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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Fun Publications sent out another email updating members and customers past and present about their ongoing security issues. Please see below.

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As we continue to work on our systems, you will see some of our services go offline and then come back, so please be patient as we preserve data and clone servers and websites.

We are also taking this opportunity to remove all non-essential services from our eCommerce server. So in the short term in the next day or so, the club forums will be discontinued. It will be several days until we are ready to bring them back under an entirely new piece of software. I know alot of you have been asking for this so, we have decided to replace several of our systems with new packages. This means that you will not have access to the forum for a while at all. We do plan to make the old forum viewable (no posts) in the future.

Since we do not know exactly what data was taken, we are recommending that if your have used common logins or passwords with our system and any other system that your change your passwords in those systems immediately (especially any financial systems)! We will be resetting all of the passwords in our system very soon. Please don't delay in changing your passwords in other locations.

In addition, we have found a few recent articles concerning security issues with other vendors. If you use these services, these issues could possibly impact you. Please read the attached links:

iTunes Hack: Users Report Unauthorized Charges On Accounts

iTunes Accounts Being Hacked to Steal Money From Store Credit | GreenPois0n

Thanks for your support in this difficult time. We will continue to work with our vendors to correct the issues and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused any of our members.

Brian Savage

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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 and vehicles that may have been overlooked by collectors and may deserve a second chance. Now the Steel Crusher was by far the best original vehicle mold that was produced for the Rise Of Cobra GIJOE Movie Line. Somehow I run into fellow collectors who do not own one. Hopefully after taking a look at some of these images, we can change a few minds, and send a few of you on the hunt.

Steel Crusher Rise of Cobra | eBay

Many more GIJOE Movie Steel Crusher images after the jump!

Read More: GIJOE Movie Rise Of Cobra Rewind Steel Crusher @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker Crimson Gord made this custom Cobra Firefly's weapons room mini dio, also did some tweeking to Firefly & his gear.

"Here's my first ever attempt at a cut away diorama.
Firefly has all usable gear, the goggles and knee pads are made with elastics instead of plastic."

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

Read More: Custom Mini Dio Cobra Firefly's Weapons Room @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally Posted by bmorr

is this the only joe thread on the forums? Cause i have a question about the lack of any gi joe prescence at retail. Is this line dying or something?

If you visit Hisstank youll see where are the Jo fans are hiding. But seriously in 2011 we got 45 brand new figures released. Not including vehicle drivers or exclusives.
So I am not sure if Joe is dying or recovering, allot of people said that ROC was bad for the line. I think Hasbro over produced for a very small window to sell a ton of products but you live and learn..

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45?? i only ever see like six characters on the shelves. It doesnt help that all my walmarts dropped them completly.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to HISS Tank.com boards member Kevin Pochron aka sn8ke3y3s for posting up his GIJOE Movie Retaliation Cobra Commander Movie Poster. I hope somebody over at Paramount gets to see this image. This is what GIJOE Fans want to see hanging out at the local Movie Theater. I challenge the marketing team over there to come up with something better. The the gauntlet has been thrown down!

Sound off about the GIJOE Movie Retaliation Cobra Commander Movie Poster. on the HISS Tank.com forums by clicking the Discuss Button

Read More: GIJOE Movie Retaliation Cobra Commander Movie Poster @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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This past Friday, The Hub, a partnership between Hasbro and the Discovery Channel, announced their line up for 2012 & early 2013. Sadly, no G.I.Joe related programs are listed on the roster.

Although The Hub will continue to air programs such as Transformers Prime and air new shows like Littlest Pet Shop and Kaijudo Rise of the Duel Master, there's no site of our favorite 3 3/4" Modern Military Figure.

Although there have been rumors that there was to be a second season of G.I.Joe Renegades and other rumors of a new cartoon that picks up where G.I.Joe Retaliation leaves off...it doesn't look like either have any foundation.

Click the DISCUSS button below to share your thoughts on the topic.

Read More: No G.I.Joe On The Hub's 2012-2013 Schedule @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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

This is your final notice before we officially post up the brackets and first round of voting. If you have not submitted your characters, now is the time!

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: Last Chance G.I. Joe March Madness Returns TOYPOCALYPSE 2012 Edition @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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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 and vehicles that may have been overlooked by collectors and may deserve a second chance. Up next is Desert Battle Ripcord, one of those rare unreleased Rise Of Cobra figures that only made it's way out, via eBay.

G.I. Joe RISE OF COBRA DESERT BATTLE RIPCORD | eBay

Many more GIJOE Movie Ripcord images after the jump!

Read More: GIJOE Movie Rise Of Cobra Rewind Desert Battle Ripcord @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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Your fellow HISS tanker ceraurus made this custom G.I. Joe 30th Torpedo.

The 30th Ann. line may be done but our community customizers are hard at work making customs of figures that could have been but never were.
This 30th Torpedo may seem simple & effective until you check out the parts list in post #1

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

Read More: Custom G.I. Joe 30th Torpedo @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Hasbro's PR team sent out an email relaying info regarding the TFCC credit card security issue, please see below:

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To the G.I. Joe and Transformers fan communities and Fun Publications customers,

Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention and for giving Hasbro the opportunity to respond to a matter that impacts its G.I. Joe and Transformers brands. Please know we take all consumer concerns very seriously and are in regular contact with Fun Publications (our licensee) about the possibility of a breach in security to their online purchasing system for the G.I. Joe and Transformers Collectors' Clubs. Fun Publications is also taking this matter very seriously and is diligently working at identifying any problems, the number of customers affected and ways to ensure it does not happen to any more customers. Hasbro wants consumers to have a positive experience at all touch points for its brands, including transactions with its licensees. As such, we are confident that Fun Publications has detailed instructions and pertinent information available for those consumers who believe they may have been targeted by credit theft via their portals.

Based on our extensive conversations with the Fun Publications team Hasbro wants to convey the following to the fan communities:

Fun Publications has assured us that they are taking necessary measures to curb additional issues, and they are working with third party experts to identify the problem. They anticipate knowing and communicating the cause of the breach as soon as possible to those affected.

-- They believe that the number of customers affected is low relative to the volume of sales transactions made.

-- However, if you believe fraudulent charges have been made to your credit card after making a purchase with any portals for the G.I. Joe or Transformers Collectors' Clubs, we urge you to contact Fun Publications immediately and provide them with the information requested at https://www.transformersclub.com/tccccinfo.cfm or http://gijoeclub.com/ccinfo.cfm by using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of these pages.

-- Fun Publications can also be reached at the following number for additional consumer affairs inquiries relating to the G.I. Joe and Transformers Collectors' Clubs at (817) 448-9863 during regular business hours.

-- As more information becomes available, they will be contacting all affected customers who have notified them about the issue.

Thank you again to all of the fans of our Transformers and G.I. Joe brands for their continued support and for the opportunity to respond to this matter.

Sincerely,

Joe Moscone
on behalf of Hasbro, Inc.

Read More: Hasbro Communication Regarding TFCC Security Issue @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Ah yes, GI Joe Renegades, it's as if we hardly knew ye. With only 1 season, this series managed to have a rather devoted following here, 1 vehicle released and figures in 3 waves of the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line. Nonetheless, it is a series fans miss, and 1 that many recognized as having lots of potential.

Another series that ended earlier than planned, was Transformers Animated. While IDW managed to release a few comics after the cartoon ended, there was something more that came in the form of Jim Sorenson. Sorenson wrote the Transformers Animated Allspark Almanacs, full color books printed on gloss paper. The 2nd volume had numerous homages to GI Joe A Real American Hero, and there were even some homages in the cartoon itself(documented here).

Sorenson is no stranger to GI Joe. He is working on a GI Joe Ark Style Book, with way more material to pull from than his Transformers Ark Books. In addition, Jim Sorenson is a fan of GI Joe Renegades. The description of Allspark Almanac 2 states:

The AllSpark Almanac II captures the magic of the most whimsical TRANSFORMERS series ever with a wondrous examination of this amazing universe. This volume is packed with behind-the-scenes sketches, interesting facts, production artwork, and musings from the characters themselves. Relive the thrill of the final season of Animated and learn what might have been had the show continued. Hard-core fans and neophytes alike will find this an essential tome. You won't want to miss it!

What if we had a GI Joe Renegades Almanac with the following? *Tweaked from the quoted passage above*:

The GI JOE RENEGADES ALMANAC captures the magic of the most whimsical GI JOE series ever with a wondrous examination of this amazing universe. This volume is packed with behind-the-scenes sketches, interesting facts, production artwork, and musings from the characters themselves. Relive the thrill of the only season of Renegades and learn what might have been had the show continued. Hard-core fans and neophytes alike will find this an essential tome. You won't want to miss it!

So the question is, do you want a GI JOE RENEGADES ALMANAC? Let's hear it Renegades fans!

Read More: Do You Want To See A GI JOE RENEGADES ALMANAC? @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The Walmart computers have been glimpses into "what could've been" in the past, showing listings for items that were planned, then subsequently canceled. For example, years back, they had a listing for a Transformers Alternators Cadillac XLR Megatron. That was just one of many other notable items that were listed but never saw the light of day at retail.

HissTank boards member ViperCommando has given us another glimpse into what could've been via the Walmart computers once more. This time we have a list of figures planned for the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line:

• KWINN
• DATA-VIPER
• CRIMSON GUARD
• NIGHT-VIPER
• MODERN FLINT

You may recall that Flint was actually mentioned in the Toy Fair 2011 GI Joe Press Release. Meanwhile, the Night Viper and Crimson Guard were both moved into the GI Joe Retaliation line.

As for Kwinn, Data Viper and Modern Flint, who knows? Since the Crimson Guard and Night Viper got moved into the Retaliation line, will the 3 unaccounted for figures eventually see the light of day as well?

Read More: Walmart Listings Reveal Canceled Wave Featuring Modern Flint, Kwinn, Data Viper And More @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Looking forward to Wednesday for your GI Joe Comic fix? Check out previews for books scheduled for release tomorrow, Wednesday March 7th 2011.

GI Joe Volume 2 #11
The Commander demands annihilation! COBRA's horrific war escalates and the Joes are fighting for their lives in the killing fields. The new Cobra Commander unleashes weapons of unimaginable horror in a scorched earth strategy that will turn the Southeast Asian country of Nanzhao into a lifeless wasteland. Will the Joes stand or run? You already know the answer to that one, don't you?

GI Joe A Real American Hero #176
It's pure pandemonium, as three sides rush to track down the leader of the Blue Ninja menace. Can Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes and Baroness find a way to aid each other in their quest for vengeance? Or will their animosity toward each other give their common enemy the upper hand? Tension runs high as the Blue Ninja threat escalates in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #176!

Read on to preview these new issues!

Read More: GI Joe #11 And GI Joe A Real American Hero #176 Previews @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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IGN recently had chance for a small chat with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson AKA Roadblock of G. I. Joe: Retaliation.

In this interview, Roadblock [sort of] answered a question asked by many fans regarding his character in the movie; “Is Roadblock ‘a Ninja’ in G. I. Joe: Retaliation?”

The Rock says that his character cares deeply about other Joes and hints of a rise to leadership ranks as a soldier.

Mr. Johnson mentions that Roadblock is quite the cook and seen quoting poems.

Read More: G. I. Joe: Retaliation Roadblock's Secret Snake Eyes Connection @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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HISS TANK.com board members have voted and the coveted 64 characters have been chosen. The 64 March Madness GIJOE Characters will be placed into a March Madness Bracket. HISS Tank.com board members will then vote on each face-off until we get our 2012 winner. The GIJOE March Madness Bracket and first round of voting, will begin this Friday!

1)Iceberg
2)Cross Country
3)Raptor
4)Crystal Ball
5)Salvo
6)Scoop
7)Muskrat
8)Bombstrike
9)Psyche Out
10)Keel Haul

11)Billy
12)Sneak Peak
13)Pythona
14)Golobulus
15)Royal Guard
16)Recoil
17)Fast Draw
18)Frostbite
19)Crimson Guard Immortal
20)Pathfinder

21)Colonel Brekhov
22)Horrorshow
23)Daina
24)Stormavik
25)Sgt. Misha
26)Dragonsky
27)Schrage
28)Big Bear
29)Lt. Gorky
30)Wong

31)Interrogator
32)Voltar
33)T.A.R.G.A.T.
34)W. O. R. M. S.
35)Darklon
36)Metalhead
37)Headman
38)Cesspool
39)Headhunter
40)Headhunter Storm Trooper

41)Annihilator
42)Bullhorn
43)Budo
44)Repeater
45)Blizzard
46)Toll Booth
47)Munitia
48)Coolbreeze
49)Kamakura 30th-POC-Upgrade
50)Tomax & Xamot Suits

51)Capt. Grid Iron
52)Serpentor(POC/30th Upgrade)
53)Fridge
54)Spearhead & Max
55)Static Line
56)Drop Zone
57)Undertow
58)Toxo Viper
59)Astro Viper
60)Hydro-Viper

61)S.A.W. Viper
62)Night Viper
63)HEAT Viper
64)Frag Viper

Sound off on the HISS Tank.com forums and pick your March Madness TOYPOCALYPSE 2012 winners.

Read More: G.I. Joe March Madness TOYPOCALYPSE 2012 Meet Your 64 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow Collectibles has announced their next figure from their GIJOE line Snake Eyes and Timber Sixth Scale Figure Set! Snake Eyes and Timber will be available for pre-order next thursday.

Sideshow Collectibles Annouces Snake Eyes & Timber 12-Inch Figure Set

Before the commando known as SNAKE-EYES was recruited by the G.I.JOE team, he lived in isolation in a cabin located in the High Sierras, seeking refuge from the tragedies in his past life. His only companion during this period of solitude was a wild wolf that came to be known as TIMBER. Though never truly tamed in the conventional sense, Timber developed a protectiveness toward his companion, as Snake-Eyes did toward him. When Snake-Eyes joined the GIJOE team in its global pursuit of the terrorist organization COBRA, Timber remained close at hand and ended up serving just as critical a role in vital missions as his companion.

Sideshow Collectibles Annouces Snake Eyes & Timber 12-Inch Figure Set

Read More: SideShow Snake Eyes and Timber Sixth Scale Figure Set @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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HissTank.com is proud to announce a new feature of the site, the Crimson Horsemen Supporter Membership.

This upgrade to your membership at HissTank.com will get you additional storage space and access to private forums of the site. Many folks have been asking for larger PM boxes, more user album picture space, larger avatars - and the like. By upgrading your account with this membership, you will get all that and some lax-rules sub-forums only for staff and members.

To check out all the details on becoming a Crimson Horseman, head on over to this thread here - HissTank Supporter Info.

Read More: Crimson Horsemen Supporter Upgrade Available! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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GIJOE March Madness 2012 Bracket and Round 1 Voting Now Up!

For those of you who were waiting for the GIJOE March Madness 2012 Bracket and Voting, it is now up and live. Make sure you vote for your favorite GIJOE and Cobra characters as only one will make their way to the top, to be our 2012 fans choice winner!

To cast your vote click the Discuss Button.

Read More: GIJOE March Madness 2012 Bracket and Voting Now Up @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Just before the first GIJOE Movie Rise of Cobra was released, there was an official Hasbro/Paramount GIJOE short film produced using GIJOE Action figures. We have posted these videos up once again for those GIJOE Fans that may have missed them, and because they are awesome.

GIJOE Movie Promo The Invasion Of Cobra Island Part 1


GIJOE Movie Promo The Invasion Of Cobra Island Part 2


Would you like to see another GIJOE short film produced using GIJOE Action figures? Sound off by clicking the Discuss Button.

Read More: GIJOE Movie Promo The Invasion Of Cobra Island @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Are you eagerly anticipating Sideshow Collectibles' 2nd take on Sixth Scale Snake Eyes? The new Snake Eyes and Timber Sixth Scale Set will be fully revealed on Sideshow's production blog on March 13th, while preorders start on Thursday with the launch of their newsletter! Meanwhile, Sideshow has posted some new information on their Facebook page:

"This new Snakes Eyes figure will have new muscular arms, two portraits (visor and googles), new sweater and pants, more guns, new sword as well as Timber as a companion piece, which will have two portraits, 15+ points of articulation"

Does this make you want the new Silent Ninja Commando figure even more?

Read More: Sideshow Snake Eyes And Timber Update @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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This weekend kicked off with the news GI Joe Renegades fans have been waiting for, Renegades is finally coming to DVD, on June 5th! Amazon posted the pre-order info and showed the cover for GI Joe Renegades Season 1 Volume 1. Volume 1 features 2 discs running at a combined 300 minutes. Also for those wondering, a few months back, Brian Ward of Shout! Factory did mention that a Blu-ray release is unlikely.

Check out the Renegades Season 1 Volume 1 cover after the jump!

Read More: GI Joe Renegades Season 1 Volume 1 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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This is one of those items that you just don't see every day. I was super lucky to acquire this item at the GIJOE HISSTANK.com Board Member Meet Up hosted by boards member Sirt8669. I have taken the time to provide a quick look at some of the pages inside the GIJOE Manga. In the future I hope to provide better high-res image scans of the GIJOE Manga for everybody to enjoy. For now here enjoy these quick pics.

Many more GIJOE Manga images after the jump.

Read More: GIJOE Manga Japanese Takara Catalog Comic @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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What better way to wrap up the weekend than with another installment of the best 3 & 3/4 Modern Army Comic on the internet, Ages 25 & Up!

In this week's issue, entitled I want to break free!, Roy busts out of prison -- again. If he and Clutch are going to have a showdown, they'll have to do it in their jeeps' natural habitat!

We missed out on an issue last week as HissTank member and all around awesome guy, Numbers, was under the weather. We're glad to report that he's back in fighting shape! Feel better, Buddy!

Check out the latest issue and then join us after the jump!

Read More: Ages 25 & Up #180 - I Want To Break Free Now Online! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: TTT @ Hisstank.com

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HISSTank.com member Python Viper made this custom Cobra Python Patrol Flagg called the Python Leviathan.

"Cobra’s newest weapon of global domination joins the Python Patrol as the PYTHON LEVIATHAN. With full stealth capabilities from radar and most other forms of detection, the PYTHON LEVIATHAN can roam the seas at will and act as the spearhead for Python Patrol in Cobra’s campaigns to destroy G.I.Joe and conquer the world!"

Click the Discuss button for all the pics & details.

Read More: Custom Cobra Python Patrol Flagg For Sale @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.