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Thanks to HISS Tank.com boards member Lance858a for posting up his custom WWII Firefly! The Green Camo with Mini Battlefield Dio is a very impressive look at what can be done with GIJOE Modern Era figures.

View many more images of Cobra WWII Firefly V2 Custom after the jump.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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...collectables...customs...contests...special guests...giveaways...

Assembly Required 2012

Saturday, November 10th, 2011 @ Jay's CD & Hobby in Des Moines, IA

* Seller's Tables
* Coloring contest for kids
* Custom Contests! - New this year: 12" custom entries!
* Special Guests...Marvel/IDW comic artist/illustrator Ron Wagner & G.I. Joe Archivists & Historians, Joe Declassified!
* Lots of Prizes & Giveaways including a SDCC Kim "Jinx" Asrashikage (white variant), Dollar General figures, collectable Assembly Required posters, a custom 30th Anniversary Skystriker and other classified prizes!

Spread the word & give us a "LIKE" on Facebook!

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Here's a heads up for those of you in south-east Pennsylvania next Sunday 11 November, there's a convention for you to check out! Retro Con 2012 is going to be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue Oaks, PA 19456 between 9am and 5pm on Sunday 11 November. There will be exclusive Transformers door prizes include a custom DuoCon OverLord and a custom Optimus Prime, along with SDCC exclusives to give out. As well as this there will be a Thundercats voice actors reunion with: Larry Kenney, Peter Newman & Gerrianne Raphael. James Rolfe, the 'Angry Video Game Nerd' will be attending and signing autographs, retro games set up for play along with a gaming tournament. We'll also have Tom Whalen & Dave Perillo along with Acidfree Gallery presenting Officially Licensed Hasbro Prints of both Transformers & G.I. Joe characters..all for sale at Retro Con and on display. A Costume & Art contest and more for fans to enjoy!

Head on over to the Retro Con Facebook page to find out more!... [Read More]

Read More: Retro Con Pennsylvania's Retro Toy Convention 11 November 2012 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Our first 3D podcast! No glasses needed! On 34, Rob, Don and Dave are joined by new friend and fellow Joe aficionado, Carson, of the simple but incredible new site - www.3djoes.com. If you haven't been there, stop reading and check it out! One look explains the whole concept. And what a great concept it is. Carson not only runs his site, but he has one of the most impressive carded and AFA'd 80's Joe collection this side of Leo DiCap's batallion. (Leo - We have an opening for Dec. if you don't have anything booked. We'll call your agent.) We also cover some news, fitness-related Joe memories are shared and Rob hits us with another Knock it Off... Mais, Oui! So this Halloween, get yourself a bowl of candy and fire up the iPod. It's time the podcast world got multi-dimensional. Thanks for the awesome conversation, Carson! Hope to do it again!

GIJOE Podcast Flag Points... [Read More]

Read More: Flag Points Podcast #34 - 3D Joes @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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We just got word from the FaceBook page of the The Loyal Subjects that news images have been posted up for their G.I.Joe line. The Loyal Subjects is working on blind-box editions of G.I. Joe characters Designed by Les Schettkoe.

View more images of the upcoming GIJOE Minis after the jump.... [Read More]

Read More: The Loyal Subjects GIJOE Mini Blind-Box Editions And Skate Board Decks @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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This may turn out to be the biggest GIJOE news story of the year if it turns out to be true. The folks over MTV Geek have kicked up the rumor cloud surrounding Disney and it's recent use of purchasing power. This time Hasbro itself is in the crosshairs!

"By "Geek Spy"
OK folks, take this one with a grain of plastic for the time being. Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve heard that Disney acquired Lucasfilm for roughly $4 billion last week and Marvel for around the same price a few years prior. Well, we have it on good authority that serious discussions are happening at the highest levels of both Disney and Hasbro to fold the largest toy and game company on the planet into the Mouse.

From what we’re told, these are still just discussions at this point, but serious enough that something could be announced at any time and create ripples throughout the entertainment industry. "

MTV Geek | Headlines - RUMOR: Disney Buying Hasbro?... [Read More]

Read More: Disney In Talks To Purchase Hasbro Inc And GIJOE @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to HISSTANK.com boards member galactron22 for posting up his GIJOE Cover Girl Girl Custom.

Parts List:

Head: Marvel Universe invisible Girl
Torso: ROC Cover Girl
Arms: ROC Scarlett
Legs Upper: Resolute Scarlett
Legs Lower: ROC Scarlett
Jacket: Indian Jones Figure
Belt: 25th Gen Hawk
Calculating device: POC Beach Head
M16: Marauder Gun Runners
Pack: 25th Pilot Scarlett... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Ready for more G.I. Joe Comics by IDW Publishing? Get ready for 2 new issues tomorrow, and we've got the previews!

Danger Girl G.I. Joe #4
It's the most dangerous event of the summer, and the action continues right here! The Danger Girl and G.I. JOE strike teams have been chosen, assembled and deployed. But will they outrun COBRA's own special forces teams before a pair of prominent cities are destroyed?

Be sure to join Abbey Chase, SNAKE EYES and all your favorite JOES as the year's hottest new series catches fire!

G.I. Joe #19
Target: Snake Eyes,' Part Three!

Scarlett leads the Joes on a campaign to put an end to the Arashikage Clan forever. But Serpentor and the murderous zealots of the Inner Coil may beat them to it. Snake Eyes knows the world has turned against him and he's surrounded on all sides by danger. Just the way he wants it!

Read on to preview these issues!... [Read More]

Read More: Danger Girl G.I. Joe #4 & G.I. Joe #19 Previews @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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If your feeling like GIJOE action figure news has been slow, your not alone. We here at HISSTANK.com have put together an photo update to remind us GIJOE fans what GIJOE Retaliation Movie Toys will be coming out in 2013. New product is expected to start shipping as soon as December and will continue well into the new year with these upcoming waves.

"GIJOE is the worlds greatest special-ops fighting force with top-secret Ninja training from the toughest of masters. Led buy ultimate Ninja Commando Roadblock these elite heroes defend the globe from the evil forces of Cobra."

View many more GIJOE Retaliation Movie Toys after the jump.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Past Generation Toys Sponsor Update 11-7-12

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New Star Wars, LEGO, GI Joe, Marvel, at Past Generation Toys - Buy Today

Hasbro Iron Grenadier Annihilator 3 Pack Destro's Elite Airborne Troopers GI Joe Convention 2012 Exclusive Action Figure : GI Joe Convention

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Hasbro Convoy Truck with 3 Canopies GI Joe Convention 2012 Exclusive Vehicle : GI Joe Convention

Hasbro Footloose GI Joe Convention 2012 Exclusive Carded Action Figure : GI Joe Convention... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ Hisstank.com

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The 9th Annual Action Figure Expo will be November 11th at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel - 600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario with free underground parking.

Featuring:

• Bring an unopened toy donation to help underprivileged children during the holidays and get into the dealer room 15 minutes earlier than your ticket time.
• The Ontario Ghostbusters will be attending in Ghostbusters costume to entertain the fans with photo opportunities.
• The Pre-Show Party and message board meetup the Saturday night before the show.
• The 501st Canadian Garrison attending as Stormtroopers, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters and Royal Guards will join us for photo ops with attendees.
• Smith Hart, former professional wrestler, the eldest child of Stu Hart and brother of Bret "The Hitman" Hart is scheduled to attend.
• Trading boards for you to post the toys you are looking to trade.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as GIJoe (vintage and modern), Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DCUC etc), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles.

You can RSVP to the 2012 Facebook event here.... [Read More]

Read More: Canadian Action Figure Expo 2012 is THIS SUNDAY @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Remember the Hasbro & Disney Talks from earlier this week? As reported by sister site TFW2005, Hasbro is not actually in talks with Disney. As posted by Sol Fury:

" On the back of the recent rumors that talks were underway between Hasbro and Disney about a possible Disney buyout of Hasbro, the Providence Journal reports a spike in Hasbro share prices. More importantly, there is also the closest we are likely to get to an official comment on matters right now:
Hasbro declined comment [in the Disney purchase rumor], citing its policy of not talking about rumor or speculation. CNBC analyst David Faber reported that Hasbro's advisors told him there's "absolutely nothing going on that they are aware of at all, in any way, shape or form" involving Hasbro or Disney.

Wall Street analysts said a Disney acquisition didn't make much sense, just after Disney agreed to buy Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.05 billion. And for any deal to happen, Hasbro would have to dissolve agreements with Disney's competitors.[/I]


So there you have it. For now, consider the rumors of a Disney buyout debunked.... [Read More]

Read More: Cobra Not Going Into House Of Mouse; Disney Not In Talks With Hasbro @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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This one comes in all the way from China. Thanks to www.ACToys.net user White White for posting up his massive GIJOE ARAH Army Builder Collection Diorama! We took a quick count and there are a minimum of 2100 ARAH GIJOE action figures shown in just one image alone.

Many more awesome Vintage GIJOE Army Build images after the jump.... [Read More]

Read More: Vintage GIJOE ARAH Army Builder Collection Diorama @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Toyark Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has this weeks new items listed. Among them are items for Hot Wheels, Play Arts Kai, Marvel, Bandai, Dr. Who, Masters of the Universe & More‏.

Check out the full list by clicking the headline of the story.

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Read More: BBTS News - GIJOE, Hot Wheels, Play Arts Kai, Marvel, Bandai @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to HISS TANK.com boards member stryker ninja for posting up his custom GIJOE Desert MOBAT Tank

WEAPONS: Z-68A 140mm cannon, .50 caliber rapid-fire machine gun
The G.I. JOE team’s unrelenting battle tanks roll over the toughest terrain. The tanks have a main turret that rotate 360 degrees, so it doesn’t matter from which direction enemy vehicles come these tanks will find them and fire on them. With the infrared night scope, the enemy cannot hide in the darkness or the shadows. The tanks have super-traction treads for climbing over rough ground with ease, and triple-thick armor plating that can withstand heavy firepower.

Many more GIJOE Desert MOBAT Tank images after the jump.... [Read More]

Read More: GIJOE Desert MOBAT Tank ROC Custom @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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On behalf of the HISSTANK.com staff and board members, we would all like to say, Thank You to all of our Vets for protecting the greatest experiment in freedom that the world has ever seen.



“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.

Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.

When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.

When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”

~Native American Shawnee Chief Tecumseh... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Collider has posted excerpts from an interview with G.I. Joe Retaliation producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura. Topics include 3D conversion for Retaliation and a Storm Shadow VS Snake Eyes fight "perfect for 3D"(the hallway scene briefly shown in most of the trailers).

First, advances in 3D technology:

“We learned a lot about 3D—I personally learned a lot about 3D in Transformers. The conversion part of the 3D process is night and day, you know, every three, four months it’s better than it was before. It’s amazing how fast that thing has changes. And originally we didn’t really have the time or the resources to try to figure out how to shoot it in 3D in the time frame that we were originally talking about, you know, starting in August and releasing in June. So this delay has allowed us to go at it now.”

Then how well 3D works with sequences by director Jon M. Chu:

“Jon [Chu] has some sequences that are really, there’s a phenomenal—for G.I. Joe fans it’s going to be one of the really great scenes for them, because there’s a fight between Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow in a hallway that is so perfect for 3D I can’t tell you. It’s going to be like one of the coolest fights ever in 3D, because there’s so much about it that’s dynamic. That’s going to be really fun. And you know people have seen bits and pieces of the Himalayan sort of rock climbing thing, it’s almost 3D without having turned into 3D, so I can’t wait to see that. That one’s going to be like what the hell?”

Finally, words on how the delay until March 2013 worked for the better:

“When you’re planning yourself all towards one direction, you know, you definitely go, ‘Whoa, what the hell?’ But the second—here’s a sort of simple way for me to look at things: if the studio wants to spend money on making your movie better, let them… I find it hilarious when people fight that, you know? I’m like, ‘Great, you want to spend a lot of money and try to make our movie a bigger success? Okay! That sounds good.’ And Jon got that too. The first moment you’re sort of going, “Whoa! Uhhh, wait.’ Then you realize, ‘Oh okay, great, let’s do that."... [Read More]

Read More: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura On G.I. Joe Retaliation 3D Conversion @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Thanks to HISSTANK.com boards member RATFINK for posting up his take on the GIJOE Star Brigade Lunatrix Alien Empire: Predacon, Carcass And Lobotomaxx! I can't see us ever getting the Modern Era update of these characters but if we did, this is what they should look like.

Carcass and Predacon were recruited by Lobotomaxx to help pillage the backwater planet of Earth. Upon arriving in Earth's solar system, however, all three would-be raiders and their ship were devoured by Unicron.

Recruited into the army of thralls that guard Unicron's vast interior from invaders, Carcass battled Cosmos and Flint when they penetrated the chaos bringer's exterior. Grappling with Flint at Unicron's brain, Unicron spoke to the human through the alien, mocking his insignificance. Flint tossed a sack of metal-eating fungus at the monstrous servitor and detonated it with a blast from his shotgun, spreading the destructive contagion to Unicron himself Carcass's fate in the resulting destruction is unknown.

Many more GIJOE Star Brigade Lunatrix Alien Empire images after the jump.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Tomorrow brings forth another issue of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero by IDW Publishing and we've got a preview!

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #184
Just as Cobra Commander begins to settle into his new COBRA base on the west coast, trouble starts brewing. Destro and Baroness, Road Pig and Zarana, Darklon, Zartan: every one of them pursuing their own agenda and getting in Cobra Commander's way. Not to mention G.I. JOE following all their activities, waiting for the right time to step in.

The stakes are raised in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #184!

Read on to preview this issue.... [Read More]

Read More: G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #184 Preview @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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Did you miss out on the 2012 G.I.Joe Collectors Club Convention Exclusive Oktober Guard gift set? Wish you get get your hands on those Iron Grenadiers that came in the set? Well, thanks to the G.I.Joe Collectors Club, now you can! Yesterday, the Club announced that they will be offering a 2nd run of Operation Bear Trap to Club Members!

11/13/2012 - GIJCC announces 2nd run of Oktober Guard convention set available for Pre-Order!

"Attention Comrades... the official G.I. Joe Collectors' Club is proud to announce a special limited edition second-run of the "sold out" and extremely popular 2012 Operation: Bear Trap! convention set.

This exclusive Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers set includes fifteen modern era 3 3/4-inch action figures with weapons and accessories. You will get the classic Oktober Guard characters such as Colonel Brekhov, Daina, Schrage, Stormavik and Horror Show. Plus, for the first time ever... the Oktober Guard General: Iron Bear. The Iron Grenadiers have unique troop builders that include: Iron Grenadier Elite Troopers x4, Iron Grenadier Elite Guards x2, Iron Grenadier Heavy Weapon Specialists x2 and for the first time... the Iron Grenadier General: Voltar!

Don't miss this limited edition second-run of these fantastic Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers action figures. You must be an official G.I. Joe Collectors' Club member to order. Visit the Club Store to pre-order before the Nov. 30th, 2012 deadline!"

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Plan on getting a set this time around? Sound off on the HissTank.com forums and let us know!... [Read More]

Read More: GIJCC Announces 2nd Run Of 2012 Oktober Guard Convention Set! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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Hey Tankers! Don't forget, the auction for the Snake Eyes Homecoming Sketch, penciled by none other than Mr. Larry Hama, ends this coming Sunday, November 18th.

In case you weren't aware, Mr. Hama is donating 100% of the proceeds of the auction to the Wounded Warrior Project. The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors by raising awareness, helping injured service members aid and assist each other and providing programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

You can check out the auction below. It's for a great cause, so make sure to get those bids in!

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Thanks to HISSTANK.com boards member lance858a for posting up his Custom GIJOE WWII 92nd Infantry Division Buffalo Soldier Roadblock. Stop by the forums and lets us know what you think of this awesome G.I. Joe Custom.

Many more G.I. Joe Custom WWII 92nd Infantry Roadblock images after the jump.... [Read More]

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

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Need your WOJM fix? No worries! What's On Joe Mind #69 is now available for your listening pleasure!

In this latest gem, the WOJM team get to chat with Marauder John from Marauder Inc., talk G.I.Joe Retaliation with Steve "Megatron" Phillips and much more, so go check it out NAO!

Episode 69: What’s on JOE Mind? » What's on JOE Mind?... [Read More]

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Thanks to sudelaya of the HissTank.com Forums for posting up a short documentary about the third annual COIL Con that took place on September 8th in Kokomo, IN outside of Kokomo Toys & Collectibles. Check it out below and then join us for discussion already in progress.


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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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Collider has posted the complete interview with G. I. Joe: Retaliation Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, which they have previously posted few tidbits of. This time he has revealed the possible running time of the upcoming movie:

"Collider: I’m just curious if it was like a ninety minute movie or a two hour movie?

DI BONAVENTURA: No, no, it’s neither. I want to say its 105 minutes, 104 maybe, and it’s somewhere in there, it’s right around the middle."

We’ve mirrored the G. I. Joe 2 portion of the interview on this news post. You can read it, after the jump. For the full interview, visit Collider.com.... [Read More]

Read More: G. I. Joe: Retaliation Possible Running Time Revealed @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.