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On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I take a look back at the top 5 best and worst GI Joe Comic Book innovations. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreIn a thrilling development for animation enthusiasts and toy fans alike, Hasbro, a titan in the toy and entertainment industry, has recently filed a trademark application for a brand-new M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand animated series. This move, officially registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office under USPTO Number: 98381363, signals a potential revival of the beloved franchise. The trademark, encompassing the full name ‘M.A.S.K. MOBILE ARMORED STRIKE KOMMAND‘, is described as covering ‘Entertainment services, namely, an on-going animated series for children featuring children’s entertainment provided through television,…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back at G.I. Joe in 2012 as a whole. This was a good year but things were sliding quickly in the wrong direction in my opinion. As we all know some of the figures got real cheap. Some of the retaliation figures looked cool but had minimal articulation. There were a few of my favorite characters that were exclusives like Voltar, Horror Show, and Footloose, all that I would love to have. Footloose was one of the first figures I bought…
Read MoreIn an exhilarating development following the spectacular success of Warner Bros‘ “Barbie,” which garnered eight Oscar nominations and a record-breaking $1.44 billion box office, the studio is set to bring another female-centric blockbuster to life. Under the dynamic leadership of Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, a new project is taking shape that promises to be a thrilling blend of sci-fi and female empowerment. The legendary Tim Burton is set to helm “Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman,” a bold and imaginative retelling of the 1958 Warner Bros. sci-fi classic.…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look at the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” now streaming! This is the story of the 1985 hit “We Are The World” that was made to help feed the starving people in Africa. The song was recorded in one night and included nearly 40 of the top artists in 1985. Here we are 39 years later and this song still takes me on an emotional roller coaster with so many great and unique voices. Anyone who ever…
Read MoreOn this special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the VR Troopers ‘Tankotron‘ action figure! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look back at the life of Carl Weathers. Weathers was born in 1948 in New Orleans and passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1st. Weathers had a remarkable career in professional football and acting in TV and motion picture rolls. In high school Weathers was an all around athlete including football, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, soccer, and Judo. Weathers played college football at San Diego State University and graduated with a degree in theater arts. In 1970 Weathers…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the new G.I. Joe Classified Shooter. This is a solid figure. I like the idea they got this character from the original concepts, but Shooter never became a character and was said to be a prank back in the day. She is a nice throwback to the original 13 and would have been cool but I believe they stopped at 13 to honor the 13 stripes on the Flag. Any hoot I did not get my…
Read MoreDiscover the latest sensation in the action figure world with the exclusive in-packaging reveal of Moss Man from the Turtles of Grayskull series. Mattel’s talented packaging designer Roy Juarez has just released a captivating video showcasing the final packaged appearance of the Moss Man figure, complete with striking new packaging artwork. This thrilling series merges the iconic worlds of Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, set against the backdrop of Eternia. The much-anticipated Moss Man, a highlight of Wave 2, boasts interchangeable plant attack pieces and a…
Read MoreHasbro and Super7 have unveiled digital renders of exciting new G.I. Joe offerings that will be released sometime this year. Hasbro is bringing you classic characters such as Gnawgahyde, Night Creeper, Jinx, Doc, and Torch. Super7 is adding to its already popular Ultimate’s line by paying homage to the 1990s DIC G.I. Joe cartoon series with Baroness, Lady Jaye, and Scarlett based on the likenesses from that cartoon series. Which are you most excited to pick up? Let us know in the commends below! Pre-Orders are now LIVE for the…
Read MoreStory by Staff Writer SHAFT Today I take a look at G.I. Joe ‘Stalker‘. He is listed as “Ranger” and has a PMS of “Infantry” and SMS of “Medic” and “Interpreter”. We once again are into potentially three different US Army branches of Infantry, Medical Department and Military Intelligence, which would not be possible in a real world scenario. First let’s look at the word “Ranger’. This can be ambiguous as the US Army has two different types of Rangers: A soldier going through Ranger School which is open to…
Read MoreIn the world of espionage and cinematic thrills, director Matthew Vaughn takes a bold step with “Argylle.” His decision to reveal only the first 28 minutes of the film in trailers is a stroke of genius, preserving the surprise elements for the audience. This approach ensures that the best plot twists and laughs remain a special treat for those watching the movie in its entirety. “Argylle” stands out as a testament to Vaughn’s distinctive style of storytelling. Although it might be less gory than his previous works, it does not…
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections takes a look at the Transformer Omega Prime! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!
Read MoreAuthor: Larry HamaArt: Chris MooneyhamCovers: Andy Kubert and various others for variants On to the issue We begin Issue 303 with events unfolding, following issue 302 and still reeling from the aftermath of the explosion of the bio-weapon deployed in 301. Duke and others at Joe HQ are intercepting Cobra communications. Our good friend Dial-Tone has the intel: Revanche AI is on their way to Cobra Island to make a deal. Revanche is an AI that has constructed and inhabited android/robot bodies of various shapes and sizes. The queen appears…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I take a look back at Marvel Comics G.I. Joe Special Missions Issue #8. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
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