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HISSTANK · 07-05-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We've got the latest roundup for our sister sites:

We've got the long awaited review for Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon, new Thundercats Prototypes, Marvel Universe images, and more, after the jump!

Read More: TFW2005 Toyark And Thundercats.ws News Roundup July 5th @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-05-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Each year, fans of Power Team Elite look forward to new offerings, especially new vehicles and playsets. Joe fans have been incorporating Power Team Elite toys with their GI Joes since the line was released stateside in 2003-04. Back in 2009 the J10 was shown in an animated commercial for the line, but was absent from shelves, until this year.

HISS Tank boards member seyms has not only obtained the all new J10, but reviewed it as well! Did it live up to the hype? Read on for the review!

Read More: Power Team Elite J10 Review @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-05-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We've got a preview for GI Joe #3, scheduled for release tomorrow Wednesday July 6th 2011.

G.I. Joe #3
Chuck Dixon (w) • Javier Saltares (a) • Tom Feister, Saltares (c)
The COBRA CIVIL WAR roars on! General Hawk is hunted by a squad of desperate
killers in the nation’s capital! The Pit is under attack by Storm Shadow and Zartan and mercy is NOT in their vocabulary. The contest to decide who will be Cobra Commander gets bloodier. Can the Joes survive?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.

*Variant covers:
Black & white Javier Saltares variant cover
Jonboy Meyer variant

Bullet points:
• A COBRA CIVIL WAR tie-in!
• G.I. JOE’s base of operations is under siege!

Read on to preview the issue and check out all the covers!

Read More: GI Joe #3 Preview @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-05-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Hope everyone had a fun and safe July 4th weekend! If you were out of town or whatnot, we've got GI Joe news to come back to! Here's the GI Joe news we broke last week:

Read More: HISS Tank GI Joe News Roundup July 5th 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ Hisstank.com

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Garry Chalk, the voice of Gristle, Metal-Head, Pathfinder, Shockwave, Cesspool, BIOK from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero plus Lieutenant Stone in G.I. Joe Extreme will be a guest at the Canadian 80s Toy Expo on Sunday, July 31st at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre - 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario. Transformers fans will recognize his name as the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest toy releases from today; Canada's largest dealer room for 80s toy related merchandise consisting of dealers selling G.I. Joe (vintage and modern), Star Wars (new and vintage), Super Heroes (Marvel, DC etc), Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Masters of the Universe (vintage and classics), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles.

Read More: Garry Chalk to attend the 80s Toy Expo in Toronto July 31st @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

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

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It's always fun to get a behind the scenes look at our favorite Modern Military Action Figure, G.I.Joe. Thanks to Mr. Jim Shooter, former Editor in Chief of Marvel comics, we have some really interesting information of the G.I.Joe series we all grew to love.

Jim has posted a blog entry today entitled The Secret Parts of the Origin of G.I.Joe, where he talks about the the creative process behind Marvel and Hasbro's team-up on the G.I.Joe project, the challenges behind it and the final product that, until this day, still captivates old and new fans alike.

Once you've checked out the blog, check back with us to share your thoughts and chime in on the discussion already in progress.

Read More: The Secret Parts of the Origin of G.I. JOE @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

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

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The G.I.Joe Pursuit of Cobra line had many vehicles that were announced in 2010 but have yet to see the light of day at mass retail outlets.

The Cobra H.I.S.S. Scout and G.I.Joe Cycle Armor are no exception.We've seen tastes here and there, but there have been no retail sightings...until today. HissTank.com forum member bandonov has laid his hands on both sought after Alpha Vehicles in Canada!

"I found the PoC HISS Scout and Cycle Armour at WINNERS (TJ Maxx Canada) and they were selling at $9.99 each! They put out 4 units each so 2 cases. Go out out and get yours now!"

Will fans here stateside be as lucky? Time will only tell. For now, enjoy the pics and join in on the discussion already in progress after the jump!

Read More: Pursuit of Cobra HISS Scout and Cycle Armor Found at Canadian Retail! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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G.I. Joe is proud to celebrate the REAL AMERICAN HEROES who defend our freedom and safety every day with their dedicated service and selfless sacrifice.

Army Paratrooper

Your courageous Army Paratrooper figure is ready to brave danger in the air and on the ground! Put his jump pack on for the next daring dive into action and prepare him with his binoculars and flashlight. His parachute really opens when you throw him into the air! At 12 inches tall, with his helmet and goggles, tactical assault rifle, combat knife and pistol, what can't he do? Will he be able to complete his mission? Only you can decide!

Imagine bold battles in the air and on the ground with this 12-inch Army Paratrooper figure! His movable fingers let you put his knife, rifle, pistol, binoculars and other accessories in his hand as he dives into action. Figure comes with accessories and parachute.

Read More: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Celebration 12" Info & Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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New Official images of San Diego Comic Con 2011 Dreadnok Zarana and her variant Cold Slither Zarana! How long will these last at this years SDCC 2011? Will the variant sell out? Stay tuned to HISS Tank.com for complete coverage of SDCC 2011!

To view more images of SDCC Zarana gate click the Title Bar.

Read More: GI Joe SDCC 2011 Zarana & Variant Cold Slither Zarana @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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CAPT. ACE would rather fly than do anything else. He was a civilian pilot in Alaska then worked as a stunt pilot before joining the Air Force to become a combat pilot. He has an intuitive knack with any kind of aircraft and an equally uncanny gift as a poker player. He can coax the most out of any plane and almost always holds the winning hand in a game, without even cheating.

You're ready to "fly" to wild victories with this G.I. JOE Combat Jet Sky Striker XP-21F vehicle! Open the cockpit to put the included CAPT. ACE figure in the pilot's seat and slide the lever to pivot the wings forward and back! Deploy the retractable landing gear when it's time for a speedy landing and retract it during "takeoff." Load the missiles for maximum firepower!

Read More: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Celebration Sky Striker Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Check out high resolution images of the upcoming San Diego Comic Con 2011 Sky Striker with Cobra Commander! The box art to this amazing exclusive features old school 80's G.I. Joe vs. Transformers comic book art. With the expected low print numbers of SDCC exclusives this is going to be one of the hardest to obtain GI Joe Vehicles of all time.

To view new images of SDCC 2011 SkyStriker-gate click the Title Bar.

Read More: GI Joe SDCC 2011 Exclusive SkyStriker With Cobra Commander @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Gyre-Viper has posted images of the following 2 vehicle drivers over at JoeDeclassified:

Steel Brigade Delta
Air Viper

We've mirrored some of the images here. Interestingly enough, the Steel Brigade Delta figure sports a new head sculpt reminiscent, at first, of Resolute Snake Eyes, but also of Valor Vs Venom Snake Eyes. Initially, Valor VS Venom Snake Eyes was to sport a plated mask, but by final production, the figure ended up with a much simpler head sculpt, which lacked the mask. However, the packaging artwork still showed the mask, and back in 2005-06 a lot of fans were wondering why the "cooler" mask wasn't used.

As you may remember, a Snake Eyes figure paying homage to Valor VS Venom was released as part of the GI Joe 25th Anniversary line. Is this "new" head sculpt from a canceled GI Joe Resolute version of Snake Eyes, upcoming GI Joe 30th Anniversary Snake Eyes further paying homage to VVV Snake Eyes, or something else altogether? Check out the head sculpt and other images for yourself after the jump!

Read More: New Steel Brigade Delta And Air Viper Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 11:10 PM

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

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As many of you know, the Canada Post was on strike, causing major delays in the processing and delivery of mail to our friends in the great white north. HissTank.com forum member and Cobra Stickers shopkeep, WildBill, has been keeping us updated on the situation and has just reported great news, Ops are back to normal!

Know what that means? Check your mail boxes, Canadians, as your stickers should be arriving soon! Once you complete your project(s), make sure you share some pictures with us in the G.I.Joe Collection Showcase forum.

Check in with WildBill and let him know when your stickers are in hand by joining us after the jump!

Read More: Cobra Stickers and Canada Post - Operations Normal! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-06-2011, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Alright let's get this out of the way 1st: we know it's too early for Hasbro and Hollywood to plan out a GI Joe 3 movie when GI Joe II hasn't even been released, and is still in the very early stages of production. However, something interesting happened recently with regards to another big Hasbro property, Transformers.

Michael Bay has bid farewell to Transformers

Prior to Michael Bay, Transformers had enjoyed success with the Transformers Armada trilogy in 2002. Yet 2007 took everyone by surprise, be it fans and/or retailers, as supply could not keep up with demand for the movie toys, and sales of the 2007 movie line alone eclipsed previous lines by a substantial amount. To say Hasbro made a ton of profit would be an understatement.

Hate him or love him, the Transformers movies by Michael Bay contributed in making Transformers a property in demand globally. Sure it could be on the edgy side when deciding whether or not kids should watch it, but that didn't seem to matter as a lot of kids still ended up watching the movies and buying the toys anyways.

So with Bay done for Transformers, should he revitalize GI Joe next? Here are some benefits to adding Bay to the helm:

Good connections with the US military...so everyone who is tired of CG and wants to see GI Joe outfitted with the latest and best REAL military vehicles instead, there you go
His Transformers movies made a ton of movie for Hasbro
Blows lots of stuff up in almost every movie
Is no stranger to having military/special ops elements in his movies
No stranger to action movies

At this point, with Jon Chu at the helm of GI Joe II, a different director for GI Joe 3 might not throw things off. Chu didn't direct the 1st movie.

With no Transformers to direct, and a successful track record with turning a Hasbro property into financially successful movies, should Michael Bay set his sights on GI Joe 3?

Read More: Michael Bay For GI Joe 3? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-07-2011, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to the Official San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Website we have with us the Thursday, 21st of July, 2011 Schedule. And yes… got a cool G. I. Joe related panel.

10:00-11:00 IDW and Hasbro: 2012 Transformations— What's coming up in IDW's Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Dungeons & Dragons titles? More important, who's taking over stewardship of Transformers and G.I. Joe? Find out as IDW's newest editor makes his presence known, alongside IDW's editorial team and creators such as Mike Costa, Livio Ramondelli, and more surprise guests! Also, get word of a new license being announced today! Room 9

Read More: San Diego Comic-Con 2011 G. I. Joe Programs @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-07-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Alright let's get this out of the way 1st: we know it's too early for Hasbro and Hollywood to plan out a GI Joe 3 movie when GI Joe II hasn't even been released, and is still in the very early stages of production. However, something interesting happened recently with regards to another big Hasbro property, Transformers.

Michael Bay has bid farewell to Transformers

Prior to Michael Bay, Transformers had enjoyed success with the Transformers Armada trilogy in 2002. Yet 2007 took everyone by surprise, be it fans and/or retailers, as supply could not keep up with demand for the movie toys, and sales of the 2007 movie line alone eclipsed previous lines by a substantial amount. To say Hasbro made a ton of profit would be an understatement.

Hate him or love him, the Transformers movies by Michael Bay contributed in making Transformers a property in demand globally. Sure it could be on the edgy side when deciding whether or not kids should watch it, but that didn't seem to matter as a lot of kids still ended up watching the movies and buying the toys anyways.

So with Bay done for Transformers, should he revitalize GI Joe next? Here are some benefits to adding Bay to the helm:

Good connections with the US military...so everyone who is tired of CG and wants to see GI Joe outfitted with the latest and best REAL military vehicles instead, there you go
His Transformers movies made a ton of money for Hasbro
Blows lots of stuff up in almost every movie
Is no stranger to having military/special ops elements in his movies
No stranger to action movies

At this point, with Jon Chu at the helm of GI Joe II, a different director for GI Joe 3 might not throw things off. Chu didn't direct the 1st movie.

With no Transformers to direct, and a successful track record with turning a Hasbro property into financially successful movies, should Michael Bay set his sights on GI Joe 3?

Read More: Discussion Point - Michael Bay For GI Joe 3? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-07-2011, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Earlier today, The Rock posted a picture of himself on WhoSay, with the following caption:

Beast mode for GI Joe. Here comes the new era...

In addition, recent tweets from GI Joe II director Jon Chu reveal the following:

New Snake Eyes suit is in the works
Channing Tatum will join the set soon

the suit. Is. Being. Built. @RAYPARKACTION bring it. #snakeeyesforever
See u soon @channingtatum !! Another epic adventure. Let's get it.

While it's been informally reported numerous times that Tatum would return to reprise his role as Duke, considering that the director of the movie itself is acknowledging him as Duke, consider Tatum's return confirmed.

It also seems Park is quite pleased with his new suit, as he tweeted the following:

Fitting was fun the other day. It's gonna look awesome! Can't wait!!

A few weeks back we reported that there would be No Lips For Snake Eyes in GI Joe II. What will the new suit look like? Will it look completely different from the suit Park wore in Rise Of Cobra? Will it be based on the original 1982 commando look?

Read More: GI Joe II New Snake Eyes Costume, ROCK BEAST MODE Plus Channing Tatum Returning @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-08-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow's GI Joe Stalker figure went up for preorder back in January and for those of you have ordered, watch your mailboxes as some have them have started to arrive! We've got new images of this long awaited figure posted by HISS Tank boards member VIPER E7.

More images after the jump! Like what you see?

Get On The Wait List For The GI Joe 12 Inch Stalker Sideshow Exclusive Edition

Get On The Wait List For The GI Joe 12 Inch Stalker

Read More: Sideshow 12in Stalker In Hand @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-08-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We've got the latest update from site sponsor BigBadToyStore!

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Two new assortments of GI Joe figures are on the way. 2012 Series 01
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View the rest of the new preorders, new arrivals and more after the jump!

Read More: Site Sponsor Update - BigBadToyStore July 9th 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-08-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The casting news for GI Joe II has been more frequent these past few weeks, and another fan-favorite Cobra character has been cast, Firefly! Everyone's favorite saboteur will be played by Ray Stevenson, whom you may recall, played Volstagg in the recent Thor movie(and as Punisher in Punisher War Zone).

In addition to the news that Ray Stevenson Is Firefly In GI Joe II, TheHollywoodReporter is also reporting that GI Joe II will start shooting at the end of summer and:

Stevenson’s Firefly is a member of the villainous Cobra Organization and is known as a saboteur, ninja master and explosives expert.

Will he don his familiar camoflauge in the movie, not far off from his original look from 1984(albeit modernized)? To recap, here are the other fan-favorites casted so far, and new to the movie:

So with the news of Firefly, that makes 2 Cobra members for GI Joe II so far(Storm Shadow was the 1st Cobra member we knew about for this movie). Do you think Stevenson has what it takes to play Firefly?

Read More: GI Joe II Ray Stevenson Is Firefly @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-09-2011, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTank.com member KrymsynGardImmoral made these(3 of them !) custom Cobra ARAH Jungle/Battle Damage BAT customs(remember that custom jungle Terrordrome?!).
The head on the battle damaged BAT was even custom sculpted !

"Using the 25th BD BAT head as a guide, I carved one out with a dremel, making a deep enough cavity to get stuff in there. The 25th head basically has the "eye" unit, a thick ribbed hose, and two smaller wires visible in the damaged area. I cut up a 1989 SE uzi to make the "eye", used a section of trashed Rip Cord mask for the ribbed hose, and added two small hoses, but not in the same configuration. i just jammed them in there with a lot of crazy glue and gave it time to dry."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

Read More: Custom Cobra ARAH Jungle And Battle Damage BATs @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-09-2011, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Here's even more casting news for GI Joe II. According to the Hollywood Insider column of what'splaying, a new character named Mouse will be in the movie:

A character from the Sgt. Savage and Screaming Eagles series, the 18-year-old Southern charmer is said to be a major player in the Paramount sequel. One casting agent says it’s “a huge role for a young up-and-comer”, adding that “the role would be Taylor Kitsch’s had he been just a spot younger”. The idea, I believe, is to try and entice young teen girls into the film.

Was anyone honestly expecting a character from Sgt Savage And The Screaming Eagles to show up in the movie? This comes as a surprise, we'll keep you posted.

Read More: New Character Mouse In GI Joe II @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-10-2011, 09:30 AM

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

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for the latest issue of Ages 25 & Up! This week, in Issue #147 entitled Victims of Democracy, we find out about what happens to some of the characters who got voted off Cobra's competition game show, B.A.D.A.S.S.!.

What does Dr. Jones think of all this? Join us after the jump and see for yourself!

Once you've checked out the latest installment, talk to 1337W422102, the Creator of A25&U, here on the HissTank.com Forums!

Read More: Ages 25 and Up #147 - Victims of Democracy @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-10-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Excited about the long awaited return of the Skystriker to retail shelves this summer? Can't wait to see more of the Sky Striker XP21F? Well we've got a treat for you! Today not only has The Commander shared some images of the Sky Striker unboxed, but we also have the very 1st clear images of the sticker sheet! During the JoeCon 2011 GI Joe Panel, Hasbro announced that the Sky Striker would come with optional stickers to customize your Sky Striker. Until now, we've mainly just heard descriptions of how the optional tail art(and other) stickers looked, but now we can finally see them!

Sky Striker XP21F Alternate Personalized Stickers(optional; for vertical stabilizers)

Ace - Playing cards with "Aces High" slogan
Flint - Skull with 2 crossed shotguns
Shipwreck - Killer whale
Snake Eyes - Snake Eyes dice/Arashikage Clan symbol

In a way, it's kind of like the Sunbow GI Joe cartoon where damn near everyone on the team was able to fly the Skystriker. Speaking of which, could a GI Joe 30th Anniversary Shipwreck be on the way? Interesting how stickers for him are included, as the last figure we saw of him was released in early 2010. Canopy stickers for Duke are also included. The alternate tail art stickers are small enough to be placed anywhere else, like the nose, et al. Also included are alternate black/yellow wing-stripe/canopy trim stickers and Pursuit Of Cobra logos.

Also shown are the included blueprints and completed Sky Striker, which you can check out after the jump!

Read More: Sky Striker XP21F Sticker Sheet And More @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-11-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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The G.I. Joe Collectors Club is now sending out emails to it's members regarding SDCC 2011 G.I. Joe Exclusives.

We have been getting a lot of questions about the Hasbro exclusives for this years Comic-Con and we want to let you know that we will not be able to get any of the exclusives this year. If you are interested in these items, you will either need to attend Comic-Con or check Hasbro Toy Shop to see if there are any left after the show.

The bright side is if your actually going to SDCC 2011 you have a better chance of getting your exclusives at the show before they sell out.

Sound off about the GI Joe SDCC 2011 Exclusives by clicking the discuss button.

Read More: GI Joe SDCC 2011 Exclusives Not Available At GI Joe Club @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-05-2011, 06:30 PM	#3276
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: We've got the latest roundup for our sister sites: TFW2005 Toyark Thundercats.ws We've got the long awaited review for Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon, new Thundercats Prototypes, Marvel Universe images, and more, after the jump! Read More: TFW2005 Toyark And Thundercats.ws News Roundup July 5th @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-05-2011, 06:30 PM	#3279
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Hope everyone had a fun and safe July 4th weekend! If you were out of town or whatnot, we've got GI Joe news to come back to! Here's the GI Joe news we broke last week: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Celebration Sky Striker Hits eBay - GI Joe News GI JOE 2 Movie It's Official The Rock Is Cooking - GI Joe News Chris Ryall Talks Cobra Civil War - GI Joe News Flint And Blindmaster In GI Joe II - GI Joe News Custom Cobra Hellraiser - GI Joe News Lifeline 30th Anniversary GI Joe Celebration - GI Joe News GI Joe 30th Anniversary Celebration Wave 1 & 2 Assortments - GI Joe News The ROCK Says GI Joe II Will Be Iconic And Bad Ass - GI Joe News GI Joe II Centered On Snake Eyes And Roadblock - GI Joe News GI Joe II Adrianne Palicki Is Lady Jaye - GI Joe News GI Joe II May Please Purists - GI Joe News G. I. Joe 30th Anniversary 12 Inch Figure Details At Hasbro - GI Joe News Ages 25 & Up 4th of July Extravangaza! - GI Joe News Custom G.I. Joe POC Grunt - GI Joe News Pursuit of Cobra Iron Grenadier Review - GI Joe News Read More: HISS Tank GI Joe News Roundup July 5th 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-06-2011, 11:10 PM	#3287
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Gyre-Viper has posted images of the following 2 vehicle drivers over at JoeDeclassified: Steel Brigade Delta Air Viper We've mirrored some of the images here. Interestingly enough, the Steel Brigade Delta figure sports a new head sculpt reminiscent, at first, of Resolute Snake Eyes, but also of Valor Vs Venom Snake Eyes. Initially, Valor VS Venom Snake Eyes was to sport a plated mask, but by final production, the figure ended up with a much simpler head sculpt, which lacked the mask. However, the packaging artwork still showed the mask, and back in 2005-06 a lot of fans were wondering why the "cooler" mask wasn't used. As you may remember, a Snake Eyes figure paying homage to Valor VS Venom was released as part of the GI Joe 25th Anniversary line. Is this "new" head sculpt from a canceled GI Joe Resolute version of Snake Eyes, upcoming GI Joe 30th Anniversary Snake Eyes further paying homage to VVV Snake Eyes, or something else altogether? Check out the head sculpt and other images for yourself after the jump! Read More: New Steel Brigade Delta And Air Viper Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-06-2011, 11:10 PM	#3289
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Alright let's get this out of the way 1st: we know it's too early for Hasbro and Hollywood to plan out a GI Joe 3 movie when GI Joe II hasn't even been released, and is still in the very early stages of production. However, something interesting happened recently with regards to another big Hasbro property, Transformers. Michael Bay has bid farewell to Transformers Prior to Michael Bay, Transformers had enjoyed success with the Transformers Armada trilogy in 2002. Yet 2007 took everyone by surprise, be it fans and/or retailers, as supply could not keep up with demand for the movie toys, and sales of the 2007 movie line alone eclipsed previous lines by a substantial amount. To say Hasbro made a ton of profit would be an understatement. Hate him or love him, the Transformers movies by Michael Bay contributed in making Transformers a property in demand globally. Sure it could be on the edgy side when deciding whether or not kids should watch it, but that didn't seem to matter as a lot of kids still ended up watching the movies and buying the toys anyways. So with Bay done for Transformers, should he revitalize GI Joe next? Here are some benefits to adding Bay to the helm: Good connections with the US military...so everyone who is tired of CG and wants to see GI Joe outfitted with the latest and best REAL military vehicles instead, there you go His Transformers movies made a ton of movie for Hasbro Blows lots of stuff up in almost every movie Is no stranger to having military/special ops elements in his movies No stranger to action movies At this point, with Jon Chu at the helm of GI Joe II, a different director for GI Joe 3 might not throw things off. Chu didn't direct the 1st movie. With no Transformers to direct, and a successful track record with turning a Hasbro property into financially successful movies, should Michael Bay set his sights on GI Joe 3? Read More: Michael Bay For GI Joe 3? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-07-2011, 05:20 PM	#3291
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Alright let's get this out of the way 1st: we know it's too early for Hasbro and Hollywood to plan out a GI Joe 3 movie when GI Joe II hasn't even been released, and is still in the very early stages of production. However, something interesting happened recently with regards to another big Hasbro property, Transformers. Michael Bay has bid farewell to Transformers Prior to Michael Bay, Transformers had enjoyed success with the Transformers Armada trilogy in 2002. Yet 2007 took everyone by surprise, be it fans and/or retailers, as supply could not keep up with demand for the movie toys, and sales of the 2007 movie line alone eclipsed previous lines by a substantial amount. To say Hasbro made a ton of profit would be an understatement. Hate him or love him, the Transformers movies by Michael Bay contributed in making Transformers a property in demand globally. Sure it could be on the edgy side when deciding whether or not kids should watch it, but that didn't seem to matter as a lot of kids still ended up watching the movies and buying the toys anyways. So with Bay done for Transformers, should he revitalize GI Joe next? Here are some benefits to adding Bay to the helm: Good connections with the US military...so everyone who is tired of CG and wants to see GI Joe outfitted with the latest and best REAL military vehicles instead, there you go His Transformers movies made a ton of money for Hasbro Blows lots of stuff up in almost every movie Is no stranger to having military/special ops elements in his movies No stranger to action movies At this point, with Jon Chu at the helm of GI Joe II, a different director for GI Joe 3 might not throw things off. Chu didn't direct the 1st movie. With no Transformers to direct, and a successful track record with turning a Hasbro property into financially successful movies, should Michael Bay set his sights on GI Joe 3? Read More: Discussion Point - Michael Bay For GI Joe 3? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.