So it looks like the much anticipated 6″ G.I. Joe line is finally going to make it’s way to retail in 2020. Although Hasbro has not officially confirmed this information there are very strong rumors of retail preorders for the new line called G.I. Joe Classified!
G.I. Joe Classified Wave One:
Join in on G.I. Joe Classified 6″ Line conversation after the jump.
We have an exciting news for all the Joe fans. Do you have what it takes to become a Senior Manager for G.I. Joe & Micronauts Global Brand Development? Well, Hasbro is offering this wonderful opportunity to you.
“We have an immediate opening for a results-oriented, innovative Senior Brand Manager to drive Product Development and Marketing for our GI Joe and Micronauts brands. In this high-profile role, you will drive the strategic product vision for GI Joe and Micronauts, lead a cross-functional team of designers and engineers to ideate and manufacture the yearly toy line, and develop a global marketing plan that effectively drive sales. Partnering with internal and external resources, you will build a cohesive and actionable category and channel marketing plan. You will will work with internal and external agencies and cross-functional teams to create global toolkits and communication tools necessary to drive sales. These toolkits include such things as Merchandising Guides, Digital and Broadcast assets, and product sizzles. You will work closely with regional teams to brief them on the product line, help accurately forecast, and partner to ensure success.
A day in the life:
Develop yearly product strategy based on key brand initiatives, consumer insights, and entertainment strategy.
Work with Design and Development to create an innovative toy line that is inspired by your Toy Strategy.”
With such posts, it can mean only one thing: G.I. Joe toys are now in development and it won’t be long until we set our eyes on official products from Hasbro.
This is definitely a fandom splitting topic, but if GI Joe were to return to retail this moment, how would you like to see it represented?
* Old school o-ring?
* A continuation of the 25th style packaging with new sculpts and a continuation of unreleased figures?
* 6 Inch!!
* Other?
Let your opinion be heard by voting!
The long awaited The Joy of Joe is now available to purchase in print and digitally. This compilation was the brainchild of Jim Beard (with Justin Bell and Bill Nedrow) and features essays from thirty of the brand’s most ardent fans. Go grab yours right now.
For well over fifty years the joy that kids feel for G.I. Joe, Hasbro’s toy phenomenon, stands as nothing short of amazing. Few other creations can boast of such an enduring love from fans of all ages across the globe.
Fall in with thirty such fans as they tell tales of childhoods marching alongside Joe through action and adventure, creating memories that have lasted lifetimes. THE JOY OF JOE will amuse you and touch your heart!
Featuring essays by Paul Kupperberg, Fabian Nicieza, Jerry Ordway, Dave West, Alan Porter, and many more!
With the huge success of Haslab’s first outing, the Vintage Collection Jabba’s Sail Barge (The Khetanna,) meeting roughly 175% of their goal to the tune of nearly four and a half million dollars, it’s safe to say Hasbro will go back to that well in the future. With this in mind, what would you honestly be willing to pay for a new Flagg?
USS Flagg image courtesy of 3DJoes.com
Discuss further after the jump!
The “G.I. Joe Stop-Motion Film Festival” kicks off in Denver this September and Collider.com has the exclusive reveal of our announcement trailer! Since 2005, this festival has been displaying the best indie animators who bring their fan-favorite action figures to life!
http://collider.com/gi-joe-stop-motion-film-festival-trailer/
The most recent Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe comic from IDW had a unique look and story that many fans dig. Unfortunately it wouldn’t translate well into fully functioning figures as we know them. In comes Kidrobot with a collection of non-Transforming items to celebrate the series. They have blind-box Vinyl Mini Series figures which stand 3 inches tall, pins, 7 Inch Vinyls, and keychains. All feature Kidrobot’s art style that captures the look and feel of the book.
We’ve run a case of the Vinyl Mini Series figures through the motions which shows off all of the unique molds. There are several chases that eluded us but that’s what happens with blind box figs even if you grab a case these days. Since the theme of this is Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe, we figured we’d go along with it. The G.I. Joe themed pictures from the set are here on HissTank after the break. The Transformers themed pictures from the case are up on our network site TFW2005.com, which you can see right here!
All of these are courtesy of and available at Entertainment Earth right now!
Kidrobot Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe All Products
Kidrobot Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe Keychains
Kidrobot Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe Mini Figures
Kidrobot Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe Pins
Kidrobot Transformers Vs. G.I. Joe Vinyl Figures
Hisstank member cputa posted artwork of 60s cartoon Huckleberry Hound as Storm Shadow.
We’ve had our eye on cputu eve since he posted his artwork titled “GI Joe vs Cobra Boat Race.”
Check out all his other great artwork as well!
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-fan-art/452554-joevember-spirit-sam-stormshadow-legos.html
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-fan-art/451531-hiss-tank-mash-up.html
Based on the critically acclaimed maxiseries comic by John Barber and Tom Scioli, Kidrobot and Hasbro have teamed up to bring two of the world’s most recognizable franchises to life with the Transformers vs. G.I. Joe capsule series. Stylized as an homage to Jack Kirby and the Silver Age of Comic Books, this series mashes up earth’s favorite action heroes and those futuristic aliens that are more than meets the eye. Get ready to jump down the rabbit hole, and strap in for a wild sci-fi ride. Collect them all today, and get ready for a battle for the ages!
Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Mini-Figure Series Display Box:
The series also offers enamel pins, key chains and medium sized vinyl figures of Cobra Commander and Megatron! Check out the listings from Entertainment Earth below.
Last week at SDCC 2017, A Shop Called Quest revealed their Cobra x ASCQ line of G.I.Joe themed enamel pins and hand made patches. Here’s a breakdown of what’s available –
PINS
PATCHES
Planning on adding any or all to your G.I.Joe collection? Sound off after the break!
