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HISSTank.com member Whargoul44 repainted some of his extra planes, his most recent is this custom G.I. Joe Desert Rat VTOL.

"I tested out a hexagonal camo pattern a couple of weeks ago with a blue scheme on a Conquest and really liked it, so I decided to try something a little more subdued. I decided to go with a Tiger Rat in a desert camo loosely based on the A-10's "peanut" scheme. I used the same method for this as the Conquest with laying down the first color and masking off the patterns only I used slightly larger hexagons."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow Collectibles' 12in Beachhead figure has been released! HISS Tank boards member VIPER E7 has posted images of this recently released figure. The 12in Beachhead figure is still in-stock at Sideshow, but act fast, because these things sell out quickly! For example, the Beachhead Sideshow Exclusive Edition is sold out, but you can still get on the waiting list!

More images of the figure after the jump!

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Originally posted by: Shogi @ Hisstank.com

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The latest issue of Ages 25 & Up, entitled Faceoff, is now online for your viewing pleasure! This week's issue has Recondo and his teammates up against Cobra's deadliest ball-jointed robots yet! 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!

Read More: Ages 25 & Up #115 "Faceoff" @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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GI JOE: Pursuit of Cobra wave 3 and wave 4 figures are up for pre-order. Each set of four figures is available for $27.99 per set. Wave 3 includes Duke (v2), Snake-Eyes (v3), Cobra Shock Trooper, and Storm Shadow (v2). Wave 4 includes Destro (v2), Skydive, Shadow Tracker, and Lowlight.

Wave 3 is expected in the first two weeks of December and wave 4 in the first two weeks of January 2011. If you pre-order both sets together we will bill and ship everything together when wave 4 arrives.

Some refresh cases of Pursuit of Cobra waves 1 and 2 will be shipping in November. We will not be ordering a lot of these so recommend you put in a pre-order to reserve figure sets if you're interested.

GI JOE: Pursuit of Cobra

To view the complete news letter click the Title Bar

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New Jersey Collectors Con 2010 has come to an end. For those of you who were at the show and had a chance to witness the awesome costumes and dealer room first hand we want to thank you for your support. But don't worry, if you missed the action there are plenty of videos and images that are starting to make there way onto the web for everybody to enjoy. Please feel free to post all of your con images in the main convention thread. See you next year!



To post your NJCC images click the Discuss Button.

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VA Comic Con will be held in Richmond, Virginia, this weekend, November 20th-21st! Invading Virginia are the following who have worked on GI Joe Comics past and present:

• Larry Hama
• Herb Trimpe
• Robert Atkins
• Tim Seeley
• Michael Golden
• Kevin Sharpe

The 2 day show also features Anime Midatlantic 1/2! You only need to pay $10 to get into both shows in both halls!

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HISSTank.com member Mythic made these custom Cobra battle ready Crimson Guards.

"I envisioned these as Cobra Commander's personal guard on the battlefield to go along with the Battle Armored CC I made a while back. "

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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The HUB has posted details for the GI Joe Renegades premiere event on Facebook. Logging in is necessary to view the details, so for those of you who don't have a Facebook account, we have mirrored the details here:

Premiere of "G.I. Joe Renegades" on The Hub TV Network!

Time: Friday, November 26 · 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Location: The Hub - find out which channel at Channel Locator

Created By: Whitney Champion, Matt Meeks

More Info
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend, The Hub presents a special two-part premiere of the new half-hour, action-adventure animated series “G.I. Joe Renegades."

Preceding the series debut on Friday, November 26, The Hub will present a half-hour behind-the-scenes special, “Hub Exclusive: ‘G.I. Joe Renegades’ and ‘Transformers: Prime’” (3:30 p.m. ET), showcasing two original series on The Hub.

A full schedule of the “G.I. Joe Renegades...” and related programming is below (All times ET):

“Hub Exclusive: ‘G.I. Joe Renegades” (Premiere: Friday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.. Encore presentations: Monday, November 29, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday, December 3; 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday, December 4, 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

“G.I. Joe Renegades” - Part 1 of “The Descent” (Premiere: Friday, November 26, 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.. Encore presentations: 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 28, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Friday, December 3, 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.)

“G.I. Joe Renegades” - Part 2 of “The Descent” (Premiere: Friday, November 26, 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.. Encore presentations: 11:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.; Sunday, November 28, 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.; Friday, December 3, 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.)

Starring in the series premiere are Lee Majors (“The Six Million Dollar Man”) as “General Abernathy,” and Charlie Adler, the original Cobra Commander from the animated series “G.I. Joe: Resolute,” who reprises his role in the new series. “G.I. Joe Renegades” also includes an all-star lineup of story editors, including Marty Isenberg (“Ben 10,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Batman the Animated Series”) and Henry Gilroy (“Star Wars: Clone Wars,” “The Tick” and “Batman the Animated Series.”)

For more information visit Watch Kids Videos and Play Free Online Games | Hub TV | HubWorld. To watch clips from the upcoming series, visit YouTube - HUBTVNETWORK's Channel

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The HUB has posted quite a bit of behind the scenes info on the creative team working on GI Joe Renegades! They have gone over the following roles:

• Artist
• Director
• Producer
• Production Crew

What we have here is a crew very passionate about their work on the upcoming cartoon. More info after the jump!
The HUB has posted quite a bit of behind the scenes info on the creative team working on GI Joe Renegades! They have gone over the following roles:

• Artist
• Director
• Producer
• Production Crew

What we have here is a crew very passionate about their work on the upcoming cartoon.

Edgar Carlos background designer
When I was in school I drew pictures that only classmates and teachers could see. Now I work in animation and create pictures for the whole world to watch! School is the best place to start telling stories in drawings or words

George Cox background painter & character color stylist
When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother, and she taught me how to color with crayons in coloring books and how to stay within the lines. We used to talk about the names of the colors, what they represented and how color helps define not just what something looks like, but also how color can inspire emotion and expression in the world all around us. To this day I use what she taught me to help create the world our animated characters live in, from choosing the colors of the trees, the sky, and the people to painting scenes of happiness, sadness or excitement… And I still stay in the lines (most of the time)!

Brandon Mickinney storyboard artist
You draw a picture of a character doing something, you've got a cool drawing. You draw another picture of that character a moment later, now you have a STORY. You've just done Sequential Art, one of the most powerful forms of storytelling there is.

Armen Mirzaian storyboard artist
If I were to choose just ONE favorite thing in life, I would choose drawing. I have been drawing ever since I was young. And the best part about having a job in animation, especially as a story artist, is that it really isn't a job…it’s something I love to do. So if you like to draw, just keep on drawing and there is a good chance you'll end up in animation!

Scott Bern director
When I was a kid I would draw pictures that told the story of things that I did during my day: building a bike ramp with my friends, going to the pet store, or having an ice cream sundae. I liked to come up with ideas to make these stories even more exciting, so I drew rocket bikes zooming around giant looping ramps, pet stores on another planet that had really weird animals, and what it would be like to have an ice cream sundae if I was only two inches tall (I could swim in the chocolate sauce!). Now it’s my JOB to draw pictures that tell exciting stories, so I’m a very lucky guy who gets paid for doing one of my favorite things to do!

Nathan Chew director/storyboard artist
Waaay back in the day when I was a kid, I used to sit around for hours after finishing my homework, trying to draw characters from my favorite cartoons and comic books, which, by the way, I still do. Only now, as a Storyboard Artist and Director, I get paid for it. It’s my job to take the written words of a script and make them visual. Bottom line, I tell stories through many drawings. I find it’s a pretty cool way to earn a living…jus saying!

Randy Myers supervising director
You don't know what you don't know. Once you make up your mind to follow your dream, the best plan is to figure out how to achieve that goal. In most cases that means increasing your knowledge and ability in whatever field you choose to pursue. And there are three ways to pursue that goal, the first and best way is to go to school, find the best school you possible can and do whatever it takes to get in. The second is to find a mentor, a smart, talented individual who is willing to talk to you and teach you and help guide you on your way to your goal. The third and hardest route is, get your foot in the door, start at the bottom and work your way up. Whichever path you choose to take I guarantee you one thing, by the end of your career you will realize how much you didn't know when you started.

Scooter Tidwell director
All I used to do in school is draw. When I was supposed to be working, I’d be drawing. Man, if my teachers could see me now! In my job you still need to be able to read and write, but you get to draw! All day long!

Jeff Kline executive producer
You never know where the germ of a good story is going to come from; absolutely everything you learn in the classroom, and in life, could be fodder.

Lorena Gallego casting coordinator
Having the opportunity to work with extraordinary actors such as the man who brings Optimus Prime to life is one of the most exciting things about my job in casting for animation. Also, I love being able to contribute my own creativity into each story and getting to see those choices come to life when the character speaks

Gerald Kaye production assistant
I was always the creative type. I spent a lot of time as a kid sketching around, coming up with my own cartoon/videogame/anime worlds and characters. Now that I’m older, I can see that animation is the perfect place for folks like me: folks that want to hold on to their passion for creativity. Every day, I watch worlds come to life, filled with ninjas, robots - even ninja robots! This is quite possibly the coolest job on the planet

Tracey Marzioli production assistant
I love working in animation because it's a job where using your imagination is encouraged. I get the opportunity to help bring stories to life and it's really rewarding to see it all come together on screen.

Amanda McCann production assistant
Cartoons are my favorite form of storytelling because anything you could imagine can come to life. As a production assistant on GI Joe, I get to be a part of that creative process

Tom Wolkiewicz production coordinator
I remember getting up early on Saturdays, pouring a big bowl of Fruit Loops and watching cartoons all morning. At that age, I did not think that it would be my job to actually make the cartoons. It can be hard work, but it is fun and exciting too. Everyday I get to bring imagination to life and relive my childhood. At the same time I am making memories for the children today.

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Sideshow Collectibles has announced their next GI Joe Diorama, it's The Cobra Commander Diorama! A short preview was posted. The full product reveal will be posted to their production blog on November 23rd, meanwhile, preorders begin the same day with the launch of their newsletter. More images after the jump!

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The final round of Hasbro 2010 GI Joe Q&A is upon us! Questions for the last Q&A round of 2010 are due on Monday before 12PM EST. So submit your questions now! Before you do, please take the following into consideration:

Topics open for discussion – Deco Decisions, Design Choices, Design Process/Development and Redeco/Retooling. Also, questions pertaining to past and current Line Strategy and Marketing.

Topics that cannot be addressed - “When will X toy be made/redesigned/released?”, Hypothetical, Sales/Cost Data, Product Idea Submissions, Potential Design/Redesign and Future Movie/Entertainment.

So what are you waiting for? Post away!

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The last time we saw artwork of the Owl from SK Omega was in August, and Rahll has recently updated his deviantart page with developmental art of it! The 1st public showing of the toy will be at Toy Fair 2011, which is only a few months away.

The big, attack transport helicopter of the SK Omega team, the Owl is able to transport vehicles and carries enough weaponry for offense and defense. It's also one of the 1st vehicles for the line.

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Thanks to Corey Stinson we now have new images from Hasbro of the highly anticipated fourth wave of figures in the G.I.Joe Pursuit of Cobra Series. This latest wave is slated for release at the start of the new year. Included in the wave are:

James McCullen Destro XXIV
Low-Light
Shadow Tracker
Skydive

With many referring to this entire wave as a must have, it may be good idea to get your PoC Wave 4 Pre-Orders in early.

Click on the title bar to check out the images then join us after the jump for discussion already in progress.

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IDW has released solicitations for their February 2011 GI Joe Comics.

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO # 163
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Herb Trimpe, Rod Whigham (c)
DARK SNAKE EYES brings COBRA straight to The Pit, bringing the battle to G.I. JOE's home turf. Can the Joes withstand the assault led by one of their own or will COBRA finally bring them to their knees?
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, Vol. 1
Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) & (c)
The original G.I. JOE comic is back and by Larry Hama! After the Joes were disbanded, COBRA made their move—with no G.I. JOE to stop them. The Reign of COBRA begins!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 152 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-864-8

SALES POINTS:
• "G.I. Joe fans should find plenty to love with this series, and even newcomers may discover why everyone remembers A Real American Hero so fondly in the first place." --Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

G.I. JOE #27
Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins (a & c)
“M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION” concludes here with Snake Eyes and Helix stranded at the top of the world in a desperate battle against time, the elements and COBRA. Expect an armored vehicle battle on the frozen wastes of an Arctic wasteland like you’ve never seen before. And a chilling shock ending you never thought you’d see!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. JOE: COBRA #13
Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)
After the shocking events of last issue, all bets are off for the last chapter of Chuckles' undercover saga. He'll have to face enemies, friends... and, finally, himself. Costa, Gage, and Fuso finally bring one of the most shocking GI Joe stories of all time to a close, and not everyone is getting out alive.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


G.I. JOE: FUTURE NOIR
Andy Schmidt (w) • Giacomo Bevilacqua (a & c)
And now, for something different: IDW and Hasbro present an all-new take on the famed soldiers that includes high-explosive action in anime-influenced “future noir” style! Join DUKE, SCARLETT, SNAKE EYES and HELIX as they take G.I. JOE into a mysterious investigation that’s about to turn their world upside down! What is this COBRA cult? And how can it have Japan under its control? And, is that a giant snake stomping through Tokyo?!
TPB • Black & White with grey tones • $12.99 • 120 Pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-865-5

SALES POINTS:
• Brand-new take on the classic G.I. JOE concept!
• Military adventures in a manga style!

G.I. JOE: RENEGADES, VOL. 1
Marty Isenberg (w) • Various (a & c)
G.I. JOE is the world’s best and last defense against the dark forces that haunt our planet. They are highly trained, highly skilled, highly effective, and highly motivated. In short, they are the best at what they do. But for the first time ever, in order to fight evil, our heroes have to become RENEGADES! Join DUKE, SCARLETT, ROADBLOCK, TUNNEL RAT, RIPCORD, and SNAKE EYES as they lead a lone charge against COBRA, becoming fugitives of justice in the process! High-octane action, unbelievable stories, and action-packed battles set this G.I. JOE tour de force on high ground! It’s G.I. JOE like you’ve never seen it before!
TPB • FC • $7.99 • 104 Pages • 5” x 7” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-835-8

SALES POINTS:
• Adaptations of a brand-new animated series debuting on the HUB this winter!

G.I. JOE: RENEGADES, VOL. 2
Marty Isenberg (w) • Various (a & c)
The high-octane action of the RENEGADE G.I. JOE team continues, in this adventure featuring your favorite G.I. JOE characters and their never-ending battle against the forces of evil! Join Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett and the rest of the team for a wild ride that takes the bull by the horns and hangs on for all its got!
TPB • FC • $7.99 • 104 Pages • 5” x 7” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-837-2

More covers after the jump!

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Thanks to a tip off from sister site TFW2005, we found out that HUBworld aired some new footage of GI Joe Renegades. Compared to previous clips, the footage looks more finalized and indicative of the final product. See for yourself:

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HISSTank.com member rascal! spent some time restoring these custom made Mini Mates Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow.

"These were originally made by an awesome member of Minimate Multiverse, Nervous, but over time wore and SS turned yellow, so I did some modding/repainting."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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An auction(already ended) by repcosells revealed the Cobra Fury With Alley Viper Officer, in Rise Of Cobra packaging! While the Cobra Fury was eventually released in the Pursuit Of Cobra line, it never made it to retail in Rise of Cobra packaging. It was planned, then along with the Wolf Hound with Whiteout, postponed for Pursuit of Cobra.

Take a closer look after the jump!

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The latest issue of Ages 25 & Up, entitled Alternate Energon Source, is now online for your viewing pleasure! This time, Cobra's new allies, the Decepticons, are up to no good! 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!

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Earlier this month we found a GI Joe Renegades Episode Guide via MSN. Now, thanks to TV Guide, we have updated descriptions of the 1st 5 GI Joe Renegades episodes. A popular female Arashikage Ninja has been added to the roster, Jinx! She and other notable ninjas will take part in the Return Of The Arashikage!

The Descent Season 1, Episode 1
Part 1 of 2. Recruited soldiers escort Army intelligence to investigate Cobra's facilities and are surprised by what they find.

The Descent Season 1, Episode 2
Conclusion. The Joes track a Cobra Bio-Viper while fleeing the military to evade punishment for a crime they did not commit.

The Package Season 1, Episode 3
The Joes stop the Baroness' mercenary from completing his planned assassination.

Return of the Arashikage Season 1, Episode 4
The Joes train with Snake Eyes at his dojo and learn about his connection to Storm Shadow and their shady shared past.

Return of the Arashikage Season 1, Episode 5
Conclusion of 2. The Joe team regroups after an ambush from Storm Shadow. Now they must come up with a plan to rescue Jinx, who has been kidnapped.

There are listings for The Homecoming parts 1 and 2(which are episodes 6 and 7 of the series), but no descriptions yet.

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For those of you who wanted to preorder The Cobra Commander Diorama, now's your chance as preorders are now up! Signing up for the Sideshow Newsletter is required to preorder. Here's more info:

The Exclusive Cobra Commander Diorama, which includes two additional switch-out heads; one helmeted and one hooded, switch-out left hand holding a sword, and switch-out right hand holding a pistol for Cobra Commander, will be priced at $299.99 with an Edition Size of 200 pieces worldwide. A 10%, or $30.00, will be charged within 24 hours of your pre-order being placed for the Exclusive version of this Diorama. Additionally, a Regular Edition, without the additional switch-out accessories, will be available for Pre-Order and priced at $299.99. Both versions of the Cobra Commander Diorama will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and will have the FLEXPay option available as a payment choice when placing your Pre-Order. Make sure you log into your newsletter account on November 23rd to secure this piece for your collection.[Sign Up for the Sideshow Newsletter][Newsletter Login]

Check out the gallery after the jump!

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While the GI Joe A Real American Hero line lasted 15 years in the toy aisle, it left a gap at retail once it ended, one that could only be filled by, more GI Joes! 3-3/4" scale GI Joes never seem to stay down, and towards the end of 1997, they returned to toy shelves exclusively at Toys R Us. For the next few years, small scale GI Joe repaints would be exclusive to them, until the mass market relaunch with GI Joe VS Cobra in 2002. All new molds and vehicles came into play, and the o-ring would take a brief hiatus during the 1st few waves.

Another hiatus would be seen in 2005 leading to the emergence of Sigma 6. During this time, small scale GI Joe wasn't entirely killed off, as it would end up in the Direct To Consumer(DTC) line. Then, as we are all familiar with, small scale Joes would get another facelift with the revered GI Joe 25th Anniversary Line. The 25th line raised the bar for Hasbro, and 25th construction is now the standard they go by and build upon.

Does that mean the o-ring Joes are forgotten? Does this mean that since the 25th line gained a lot of steam, that the prior lines are forgotten? Of course not! There were a good many releases from 1997-2007, and if you ever wanted to know about these releases, or if any of them piqued your interest, HISS Tank boards member KuuKuuSon has got something for you! Thanks to HISS Tank boards member Gyre-Viper we have a press release for the RAHC Guide , with exclusive images! This comprehensive and meticulously detailed guide covers each and every release during a decade of rebirth and revival for GI Joe. See the press release after the jump!
While the GI Joe A Real American Hero line lasted 15 years in the toy aisle, it left a gap at retail once it ended, one that can only be filled by, more GI Joes! 3-3/4" scale GI Joes never seem to stay down, and towards the end of 1997, they returned to toy shelves exclusively at Toys R Us. For the next few years, small scale GI Joe repaints would be exclusive to them, until the mass market relaunch with GI Joe VS Cobra in 2002. All new molds and vehicles came into play, and the o-ring would take a brief hiatus during the 1st few waves.

Another hiatus would be seen in 2005 leading to the emergence of Sigma 6. During this time, small scale GI Joe wasn't entirely killed off, as it would end up in the Direct To Consumer(DTC) line. Then, as we are all familiar with, small scale Joes would get another facelift with the revered GI Joe 25th Anniversary Line. The 25th line raised the bar for Hasbro, and 25th construction is now the standard they go by and build upon.

Does that mean the o-ring Joes are forgotten? Does this mean that since the 25th line gained a lot of steam, that the prior lines are forgotten? Of course not! There were a good many releases from 1997-2007, and if you ever wanted to know about these releases, or if any of them piqued your interest, HISS Tank boards member KuuKuuSon has got something for you! Thanks to HISS Tank boards member Gyre-Viper we have a press release for the RAHC Guide , with exclusive images! This comprehensive and meticulously detailed guide covers each and every release during a decade of rebirth and revival for GI Joe.

Coming soon, the adventure continued in 1997 and is now completely documented in the R.A.H.C. Guide!

After a brief hiatus in 1994, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero gained a resurgence in pop culture causing a re-release of some favorite characters in their classic molds. This revival eventually induced some experimenting with these classic characters in bold and exciting new directions. Not only did fans get to revisit some of their most cherished icons within the G.I. Joe mythos, they were introduced to new characters that are now known and loved.

This full color, 172 page compendium fully explores all six series that were produced within the second generation O-ring torso era (1997-2007) including the Built to Rule line and the Collectors Club special releases. This guide beautifully illustrates the era's 689 action Figures, 135 vehicles and play sets and 1,349 accessories including all known variations. Not only is every accessory present and accounted for, they have each been assigned a unique number and identified throughout the resource guide. The accessories are then culminated in a separate section clearly displayed and organized by category. Each action figure has been carefully examined between its initial run and further re-releases to ensure that an accurate sample is clearly and concisely presented for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots. Subscribe to the R.A.H.C. Guide's e-mail list at rahc.guide@gmail.com to stay in tune with all the latest updates!

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has posted the newest clip titled "security detail" from GI Joe Renegades. In this clip we see Lady Jaye round up the likes of:

• Duke
• Tunnel Rat
• Ripcord
• Roadblock

We also get to see Scarlett and Snake Eyes join some of them in trying to take on a Bio Viper.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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HISS Tank boards member Gyre-Viper has obtained the latest preproduction sample of the Volcano Viper repaint, this time, featuring arguably more sinister colors than earlier samples seen this year. Could it be from GI Joe Renegades or perhaps an additional wave of Pursuit Of Cobra? Bear in mind folks, we've got a long way to go until Fall 2011, the scheduled release date for the Renegades line, and with GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra Wave 4 scheduled for release in early 2011, there is ample time for this Volcano Viper repaint to sneak in somehow.

Until then, check out more of this figure after the jump!

Read More: Latest Volcano Viper Sample @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Remember the time when fans were debating whether or not 2011 Duke from GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra Wave 3 looked like, or was even based off of, Duke from GI Joe Renegades? Well here's more fodder for that debate, as viperkingdom has posted 2 new auctions for the following:

• 2011 Duke
• 2011 Storm Shadow

These follow the Cobra Shock Trooper auction posted earlier. Duke comes with a gun reminiscent of the Alien(s) movies(and Kenner, now part of Hasbro, used to have the toy license...), meanwhile Storm Shadow features an action attack gimmick. Feast your eyes on the upcoming wave 3 figures after the jump!

Read More: 2011 Duke And Storm Shadow Infiltrate Ebay @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Earlier today, an auction(which has ended) was posted by viperkingdom for the highly anticipated and long awaited Cobra Shock Trooper from GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra Wave 3. Like the Jungle Viper before it, it's a new Cobra troop builder, and also proof that something brand new, and not necessarily derived from GI Joe A Real American Hero, can be a hit with the fandom. This figure alone appeals not only to fans but to customizers. Perhaps kids will also have fun with all the swappable accessories.

Preorders for wave 3 are still available at site sponsors SmallJoes and BBTS. This figure will hopefully be available soon(actually, it's available now at BBTS!). Until then, feast your eyes on this leaked sample!

Read More: Shock Trooper Invades Ebay @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.