GIJoe.Com has posted a comprehensive list of all single-packed figures to be released in 2008 and is giving the fans the chance to choose ten “Hall of Heroes” candidates. These ten selections would be given a designer redeco and repackaged for sale in 2009. Click here to check out the press release, and you can place your votes here.
Also make certain to click here to discuss this exciting news in our forums.
Vote now and make you voice heard! The winners will be revealed at the G.I. Joe Convention in June.
Hasbro has responded to the series of 5 questions asked by JoeSightings members, and others across the 'net. To check out the questions and answers in our forums, check our forums.
The G.I. Joe Collector's Club has allegedly "posted" the first image of the convention exclusive Headhunter Stormtrooper.
UPDATE: It hs been brought to our attention that this pic might be a April's Fool joke leaked a day early. If this is the case, it is under very poor taste.
The G.I. Joe Collector's Club has admitted the the image of the convention exclusive Headhunter Stormtrooper was indeed an April's Fool's joke. Just released on March 31st (not April Fool's Day) after the club sent out an email earlier in the day telling fans to look for new pics to be posted that night...
General Hawk, Duke, Scarlett, Ripcord, Cover Girl, Snake Eyes, Baroness, and Storm Shadow all in costume for the first time.Comments(0) - Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 by General Hawk(PM) - Read More
Let's go commando, man!Ain't It Cool News (AICN) has posted the first publicity image of actor Ray Park as Snake Eyes from Paramount Pictures' upcoming G.I. Joe live-action movie. The image was reportedly sent to AICN by legendary comic creator Larry Hama, who is serving as a consultant on the film. Click on the link above to check out the image!
VH1 interviews executive producer and Hasbro COO Brian GoldnerVH1 has posted an interview with G.I. Joe executive producer Brian Goldner. Goldner, who is also G.I. Joe toy maker Hasbro's chief operating officer and director, told VH1 that he thinks fans will love what they're doing with G.I. Joe:
"We all really loved what G.I. Joe was about in the '80s; we loved that story arc and the concept of Joe vs. Cobra," said Goldner.
Goldner also discussed G.I. Joe comics writer Larry Hama's involvement in the film, as well as plans for the film's story and action figures.
Click on the link above to read the original interview. Thanks to Drew99Erin for the heads-up! Comments(0) - Posted on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 by Sentinel(PM) - Read More
According to SuperheroFlix.com, Baroness will indeed sport her classic look:
SuperheroFlix.com
Monday, February 25th, 2008
The Baroness Will Have Black Hair in G.I. Joe
Fans everywhere can relax, Sienna Miller will have black hair when she plays the Baroness in G.I. Joe. Talking to Access Hollywood at the Independent Spirit Awards, Miller confirmed that the character would have the familiar jet-black hair.
"I have a black wig and guns and all leather and it's all fantastic," the actress enthused about her role.
G.I. Joe stars Ray Parks (Snake-Eyes), Sienna Miller (The Baroness), Rachel Nichols (Scarlett), Said Taghmaoui (Breaker), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Heavy Duty), Marlon Waynes (Ripcord), Channing Tatum (Duke), Dennis Quiad (Hawk), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Cobra Commander), Arnold Vosloo (Zartan), Karolina Isela Kurkov (Cover Girl) and Christopher Eccleston (Destro). The film is scheduled for an August 7, 2009 release.