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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Next up in the HissTank galleries for G.I. Joe Retaliation Wave 3.5 is Ultimate Firefly. He was originally listed as an ultimate, but lost the tag on the packaging. He sports a mix of movie and classic firefly in look, going grey/green with the collared jacket, but the classic eyes-only mask. The key to this release is the HISS Attack Drone, which was previously released with mail away cobra commander in RoC.

Check out over 35 images of Ultimate Firefly in the HissTank Database here!... [Read More]

Read More: Ultimate Firefly Retaliation Wave 3.5 High Res Gallery @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Retaliation Wave 3.5 galleries continue tonight with Ultimate Snake Eyes. This is a new version of Snake Eye's 1985 V2 outfit, sporting a sleek all black suit with minimal accessories like his grenade strap and anklets. He also comes with an upgraded Timber, featuring a ball joint neck so you can pose him with his master a bit better.

Check out 40 images of Ultimate Snake Eyes in the HissTank Database!... [Read More]

Read More: Ultimate Snake Eyes Retaliation Wave 3.5 High Res Gallery @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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* * * * * * * * * [ SMALLJOES.COM NEWSLETTER ] * * * * * * * * * *

SMALLJOES.COM - GI JOE 3 3/4" Action Figures, Military Toys & Models, Shopping Store

We're having a coupon contest this month! Each new Facebook 'Like' we receive in August 2013 will be entered into a drawing to receive a 20% off coupon. Ten winners will be selected, and winners will be announced September 1st.

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The burning question for everyone right now is: when will you have the wave 3.5 G.I. JOE Retaliation figure case? We can announce that 100% of our orders have been confirmed by Hasbro. This usually means shipment is about one week away but we were unable to pin down a better date as Hasbro's offices were closed on 8/9 and will also be closed on 8/12. We still have some figures available for pre-order. Please get your pre orders in as it is unlikely that this assortment will be available from Hasbro beyond initial orders.

We also have G.I. Joe Retaliation Wave 4 figures available for pre order. This assortment includes three new figures (Blind Master, Night-Viper, and Jinx). Also re-released in the assortment will be Lady Jaye, Joe Colton, Alley-Viper, and a few other figures that only got a limited release earlier this year. We have the best deal going for these figures in sets of 3, sets of 9, and the full case.

Also, the Eagle Hawk helicopter is back in stock.

G.I. JOE: Retaliation Eagle Hawk

Click the title bar to view the complete SmallJoes.com update.... [Read More]

Read More: SmallJoes.com News Letter Sponsor Update 8/11/13 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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We're in the home stretch! HissTank continues it's Retaliation Wave 3.5 galleries today with Ultimate Cobra Commander. CC comes with a Helicopter pack sporting classic FANG styling, both the chrome mask/helmet head and the hood head, a knife and a gun. The body sculpt is an updated version of previous vintage inspired Cobra Commanders, and the color tones match his cartoon look dead on.

Check out over 50 high resolution images of Ultimate Cobra Commander in the HissTank Database!... [Read More]

Read More: Ultimate Cobra Commander Retaliation Wave 3.5 High Res Gallery @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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Hey Kre-O G.I.Joe fans, anxious to get your hands on wave 2? Well, looks like the wait is over! Hisstank.com forum member Tron visited a Toys'R'Us in Southern California and walked away with a Cobra EEL, a Cobra B.A.T. and Dr. Mindbender!

To refresh our memory, included in the wave are:

• Blowtorch
• Joe Colton (with "real" hair)
• Dr. Mindbender
• Cobra B.A.T.
• Flash
• Major Bludd
• Slice
• Snow Job
• Dreadnok Ripper
• Tunnel Rat
• Mutt & Junkyard
• Cobra EEL

Fellow forum member CobraCoffee has also found the set in Arizona and gave us this breakdown on the case ratio: Each case (display carton) contains 24 figures. Each case contains 2 of each figure.

Happy hunting, Hisstankers! Have you already found the wave yourself? Make sure to sound off on the Hisstank Sightings Forums!... [Read More]

Read More: Kre-O G.I.Joe Wave 2 Found At Retail! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Hisstank.com

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Retaliation Wave 3.5 = DONE! 4 days, 12 figures, over 400 pictures. We conclude our high resolution galleries of G.I. Joe Retaliation Wave 3.5 tonight, arguably one of the best collective cases of G.I. Joe figures ever produced, with Ultimate Storm Shadow. Storm Shadow is an upgrade of previously released Renegades/30th Storm Shadow, this time giving us a more ARAH chest and head to go along with the crazy weapons and accessories that came with the Renegades version. He also comes with a redeco of a previous glider accessory done up to look like Cobra Claw.

Check out over 50 images of Ultimate Storm Shadow in the HissTank Database here!

Make sure to hit Discuss and let us know what you think of this wave on the forums!... [Read More]

Read More: Ultimate Storm Shadow Retaliation Wave 3.5 High Res Gallery @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Toyfinity Toys was formed in 2010 to create an archival site providing information on independent toylines such as Onell Design's GLYOS system of toys, and forgotten lines from the past such as Nasta's Reactors. In 2012, they acquired the rights to a number of classic Ideal Toys properties Robo Force, Manglors, and Mordles (formerly known as Rocks and
Bugs and Things).

Owner John Kent has unleashed the first Toyfinity Toys product, a reproduction set of the original Mordles, with the original Steele-Forged Heroes ROBO FORCE due to return later in 2013.

In addition to comprehensive looks at its own properties, Toyfinity Toys will be bringing displays to showcase other properties from the independent toy scene, including products from Onell Design's GLYOS, the OUTER SPACE MEN by the Four Horsemen, WEAPONEERS OF MONKAA by Spy Monkey Creations, October Toys' OMFG, and more. MORDLES product will be on sale at the show, including the first public sale of the two newest editions Sonesidar and Nebular, along with limited quantities of GLYOS products.

Make sure to check out ToyFinity... [Read More]

Read More: NJCC Announces John Kent From Toyfinity Toys As Industry Guest @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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G.I. JOE @DorksideToys.com
We sold out so quickly of the Eaglehawk helicopter but now we have re-stocked. These are amazing vehicles and go great with other retaliation figures. As usual we have G.I. Joe Ultimates, Collector Club exclusives, basic Figures & more. We also still have some crazy low prices on some classic Joes in our clearance section.

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STAR WARS @dorksidetoys.com
Some of our friends have already shared some close ups of the loose 3.75 inch & 6 inch figures, and the Black Series are really growing on us. The card art, while not the Vintage Collection, is also growing on us as well as you guys, judging by the amount of pre-orders we've had! Get your order in now.

As usual we also have Vintage Collection, Clone Wars and Gentle Giant vintage retro carded & loose figures in our Star Wars section...

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The Wolverine is almost upon us, and Marvel Select just got cooler with their Wolverine pre-order! Also choose from Marvel Select, Universe, and Iron Man 3 Marvel Legends...

Marvel - dorksidetoys... [Read More]

Read More: Dorksidetoys.com G.I.Joe Sponsor Update 8/12/13 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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The next issue of IDW's Special Missions is due out tomorrow and we've got a preview!

GI Joe Special Missions #6
G.I. JOE has tracked a downed COBRA satellite to the lair of a vicious gang of motorcycle marauders called THE DREADNOKS! The bad news keeps coming with the re-appearance of ZARTAN as the leader of the biker maniacs and they have three G.I. JOE members captive! It's up to ROADBLOCK and SPIRIT to rescue their brother warriors and stop ZARTAN before he turns himself into a weapon of mass destruction.... [Read More]

Read More: IDW GI Joe Special Missions #6 Preview @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Dave Dorman will be releasing a new limited edition art book featuring his illustrations made for the GI Joe A Real American Hero toyline! A book like this has been in demand for years and now fans finally have a chance to own it! More information from Dorman:

The art featured in the book is full-color paintings produced to make the GI Joe toy figures look as though they would in real life. I will also feature some of the pencil preliminary work that went into my painting preparation. The art covers both Joe and Cobra and some variations of uniforms not produced.

The book is 6″ x 9″ full color with card stock cover, 24 pages including cover. The edition size is limited to 250 copies. The price is $20 (plus $5 shipping worldwide) All copies are signed by the artist–me–Dave Dorman. I have kept film of these works in my archives, as I do with all of my artworks, and so the reproduction of the art is the best you will find.

Click here to order your copy now!... [Read More]

Read More: GI Joe A Real American Hero Limited Edition Art Book By Dave Dorman @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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We are now just a few days away from the August 18th Summer NJCC, here is full gallery 40+ images of NJCC Mirage!

Mirage was introduced in 1993 as part of the Mega Marines subline of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero! Make sure to check back to see the full figure with card art and sticker sheet.

New Jersey Collectors Con Summer Show Date August 18th 2013!

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, August 18th, 2013

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement.

• 9AM TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-A-BOTS BUNDLE
• 10AM MARVEL LEGENDS SDCC 2013 THUNDERBOLTS SET
• 10AM SDCC GOLD PIMP DADDY DESTRO
• 11AM G.I. JOE vs TRANSFORMERS SDCC 2013 BOX SET
• 12AM MY LITTLE PONY SDCC EXCLUSIVE DJ PON-3
• 1PM BLACK SERIES BOBA FETT & HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE SDCC 2013 BOX SET
• 2PM MARVEL UNIVERSE DEADPOOL CORPS SDCC 2013 SET
• 3PM FORTRESS MAXIMUS ENCORE 23
• 3PM SDCC GOLD PIMP DADDY DESTRO
• 3:30PM TRANFORMERS SDCC 2013 METROPLEX BOX SET
• 3:30PM PX-01 GENESIS

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con... [Read More]

Read More: NJCC August 18th Free Custom Giveaway Mirage Full Gallery @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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We're playing a bit of catch-up here. A few days ago, Sideshow Collectibles updated their blog with new images and information for their upcoming 1/6 Scale Storm Shadow - Deadly Ninja Assassin figure! This figure was 1st displayed at San Diego Comic Con 2013. However the new images shown show a new accessory, an assault vest. The addition of this vest does change the look of the figure considerably. Check out the images to see for yourself.

The new Storm Shadow figure comes with the following:

• Compound bow & arrow set
• Ninja tonfas
• Shuriken
• Katana

More information:

The Sideshow Exclusive version of the Storm Shadow Sixth Scale Figure will also include a cobra head katana accessory (above left). Wherever his allegiance lies, Storm Shadow is always ready to strike!

The regular and Exclusive versions of Storm Shadow Sixth Scale Figure will be priced at $179.99.

The Exclusive version of the Storm Shadow Sixth Scale Figure to be available for pre-order in our upcoming weekly Sideshow Newsletter this Thursday, August 15th, 2013, typically published between 2 and 3pm (PST). Don’t let this ninja sneak past you!

Look out for the pre-order today! Until then, read on to take a gander at the recent images.... [Read More]

Read More: Sideshow Storm Shadow Deadly Ninja Assassin Preview @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: BCYOJOE @ Hisstank.com

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We have with us, the IDW November 2013 G. I. Joe Solicitations.

This November we'll see…

• G. I. Joe #10
• G. I. Joe: The Cobra Files #8
• G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196
• G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196 - Subscription Variant
• G. I. Joe: Future Noir
• G. I. Joe: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3

Find out that more information about each solicitation, after the jump.... [Read More]

Read More: IDW November 2013 G. I. Joe Solicitations @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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Today via their Facebook page, our friends at Boss Fight Studio announced that they will have limited edition prints of this year's exclusive figure, Mirage available at NJCC! This limited edition print will be the perfect compliment to yet another awesome New Jersey Collectors Convention Exclusive figure offering!

Boss Fight is comprised of several former Hasbro designers and a sculptor who all worked on fan-favorite action figure lines like G.I. Joe, Star Wars and Marvel Universe. Designers Andrew Franks, Erik Arana, Catrina Cerise-Arana, and sculptor Dave Proctor will be on hand to meet fans and do some sketches.

Don’t miss this chance to meet these former Hasbro Artists in their first public appearance as Boss Fight Studios!!!

Be sure to stop by and like the Boss Fight Studio Facebook Page for more updates on their current projects!... [Read More]

Read More: Boss Fight Studio Limited Edition Print At NJCC! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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It's time for another installment of Ages 25 and Up! In this week's issue, entitled Forest of Illusion, Helixand Arcee find themselves in a grave yard where they hunt for the evil master of metallikato, the Decepticon known as Bludgeon! Will they escape the battle with their lives? Will Helix mind that Arcee's face is in the cockpit with her? What? Check out the latest issue and find out!

Once you've checked out the issue, join us for discussion already in progress after the jump.... [Read More]

Read More: Ages 25 and Up #212 Forest Of Illusion Now Online! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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Hey Everyone! Due to some unfortunate personal circumstances, we will not be able to bring you this week's issue of everyone's favorite building block based comic, Yo Kreo! No worries, it's creator, forum member KingStalin is A-OK and will be back next week with a brand new issue for everyone to enjoy!

While you wait, why not check out past issues of Yo Kreo and get up to speed on what you may have missed out on? We'll catch you next week for the newest installment!... [Read More]

Read More: Yo Kreo Issue #16 Delayed - Stay Tuned! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to New Jersey Collectors Con Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store we are proud to announce that one of our “Mega Door Prizes” will be Fortress Maximus Encore 23! Standing tall at just under 2 feet and weighing in at 14 pounds, Encore: #23 Fortress Maximus converts from city mode to vehicle mode to robot mode and is accompanied by Cerebros, Cog and Spike figures. He is outfitted with rifle, radar dish, mini-laser rifle, photon rifle, and dual laser blaster, and Master Sword.

New Jersey Collectors Con Summer Show Date August 18th 2013!

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, August 18th, 2013

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement.

• 9AM TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-A-BOTS BUNDLE
• 10AM MARVEL LEGENDS SDCC 2013 THUNDERBOLTS SET
• 10AM SDCC GOLD PIMP DADDY DESTRO
• 11AM G.I. JOE vs TRANSFORMERS SDCC 2013 BOX SET
• 12AM MY LITTLE PONY SDCC EXCLUSIVE DJ PON-3
• 1PM BLACK SERIES BOBA FETT & HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE SDCC 2013 BOX SET
• 2PM MARVEL UNIVERSE DEADPOOL CORPS SDCC 2013 SET
• 3PM FORTRESS MAXIMUS ENCORE 23
• 3PM SDCC GOLD PIMP DADDY DESTRO
• 3:30PM TRANFORMERS SDCC 2013 METROPLEX BOX SET
• 3:30PM PX-01 GENESIS

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con... [Read More]

Read More: NJCC Summer Show Date Sunday August 18th Is Tomorrow! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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A few days ago, eBay seller viperskingdom once again posted auctions for upcoming GI Joe figures. Figures in this batch included new figures from GI Joe Retaliation Wave 4:

• Jinx auction here
• Blind Master auction here
• Night Viper auction here

Read on to check out images of the figures out of package..... [Read More]

Read More: GI Joe Retaliation Wave 4 Images @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Hisstank.com

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The New Jersey Collectors' Con was this past weekend and the show was a fun, exhausting and kept us all extremely busy. We did manage to take a ton of photos from the show floor. Of special interest to our Hisstank.com readers will be the photos of the Boss Fight Studios tables.

At the show, they had design sheets showing off the wax sculpts to numerous figures they designed for Hasbro. These include looks at the designs and original sculpts for Dreadnoks/Marauders 7-Pack, Zartan's Accessories, Rise of Cobra Arctic Snake Eyes, POC Beachhead, 25th Anniversary B.A.T., and more. We also got to snap pics of the folks at Boss Fight sculpting a custom Destro head sculpt.

Read on to check out the pics. You can also check out Toyark's Images from the Toyfinity Toys display from NJCC. We'll update the news story when we dump the rest of the show pics into their own thread.... [Read More]

Read More: Boss Fight Studios Images From NJCC August 2013 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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With all the recent talk of G.I.Joe vs Transformers Crossovers, what better time to bring back an old piece of custom glory!

It started with a piece originally created by Tim 121RVC, a custom Decepticon Soundwave figure in G.I.Joe scale! Forum member Airmax used Tim's design as inspiration to make his own 4 inch Modern Era style Soundwave figure, complete with custom Laserbeak and a custom cardback!

If you've never seen the figure before, well then prepare to feast your eyes on pure awesome. If you have seen it before, then why not check it out again while we wait for Airmax to fill us in on the next figure in the series?

More images after the break.... [Read More]

Read More: HissTank Customs Throwback - Soundwave by Airmax @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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With the Ultimate wave of G.I.Joe Retaliation Movie Figures finally hitting the hands of collectors, forum member danielgogeta knocks down another stellar review, this time of the Cobra Combat Ninja from the highly anticipated wave 3.5 assortment.

Will this new Cobra troop builder rank as high, if not higher, than his wave mates? You'll have to check out Daniel's review to find out!... [Read More]

Read More: G.I.Joe Retaliation Cobra Combat Ninja Review @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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COIL Con is the Midwest's largest G.I. Joe action figure and toy show. Established in 2010, the COIL Club and Kokomo Toys have partnered together to bring hundreds of G.I. Joe fans together from across the country in the name of fun and fellowship.

The show is this coming Saturday, August 24th from 9am to 5pm. If you plan on attending, why not stop by the official Coil Con Event Page on Facebook and let them know you're coming! Don't forget, you can always check out the official Coil Con website for more information on the show.

As with previous Coil Con events, there will be some awesome exclusive offerings for you to add to your collection, so make sure you make it out and bring the family with you!... [Read More]

Read More: COIL Con IV August 24, 2013 - Kokomo, Indiana @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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Thanks to our sister site TFW2005 for the heads up on the next volume in The Art Of Massive Black series. The Art Of Massive Black Volume 2 features some designs from GI Joe! Some of these designs have been posted here before, while some may not have. Some of these designs are from 2008 and would later be used in GI Joe series such as Renegade and Pursuit Of Cobra. Some remain unused.

These designs include what looks to be early designs for the Jungle Viper, different variations of the Bio Viper and of course, different versions of Snake Eyes. Other characters as well as vehicles are shown too.

Read on to take a gander. If you like what you see, you can order it from Amazon!... [Read More]

Read More: The Art Of Massive Black Volume 2 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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With Coil Con right around the corner, cmderinchief of What's on Joe Mind? fame has come through with a teaser image of this year's exclusive convention offering...a box set including none other than the famed Street Hawk!

Jessie Mach, an ex-motorcycle cop injured in the line of duty was recruited in the 1980's for a top secret government mission to ride Street Hawk, an all-terrain attack motorcycle, designed to fight urban crime. Norman Tuttle, Street Hawk's creator and log time friend of Mach was kidnapped after the project was disbanded. Searching for his friend, Mach discovers that Tuttle was working on the next generation Street Hawk project, the SHv2 project. Mach tracks the kidnapper to India and discovers that this is the result of Coil operative, Najah Bhoot. Once again Mach must don the gear of Street Hawk in an all out effort to rescue his friend from the grip of the Coil. It's The Coil versus The Return of Street Hawk!!

Street Hawk was a television series that aired on ABC back in the 80's. Oddly enough, Funskool India produced a Street Hawk figure and the character has become part of International G.I.Joe Lore.

As always, a new Coil themed character will be introduced, the fearsome Naja Bhoot! Both figures will come with weapons, accessories and motorcycles, of course! To add more awesome to the mix, Roma Collectibles will be holding a raffle for a Funskool inspired counterfeit of this year's Coil figure, aptly named Naja Bhoot-leg! This is going to be a set you won't want to miss out on, so make sure you find your way to Coil Con this Saturday, August 24th!... [Read More]

Read More: COIL Con IV Exclusives Teaser @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

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

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Hey Everyone, great news! Forum member KingStalin is BACK this week with a brand new issue of everyone's favorite modern army building block comic strip, Yo Kreo!!

In this week's installment, entitled Cybertronian Heartbreak, a Cobra Trooper and Cobra Ninja are gossiping about Cobra Mortal's past...a heartbreaking story involving lost love, broken promises and Wreckers. Wait what?

Make sure you're all caught up on past issues of Yo Kreo then join us after the jump to share your thoughts on this week's strip!... [Read More]

Read More: Yo Kreo Issue #16 - Cybertronian Heartbreak Now Online! @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.