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You can now preorder GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 4 at Kokomo Toys! This wave includes some new Renegades figures as well as long awaited modern updates to classic fan-favorites, such as GI Joe Lifeline! Get all 5 figures for $48.99, or a factory sealed cased of 12 for $82.99!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Site sponsor Smalljoes.com has put preorders up for GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 4!

• GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 4 Set of 5 - $44.99
• GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 4 Case of 12 - $82.99

Head on over now to lock in your preorders for Zombie Viper and the rest of wave 4!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The GI Joe Collectors' Club has addressed criticism about the GI Joe Figure Subscription Service(FSS), with a post on Facebook:

There has been a lot of "controversy" over the art for the FSS. Some like it and some HATE it. A lot! :-) We thought it might be fun to show some of the reference the digital artist was given. He was asked to rework them as much original art as possible to make the FSS carded figure art as retro, nostalgic and consistent to each other as could be done in a very tight time frame. We think he did a pretty good job overall. Check out where he began. It looks like A LOT of work to get where he got to starting from these!

So what do you think about the art now?

Read More: About The GI Joe FSS Artwork @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The GI Joe Collectors' Club has posted the card art of GI Joe FSS Dice on Facebook:

This is the preview image for the COBRA DICE card art for the FSS. It's mostly taken from the vintage art, so if you don't like it... hate the guy that did it back in the day. :-)

How does this art compare with the rest?

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Back in the 1980's, when GI Joe A Real American Hero reigned supreme, a memorable aircraft soared into the imaginations of Joe fans, the Night Raven S3P. Fast forward to 2011, and at this point, we have seen the following return to shelves:

• Rattler
• Conquest X30
• Sky Striker

With regards to popularity, the original Night Raven is definitely up there with the 3 aforementioned jets. Sure the Rattler came 1st, however, comparing the Night Raven to the Rattler is like comparing the Tomahawk to the Dragonfly; what came 1st may not necessarily be the best. Either way, to say the Night Raven S3P isn't popular with GI Joe fans would be a lie. Through the years we've seen the polls, we've heard the demands, however,

Just how much would you pay for a GI Joe 30th Anniversary Cobra Night Raven S3P? With GI Joe 2 Retaliation on the way next year, 2012 is the best chance we have at getting a 30th Anniversary Night Raven. So, onward, discuss!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Once Pursuit Of Cobra Wave 3 Desert Battle Snake Eyes was revealed, a question on the minds of many fans was this:

"Where is the Storm Shadow figure to rival this?"

With the release of Renegades Storm Shadow, fans finally have their answer. This figure arrived at stores very recently. Maybe you're on the hunt for this long awaited figure. How about some pics? HISS Tank boards member firmpulse has shared his images of the new Storm Shadow(configured as modern Storm Shadow) figure, which you can check out after the jump!

Read More: Renegades Storm Shadow In Hand Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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It's time to enjoy your Sunday the right way...with another installment of the best 3 & 3/4 Modern Army Comic on the internet, Ages 25 & Up!

This week, HissTank.com Boards Member & A25&U creator, Numbers, brings us Issue #168, entitled Flash In The Pan. In this week's strip, Flash shows Beard Force what he's been working on. Could this turn the tide?

Once you've checked out the latest issue, join us for discussion already in progress after the jump.

Read More: Ages 25 & Up #168 - Flash In The Pan Now Online! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The Modern Techno Viper was at the top of many fans' wishlists during the past few years. It is one of the most highly anticipated figures of GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 3, and possibly the most highly anticipated troop builder of the year.

If you like variety in your collection, well here's something else to spice things up. Recently HISS Tank boards member Cdt Weasel received a Techno Viper Variant. What makes this a variant? The different traffic cones, one molded in black but painted green, and the other molded in green. There is also a sculpt difference. Here's what Cdt Weasel had to say:

As I was connecting the 2 cones I noticed they had a different texture and sharpness to the paint apps. One appears to be black plastic painted neon green.. The top of the cone has a round hole (where you can see the black plastic the cone is made out of). The second cone is molded from a neon green plastic and the cobra logo and silver stripe have slightly fuzzier edges due to the rougher texture of the unpainted cone. The top has a hexagonal peg hole. Looking at them now, the black plastic cone may be hexagonal on top, but the paint apps have rounded out the corners more and make it look round. I had thrown away the card to the first figure already but the date code on the second is 12721.

See for yourself after the jump!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The GI Joe Collectors' Club has posted even more GI Joe Figure Subscription Service full card art on their Facebook page. Full card art for the following was shown:

• Big Boa
• Grunt
• TNT
• Topside
• Iron Klaw
• Dice
• Cover Girl

Check out GI Joe FSS full card art after the jump!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Jptoys.com has posted new images of 2 vehicles that were tooled for the Jurassic Park line that were GI Joe compatible. Now we've seen the Jurassic Park Helicopter before, but you might be surprised at what else was unearthed for Jurassic Park GI Joe, a mystery truck!

Check out the "new" truck after the jump!

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out HissTank.com's photo shoot of the upcoming Big Bad Toy Store exclusive Dreadnoks 7 pack. These have been seen several times, but we figured we'd throw in another round of shots for fans to look at while we wait for them to be released.

Disclaimer - These were provided by BBTS for review purposes.

Enjoy!

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Check out HissTank.com's photo shoot of the upcoming Big Bad Toy Store exclusive Slaughter's Marauders 7 pack. These have been seen several times, but we figured we'd throw in another round of shots for fans to look at while we wait for them to be released.

Disclaimer - These were provided by BBTS for review purposes.

Enjoy!

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Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker horus0129 made this custom G.I. Joe The Operator.

"This custom is 'The Operator', inspired by 'The Unit', the first episode of season 4."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Back in May, we got a look at the Sideshow General Hawk official images. Fast forward to last week when the figure finally arrived into the hands of fans! HISS Tank boards member VIPER E7 has posted his images of this new figure.

Check them out after the jump! Do you like what you see? Well Sideshow Collectibles has both the Sideshow Exclusive, and Standard editions in stock!

Click here to order the Sideshow Exclusive Edition General Hawk

Click here to order the Sideshow General Hawk

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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IDW's Cobra Civil War was to culminate with the selection of an all new Cobra Commander, and to get the full scoop you'll have to pick up GI Joe #8 tomorrow. In the meantime, if you want to know who the new Commander is, USA Today has revealed his identity:

After the last leader of the underground terrorist organization was assassinated, a "Cobra Civil War" broke out in IDW's trio of relaunched G.I. Joe comics in April. Seven candidates were up for the job, and many battles, sabotaging, backroom dealings and a bunch of casualties later, the new Cobra Commander is unveiled Wednesday in the pages — and on a special scratch-off variant cover — of G.I. Joe issue 8, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Will Rosado.

In addition, USA Today spoke with some of the creative teams behind IDW's GI Joe, and Mike Costa stated the following:

Costa teases that by the end of "Cobra Command," "there will definitely be people who were part of the Cobra organization who are no longer part of it." Also, much like he's done with Serpentor, Big Boa, Croc Master and Crystal Ball, he will be taking another seemingly "ridiculous and unworkable" Cobra character from the old toy franchise and giving them a modern and realistic tweak.

So who is the new Cobra Commander? Read on(at your own risk!) to find out....

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

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Be it through Hasbro or the G.I.Joe Collectors Club, fans of the franchise have been given a taste of what many refer to as the ARGEN 7. This eclectic group of figures, by a company named Plastirama, are repaints of G.I.Joe 3 3/4 figures released in the early 80's. These figures were released in Argentina.

However, for our friends in Venezuela, G.I.Joe pickings were slim. Figures were either imported or sent over by family/friends who lived overseas and had access to our favorite modern action figure. In 1990, a company by the name of Rubiplas set out to change that and obtained a license from Hasbro to produce their own figure assortment. Rubiplas opted to use molds of figures released from 82 - 85 rather than license molds of figures produced during that year, or even around that time frame. The exact reason behind this is not completely known.

The figures produced by Rubiplas are extremely rare. To find one in good condition would be considered a gem in anyone's collection. It's because of this fact that many jaws dropped when HissTank.com forum member FigurasDeAccion posted word that he's selling not one, not two...SIX Venezuelan G.I.Joe figures. Included in the assortment are:

• White Cobra Mortal (Includes letter of authenticity)
• Manleh
• Invasor
• Topson
• Redmack
• Shimik
• Original Rubiplas Catalog

If you love o-ring figures and chase after rare/hard to find International pieces, well...you've just stumbled on to something that we may not see again for a very long time to come.

We here at the Tank normally wouldn't Front Page someone's private sale, but this piece of G.I.Joe history cannot go unnoticed.

Click Discuss below to check out more pictures, read full descriptions and throw your hat in the running.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has passed along their latest update. Plenty of new preorders and new arrivals!


GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO SERIES 02 DVD BOX SET
This series occurs after "GI Joe: the Movie" (the animated one) and
includes Sgt. Slaughter as well as many new characters. We have this set
listed at $29.99.
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GI JOE GENERAL HAWK 12" FIGURE
The leader of the GI Joe team is the next 12" figure to arrive. General
Hawk includes comes with switch-out boots and hands, as well as grenades,
pistols, a rifle and all kinds of other costume parts and accessories. We
have this figure listed at $124.99, $10 off the MSRP.
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Don't forget they've got GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 4 listed as well!

Check out the complete update after the jump!

Read More: Site Sponsor Update - BigBadToyStore December 7th 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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IDW Publishing has has passed along a press release regarding the New Cobra Commander!

New COBRA COMMANDER Revealed Today

After the bloody COBRA Civil War, a new commander is crowned.

COBRA will never be the same.

San Diego, CA (December 7, 2011) – IDW Publishing’s COBRA CIVIL WAR end today when the new COBRA COMMANDER is crowned in G.I. JOE: #8, and the stunning aftermath will infect all three intertwined G.I. JOE series—G.I. JOE, COBRA, and SNAKE EYES. This December and under license from Hasbro, IDW’s G.I. JOE universe will never be the same, and each issue reveals a piece of this brand-new direction.

In stores December 7th, G.I. JOE: #8 features writing by Chuck Dixon (Batman, Superman), art by Will Rosado (Green Arrow, Robin) and a cover by Tom Feister (Iron Man, Green Lantern). After months of COBRA CIVIL WAR, the kills have been tallied and it’s time to name the all-new COBRA COMMANDER. Marking this once-in-a-lifetime event, G.I. JOE: #8 will feature a special scratch-off lottery cover, revealing the identity of the new COBRA COMMANDER.

The action and aftermath continue on December 14th in SNAKE EYES #8, written by Dixon with art by Casey Maloney (Star Trek, Children of the Grave), as the ninja commando attempts to rescue his teammate, DUKE, who’s been infected by a lethal virus that’s diving him violently mad. If SNAKE EYES cannot save him in time, DUKE could be the last casualty of the COBRA CIVIL WAR.

In COBRA #8, available on December 21st from writer Mike Costa (Blackhawks, Smoke & Mirrors) and artists Antonio Fuso (Wolverine: Origins, G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds) and Werther dell’Edera (X-Force, Punisher), the reign of the new COBRA COMMANDER begins—leading to January’s status-quo shattering COBRA COMMAND crossover series. An unstoppable series of events is set in motion, the world is about to learn what COBRA already knows: this is a very different kind of COBRA COMMANDER.

All three issues are part of IDW’s photo-cover month, each sporting a variant action cover featuring classic G.I. JOE toys.

Also available on December 7th, G.I. JOE: COBRA: COBRA CIVIL WAR, VOL. 1 takes fans back to the beginning of the COBRA CIVIL WAR, with the first four issues of the COBRA series plus the 10-page prologue from G.I. JOE #0, including origins of the Cobra candidates who aspired to be the next COBRA COMMANDER. Readers can relive the early battles of this unprecedented war.

Want to see more? Check out a preview of GI Joe #8 courtesy of USA Today!

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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‘Tis the Holiday Season and no better time to reveal a movie trailer (except Super Bowl of course).

The Official UK G. I. Joe Movie Facebook Page has been updated with…

"Attention Joes: new trailer coming soon!"

Entertainment Websites such as Dark Horizons state that the recently revealed list of trailers (including G. I. Joe: Retaliation) will hit the internet pretty soon.

Sure enough, within matter of hours, the Teaser Trailer for Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted made its debut. It is worth noticing that the running time posted for Madagascar 3 Teaser Trailer matches 100% with this revealed trailer. Therefore, we can come to a solid conclusion that the 1st G. I. Joe: Retaliation trailer is indeed 2 and a half minutes long.

We will keep you updated as soon as we receive more info.

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Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker Cloud Strife made this custom G.I. Joe POC Claymore.

"A fellow Tanker commissioned me to make Claymore. At first we were leaning towards an ARAH inspired Claymore, but we ended up going for a more modern Claymore, similar to what th POC run has done. "

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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The G. I. Joe Toyline is one of the proudest Franchises… in the world. There are only very few toy brand names that have achieved a legendary status.

The Official Twitter Page of the G. I. Joe Collectors’ Club is sharing with us this cool video of an Adventure Team 12" GI Joe bound to a weather balloon and sent to over 87,000 feet above the ground.

Read More: G. I. Joe Crosses The Final Frontier @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Not a major toy news, but it is worth mentioning that Hasbro is planning to introduce a new “PVC-Less” Toy Packaging by 2013.

This decision comes from their effort to “Go Green”. Hasbro, Inc. announced today that it will eliminate polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from all new core toy and game packaging beginning in 2013. Hasbro has already begun to phase out PVC from some packaging, and has committed to completely eliminating PVC in packaging for new product beginning in 2013.


Check out the entire Press Release we received, after the jump.

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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Director Jon M Chu is telling all the fans to Tweet @ParamountPics to see the G. I. Joe: Retaliation 1st Trailer early.

This new trend is really working, as the fans of Need For Speed franchise recently managed to get their hands on the Need For Speed: Run Michael Bay Trailer, days before it was originally suppose to release by letting their voices heard.

It’s time for us to step-up and demand.

Image courtesy Bernard J. Kleina.

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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…And this is it, folks!

The Official UK G. I. Joe Movie Facebook Page finally revealed the release date of G. I. Joe: Retaliation 1st Trailer.

"The trailer for GI Joe: Retaliation will launch EXCLUSIVELY on our page [Official UK G. I. Joe Movie Facebook Page] at 12:30am Tuesday"

The page first revealed the date as Monday, but the post was taken down momentarily and replaced with a Tuesday Release Date.

Update: Director Jon M Chu tweeted...

"For everyone who has been tweeting @ParamountPics for your GI JOE RETALIATION trailer,It may have worked! I've been getting "phone calls" ha"

Excellent work, Joe Fans! We did it!!!

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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The hype is building up! G. I. Joe: Retaliation is promising to deliver the real goods to the fans. With an All-Star Cast and a talented Crew, the second movie is sure to please everyone.

One such awesome artist is Rhett Reese, who contributed with the Screen Play for the upcoming movie. He is also a member here at HISSTANK.

Mr. Reese moments ago talked to the fans regarding the upcoming Teaser Trailer.

"Yes, our trailer is arriving very soon! I can't divulge content. All I can say is that it's a ton of fun and very representative of the movie at large. I'll be back to check everyone's reactions come Monday night. Really interested to hear what you die-hards say... what you pick up on, what you don't, etc. The good news: there will be so, so much more cool stuff in the movie than what went into the trailer. Trailers are often guilty of showing every cool moment, so that when you attend the actual movie, it's anticlimactic, because you've already seen so much. That is emphatically *not* the case here. Yes, you'll see a lot of cool stuff. But it's just the tip of our proverbial iceberg. Enjoy, everyone, I'll drop by Monday to read your honest opinions,

R"

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