G.I. Joe News from HissTank.com

HISSTANK · 02-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Not too long ago, the HISS Attack Scout and GI Joe Cycle Armor were sighted at ROSS, and now they have been sighted at another place, Grocery Outlet. HISS Tank boards member kndy spotted each for $9.99.

Happy hunting.

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HISSTANK · 02-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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In a recent interview, Director Jon Chu revealed some information regarding G. I. Joe: Retaliation. He answered some interesting questions fans are asking.

You're a G.I. Joe fan. In a perfect world, would you rather have just rebooted this franchise from scratch considering the first movie is nothing like G.I. Joe?
Yeah, I mean, for any filmmaker you want to start with nothing.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is not in this movie. Under the mask, is this the same character that Levitt played?
No. [Smiling] But we figured out a way that's pretty nice. And you get the Cobra Commander that you've always wanted. Or, to me, what I always wanted: a bad-ass villain. He's one of the most iconic villains ever. I'm even following him on Twitter -- he's so funny.

Was that one of your first commands as director? "Cobra Commander has to look like Cobra Commander."
Yeah, definitely, no doubt. That and no lips on Snake Eyes. And no laser guns. And as much real, physical stunts as we can. I don't want to shoot on a green screen. Of course we had to do some green screen, but, for the most part, we got to shoot a lot of practical stunts.

And we may see Destro?
[Smiling] You may see a little glimpse of Destro. We'll have to see. Speaking of the comic book, I love "Silent Interlude." It's one of my favorite. Obviously that changed everything for Joe. We do a little homage in our movie to "Silent Interlude." I'm very excited for the fans to see what we do with that.

Check out the entire interview at Huffington Post.

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tristam · 02-13-2012, 05:21 PM

ooh a SIlent Interlude portion in the movie?

i AM excited!

HISSTANK · 02-13-2012, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Over the last few months I have heard a lot of opinions, both good, and bad on why Wu-Tang Clan co-founder the RZA was chosen to play Blind Master in the upcoming GIJOE Retaliation Movie. I'm not a huge fan of The Wu-Tang but I instantly knew this was going to be a good fit for the role. You see, RZA is a huge fan of the martial arts movies that influenced his development of the Wu-Tang Clan and much of their underlying philosophy. Anyone familiar with the hip-hop super-group the Wu-Tang Clan knows that “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” is essential viewing for any martial arts movie fanboy.

At the Toy Fair 2012 Hasbro GIJOE Retaliation presentation, John Warden let us know he had a conversation with RZA to discuss his action figure for the GIJOE Movie line-up. John seemed impressed by his knowledge of martial arts weapons, as he requested very specific iconic weapons that have been featured in old school martial arts films from years past. One such weapon request was the traditional hat worn in Asian cultures around the world, the "Conical", but more specifically the Golden Conical! Now to most of you GIJOE fans out there on the Tank, this may mean nothing to you, but to the few martial arts fans, including myself who are out there on the boards, I instantly understood exactly what RZA was looking for.....and now for your viewing pleasure I give you the Chinese Super Ninjas, Gold Element Fight!

I know this news story may seem a little bit of over kill just for one weapon, but I personally think this was one of the best action figures we have seen for the GIJOE Movie and I give the RZA much respect for his knowledge of martial arts films, and I know he is going to nail the role of Blind Master.

If you liked the Chinese Super Ninjas Gold Element Fight the click the discuss button to check out the Red Ninja Fire Element Fight!

Read More: GIJOE Retaliation Blind Master RZA Wu-Tang Clan Movie Figure @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-13-2012, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We've just received the Hasbro GI Joe Retaliation press kit images which were shown at Toy Fair 2012 earlier today. Some of the items have been seen before, while others are new. In addition, we have information on which waves the new figures(not all of which are listed) will be released in.

GI Joe Single Carded Figures

Wave 1

Cobra Commander
Red Ninja
Duke
Snake Eyes
Zartan
Snake Eyes
Storm Shadow
Cobra Trooper
GI Joe Trooper

Wave 2

Battle Kata Roadblock
Ninja Duel Snake Eyes

Wave 3

Alley Viper
Cyber Ninja
Joe Colton
Lady Jaye
Dragon Ninja

Wave 4

Blind Master
Kim Arashikage

Wave 5

Crimson Guard
Night Viper

GI Joe Retaliation Ninja Showdown Assortment

Ninja Showdown Set
Ninja Dojo Set

GI Joe Retaliation Alpha Vehicles

Wheel Blaster With Firefly
Ninja Speed Cycle With Snake Eyes

GI Joe Retaliation Bravo Vehicles

Fang Boat
Ninja Commando 4x4

GI Joe Retaliation Delta Vehicles

Ghost HAWK II
HISS Tank

GI Joe Retaliation 10 Inch Ninja Commandos

Ninja Commando Roadblock
Ninja Commando Snake Eyes

GI Joe Retaliation Role Play Items

Blade Of Justice
Kata Gear
Masks
Battle Kata Blaster

Check out all the images after the jump!

Stay tuned to HISSTANK for more Toy Fair 2012 coverage all weekend long - and be sure to check out Transformers news at TFW2005.com, Thundercats news at Thundercats.ws and all other Action Figure and Toy News at Toyark.com.

Read More: Hasbro GI Joe Retaliation Press Kit Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-14-2012, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker Gerry528 made this custom G.I. Joe 25th V.A.M.P.

"I started by giving it a good coat of WWII olive drab, added some line and a hook to the molded winch, a real fabric roll on the hood and a painted dash panel."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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HISSTANK · 02-14-2012, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the next entry in our GI JOE Premium Format Figure line, Baroness. Cobra's second in command is presented in stunning 1:4 scale featuring a detailed fabric costume and signature weaponry. Measuring approximately 22 inches tall, each piece is hand finished and painted, each with its own unique quality and attention to detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. The Baroness Premium Format Figure captures the beautiful femme fatale in striking detail and makes an outstanding addition to any GI JOE or COBRA collection.

Baroness Premium Format Figure - Sideshow Collectibles

Baroness Premium Format Figure - Sideshow Collectibles

Read More: Happy Valentine's Day Baroness Sideshow Exclusive Edition Still Available @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-14-2012, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Gregg Katzman of UGO recently talked with some of the cast members from GI Joe Retaliation. In this interview we learn that:

Roadblock is impossible to kill
Jon Chu wanted to milk Snake Eyes VS Storm Shadow in the movie, and will have an epic fight
Snake Eyes can only beat Roadblock in a fight by cheating, Firefly is a big bad evil mother%$^&*r
The GI Joe team could beat the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
According to Jon Chu, Rise Of Cobra wasn't exactly Joe tradition whereas GI Joe Retaliation goes back to tradition.

On the first film, G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

Chu: A lot of people liked it for whatever reason... it was fun and it was crazy. I liked it because it was fun, but it wasn’t necessarily Joe tradition. This one we go back to tradition. We bring back some of the old winks and nods and reinvent it for a new generation. It is on the ground, you get to feel the military world, the ninja world as a real world with some fantastical elements. It’s a re-attitude. It’s going to be a really, really fun movie. Just by having The Rock and by having Bruce Willis in it I hope indicates to everyone that we’re very serious about continuing the G.I. Joe tradition and reinventing the brand for everybody. We’re serious about making it kick-ass and not just soft.

So there you have it, the Retaliation crew has spoketh!

Read More: The Rock Says Roadblock Can Beat Snake Eyes And More Info From The Retaliation Cast @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-14-2012, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We now present you with an advanced review for GI Joe Retaliation Prequel #1 by IDW Publishing, scheduled for release tomorrow, February 15th 2012!

GI Joe Retaliation Prequel #1
John Barber (w) o Salvador Navarro (a & c)
Snake Eyes and Roadblock. Perhaps the most dangerous of all the Joes--their combination of stealth, cunning, power and raw courage is nearly unmatched. But what unspoken bond do they share? Find out their never-before-revealed secrets in this prequel to the summers most anticipated action movie!

We've also attached the preview images. Forewarning: our review may contain slight spoilers! Read on to see how this issue turned out and preview it!

Read More: HissTank Reviews GI Joe Retaliation Prequel #1 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

[quote]Cinema Blend caught up with Jon M Chu and Lorenzo Di Bonaventura recently to discuss GI Joe Retaliation. Di Bonaventura talks about how the movie is meant to appeal to all ages, from the fans who grew up with the original 12 Inch GI Joe like he did, to GI Joe A Real American Hero fans and beyond. When asked if Channing Tatum will be in the movie much, he talks about how even if Duke isn't in Retaliation much, they can always bring him back in the future. He also confirms that Storm Shadow Plays An Even Bigger Role In GI Joe 2.

Chu talks about growing up, playing with GI Joes in his backyard. He sought a more grounded feel for the movie, going for a more realistic approach. Vehicles will accumulate kill marks over time in the movie. He also goes over how they came up with Roadblock quoting Jay-Z in the GI Joe Retaliation Super Bowl Trailer. Check out the videos below:

HISSTANK · 02-15-2012, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker gzgoo made this custom G.I. Joe Iron Soldier, AKA Robo Joe. Battle damage was added by sculpting with apoxy putty.

"One LED light is put into the head so the eyes can light up. batteries are put on the back of the body with switch attached to control the light. "

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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HISSTANK · 02-15-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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"Thank you to everyone who participated! Here are the final entries we have selected for the 2012 Winter Giveaway. There were so many good ones to pick from and only 10 spots available, so it was a tough choice. Again, thanks for participating everyone. We hope you had fun!

The final winner will be selected according to who gets the most votes in the poll thread. So, make sure to vote for your favorite caption. Good luck to all the final 10."

Kokomo Toys now has over 20,000 parts in nearly 5,000 separate listings on eBay as of today. This will be the first run of our vintage items for 2012 until we restock after Joe Con 2012. So, grab your parts lists and come check us out on eBay.

GIJOE Instructions: Vintage Vehicle Instructions in Kokomo Toys store on eBay!

GIJOE File Cards: Vintage GI Joe Cobra File Cards items in Kokomo Toys store on eBay!

GIJOE Figure Parts: Vintage GI Joe Cobra Parts in Kokomo Toys store on eBay!

GIJOE Vehicle Parts: Vintage GI Joe Cobra Vehicle Parts in Kokomo Toys store on eBay!

We also have tons of 30th Anniversary and Renegades figures including army builders now on eBay for just $6.00, but if you MAKE AN OFFER for $5.00 we will accept. Get you an entire army of Steel Brigades or Hazard Vipers cheaper than any big box department store.

GIJOE items in Kokomo Toys store on eBay!

To cast your vote on the contest click the Discuss Button.

Read More: Kokomo Toys: Winter 2012 Giveaway (TOP 10 POLL) @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-15-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTANK · 02-16-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Yesterday we posted our GI Joe Retaliation Prequel #1 Review, and we mentioned the following:

A new costume for Storm Shadow
F35B Lightning II modified for the Joes
Stealth Sky Striker?

Now the costume shown for Storm Shadow is similar to the original 1984 design, with elements of the 1st DDP design by Mike Zeck(notice the trim lines on the mask). Much of Retaliation has been kept under wraps, and last summer, we got word that Storm Shadow would have a new look in GI Joe 2. The costume shown in the latest GI Joe Retaliation Trailer and at Toy Fair 2012(Ninja Duel Storm Shadow in wave 2) looks the same as the one used in Rise Of Cobra. Perhaps Storm Shadow changes costumes later in the film? We don't know if this costume in the comic will be used just yet, but if it is, this is the 1st look at it!

A modified F-35 does show up in the issue. Soon after, what appears to be a Stealth Sky Striker lands in the GI Joe PIT. The planes on the flightline definitely have Sky Striker cockpits. The control surfaces of the plane are more angular, evoking stealthiness. The most notable difference is the silhouette: the F-35 and Sky Striker(modified F-14) have entirely different silhouettes. Now we have seen artists confuse references, like the time Herbe Trimpe drew the Skystriker with parts from both the F-15 Eagle and F-14 Tomcat in GI Joe A Real American Hero #35. However the F-35 and F-14 share nothing alike. Neither an F-35 nor a modified Sky Striker showed up at Toy Fair. There are also 16 items left to reveal for the Retaliation line, and Hasbro sometimes saves bigger items for Fall.

Fans have clamored for the F-35 since it is a modernized fighter. Meanwhile, the Sky Striker XP21F was designed with more modular parts than the original. For example, the horizontal stabilizers and cockpit are no longer molded as part of the fuselage, and the wings are split near the slats. If Hasbro wanted to, they could make a futuristic, and/or stealthy Sky Striker by tooling new modular parts, like they did with the Pursuit Of Cobra Ghost HAWK. Some of the GI Joe Retaliation Vehicles are retooled vehicles from both the Pursuit Of Cobra and GI Joe 30th Anniversary lines. Some have a minimal amount of new parts, some are more extensive, like the new Retaliation HISS Tank.

Take a look at possibly new designs after the jump!

Read More: GI Joe Retaliation F35B, Possible Stealth Sky Striker And Storm Shadow's New Costume? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-16-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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MTV Movies Blog had a chance to speak with Jon Chu this past weekend about GI Joe Retaliation. In this short interview, Chu mentions that his favorite 2 Joes are Roadblock & Snake Eyes(who according to Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, GI Joe Retaliation is centered on).

Chu also spoke about his desire to reinvent the most iconic Cobra character of all, Cobra Commander!

One of the big welcome changes to the sequel comes in the form of Cobra Commander. While Joseph Gordon-Levitt's surprising turn in "Rise of Cobra" was appreciated, it wasn't the Cobra that Chu knew growing up. He wanted to change that.

"There are a couple things I really wanted to do in this movie. One of those things was reinvent Cobra Commander, to do it the way I remember him and take him to the next level," Chu said. "To me, Cobra is one of the most iconic villains of all time. I just wanted to know that was him. I wanted to make him more badass than ever."

Part of making Cobra "more badass than ever" involved starting from scratch with him. "We got to design him from the ground up. Creating the mask, we went through 35 revisions and how his voice was going to be, how reflective it was going to be," Chu said. "He's definitely a huge presence, and I can't wait. I'm sort of trying to hide a little bit, so people when they come don't know what to expect from Cobra, which is sort of the fun part of it."

Check the video below!

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Read More: Jon Chu On Reinventing Cobra Commander @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-16-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTANK · 02-17-2012, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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G.I. Joe March Madness returns, 2012 TOYPOCALYPSE Edition!

HISSTANK.com boards members use this thread to submit 64 unproduced character - deco - designs from any part of the G.I.Joe Universe. Your selections should be Figures only, no vehicles. If there is a figure you would like to see produced in the current "Modern Era" body style, that has yet to see the light of day, now is your chance to vote!

ANY and ALL character that has been seen in the G.I. Joe Universe is open for nomination.

Read More: Reminder G.I. Joe March Madness Returns TOYPOCALYPSE 2012 Edition @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-18-2012, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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In the past few days there's been quite a bit of GI Joe Retaliation news posted, primarily interviews with cast members.

MTV Movies Blog caught up with The Rock where he reveals that he fights Cobra Commander in Retaliation. Cobra Commander isn't just in a leadership role, he's a physical adversary to the Joes this time around:

Johnson confirmed that there will be a physical tussle between his character and Cobra, giving Roadblock a more worthy opponent. "[Cobra Commander] is a physical adversary, as well as Firefly. That was one of the cool things about the script and about this character; it's finding the right adversary and building to that," Johnson said. "So we have Firefly and then ultimately Cobra."

Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog

In addition, Moviefone caught up with DJ Cotrona and Adrianne Palicki. Both were fans of GI Joe while growing up, and Cotrona reveals that he was disappointed with Rise Of Cobra:

As a G.I. Joe fan, did you like the first movie?
Cotrona: As a G.I. Joe fan, I was disappointed. Strictly as a G.I. Joe fan, I was disappointed. I think it was a big, fun film. A big sci-fi, family fun film that everybody could enjoy.

Palicki: Visually fun...

Cotrona: But it took a lot of liberties, I felt. And when we came around to making this one, I think everyone was on the same page about focusing on that, specifically. And trying to make sure that it fits into the classic idea of G.I. Joe. Aesthetically and character design and background -- I think it really got it right this time.

In addition he talks about wanting to do Retaliation right and what he wanted to see:

Was there any thought of, "You know, not everyone liked the first movie, maybe I shouldn't do the sequel"?

Cotrona: Just as a fan, I was hesitant hearing that they were going to do another one. Only because, stand alone, it was a good movie. It was successful, it was fun, it was entertaining and there were some amazing actors in it. But the G.I. Joe concept that I grew up with, I wasn't satiated. I wanted to see those classic Larry Hama comic book characters. The great thing is, when I first met with Jon and Lorenzo: that was the focus. It was to bring those characters to life as closely to how they were intended as possible. And make it a big, fun movie that everybody can actually enjoy.

More video interviews from SuperHeroHype can be seen after the jump!

Read More: The Rock Fights Cobra Commander, DJ Cotrona Disappointed In Rise Of Cobra And More @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-19-2012, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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Here we are bringing you the IDW May 2012 G. I. Joe Solicitations.

G.I. Joe: Ongoing Vol. 2 #13
Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #13
G.I. Joe: Cobra #13
G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Prequel
G.I. JOE: Special Missions Box Set
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #178
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Vol. 4

Findout more about each comic book, after the jump.

Read More: IDW May 2012 G. I. Joe Solicitations @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-19-2012, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTANK finds out that, a mysterious new book is listed on various online bookstores. The title of the book is G. I. Joe: Roots of Retaliation. There is a good chance that this is a comic book based on the fact that it is written and illustrated by artists known among the fans of the G. I. Joe [Comic Book] Franchise and is published by the popular comic book publisher IDW Publishing.

The book is slated to release on June 19th, which is fairly close to the release of the upcoming movie; G. I. Joe: Retaliation by director Jon Chu.

No cover image or description is available at the moment. However, the following information is revealed.

G.I. JOE: Roots of Retaliation [Paperback]
by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, Marshall Rogers and Frank Springer

Product Details

Paperback: 104 pages
Release Date: June 19, 2012
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1613772726
ISBN-13: 978-1613772720

You can preorder the book at Amazon.

Read More: G. I. Joe: Roots Of Retaliation @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-20-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTANK.com is taking a look back at GIJOE Movie Toys from Rise of Cobra aka ROC! We will be featuring figures that may have been overlooked by collectors and may deserve a second chance. Once again we find one of the best Snake Eyes figures ever made, hiding out inside the GIJOE Movie Rescue Mission Target Exclusive box set. If you live outside the USA, you may have missed out on this Target Exclusive, so take a look and sound off on the HISS Tank.com forums.

GIJOE MOVIE Rise of Cobra Rescue Mission | eBay

Many more GIJOE Movie Snake Eyes images after the jump!

Read More: GIJOE Movie Rise Of Cobra Rewind Rescue Mission Snake Eyes @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-21-2012, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker Wry1 made these 3 custom GI Joe Scarlett, RnR, Ripcord.

"Finally finished these up. Super fun pieces, especially the ink on RnR. Ripcord and RnR are commissions, Scarlett I did....just for fun."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

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HISSTANK · 02-21-2012, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Not too long ago, HissTank boards member and resident customizer arch2b initiated work on his Custom Python Patrol Sky Striker XP21F. Now, while some frown upon repainting a GI Joe vehicle into Cobra colors and vice versa, sometimes the end result turns out to be, well....breathtaking! With a combination of custom sticker sheets from CobraStickers.com and time spent painstakingly masking off areas for the unique Python Patrol camo, the end result is one of the deadliest Skystrikers ever seen. See for yourself after the jump!

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HISSTANK · 02-21-2012, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Another chapter in IDW's Cobra series is set for release tomorrow!

Cobra #10
Mike Costa (w) o Alex Cal (a) o Dave Wilkins, Antonio Fuso (c)
COBRA COMMAND CONTINUES! As the new COBRA COMMANDER lashes out against an unprepared world, the rest of Cobra questions The Council's decision... with deadly results. Meanwhile, the Joes search for a pattern in Cobra's attacks, and a fan-favorite character returns-but will even that be enough to turn the tide of battle?

Read on to preview this issue!

Read More: Cobra #10 Preview @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

HISSTANK · 02-21-2012, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

[quote]Cinema Blend has posted a few more interviews, this time with:

DJ Cotrona states the following about GI Joe Retaliation
It's grittier
Less childish/sci fi
More realistic without being dark
Focused on being as close to canon as possible
Seems to be getting a good reception with what little footage has been shown so far

02-13-2012, 05:21 PM	#3853
tristam Philippine Collector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 65	ooh a SIlent Interlude portion in the movie? i AM excited! __________________ Sig pics can be no larger than 500 pixels wide, 200 pixels high and must be below 40KB. -Toyark Staff

02-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#3855
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: We've just received the Hasbro GI Joe Retaliation press kit images which were shown at Toy Fair 2012 earlier today. Some of the items have been seen before, while others are new. In addition, we have information on which waves the new figures(not all of which are listed) will be released in. GI Joe Single Carded Figures Wave 1 Cobra Commander Red Ninja Duke Snake Eyes Zartan Snake Eyes Storm Shadow Cobra Trooper GI Joe Trooper Wave 2 Battle Kata Roadblock Ninja Duel Snake Eyes Wave 3 Alley Viper Cyber Ninja Joe Colton Lady Jaye Dragon Ninja Wave 4 Blind Master Kim Arashikage Wave 5 Crimson Guard Night Viper GI Joe Retaliation Ninja Showdown Assortment Ninja Showdown Set Ninja Dojo Set GI Joe Retaliation Alpha Vehicles Wheel Blaster With Firefly Ninja Speed Cycle With Snake Eyes GI Joe Retaliation Bravo Vehicles Fang Boat Ninja Commando 4x4 GI Joe Retaliation Delta Vehicles Ghost HAWK II HISS Tank GI Joe Retaliation 10 Inch Ninja Commandos Ninja Commando Roadblock Ninja Commando Snake Eyes GI Joe Retaliation Role Play Items Blade Of Justice Kata Gear Masks Battle Kata Blaster Check out all the images after the jump! Stay tuned to HISSTANK for more Toy Fair 2012 coverage all weekend long - and be sure to check out Transformers news at TFW2005.com, Thundercats news at Thundercats.ws and all other Action Figure and Toy News at Toyark.com. Read More: Hasbro GI Joe Retaliation Press Kit Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

02-14-2012, 03:00 PM	#3858
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Gregg Katzman of UGO recently talked with some of the cast members from GI Joe Retaliation. In this interview we learn that: Roadblock is impossible to kill Jon Chu wanted to milk Snake Eyes VS Storm Shadow in the movie, and will have an epic fight Snake Eyes can only beat Roadblock in a fight by cheating, Firefly is a big bad evil mother%$^&r The GI Joe* team could beat the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles According to Jon Chu, Rise Of Cobra wasn't exactly Joe tradition whereas GI Joe Retaliation goes back to tradition. On the first film, G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra Chu: A lot of people liked it for whatever reason... it was fun and it was crazy. I liked it because it was fun, but it wasn’t necessarily Joe tradition. This one we go back to tradition. We bring back some of the old winks and nods and reinvent it for a new generation. It is on the ground, you get to feel the military world, the ninja world as a real world with some fantastical elements. It’s a re-attitude. It’s going to be a really, really fun movie. Just by having The Rock and by having Bruce Willis in it I hope indicates to everyone that we’re very serious about continuing the G.I. Joe tradition and reinventing the brand for everybody. We’re serious about making it kick-ass and not just soft. So there you have it, the Retaliation crew has spoketh! Read More: The Rock Says Roadblock Can Beat Snake Eyes And More Info From The Retaliation Cast @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

02-16-2012, 03:40 AM	#3864
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: Yesterday we posted our GI Joe Retaliation Prequel #1 Review, and we mentioned the following: A new costume for Storm Shadow F35B Lightning II modified for the Joes Stealth Sky Striker? Now the costume shown for Storm Shadow is similar to the original 1984 design, with elements of the 1st DDP design by Mike Zeck(notice the trim lines on the mask). Much of Retaliation has been kept under wraps, and last summer, we got word that Storm Shadow would have a new look in GI Joe 2. The costume shown in the latest GI Joe Retaliation Trailer and at Toy Fair 2012(Ninja Duel Storm Shadow in wave 2) looks the same as the one used in Rise Of Cobra. Perhaps Storm Shadow changes costumes later in the film? We don't know if this costume in the comic will be used just yet, but if it is, this is the 1st look at it! A modified F-35 does show up in the issue. Soon after, what appears to be a Stealth Sky Striker lands in the GI Joe PIT. The planes on the flightline definitely have Sky Striker cockpits. The control surfaces of the plane are more angular, evoking stealthiness. The most notable difference is the silhouette: the F-35 and Sky Striker(modified F-14) have entirely different silhouettes. Now we have seen artists confuse references, like the time Herbe Trimpe drew the Skystriker with parts from both the F-15 Eagle and F-14 Tomcat in GI Joe A Real American Hero #35. However the F-35 and F-14 share nothing alike. Neither an F-35 nor a modified Sky Striker showed up at Toy Fair. There are also 16 items left to reveal for the Retaliation line, and Hasbro sometimes saves bigger items for Fall. Fans have clamored for the F-35 since it is a modernized fighter. Meanwhile, the Sky Striker XP21F was designed with more modular parts than the original. For example, the horizontal stabilizers and cockpit are no longer molded as part of the fuselage, and the wings are split near the slats. If Hasbro wanted to, they could make a futuristic, and/or stealthy Sky Striker by tooling new modular parts, like they did with the Pursuit Of Cobra Ghost HAWK. Some of the GI Joe Retaliation Vehicles are retooled vehicles from both the Pursuit Of Cobra and GI Joe 30th Anniversary lines. Some have a minimal amount of new parts, some are more extensive, like the new Retaliation HISS Tank. Take a look at possibly new designs after the jump! Read More: GI Joe Retaliation F35B, Possible Stealth Sky Striker And Storm Shadow's New Costume? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

02-19-2012, 04:40 PM	#3869
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com Quote: Here we are bringing you the IDW May 2012 G. I. Joe Solicitations. G.I. Joe: Ongoing Vol. 2 #13 Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #13 G.I. Joe: Cobra #13 G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Prequel G.I. JOE: Special Missions Box Set G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #178 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Vol. 4 Findout more about each comic book, after the jump. Read More: IDW May 2012 G. I. Joe Solicitations @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.