2009 JoeCon NEWS And Discussion Thread

[gunslingercbr]

It sounds like Big Boa actually came about BECAUSE the Rocky figure fell through. So yeah, sounds like timeline was different than what we originally thought.

cool!

STAFF EDIT: Panel Coverage here: Hasbro Marketing And Design Panel (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/conventions-9/hasbro-marketing-and-design-panel-coverage-from-joecon-8878/)

[PimpDaddySatan]

Just gonna say it, the foriegn Joes, especially the argen7 figs, are super kick ass! Way better than the crimson vipers, although the vipers turned out pretty good too. I'm poor now, but happy i got them all. Now debating if i should get that crimson guard, head looks alittle off, but seeing them drop off the building was awesome, i wasn't in range to grab one, although had I, I probably would have gave it to a kid, but now i kinda want one... lol.

[RolandofGilead]

Sounds like a good time. I wish I could have joined you all.

[Zefram]

What were the other exclusives selling for? The ebay prices today are outrageous.

[DaViper]

the wait is killing me!

Can you imagine if the flagg was long?! I would actually be able to sleep om that thing! :D

[samjjones]

45 figs and 15 vehicles planned for next year.

NO Flagg or Terrordrome planned.

[samjjones]

ROC Hiss (new design)
Arctic Threat Duke
Arctic Threat Snow Job
Arctic Threat Destro
Arctic Threat Snake Eyes
Jungle Assault Storm Shadow (uses Resolute body)
Jungle Assault Duke
Jungle Assault Cobra Commander
Jungle Assault Viper
Jungle Assault Recondo
Desert Battle Zartan
Desert Battle Ripcord
Desert Battle Heavy Duty
City Strike Scarlett (uses Resolute body)
City Strike Firefly
Cobra Ice Cutter w/ Snow Serpent Officer
Sand Serpent w/ Star Viper (Raven repaint)
Cobra Commander mailaway

[Cdt Weasel]

Maybe somoene will start a new thread when useful information is made available. Ya know so we can find it....

[RolandofGilead]

ROC Hiss (new design)
Cobra Ice Cutter w/ Snow Serpent Officer
Sand Serpent w/ Star Viper (Raven repaint)


These sound cool. I hope the new HISS is based off the Resolute designs. Everything else is *yawn*

[Gyre-Viper]

erm... city strike might be the new resolute. heheheheh.

[dmarrese]

Sounds like some cool stuff coming our way. I'm particularly horny for that mail-away Cobra Commander. I hope it's as cool as it sounds.

EDIT: Just saw the cardback on another sight. I was hoping for the classic look but instead it's the ROC design. The cardback is cool, but I'm still not a fan of the ROC Commander.

[Gyre-Viper]

i'm excited. i'm not a huge fan of the toys but some of these sound really promising.

[Troynos]

I'm starting to think that they are going to stay away from "big" characters like Stalker, Flint, Dreadnoks, etc. in the movie line until they figure out what they are doing with them in future movies.

I hope they can mix in "lesser" unique characters into the movie line, instead of rehashing the same characters in each wave.

Right. They need to save some big names for the next movies.

Although, Stalker appears in the video game, so chances are we'll see him as a figure.

[Troynos]

Poor Breaker. I didn't see him listed in the new figures. He only gets one figure?

Damn...

[Loose Cannon]

Can someone ask to see if they can do anything to make the filecards worth keeping. Like add a birthplace maybe.

Also can someone get Hasbro to explain why it's necessary to have these ridiculous missle launchers? They ain't free to make so prices must be higher because of them.

[Syn3sthesia]

Are there any pics?

[steve2477]

Poor Breaker. I didn't see him listed in the new figures. He only gets one figure?

Damn...

Ye, wheres RA Breaker?

The arctic figs sound interesting.

[Shin Densetsu]

Man it'd be a shame not to see a reactive armor Breaker, his reactive armor looked AWESOME

[Freedom]

Great news!

[davewhitaker]

The Cycle armor reminds me of the Cyclones from Robotech

[davewhitaker]

OK are there 2 FANG repaint exclusives? A black one with Blades and then a Greyish one as well?

[Griff]

Obviously, Hasbro unveiled the new ROC USS Flagg set for release in 2010, and all of the convention-goers' faces melted like the Gestapo dude in "Raiders of the Lost Ark".

as has been said before...PICS OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN LOL :D

[Primo_Baddest]

OK are there 2 FANG repaint exclusives? A black one with Blades and then a Greyish one as well?


yeah the UK one and Argen one

[botticus]

Vehicles look like they might be fun (except for a repaint of a repaint in the Armored Panther), but as always I'll be more interested in the drivers. Stupid display/storage space constraints.

Beachhead doesn't look bad, but I tend to be strangely accepting of different versions of my favorite Joe. Probably because I already have two definitive versions.

[Griff]

Poor Breaker. I didn't see him listed in the new figures. He only gets one figure?

Damn...

I hope we get a break in that techno armor he wears. would suck to just get that horrible camo breaker figure.

[Troynos]

Where are the pics? They been posted yet?

[botticus]

Where are the pics? They been posted yet?

Just a couple from the sidebar here: It'sAllTrue.Net (http://www.itsalltrue.net/)

Beachhead, couple vehicles, and CC's card. And some concepts of the vehicles.

[Shin Densetsu]

Where are the pics? They been posted yet?Be patient, we have staff members on scene now(actually have been).

[Zefram]

-New HISS Tank coming in Bravo wave 2 in 2010, it will feature moving treads!

I'm curious about the price, but if it's like the Resolute tank this could be an epic win.

As for the cycle-armor, I'm stoked. I'm thinking something like...
http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/428396-4/PA038807.jpg
E-pic Fail. Fixed. >.<

[03Mach1]

Be patient, we have staff members on scene now(actually have been).

Patience is not a virtue I have time for when it comes to Joe information.
:)

[Shin Densetsu]

Panel Coverage With 2009/2010 Items! (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/conventions-9/hasbro-marketing-and-design-panel-coverage-from-joecon-8878/)

[Troynos]

pictures... pictures... pictures... :)

[Zefram]

I just thought of something. If Ashiko comes wearing an Accel suit it may be an awesome BGC homage. :D

[Troynos]

YAY for thread being split.

[coola784]

What were the other exclusives selling for? The ebay prices today are outrageous.

i know, tell me about it, i want to know how much they cost at the con too.

[samjjones]

Yay! More figures that I'll never see in TRU for a 2 for $9.99 sale!

[Vangto]

bullshit,
a bunch of f'ning dukes, snake eyes, scarletts and destros, ripcord and storm shadow, oh and cobra commander. shit its like they only have 6 guys to make figures of out of the whole fucking line. i guess im done collecting joes for a while this movie line is crap all the same guys being released, nothing different. im tired of seeing dukes ugly mug on every fucking figure.
ps sorry bout the language, just a bit heated is all.

[Guardian]

i know, tell me about it, i want to know how much they cost at the con too.

Blades w/ SAF Gyrocopter: $28.00
JUMP 2-Pack w/ Starduster and Manleh: $45.00
3-Pack w/ Sgt. Shimik, Sgt. Redmack, and Sgt. Topson: $65.00
Crimson Command Copter: $30.00
Joe or COBRA Weapon Set: $8.00
12″ Crimson Guard: $50.00

[Gunzlingr]

Beachhead is Bad ASS!

Isn't the construction hiss in the Terrordrome pic the one that was in the custom contest here?

[DaViper]

pictures... pictures... pictures... :)

This^

[Troynos]

Beachhead is Bad ASS!

Isn't the construction hiss in the Terrordrome pic the one that was in the custom contest here?

Yes, Beachhead is bad ass.

Even if the heads are all the same, with all these variations, the custom potential is out the wazoo...

That construction dio looks awesome.

[Zefram]

Blades w/ SAF Gyrocopter: $28.00
JUMP 2-Pack w/ Starduster and Manleh: $45.00
3-Pack w/ Sgt. Shimik, Sgt. Redmack, and Sgt. Topson: $65.00
Crimson Command Copter: $30.00
Joe or COBRA Weapon Set: $8.00
12″ Crimson Guard: $50.00

Goddamn! I feel bad about lowballing the guy on ebay now. O_O

Couldn't they have lowered the per-figure price by making more than 500 each? Seriously! Regular Joes have almost no chance of scoring these, and I really wanted the international team to go with Glenda!

[speedocub]

Pix pix pix!!!!!

[ctrvl]

Yes, Beachhead is bad ass.

Even if the heads are all the same, with all these variations, the custom potential is out the wazoo...

So very true. This beachhead looks like the best one yet, "canon" designs be damned. My fav joe gets a great makeover, I'm seriously going to get like a 100 of it.

[Some_Gamer_Dude]

So... City Strike is the Ninja Force?

GOOD. I wanted that. I hope Scarlette has a ponytail and is able to be repained into Ninja Force Scarlette without looking silly.

[Derek2783]

Sooo... we're getting a vehicle called the Cobra Viper? WTF is that Hasbro?

[xhairs]

ok where are the resolute figs. man great roc will be the new line wow i guess ill be saving alot of cash for the next 2 yrs. thanks for the info keep it coming.

[DaViper]

I need to see some pics because the news has been somewhat bland for me...

[green_shirt]

I know they said they are not making one. But I really really really hope the new hiss tank is the resolute design. That tank is so cool looking.

[night force jazz]

seriously, pictures would help.


hahah

[Troynos]

So... City Strike is the Ninja Force?



No, not really. The Beachhead is part of the City Strike subset.


So that's a questions, are these "Jungle Assault", "Desert Assault" and "City Strike" going to be considered subteams like the old Night Force and Tiger Force?

[pig iron grenadier]

Hmm, I can't see the pics on that site.

[dmarrese]

bullshit,
a bunch of f'ning dukes, snake eyes, scarletts and destros, ripcord and storm shadow, oh and cobra commander. shit its like they only have 6 guys to make figures of out of the whole fucking line. i guess im done collecting joes for a while this movie line is crap all the same guys being released, nothing different. im tired of seeing dukes ugly mug on every fucking figure.
ps sorry bout the language, just a bit heated is all.

Yeah, I'm not excited by any of this myself but I'm not surprised we're going to see a bazillion versions of movie characters and designs for the foreseeable future.

[steve2477]

That Beach Head is awesome looking.

[Troynos]

Wouldn't surprise me to see some other stuff put into the mix as well. This isn't/can't be all that's coming out in 2010.

[Zefram]

Sooo... we're getting a vehicle called the Cobra Viper? WTF is that Hasbro?

The Viper is coming.
http://cache.elbo.ws/youtube/L1w0wCLD5wQ_130.jpg

[Tuskegee Joe]

Fellow Joe fansite GeneralsJoes.com posted a Video of the the Joe Con Parachute drop. Also pix of the 2010 toy lineup

G.I. Joe drop (http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=5613480#)
http://generalsjoes.com/

[gunslingercbr]

ok where are the resolute figs.
not hearing about them leads me to believe they will be an online 7 pack or a smaller 5 pack exclusive. but definitely not part of the main line.

[Shin-Gouki]

From the sounds of this I will be buying very little in the way of Joes over the next year and 1/2. Thanks for nothing Hasbro! The only good thing is you are saving me a LOT of money.

[Gyre-Viper]

if you can't see the pics, right click and open in new window.

[dukesnakes]

This...

[pig iron grenadier]

Thanks, that Beachead rules.

[Sarge]

Bah, the HISS is disappointing.

[daremo]

I'm thinking Ashiko will be a new ninja. Ashiko (http://www.baskweb.com/site/store/1052802/images/FootSpikesAshiko.jpg) are the foot spikes ninja wear.

I can't wait to pick up the City Strike subset figures.

[botticus]

Heh, Hiss Tank is going to be a Bravo vehicle? That removes all temptation for me, thanks!

[venomous]

Yea, I got to see the prototype HISS up close, it's awesome. Gatling gun, missle launcher, moving treads and the main body can lift and rotate. I can't wait for it.

[Syn3sthesia]

From the sounds of this I will be buying very little in the way of Joes over the next year and 1/2. Thanks for nothing Hasbro! The only good thing is you are saving me a LOT of money.

I feel the same way.

[Troynos]

The Jungle Assault SE and City Strike Scarlett are Resolute bodies (at least according to the notes at General Joes)

[gunslingercbr]

interesting direction for the line. I thought Hasbro would use the popularity of ROC to expand the size of the team, not contract it.

[botticus]

I rather hope that Alley Viper officer is a shoddy repaint of the 7-pack. My luck they'll make it the yellow V2 and I'll have to buy it.

interesting direction for the line. I thought Hasbro would use the popularity of ROC to expand the size of the team, not contract it.
I suppose that could be its fate between movies until they introduce more characters for the sequel (if/when it gets put into production), but in the meantime, that''s gonna be a hell of a lot of each character to browse through on the pegs. The fact that the second Echo vehicle is going to be a repaint of the first one can't exactly be thrilling for those who enjoy the vehicles.

[Gyre-Viper]

The Jungle Assault SE and City Strike Scarlett are Resolute bodies (at least according to the notes at General Joes)

i wannnna seeee theeessseeee.
aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.

[coola784]

I rather hope that Alley Viper officer is a shoddy repaint of the 7-pack. My luck they'll make it the yellow V2 and I'll have to buy it.

yeah im hoping for the v1 myself, but a v2 wouldnt be that bad. what i want to know is if that grey alley viper thats coming with the rage is going to have a helmet and shield, did anyone find that out yet?

[Dirtbag]

Alley Viper is going to be gray and black.

[RolandofGilead]

I like that HISS. I also like those prices for the Con figures. Too bad none of us mere mortals will ever be able to get them at that price.

Any HISS Tankers who have attained Joe Olympus, a little help would be hot.

[Roshan]

dont know if anyone mentioned this yet, but Blades with fang is sold out. I was two away from the cashier when they called it out

[Gyre-Viper]

yeah im hoping for the v1 myself, but a v2 wouldnt be that bad. what i want to know is if that grey alley viper thats coming with the rage is going to have a helmet and shield, did anyone find that out yet?

NEITHER of the alley vipers available (on ebay and taobao) have shield
or helmet. that being said... the proto I have has the helmet... the pic
on gen joes has helmet and toyssir still has more of the alley viper
prototypes and they have helmets... it seems 50/50 as far as helmets go.
but no sign of shields. very disturbing.

[xhairs]

Bah, the HISS is disappointing.

same here but ill wait to say for sure when we get high res pics.

[botticus]

Alley Viper is going to be gray and black.

Boring. (phew)

[Troynos]

interesting direction for the line. I thought Hasbro would use the popularity of ROC to expand the size of the team, not contract it.

The other thought is that they're leaving "slots" open for other things. Maybe the move to two lines?

It does seem odd, with the first RoC offerings being alot of non-movie characters, that the 2nd round of offerings are just lots of the movie characters.

Just no more Breaker. Hasbro has no love for Breaker?

[Sarge]

First off, I loved the movie. I bought every figure. I am not too pleased with the direction they are taking this line now though. I would buy movie versions of most of the classic characters as long as I was offered something fresh. The Beachhead is the perfect example of what I am talking about. Recycling the same 10 characters is going to do nothing but leave pegs full and kill the line. I could be wrong and kids buy them, but I am not sure about that.

I am happy about some of the items. Beachhead, Reso SE, Snowcat and will pick them up for sure but this panel has deflated my toy hopes and outlook.

[Troynos]

dont know if anyone mentioned this yet, but Blades with fang is sold out. I was two away from the cashier when they called it out

Ah man, that sucks. Really sorry.

[coola784]

NEITHER of the alley vipers available (on ebay and taobao) have shield
or helmet. that being said... the proto I have has the helmet... the pic
on gen joes has helmet and toyssir still has more of the alley viper
prototypes and they have helmets... it seems 50/50 as far as helmets go.
but no sign of shields. very disturbing.

thanks for the info gyre, they better give him the helmet and shield otherwise im going to be bummed.

[ctrvl]

interesting direction for the line. I thought Hasbro would use the popularity of ROC to expand the size of the team, not contract it.

I was wondering about this, myself. Maybe they're banking on the recognition factor from the movie and people (kids) wanting multiple versions of the same character that's their favorite. I dunno, for me the sheer variety of characters is what drew me in as a kid. We'll see I guess.

Even with the seeming lack of character variety, at least there's some nice stuff being shown, even for me (and I tend towards the ARAH / Resolute stuff). I could care less about the RoC packaging since I open practically everything I buy. Some nicer file cards would be appreciated though ;)

That HISS tank is looking nice, and addresses my age-old complaint about the ARAH HISS not having real treads =D

[Gyre-Viper]

thanks for the info gyre, they better give him the helmet and shield otherwise im going to be bummed.

i'm waiting to hear back from a more reliable source.
there's a good chance this ends up NOT being called Alley Viper
and thus NOT having helmet and shield.
I'm still betting on Troyonos' call that they'll change the name
to Rage Viper since the Rage is now the Fury.

[hectorxd]

beach head looks very cool. I think Im going to return some of this ROC crap and wait for the good stuff next year.

[coola784]

i'm waiting to hear back from a more reliable source.
there's a good chance this ends up NOT being called Alley Viper
and thus NOT having helmet and shield.
I'm still betting on Troyonos' call that they'll change the name
to Rage Viper since the Rage is now the Fury.

yeah your probably right, also since they gave him a cobra logo on his head, thats another reason they might not include the helmet. if half of the protos have them though atleast thats somewhat of a sign, i can live without the shield but the helmet is important, even though he still looks good without the helmet, a alley viper without one just doesnt sit right with me.

[paraviper]

same here but ill wait to say for sure when we get high res pics.

Yeah. Thats what i'm waiting for as well.This new Hiss tank better hold more than 2 figures! If not then i'm not buying it! These things are 25 dollars each. Thats alot of cash considering all the 25th vehicles were 14.99. I hope it does not suck as bad as the strike Hiss did. I would have rather had a resolute hiss tank.

[nickvree]

I have the opportunity to go to the Con on Saturday. I live 3.5 hours 1-way from KC and don't mind driving. The trip would cost me ~$60 in gas + $20 fast food + $12 general admission. Plus whatever I would spend there, but I'm not looking for much right now, so might not be a lot.

My question is: Is it worth it? Or should I save the ~$100 and spend it on other Joe toys? What does everyone think???

[ultramax]

yawn, nothing exciting till we see pics!!!!

[artiepants]

Beachhead looks great!!!!

can't really get a feel for the new HISS ~ not sold on what i see, but keeping an open mind till we get a better look (tomorrow maybe?)

I'm surprised they are showing this much '10 product!

the Ice Cutter and HISS sentry's are redonkulous. Ice cutter looks like something from the crappy tail end of ARAH. Repainting the Night Raven is kinda "meh" too.

but, ok, the Cycle, though, while obviously not being terribly realistic, looks AWESOME to this guy who's a Transfan first! say it with me now, GIJoe/Transformer Crossovers, Hasbro. you can do it. I could easily see buying 3/4 of these if they are as good as they look in the blurrycam shot!!!!


Couldn't they have lowered the per-figure price by making more than 500 each? Seriously! Regular Joes have almost no chance of scoring these, and I really wanted the international team to go with Glenda!
I think they really sold the 25th fans short on these ~ this isn't the same as those lame DTC wave 4/5/Whatever figs they did where they came out a year into the 25th line. I bet they could have moved 1500/2500 of these international sets easy. I'd have been all over them if they'd had them up on their site. A lot of fans for whom the movie toys aren't floating their boat have got cash to burn.

kind of a bummer the "set" we could all order was so lame and the attendee exclusives are so awesome.

[RolandofGilead]

I have the opportunity to go to the Con on Saturday. I live 3.5 hours 1-way from KC and don't mind driving. The trip would cost me ~$60 in gas + $20 fast food + $12 general admission. Plus whatever I would spend there, but I'm not looking for much right now, so might not be a lot.

My question is: Is it worth it? Or should I save the ~$100 and spend it on other Joe toys? What does everyone think???

If that's all it would cost, then I'd surely have gone. Just being there to see all the fans, and all the toys would be well worth it. Plus, you can get that warm fuzzy feeling inside when you help your fellow 'Tankers and pick up some of the Con Exclusives for us. :)

[Sudden Osprey]

I'm excited to see the Resolute version of snake eyes and the arctic Snow job. And the Jungle Cobra commander could be cool.

[GI.Dan]

So those are the kind of guys who go to these kinds of things.

[Steel Brigade]

I'm excited about the bike, it reminds me of Megazone 23 or Bubblegum Crisis!!
As for the single figures, my brother pointed out a pattern: SEE BELOW

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c44/teelamotu/GI%20Joe/grid.gif

[botticus]

Firefly kinda looks like a Cobra Pit Commando.

[Shin Densetsu]

the Ice Cutter and HISS sentry's are redonkulous. The Ice Cutter doesn't strike me, but I think the HISS sentry can attach to the HISS, and if so, I'll get it.

As far as the new Bravo HISS...not a very flattering image...waiting to see more.

[Steel Brigade]

The Ice cutter reminds me of the MOTU attack trak!!

[RolandofGilead]

Apart from some of the vehicles, the lack of new characters is very disappointing to me. I may be buying a lot less Joes.

[teemu8]

are we getting a terrordrome playset?

[artiepants]

I forgot to add, i'm stoked there's a Duke w/ Snowboard coming ~ I think between that and the Driver for the New Sharc (Iceberg?) i'm gonna have to suck it up and make a stab at a self custom :)

wan tot see the New Snow Job w/ sniper rifle too...
, but I think the HISS sentry can attach to the HISS, and if so, I'll get it.

that would certainly make it more appealing.

[paraviper]

That mail away cobra commander looks like crap. That will be a big pass for me. The new beachhead looks really cool. That cobra ice cutter thing should be renamed the cobra turd cutter because that's what it looks like a turd.A new wolf would have been so much better.

[xhairs]

cant wait for real good pics as those pics aren't that great.

[Gyre-Viper]

where are you guys seeing some of this?
firefly? pic? where? what am i missing here?

[Dirtbag]

Zartan looking awesome

[RolandofGilead]

I might get the Cutter thing just for the Snow Serpent Officer (I loves me some Snow Serpents). The design is about as lame as the Jungle Cutter from the last Indy movie.

[klinton]

I freaking LOVE the new Hiss! Holy shit! That's about the sweetest new vehicle they've done in a good many years.

[gunslingercbr]

are we getting a terrordrome playset?

yes. the announcement was front paged.

[Dirtbag]

Zartan looks like Mortal Kombat Nightwolf now that I think about it. I don't think that's a good thing still I can't wait to see the actual image of the figure.

[kennywr22]

While i'm a little dissapointed in the lack of new characters for the year the ones that are coming look very good. The art for zartan, recondo, and whatever that wing looking cobr aguy is is badass!! The hiss looks very cool as well. And really the city strike guys are the resolute guys everybody has been wanting anyways.Cool stuff.

[Pepsi Jedi]

The new hiss looks pretty cool to me. Moving treds will be a big draw I think.

When I heard "Ice cutter, with snow serpent officer" For some reason I thought of a ship to break though ice.. Like... a boat. lol This is a chainsaw weilding tank. Not bad looking though. Looks alot better than some joe toys.

The Night raven repaint? Eh...... this tells me Night Ravens will be dissapearing from shelves soonish.. means I need to buckel down. Forgo figs for a few weeks and grab a Raven before they're gone.

The snow cat is just as cool now as it was when we were kids. Wish it came with moving tracks too. I like the new paint job.

Might pass on the Fury... I mean.. it's neat and all but... .unsure.

The Armored Panther with Outback.... kinda makes me cry.
I won an Ebay auction for this the other day. But with "Night force" outback and the Brown Armored Panther from the first movie wave. I -did- pay $15 for it total.

Seeing it ((blurry as heck)) here... well. I'm not going to lie. Outback was my Fave joe... and I'll buy him again here and just have two out backs and two Armadillos. I like the camo one in the pic more than the brown one I'm getting.

I love the Cyclone bike. Will begetting one of those too.

The attack scout..... eh I don't think that's a flattering shot. But as of now, Pass.

[Dirtbag]

That wing looking thing is probably Air Delta Suit Ripcord.

[Zefram]

Where the hell are you people seeing pics of the Cyclone bike?!?!!

[Gyre-Viper]

im not sure where they are seeing some of these.
and no one is answering me.
sigh.

[RolandofGilead]

There were a couple on main HISS Tank page (Beach Head, new HISS) but I didn't see Zartan, or much of the rest they're all talking about.

[teemu8]

yes. the announcement was front paged.

thanks,though quite confusing since they also said No terrordrome or Flagg..dont ask....I thought it was a 2 layered mock up or something...nice to see its coming!

[mswi]

the new hiss tank looks awesome!! So does Zartan, but why does city strike Duke have a katana?

[artiepants]

Generals Joes had some pix: GeneralsJoes.com - A G.I. Joe News Site and Blog (http://generalsjoes.com/)

[Zefram]

im not sure where they are seeing some of these.
and no one is answering me.
sigh.

I DEMAND ANSSSSSSWERS!!!
http://www.millionaireplayboy.com/mpb/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cobra_commander.jpg

[NoisyDvL5]

I'm out for the day. My first JoeCon, it was pretty cool.

I have twitpics from the panel and the booth here:
It'sAllTrue.Net (http://www.itsalltrue.net)

you have to see the jungle viper....dude!!

[artiepants]

here we go, TNI has a big gallery (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2009_GIJoe_Con%2FHasbro_Panel%2F&dispsize=600&start=0):

[Dirtbag]

Gyre-Viper and RolandofGilead check your inbox

[nickvree]

thanks,though quite confusing since they also said No terrordrome or Flagg..dont ask....I thought it was a 2 layered mock up or something...nice to see its coming!
That's the impression I got too that it was just a dio piece... not a NEW playset....

[paraviper]

thanks,though quite confusing since they also said No terrordrome or Flagg..dont ask....I thought it was a 2 layered mock up or something...nice to see its coming!


I don't think we are getting them. I thought they flat out said no terrordrome or Flagg as well.

[mswi]

who's the guy with the wings, in the Zartan, Recondo pic?

[Pepsi Jedi]

Oh god. That scarlet is AWESOME.

[Zefram]

Generals Joes had some pix: GeneralsJoes.com - A G.I. Joe News Site and Blog (http://generalsjoes.com/)

Bless you my son.

[Gyre-Viper]

thanks everyone.

whoa... not what i expected...
will be interesting to see how the art
is translated into plastic.

city strike scarlett looks... kinda... cobra ish

[nickvree]

If that's all it would cost, then I'd surely have gone. Just being there to see all the fans, and all the toys would be well worth it. Plus, you can get that warm fuzzy feeling inside when you help your fellow 'Tankers and pick up some of the Con Exclusives for us. :)
I can't buy the Con exclusives with just a Gen. Admission ticket though, right? not to mention, I assume they'll all be sold out by then anyways.

[xhairs]

thanks for the link to bad pics are real bad.

[SPECTER]

as a big fan of the movie and figures, it looks to me like the line just killed itself. I bought every figure so far but wheres the;

movie Vamp/Hummer
RArmor Breaker
Motorcycle Scarlett
different Hawks
vehicles from the Nato convoy

What was the point of Hasbro even wanting a movie if they have a few movie accurate figures then a bunch of repainted vehicles, and movie characters in non movie appearances. I am severely disappointed.

[Roshan]

THERE IS NO TERRORDROME PLAYSET

That was the first thing they set at the hasbro presentation. No flagg, no terrordrome, no big lob. The last was a joke, but they said they have no plans for these at this time.

[Zefram]

Damn, hopefully when I'm in on Mon I'll see better pics.

[Pepsi Jedi]

the TNI pics show the hiss better. It looks like it has alot of nods to the resolute hiss. Maybe not as HUGE but the side view looks like it kinda sticks out in the back like the resolute one did. NICE

[teemu8]

gunslingercbr said there is a Terrordrome coming....
so there is one.

Why are they showing a playset then?

[Tuskegee Joe]

Thanks for front-paging the Parachute-Drop video, Shin. Its heartening to see lots of kids getting into G.I.Joe.


My 1st Joe Con was WAAAAAAY BACK with Joe Con, 1995. Sad year - the year after ARAH ended in 1994. Yeah, I stuck with Joe till the bitter-end. Few kids at Joe Con 1995. I got pix if anyone's interested to see what Joe Con 1995 looked like nearly 15 years ago. To see this new video of Joe Con 2009 with lots of kids shows a real promising future for G.I. Joe. Thanks again Shin.

[ultramax]

if u look carefully at the beginning slide , there's a new terror drome art... just art...for now

all the figures with resolute body rock!!! se, scarlett, ss, zartan, jungle viper and beachhead are awesome, the rest were horrible, a lot of missed opportunity.

[Pepsi Jedi]

the Drome is just a part of a diorama as best as I can tell. We're not getting yellow bulldozer hiss tanks either. lol

[ultramax]

there's a new terror drome ART in the presentation slides, its a very modern base with rails.... they took the time to make a logo and key art presentation for this... sooooo.... we'll see

[artiepants]

new Recondo looks sweet, City Strike Scarlet and Firefly look terrible.

New Snowjob looks even closer to my self-custom i want to do then the SHARC pilot, sweet :)

[ultramax]

jungle viper looks bad ass, resolute storm shadow has amazing weapons, resolute scarlet has a weird gas mask but the color scheme works, resolute se is perfection, recoondo is a winner, resolute beachhead is spectacular, all the vehicles are lame, should of kept the snowcat without the ugly camo

[gunslingercbr]

so, instead of continuing with movie toys or going back to vintage or a line that combines both, they are making a brand new extremely futuristic toyline using actor likenesses that really has no connection to anything that came before it, including the movie, besides the use of the characters? hmm, will be interesting to see how that turns out.

it's like VvV but with with really well done figures instead. not that that is a bad thing.

[artiepants]

oh, and the treads look great, but i am not sold on that new Hiss at all after seeing the pix. I don't know why they keep trying to re-invent the wheel with it. I want a original ~ styled HISS, bigger, with moving treads, a cockpit styled more like the HISS II, Bigger more intimidating Cannons (that could even include non-intusive launchers) and a improved troop-carrying ability of the HISS II. Maybe add some extra railings and stowage like the recent Arctic HISS...

[Pepsi Jedi]

Love the Resolute Snake eyes. Will buy every one of those things I find here.

Artic duke looks pretty good.

Snow job with the Barret .50 cal sniper rifle is awesome! That's how he should be!

Snow Destro llooks a bit gimpy

Elite ice viper looks to be the ice viper I got today with a better head on it and slight repaint. Mark me down for 2 to 4 of those. I love the Ice vipers I got today, all except their heads. This will fix that.

Desert Battle Zartan... Oh look. RAPTOR IS BACK! LOLOLOLOL!!!! And just think he was popping up on that worst joe ever thread. I'll get one just to laugh at him! Rock on.

Desert battle ripcord seems to come with what... appears to be a kick ass jet pack.. .but I could be wrong.

Jungle viper seems to have metal wings.... strange...I like the look. Maybe not under "jungle viper" but ... againn... lol Raptor!!

Scarlet's concept art looks a bit interesting. Some Blood ryne in there... but the figure from the other page looks great with the ninja stuff off her.

The firefly concept art... nnot so cool The pic from the glass case.. .very cool.

[artiepants]

I'm wondering where all the game characters are. I really expected to see at least Resolute Stalker...

[artiepants]

Jungle viper seems to have metal wings.... strange...I like the look. Maybe not under "jungle viper" but ... againn... lol Raptor!!

I thought he was lookin' like a Metal gear solid escapee.

[CobraResolute]

Was there any news on Hasbro releasing the REAL RESOLUTE figures?...not the ROC repaint versions.

[DaViper]

Nice looking figures and all, but I don't see anything remotely resemebling Resolute besides SE and Scarlett. I guess 25th redeco are done...fun while it lasted.

[RolandofGilead]

I don't understand the direction they've decided to go. If they wanted to keep the old fans, they could easily have slipped in some new/old figures in the lineup. If they wanted to keep the new kids who loved the movie, we could have gotten more of these.

[babyjelly]

DEFINATELY a Terrordrome as part of the Jungle set, though the design is new. Everything else in the slides seems to be coming

[xhairs]

I don't understand the direction they've decided to go. If they wanted to keep the old fans, they could easily have slipped in some new/old figures in the lineup. If they wanted to keep the new kids who loved the movie, we could have gotten more of these.

i thought they where doing 2 lines i guess not bad move hasblow bad move.

[Pepsi Jedi]

The Jungle viper, I think they may....be trying to go for a guille suit with those things but the art looks like wings. lol.

I like what I've seen. They're kinda doing with this what they did with Simga 6.

Duke,Snake eyes, Storm shadow, in different versions, Jungle, city, snow, with a few others tossed in here and there. It's not a new marketing ploy for Hasbro or even GI Joe.

I like the figures I've seen. Very few I didin't like.

I really love the city strike ones. The Resolute Snake eyes is spot on perfect. Scarlet looks good, the concept art looks a bit strange but yeah on the other pic page she looks alot better sans gear. Looks almost like a female resolute Snake eyes.

[babyjelly]

Nice to see a huge 'Confidential' on City Strike Duke - esp when I've posted in hand pics on this forum LOL!!!! (It is great though)

[Lifeline_MD]

Well: city Strike beachhead looks pretty darn cool.

The mail-away CC has nice card art, but holds no interest for me.

The Sand Serpent??? Is that supposed to be the new Tiger Force???

Ice cutter depends entirely on who comes with it, could be cool.




What REALLY IS cool though is the construction diorama of the Terror drome!

Why can't we get that stuff?

[RolandofGilead]

How close is Scarlett to her Ninja Force version?

[TheLongestDay]

Cant wait to see these in person - I think Hasbro is going to get alot more of the money I dont have.

[kennywr22]

Well i understand what people are saying about why no more movie figures but really there isn't many more to make. Yes scarlet on bike, breakerw/armor, that is about it. I like the fact that they are going for this chasing cobra all over the world with these sub groups(desert,snow, jungle,city) I think the figures look amazing for the most part.I mean i never was in to recondo much as a kid but that new fig is just all sorts of awesome! I like the sprinkling of old character done new. Can't wait to see dusty.I mean this is only about 15 of the 45 new ones for the year right? So we could easily see many more older characters done roc style. I for one have no problem moving on from the 25th guys now. I just feel hasbro is making some really sweet updates. Not all of them are gonna be winners but i'd say 80% or more are. Just my 2 cents.

[Pepsi Jedi]

She looks like Resolute snake eyes with boobs.

The concept art... well that looks like Blood Rayne or something. lol but still pretty hot.

[txbart]

They used Lego to mock up the new HISS tank's Treads. You can see it in TNI's pics.

[zartan2010]

I have to say that for hasbro claiming not to have any plans to release a new Terrordrome that Cobra diorama with Terrordrome playset looks like it was redesigned for 25th anniversary and movie figures, also it looks bigger than the original Terrordrome.

[Pepsi Jedi]

http://img80.yfrog.com/img80/7508/s3pz.jpg

NoisyDvL5 has a pick of the new Scarlet.

[Troynos]

I'm liking the HISS.

Arctic Duke looks very cool.

Snow Job is bad ass. I love the update to the skis.

Arctic Destro is pretty cool looking. I'm liking it.

Elite Ice-Viper.. doesn't look that different from the Ice-Viper. May have to change my plans since I was going to use the Ice-Viper as a solo character.

Jungle Assault Storm Shadow.. WOW!!! That could turn out to be my favorite Storm Shadow of all.

Desert Assault Zartan looks very cool. I like how it's got the hood and gives a less sci-fi take on his very sci-fi original look.

Desert Battle Ripcord looks pretty sweet.

Arctic Threat SE and Jungle Assault Duke.. the art is nice, can't wait to see the figures.

Jungle Assault CC looks more like a cross between the RoC and classic.

Jungle Viper.. WOW!! I hope the figure is that cool looking. Has an almost Vulture-like appearance.

Recondo looks awesome.

City Strike Scarlett... interesting... have to wait and see the figure.

City Strike Firefly... not liking it... The helmet looks non-Firefly and too weird. Might make a good RoC Wraith.

Desert Assault Heavy Duty.. hhhmm.. have to wait and see the figure.

I know alot of people aren't liking the Ice Cutter but I do. I don't know why, but I like it. I'm not fond of the gun on top, looks too loose and not connected well.

HISS Attack Scout.. uh.. what the hell is that supposed to be? Reminds me of those horrible VvV small vehicles with the huge oversized guns on 'em.

Cycle Armor and Ashiko... pass (well depends on how Ashiko looks). I don't/won't mix Transformers and Joe so the bike would never transform for me.

If they did a seperate line of Joe/TFormers like the Star Wars, those I would be interested in; but not a transforming bike that's supposed to be part of the line.

Love the paintjob on the Jungle Armored Panther. Is Outback the exact same from the 7-pack?

Cobra Fury.. not sure about yet, might be a pass..

Snowcat with White-Out.. GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!

I like the colors on the Night Ra... Sand Serpant. But the first was a pass, this probably will be too.

Liking the mail away CC. Love the card art. The mask is very snake skull like.

[Troynos]

The new direction does seem odd.

I like the idea of making the different environment themes. That's cool.

Don't like that they're reusing the same characters. It makes sense for a movie line becuase those were the main characters in the movie but..

I still think there's something they haven't told us yet. I'm waiting for the drop on the cartoon, 2nd line, Resolute, something..

There's something that they haven't revealed yet. Just call it a feeling.

[babyjelly]

The new direction does seem odd.

I like the idea of making the different environment themes. That's cool.

Don't like that they're reusing the same characters. It makes sense for a movie line becuase those were the main characters in the movie but..

I still think there's something they haven't told us yet. I'm waiting for the drop on the cartoon, 2nd line, Resolute, something..

There's something that they haven't revealed yet. Just call it a feeling.

I agree, and when RoC Flint does show up...

Seriously, I agree - I think the last day might have a big reveal. I really like most of the new stuff - haven't seen a figure I won't buy

[Pepsi Jedi]

I'm pleased as punch so far. More stuff will just be chocolate donuts to go with the grape soda!

[Lifeline_MD]

I have to agree. The themes are nice, and most of the individual figures (Snow Job, Recondo, Beach Head, Jungle Viper) and vehicles (HISS, Rage, Snow Cat) are great.

but for heaven's sake, how many versions of duke and Ripcord do we really need?

I'm not opposed to a couple, but in EVERY division???

(That said, the city strike set is all round awesome)

[wild weasel]

i agree,there gonna drop a bombshell on us,or maybe a defiant! they said no flagg or td but nothing about a defiant

[Primo_Baddest]

why cant i find these pics everyone is looking at?

[Troynos]

I can understand putting Duke, Ripcord, etc.. at least one in every environment. To the new fans, from the movie, those are the Names.

We all know who Recondo is, the new fans don't. So the Dukes/Ripcords/etc.. are the "hook" to get the fans into that environment and then they round out the rest with the "unknowns".

[Pepsi Jedi]

They did the same thing with Sigma 6.

you're GOING To get a Duke and Snake Eyes and Storm shadow for pretty much all of them. I think at one point, like 23% of sigmas were different dukes. lol

Kids "want to be duke or Snake eyes" First and foremost and they want to fight Storm Shadow.

As much as we may hate to say it, collectors still make up like 2% of the overall sales, if that. They're going to gear the line for the kids.

I'd like to see others. I'd love a hit and run instead of Jungle duke,, or a Stalker.... but kids want to be Duke, SE, "and their buddies" but Duke and snake eyes first.. .so.... .we get a bunch of them.

[Recon Viper]

Very cool, really looking forward to 2010:)

[Troynos]

why cant i find these pics everyone is looking at?

Scroll back a page or two and look for the TNI link (or just go to TNI's site). That's where I was looking.

[Blade Raider]

The theme is rather dumb. I have no use for "Around the World Joes", I just want normal Joes. I just don't buy many niche Joes like these.

This panel is 2/3 disappointing. A bunch of variants of characters that everyone already has too many of. While there are some cool things, most of the cool looking ones are only art and they don't show the actual figure. Very disappointing.

The coolest things I see that have real photos are the Zartan (That's just badass) and the Cycle Armor (freaking Mospeada/Robotech stuff! Yay!). Design wise, I'm digging the Jungle Viper and City Scarlet. Aside from those, nothing is wow are interesting.

Also, where's the rest of the movie variants? There's a lot left they can do with the top of my list being Jinx.

[Pepsi Jedi]

TNI images

Toy News International - Daily Action Figures Toy News, Reviews and Discussions (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=2009_GIJoe_Con%2FHasbro_Panel%2F&start=0)

NoisyDvL5 images
NoisyDvL5 (itsalltruenet) on Twitter (http://twitter.com/itsalltruenet)

[GI JoeShmo]

TONS of New Images Rolling In From JoeCon Articles The Terror Drome | A G.I. Joe News and Discussions Site (http://www.theterrordrome.com/2009/08/tons-of-new-images-rolling-in-from-joecon/)

These guys have a descent gallery up. There is a lot of good stuff coming out.

[TheLongestDay]

The theme is rather dumb. I have no use for "Around the World Joes", I just want normal Joes.


Havent they always gone around the world?



Cobra wants to take over the world - and the Joes fight for freedom wherever theres trouble...

[Cdt Weasel]

Some interesting stuff, but will need a better look at quite a few figs and all to see what I may buy. Not sold on the hiss just yet. Sorta took a ridiculous, but nostalgic look, and made it more ridiculous. Was hopping for a hiss looking more like teh resolute one.

[Troynos]

They've always had themes, just never did a cohesive type and put figures out at the same time.

Always had arctic troopers, jungle troopers, desert, etc..

[Pepsi Jedi]

The page a few posts up has some really nice shots of stuff..

The Robotech cyclone bike looks very nice

If anything Jungle viper looks cooler.

Scarlet looks fine.

Cold weather Destro looks alot better in figure form. I'll buy that one.

[Primo_Baddest]

it looks to me like there is going to be a cartoon that all these figs relate to.

[artiepants]

The new direction does seem odd.

I like the idea of making the different environment themes. That's cool.

Don't like that they're reusing the same characters. It makes sense for a movie line becuase those were the main characters in the movie but..

yeah, it seems to me they should be dropping 2-3 movie guys and 2-3 new characters per environment (like the Recondo) aren't there something like 400 ARAH joe characters? seems like you could find enough obscure ones to mix in that wouldn't hamstring you for movie 2 instead of releasing SO MANY versions of the core characters.
They did the same thing with Sigma 6.

you're GOING To get a Duke and Snake Eyes and Storm shadow for pretty much all of them. I think at one point, like 23% of sigmas were different dukes. lol

Kids "want to be duke or Snake eyes" First and foremost and they want to fight Storm Shadow.

As much as we may hate to say it, collectors still make up like 2% of the overall sales, if that. They're going to gear the line for the kids.

I'd like to see others. I'd love a hit and run instead of Jungle duke,, or a Stalker.... but kids want to be Duke, SE, "and their buddies" but Duke and snake eyes first.. .so.... .we get a bunch of them.
and yet, there are still S6 Dukes at my TrU ;-)

[Troynos]

it looks to me like there is going to be a cartoon that all these figs relate to.

I'm thinking that as well. I still think there's something they haven't told us yet.

[gunslingercbr]

despite the surprising change in direction, the toys themselves look absolutely outstanding. Recondo looks like he'd make a very easy change into Skymate.

[boff123]

why is the terrordrome listed in the panel? all the other guys/vehicles listed by name are coming out. what gives? the one in the photo looks different than the old school td.

[davewhitaker]

Has anyone asked any of the panels yet just which Paris Pursuit SE is going to end up being the short one???

[artiepants]

looking @ teh Terrordrome pix now, what's up with the HEAT Viper?!?!?!

and after seeign a good shot of the prototype, i can officially say i think the New HISS blows goats.

[Primo_Baddest]

a lot of these figures could easily be other figs, the new zartan is raptor, the viper with the wings looks like night viper, im sure there were others i just dont remember.

did i see a frag and heat viper on the terrordrome website?

[davewhitaker]

and after seeign a good shot of the promo, i can officially say i think the New HISS blows goats.

yeah, but it has moving treads.... bleh.

[Troynos]

despite the surprising change in direction, the toys themselves look absolutely outstanding. Recondo looks like he'd make a very easy change into Skymate.

Yeah. The customizing potential is HUGE in all those.

[spiderpumpkin]

Posted a video of the parachute drop.

Video (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/9244915_GJoDb/1/619873908_CMcsC)

[boff123]

Yeah. The customizing potential is HUGE in all those.

the best part is the weapon selection. i have to say one thing about the roc stuff. great weapons all around (besides the stupid as hell giant missile launchers).

[Gyre-Viper]

what is that monster behind heat viper?

[artiepants]

the actual toy of that jungle Viper with the crazy wings looks pretty epic. He does look Night-Viper-ish.

It's very "not Joe" but Hot Damn is the toy of the transforming bike AWESOME. i hope other figs are compatible.

The Ripcord with tiny wings is really dorky.

yah know, with the somewhat Anime-esque qualities of several of these figs, i am starting to think you boys suggesting a new animated series are on to something. a lot of these figs have a specific aesthetic that is really different then the movie...

[Gyre-Viper]

what is that monster behind heat viper?

this

[justinslot]

Love the Cycle Armor--plus it'll make it easy for Hasbro to get the Bubblegum Crisis toy license. ;)

[Shin Densetsu]

Love the Cycle Armor--plus it'll make it easy for Hasbro to get the Bubblegum Crisis toy license. ;)Doubt it, Yamato USA has the license

[MrClean]

what is that monster behind heat viper?

It's the Monstro-Viper. These are probably the customs they usually have on display.

[Gyre-Viper]

It's the Monstro-Viper. These are probably the customs they usually have on display.

ah thanks. i saw a stand in front of it and was like... uh... whoa

[Steel Brigade]

City Strike Scarlett & Firefly are crazy!!

[speedocub]

Very exciting indeed!

[Shin-Gouki]

So far there is nothing that they have shown that I remotely want except the Snow Cat and the Rage. Hasbro I really hope this pans out for you because there are a lot of us that helped keep this line alive these last few years that you are Royally Pissing The Fuck Off!

[justinslot]

Doubt it, Yamato USA has the license

Awww.....still I love this Knight Saber/GI Joe mashup.

[Tuskegee Joe]

I think the coolest thing are the highly detailed well painted accessories - especially backpacks. Sharp details, paint-aps, and play-features make Joe more playable - even if its just improving such a small thing like play-able backpacks.

[Derek2783]

Now that I've seen the pics, I gotta say, I'm totally stoked for the new Joe. This is what RoC should have looked like. This is what GI Joe looks like.

I love the new outfits, the new figures, LOVE the accessories, and I love the vehicles. This just looks like Joe! I love the updated Zartan too, he's a perfect example of an old, cheesy look updated but with his integrity intact. That's Zartan!!!

Anyhow, enough gushing. I still hate that rather than simply being a cloth-masked everyman, Cobra Commander is now a crazed demonic-looking skull-face wearing character. How generic is that?! Bring back the rag-head. I miss him.

But yeah, the variety, the color, and the overall look of the new toys to me screams tie-in. Can't wait to hear the new show announced!!!

[tycondrius]

good god is that a hiss with remote control tracks ?

[Shin Densetsu]

I think the coolest thing are the highly detailed well painted accessories - backpacks especially. Sharp details, paint-aps, and play-features make Joe more playable - even if its just improving a small thing like play-able backpacks. Agreed. I think the accessories and new backpacks on these figures are incredible. Jungle Assault Duke is great, I wouldn't put it past Hasbro for them to make a Tunnel Rat out of that awesome figure. Recondo looks like he might have parts out of the Duke movie prequel. Jungle Assault Storm Shadow looks weird without a painted torso, why? His torso looks like it has sculpted folds and wrinkles, not muscles! Looks like I'll bust out the white acrylic paint for that one.

I predicted that I would like the "offscreen" figures more than the onscreen versions, and judging by what we've seen, it turns out I'm right.

Definitely dig the new Ripcord, Zartan, Jungle Viper(HOLY GOD!), and the Jungle Cobra Commander isn't too bad.

Anyone notice that Jungle Storm Shadow's glider backpack will probably be reused for a more show accurate Resolute Snake Eyes(in orange with no Cobra symbol)?

[txbart]

Jungle Assault Storm Shadow looks weird without a painted torso, why? His torso looks like it has sculpted folds and wrinkles, not muscles! Looks like I'll bust out the white acrylic paint for that one.

Maybe that's realy Saggy wrinkly old man Storm Shadow.

[tycondrius]

i want all this figures :) whens our friends in china gona get there hands on em :P

[hifipinkie29]

Man, anyone who doesn't like these are crazy. I'm getting excited for all of these.

[statesofeuphoria]

sounds like a WHOLE lot of repaints. The vehicles sound cool though.

[biglou]

Never have I seen such a laughably bad group of figures. The 2010 stuff, like most of the Rise of Cobra merchandise, has zero appeal to me. And the mail-away for next year? Red Cobra Commander? Are they joking? Having Doc as a mail-away made sense as people(like myself) bought more 25th 2 packs to get him, but I can't understand how a red Cobra Commander would encourage extra product sales at all.

[flywheels]

Not feeling everything, but I definately am psyched about most of the 2010 product.

[gunslingercbr]

So far there is nothing that they have shown that I remotely want except the Snow Cat and the Rage. Hasbro I really hope this pans out for you because there are a lot of us that helped keep this line alive these last few years that you are Royally Pissing The Fuck Off!

Hasbro knows that all they have to do is dangle a few vintage style figures and you will come running back with you wallet wide open, so your being angry simply doesn't matter if they aren't targeting you with these toys. if they succeed, Hasbro can forget all about you. if not and they have to rely on the vintage stuff, they know how easy it is to get you back.

think of it like this, all you are is Hasbro's booty call.

[dmarrese]

It's good to see so many kids at the parachute drop. If I was there and caught one I probably would have given it to a kid who missed out. What a great promotion! Looks like a lot of fun.

[Tuskegee Joe]

Sideshow Collectibles - comes to my mind just looking at these 2 cool backpacks.

[Steel Brigade]

I am stoked, some of these figures have amazing design work & look fun. Fantasy, reality, & inspired!! Joe has really boosted in some power in what looks like some high quality figures that ROC has started with.

The backpacks are unreal!! fantastic!!

Storm Shadow needs his shirt painted though...

[nite_viper]

terror drome play-set!?! that thing is sweet!!! is that a yellow hiss tank? is that the one that is hitting shelves next year? yellow?!? really? not sure if i like the tonka-hiss. haha.

[vadersquest]

Here is some

[Primo_Baddest]

terror drome play-set!?! that thing is sweet!!! is that a yellow hiss tank? is that the one that is hitting shelves next year? yellow?!? really? not sure if i like the tonka-hiss. haha.

no that is just a dio to show us what they could do but wont

the yellow hiss is like a worker bee hiss, for building and stuff

[MTN]

Sideshow Collectibles - comes to my mind just looking at these 2 cool backpacks.

Those are so cool!

[C.I.A.D.]

What's funny is a bunch of guys from the Michigan Brigade who met last year discussed the multi-level Terrordrome...nice to see the vision on display.

[xhairs]

So far there is nothing that they have shown that I remotely want except the Snow Cat and the Rage. Hasbro I really hope this pans out for you because there are a lot of us that helped keep this line alive these last few years that you are Royally Pissing The Fuck Off!

dame straight way to slap alot of us in the face. Where is the resolute figs under the res banner that they said we would get.




They did the same thing with Sigma 6.

you're GOING To get a Duke and Snake Eyes and Storm shadow for pretty much all of them. I think at one point, like 23% of sigmas were different dukes. lol

Kids "want to be duke or Snake eyes" First and foremost and they want to fight Storm Shadow.

As much as we may hate to say it, collectors still make up like 2% of the overall sales, if that. They're going to gear the line for the kids.

I'd like to see others. I'd love a hit and run instead of Jungle duke,, or a Stalker.... but kids want to be Duke, SE, "and their buddies" but Duke and snake eyes first.. .so.... .we get a bunch of them.

thats why S6 died no one wanted to buy all those dif dukes. also the size and price. im sorry but you cant keep reuseing duke,cc,se&SS in very other wave it dosent work and they become peg warmers. then they clog up the shelves so stores wont order more. nice job hasblow.

[pauljohnson75]

Finally after 34 years made it to Joecon it is awesome brought my boys with me they are having the time of their lives my seven year old caught one of the parachute guards was great. Cool to see and talk to all the Joe Fans and getting to meet Larry Hama and all the others. Looks like some really cool stuff coming down the line one of the hasbro guys told me there will be more then and now sets and they said we should see all the resolute figures, got to go film festival time.

[nite_viper]

Posted a video of the parachute drop.

Video (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/9244915_GJoDb/1/619873908_CMcsC)

thanks for posting...that looked like a lot of fun. if i was there, that would be me climbing the tree risking broken bones for a $3 plastic man. ;) haha.

[coola784]

we need more pictures.

[C.I.A.D.]

Damn...that Jungle (Night) Viper is farking awesome. As is that Cycle Armor.

As for "WHERES RESOLUTE?!?!?!"...product shown only extends to February of 2010. There's still 10 months to fill next year.

As I/we've been saying for some time now...expect a nice assortment of then & now packs, along with other nods to collectors as the year progresses.

[gunslingercbr]

arctic Destro is just flat out cool and the Jungle Viper is amazing. these toys have quickly got me hooked. don't know how many I'll buy, but Hasbro has knocked them out of the park. the ones I do can easily be modded into other characters. Jungle Duke to Muskrat seems like a no-brainer.

[boff123]

dudes, you guys are blind. resolute storm shadow is coming right there. the one painted in jungle camo. he has the 2 claws, same swords, & head scarf. just now he has crazy colors on the pants.

[DarthBrett]

Are the Then and Now sets 2-packs that would feature a character in his ROC, modern gear and then the other in his classic, ARAH-era duds? If that is the case, then I will be spending some money on Joes in 2010!

[samantha]

Where can I see some pictures? I would love to see the cycle armor.

[vadersquest]

and more. Use what you can, I had no idea these were not getting loaded. Use what you can and I will cover tomorrows announcements and pics (if needed)

[vadersquest]

and more.

[Roshan]

terror drome play-set!?! that thing is sweet!!! is that a yellow hiss tank? is that the one that is hitting shelves next year? yellow?!? really? not sure if i like the tonka-hiss. haha.



Once again, that is a custom diorama, there is no terrodrome coming out. They specifically said it at the very start of the Hasbro presentation.

[Troynos]

Awesome pictures Vadersquest. Those figures KICK ASS.

Jungle Duke, Jungle Viper, Arctic Duke, Snow Job, Recondo, Zartan, Destro.. WOW!!


And they never said anything about Resolute banner, just Resolute figures.

[Monkeywrench]

From the sounds of this I will be buying very little in the way of Joes over the next year and 1/2. Thanks for nothing Hasbro! The only good thing is you are saving me a LOT of money.

sounds about right

[Nemesis*Prime]

That cycle power armor is the coolest thing I've seen so far, and I'm pissed that Hasbro gave it to the Joes.

[Monkeywrench]

that desert Zartan looks nice

[jeff117]

Where can I see some pictures? I would love to see the cycle armor.

you and me both!!!

[G.I. Shaft]

Thank God, it's over for me (for a while) pass on everything.

[tycondrius]

that cycle armor reminds me of the cyclone armor from macross

[vadersquest]

Outproduced toys from ARAH
Note*
The train was supposed to go with the proposed Cobra mountain play set.

[TripleCP]

Are the Then and Now sets 2-packs that would feature a character in his ROC, modern gear and then the other in his classic, ARAH-era duds? If that is the case, then I will be spending some money on Joes in 2010!

If the Snow Job one is any indication, it will be the original ARAH versions (complete with O-ring) paired with ROC product.

[vadersquest]

Outproduced toys from ARAH
Note*
The train was supposed to go with the proposed Cobra mountain play set.

[SPECTER]

I take back what I said, most of the figures look like sure buys, the movie ones they didn't make I can try to make like Arctic Scarlett.

still very disappointed in the vehicles though, JOEs get 2 on screen vehicles (Sharc,Rockslide) and a semi-one(dragonhawk) wile Cobra get Night Raven, Steel Crusher, Gunship, Molepod,

[minstrelboy]

I found myself grinning like an idiot while watching that parachute drop video. Wish I could have been there - instead, my car broke down today.

[Jmacq1]

Holy cow those figures look...amazing. If you're going to rehash characters, this is definitely the way to do it.

Is it just me, or do these figures really seem to have just as much a "Resolute" feel to them as a "Rise of Cobra" feel?

[Pepsi Jedi]

The stuff looks great to me. My only problem is going to be affording most of it. Of those figures and vehicles, only one or two are no buys for me.

[Irid70]

I think this theme is a great idea; I love environment themed troops, always have.

That Snow Job will be making a strong push for my favorite figure ever.

And boy does that Recondo bring the character into the 21st century. Love it.

And I guess the HISS and the Snow Cat are ok. If you like things that are totally awesome.

[Troynos]

Holy cow those figures look...amazing. If you're going to rehash characters, this is definitely the way to do it.

Is it just me, or do these figures really seem to have just as much a "Resolute" feel to them as a "Rise of Cobra" feel?

I agree. These are a very good cross between RoC and ARAH.

[Steel Brigade]

Thanks for the cool pics VadersQuest!!

[C.I.A.D.]

I think this theme is a great idea; I love environment themed troops, always have.

That Snow Job will be making a strong push for my favorite figure ever.

And boy does that Recondo bring the character into the 21st century. Love it.

And I guess the HISS and the Snow Cat are ok. If you like things that are totally awesome.


^^ All of this in BOLD even because irid said it.