Every Friday in October, HissTank member OreoBuilder will post some fun customs based on the wacky colors from the Funskool line of GI Joes. Check back every Friday to see these great customs of some really strangely decorated Joes!
As you know, or in case you haven’t yet heard, our good friend 3DJoes is putting together a book that collects all of the painted art of G.I. Joe from 1982 and 1983. He’s come across a piece in a recent search and thankfully, he’s shared it here with us!
“Operation Decoy” was the title for a Super-Size coloring book released in 1983. This classic piece of ARAH artwork shows members from the original line up of G.I.Joe, such has Scarlett, Breaker and Stalker, heading off to fight for freedom where ever there’s trouble!
This piece will become the last page of the aforementioned book, so you’ll have a chance to add it to your collection!
You can check out more amazing art from Mr. Earl Norem, including art for G.I.Joe, Transformers, He-Man and more by visiting the Official Earl Norem Art Facebook Page.
The second offering from ‘s Jumbo 12 Inch G.I.Joe line has been revealed to be Stalker! Site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has posted a Pre-Order for Stalker on their website, with an expected release date of Q4 2015. Collectors will note that the price has jumped quite a bit from what we saw reflected against the first offering, Rock N Roll, with Stalker being listed at a sale price of $107.99. Here are the details from Gentle Giant –
—–
Stalker was warlord of a large urban street gang prior to enlistment. Fluent in Spanish, Arabic, French and Swahili. Graduated top of clcass. Basic Combat Traning. Advanced Infantry Training (Top Of Class). Special Training: U.S. Army Language School; Intelligence School. Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1 (Auto Pistol); M-3A1 Grease Gun; M-32 “Pulverizer” Sub-Machine Gun.
G.I. Joe is the codename for America’s daring, highly trained special mission force. It’s purpose, to defend human freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. Inspired by the Hasbro vintage GI Joe A Real American Hero figure, Gentle Giant is proud to bring you the GI Joe Ranger, Code Name: STALKER. One of the first figures released in the series that started in 1982.
From the GI Joe Command File: RANGER Code Name: STALKER File Name: Wilkinson, Lonzo R. SN RA725054399 Primary Military Specialty: Infantry Secondary Military Specialty: Medic, Interpreter Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan Grade: E-5 Stalker was warlord of a large urban street gang prior to enlistment. Fluent in Spanish, Arabic, French and Swahili. Graduated top of clcass. Basic Combat Traning. Advanced Infantry Training (Top Of Class). Special Training: U.S. Army Language School; Intelligence School. Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1 (Auto Pistol); M-3A1 Grease Gun; M-32 “Pulverizer” Sub-Machine Gun.
“Functions well under high stress situations. Intelligent. Perceptive. Moves like some sort of jungle cat – silent – fast…strong.” The GI Joe A Real American Hero Jumbo Figure line features reproductions of the original 3 ¾” figures, using digital scanning and outputting to create an exact replica, only larger.
Each figure will be reproduced using roto and injection molding and will be made of durable plastics. Each GI Joe A Real American Hero Jumbo Figure will include accurate articulation, all of the characters accessories, and will be packaged on a backer card featuring photos and artwork from the original packaging, all the way down to the File Card on the back.
—–
You can share your thoughts on Stalker, the price increase and all Gentle Giant Jumbo G.I.Joe related items after the break! [Read more…]
Live from Comic Con 2014 we have just uploaded new High-Res images showcasing the new Gentle Giant LTD Jumbo G.I. Joe ARAH line up.
Check out all the new round two Gentle Giant SDCC 2014 G.I. Joe Jumbo images after the jump. [Read more…]
Live from Comic Con 2014 we have just uploaded new High-Res images showcasing the new Gentle Giant LTD Jumbo G.I. Joe ARAH line up. You can mow see in great detail just how cool these new G.I. Joe action figures will be!
Check out all the new Gentle Giant SDCC 2014 G.I. Joe Jumbo images after the jump. [Read more…]
SDCC 2014 has officially kicked-off and Gentle Giant LTD drops a huge BOMB on the collecting community! Looks like the rumors were true and we are getting a G.I. Joe ARAH Jumbo Line! Early images show they will come in a foot locker. It almost looks like they could be O-Ring as well but we can not confirm that information at this time.
Stay tuned for more information as we will have many more images coming in tonight and all the details you are looking for about the line, live from Comic Con 2014. [Read more…]