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HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out some additional close up shots of the Snake Eyes and Timber statue from Sidshow, as seen at San Diego Comic Con 2011.

Read More: Detailed Shots of Snake Eyes and Timber Statue from Sideshow @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Here are images from the Hasbro booth at San Diego Comic Con 2011. Shown are a mix of figures from the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line and GI Joe Renegades. Stay tuned for more, in the meantime, more pics after the jump!

For the latest Transformers news coming out of SDCC keep an eye on TFW2005.com. RAWR Thundercats news is inbound to Thundercats.ws. For everything else Action Figure and toy news related coming out of SDCC check out the coverage at ToyArk.com.

Read More: SDCC GI Joe 2011 Hasbro Booth @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We've just got new images of the USS FLAGG display at San Diego Comic Con 2011. The folks at Hasbro decided to flood the deck with the initial waves of upcoming GI Joe 30th Anniversary products that we should be seeing on shelves soon. In addition, Temple Guardian Snake Eyes artwork can be seen on a 30th Anniversary card.

More after the jump, and stay tuned for even more!

*NOTE: This is NOT a new USS FLAGG. This is one of Hasbro's vintage samples that they decided to put on display*

Read More: SDCC 2011 USS FLAGG Display @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Check out the following Sideshow GI Joe collectibles on display now at San Diego Comic Con 2011:

Snake Eyes Premium Format Figure
Cobra Commander Premium Format Figure

Both are 1/4 scale statues. More after the jump!

Read More: SDCC 2011 Sideshow GI Joe @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Check out the 1st GI Joe images from San Diego Comic Con 2011! Stay tuned as we will add more soon! 1st up, a new GI Joe Renegades display banner and more images of the Starscream Sky Striker!

Read More: SDCC 2011 GI Joe @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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With the revelation of the Sky Striker XP21F at Toy Fair 2011, Hasbro decided to kick off the GI Joe 30th Anniversary with a huge bang! Yesterday we gave you a preview, today we bring you the review!

Over 20 years off of US retail shelves and the Sky Striker has finally returned. Was it worth the wait? Read on to find out!

Read More: Sky Striker XP21F Review @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-20-2011, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out new up close images of Sideshow's Cobra Commander (not hooded) 12 inch premium format figure, as seen at San Diego Comic Con 2011.

Read More: Close Up Images of Sideshow 12 Cobra Commander @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Intrigued by the Sideshow Ninja Viper? Well how about some pictures by VIPER E7? VIPER E7 just received this figure and shared images of the box, and loose figure! More images of the Ninja Viper after the jump!

Not attending San Diego Comic Con 2011 but still want to get your hands on the limited edition Ninja Viper?
Preorder The SDCC Ninja Viper Here

Read More: Sideshow Ninja Viper In Hand @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Really tired of saying the generic things here. SO, view the super duper awesome radical dope fresh images of Sideshow Zartan and Rock N Roll. They are kick ass. Need to sleep. Enjoy.

Read More: Sideshow Zartan and Rock N Roll at Comic Con 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out some additional shots of the G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary and G.I. Joe Renegades Figures as seen at San Diego Comic Con 2011.

Read More: G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary and Renegades at SDCC 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out additional high res pics of the G.I. Joe Diorama from San Diego Comic Con 2011.

Read More: G.I. Joe Diorama Pics from SDCC 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out our live blog of the IDW / Hasbro Panel from San Diego Comic Con 2011. This panel will feature news and info about Transformers, G.I. Joe, Dungeons and Dragons, plus some surprises!

If images are allowed at the panel, they will be uploaded right here to this story, click the title if you are viewing this on the HissTank.com homepage or via a feed to see all the images. Refresh every couple of minutes to see any new ones as they go up.

EDIT - Pics Round 1 Up!

Make sure to check back all day today, Friday and Saturday for more live coverage from San Diego Comic Con 2011!

IDW and Hasbro: 2012 Transformations

Also make sure to check out our coverage for Transformers, Thundercats and Everything Else at SDCC 11 over at our sister sites:

Read More: SDCC 2011 - IDW Hasbro Panel Live! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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For those of you speculating whether we would see new GI Joe products in the display cases at San Diego Comic Con 2011, don't get your hopes up - we might not.

When we asked Hasbro, they said that there may be no new product to show

So as of today, there is nothing new and there is no GI Joe panel, and nothing new is planned to be shown at this point, but if things do indeed change, we will keep you informed!

Read More: SDCC 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Update - Possibly No New Product To Show @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-21-2011, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Ever since JoeCon 2010 we've been hearing that GI Joe II will be notably different from Rise Of Cobra. Anywhere from Brian Goldner stating that "In many ways, it'll be great for the people who saw the first one, but you don't need to have studied every element of the first one to enjoy the second. We've made sure that that's the case.", to director Jon Chu wanting a Gritty GI Joe 2. Now according to allkpop by way of BH Entertainment(agency for Storm Shadow actor Lee Byung Hun), GI Joe II will have a "different appeal":

Lee Byung Hun’s agency, BH Entertainment, stated, “After leaving for America yesterday, he is trying to adjust to the time difference and also further analyze his character. After spending time to prepare for his film, he is planning to concentrate on filming. Please expect for ‘Storm Shadow’ and a different appeal.”

Just little more than year to see how different GI Joe II will turn out to be.

Read More: GI Joe II Different Appeal? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-23-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Coming now from San Diego Comic Con 2011 is official confirmation from Channing Tatum himself that he is returning as Duke for GI Joe II. He's also a fan of The Rock.

Read More: Channing Tatum Officially Back For GI Joe II @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-23-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Richard Gottlieb of the Gifts And Decorative Accessories site, has recently posted an article debating if movie tie-ins are good for toy brands. While his article goes over the success of Cars 2 toys for Mattel, it also questions if a bad movie will doom a toy brand/line. Interestingly enough, GI Joe does come up in the discussion:

So, the question is how many of the children who leave Hot Wheels for the latest Cars themed products come back to Hot Wheels? In addition, what is the impact of a bad movie on an evergreen? My sources tell me that GI Joe has not recovered its former strength since the ill-fated movie came out. Rather than see it as a traditional toy, children who saw the movie saw it as just one of last summer's tie-in movies. Once the movie was done, they moved on to the next movie.

Movie tie-ins are important to the toy industry and no one is suggesting we back off. We may, however, want to think twice about the overall impact of a movie tie-in on the long term health of our highest value brands.

You may notice that the 1st live action Transformers Movie line broke the stigma(especially during that time...the Spiderman 3 and Pirates Of The Carribean lines weren't flying off of shelves) that "movie toys don't sell". Since 2007, plenty of movie toys have graced, and warmed, the shelves, even those tied into blockbuster hits such as Star Trek, and Avatar(to name a few). Unlike other movie toylines, the 2007 Transformers Movie line could not keep supply up with demand. Sure there have been other successful movie toy lines in recent years, but it's safe to say that most movie toylines weren't outright successes.

With the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line seeming shorter than expected, and GI Joe Renegades On Hiatus, it does seem like Hasbro is putting more effort into GI Joe II.

However, do you think this is the right direction to go in? It definitely seems that GI Joe II will be notably different from Rise Of Cobra, but do you think it's worth the risk, depending on the next movie to reinvigorate the GI Joe brand? Note that aside from the IDW GI Joe Comics, GI Joe II is the only big media tie-in planned for 2012. Any new animated series will come afterwards. Thoughts?

Read More: Discussion Point - GI Joe Weaker After Rise Of Cobra @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-23-2011, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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SDCC 2011 is turning out to be one of the best years I have attended this massive show. There is so much going on it's a whirl-wind of news and new product. If you have not had a chance to check out www.ToyArk.com now is the time. Thousands of new images of Marvel, Transformers, DC and many other brands. Now onto G.I. Joe! I had a chance to sit down and ask the G.I. Joe Team a few questions about the status of the line.

What is the Status of the Data-Viper?
The Data-Viper is not 100% cancelled. The reason he was dropped from the 30th anniversary celebration is becase the figure was just too big to tool up for a single carded figure. It's not dead, Hasbro just needs to find a way to fit him in the line. They understand this was a figure we all wanted and will be produced in the future just don't expect a single carded version at big box retail.

What's the Status of Kwinn?
The fate of this figure is 100% set in stone, it will be produced. The real question is when? An official date for the G.I. Joe 2 Movie has not be set in stone. If the movie gets pushed up for an early release then we all know the focus will switch over to the new Live Action G.I. Joe Movie. But anyway you look at it this figure is getting made. Fans and collectors of Transformers Toys I feel are more aware of how that works, Movie Toys then some form of Classic Toys - Repeat. So yeah the classic line always takes a break only to be reborn after the movie hype.

The Status of the G.I. Joe 2 Movie?
Things are looking good for the G.I. Joe Brand. The movie is going to look and feel a lot different then the first attempt at Live Action G.I. Joe. I talked to many people on the Hasbro team about how they felt and they could not go into detail but everybody is excited and I could see pure excitement surrounding the new Movie.

My Thoughts.....
When you step back and take a look at all the great product we have received this year, and still yet to come, there really is no reason for us to be hating on Hasbro. It's been one hell of a year with the release of the Sky Striker and all of the great POC figures that have come and gone including figures to fill in your classic ARAH collection.

Read More: G.I. Joe Status Update from SDCC 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-24-2011, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Hearts are breaking all over the USA as our very own C.I.A.D. has tied the knot. Best wishes from all your friends here at the Tank! Enjoy your day and party all night!

Read More: C.I.A.D. No Longer A Free Man @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Staring way too close at your computer monitor, over at the HasbroToyShop GI Joe Exclusives Page, constantly refreshing, waiting for the Zaranas and the Starscream Sky Striker? Well according to HasbroToyShop reps that HISS Tank board members Black Rose and bluebikerboy1 talked to on the phone today, the SDCC 2011 exclusives will not be up at Hasbrotoyshop.com until Tuesday morning.

That's not all, to further solidify this info, bluebikerboy1, has put his very reputation at stake, by posting this info. One shall stand, one shall fall; Tuesday morning, will there be enough for all?

Read More: SDCC 2011 Exclusives At HasbroToyShop On Tuesday Morning @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Hasbro/The Hub bid farewell to GI Joe Renegades with a "weird dream" clip featuring Michael Bell, only shown at the end of the 1st showing of GI Joe Renegades Episode 26 Revelations Part 2. Did your DVR cut off before this clip was shown, or did you miss it completely? No worries, thanks to snakeeyesv2 you can watch the clip in question, below!

GI Joe Renegades had much promise, as it had been hyped as a GI Joe animated series which would feature emphasis on storytelling and characterization. Initially it was planned to have multiple seasons. In a way, it was to GI Joe what War For Cybertron was to Transformers. Do you think Hasbro/The Hub did a good job ending Renegades on a good note? Further more, do you think it deserved more time to flesh out both the story and characters? Did it end too soon, or just right?

Read More: Goodbye GI Joe Renegades @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Here's a summary of GI Joe news we broke from San Diego Comic Con 2011!

Read More: SDCC 2011 GI Joe Coverage @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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San Diego Comic Con 2011 was the highlight of this past weekend and over at The Toyark. With 1,000 images posted and more to come we covered a wide spectrum of toylines, some of which are posted here:

Masters of The Universe

Marvel

DC Comics

Star Wars

Other Toys News

Remember, this is only a sampling of everything that was covered. Check out Toyark's San Diego Comic-Con 2011 News for even more photos and toy lines not listed here.

Read More: SDCC 2011 From The Toyark @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Itching to see the new Thundercats cartoon? No worries, our crew over at Thundercats.ws has you covered! Here's the Thundercats news that broke this past week at San Diego Comic Con 2011:

Read More: SDCC 2011 Thundercats.ws News Roundup @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Check out new images of Pit Viper Studios's Silent Commando Helmet, aka a Snake Eyes V1 mask! HISS Tank boards member has donned this mask and posted images of what it looks like when paired with his cosplay gear. Intrigued? Check out more images after the jump and see if this would be a good fit for you!

Read More: Pit Viper Studios Silent Commando Helmet @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 07-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Check out a video which shows Sideshow Collectibles' upcoming Baroness Premium Format Figure!

The Baroness Premium Format Figure features:

Hard shelled segmented armor
Full body skin tight fabric suit

Read More: Sideshow Baroness Premium Format Figure @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-20-2011, 05:20 PM	#3329
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Check out the following Sideshow GI Joe collectibles on display now at San Diego Comic Con 2011: Snake Eyes Premium Format Figure Cobra Commander Premium Format Figure Both are 1/4 scale statues. More after the jump! Read More: SDCC 2011 Sideshow GI Joe @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-21-2011, 11:40 AM	#3337
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com Quote: Check out our live blog of the IDW / Hasbro Panel from San Diego Comic Con 2011. This panel will feature news and info about Transformers, G.I. Joe, Dungeons and Dragons, plus some surprises! If images are allowed at the panel, they will be uploaded right here to this story, click the title if you are viewing this on the HissTank.com homepage or via a feed to see all the images. Refresh every couple of minutes to see any new ones as they go up. EDIT - Pics Round 1 Up! Make sure to check back all day today, Friday and Saturday for more live coverage from San Diego Comic Con 2011! IDW and Hasbro: 2012 Transformations Also make sure to check out our coverage for Transformers, Thundercats and Everything Else at SDCC 11 over at our sister sites: TFW2005.com - Transformers SDCC Coverage Thundercats.ws - Thundercats SDCC Coverage Toyark.com - Marvel, DC, and Action Figure SDCC Coverage. Read More: SDCC 2011 - IDW Hasbro Panel Live! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-25-2011, 05:50 PM	#3346
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Here's a summary of GI Joe news we broke from San Diego Comic Con 2011! G.I. Joe Status Update from SDCC 2011 Channing Tatum Officially Back For GI Joe II SDCC 2011 Hasbro GI Joe Update - Possibly No New Product To Show Sideshow Ninja Viper In Hand Sideshow Zartan and Rock N Roll at Comic Con 2011 G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary and Renegades at SDCC 2011 G.I. Joe Diorama Pics from SDCC 2011 SDCC 2011 Sideshow 12 Inch GI Joe Display Close Up Images of Sideshow 12 Cobra Commander Detailed Shots of Snake Eyes and Timber Statue from Sideshow SDCC GI Joe 2011 Hasbro Booth SDCC 2011 USS FLAGG Display Read More: SDCC 2011 GI Joe Coverage @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-25-2011, 05:50 PM	#3347
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: San Diego Comic Con 2011 was the highlight of this past weekend and over at The Toyark. With 1,000 images posted and more to come we covered a wide spectrum of toylines, some of which are posted here: Masters of The Universe SDCC 2011 - Bizaro Vs. Faker MOTUC Vs. DCUC 2 Pack SDCC 2011 More Masters of the Universe Classics Photos SDCC 2011 Wind Raider and Swift Wind In-Package SDCC 2011 Mattypalooza MOTUC Fan Vote Winner SDCC 2011 More She-Ra Swift Wind Photos Masters of the Universe Classics 2012 SDCC 2011 - Mattel Mattypalooza Panel Live Coverage Masters of the Universe Rumblers High Res Images from SDCC Marvel SDCC 2011 Marvel Universe Sunday Photos Hasbro's Marvel Universe Diorama at SDCC 2011 New Marvel Legends Figures and Clearer Wave 1 Shots SDCC 11 SDCC 2011 - Hasbro Marvel Panel Live Coverage SDCC 2011 Fantastic Four 3-Pack Running Change SDCC 2011 Marvel Universe Comic Packs Up Close SDCC 2011 Hasbro Amazing Spiderman Closeups SDCC 2011 Marvel Legends 2012 Wave 1 Closeups SDCC 2011 Kotobukiya Marvel More Photos SDCC 2011 Avengers Movie Figures DC Comics SDCC 2011 Toynami 1989 Batman Photos SDCC 2011 New Photos Young Justice 4 Inch Figures DCUC Wave 20 and More at SDCC 2011 SDCC Friday - More Young Justice 6 Inch Figures New DC 4 Inch Figures from Mattel at SDCC Friday SDCC 2011 DC Direct Display SDCC 2011 More Pics DC Minis and Justice League Unlimited SDCC 2011 - Mattel DC Comics Panel Live Coverage DC Comics Reboot Toys - Justice League New Suits! SDCC 2011 Kotobukiya DC More Photos Play Arts Kai Batman Arkham City Batman Arkham City and Legacy Toys at SDCC 2011 Star Wars SDCC 2011 Toynami Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader SDCC 2011 More Gentle Giant Photos SDCC 2011 Complete Hasbro Star Wars Panel SDCC 2011 Detailed Hasbro Star Wars Photos SDCC 2011 Kotobukiya Star Wars New Photos Star Wars Carbonite Han Solo and Boba Fett @ SDCC 2011 Other Toys News SDCC 2011 1st Images Of Mattel 23 Inch Voltron SDCC 2011 Mattel Voltron Force Revealed SDCC 2011 Robotech From Toynami SDCC 2011 - Minimates Panel Live Coverage SDCC 2011 Mattel Ghostbusters Display Photos SDCC 2011 My Little Pony Detailed Photos SDCC 2011 More Detailed Knight Rider Toy Pics SDCC 2011 Mattel WWE NECA Video Game Toys From SDCC 2011 SDCC 2011 NECA Rocky More Photos NECA Aliens and Predator Display From SDCC 2011 NECA Horror Toys At SDCC 2011 SDCC 2011 Kotobukiya Tekken and Ghostbusters SDCC 2011 SH MonsterArts Godzilla More Photos SDCC 2011 Bandai Dragonball Z Display Play Arts Kai Street Fighter Bandai Chogokin From SDCC 2011 Remember, this is only a sampling of everything that was covered. Check out Toyark's San Diego Comic-Con 2011 News for even more photos and toy lines not listed here. Read More: SDCC 2011 From The Toyark @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

07-25-2011, 05:50 PM	#3348
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Itching to see the new Thundercats cartoon? No worries, our crew over at Thundercats.ws has you covered! Here's the Thundercats news that broke this past week at San Diego Comic Con 2011: Thundercats 2011 Wave 1 4 Inch Figures Gallery SDCC 2011 Thundercats Viewing Party pack SDCC 2011 Thundercats 4 Inch Figures In Package Thundercats Panel New Thundercats 2011 Clip From SDCC 2011 Icon Heroes Display From SDCC SDCC TRU Exclusive Classics Lion O Mezco Mumm Ra Mega Scale Action Figure At SDCC 2011 Read More: SDCC 2011 Thundercats.ws News Roundup @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.