What a few weeks it has been for the G.I. Joe Brand! Tons of new G.I. Joe Classified figures on the way and we have just reached the halfway point for the initial funding for the Updated Classic ARAH Skystriker.
If you have not had a chance to check out our coverage of Pulsecon 2021 and the new Skystriker design and ground crew we highly recommend taking a look. Hopefully we can hit that initial funding goal and grab those unlocks.
SKELETRON Unveils ROBOSKULL MKII
Fueled by a love for 80s nostalgia and heavy metal, our international cabal of mad scientists have created the ROBOSKULL® MKII. Designed in a secret underground laboratory to be the ultimate action figure vehicle, ROBOSKULL® will melt faces and level up your play. Action figure fans rejoice, as your 1:18 scale, 1:12 scale, and yes, even some 1:60 scale toys can fully integrate into this death-dealing skullfighter from outer space. (That’s right, compatible with 4″, 6″, and certain 1″ action figures.)
Check out the fully funded project here ROBOSKULL MKII Kickstarter Project
G.I. Joe came with some heat today! In addition to the G.I. Joe Classified reveals, we got new 3.75 O-Ring Retro figures coming back AND the launch of the G.I. Joe Haslab Skystriker!
Check out caps from the panel for these items after the break. Stay tuned for more details and text in a bit!
You can jump right in and grab your Skystriker here at Haslab!
Operation HasLab
Throwback: the early 80s. The hair is high and so is the volume of the music coming out of the boombox speakers. You’ve just discovered the coolest cartoon ever made, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. You can’t get enough of it. Will the Joes finally be able to defeat Cobra once and for all?!? You’ll happily help the cause by setting up elaborate missions with your favorite action figures, played out in sandboxes, swimming pools, backyards, and bedrooms. The only thing missing from your epic adventures is the baddest combat jet known to any Joe: the Skystriker. It’s time to fulfill — or relive if you were one of the lucky ones — your childhood dreams.
That’s right. It’s the 21st century now and for G.I. Joe’s first ever HasLab we are bringing the afterburner-level heat and re-issuing the Skystriker with some awesome modern updates and incredible, exclusive unlocks. All to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Sure, the Skystriker has been done before (and it’s awesome every time) but never like this. Only with modern technology are we able evolve this classic combat jet by adding the most precise detail and design to bring it from the 80s to the FUTURE. Because the future is now.
The Skystriker isn’t the only incredible item you’ll be able to display in your G.I. Joe collection when you fund this HasLab. You’ll also get two o-ring figures with HasLab exclusive deco – Ace and Wayne Ruthel! The original fighter pilot, Ace, looks just as you remember him in a traditional deco scheme. And Wayne Ruthel has deco designed to call back to the original Skystriker packaging. If these two legendary action figures aren’t enough to blow your mind, we have even more to add!
You’ll be able to unlock up to 3 different tiers with even more exclusively decoed o-ring action figures and accessories, including Scarlett in a flight suit for the first time ever, Rip Cord in Night Force colors, and 2 Pit Crew members to man the runway vehicles. Fund this project today to start fighting for freedom wherever there’s trouble!
A new article over at Inside the Ropes highlights Sgt Slaughter’s road to becoming the first real life G.I. Joe. This is a very interesting read and I highly recommend checking out this awesome story.
When the meeting was done and I got up to leave, I said, ‘I’ll tell you what, gentlemen, my name is Sgt Slaughter and I am the real G.I. Joe. You’re looking at G.I. Joe.’ I gave this little promo and walked away. My attorney said their mouths all dropped open.
G.I. Joe Hollywood Rides Die-Cast Duke & VAMP 1/32 Scale Vehicle
G.I. Joe joins the Hollywod Rides line with the iconic VAMP Jeep paired with a die-cast figure of Duke in 1/32 scale. Made of die-cast metal and real rubber tires, these are sure to make a great addition to any G.I. Joe collection!
G.I. Joe Nano MetalFigs 18-Pack
From G.I. Joe comes highly collectible figures in Jada’s Nano MetalFig series. This pack has plenty to fill your G.I. Joe collection!
Box Contents:
Duke figure
Scarlett figure
Lady Jaye figure
Storm Shadow figure
Doc figure
Firefly figure
Snake Eyes figure
Dusty figure
B.A.T. figure
Cobra Commander figure
Barbecue figure
Cobra Trooper figure
Baroness figure
Roadblock figure
Zartan figure
Destro figure
Flint figure
Serpentor figure
Snake Eyes. Storm Shadow. A rivalry for the ages, born out of the shattered bond between brothers-in-arms. We’ve teamed up with Mego Corporation, creators of a classic action figure style with soft goods costume pieces, to bring these iconic G.I. Joe characters into the fun, retro Mego style for the first time ever… with the same premium details G.I. Joe fans look for.
Includes: 2 figures and 14 accessories.
***Updated Package Art****
Available on Hasbro Pulse Pre-Order $59.99
Good news for all the fans of the Geek Subscription service Loot Crate! G.I. Joe is getting some much needed love in the form of the “Honor” crate that will feature our favorite G.I. Joe female Superstar Scarlett!
For those of you who do not know what Loot Crate is they are the #1 pop culture subscription-based service on the planet, bringing the love of pop culture conventions to fans at home. A curated collection of awesome items from the best pop culture franchises, delivered to your door every month.
This is an early look at the figure and will be available to purchase on 3/19 at 9:00pm PST You can order the G.I. Joe April “Honor” Crate here for $24.99!
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.
The Exclusive Barnes and Noble G.I. Joe Red Vinyl Record with ARAH poster is now up for sale. Music from iconic 80s animated series, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, is available here for the first time ever on vinyl. Including the instrumental version of the iconic theme song and over 40 minutes of unreleased music from the original composers, Robert J. Walsh and Johnny Douglas. Also featuring music from the first five-part G.I. Joe miniseries. 2020, Hasbro.
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Opening (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
2. Technological Turbulence (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
3. Sky Strike! (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
4. Flight Or Fight (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
5. Jaws Of The Cobra (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
6. Scientific Apparatus (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
7. High Tension (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 2: Slave Of The Cobra Master”)
8. Derisive Destro (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 2: Slave Of The Cobra Master”)
9. On The Run (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 2: Slave Of The Cobra Master”)
10. World Leaders (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 2: Slave Of The Cobra Master”)
11. Snowy Mountain Calamities (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 3: The Worms Of Death”)
12. Underwater Drama (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 3: The Worms Of Death”)
13. Help Marches In (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 3: The Worms Of Death”)
14. Drama Underfoot (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 4: Duel In The Devil’s Cauldron”)
15. Hssssssssss! (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 4: Duel In The Devil’s Cauldron”)
16. G.I. JOE On The Move (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 4: Duel In The Devil’s Cauldron”)
17. Welcome To Bayou World (“The Revenge Of Cobra, Pt 5: Amusement Park Of Terror”)
18. Hunter And Hunted (“Cobra’s Creatures” – S1/Ep11)
19. Easy Action (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 3: The Worms Of Death”)
Side B
1. Fight, Friendship, Freedom (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
2. The Battle Marches On (“The Revenge Of Cobra, Pt 1: In The Cobra’s Pit”)
3. Battle Alert – Snakes In The Dirt! (“Lights! Camera! Cobra!” – S1/Ep19)
4. Wild Warriors (“Lights! Camera! Cobra!” – S1/Ep19)
5. Unfriendly Skies (“Lights! Camera! Cobra!” – S1/Ep19)
6. Dangerous Developments (“The Phantom Brigade” – S1/Ep18)
7. Prelude To Pandemonium (“The Phantom Brigade” – S1/Ep18)
8. Hit ‘Em Where They Live (“The Phantom Brigade” – S1/Ep18)
9. Fun And War Games (“Synthoid Conspiracy–Pt I” – S1/Ep16)
10. Mano-a-Monster (“Synthoid Conspiracy–Part II” – S1/Ep17)
11. Lost In The Funhouse (“Twenty Questions” – S1/Ep13)
12. Victory Celebration (“Twenty Questions” – S1/Ep13)
13. Commander’s Communiqué (“The Gamemaster” – S1/Ep26)
14. Single And Groovy (“The Funhouse” – S1/Ep12)
15. There’s No Debating Fanaticism! (“The Pyramid Of Darkness–Part V: Knotting Cobra’s Coils” – S1/Ep5)
16. International Nightmare (“The Invaders” – S1/Ep50)
17. Ending (“The M.A.S.S. Device, Pt 1: The Cobra Strikes”)
18. BONUS TRACK – Evil Master Of Disguises (TV Commercial Theme)
Amazon has listed (under Hasbro Label) a new vinyl record titled ‘80s TV Classics – Music From G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero [LP]‘. Previously, Hasbro released the same for the Transformers franchise.
If the aforementioned Transformers album is any indication, Side 1 and 2 will featured G.I. Joe and Cobra logos respectively.
Official Description:
Music from iconic 80s animated series, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, will be available for the first time ever on vinyl. The first official release of the score in any format, it includes the instrumental version of the iconic theme song and over 40 minutes of unreleased music from the original composers, Robert J. Walsh and Johnny Douglas. The album features music from the first five-part G.I. JOE mini-series which debuted in 1983 and Season 1 of the animated series which premiered in 1985.
Release Date: 11/20/2020
Price: $22.99
You can check out the full track list, after the jump: