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A sad day today – Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner  has passed away at the age of 58.   He had been battling cancer since 2014 and recently took a sudden leave of absence. Mr. Goldner was involved with creating the Hasbro we know today, joining in 2000 and becoming CEO by 2008, transforming the company into an entertainment focused one and reviving core brands.  Under his leadership G.I. Joe grew into a new era, giving us 3.75 Modern, 3 movies, a cartoon and most recently – G.I. Joe Classified.  His focus on balancing nostalgia while moving brands into the future allowed G.I. Joe to escape the 80s and flourish.

We here at HissTank would like to thank him for his leadership at Hasbro, letting the teams do what they do and giving us some great product over the last 20 years.  For additional information, please see the below press releases.

• Hasbro Chairman & CEO Brian D. Goldner to Take Medical Leave to Focus on Health

• Hasbro Announces the Passing of Beloved Leader and Longtime Chairman & CEO Brian D. Goldner

As mentioned in our previous news post, Cubles just revealed their initial lineup (Series 1) of G.I. Joe Paperboard figures.

“G.I. JOE CŪBLES are Ready for the Jump. They’re Real American Heroes! Made, Not Born & Tough as Nails! (Cardboard ones, that is.) This first series of JOES is reporting for duty.

Officially licensed by Hasbro. The G.I. Joe® SERIES 1 CŪBLES uses no glue, tape, or scissors. With pre-designed pieces and made with our sturdy and strong CŪBLEStock™ paperboard, the G.I. Joe Collection is an easy and fun activity for all ages. Featuring: Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Baroness, and Scarlett

(+) Best of all, thanks to our patented engineering, your new figure has moveable parts that require no plastic or metal pieces! Color-coded instructions make each one fun and easy to assemble.

All CŪBLES are Made in the USA, 100% Recyclable and for every 1 tree used to make CŪBLES, the company plants 100 more by donating to OneTreePlanted.”

Each figure is priced at $7.99, and you can buy all four for $24.99.

Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, Baroness, and Scarlett each come with one out of four diorama backgrounds in addition to their signature weapons.

You can pre-order the figures via Cubles Official Website.

We have learned that Cubles has acquired the license to produce buildable Paperboard G.I. Joe Figures.

The line is set to release via Amazon this holiday season.

These papercraft figures are priced from $7.99 to $24.99.

We will let you know when these model kits are up for pre-order. You can check out some of their products, after the jump.

Hasbro is currently looking for a Franchise Strategy Co-op (intern) specifically for their G.I. Joe brand. It is clear that the toy giant is hoping for a long and successful life ahead for the franchise we know and love.

What is expected from the role:

• Becoming Immersed in the Fan Conversation: Provide regular updates to the G.I. JOE Franchise team on the discussion around the brand across social, fan sites, etc.
• Social Platform Management: Assist in managing social calendar and trafficking assets to necessary teams for owned G.I. JOE social platforms.
• Manage Brand Materials: Build and update key brand and franchise materials, including master editorial calendar, presentations, asset trackers, team resources etc.
• Support Holistic Action Brands Franchise Team: Work with entire Action Brands team, including high-profile brands such as Transformers, Power Rangers and G.I. JOE, on key projects, including regular Competitive Tracking, Action Brands Global Newsletter and Streaming Landscape Analysis.
• Additional projects as needed

If you are interested, you can apply to the job listing via Hasbro Careers.

A while back, we posted a news regarding Renegade Studios entering a brand new licensing agreement to manufacture RPG board games based on Hasbro properties. Transformers is one of them.

Creative talent at Renegade is working tirelessly during this ‘new normal’ period to complete their work and highlighted the same during an online podcast.

Elisa Teague, Senior Producer of Role Playing Games, stated the following:

“No, you’re not gonna be playing [as] Optimus Prime or anything like that. You get to pick up your own character. What kind of vehicle are you going to be? What is your motivation? What is your your rank? Are you an Autobot? What is your primary function? So, you get to create all of that and go off on adventures. That stuff is really exciting and it is coming along so amazingly and I just want to be out already, I know everybody does, but it’s been a joy to work on for sure.”

Additionally, she also highlighted G.I. Joe. It is likely that the gaming mechanic will be the same for the Joe brand as well.

A packaging variant of the Super Impulse World’s Smallest G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero has been discovered at a Target by Warren Sellinski.

What’s interesting is the fact that the company has introduced a new brand name titled ‘Action Micro Figures‘.

You can check out the new and old packaging, after the jump.

If you are looking for a new job opportunity in this new year, and got what it takes to become an amazing Associate Package Engineer for the G.I. Joe Franchise and Beyblade, then Hasbro has its doors open for you.

“Hasbro is seeking an Associate Package Engineer to join our Action Brands team, supporting G.I. Joe & Beyblade!”

You can apply through Hasbro, and take a look at the full job description, after the jump.

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