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02-18-2008, 11:20 AM | #1 |
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Thousand Oaks, California (February, 2008) - A leader in the manufacturing of licensed and proprietary high-end product, <a class="affiliatestyle" href="http://affiliates.sideshowtoy.com/Tracker.aspx?aid=1800&href=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sidesh owtoy.com%2fcgi-bin%2fcategory.cgi%3fcategory%3d0" target="_blank">Sideshow Collectibles</a> has signed an agreement with Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), through its licensing division HPG, to create a new line of 12-inch figures based on characters from the 'G.I. JOE VS. COBRA' Universe. G.I. JOE has been one of Hasbro's core brands for over forty years. Hasbro recently celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the 'G.I. JOE VS. COBRA' Universe, which introduced characters such as Snake Eyes and Cobra Commander. A live-action G.I. JOE movie is currently in pre-production and slated for release in 2009, helmed by blockbuster filmmaker Stephen Sommers, director and writer of the The Mummy franchise.
To View The Official announcement Click Here:<a class="affiliatestyle" href="http://affiliates.sideshowtoy.com/Tracker.aspx?aid=1800&href=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sidesh owtoy.com%2fcgi-bin%2fcategory.cgi%3fcategory%3d0" target="_blank">Sideshow Collectibles</a> To view the complete announcement Click The Title Bar. Thanks to Hiss Tank Boards Member General Hawk for the heads up!
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02-18-2008, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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"This is a golden era for G.I. JOE, and Sideshow is proud to share in the excitement around the 25th Anniversary of 'G.I. JOE VS. COBRA' and the coming film," said Sideshow Collectibles' President and CEO Greg Anzalone. "Collectors can look forward to an incredible line from Sideshow - it's really a line created by fans for fans - very detailed and utilizing the best modern production techniques, and heavily inspired by the classic Real American Hero era designs. It's a fresh approach to G.I. JOE, which will appeal to fans of the 'G.I. JOE VS. COBRA' Universe and collectors with a passion for military inspired products. The timing simply could not be any better."
The combined news of the upcoming feature film and Hasbro's reintroduction of the 'G.I. JOE VS. COBRA' characters with the 25th Anniversary line has added momentum to the G.I. JOE brand, and set the stage for Sideshow Collectibles. Sideshow's line of G.I. JOE 12-inch figures will offer highly detailed, mixed-medium versions of fan favorite heroic G.I. JOE and villainous Cobra characters. The figures are expected to release beginning in 3rd Quarter 2008, with retail prices starting at $79.99.
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02-18-2008, 11:32 AM | #3 |
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As I said it sounds great!!
But at that price tag I'll only be buying my favorites!! |
02-18-2008, 01:41 PM | #4 |
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a bit pricey better be worth it.
I can't beleive they are doing a second announcement. Where are the preorders?? or at least first shots??? |
02-18-2008, 03:17 PM | #5 |
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Awesome, except maybe the price. I may only buy some of them too, but then again maybe I'll get them all. I have to see them first.
I know who I will buy for sure if they release them: Duke, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes, BeachHead, Cobra Commander, Destro, and Stormshadow. As well Cobra Trooper and Crimson Guard.
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02-18-2008, 05:42 PM | #6 |
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$79.99!!!
i can't say i won't buy them all, but you best believe they will stay "MIB" in a glass safe (lol) i can only imagine how sick a Firefly or Zartan will look! Last edited by OUTBACK; 02-18-2008 at 05:48 PM.. |
02-18-2008, 05:57 PM | #7 |
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Yikes. I don't see the draw.
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02-18-2008, 10:55 PM | #8 |
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I have to agree, at that price, I'll be very picky about which ones I get. I hope they're not hard to get like Sideshow's Star Wars figures. Those things sell out in MINUTES if I'm not mistaken.
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02-18-2008, 11:13 PM | #9 |
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Heres what i noticed. you can get the star wars figures . you just have to preorder. The exclusives do sell out fast but that depends on what the exclusive actually is. most stores sell the regular versions for less than sideshow direct. Its going to be interesting to see what sideshow can do with this line. They just showed pics of an awesome looking clone trooper obi kenobi and it looks like they have stepped their 1/6th game up a notch. I believe they have teamed up with hot toys for new bodies. their prices have gone up slightly as of late.
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09-27-2009, 03:23 PM | #10 |
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I saw one once, and I didn't get it, and I've been regretting it ever since. I can't find it anywhere - stores or the net.
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