The latest posts from Joesightings.com! http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:24 -0700 1 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10640 Discovery.Com put up a lot of great detail in their press release over the new HUB Network shows, most notably the G.I. Joe: Renegades show. Check out the data our friends from The Terrordrome have pulled together!

"Program listing for G.I.Joe: Renegades

Listings:
G.I. Joe is back and better than ever in this new and brilliantly reimagined animated series. The story begins as a newly acquainted team of soldiers investigates Cobra, one of the world’s largest corporations and soon finds out they are a cover for nefarious deeds. When the investigation goes bad, a conspiracy soon forces this team on the run as they’re hunted by both government forces and agents of Cobra.

News Release:
This action-packed animated series goes back to basics with the origins of G.I. JOE, the world’s most elite fighting force, and their evil nemesis, the Cobra organization. Witness the emergence of the heroic G.I. JOE team as a cadre of highly-trained specialists who are forced to band together to prevent the nefarious forces of Cobra from achieving global domination.

Produced by Hasbro Studios.

Production Credits:
Developed for Television By: Henry Gilroy, Marty Isenberg, Jeff Kline
Executive Producer: Jeff Kline
Supervising Animation Producer: Therese Trujillo
Line Producer: Phil Crain
Story Editors: Marty Isenberg, Henry Gilroy
Supervising Director: Randy Myers
Music By: Parodi/Fair
Main Title Theme By: Parodi/Fair

Main Characters:
Duke: Jason Marsden
Scarlett: Natalia Cigliuti
Roadblock: Kevin Michael Richardson
Tunnel Rat: Matthew Yang King
Ripcord: Khary Payton
Adam Decobray / Cobra Commander: Charlie Adler
Baroness: Tatyana Yassukovich
Mindbender: Charlie Schlatter
Flint: Johnny Messner
Lady Jaye: Nika Futterman
General Abernathy: Lee Majors

Episode Length: 30 minutes
Episodes: 26
Genre: Kids
Format: Animation
Day Part: Kids Prime
Key Fact: Hub U.S. Premiere
Expires: September 17, 2015"

...and
"Renegades Character Descriptions and Cast
GI JOE Character Descriptions
DUKE (aka Sergeant Conrad Hauser)-
Squad leader
Weapon of choice: Plasma Pulse Pistol
A former Midwestern high-school farm boy/football hero, CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER has stepped into the role of “squad leader” of the G.I. Joe team. He’s instinctive, but believes in contemplation before provocation, and is always driven to do the right thing, regardless of what others might think. CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER is respected and liked by his teammates. He’s decisive and will bend the rules when necessary, but is wholly willing to take responsibility for his actions. His main concern is for the safety of his fellow G.I. Joe team, but he also believes he has a duty to assist those in need.

SCARLETT (aka Lieutenant Shana ‘Scarlett’ O’Hara)-
Intel specialist
Weapon of choice: High Tech Plasma Pulse Crossbow
A sophisticated, well-educated big city girl, SHANA “SCARLETT” O’HARA is a conspiracy theorist and truth seeker, especially when it comes to Cobra. She began her military career as a computer jockey, but wanted to get her hands dirty, so began training in Ninjitsu under SNAKE EYES. SHANA “SCARLETT” O’HARA is skilled at undercover work, and can maneuver her way around a boardroom or high-society reception. But, she has little actual combat experience. She can grow impatient and condescending with those she deems less intelligent than she (which is basically everyone on the team excepting SNAKE EYES), but she quickly comes to realize she can learn a lot from the “ordinary” G.I. Joe team.

SNAKE EYES-
Ninja/Commando
Weapon(s) of choice: Sword and Plasma Pulse Uzi
A mute, masked man-of-mystery -- not officially affiliated with the military – SNAKE EYES was a mercenary whom SHANA “SCARLETT” O’HARA occasionally utilized for special missions. He was well-trained by the secretive Arashikage clan in the ways of the Ninja. A loner who’s not used to working with others, even after SNAKE EYES “joins” the Joes on the road, he comes and goes as he pleases. SHANA “SCARLETT” O’HARA knows him well enough to “translate” what he’s thinking; rumors abound amongst the team that their relationship is more than just master and disciple. The G.I. Joe team depends upon the “shadow warrior” skills of SNAKE EYES to stay one step ahead of their pursuers, and his profound sense of honor keeps him “attached” to the G.I. Joe team and their cause.

TUNNEL RAT (aka Private First Class Nicky Lee)-
Medic and Infiltration Specialist
Weapon of choice: Plasma Pulse Sub-Machine Gun
Of Asian descent and hailing from Brooklyn, NICKY “TUNNEL RAT” LEE is an eccentric medic with a prickly high-strung personality and attitude. He spent a lot of his youth exploring subway and sewer tunnels. As a result, NICKY “TUNNEL RAT” LEE is most comfortable in dark, confined places and possesses an arcane knowledge of soil, worms, insects, fungus, and anything else that thrives under or in the ground. Known for his biting sense of humor, as well as his nostril-burning scent.

ROADBLOCK (aka Corporal Marvin Hinton)-
Heavy Ordinance Specialist; Mechanic \ Driver; Chef
Weapon of choice: Big Plasma Pulse Machine Gun
MARVIN “ROADBLOCK” HINTON is a brawny African-American country boy from Biloxi. He’s a guitar playing head banger who’s constantly blasting heavy metal though his headphones, and singing along. He’s cheerful… boisterous… a chatterbox. As the team’s de facto chef, his culinary specialties tend toward roadkill. MARVIN “ROADBLOCK” HINTON keeps his positive outlook intact even during the most dangerous of situations…which is pretty much every situation since the G.I. Joe team have been on the run, trying to clear their names and take down Cobra.

RIPCORD (aka Private Wallace Weems)-
HALO jumper/specialist
Weapon of choice: Plasma Pulse Sub-Machine Gun
A Fresh-faced African-American rookie who’s eager to prove himself, WALLACE “RIPCORD” WEEMS is an extreme-sport daredevil who is seemingly fearless in battle, and cracks wise every chance he gets. Arguably, his attempts at humor can get a little grating; just ask NICKY “TUNNEL RAT” LEE.

FLINT (aka Warrant Officer Dashiell Faireborn)-
Commands The Falcons; a military task force assigned to hunt down the Joes.
Now a highly-decorated military officer, DASHIELL “FLINT” FAIREBORN shares a rivalry with CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER that goes back to their high school football days. And since DASHIELL “FLINT” FAIREBORN knows CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER better than anyone, he’s put in charge of tracking CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER down. Wearing his signature beret, DASHIELL “FLINT” FAIREBORN can seem cocky and egotistical upon first meeting, but – underneath -- he’s a very decent man who sees a very clear line between “right” and “wrong.” He has no patience for Cobra conspiracy tales, however, and is all about successfully completing his mission: the capture of the fugitive G.I. Joe team.

LADY JAYE (aka Sergeant Alison Hart- Burnett)-
A tough and scrappy, “one of the guys” Latina, the “Lady” in ALISON “LADY JAYE” HART- BURNETT is ironic. She and CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER also have a history together (CONRAD “DUKE” HAUSER once saved her life), and she finds it much harder to believe the accusations brought against him and his team. Recruited by DASHIELL “FLINT” FAIREBORN to aid in his pursuit of the G.I. Joe team, she secretly feeds the G.I. Joe team Intel so they might avoid capture, and provides them with access and much-needed supplies in their battle against Cobra.

GENERAL CLAYTON ABERNATHY-
A commanding officer who walks with a cane due to a combat injury, but is still tough-as-nails. GENERAL CLAYTON ABERNATHY doesn’t trust the smiling face of Cobra, but knows they carry a tremendous amount of political influence. There’s some evidence that he may believe in the evidence of the G.I. Joe team. Regardless, GENERAL CLAYTON ABERNATHY still feels the G.I. Joe team should turn themselves in, and has no qualms about ordering DASHIELL “FLINT” FAIREBORN to capture the Fugitives.




COBRA COMMANDER (aka Adam DeCobray)-
The leader of Cobra who hides behind the very public persona of ADAM DECOBRAY, the benevolent, reclusive CEO of Cobra Industries -- a man who doesn’t actually exist (except as simulated video images). The real COBRA COMMANDER is a mysterious, masked megalomaniac who believes humanity is doomed, and must be destroyed and replaced with something better. While not physically intimidating, COBRA COMMANDER inspires tremendous fear and wields incredible power.

BARONESS (aka Anastasia Cisarovna)-
ANASTASIA “BARONESS” CISAROVNA, is Cobra Industries’ communications director and chief architect of their benevolent public face. She’s also a ruthless, femme fatale corporate saboteur, chiefly responsible for covering-up Cobra’s nefarious tracks by eliminating witnesses and tying-up loose ends. As such, she has made the hunt for the G.I. Joe team her top priority.

DESTRO (aka James McCullen)-
A Scottish weapons dealer/manufacturer descended from a long line of magnates, JAMES “DESTRO” MCCULLEN began M.A.R.S. Industries as a competitor to Cobra, until M.A.R.S. was acquired by COBRA COMMANDER in a VERY hostile takeover. As “punishment” for crimes against the “Snake”, JAMES “DESTRO” MCCULLEN is forced to wear an irremovable metal helmet. He now serves Cobra with his technologically-advanced designs and business acumen, all while biding his time until he can overthrow COBRA COMMANDER and regain control of his family business.

STORM SHADOW (aka Tomisaburo Arashikage)-
Driven by pride and jealousy, TOMISABURO “STORM SHADOW” ARASHIKAGE trained alongside SNAKE EYES, whom he blames for the murder of their Uncle – The Hard Master (one-time patriarch of the Arashikage clan). After catching a glimpse of SNAKE EYES on Cobra news footage, TOMISABURO “STORM SHADOW” ARASHIKAGE tracks his nemesis down, and resumes their blood feud. When ANASTASIA “BARONESS” CISAROVNA learns of same, she offers TOMISABURO “STORM SHADOW” ARASHIKAGE the resources to turn the Arashikage into the most powerful criminal force in the world, in exchange for his occasional freelance services as assassin… and bodyguard to Cobra Commander.

DR. MINDBENDER (Dr. Brian Bender)-
DR. BRIAN “MINDBENDER” BENDER is head of Cobra’s secretive bio-tech division. A gifted, brash genius in genetic engineering, cloning, mutation and cellular regeneration, DR. MINDBENDER is full of youthful enthusiasm for his work -- even though it typically involves the dangerous, the unethical, and the illegal. Cobra’s secret Bio Viper program provides the perfect playground for this deranged scientist; what DR. MINDBENDER lacks in conscience, he makes up for with attitude.

ZARTAN-
A ruthless biker gang-leading thug, ZARTAN becomes a valuable asset to Cobra (and an incredible threat to the G.I. Joe team) when he stumbles upon and becomes the only person who can wear an experimental Cobra “chameleon tech” suit -- giving him the ability to perfectly mimic the appearance, voice, and mannerisms of anyone the suit comes into contact with.

MAJOR BLUDD (aka Sebastian Bludd)-
A bloodthirsty Aussie whose dirty deeds are for sale to the highest bidder. And nobody bids higher than Cobra. An up-and-comer with something to prove, MAJOR BLUDD is determined to be the greatest mercenary in the world, and earn the giant paycheck that goes with it --especially the bounty attached to the capture (or demise) of the G.I. Joe team.

TOMAX AND XAMOT-
Identical twins with fantastical abilities in hypnotic persuasion and mind control, TOMAX and XAMOT began as crooked cult leaders who harnessed their powers to fleece “Believers” – including BRIAN “MINDBENDER” BENDER. Despite being enslaved by Cobra, the Twins plan to enhance their natural abilities and unleash their wrath upon the world. The key to their success lies in their connection to one another, a telepathic force so strong that if one twin is struck, the other feels every bit of pain."

Discuss!]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:25:53 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10640 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10633 anywho, since the new Vamp is out with it's many tie-down points, I realize now that handle is probably really for running some string through and carrying cargo. Well...that's what they get for not specifying! Kinda like how on the Ghost Hawk it has those pegs on the skis...you know, for guys to stand there while it wooshes around! I'm sure it's really for a nice "Top Gun" shot of the pilot stepping in while it's on display...but hey, again. That's what they get for not specifying! ]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:14:45 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10633 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10631
Although I like the Jungle Viper a lot, I have to say that Dusty is my favorite of this wave. I think this is a great and much needed update to the original.

My least favorite or biggest disappointment is Recondo. Looks too much like Gung-Ho and although his rifles are sweet, his backpack is is just a wee bit too hokey for me. He also has a kinked neck and can't look up as much as I'd like, not too mention his vest stops him from looking threw his scope. A more Jungle theme in the likes of Duke from Wave One would have been so much better. He is after all a "Jungle" expert?

Snake Eyes for me doesn't count. My seven year old inherited him. I really don't need nor do I want another one.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:06:00 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10631 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10630
The next round of Q&As are due next Monday. Submit your questions below. ]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:06:38 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10630 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10628
First off, the 2010 Vamp is a BEAST. It's huge, with high ground clearance and a bouncy coiled-spring imitating plastic frame and absolutely dwarfs Hasbro's past pair of vehicles to bear the Vamp name.


You won't have any trouble finding it in the G.I. Joe HQ motorpool.


Being so large, Hasbro did a wonderful job of adding in hand-holds, steps and even a great tow hitch for lugging around your classic Joe artillery.


Let's look at another favorite vehicle, the 2005 DTC Night Ops Hummer, next to the 2010 Vamp.

Pretty close, but the new Vamp makes the Humvee look like a mall shopper's SUV!


Another great thing you can see from the weapons and accessories included with the 2010 Vamp is that they ain't just for your trucks!

Now THAT is how I always pictured my Roadblock, and finally Hasbro's backed up his filecard data.



Yep, you can stow, mount, plug in and carry just about a whole squad's gear on this baby, and most of it won't bounce out!



Some little details I'm sure we'll all find uses for are the tie-downs on the Vamp.
There are a couple of heavy duty ones on the roof,

the hood,

and the cargo area has this nice little gem.


I didn't do all the decals exactly where or how they were illustrated, this model encourages a little customization.

But in any case, this is going to seriously kick some COBRA!


I really am looking forward to more of this team's design from Hasbro, and I have my suspicions we will at least see the Vamp return, ether as a Mk. 2 or a Stinger.
Feel free to share your own pictures. How will you equip and use your Vamp?


]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:39:45 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10628 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10624
The only fig I've been using so far is the Mark III BAT from '02: http://www.yojoe.com/action/02/bat3.shtml.
For one, I always really liked this fig. Being a robot, the lanky proportions didn't bother me and I always thought the redesign was cool -- awesome headsculpt and throw in the arm, er, armaments from the single pack (http://www.yojoe.com/action/04/bat8.shtml) and it's even better. But what really got me to drag the dozen or so of them out of my bins, was realizing how well they matched with the Serpent Armor robots. Now I'm thinking of picking up a few more in addition to some Resolute BATs to keep the black and red theme going. Makes for a cool li'l robot squad.]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:09:19 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10624 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10623
Is the Arise, Serpentor, Arise! miniseries essentially the same as the movie, or are there differences between the two? Would it be worth owning both DVDs?

For some reason I remember them being the same, just one cut into segmented episodes for TV. But I may be wrong.]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:55:36 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10623 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10621 Anyone know what this attaches to? The traps? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:03:56 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10621 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10619

I'm finally around to reviewing some new POC figures. After all the hype about this guy, I was hoping he was going to be more than an homage to the Night-Viper and breathe life as an awesome figure. In the end I was a little annoyed with the ghillie suit and some other minor quibbles. I tried to give this guy a full rundown and fair shake though. Feel free to check out the complete review.

Infinite Hollywood: GI Joe POC Jungle-Viper Review

Thanks for reading, if you do. ]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:18:07 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10619 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10615 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:57:53 -0700 http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10615