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G.I. Joe Fall 2010 Sample Alpha Vehicle Packaging

Shin Densetsu — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:33:53

The pre-production sample packaging we showed you yesterday is not the only sample on Ebay, as delicateangel01 has posted another auction for the new packaging, this time with an Armored Panther with Sgt. Thunderblast packed within. The graphics are just placeholders but give us an idea for what to expect, with regards to text and imagery for the new bravo class H.I.S.S. Tank and V.A.M.P..

The box itself is(as you can see), meant for alpha class vehicles. Vehicles such as the upcoming Doom Cycle, retooled Ghost HAWK, and Cycle Armor. A small disclaimer is taped to the back of the box, stating that the size and design may vary slightly once in production.

We'll see more later this week at Toy Fair, however being that this box is more compact and seemingly slimmer than the Rise of Cobra packaging, there may not be many changes left aside from more graphics. Click on the title bar to see more.

Ages 25 & Up #77 - Project Helix Now Online!

C.I.A.D. — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 04:07:17

Hey Tankers! The latest issue of Ages 25 & Up, Project Helix, is now online for your viewing pleasure! Who, or WHAT, is Agent Helix? Click on the Title Bar to check out the latest online copy of A25&U!

Once you've finished the latest installment, talk to 1337W422102, the Creator of A25&U, here on the HissTank.com Forums by clicking the Discuss Button!

G.I. Joe Fall 2010 Packaging Pre Production Sample

Shin Densetsu — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:05:45

Delicateangel01 has posted an auction on Ebay for a Cobra Mantis Sub with Aqua Viper Officer in a alpha class box for the upcoming 2010 V.A.M.P. from the Pursuit of Cobra line. V.AM.P. you ask? Remember that new ground vehicle that looked like a VAMP which was revealed last month?

So your probably wondering why on earth is a Cobra vehicle of all things, in a G.I. Joe package? That's because this is a pre-production sample! Changes might be made before final production, but in any case this packaging confirms 3 things:

The vehicle we thought was a new V.A.M.P. IS a new V.A.M.P.!
The look of the new packaging for later in Fall 2010

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Custom G.I. Joe Comic Character Bongo the Balloon Bear

TTT — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 01:55:08

HISSTank.com member snakeeyes22 is not your average customizer, bringing to life G.I. Joe comic & cartoon characters never to be made by Hasbro.
This one is no exception, Bongo the Balloon Bear AKA Candy Appel
(er...candy apple ???) was based on a Chewbacca figure with very heavy modding.
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Storm Shadow To Play An Even Bigger Role In G.I. Joe 2

Shin Densetsu — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:32:40

Allkpop has posted a new article which states that actor Lee Byung Hun, AKA Storm Shadow from G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra, will have a more substantial role in G.I. Joe 2. Also listed is the tentative start for filming this year, and pending release date in 2012:

Korean actor Lee Byung Hun is set to receive a more substantial role in the sequel to G.I. Joe.

The character of Storm Shadow, played by the IRIS star, will be given more emphasis in the upcoming sequel to 2009�s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Paramount Pictures acknowledged that Lee�s work contributed much to the success of the first film and are developing more stories around his character. Lee has been getting much attention outside of the Korean market recently for his roles in G.I. Joe and last years I Come with the Rain, where he starred along side Josh Hartnett and Japanese actor Takuya Kimura.

Filming for the sequel is scheduled to begin in August with a pending 2012 release.

Will Storm Shadow reveal to Snake Eyes that he did not kill the Hard Master? This was shown not only in the G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra Official Movie Adaptation by IDW Publishing but was also confirmed by Stephen Sommers in an interview prior to the premiere of the movie last year. Will Storm Shadow defect to the G.I. Joe team?

G.I. Joe Origins #12 Reviewed

Shin Densetsu — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:58:05

G.I. Joe Origins #12 features The Baroness! This issue sees writer Marc Andreyko paired with artist Ben Templesmith who reveal a unique look at the origin of the Baroness. Could Anastasia DeCobray willingly leave a life of luxury? Can anyone stand in her way?

Just how ruthless can Baroness get? If you wanted to know more about IDW's take on the Baroness, this issue is for you! So the question is, how did it turn out? Click on the discuss button to read on and find out!

JoeCon2010 Registration Forms Up And Other Updates

Shin Densetsu — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 03:43:48

The G.I. Joe Collector's Club has updated their site with the following new information:

The 2010 GIJoeCon Convention Brochure is now online! We have also posted the Registration and Dealer forms (see menu). Please send any questions before you complete the forms
and we will have an FAQ section on the site.

Of note are the following exclusives!

Red Shadows International Set

Black Major
Interrogator
Flint
Red Torches x 6
Red Shadows Troopers x 6

Escape From Spy Island

G.I. Joe Land Adventurer super articulated figure
Numerous accessories
Larry Seldman box art

The brochure features information on the Rhode Island/Boston tours and much more!

Channing Tatum Voices His Desires For G.I. Joe 2 Including Cobra Island

Shin Densetsu — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:48:53

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Season 1.3 By Shout! Factory Released

Shin Densetsu — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 20:28:44

HISS Tank boards member Dr. Phd. has found the G.I. Joe A Real American Hero season 1.3 DVD set by Shout! Factory at his local Target store! The Sunbow series was the original G.I. Joe cartoon of the 80's and the remastered releases by Shout! Factory give fans a chance to relive their childhood.

Happy hunting!

Interview With G.I. Joe Origins #12 Creative Team Marc Andreyko And Ben Templesmith

Shin Densetsu — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:34:54

Comic Book Resources has posted their interview with the creative team behind G.I. Joe Origins #12, which is set for release tomorrow and focuses on The Baroness!

�G.I. Joe Origins� #12 reveals the early days of the Baroness, who left behind her wealthy aristocratic family to embark on a life of terrorism with Cobra. �As a kid, I was always fascinated by the Patty Hearst story (look her up, yung�uns!) and when Andy Schmidt (editor of all things 'G.I. Joe' at IDW) called me about doing a Baroness story, I immediately wanted to see what happened in her life that ultimately led her to Cobra,� writer Marc Andreyko told CBR. �Was she a good girl manipulated into doing bad or was this a life she actively pursued with the blinders off?

�I love the fact that she is such a hard-core character,� Andreyko added. �In many ways, I find her far more intimidating than Destro or Cobra Commander, mostly because the Baroness more than holds her own in the testosterone-laden world of the Joes.

�And I have to give Hasbro some major props on this one. My story is a little darker, a little grittier than the normal Joe story and the folks at Hasbro were totally supportive about the direction. You never know how working with licensors will be, and this time was an absolute dream.�

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G.I. Joe Cobra II #1 Goes To 2nd Printing With Exclusive New Variant Cover

Shin Densetsu — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:13:59

IDW Publishing has passed along their latest press release concerning the recently sold out, G.I. Joe Cobra II #1!

IDW Announces Two Sold-Out Titles
in One Week

New comics series TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 and G.I. JOE: COBRA II #1 both going to second printing

San Diego, CA (February 1, 2010) � The excitement keeps growing for IDW Publishing�s TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics, with two new sold-out series last week. On Wednesday, January 27th, IDW released G.I. JOE: COBRA II #1, a continuation of the acclaimed COBRA series, and TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS #1, a new miniseries spinning out of IDW�s ongoing story. Both comics flew off the shelves and are already sold-out though Diamond. Under license from Hasbro, IDW is rushing to a second printing for each, and fans can expect them in stores on February 10th.

�This is a really exciting time for fans of both TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE,� said Andy Schmidt, editor of both lines of comics for IDW. �We�ve tried a lot of new things and had a lot of success due to the support of not only the existing fan base but also many newer fans who are discovering these comics for the first time.�

In TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS, fan-favorite writer and artist Nick Roche helms the five-issue series, which rounds out IDW's trifecta of new TRANSFORMERS comics, including the new ongoing series and TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE. WRECKERS gives fans a taste of what's been happening off of Earth as the WRECKERS investigate a prison planet that fell to the evil DECEPTICONS three years ago. Called �a festival of awesome� by TFormers.com, the second printing of WRECKERS #1 will feature a variant cover by Roche.

�TRANSFORMERS fans braved some pretty bad Chicago weather to come out and get TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS #1 on Wednesday. Both old and new fans of TRANSFORMERS alike were quickly drawn to the book due to the amazing art by fan-favorite Nick Roche. And honestly, nobody can resist a Kup story,� said Jimmy PS Hayes of Graham Cracker Comics in Wheaton, IL.

Written by Mike Costa and Christos Gage, G.I. JOE: COBRA II continues the danger and suspense of the acclaimed G.I. JOE: COBRA series, as the G.I. JOE team penetrates the evil COBRA organization and eventually comes face to face with COBRA COMMANDER himself. The masterful art of Antonio Fuso gives new layers to the subtle yet undeniable divide that fans have witnessed within COBRA, highlighted in the celebrated G.I. JOE: COBRA Special #1. The second printing of G.I. JOE: COBRA II #1 will offer an exclusive new variant cover treatment.

�With the recent success of the G.I. JOE comics, we were on top of this new series and made plans to bring it in. Early demand caused us to increase quantities before release and we still sold out the first week,� commented Mike D'Elia of Astro-Zombies in Albuquerque, NM.

TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS #1 (of 5; $3.99; 32 pages; full color, 2nd printing) will be available in stores on February 10th. Diamond order code: DEC09 8305.

G.I. JOE: COBRA II #1 ($3.99; 32 pages; full color; 2nd printing) will be available in stores on February 10th. Diamond order code: DEC09 8306.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix.

IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children�s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. � 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Marvel G.I. Joe #132 Signed Original Cover By Andy Wildman On Ebay

Shin Densetsu — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:04:07

Fans of the Marvel run of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, there is a treat in store for you on Ebay! Longtime G.I. Joe artist Andy Wildman has put the signed original cover for G.I. Joe #132 up for auction:

Original Comic Book art from GI Joe. This art is from the Marvel Comics series. Written by the legendary Larry Hama, who I loved working with. Those scripts, unforgetable.

The cover is penciled and inked by me and is one of my favourite of the whole run. A great opportunity to draw a classic Snake Eyes pose while he smashes up a robot ;-) No irony intended

This was the second series that I did for Marvel US and overlapped with the X-Men Adventures comic that I then went on to do.

Custom G.I. Joe Bomb Squad Tripwire

TTT — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:02:51

HISSTank.com member TR1ER has respect for his favorite mine detector Tripwire so he upgraded him with all new gear.
G.I. Joe Bomb Squad Tripwire !
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GI Joe Collectors Convention Set First Reveal!

Shogi — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:04:25

The GI Joe Collector's Convention has updated their 2010 Convention page with a reveal of the first figure in the 3 3/4" 2010 Convention set...Interrogator!

The 2010 Convention exclusive set will feature O-Ring figures this year and Interrogator will have an all new head sculpt that features a removable helmet.

Click the discuss button to talk about this figure and ponder what the rest of the set will contain.

Sideshow Collectibles 12in Flint Up For Preorder Now

Shin Densetsu — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:15:42

Sideshow Collectibles has put up their highly anticipated 12" Flint figure up for preorder! That's not all, it comes in standard, and exclusive versions!

The Flint 12" figure features:

Fully articulated Pro male body Version 1.2 with 30+ points of articulation
Flint portrait
Beret
Detailed shirt with unique patches
Pants
Boots
Detailed belt with drop-down holster and American Eagle buckle
Dog Tags
Wristwatch
Jump Wings
Canteen x 2
.45 1911 Pistol
.45 1911 Pistol magazine x 3
Red smoke bomb
Yellow smoke bomb
Fragmentation grenade x 3
Shotgun shell x 24
Shotgun bandoliers
Laser Rifle
Shotgun
Single point shotgun sling
Holographic sight
3 sets of interchangeable hands
12-inch display base with G.I. Joe logo

The exclusive version includes:

Sideshow Exclusive: Sawed-off Shotgun

Preorder Your Sideshow Collectibles Flint Figure By Clicking Here