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Serpentorslair forum member Ruben Soriano stopped by today to share his ‘in hand’ photos of the brand new G.I.Joe/Transformers Crossover figure sets. These include Marissa Fairborn and Old Snake with B.A.T. Are these figures on your radar? Make the JUMP to the forum and let us know!
Read MoreOne of the most anticipated crossover collectibles in a long time is finally available for purchase. The G.I.Joe/Transformers Collectors Club Marissa Fairbornfigure with Afterburner, as well as the ‘Old Snake‘ figure are available for Purchase now through the club store. The Old Snake set is going for $79 while theMarissa Fairborn set is going for $42. Join in the Discussion on these after the JUMP! (Source: G.I.Joe Collectors Club)
Read MoreStory By Mitchell Smith G.I. Joe 1985 The Year 1985 launched a massive toy line into my life, a creative T.V. Series, and like me, many kids were over joyed on Christmas day. There are many years of G.I.Joe before and after 1985 that were great, but this was one of my favorite years. Dreadnoks, Lady Jaye, Flint, and the Crimson Twins were just a few of my favorites, as well as a revamped Snake Eyes. The A.W.E Striker, Moray, and perhaps the holy Grail of G.I. Joe vehicles/playsets the U.S.S…
Read MoreThe Finest Announces Partnership for Upcoming Charity Calendar The costume club’s annual charity calendar returns for 2016, with all proceeds to benefit its charity of choice May 28, 2015 The Finest: A GI Joe Costume Club (the Finest) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) and the return of the Girls of the Finest charity calendar for 2016. The Finest will donate 100% of the calendar net proceeds to the USO, a nonprofit organization that has supported America’s troops and their families for nearly…
Read MoreThis week on Half The Battle, we take a look at the supposed 19 year old Major, and pilot of the G.I.Joe Battle Copter, ‘Major Altitude‘. Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the Discussions!
Read MoreSome exciting news revealed today at SDCC for G.I.Joe and Street Fighter Fans. It looks like the two awesome properties are coming together once again for a classic Comic in 2016. Get more details on this below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! Street Fighter’s Shadaloo and G.I. Joe’s Cobra are teaming up for a crossover comic book event in 2016, Capcom announced at its Street Fighter panel today. Street Fighter X G.I. Joe, a six-issue mini-series, is a collaboration between Capcom and Hasbro, and will…
Read MoreGreat news for G.I.Joe fans, the G.I.Joe 50th Anniversary ‘Silent Strike‘ vehicle 2 pack is going to be a BBTS shared exclusive. This is great news, as it will make it easier to acquire for more collectors. Get the details on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: bbts) Note – This item will be ready to order at 12:01 AM July 7th. Product Description A tank rolls through the city to scout out the G.I. Joe forces, only to be assaulted from above by a swooping…
Read MoreIf you are thinking of making the purchase of this years G.I.Joe SDCC Exclusive set. Today hopefully we can help you along with your decision. We have some great in hand images of the G.I.Joe Chimera with Grunt and Steeler from that set. Check out the images and details below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Hisstank)
Read MoreChanning Tatum did not mince any words in a recent interview on the Howard Stern Show. Sharing his true feelings about playing the role of ‘Duke‘ in ‘G.I.Joe: The Rise of Cobra‘. Clearly, now we know why he was killed five minutes into the sequel. It seems as though Channing Tatum feels the same about the movie as the fans do. Read more below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source:TheWrap.com) Channing Tatum didn’t pull any punches when discussing his starring role in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,”…
Read MoreToday on Half The Battle we take a look at the G.I.Joe Cobra Character, ‘Heli-Viper‘, AND the horrors of not looking after your toys. Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forums and join in the Discussion!
Read MoreIn this week’s all new episode of, ‘Half The Battle‘, We learn what happens when G.I.Joe is taken over by Skynet in the the cartoon review of the G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero Season #1 Episode, “The Pit of Vipers” ! Check out the show below, then head over to the FORUM, and Join in the Discussion!
Read MoreBattle Force 2000 In 1987 the year 2000 looked quite a ways off, now it looks quite a ways behind. Never the less, the G.I.Joe Battle Force 2000 figures, vehicles, and the battle station that they could combine to make was quite a concept and if any one has ever had all the pieces, it does form a neat little base. As a kid I only had one vehicle and no Figures. The Dominator was a pretty cool vehicle. I got hours of playtime and enjoyment out of…
Read MoreYou have seen the Giant repro figures that Gentle Giant has released of the classic 1982 G.I.Joe A Real American Hero figures. But now as an SDCC 2015 Exclusive, they are going small, with an all new Micro Figure 2 Pack. This offering will include Rock & Roll as well as Snake Eyes. Check out the latest on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: the3dstudio.com) Scanning a figure and creating a Jumbo Figure is one thing, but scanning a figure and creating a MICRO figure is…
Read MoreOn this episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we’re taking a look at the Dreadnock pirate on swamp patrol, ‘Zanzibar‘! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreGeneral’s Joes has provided a great review for the brand new G.I.Joe Figure Subscription Service 3.0, ‘Bombstrike’ figure. Check out the review below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Generalsjoes.com) Ah, yes, the Stall siblings. It takes you back to a time when Hasbro was trying to bring new story elements to G.I. Joe rather than just revisiting vintage looks. I, along with many others, was captivated by the Stall sibling story line, and now three renditions into the Figure Subscription Service we have all three siblings in modern format. Bombstrike is…
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