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under G.I. Joe Vintage

The 6th volume of the terrific series 3.75″ Joe: Creating G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero has just launched on Kickstarter!

Put your pledge in now!!!

The sixth book in the series, “3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero (Volume 6)” is an 80 page, 9”X10” library of designs and stories ranging from 1982-1994, including some unproduced concepts! This fully colored book will be printed on 100# paper in a Soft Perfect Bind format with a visible spine like a graphic novel. Although there have been many books written about G.I. Joe®, what makes “3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero” series unique is the fact that the information shared within the book comes from exclusive interviews with former employees who worked on the G.I. Joe® brand. Some of the things to expect include:

• The inspiration and influences behind the different figures and vehicles straight from the designers’ point of view…

• Alternate names for figures and vehicles pulled from Larry Hama’s dossiers or from the original concepts themselves…

• Insider stories from former employees ranging from Marketing to Engineering regarding the changes that occurred during the design process…

• Conceptual designs and photographs that will show the progression and different stages of creating a figure or vehicle. This includes concept pencils and inks, sculpture sheets, color studies, color presentation art, models, and much much more!

Which characters and vehicles will be included in Volume 6?

•Grunt• Tripwire • Falcon and Viper Gliders & Grunt and Viper Pilot • Wildbill • Dragonfly• Zartan • Swampskier & Dreadnoks • Buzzer • Ripper • Torch • Thrasher • Mainframe • Falcon • AGP • Nullifier • Budo • Hardball • Downtown• Alley Viper • Subzero & Freefall • Heavy Duty • Eco Warrior Flint • Eco Warrior Cesspool • Ninja Force Dojo • Ninja Force Slice •Anarchy Solider & Unknown figure•

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Grunt (3 separate spreads…6 pages total)

• Wildbill (2 separate spreads….4 pages total)

• Dragonfly (3 separate spreads…6 pages total)

• Zartan (2 separate spreads…4 pages total )

Rewards:

There will be 11”X17” prints available of the two-page spreads which will be printed on 100# paper. They will display beautifully framed or in a shadow box where you can also display your favorite Joe or Cobra toy that fits within these dimensions! (page numbers will be removed)

under Compatible Military Toys

Introducing the Whatnot G.I. Joe Super Deformed figures and Vehicles that are 4.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches tall, are fully articulated and poseable and come with accessories, which are usually the weapon they are known for.

Check out all the new images after the jump.

under G.I. Joe Customs

Thanks to HISSTANK.com boards member Stronox for posting up his G.I. Joe Modern Era Zartan with Swamp Skier custom.

“Made this custom Zartan from various other Joe Figures. Crossbow has an adjustable sling, backpack holds “disguise” head and can mount to the skier. Made the Skier from various fodder and speeder bikes. The skier has pop out side cannons as well.”

Check out all the G.I. Joe Modern Era Zartan with Swamp Skier images after the jump.

under Regional Conventions

Thanks to our friends at celebworx for sharing the following press release regarding Long Beach Comic Con 2016 It’s one G.I.Joe Fans won’t want to miss! Check it out:

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY FOR G.I. JOE FANS AT THE 2016 LBCC!

Six Voices from the 80s Classic Coming to Long Beach Comic Con 2016!

Long Beach Comic Con Press Release:

With a guest list that includes:
Michael Bell (the voice of Duke), Arthur Burghardt (Destro), Morgan Lofting (Baroness), Hank Garrett (Dial Tone) and Loren Lester (Barbecue) we already had a pretty awesome line-up of voice actors from the original G.I. Joe cast.

Now it’s getting even better! We are thrilled to announce the addition of Zack Hoffman the voice of Zartan!

The JOE’s will be appearing in our Animation Island all weekend, as well as, panels on Saturday & Sunday.

In addition to meeting and signing autographs for the fans all weekend we are happy to offer a once in a lifetime photo opportunity with all six of our G.I.JOE guests. A professional photo with six heroes and villains from the classic TV show. A must have for any hardcore G.I. JOE fan!

Epic Photo-Ops, the convention photo pros, will be on hand all weekend to capture the moment and print it up for you on site! You can get a digital copy too! Bring your friends for the ultimate group photo!

Make a memory. Get the pic. For more info Click Here. 

Click Here to get your tickets now! Kids 10 & Under get in FREE with a paid adult. Limit 2 children per paid adult.

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In related news, Celebworx will be opening autograph pre-orders for fans who can’t go to the convention. They have reached such a fan outpouring trying to get something of the cast that they’re working on way to make something available to public. Whether it’s signed photos or mailing their figures in, there will be something in store for those that can’t attend!

Are you heading to LBCC2016? Sound off after the break!

under G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary, San Diego Comic Con

Hasbro has sent out official images of this years SDCC 2016 Exclusive G.I. Joe vs Transformers Box Set! The new images include:

  • Scarlett
  • Zartan
  • Soundwave H.I.S.S. Tank
  • Rattler Powerglide

 

Check out all the new SDCC 2016 Exclusive G.I. Joe vs Transformers Box Set images and sound off after the jump.

under G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary, San Diego Comic Con

Thanks to ACtoys.net boards member vincentzl for posting up images of this years SDCC 2016 Exclusive G.I. Joe vs Transformers Box Set! The new images include:

  • Scarlett
  • Zartan
  • Soundwave H.I.S.S. Tank
  • Rattler Powerglide

 

Check out all the new SDCC 2016 Exclusive G.I. Joe vs Transformers Box Set images and sound off after the jump.

under G.I. Joe Comics

The end of Cobra World Order comes tomorrow! Another issue of IDW‘s GI Joe A Real American Hero is on the way tomorrow and we’ve got the preview.

GI Joe A Real American Hero #225

COBRA WORLD ORDER ENDS HERE! COBRA has unleashed the COBRA WORLD ORDER and now G.I. JOE must fight back before the world is pushed past the brink and COBRA reigns supreme! Larry Hama and S L Gallant bring fans the concluding chapter of the story, which will change the world of G.I. JOE forever!

Read on to preview this issue!

under G.I. Joe Customs

You may recall that earlier this year, Hisstank.com forum and Phoenix Customs member dusty79 shared his fantastic Custom Modern Era Simpsons G.I.Joe Character Mash-Up with us. Needless to say, the series was fantastic!

The great news here is that dusty79 is back with part 2 of his G.I.Joe Simpsons Character Crossover Project and WOW, part 2 is equally as epic as part one was! Check out the roster for round 2 –

  • Smithers as Crimson Guard
  • Dr. Hibbert as Doc
  • Edna Krabappel as Lady Jaye
  • Martin Princes as Duke
  • Homer as Joe Colton
  • Hans Moleman as Barbecue
  • Bart as Zartan
  • Snake as Thrasher
  • Selma as Zanya
  • Patty as Zarana
  • Groundskeeper Willie a Shipwreck
  • Professor Frink as Dr. Mindbender
  • Comic Store Guy as Serpentor
  • And More!

You’re definitely going to want to join us after the break to check out the latest entries in to the Simpsons Crossover project and to get a second look at the first wave!