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under G.I. Joe Various, HissTank Community

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!

under G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Customs

The G.I. Joe Collector’s Club announced the figure for their Wednesday/Thursday customizing class, Red Shadows Trooper!

2018 GIJoeCon attendees signed up for the (Sold Out) Customizing Class: You will be adding a much requested character to your squad with our Red Shadows Trooper! Included in the kit this year is a BRAND NEW updated head sculpt by longtime collaborator Gigabread as well as a unique (secret!) original sculpt weapon for completing the figure during the class (also by Gigabread). The kit also includes an AK style assault rifle, torso and hardware, bloused BDU skirt and removable harness and satchel charge.

To complete your figure in the class, you will need to bring a set of arms and legs. As the base color of the figure is red (naturally!) we would suggest parts from any red G.I. Joe or COBRA figure.

Suggested possible donor parts include: Retaliation Alley Viper limbs, Retaliation Red Night Viper limbs, and the Target Exclusive red Viper or any others that might fit the build.

The class will supply basic paints (Testors Model Masters Acrylic), 2 different size brushes (20/0 and #1), Super Glues and accelerant’s, and X-acto knives. You will need to bring your identification if you are signed up for the Wednesday morning class as Convention badges will not be handed out until that evening. If you are attending the Thursday class, please bring you Convention badge to check in.

As per GIJoeCon policies, please arrive on time. No participants will be admitted after 8:45AM each day. The class will break from 12PM to 1PM each day for lunch, and end promptly at 4PM. If you have technical questions, you can reach out to JE Russell through Facebook at any time. You can also use the Contact link to submit any questions to the GIJCC about your attendance or special needs.

All of the class instructors and helpers (John Russell, Kalen, Matt & Nolan, Esvan) and Bobby Vala (Hasbro Designer), are all looking forward to seeing you! Be sure to give us a hearty “BLOOD for the BARON!” when you get in the door!

under G.I. Joe Cartoons, G.I. Joe Movie, G.I. Joe Various, HissTank Community

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/

under Around The Site, HissTank Community

HissTank member samsson37 has just surpassed 80,000 views on his GI Joe/Marvel Fan fiction dio story, The Initiative.

This wildly popular story has all of your favorite Joes and Cobras as well as all the characters from the Marvel Universe wrapped up in one massive tale that will keep you entertained and coming back for more.

Synopsis:

The world changed on that fateful day in 2012. When we found out we weren’t alone. The Alien hordes fell from the sky and the human race looked to be nearing extinction. That day was when the world learned of the Avengers and superpowered beings. That day also signaled the decommission of the GI Joe team. They were rendered obsolete. Government money poured into SHEILD and other agencies equipped to handle larger threats. This was the perfect time for COBRA the ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world to go underground and wait. Years have passed and there is a buzz in the underworld. COBRA is ready to return. Nick Fury the director of SHIELD sensing the impending danger decided that it was time to bring back the one team that could crush COBRA once and for all…GI JOE.

Keep checking back as the story continues!

under Compatible Military Toys, G.I. Joe Conventions, HissTank Community, Other, Regional Conventions

New Jersey Collectors Con Winter Show Update March 3rd and 4th 2018

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 March 3rd and 4th 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

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 Marvel: Spider-Man Heat Up Eyes Disney Mug.
– 9AM Toyfinity NJCC Exclusive Night Mordle
– 9AM Boss Fight Studio NJCC Blasted Land Orc
– 9AM Kre-O Skeletor NJCC Custom Exclusive
– 9AM Badcube Lorry (215 Toyz)
– 10AM Badcube Speedbump (215 Toyz)
– 11AM Black Panther Marvel Legends Complete Wave
– 12PM Magic: The Gathering HasCon Grimlock Boxset
– 1PM MP-36 Masterpiece Megatron!
– 2PM X-Men Marvel Legends Complete Wave
– 3PM LEGO DC Super Heroes Lobo Set
– 4Pm MEGA DOOR PRIZE #1 Mattel 1/10 Scale Justice League RC Batmobile special thanks to Realm of Collectors!

The door prize announcements will start at 8AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement for Sunday.
– 9AM Early Bird Coffee Mug Universal G1 Transformers Mug
– 9AM Giga Power Grassor Chrome
– 9AM Toyfinity NJCC Exclusive Night Mordle
– 9AM Boss Fight Studio NJCC Blasted Land Orc
– 10AM IG Figures from Letal Customs Set
– 10AM Power of the Primes Rodimus
– 11AM KFC Kingorilla
– 12PM Mezco One:12 Collective Wolverine
– 12PM S.H. Figuarts Justice League Batman
– 1PM NECA Kratos God of War 4
– 2PM Power Rangers SDCC Box Set
– 3PM S.H. Figuarts Homecoming Spider-Man
– 3:30PM MEGA DOOR PRIZE #2 MP-36 Masterpiece Megatron!

The Winter NJCC 2018 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! 215 Toyz 3rd party dealer room (NECA Room) and more. NJCC will also have a get together at Red, Hot and Blue – Saturday Night starting at 8PM to celebrate the industry and have some Nerd speak (must be 21 to enter)

NJCC will also have their very own Boss Fight Studio Series 2 Fantasy Blasted Land Orc! He comes with a slew of accessories including a mace, sword, shield, 4 helmets, alternate head and extra hands. He also comes with spiked shoulder guards and armor for the body. $30 available at retail for the first time at the show.

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

under G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Movie, HissTank Community

Thanks to HissTank member KuuKuuSon for informing us that his Kickstarter for his Rank & File Volumes 2 & 3 are live!

The Rank & File Guide volumes 2 and 3 archive the remaining mass produced G.I. Joe product by fully displaying every G.I. Joe action figure produced between the The Rise of Cobra, The Pursuit of Cobra, 30th Anniversary/Renegades, Retaliation, 50, and G.I. Joe Basic Asst. series; complete with every accessory and variation produced.

Not only are the accessories shown alongside the action figures, they have been carefully cataloged in an upcoming volume to guarantee the proper shade of accessory goes to the appropriate action figure. To top it off, every vehicle and play set released in the 4″ era has been documented and every easily removable piece has been individually photographed, ensuring collector completion. Theses full color, 52 page and 48 page (respectably) resource manuals beautifully illustrate the six series’ combined 328 action figures, 77 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 guides. Each action figure has been carefully examined between its initial run and further re-releases to ensure that an accurate sample is clearly and concisely presented; perfect for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots.