GiJoe Invasion of Cobra island?!

[Super Beast]

Did you guys ever see this? It was viral marketing for Rise of Cobra. Team America claymation/puppetearing with 25th toys/80s classics. Check it out!

GI Joe The Invasion of Cobra Island (Part 1) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJPRiHFH6JE)

Horrible dialouge! Just like the cartoon!

[shortysben]

That was pretty awesome! Whoever did that has some Sweet set ups, and a lot of nice Joe Shwag

[Unclassified]

i said years ago, if hasbro would make a stop animation using the new toys and aired it on tv, that would be a hit, plus the kids would want the toys in the show and would want em when they seen em in the stores.. it would be a win win. but know one ever listens to the guy that knows what he's talking about.

[krisk]

was that the only one?

but yeah I can see why that was not used for ROC.......cuz none of the toys were going to be made....or remade..for ROC!

[sparks007]

i said years ago, if hasbro would make a stop animation using the new toys and aired it on tv, that would be a hit, plus the kids would want the toys in the show and would want em when they seen em in the stores.. it would be a win win. but know one ever listens to the guy that knows what he's talking about.

I would listen to the guy who knew what he was talking about were such a person to exist.

[sparks007]

There is a part 2 to this

[Exciter]

Am I the only one that noticed CC kept changing outfits? Everytime it cut to him he was different. Cloak, hood, helmet...

Also, how sure are you that it was actually sanctioned by Hasbro? I have my doubts. Voices and dialogue were woeful, CC's continuity, and they used M&C Toy's products.

[sparks007]

I believe this was originally on the GI Joe website from hasbro.

[RATFINK]

i can watch that so many times and it still is awesome

[Vanguard]

Awesome!!! Although CC sounds a bit like Big Bird.

[Super Beast]

Am I the only one that noticed CC kept changing outfits? Everytime it cut to him he was different. Cloak, hood, helmet...

Also, how sure are you that it was actually sanctioned by Hasbro? I have my doubts. Voices and dialogue were woeful, CC's continuity, and they used M&C Toy's products.

Watch part 2. It says it was prodced by Paramount and etc. I just randomly found a wiki article talking about Viral Marketing for ROC, and this was linked.

[youdoitimbusy]

this has adult swim written all over it. If it was a show, it would be an instant cult classic...trust me I know these things

[Unclassified]

this has adult swim written all over it. If it was a show, it would be an instant cult classic...trust me I know these things

see.. another one that knows what i'm talking about.

[Outback 2094]

That was awesome!

[sbartek1974]

I love the scene with the Flagg!!!

[CG23]

The CC changing uniforms was homage to cartoon episode mix ups I believe lol

[Wylde Weezle]

Too awesome. Is there a link to part 2 somewhere?

[ssgjasonw]

Too awesome. Is there a link to part 2 somewhere?

I just went and watched part 2 on youtube. It was pretty cool.

[T J Bang]

Am I the only one that noticed CC kept changing outfits? Everytime it cut to him he was different. Cloak, hood, helmet...

Also, how sure are you that it was actually sanctioned by Hasbro? I have my doubts. Voices and dialogue were woeful, CC's continuity, and they used M&C Toy's products.

Its a deliberate joke done by the creator. A bit of comic relief and a nod to the source material. Amusing, if a little distracting, tho i enjoyed it :D

[Havok]

I saw this a month ago when I was searching the web. Awesome. Wish they would do something like this more often.

[T J Bang]

Anyone else catch the "used car salesman" in joke?

[Justus Prime]

This is awesome!

[Adamantite]

That was pretty good. Here's the link to part 2: GI Joe The Invasion of Cobra Island (Part 2) - YouTube (http://youtu.be/orZ3vDAQm6Q)


And here's a blog with more info on this:
GI Joe: The Invasion of Cobra Island Production Blog (http://rmprods.com/GI_Joe_Production_Blog/GI_Joe_Production_Blog.html)

[Kaboomskie]

Yep, this is one awesome video...this video is the reason why I still hunt 25th Anniv Joes that I missed. Although it comes with a price (ebay), good thing I almost have the main cast of the 25th line.

[Valkfan]

Watch part 2. It says it was prodced by Paramount and etc. I just randomly found a wiki article talking about Viral Marketing for ROC, and this was linked.

Yep. Adult Swim had nothing to do with this. This was commissioned by Hasbro/Paramount to advertise the toys and the upcoming movie.

I'm really surprised about this thread because they've been on Youtube for over two years.

[vallen]

Hey all, thanks for all the kind words regarding Cobra Island…
It was loads of fun to do.

Having said that, I just wanted to take an informal poll on how many of you would like to see another one that delivers cooler effects and humor done in a far more subtle way, featuring many of the Joe characters that were not in the first. *Loads more action of course. Again a mixing of the original Marvel comics and the Sunbow cartoon is always the goal for us.

Vallen.

[orezona]

Hey all, thanks for all the kind words regarding Cobra Island…
It was loads of fun to do.

Having said that, I just wanted to take an informal poll on how many of you would like to see another one that delivers cooler effects and humor done in a far more subtle way, featuring many of the Joe characters that were not in the first. *Loads more action of course. Again a mixing of the original Marvel comics and the Sunbow cartoon is always the goal for us.

Vallen.


YES PLEASE!

Seriously, that was awesome. I can't believe I hadn't seen it already.

Looks like you guys had a blast doing it, too!

I don't know about anyone else... Actually, I think it's safe to say that EVERYONE here likes this and you should really hit up Paramount/Hasbro hard to do another, or even better, a series of these.

I'll subscribe to the YouTube channel for sure!

Again, really great work putting that all together.
SO glad I found this thread today. Thanks!

[Storm]

YES!!! We want more of productions like this!! When we can expect it ?? :)

[Valkfan]

I just wanted to take an informal poll on how many of you would like to see another one that delivers cooler effects and humor done in a far more subtle way, featuring many of the Joe characters that were not in the first. *Loads more action of course. Again a mixing of the original Marvel comics and the Sunbow cartoon is always the goal for us.

Vallen.


I'd love to see a continuation of this story.

[Super Beast]

Hey all, thanks for all the kind words regarding Cobra Island…
It was loads of fun to do.

Having said that, I just wanted to take an informal poll on how many of you would like to see another one that delivers cooler effects and humor done in a far more subtle way, featuring many of the Joe characters that were not in the first. *Loads more action of course. Again a mixing of the original Marvel comics and the Sunbow cartoon is always the goal for us.

Vallen.


Did not expect this! You made this!?! Damn! Do more!!

[Dragasses]

that rules.

[orezona]

Bump so more people can see the request for feedback from vallen...

I definitely want to see more!

[RolandofGilead]

I need to remember to watch this when I get home. Looks awesome.

[T J Bang]

Hey all, thanks for all the kind words regarding Cobra Island…
It was loads of fun to do.

Having said that, I just wanted to take an informal poll on how many of you would like to see another one that delivers cooler effects and humor done in a far more subtle way, featuring many of the Joe characters that were not in the first. *Loads more action of course. Again a mixing of the original Marvel comics and the Sunbow cartoon is always the goal for us.

Vallen.

Do more please :D

[Drawing Heat]

Bring on the sequel.

[vallen]

Hey fellow tankers, I just wanted to give you a heads up that IF a Cobra Island follow up happens, it is going to be a bit of an uphill battle, so we will need some grass roots support. So please spread the word. We have set up a twitter account and will be showing some stills from the proposed sequel. https://twitter.com/cobraisland1 Hopefully that link works right. Vallen (Rupe)

[ziarenek]

very nice indeed

[CG76]

It was great.

[vallen]

Hey guys, rather than fiddle with twitter thought I would share this screenshot with you...

Have a great weekend Tankers!!

Enjoy.

Vallen

[wyldeweazy]

That was pretty cool, someone has got some very cool skills.

[Pit Viper]

I'm liking that G.I. Joe Headquarters at the beginning. Looks like they just put two on top of one another. May have to try that.

[Storm]

Can't wait to see nexxt part vallen. Thanks for sharing.

[Raw Dog]

Yeah, I remember seeing that back when the first movie came out. It is awesome.

[vallen]

Here is another pic from the planned follow up to the Invasion of Cobra Island GI Joe The Invasion of Cobra Island (Part 1) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJPRiHFH6JE&list=UUuuZNCPyToGKPR6nYr7f9qg&index=6&feature=plcp)
...pm me if you have any suggestions...and no that is not the endor base but a Joe Club exclusive...so it was fair fodder for the purists out there...




Enjoy.

Vallen

[orezona]

Those two teasers are really cool.

Thanks for sharing them with us!

[mrcobra]

Its pretty cool ive seen it before

[Tman]

Hey all, thanks for all the kind words regarding Cobra Island…
It was loads of fun to do.

Having said that, I just wanted to take an informal poll on how many of you would like to see another one that delivers cooler effects and humor done in a far more subtle way, featuring many of the Joe characters that were not in the first. *Loads more action of course. Again a mixing of the original Marvel comics and the Sunbow cartoon is always the goal for us.

Vallen.

If you were indeed responsible for this, I would PAY for more episodes. Puppetry/stop motion animation/action figures are my favorite things. And I love to work on something like this... Dream come true.

[Artistix]

Just watched these again. Really hoping we see more!

[JohnRedcorn]

That was pretty cool, someone has got some very cool skills.

In all fairness, last time I researched the people behind invasion was a professional production company. that is not to say that one person can't do the same if he/she is multi-talented.