Hasbro Hascon has just updated their Facebook page with new updated information for G.I. Joe VIP ticket holders.
“Celebrating the legendary G.I. Joe artwork from the 1980, this hardbound “yearbook” style folio contains 10 indivual 11″x17″ high-resolution prints of the original packaging paintings produced for the legendary G.I. Joe toy line. This unique, first-of-its kind offering was produced by IDW and is exclusive to G.I. Joe V.I.P. ticket-holders at #HASCON2017!”
By way of CBR.com comes a preview of IDW’s Revolutionaries #6 –
The 6-page preview of this issue leads us into the climax of the story that features characters from all IDW Hasbro Universe.
M.A.S.K. vs. ATOMIC MAN! The Revolutionaries team with MATT TRAKKER and the M.A.S.K. team to find Mike Power—a.k.a. ATOMIC MAN—the long-lost member of the G.I. JOE ADVENTURE TEAM. The bizarre history of this tragic hero leads to the truth behind “Project Ice Man”—and the return of another classic G.I. JOE hero!
Price: 3.99(USD)
Release date: 2017-07-26
Variant cover by Pierre Droal.
Product listings for this year’s G.I.Joe related exclusives have been posted on Hasbro‘s website. Here’s the scoop –
HASBRO IDW REVOLUTION CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE 16-FIGURE BOX SET – $99.99
When characters from different story worlds come together in a single storyline; they call it a crossover. For this event; they needed something bigger. Much bigger. When characters from this many worlds collide; it’s nothing short of a revolution. Celebrate the beyond epic IDW Revolution crossover event with this beyond epic box set featuring 16 characters from 7 story worlds: Transformers, G.I. Joe, Action Man, Micronauts; M.A.S.K. Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, Visionaries, and ROM The Spaceknight. The set features special edition IDW Revolution comic book-style packaging and comes with 31 accessories.
Characters from 7 story worlds collide in the beyond-epic IDW Revolution event
Features 16 figures inspired by the Hasbro/IDW Revolution Universe
Literally too many story worlds to fit into this feature bullet
Special edition comic-book style packaging design
Take a stand and join the Revolution
Roll call:
Transformers Jetfire
G.I. Joe Roadblock
M.A.S.K Mobile Armored Strike Kommand Matt Trakker
ROM the Spaceknight ROM and Dire Wraith
Action Man
Visionaries Leoric
Micronauts Acroyear, Baron Karza, Biotron, Phenolo-Phi, Gammatron, Betatron, Xant, Oberon, Quin-Tillus
Item will be available to order on 8/14/2017.
G.I. JOE MISSILE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS – $49.99
G.I. Joe fans – here it is at last! This is a faithful reproduction of the original Cobra Missile Command Headquarters set from 1983! This is the playset that gave kids a place for Cobra forces to gather and launch their evil plots. Assemble the highly detailed, sturdy graphic board components to build a Cobra HQ that includes a missile base, missile support systems, cruise missile, control panel, elevator, work platform, and seats. Move the elevator up and down to take the figures to different levels. Raise and lower the missile to place it in firing position. The set includes reproductions of the 3 figures that came with the original set – Cobra Commander, Cobra Officer, and Cobra Trooper. File cards for the figure are included, and a file card holder for the cards. The box also replicates the original package’s design, completing the recreation of this iconic Cobra playset.
• Includes: 3 Cobra figures, Cobra missile base, missile support systems, cruise missile, control panel, seats, elevator, work platform, 3 fasteners, 3 file cards, accessories, and instructions.
• Faithful reproduction of the original set from 1983
• Includes poseable Cobra Commander, Officer, and Trooper figures
• Headquarters made of sturdy graphic board components
• Elevator moves up and down
• Raise and lower the missile into firing position
• Figure scale: 3.75 inches
• Ages 5 and up
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
• Some assembly required. No tools needed.
Item will be available to order on 8/14/2017.
Limit of 2 per household. No phone orders will be accepted.
Over the course of the last week, IDW artist John Royle shared sneak peeks at covers that will form a large connecting gatefold on Instagram. The piece highlights Cobra and needless to say, is beyond awesome.
We’ve combined the images to the best of our ability so that you can see what they will look like when connected. Will you be adding these titles to your collection? Sound off after the break.
IDW artist John Royle is on a roll! Just yesterday he shared his awesome cover for G.I.Joe RAH #242. Today, he shared this awesome teaser of #243 with us! The image showcases Major Bludd in menacing pose, ready to unload on his enemy! John will share the full cover soon, so make sure to check out John Royle on Instagram!
IDW artist John Royle stopped by to show off some awesome new art that he worked on from G.I. Joe #242
Just when things seem back to normal for the Joes – well, as normal as things can get for our heroes, nefarious forces once again plot their doom! Who will step up this time to face off against the latest threat to justice, freedom, and liberty?
Make sure to check out John Royle on Instagram
Thanks to CBR.com, we have a very impressive line-art of the next a IDW Crossover title: First Strike.
Veteran comics artist and Image Comics co-founder Whilce Portacio illustrated a triptych cover that will be published as retailer incentive covers for issues #1, #3 and #5 of First Strike.
The covers will be available to retailers who order 50 copies or more of each First Strike #1 and #2 (both scheduled for release in August). First Strike #1 is scheduled for release on Aug. 9, and will run for six issues in a twice-monthly shipping schedule.
The First Strike story picks up with Earth about to join the Cybertronian Council of Worlds. That seemingly peaceful event is interrupted by Cobra, as Baron Ironblood — historically the British counterpart to Cobra Commander — has targeted all Cybertronians for termination, clearly putting the Transformers in serious jeopardy. The G.I. Joes, led by Scarlett, and the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, stand in the way in the face of extinction — enlisting help along the way from, apparently, an unlikely ally in the form of Soundwave of the Decepticons.
“One man attempts to dominate, one woman stands against him,” Mairghread Scott said in a statement to CBR. “Watch as Scarlett leads her G.I. Joes on a daring mission to save all of Cybertron from their gravest threat yet. First Strike is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, and deeply personal character story set against the backdrop of intergalactic war with all the giant robots, cyborg ninjas, and massive explosions you could ask for.”
By way of blastr comes a sneak peek at IDW’s summer crossover event, First Strike. The sneak peek includes an assortment of variant covers for issues #1 & #2.
Here’s the synopsis for First Strike #1:
A Hasbro comic book event! A new era of peace is dawning as Earth formally joins the Cybertronian Council of Worlds. That is… until Baron Ironblood joins Destro, Storm Shadow and other nefarious villains in a terrorist attack on Iacon! As chaos takes hold on Cybertron, it will be left to Scarlett and the rest of G.I. Joe on Earth to discover the true purpose behind the attack before both worlds descend into all-out-war!
Here’s the synopsis for First Strike #2:
The crossover of the year continues! Scarlett learns the truth behind Baron Ironblood’s plan to destroy all life on Cybertron, but with her team stranded on Earth, she must turn to an unlikely ally to help her reach the besieged planet. Enter: Soundwave!
From the article –
“In ‘Revolution,’ we united our Hasbro comic book titles into one shared universe,” said IDW Editor-in-Chief David Hedgehog. “In ‘First Strike,’ we see what it’s like to live in the shadows of a massively powerful, ancient, alien race that has been warring with itself for millions of years and, in doing so, has brought death and destruction to every planet it has touched.”
We’ve mirrored the covers here for your viewing pleasure. What are your thoughts on this upcoming event? Planning on picking them up, or are you skipping First Strike all together? Sound off after the break!
Over the weekend, Newsarama shared a preview of the greatest movie never made, the Transformers vs. G.I.Joe Movie Adaptation!
IDW artist John Royle stopped by to show off some awesome new art that he worked on from G.I. Joe #241
They say that it’s always darkest before the dawn… but what about the darkness that lurks inside Dawn? Learn more about the young mystery ninja in the latest bombastic issue of… G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero!
Make sure to check out John Royle on Instagram