Exclusive Masterpiece Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition
– 11AM STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2019 Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi
– 12PM Hasbro Kenner SDCC 2019 Star Wars 40th Anniversary Black Series 6″ Boba Fett
– 1PM SDCC 2019 Masters of the Universe He-Man & Prince Adam 2-Pack
– 2PM SDCC 2019 Hasbro Exclusive Power Rangers Lightning Collection
– 3PM SDCC 2019 Exclusive Grandmaster and The Collector Marvel Legends Box Set!
– 3:30PM MEGA DOOR PRIZE #2 Transformers SDCC 2019 Exclusive Masterpiece Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition

The Summer 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 that will also feature a NECA shop side room.

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IDW held their SDCC 2019 panel and featured several G.I. Joe titles. The whole panel was 20 minutes long with just 5 minutes of content belonging to the G.I. Joe franchise. Nevertheless, there was a significant amount of info drop during the panel.

It is also worth noting that the Snake Eyes variant covers did not make it to the booth as exclusives, due to a production issue.

Highlights:

  • Transformers vs. G.I. Joe
  • G.I. Joe 2019
  • G.I. Joe: Snake Hunt
  • Snake Eyes: Deadgame

You can read a detailed description about each title, after the jump.

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Bleeding Cool is providing us with a list of IDW exclusive prints for San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

  • GI Joe Real American Hero #264 Silent Master Variant Cover A
  • GI Joe Real American Hero #264 Silent Master Variant Cover B
  • GI Joe Real American Hero #264 Silent Master Variant Cover C
  • GI Joe Real American Hero #264 Silent Master Variant Cover D
  • GI Joe Real American Hero #264 Silent Master Variant Cover E
  • Transformers GI Joe Quintessial Collection Signed Limited Edition Hardcover
  • GI Joe Real American Hero Silent Master Ultimate Variant Bundle

You can check out additional info regarding the above issues, after the jump.

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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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The first Marauder Task Force novel (previously announced at JoeCon) is at the printer and will make its debut at JoeFest June 21st and 22nd. This novel will introduce an exciting future product from Marauder Task Force.

Fans at JoeFest will have an opportunity purchase a paperback copy of the book or grab one of thirty limited-edition hardcover copies. These are sure to go fast, so fans of Marauder Task Force are going to want to grab these quickly before they sell out.

Bill will be present to sign copies of either the hardcover or the softcover during the convention. Check out more info after the jump.

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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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