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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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ws_toys has put up an auction for the M.A.R.S. Industries Trooper from G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra! This figure has a red mask and no "V" on the helmet, to differentiate it from the M.A.R.S. Industries Officer.

Click on the title bar to see check it out!

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Round One of Hasbro's 2009 G.I. Joe Q&A is just around the corner. If you would like to submit a Question for the G.I. Joe Q&A you must post them by Friday, February 27th, with answers to our 5 submitted Questions due back Friday the 13th March 2009.

To Post a Question click the Discuss Button.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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New exclusive high res images of upcoming G.I. Joe Movie Rise of Cobra Snake Fries Mr. Potato Head. He is keeping his eyes peeled for all enemies!

To view the new Snake Fries images click the Title Bar.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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New Exclusive HissTank.com Heavy Duty G.I. Joe Movie images and action figure review. Find out how the new ROC figures match up against collector fan favorite 25th/ Modern Era line figures.

Hershel Dalton CODE NAME: Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty combines brains and brawn to support the G.I. Joe Team with tactical expertise and muscular might. He knows the optimal weapons to use in any situation and will never stand down until every last Cobra is defeated.

Hershel Dalton CODE NAME: Heavy Duty

To view the new Heavy Duty images click the Title Bar.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow Collectibles has announced their next 12" G.I. Joe figure; Storm Shadow!

COBRA is extending its command with the new announcement of our Storm Shadow 12-inch Figure and more specialized troopers on the way! The GI Joe fans in Sideshow's design and development departments are geeking out over the chance to display their Cobra power on their shelves! To give all of our Joe collectors a taste of how cool this will be, they have assembled our Cobra Commander, Storm Shadow, and Cobra Trooper guard into one awesome 12-inch figure group photo, which is now posted in our Production Blog

To view the new images click here:Sideshow Collectibles

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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New exclusive high res images of upcoming G.I. Joe Movie Rise of Cobra Snake Fries Mr. Potato Head. He is keeping his eyes peeled for all enemies!

To view the new Snake Fries images click the Title Bar.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to www.costumecraze.com we get a really good look at the Mask the Doctor will use in the upcoming G.I. Joe Movie Rise of Cobra.


The Doctor is a brilliant scientist who's always developing the latest technologies to assist the efforts of James McCullen and M.A.R.S. Induistries. Some of his experiments deal with mind control and other questionable acts.

To view the new Images of The Doctor click the Title Bar.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to www.entertainmentearth.com/ for posting up new images of upcoming G.I. Joe Monopoly Collector's Edition.

The classic game of real-estate gets an extreme makeover! Control the entire G.I. Joe world in a fantasy game of deal-making and risk-taking, collecting the most iconic bases and locations from the 80s G.I. Joe animated series.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Sideshow Collectibles has announced their next 12" G.I. Joe figure; Storm Shadow!

COBRA is extending its command with the new announcement of our Storm Shadow 12-inch Figure and more specialized troopers on the way! The GI Joe fans in Sideshow's design and development departments are geeking out over the chance to display their Cobra power on their shelves! To give all of our Joe collectors a taste of how cool this will be, they have assembled our Cobra Commander, Storm Shadow, and Cobra Trooper guard into one awesome 12-inch figure group photo, which is now posted in our Production Blog

To view the new images click here:Sideshow Collectibles

Read More: SideShowToys Storm Shadow Pre-Order Now Up @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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New Exclusive HissTank.com Ripcord G.I. Joe Movie images and action figure review.

Wallace Weems CODENAME: Ripcord

Military Pilot Ripcord is the best friend of Conrad "Duke" Hauser. While chasing villains in Paris, he uses an Accelerator Suit that increases his speed and strength and has gas-propelled grappling spears and a spinning gatling gun.

To view the new Images click the Title Bar.

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

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HissTank Board Member Chans Formers has posted pictures of his custom Optimus Prime Hiss Tank!

This custom is part of HissTank.com's Transformers Vs G.I. Joe Custom Contest!

You can check out the details of this contest and see more pictures of this entry and other entries by clicking on the Discuss Button below!

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

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Our own Bad Sociologist has posted pictures of his Custom 25th Anniversary Cobra-La Royal Guard Figure!

Whether you're a fan of Cobra-La or not, this custom is sure to please!

To check out more pics and share your thoughts on this figure, click the Discuss Button below!

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

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Another entry in to HissTank's Transformers vs. G.I.Joe Custom Contest has been entered by our own Dr. Vile!

This time around, the good Doctor has submitted his custom Decepticon Skywarp disguised as a Cobra Night Raven!

More pictures of this awesome custom can be seen in Dr. Vile's Custom Night Raven/Skywarp thread!

To learn more details about this awesome contest and to see other entires submitted so far, click on the Discuss Button below!

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

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Armed with a Hyundai and a Vinyl Cutter, HissTank Board Member Mr. Sci Fi has taken customizing one step further and customized his own car!

The streets of Seattle will know to fear Cobra!...or at least it's pet population will!

To check out more pictures, click the Title Bar. To share your thoughts on this awesome upgrade, click on the Discuss Button below!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Shown here is an out-of-box image of Combat Heroes figures from G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra!

Shown here are: Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Duke(Reactive Armor), Duke(desert uniform), General Hawk, Heavy Duty, The Baroness, Neo Viper, Cobra Commander, & M.A.R.S. Officer!

Click on the thumbnail to the left to take a closer look!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Newsarama attended Wondercon, and reports the following information from IDW's G.I. Joe panel:

Moving over to G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, which is set to hit theaters August 7th, a four issue movie prequel miniseries was discussed. Current G.I. Joe comic writer Chuck Dixon will be writing, with SL Gallant on art. Joe Corroney will be the cover artist. Each issue will be a solo story dealing with one of the characters in the film, giving their backstories. Duke, Destro, Baroness, and Snake Eyes are featured in issues one through four respectively. It is set to be released March through June.

Tipton is also adapting the film, with Casey Maloney as artist. The book will be colored from Maloney's pencils. After the film, a follow-up focusing on Snake Eyes is being scheduled, co-written by actor Ray Park who portrays the character in the film along with writer Kevin Van Hook (Superman and Batman versus Vampires and Werewolves). SL Gallant will be providing art to this project as well, which is set for a fall 2009 release.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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As proven by last week's Poll Of the Week(POW), G.I. Joe: Resolute is a cartoon that most joe fans eagerly await. The very first G.I. Joe cartoon to be aimed at older audiences, it is one of the most highly anticipated media tie-ins for this year.

Another huge media tie-in is the very first live-action movie for the brand, G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra. Catered to audiences young, and old, this movie utilized a huge budget, and could be one of the hottest summer blockbusters this year.

So the POW for this week is:

Are you more excited for G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, or G.I. Joe: Resolute?

Discuss!

Read More: POW: G.I. Joe: Rise Of Cobra VS G.I. Joe: Resolute @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The 22 minutes comic pack featuring the debut of Tunnel Rat in the modern era line, and Storm Shadow(training) has been reviewed!

This is the 2nd comic pack from G.I. Joe: Resolute, with an all new comic written by Larry Hama.

So how did this comic pack turn out? Click on the discuss button below to check out vadersquest's thoughts on it!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Newsarama caught up with Chuck Dixon & Robert Atkins, the creative team behind IDW's G.I. Joe at Mega Con, and reported the following:

MegaCon saw a number of writers and artists talking with the fans over the weekend, and Newsarama was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sit down with Chuck Dixon and Robert Atkins to discuss their work on G.I. Joe at IDW.

The two started off by saying, with a laugh, that their plans for the book included lots and lots and lots of action. Dixon and Atkins agreed that working together on this book has been smooth going, and that they have both been pleased with the pacing so far. Dixon made it clear that in writing the book, he concentrates more on the G.I. Joe fans than the comic fans, and that part of the beauty of G.I. Joe is that it already has a built-in fan base. Dixon realizes, of course, that there is a lot of pressure to make sure that the “built-in” fan base is happy, but at the same time, it takes off some of the pressure of having to try and go out there and build a whole new group of fans for a new series. Dixon said he wants to do all he can to maintain G.I. Joe’s coolness factor. He also said another aspect of the book is all the “tech stuff,” as he called it, which he deferred to Atkins, saying how hard it is to find an artist who is able to integrate all of this stuff and make it look believable. He added that anyone can draw this stuff to some degree, but the real question is whether they can make it look believable. As far as Dixon is concerned, Atkins excels on that point, which makes his job easier, allowing him to pretty much write whatever he wants, knowing Atkins can handle it.

Atkins was a big fan of G.I. Joe growing up, collecting the toys and comics himself. When he heard IDW was picking up the series, his first thought was that whoever drew the comic better do a good job. He did not have any connections with IDW at the time, but when it turned out that he got the job, he suddenly realized that he was the one who would have to do a good job. Atkins indicated that all of the feedback they have received so far has been good, which has encouraged them. He doesn’t believe it is too hard to put this kind of book out, but it all depends on finding that right balance that is G.I. Joe. He believes that G.I. Joe has got a military story, with elements of fantasy and sci-fi, to a certain extent, which makes it fun and makes it not the grim and gritty realism – it is escapism in a military genre. Atkins believes that Dixon has done a great job in finding that perfect balance, and he knows that is what is really important to the fans.

Dixon then added that, since he is catering to the G.I. Joe fans, they will get excited when they see characters and vehicles used throughout the series, not necessarily in every issue on every page, but who will in some way play integral parts to the story and series. He eventually plans to use every G.I. Joe character, even if they only have a few panels, since he believes that every Joe is somebody’s favorite, and he doesn’t want to leave any out. They all serve a function, so it is easy to fit them in. Some may even come as a surprise for fans.

Atkins then stated that they also have to remember that they also have to deal with Hasbro as well. They have the element of working for a publisher, and ultimately that publisher answers to the owner of the licensed characters, so they ran into an interesting situation in the first couple of issues, since Hasbro did not want G.I. Joe characters to just pop-up in the background. If characters appear in any given issue, Hasbro wants them to be story-based. So Dixon’s challenge is, if they want to bring particular characters into the comic, there has to be a reason. Therefore, since Hasbro didn’t say anything about vehicles, Atkins has been trying to throw in as many vehicles as he can into the background that G.I. Joe fans will recognize. There are a few things like that that G.I. Joe fans will pick up on that generic comic fans might miss. Atkins did a signing at Graham Crackers comic store, and he found that a lot of G.I. Joe fans who had never bought a comic before were picking up the book for the first time. There are toy fans and there are comic fans, and there’s a little bit of a crossover between the two. There are G.I. Joe fans who have never bought a comic before, but at the same time, there are comic fans who are buying the book because of Dixon Dixon’s writing and know nothing about G.I. Joe.

Dixon added that for a lot of G.I. Joe fans, this is the only comic that they will buy. That is why when Dixon talks to his editor, his question is always, “What will make the Joe fans happy?” Dixon believes that as long as he and Atkins don’t mess it up, the G.I. Joe fans are the most enthusiastic fans out there.

Dixon enthusiastically stated that his favorite characters to write in the series are Baroness and Destro, who he could write forever. He says they have a sexual tension between them that they can’t define and that they can’t figure out if they will be together or not, and as a writer, Dixon said he doesn’t know if he’ll be able to figure it out himself. Dixon also added that he has found Scarlett to be an interesting character that he didn’t think he would like, but who has grown on his the more he has written her. Atkins said that for him, while a lot of people recognize the character, Snake Eyes is the most difficult to draw because of the lack of expression and dialogue. Emotion and expression has to be shown through body language. Atkins thought he would be fun to draw, but he has found him to be the most difficult. As with Dixon, liking Scarlett has come as a big surprise to Atkins. Now that he has drawn her more often, trying to develop her attitude, he has found he likes drawing her.

When asked about who made the decision to take G.I. Joe back to the beginning in this reboot and how they have dealt with the fans’ reaction, Dixon said this basically falls back to the question of the chicken or the egg. Neither he nor Atkins knows who ultimately made the decision to start again from scratch, but Dixon was quick to praise Larry Hama for all the hard work he did over the years, particularly when he was having to do the comic based upon a toy release schedule, having to integrate upcoming toys and vehicles into the stories because Hasbro wanted icons then. Atkins and Dixon feel they are fortunate, in that they get to play with the stuff that Larry Hama built. Because everyone knows who the characters are, Dixon believes they can roll out Cobra more dramatically, make it scarier and more sinister, since they are starting at a point where the Joes don’t even know about Cobra. Dixon pointed out that there is nothing cooler than when the reader knows something that the characters don’t.

Atkins wanted to assure fans that just because they are not recognizing the previous history, they are not changing the characters so drastically that they are forgetting the core material. For Dixon and Atkins, the characters are the characters, and they have become those characters because of the last twenty-five years of history. So, in that respect, they are keeping the essence of that history, but they are changing only the dates or the facts of how they came together or why for more dramatic purposes. Now, without saying anything about the previous ownership of the license, but if they were tied to that continuity, then they would have difficulty finding ways around so-and-so’s death, that person is a cyborg or brainwashed, or how do they work around those things. With the reboot, Atkins and Dixon feel this allows them to be more true to what the Joes were in their incarnation and what people love about the Joes, than having to try to work around plotlines individually or what kind of redesigns there were, which is very freeing for Dixon and Atkins as the new creative team.

Dixon told us that this is not a situation where he is coming in saying, “Oh, I’m going to fix this,” or “I’m going to do it right.” For him, G.I. Joe is already great. They do not plan to make Joe better, but rather, re-present it for a new audience in a way that readers will get goosebumps, thinking that they know what’s coming next. Dixon said that he and Atkins do not think, “Oh, now this is going to get done in the right way,” since, as Dixon put it, “you can’t catch lightning again in a bottle the way Larry did.” So, Dixon and Atkins have decided they are going to do their best.

Atkins said that when he started thinking about drawing the book and the characters, he decided he wanted to draw the characters the way he likes them. He wanted them to have that classic look, and since this series was going back to the beginning to look at how Joe started, then that only made sense. But if the story was going to change, he knew it would be slow going for readers to start accepting and liking the new book, and he didn’t want to complete re-designs on all the characters. He didn’t believe he needed to put “his stamp” on G.I. Joe and make it his own.

Dixon went on to say that since they had Larry Hama on board, he set the tone for the new series with the first story. Larry showed them the way, and if anyone wants to complain, Dixon would simply say that the man who created this entire thing is on board with them. Dixon said he has absolutely no interest in making the fans upset. Atkins added that IDW made a very smart choice in having Larry do the G.I. Joe Origins story, since, if they had allowed anyone else to do it, fans would have been crying out, “Larry would have done it differently,” or “Larry wouldn’t have done it this way.” So the best thing they could do would be to have Larry do it.

Dixon also said that the sales on the book have nearly doubled what was expected, and since that first issue, sales have been pretty steady, which, in today’s marketplace, is unheard of. Dixon believes this is due to the core G.I. Joe fanbase. Dixon said it is his and Atkins’s goal is to give G.I. Joe fans what they want and to exceed their expectations as much as possible. And with the trade coming out about the same time as the movie, they feel they have got the perfect opportunity to have booksellers, such as Barnes & Noble, to have a trade to put up for casual readers to see in conjunction with the movie hitting the theatres.

Read More: Newsarama Talks G.I. Joe With Robert Atkins & Chuck Dixon At Mega Con @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Comics Continuum attended Wondercon this past weekend, and reported the following:

* In anticipation of G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra reaching theaters on August 7, IDW will release a four-issue prequel series, written by Chuck Dixon with SL Gallant on art and Joe Corroney on cover.

Duke will be featured in March, followed by Destro in April, Baroness in May and Snakeyes in June. All of the stories will take place before the movie.

* IDW will release its adaptation of the movie in July, written by Tipton, with art by Casey Maloney, who was the artist of Gene Simmons' Zipper comic published by IDW.

"His art is very cinematic," Tipton said. "We'll be coloring straight from this pencils."

A movie follow-up featuring Snake-Eyes is slated for the fall. It is written by Ray Park, who plays the character in the movie and Kevin Van Hook, with art by Gallant

To see the covers for these books, click on the title bar.

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Originally posted by: Shogi @ Hisstank.com

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Hisstank member footloose shows us his custom Dreadnok Shanty. Made of Popsicle sticks, Rocks, Moss and a healthy dose of glue, this playset sports two levels, ladder, table, stairs and all the style you'd expect from a swamp shack.

To check out more pictures and discuss this awesome custom, click the Discuss button below.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Laramieknives has put up a replica of the sword Snake Eyes uses in G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra! Here are more details:

Snake Eyes Sword Features:

* 440 stainless steel blade with partial serration and ninja emblem
* Unsharpened
* Cast metal guard
* Full tang with poly grip handle
* Speckled finish scabbard with metal accent

Measurements:

Blade: 27"
Handle: 10"
Overall: 38"
Weight: 1.7 Lbs

Click on the thumbnail to the left for a closer look!

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Having a hard time trying to find the target exclusive, modern era Tiger Rat and/or Python Patrol Conquest X-30? Well you're in luck 'Tankers, these vehicles are now available at target.com!

Tiger Rat
Python Patrol Conquest X-30

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Ebay user dreamcab has placed a mix of movie vehicles such as the Cobra Gunship, along with retooled versions of the RAH Firebat, Silver Mirage, Whirlwind & Valor VS Venom Sting Raider up for auction.

The retooled Firebat definitely looks like a vehicle retooled for the Rise of Cobra toy line, with the futuristic engine pods added, to the underwing missle launchers.

The identities of the figures that come with this mix of vehicles are currently unknown.

Click on the title bar to check them out!

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Originally posted by: Shogi @ Hisstank.com

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The Sicilian Defense comic pack featuring the debut of Shockblast in the modern era line, and Destro (pilot) has been reviewed!

This is the 1st comic pack from G.I. Joe: Resolute, with an all new comic written by Larry Hama.

So how did this comic pack turn out? Click on the discuss button below to check out vadersquest's thoughts on it!

Read More: G.I. Joe Resolute Comic Pack: "Sicilian Defense" Reviewed! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.