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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Hisstank.com

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SDCC 2011 is turning out to be one of the best years I have attended this massive show. There is so much going on it's a whirl-wind of news and new product. If you have not had a chance to check out www.ToyArk.com now is the time. Thousands of new images of Marvel, Transformers, DC and many other brands. Now onto G.I. Joe! I had a chance to sit down and ask the G.I. Joe Team a few questions about the status of the line.

What is the Status of the Data-Viper?
The Data-Viper is not 100% cancelled. The reason he was dropped from the 30th anniversary celebration is becase the figure was just too big to tool up for a single carded figure. It's not dead, Hasbro just needs to find a way to fit him in the line. They understand this was a figure we all wanted and will be produced in the future just don't expect a single carded version at big box retail.

What's the Status of Kwinn?
The fate of this figure is 100% set in stone, it will be produced. The real question is when? An official date for the G.I. Joe 2 Movie has not be set in stone. If the movie gets pushed up for an early release then we all know the focus will switch over to the new Live Action G.I. Joe Movie. But anyway you look at it this figure is getting made. Fans and collectors of Transformers Toys I feel are more aware of how that works, Movie Toys then some form of Classic Toys - Repeat. So yeah the classic line always takes a break only to be reborn after the movie hype.

The Status of the G.I. Joe 2 Movie?
Things are looking good for the G.I. Joe Brand. The movie is going to look and feel a lot different then the first attempt at Live Action G.I. Joe. I talked to many people on the Hasbro team about how they felt and they could not go into detail but everybody is excited and I could see pure excitement surrounding the new Movie.

My Thoughts.....
When you step back and take a look at all the great product we have received this year, and still yet to come, there really is no reason for us to be hating on Hasbro. It's been one hell of a year with the release of the Sky Striker and all of the great POC figures that have come and gone including figures to fill in your classic ARAH collection.

Read More: G.I. Joe Status Update from SDCC 2011 @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.