G.I. Joe Action Figure and Toy Collecting News - A Real American Hero

Over 100 Figures And Vehicles For Sale

2013-06-07T06:37:00.000-04:00

We're doing some late spring cleaning and have listed over 100 G.I. Joe figures and vehicles on eBay. Many of the items were used for our photo archive and are in great shape with all parts and accessories. All auctions start at $1 and end this Sunday so be sure to check out our listing in case there's anything you need for your collection. Happy bidding!

Cinemark Theaters to Show G.I. Joe: Retaliation Advanced Screening

2013-03-22T15:17:00.001-04:00

Cinemark has announced a special advanced screening of G.I. Joe: Retaliation on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m at selected XD theaters, in the U.S. The first 100 attendees at each participating theater will receive a complimentary pair of limited edition G.I. Joe: Retaliation branded RealD 3D glasses. Visit Cinemark.com and enter your zip code to see if your local theater is participating. G.I. Joe: Retaliation opens in theaters nationwide on March 28.

Iceberg Announced as G.I. Joe Club's 2013 Membership Figure

2013-02-18T16:01:00.000-05:00

The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club has announced Iceberg as it's 2013 3-3/4-inch membership incentive figure. Iceberg is free for all Officer Level club members who have an active membership by March 16, 2013. An Officer Level membership is $44 with third class postal delivery of the monthly newsletter or $67 with first class postal delivery of the month newsletter. Canadian and International memberships are also available, for $66 and $92, respectively. Iceberg will come bagged with an assault rifle, rocket launcher with shell, knife, sub-machine gun, snow board and backpack with attachment frame, stand, and file card. The club expects Iceberg to ship in late spring / early summer 2013.

Toy Fair 2013 Hasbro Showroom Photos

2013-02-10T00:59:00.000-05:00

It's been said that Hasbro needed to inject some life into G.I. Joe so that future generations could enjoy it for years to come. The 3-D conversion of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, coupled with its star-studded cast gives the brand global exposure and some much needed excitement. We spoke with Hasbro’s marketing team about their 2013 plans for G.I. Joe and discussed what they envisioned for the brand moving forward.
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Toy Fair 2013 Hasbro Figures

2013-02-09T19:55:00.002-05:00

Here's a look at some of Hasbro's figures offerings for the upcoming year. For those of you who have been waiting for Kwinn and the Data-Viper, as well as fans of the Sunbow versions of Cobra Commander and Storm Shadow, we've got great news.

Our Toy Fair 2013 Coverage Starts Saturday

2013-02-07T23:57:00.000-05:00

Our Toy Fair 2013 coverage kicks off this Saturday afternoon with a first look at Hasbro's G.I. Joe lineup starting at around 1 p.m. EDT. We'll be tweeting, taking photos, recording YouTube videos and asking your questions for Hasbro live from the showroom floor. Be sure to follow us on Twitter , subscribe to our YouTube channel and like us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute coverage and notifications. If there's anything you'd like us to ask Hasbro, be sure to leave a comment and let us know.

G.I. JoeCon 2013 Registration Now Open

2013-02-06T15:24:00.000-05:00

Registration for G.I. JoeCon 2013 is now open. Several packages are available for both attendees, as well as non-attendees interested in purchasing some of the con exclusives. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

Hot Toys Unveils G.I. Joe: Retaliation Storm Shadow Figure

2013-02-06T11:17:00.002-05:00

Snake Eyes, now, has his nemesis. The second figure in Hot Toys' 1/6-scale G.I. Joe: Retaliation line is Storm Shadow. Storm Shadow is styled after actor Lee Byung Hun's portrayal of the Cobra ninja in Paramount's upcoming G.I. Joe movie and includes both an unmasked and masked portrait. The figure comes on a true-type body with 30 points-of-articulation and includes several pairs of interchangeable hands, two metal swords with sheaths, two daggers, three darts and a pistol. Look for Storm Shadow to start shipping in the second quarter of 2013.
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Comics: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #182

2013-02-01T07:45:00.000-05:00

Darklon has escaped, and Outback, Muskrat, and Ambush pursue him through the Utah desert. But who is hunting who? Larry Hama teams up with artist Ron Frenz to bring us the latest issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
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JoeCon 2013 Adventure Team Set Accessories Revealed

2013-01-31T02:44:00.004-05:00

After revealing the two figures in its 12-inch Adventure Team exclusive for JoeCon '13, on Tuesday, the G.I. Joe Collectors' Club gives us a look at the accessories included with the The Secret Mission to Dragon Island box set duo. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

Comics: Cobra #17

2013-01-30T07:36:00.000-05:00

We catch up with Major Bludd's past and present in Cobra #17. Meanwhile, Mike Costa lays the foundation for the introduction of some fan-favorite characters into the IDW universe.
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G.I. JoeCon 2013 Adventure Team 12-Inch Exclusives Revealed

2013-01-29T22:20:00.000-05:00

The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club revealed its 12-inch Adventure Team exclusives for JoeCon '13, today. The Secret Mission to Dragon Island box set includes G.I. Joe: Man-of-Action with stealth jumpsuit and helmet, and Mr. Sebastian Gorman, the CEO of Terron Industries or chia head and chia beard, as we've been referring to them. Both figures are super articulated and include additional accessories not depicted in the club's photos. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

Final Figures in JoeCon 2013 Nocturnal Fire Box Set Revealed

2013-01-25T21:46:00.002-05:00

The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club's revealed the final three members in its 3-3/4-inch figure Nocturnal Fire box set; Repeater, Hit & Run, and Spearhead with Max. The trio join Charbroil, Muskrat and Psych-Out as part of the G.I. Joe Night Force team. The remainder of the set, comprised of the Cobra Demolitions Team includes Cobra Mortal, Cobra Letal, Frag-Viper, S.A.W.-Viper and Crimson Asp. The Nocturnal Fire set is exclusive to G.I. JoeCon 2013 and includes 15 figures, of which 10 are unique. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

Mark Bellomo Talks G.I. Joe, Toys and More

2013-01-25T07:44:00.003-05:00

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If you're a longtime toy collector, add this episode of What's On Joe Mind to your "must listen to" queue. Toy collector and author Mark Bellomo, who's penned The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994, Transformers: Identification and Price Guide, Totally Tubular '80s Toys and several other toy collecting guides, joins the WOJM crew in a thought provoking discussion about the influences of societal change on toy collecting. The guys discuss growing up collecting toys, what it takes to make it as a toy line today, and how the G.I. Joe brand must evolve in order to be embraced by future generations. The conversation starts at about 9:20 if you want to scrub right into it. Bellomo, whose collection spans several pop culture eras and many toy lines, was featured on Flophouse Films' Collectable Spectacle series, where he discussed his collecting habits and philosophy on the hobby.

Two More G.I. JoeCon Exclusive Nocturnal Fire Figures Revealed

2013-01-24T20:41:00.000-05:00

And then there were three. Only three figures remain to be revealed in the G.I. Joe Collectors' Club's exclusive 3-3/4-inch JoeCon Nocturnal Fire set. Today's unveiling of the S.A.W.-Viper and Crimson Asp completes the Cobra Demolitions Team, which also includes Cobra Mortal, Cobra Letal and Frag-Viper. Repeater, Hit and Run, and Spearhead with Max of the Night Force team are the final holdouts on the G.I. Joe side. Interestingly, the Collectors' Club's preview page for the Nocturnal Fire set has space for only two more figure reveals, making us wonder if someone on the Joe team didn't make the cut? The Nocturnal Fire set is exclusive to G.I. JoeCon 2013 and includes 15 figures, of which 10 are unique. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

Hasbro Confirms No Retaliation Figures for UK

2013-01-23T21:03:00.002-05:00

Our feet on the floor in London at The Toy Fair are reporting Hasbro UK has confirmed there are no plans to bring G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie figures across the pond. While Hasbro's position remains unchanged from last year, there were hopes the film's delay and 3-D conversion (in part to appeal to international movie-goers) would entice the toy maker to extend their Retaliation lineup into the United Kingdom.

G.I. JoeCon 2013 Exclusive Night Force Figures Revealed

2013-01-23T08:32:00.001-05:00

The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club is slowly revealing photos of this year's 3-3/4-inch JoeCon exclusives. The G.I. Joe: Night Force vs. Cobra Demolitions Team set, dubbed Nocturnal Fire, includes 15 figures of which 10 are unique. So far the club has revealed Cobra Mortal, Cobra Letal and Frag-Viper from the Cobra team, and Charbroil, Muskrat and Psyche-Out from the Night Force side. Be sure to check in on the club's box set preview page each day for a new reveal. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

G.I. Joe Kre-O Buy One Get One 50 Percent Off

2013-01-20T19:49:00.000-05:00

The G.I. Joe Kre-O lineup is now available for pre-order on ToysRUs.com, with a buy one get one 50 percent off discount. The prices on the sets range from $9.99 to $34.99 and blind packs with a single figure are available for $3.19 each (before discounts). The Kre-O sets are slated to ship in February, which is in line with Hasbro's announcement at New York Comic Con in October.
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G.I. JoeCon 2013 Night Force Figure Set Revealed

2013-01-19T07:16:00.001-05:00

The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club has released the official convention brochure for JoeCon 2013, confirming this year's convention theme as Night Force. According to the brochure, a 15 figure Night Force set will be the 3-3/4-inch convention exclusive. The set includes a G.I. Joe team comprised of Charbroil, Hit & Run, Muskrat, Psyche-Out, Repeater and Spearhead with Max opposed by a Cobra demolitions team led by Cobra Mortal with Cobra Letal, Crimson Asp (female) and three Frag-Vipers and S.A.W. Vipers, respectability, by their side. As usual the figures will include accessories, stands and file cards. It's also worth noting that the brochure hints that this year's souvenir figures will include some type of glow-in-the-dark feature. G.I. JoeCon 2013 runs April 4 - April 7 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

Comics: G.I. Joe #17

2013-01-18T07:49:00.002-05:00

In the aftermath of "Deep Terror," the Joes regroup and reassess their next strike against Cobra. Meanwhile, Scarlett and the Joes find out that Snake Eyes is alive and has re-joined the Arashikage Clan.
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G.I. Joe Collectors' Club Offers Individual FSS Figures

2013-01-17T19:40:00.000-05:00

If you didn't subscribe to the G.I. Joe Collectors' Figures Subscription Service (FSS) and were waiting for the club to offer figures individually, you're in luck (sort of). You can now buy both first wave FSS figures--Dice and Kim Arashikage--at the club's online store. Each figure is a jaw dropping $37.50 and is limited to one per membership.

Comics: G.I. Joe #16

2013-01-15T20:51:00.006-05:00

Scarlett, Mainframe, and the rest of Bravo Team are trapped underground and on the run from Cobra, with Joe reinforcements still hours away. Do the good guys always win?
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First Glimpse at Hot Toys' G.I. Joe: Retaliation Roadblock

2013-01-13T00:46:00.002-05:00

Hot Toys has unveiled some of their work-in-progress projects for 2013, giving us our first glimpse of their G.I. Joe: Retaliation Roadblock and Storm Shadow figures. Based on the likenesses of actors Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Byung-Hun Lee, respectively, the figures are mixed in with a hodgepodge of other licensed work and are a difficult to make out. However, a keen eye will spot the bald-headed, muscular figure with tattooed arms, armor-protected upper torso and camouflaged pants, and white-clad ninja figure equipped with a sword (good eye @EopieHerder) directly to the right of The Bat from The Dark Knight Rises. Release dates for Roadblock and Storm Shadow haven't been confirmed at this time, but those anxious to start their Hot Toys G.I. Joe: Retaliation collection can pre-order Snake Eyes, who went on sale last week.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Re-Shoot Not Focused Around Duke

2013-01-11T19:02:00.004-05:00

The re-shoots that delayed the opening of G.I. Joe: Retaliation from June 2012 to March of this year were not focused around Channing Tatum's Duke character, according to CraveOnline. "That is a complete rumor," the film's producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura told Crave. In a brief interview with Di Bonaventura, Crave learned that Tatum's participation in the 3-day re-shoot lasted only 4-5 hours and that the final cut of the film is not much different than the original. G.I. Joe: Retaliation opens in theaters on March 29, 2013.

Comics: Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #16

2013-01-07T17:16:00.002-05:00

It's Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow versus a den of Vipers as Storm Shadow's assassination attempt on the Cobra Commander goes wrong. Meanwhile, Krake turns to Serpentor to help him build a new army.
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