G.I. Joe News from HissTank.com

HISSTANK · 04-18-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com

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HissTank.com Forum Member paraviper shared some interesting information with us today regarding the possible DPCI and MSRP for the upcoming 30th Anniversary G.I.Joe Sky Striker.

The item comes up in the system as GI Joe Skystriker with figure. DPCI is 087-06-1686 Price point is 34.99.

As noted, this appears to be roughly $5 over MSRP, but still a great price for what's sure to be a hot ticket item later this year.

We'll treat this as speculation until confirmed, but until then, sound off: Do you think $34.99 is a decent price for the Sky Striker with Ace? Join us for the discussion already in progress after the jump!

Read More: HissTank Rumor Mill - Sky Striker MSRP & DPCI? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-18-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com

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Here's our weekly News Round-Up for our Sister Sites, Toy Ark and Thundercats.ws:

Toy Ark

Thundercats.ws

Read More: ToyArk and Thundercats News Round-Up: 04/11 through 04/17 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-18-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com

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Here's our weekly news round-up from our sister site, TFW2005:

TFW2005

Read More: TFW2005 News Round-Up 04/11 through 04/17 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-18-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com

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Quite a bit of interesting news was shared with us this week. We received archive images of unreleased G.I.Joe and Cobra figures and vehicles, prepped for the 2011 New Jersey Comic Con, feasted our eyes on the upcoming SDCC Sideshow Ninja Viper,heard from director John Chu about his plans for G.I.Joe 2: Cobra Strikes and more.

Here's a recap:

Read More: HISS Tank News Roundup - 04/11/11 Through 04/17/11 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-18-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Thought you saw everything at the JoeCon 2011 Hasbro Archives Panel? Well you didn't! However, thanks to HISS Tank boards member This I Command!, we can now see the canceled Steel Brigade 5 Pack! This set included certain Joe team members as Steel Brigade trainers. Some items seem better on paper than in execution. So would you like to see this set of kit bashed Steel Brigade figures at retail? Take a closer look after the jump!

Read More: Steel Brigade 5 Pack @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-20-2011, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

[quote]We've got the latest update from site sponsor BigBadToyStore! First off, the wave 6 figures

HISSTANK · 04-20-2011, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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GI Joe A Real American Hero #165 is out today and we've got a preview for you!

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO # 165
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Herb Trimpe, Rod Whigham (c)
The exciting DARK SNAKE EYES saga concludes here! Will Snake Eyes finally defeat Dr. Venom's programming and return to the Joes? Can even Storm Shadow stop him if he doesn't? What will be the fate of Billy and the Brainwave Scanner? All these questions and more will be answered in this incredible issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant:
Larry Hama sketch cover

Preview the new issue after the jump!

Read More: GI Joe Real American Hero #165 Preview @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-20-2011, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Looks like a busy day for G.I. Joe PoC sightings. Thanks to HISS tank.com boards member Grendel for letting us know he found G.I. Joe PoC wave 6 at his local San Diego Toys "R" Us. At the same time BBTS is now listing the same wave as instock and ready to ship!

G.I. Joe PoC Wave 6 InStock

Read More: G.I. Joe PoC Wave 6 Hits BBTS & West Coast Retail @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-21-2011, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

[quote]Ray Park has mentioned on his Twitter account, that he will be reprising his role as Snake Eyes in

HISSTANK · 04-21-2011, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTank.com member Splintershins took some inspiration from our Non Joe playsets that rock ! thread and came up with this....

"Here's my latest project, it's repaint of a Fisher Price dollhouse, but I think it captures the feeling of Destro's castle as depicted in the comic and cartoon.
I need to send a big thanks to whoever it was that suggested this dollhouse in the Non-G.I. Joe playsets thread, it gave me the inspiration for this monster."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

Read More: Custom Cobra Castle McCullen Dio @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-23-2011, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Check out Video from NJCC - April 17, 2011 G.I.Joe vs. Transformers

Read More: Spotlight on the NJCC - April 17, 2011: The Breaux Show @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-25-2011, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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HISS Tank boards member Stronox has shown us his custom modernized take on the venerable Arashikage Ninja, Storm Shadow! Stronox drew influence from the comic versions of Storm Shadow's costume. It's like a combination of designs from:

Mike Zeck
Robert Atkins
Storm Shadow's costume from the DDP solo series

Take a look at this custom Storm Shadow after the jump!

Read More: Custom Modernized Storm Shadow @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-25-2011, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

[quote]Summer is approaching, and so is the release date of the long awaited return of the Sky Striker! Yep the king of the skies for GI Joe is scheduled to return in Fall, and the 1st wave of Fall items last year made an appearance on shelves in August. Here's what else went down this past week at the 'tank:<ul>Steel Brigade 5 Pack
GI Joe A Real American Hero #165 Preview
GI Joe POC Wave 6 Hits BBTS - West Coast Retail
Site Sponsor Update BigBadToyStore
Custom Cobra Castle McCullen Dio
Ray Park Returns As Snake Eyes
Spotlight On The NJCC - April 17 2011 The Breaux Show

HISSTANK · 04-26-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out some detailed images of the recently released Pursuit of Cobra 2011 Wave 4. Included are shots of the Cobra Viper, Rock Viper, Iron Grenadier and Crazy Legs! About 20 images per figure are available in the discussion thread here: G.I. Joe 2011 Wave 4 Photo Shoot.

Read More: Pursuit of Cobra 2011 Wave 4 Detailed Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-27-2011, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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For those of you waiting patiently for the RAHC Guide by KuuKuuSon, here's the latest update:

Hello, this is another update from your friendly neighborhood R.A.H.C. Guide dealer! Sales are going strong and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. I didn't think the community had it in 'em :P I kid. But on a serious note, the website is being updated to becoming a fully fledged order site where you will not only be able to order the R.A.H.C. Guide, you may check out reviews, link to R.A.H.C. Guide discussions on your favorite boards, show attendance for an in person buy, and even keep on the pulse of any giveaways. Did I say giveaways!??! They're out there and details are in the works (if supplies last) so be patient!! If you haven't ordered yet, the guide is $40 plus $5 shipping and handling paypal-ed to this e-mail(rahcguide@gmail.com). Please send it as a gift. If you do not send it as a gift, please add $2 for paypal fees. Canadian shipping is $9 and all other international shipping is $18. Thanks a lot for your support and order yours today!!!

Sincerely,
James "KuuKuuSon" Kavanaugh Jr.

Earlier James had sent the following:

Hi all! If you ordered a book on or before Friday, April 22 (both foreign and domestic) your order has shipped. Thanks!!!

So there you have it folks!

Read More: RAHC Guide Shipping Update @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-28-2011, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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GI Joe 2011 Q&A Round 1 Answers

1. What is the status of the POC Alpha Wave 3 vehicles?

• HISS Attack Scout w/Cobra Hiss Driver
• GI JOE Transformable Cycle Armor w/Ashiko

1) We are currently looking at the possibility of placing these at one of our retailers as an exclusive but we haven't worked out the details yet.

2. At Toy Fair, the prototype figure of the Renegades Snake Eyes had ne warm tooling with swivel+hinge. Can we expect future assortments to include figures with swivel+hinge?

2) Some, but not all, new figures will include this new articulation.

3. If you can't give us the complete list for the "30 for 30", can you at least let us know which items we have seen are for the "30 for 30"?

3) I know that this was submitted before the JoeCon and I answered it there, but to restate - there is no 30 for 30. We are celebrating the best of the last 30 years. We didn't want to limit our best to just 30 items. Also - 30 for 30 is a registered trademark of ESPN and we would never want to step on their toes.

Read More: GI Joe 2011 Q&A Round 1 Answers @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-28-2011, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow Toys has revealed their newest GI Joe item, their Arashikage Temple Environment! Now you have a dedicated environment for your Red Ninjas and Storm Shadow! An exclusive full product reveal will be posted on their production blog on May 3rd. Meanwhile, preorders begin on May 5th with the launch of the Sideshow newsletter.

Take a closer look at the Arashikage Temple after the jump!

Read More: Arashikage Temple Environment @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-28-2011, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We've got the latest update from site sponsor BigBadToyStore! Whether you want to add stuff to your pile of loot, preorder upcoming items, or check out the latest arrivals, we've got the update after the jump!

Read More: Site Sponsor Update BigBadToyStore 4/28/2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-29-2011, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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WildBill has stopped by giving us the heads up on new sticker sets from site sponsor CobraStickers.com!

Hey everyone! A quick note to let you know the new sets are in stock at CS. (Gets out of the way to avoid being trampled).
Check out the Thunder Machine set! Justin did an amazing job on it and added all kinds of extras for customization.
Regards,
RJ

New sets have been added for:

Check out some of the new sets after the jump, and head on over to CobraStickers.com to order the new sets!

Read More: New Sticker Sets At CobraStickers.com @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-29-2011, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Gyre-Viper has posted images of a 1st shot of the highly anticipated Sky Striker XP21F over at JoeDeclassified which we've mirrored here. Also included are images of Captain Ace. Not too long ago, we received DCPI and pricing information from Target. For many fans, this is already the highlight of the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line, having been at the top of many fan wishlists for years. It's been a long time coming!

The new images show the following:

Fuselage now detaches aft of the canopy, resulting in a smaller box and footprint on retail shelves
Wings and horizontal stabilizers are now detachable(hah take that, drop test!)
Vertical stabilizers now feature a sturdier connection in lieu of small tabs

The Sky Striker XP21F With Captain Ace will be available in Fall. In the meantime, check out the new Sky Striker images after the jump!

Read More: Sky Striker XP21F 1st Shot @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-30-2011, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTank.com member chickenbroth made this custom Cobra surveillance van from an A-Team van.

"Just an A-Team van with all the goodies stripped off and fender flares trimmed down for more of a work van look.
I made some styrene hubcaps and ladder mount, added a ladder from Marauder and some custom stickers.
I reworked the circuit board so the headlights are constant and not flashing."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

Read More: Custom Cobra Surveillance Van @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 04-30-2011, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out some detailed images of the 25th Anniversary Dial Tone figure, loose! This is the figure that was on the card and available at Joe Con 2011. How did we get one of these loose to take pics of, you ask? Check the video below

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Enjoy!

Read More: Detailed 25th Anniversary Dial Tone Photo Shoot @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 05-01-2011, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Latino Review recently conducted an interview(at WizardWorld Anaheim) with actor Ray Park, who returns as Snake Eyes in GI Joe 2 Cobra Strikes:

Talk about how excited you’re returning to “G.I. Joe 2.”
Ray Park: I’m really thrilled. I’m really excited. For me, it was living my childhood to be a ninja and a commando. I grew up watching the cartoon and looking at the comics.

I was more of a cartoon guy growing up. For me it’s all about being a ninja, play with the swords and play with my martial arts as Snake Eyes. I’m thrilled. I’m really looking forward to stepping up my training and getting in touch with Snake Eyes again. We’re going to be start shooting soon. I just can’t wait. I’m really excited.

What do you expect of your character the second time around—more or just about the same?

Ray Park: The expectations come down to what I give of what I want to do. I can’t leak out anything about the script. I’m just going to give out a 1,000 percent like I did for the first one. I’ll do the best I can and be true to Snake Eyes and on who he is. I sort of feel that I breathe and know a lot about him to [the point] that he is part of me now.

Have you done a little bit of costuming already?

Ray Park: It’s really early stages right now.

How did you get the part in the first place?

Ray Park: I’m signed up to do three movies, which I am happy about. When I heard when they were going to film my “G.I. Joe” movie and Snake Eyes was involved—I made as many phone calls to people I knew that might be able to help me. Just to get my name in through the doors to come in and audition. All I wanted to do is audition. I want to say, “Hey, look. Just have a look at me. I want to do this.” So I really wanted to play the part.

And a lot of my friends say, “Why would you want to play a part that you are covered up and you don’t speak since you are trying to get away from that?” But, I don’t care. It’s all about Snake Eyes.

So you’re a big fan of Snake Eyes?

Yeah, I love Snake Eyes. When I was growing up, I love Storm Shadow a lot as well. He was the bad guy ninja in white. I don’t care about not speaking and not seeing my face. I just wanted to play that part. I wanted to be Snake Eyes.

Are you looking forward to battle Storm Shadow again, right?

Ray Park: I can’t tell you anything. [Laughter] Just say I’m looking forward to being back and being Snakey.

Since the costume is in very early stages of design now, it's safe to say that if you want to see Snake Eyes' costume sans faux lips/muscles, the time to voice your concerns is now!

Read More: Ray Park Talks Snake Eyes For GI Joe 2 Cobra Strikes @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 05-03-2011, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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According to the GI Joe Collectors' Club Facebook page, the GI Joe Subscription Figures announced at JoeCon are now in development! That's all that was said for now:

Subscription figures in development... NOW!

Who was added to the roster? Which overlooked fan-favorite characters will finally see the light of day immortalized in plastic?

Read More: New GI Joe Subscription Figures In Development @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 05-03-2011, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

[quote]This past week at HISS Tank we broke a variety of news, whether it be more up close looks at the ever popular Pursuit Of Cobra line, Ray Park on returning as Snake Eyes for GI Joe 2 Cobra Strikes, to more looks at the highly anticipated Sky Striker XP21F:<ul>Pursuit Of Cobra 2011 Wave 4 Detailed Images

04-18-2011, 05:30 PM	#3102
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com Quote: Here's our weekly News Round-Up for our Sister Sites, Toy Ark and Thundercats.ws: Toy Ark Marvel Universe 2011 Gigant Battles Released Thor Movie Toys - Wave 2 Loose Images Hasbro Captain America Movie Red Skull Revealed NECA Reveals Gremlins George Mogwai DC Direct Update for April 2011 Hasbro Applies For New Stretch Armstrong Trademarks Emma Frost Legendary Scale Bust Photo Gallery MLB Sports Picks 27 Line Up Revealed College Football Series 3 By McFarlane Toys Hot Toys Truetype Figure Base TTM-18 T-800 Battle Damaged Terminator Revoltech Yamaguchi Getter 1 - New Photos NECA Reveals Predator Series 3 Blister Card Packaging Revoltech Skeleton Swordsman Version 2 Packaging Sweenty Todd by Hot Toys Revealed New Captain America Red Skull Images Captain America Movie Hydra Trooper Figures Revealed X-Men First Class Minimates Coming To Toys'R'Us NECA Reveals Gears of War 3 Clayton Carmine Figure Sideshow SDCC 2011 Exclusives Revealed MattyCollector Q&A Answers - April 15th Masters of the Universe Classics - Clawful Bio & Packaging Green Lantern Movie Toys out in U.S. and Canada Thundercats.ws Lion-O Voice Actor Spotlight - Will Friedle Thundercats Customs Showcase - Custom Lion-O by Cab00se Pop Culture Shocks Mumm-Ra Statue Gallery and Info Mumm-Ra Statue up for Pre-Order Read More: ToyArk and Thundercats News Round-Up: 04/11 through 04/17 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

04-18-2011, 05:30 PM	#3103
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com Quote: Here's our weekly news round-up from our sister site, TFW2005: TFW2005 BotCon Drag Strip Pencil Sketch Transformers Rising Storm Issue #3 Five Page Preview Transformers Ongoing Issue #18 Five Page Preview Hasbro Transformers Dark of the Moon Website Update - Megatron Transformers Prime - Out of his head synopsis Hasbro Investors Annual Report - Transformers & G.I.Joe down, Marvel and Nerf up Transformers Dark of the Moon Candy! Transfomers Cyberverse Action Sets found at Walmart Transformers Dark of the Moon - Linkin Park song revealed as Iridescent Transformers Dark of the Moon toys ready and waiting at Canadian Toys'R'Us Transformers United Black War for Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron Transformers Chaos - TFW2005 interviews Mike Costa and Livio Ramondelli 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame vote Diamond Comics Shipping List for April 20th Linkin Parks Iridescent confirmed to be Transformers DOTM single Transtech Cheetor and Generation 2 Ramjet Release Date and Prices Semi-Revealed Transformers Generations Warparth Gallery Added NJCC2011 - Dan Khanna as Guest Artist! Fans Project Causality Warcry Video Review Behind the Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer - Logo and Conspiracy Theory New Takara-Tomy Transformers Website Now Online Sneak Peek look at Transformers Vault Next Transformers DOTM trailer dates revealed Transfomers DOTM Sentinel Prime Promo Image Revealed Transformers Dark of the Moon Banner Revealed and Michael Bay Interview More Transformers DOTM Plot Details Revealed Transformers Prime Predatory Promo Shots Transformers Dark of the Moon - Michael Bay Meet Up Round Up Transformers Prime Episode 12 - Predatory Preview Clip Mike Shinoda explains why Iridescent was chosen for Transformers DOTM Soundtrack Michael Bay Talks Transformers DOTM - The Complete Interview Transformers Ongoing 21 and 22 Covers Transformers Prime Shadowzone Synopsis Fansproject Causality Flameblast Video Review Next Transformers DOTM Trailer Receives Exact Date & Time WTF@TF@ Podcast Episode 142 Now Online New Takara-Tomy Transformers DOTM Toy Listings Read More: TFW2005 News Round-Up 04/11 through 04/17 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

04-18-2011, 05:30 PM	#3104
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com Quote: Quite a bit of interesting news was shared with us this week. We received archive images of unreleased G.I.Joe and Cobra figures and vehicles, prepped for the 2011 New Jersey Comic Con, feasted our eyes on the upcoming SDCC Sideshow Ninja Viper,heard from director John Chu about his plans for G.I.Joe 2: Cobra Strikes and more. Here's a recap: Hasbro Archive Images USA Today Cobra Civil War Article IDW G.I.Joe Previews for April 13th Hiss Tank Reviews Cobra Civil War 0 Custom Cobra Training Camp Director John Chu talks G.I.Joe 2 NJCC 2011 - Dan Khanna as Guest Artist! Big Bad Toy Store Sponsor Update Gritty G.I.Joe 2 SDCC 2011 Sideshow Cobra Ninja Viper G.I.Joe Pursuit of Cobra Wave 6 images G.I.Joe Renegades Ep. 19 - Castle Destro Promo Leaked G.I.Joe Renegades Ep. 16 - Shipwrecked Promo Clip G.I.Joe 2 entitled COBRA STRIKES! G.I.Joe Pursuit of Cobra - Temple Guardian Snake Eyes Detailed Look G.I.Joe Pursuit of Cobra - Cobra Viper Up Close Custom Cobra-La Pythona NJCC 2011 - G.I.Joe vs Transformers Toy Show kicks off tomorrow! IDW July 2011 G.I.Joe Solicitations Read More: HISS Tank News Roundup - 04/11/11 Through 04/17/11 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

04-25-2011, 02:00 AM	#3112
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: HISS Tank boards member Stronox has shown us his custom modernized take on the venerable Arashikage Ninja, Storm Shadow! Stronox drew influence from the comic versions of Storm Shadow's costume. It's like a combination of designs from: Mike Zeck Robert Atkins Storm Shadow's costume from the DDP solo series Take a look at this custom Storm Shadow after the jump! Read More: Custom Modernized Storm Shadow @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

04-29-2011, 11:30 PM	#3119
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: WildBill has stopped by giving us the heads up on new sticker sets from site sponsor CobraStickers.com! Hey everyone! A quick note to let you know the new sets are in stock at CS. (Gets out of the way to avoid being trampled). Check out the Thunder Machine set! Justin did an amazing job on it and added all kinds of extras for customization. Regards, RJ New sets have been added for: Arashikage Cobra Industries(from GI Joe Renegades!) Cobra Strike Team Pursuit Of Cobra GI Joe Resolute Check out some of the new sets after the jump, and head on over to CobraStickers.com to order the new sets! Read More: New Sticker Sets At CobraStickers.com @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.