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Sideshow Collectibles has answered more questions as part of their May Fantacular event. The latest G.I. Joe-related questions focus on 12" figures, as well as other collectors items:

Q: I was wondering if you will be making a line of Premium Format G.I Joe? …. AND …. How about G.I. Joe Dioramas (not just the environments like Recon at Waypoint 12, but full dios)?

A: We do have some news to share on the subject of expanded GI Joe licensing. Stay tuned to the Sideshow website, especially around the time of San Diego Comic-Con (in late July).

Q: I love your G.I. Joe 12 inch figures. Do you plan on making newer characters like Cobra Red Ninja, Ninja Viper, etc?

A: Thank you! Our design & development teams are really enjoying the opportunity to work on the Joe line! Our initial focus will be on the more well-known and recognized characters. If the line continues long enough, it’s possible that you’ll see more Cobra troopers & ninjas incorporated into the line, but they’re not yet in any stage of development.

Would you like to see the Ninja Viper or Red Ninja in the 12" line? Let us know by clicking the discuss button below!

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Goodbye orange, hello cool !
HISS Tank.com member PaulPratt made several mods to his custom 25th Para-Viper & stand.
The result is an effective re-do of this already cool figure.
Click the discuss button to see how it was done.
ENJOY ! ! !

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The S.P.E.R.M. (Single Personnel Emergency Response Medivac)

Thanks to HISS Tank.com boards member NinjaPleazee for posting up images of his first ever Custom The S.P.E.R.M. with DollFace! Not only is this a great idea for a Medivac, it's no push over in the offense category.

To view the new G.I. Joe Custom click the Title Bar.

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TVShowsOnDVD has posted new information from Shout! Factory about the G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Collector's Set. This set of DVD's comes in a footlocker with 17 discs and costs $145. You can preorder this set now from Shout! Factory's site.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

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Goodbye orange, hello cool !
HISS Tank.com member PaulPratt made several mods to his custom 25th Para-Viper & stand.
The result is an effective re-do of this already cool figure.
Click the discuss button to see how it was done.
ENJOY ! ! !

Read More: Sometimes A Little Goes A Long Way A Perfect Custom Cobra Para-Viper by PaulPratt @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

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HISS Tank.com boards member Steel Brigade has acquired the Target exclusive Cobra Eel from the G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra toy line. He has reviewed this figure and has shown images comparing it to the Modern Era version.

Which Cobra Eel reigns supreme? Click on the discuss button below to take a look for yourself, and see what Steel Brigade thought about this figure!

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HISS Tank.com boards member BILL has reviewed the Alley Viper from the Defense of Cobra Island 7-pack. With a ton of gear, and weaponry, this figure has a lot of stuff that appeals to us collectors.

So how did it turn out? Click on the discuss button below to check out the images and review!

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Daily Star has posted a report on Sienna Miller and her request for Hasbro to make a more accurate action Baroness figure of her:

As she explained: “I got measured in this pod so the doll is exactly to scale, every nook and cranny. They showed me my bald head before it was painted – and it was me! That was weird. I’ll have happy nieces and nephews at Christmas time. My Baroness doll is so flexible too. Her foot can flex 360 degrees. Kids will be killing me, because I am the baddie.”

Our man with the bloomers hanging off his ruler, said: “She was so sweet about it. But she politely asked if we could sort out the bottom situation. She’d seen the drawings the team had done and her bottom bothered her a little. It’s the first doll that’s been made of her, so she is so excited and wanted it to be just right.

“And it is, now.”

The action figure(NOT DOLL) of Sienna Miller as The Baroness will go on sale with other movie toys on July 11th, the nation-wide release of the G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra toy line.

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HISS Tank.com boards member Gyre-Viper has posted new images of the Sir James McCullen IX figure. He acquired this test shot recently and has posted it alongside another new acquisition; a Snake Eyes repaint from G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra.

Using a mix of new parts, armor, and the Iron Grenadier Destro mold as a base, the ancestor of Clan Destro comes ready to bless you with a bargain or destroy you while trying. It's part of the San Diego Comic Con exclusive set alongside a movie Destro in a suit.

Click on the title bar to see more!

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G.I. Joe Army Store has posted new images for the Modern Era 7 packs, including a look at the filecards. The sets breakdown as

Defense of Cobra Island

• Alley Viper
• Air Viper
• Dr. Mindbender
• B.A.T.(battle damaged)
• Cobra Lamprey
• Night Creeper
• Range Viper

Assault on Cobra Island

• Outback
• Zap
• Hit & Run
• SPC. Altitude(Ripcord)
• Recondo
• Wet Suit
• Chuckles

Click on the title bar to see the figures and filecards!

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Newest Toys For You has provided a look at The Baroness from G.I. Joe Resolute, armed and ready to destroy. This is the most heavily armed Baroness figure so far.

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Newest Toys For You has provided a look at upcoming G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra figures and their accessories. The new set of images includes:

• PIT Commando which comes with Steel Brigade gear
• Helix
• Crimson Neo Viper
• Flash
• Arashikage Clan ninja weapons(most likely belonging to the Valor VS Venom inspired wave 1 Storm Shadow repaint we saw a few weeks back. The hook swords and coattails with red trim pattern are visible clues).

Click on the title bar to see more!

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TeamXbox has scored new images of the G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra video game for the Xbox360. In addition, they added some information for the co-op mode:

Adding to the adrenaline rush will be an intense single-screen co-op mode allowing two players to easily unite as a team in a classic struggle between good and evil as they work together to defeat the powers of the Cobra organization.

Shown in the new set of images are Storm Shadow VS Snake Eyes, Gung Ho, blue M.A.R.S. Troopers that resemble Cobra Officers, and the H.I.S.S. Tank VS Snow Cat. Some of the iconic designs shown could make for easy repaints in the toy line.

We've mirrored the images here. Click on the title bar to check them out!

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IGN had a chance to check out the G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra video game for the Nintendo DS. This unique version of the game, makes use of the features unique to the Nintendo DS:

My time with Joe was super-short, but it seemed like it could be a solid DS offering. The multiplayer was fun, you'll get to pilot vehicles, the game was simple enough to jump into and enjoy, and there are Accelerator Suits hidden around the levels to give you superpowers for a short period of time. There are even special abilities you can unlock every now and again like unlimited ammo for Ripcord and one-shot kills for Scarlet. Hopefully, we'll have some more details for you as E3 continues. Be sure to check out our E3 hub so you're kept in the loop --because knowing is half the battle.

We've mirrored the images here, click on the title bar to check them out!!

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Business Wire has posted information from the Licensing International Expo with regards to G.I. Joe apparel:

LICENSING International Expo 2009

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Entertainment & Licensing Division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that it will roll out its largest apparel lineup in the company’s history this year. Working with more than 165 licensees worldwide, a wide variety of apparel items will be brought to market in 2009 with graphic t-shirts leading the charge. Upwards of 20 Hasbro brands will adorn apparel items including t-shirts, outerwear, sleepwear, footwear, babywear, underwear and loungewear at a wide range of price points from under $10 to $80.

The first major wave of Hasbro-branded apparel products will hit retail shelves globally at mass and specialty stores including Auchan, Bloomingdales, Delia’s, Kitson, Metersbonwe, Marks & Spencer, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Tesco, and Urban Outfitters in conjunction with the movie releases of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, on June 24, 2009 followed by G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA on August 7, 2009 from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, also in association with Hasbro.

“We’re working with highly creative apparel companies that have designed some amazing Hasbro-branded graphic and vintage tees that will appeal to both fashion- and value-conscious consumers,” said Mary Lasell, Director of Soft Goods Licensing at Hasbro. “We express ourselves through what we wear, so whether you’re looking to make a fashion-forward statement, seeking an easygoing casual look or outfitting your kids for back-to-school, there will be an array of Hasbro-infused apparel items at retail stores worldwide that will immediately resonate with men, women and children.”

Based on fashion industry events held around the world, trend spotters have pointed to graphic and vintage t-shirts as a continuing “must have” item in consumers’ wardrobes. Tapping Hasbro’s globally appealing collection of time-tested brands, more than 30 deals have been signed and another 25 are pending with licensees worldwide in this growing segment. Throughout the year, consumers will see an abundance of new graphic t-shirts landing on retail shelves based on the company’s iconic properties.

G.I. JOE

In 1964, the introduction of Hasbro’s G.I. JOE line created the “action figure” category. Since then, the G.I. JOE property has evolved, delivering a unique brand of action for each new generation. This summer, fans of all ages will see the G.I. JOE franchise taken to the next level with the major motion picture release of G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA, on August 7, 2009. In conjunction with the film, consumers will also be able to suit up in a wide variety of t-shirts from Falcon Trading (Philippines); Fortune Fashions (U.S.); Jem Sportswear* (U.S.); La Polar S.A. (Chile); Streetwear (U.S., Canada); Up Sky (Hong Kong); and Wilson Imports (U.K., Ireland).

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Playthings has posted new details on upcoming G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra books and mobile games:

Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing program will deliver 11 children’s books based on G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The publisher will develop, publish and market color and activity and storybooks for young children as well as offer junior novelizations for older kids.

Random House’s Del Rey imprint will release five titles geared toward adults and collectors. Two novels from author Allen Dean Foster will be based on Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and two novels by writer Max Allan Collins will be based on G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra. In addition, the company will issue the Essential Guide to G.I. Joe vs. Cobra, a “history” of the rivalry.

Reader’s Digest Children’s Publishing will release two novelty titles based on Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and two novelty titles based on G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra. All four will target the juvenile market. Bendon Publishing plans to market six coloring and activity books in the U.S. and Canada.

Electronic Arts' video game adaptation of Hasbro's Connect 4 from the original Hasbro Game Night gameSeparately, Hasbro said this week that more than a dozen of its toy and game properties will be featured as new video game titles for various video game platforms in the second half of this year through licensing deals with Electronic Arts, Activision and Glu Mobile. Additionally, through an extended licensing agreement with Performance Design Products, a new line of Hasbro-branded video game accessories will land at retail later this year.

The pending wave of new video games builds on a program by Electronic Arts that has seen the release of nearly 40 Hasbro-inspired titles across 16 brands and 13 platforms in the last 18 months.

Among the noteworthy Hasbro titles due out in the near term are Activision’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game this month and EA’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game in August.

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HASBRO GEARS UP FOR BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER SUMMER

IN COMPANY’S LICENSING HISTORY

Thousands of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE Licensed Products to Land on Retail Shelves Around the World as Highly Anticipated Movies Hit Theaters

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – June 2, 2009 – The Entertainment & Licensing Division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) todayannounced that the combined licensing programs supporting the movie releases of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN and G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA has surpassed Hasbro’s licensing milestones based on the number of deals signed, variety of products spanning major licensing categories, and retail distribution of the goods worldwide. Hasbro will arrive at the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas on June 2, 2009, with more than 350 licensees on board to bring TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE movie-related products to market this summer and beyond.

In association with Hasbro, the new DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures live-action movie, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN,will debut on June 24, 2009 followed by G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment on August 7, 2009.

“Two back-to-back releases of live-action films based on Hasbro’s powerhouse boys action brands has created the perfect global storm from a licensing perspective,” said Bryony Bouyer, Senior Vice President of Licensing, the Americas at Hasbro. “The combination of these time-tested, proven brands supported by major theatrical premieres presents a rare opportunity for licensees to confidently drive new and innovative products into the worldwide market.”

The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE movie-related licensing agreements will offer products that appeal to consumers worldwide from men to women and children with something to fit every budget across all major categories from sporting goods to electronics; apparel, accessories, domestics and footwear; publishing, social expressions and school supplies; and video games. A wide variety of these Hasbro-licensed items will be showcased at the Licensing International Expo in Hasbro Booth #1825.

G.I. JOE: RE-IGNITING 45 YEARS OF DEDICATION AND INNOVATION
For more than four decades, G.I. JOE has become one of the premiere brands in the history of toys for boys. Inventing the term "action figure” in 1964, Hasbro’s G.I. JOE brand ushered in a new play pattern that forever changed the scope of the toy industry. The G.I. JOE brand made another revolutionary introduction in 1982 with the release of the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA toy line, which introduced a new generation of boys to the heroic G.I. JOE forces and their epic struggle to defeat the evil COBRA organization. In August 2009, Hasbro will open a new chapter of re-invention anchored by the live-action film G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA and inventive licensed goods across all major categories such as publishing and video games.

Key G.I. JOE licensing deal highlights include:

Apparel/Accessories/Footwear: Brown Shoe (U.S., Canada, Latin America), C-Life Corporation (U.S.); Falcon Trading (Philippines); La Polar S.A.* (Mexico); TDP/Aykroyd (U.K.); and Wilson Imports (U.K., Ireland)

Video Games: Electronic Arts (Worldwide)

Domestics: Franco Manufacturing (U.S., Canada); Zap Ltd. (U.K., Ireland); and Up Sky (Hong Kong)

Electronics: KIDdesigns* (U.S., Canada, Europe)

Publishing: IDW (U.S., Canada); Panini Publishing* (U.K. Ireland); Random House* (U.S., Canada); and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing (U.S., Canada)

Social Expressions/Paper Goods/School Supplies: American Greetings* (U.S., Canada, Mexico); ATM Accessories (Belgium, France); MeadWestvaco (U.S., Canada); and Plenitude Commercio (Brazil)

About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at www.hasbro.com. © 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved."

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HISS Tank.com member Amaro has gone all out with his custom G.I. Joe APC DragonHawk.
This one of a kind project has a lot of time into it as most of it is scratch built !!!
Click the discuss button for more as well as work in progress pics and a mention of a possible future project that may make you scream: YO JOE !!!
ENJOY ! ! !

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Thanks to Tom Collins for sending in some pics of the Hasbro booth at this years Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. Hasbro had a large presence for both Transformers Revenge of the Fallen and G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra. On display for Joe were standees, and full costumes for Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, along with a bike based vehicle. Check out the GI Joe pics by reading on, and the Transformers pics here: Images of Hasbro Transformers at Licensing Expo 2009!

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EA has updated there gijoe rise of cobra site. Visit gijoe.ea.com for more info

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G.I. Joe Movie Prequel #4 has been reviewed. The last issue in the series, this issue focuses on Snake Eyes. So what was he up to right before the events portrayed in G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra? How does this issue compare to the rest in the series? Was the best truly saved for last?

Click on the discuss button below to check out the review and find out!

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