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HISSTANK is currently chasing a new lead regarding a G.I. Joe Evergreen toyline by Hasbro.

Based on the information we uncovered, Hasbro has assembled several team members responsible for the recent Transformers Evergreen line to pursue a similar approach for the G.I. Joe franchise as well.

According to the info, the team is specialized to cater several demographics including Preschool, Kids, Collectors and Budget.

However, we do not have any images to show; which was not the case with Transformers Evergreen, where product packaging and toy listings were leaked to the internet by anonymous sources well ahead of official reveals. If luck will grace us, we will see the new toys sooner rather than later. It is best to keep in mind that nothing is set in stone. Plans can change and we may not even see the Evergreen line. But we’ll keep the negativity to the side.

Although the information we have is scarce at the moment, we can speculate what we can expect from this possible new toyline, based on the aforementioned Transformers Evergreen initiative.

You can check out our speculations, after the jump.

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Please, show your support by signing and sharing a petition to Hasbro to draft Mark Weber for the Senior Manager – Global Brand Development and Marketing for GI Joe and Micronauts position for which Hasbro is currently recruiting.

Mark Weber was the former brand manager at Hasbro for GI Joe and gave us a lot of great figures like Stiletto, Sightline (Gary Goggles-Head tribute,) the Renegades Roadblock (in the SDCC IDW set,) and many more! Here’s what Mark has has to say about all this…

I’d love the chance to work on G.I. Joe again – I was disappointed to have so few items and such a small tooling budget to work with during my time on the brand. I’m proud of what I did (Sightline, Shooter, Tombstone, female Cobra Officer, Stiletto) given the limitations of the time.

I went back to school to earn my MBA – most brand managers have one and it’s sort of the price of admission. I survived without one while I was at McFarlane Toys and Hasbro based on hard work, creative ideas and toy insights, but it’s hard to get back in without one.

Let’s let Hasbro know that we want only the best for GI Joe and remind them that Mark Weber is the man for the job! Yo Joe!!

under G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Various, G.I. Joe Vintage

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!

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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!

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A massive new box set by Hasbro has been revealed by EW. This set, a San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Exclusive, features figures based on Transformers, G.I. Joe, Visionaries, Rom, Action Man, Micronauts and M.A.S.K. as part of the Hasbro and IDW Revolution expanded universe. The set includes:

Transformers – Jetfire
GI Joe – Roadblock
MASK – Matt Tracker
Action Man
Rom The Space Knight
Rom – Dire Wraith
Visionaries – Leoric
Micronauts – Assorted Minis
Here’s some additional info on the set. Thankfully, it will be available on HasbroToyShop.com, though in limited quantities. Read on for all of the photos.

It’s no secret that the toymaker Hasbro would like to assemble its different properties into one shared universe. Plans are underway to bring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Action Man, M.A.S.K., Micronauts, Visionaries, and Rom to the screen, but IDW Comics has already laid the groundwork by uniting most of them on the page with its Revolution series. Now Hasbro has created new toys based on their work.

This is the Revolution Comic Crossover Mega-Set, which will retail for $99.99. While it’s debuting at Comic-Con, it will also be for sale at Canada’s Fan Expo – and it will be available in limited supply at HasbroToyShop.com.

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As was foretold by prophecy, G.I.Joe 50th Anniversary offerings have been found at ROSS by HISSTANK.com forum member CountDrunkula. Found so far were the Cobra 3 packs including the female Cobra Officer. The sets are priced at $11.99.

Let the hunt begin. Found any at your local ROSS? Sound off after the break or in the HISSTANK.com Sightings Forums!

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Here are some great pictures from viperskingdom of possible prototype and/or cancelled Action Man and Cobra figures.

One figure sports the Action Man logo. A Wild Bill looking figure and two Cobras, Snow Serpent and a ROC Ice Viper from what appear to be from artwork we saw back in 2016.

Discuss on the forums after the jump.

under G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Movie, G.I. Joe Renegades

The ever dashing KuuKuuSon, better known to the world as Mr. James Kavanaugh has shared word that Rank & File 3 is now available for purchase through the R.A.H.C. Guide storefront. Rank & File vol. 3 covers the 30th Anniversary, Renegades, Retaliation, 50th Anniversary and the Basic Assortment figures!

Want even better news? The copy will only run you $26.50 shipped (U.S.)! As with other volumes, Rank & File vol. 3 will undoubtedly sell out, so make sure to secure your copy now! Are you adding this title to your collection? Sound off after the break!

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Our friend Michael Mercy stopped by to share another G.I.Joe themed video review with us. This time around, his toys go WILD as he reviews the G.I.Joe 50th Anniversary Cobra W.O.L.F.!

 

The Cobra WOLF is by far one of my favorite Cobra vehicles. What are your thoughts? Sound off on Michael’s review after the break!

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KuuKuuSon is by far the hardest working man in business. I mean, it’s the gentleman’s Birthday today (Happy Birthday, James!), but he still found the time to send out the official press release for Rank & File 3 – A Guide to Third-Generation 4” G.I. Joe Action Figures! Included with the press release are 5 pages from the book and the oh-so-awesome cover which you can check out after the break –

The adventure continues to evolve in Rank & File — A Guide to Third-Generation 4” G.I. Joe Action Figures!

After a brief hiatus in 2006 that allowed G.I. Joe to flourish in other areas, G.I. Joe:  A Real American Hero went in a new stylistic direction that is still predominately used today!  Not only did fans get to revisit some of their most cherished icons within the G.I. Joe mythos, they were also introduced to new characters that are now known and loved.

The Rank & File guide volume 3 displays every G.I. Joe action figure produced between the Celebrating 30 Years of A Real American Hero / Renegades, Retaliation, 50, and Basic G.I. Joe Asst. series, complete with every accessory and variation produced.   Not only are the accessories shown, they were carefully cataloged in an upcoming volume that will guarantee the proper shade of accessory goes to the appropriate action figure. To top it off, every vehicle and playset released in the 4″ era is documented and every easily removable piece is shown individually photographed —ensuring collector completion.

This full color, forty-eight page resource manual beautifully illustrates the four series’ 148 action figures, twenty-two vehicles and every accessory, including all known variations. Not only is every accessory present and accounted for, they have each been assigned a unique number and identified throughout the resource guide.  Each action figure was carefully examined between its initial run and any further re-releases to ensure accurate samples are clearly and concisely presented, perfect for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots.

Whether you are a seasoned or rejuvenated collector, enthusiast, or toy vendor, the Rank & File series is the decisive compilation for G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles, and playsets produced from 2007 to today.    Let the Rank & File guides serve as a reference for completion or a scrapbook to the next big turning point of G.I. Joe:  A Real American Hero.

Basic Information

The MSRP for The Rank & File guide Volume 3 is $20 and available at www.rahcguide.com.  Buyer will pay all additional shipping and handling costs.  If you have purchased the R.A.H.C. guides before, the process will be very similar.   This guide was self-published and produced in quantities reflecting previous sales so do not hesitate in ordering if owning a guide is a priority.

You may join the mailing list at: rahc.guide@gmail.com and like on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/RAHCGuide to get the latest updates between press releases.