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Boss Fight Studio Vitruvian HACKS Mighty Steeds Kickstarter Campaign Update

April 24, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

The Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Mighty Steeds Kickstarter Campaign from Boss Fight Studio is galloping right along! (see what we did there?!) In case you weren’t aware, the campaign has already reached funding and is just over $15,000 from reaching its first Stretch Goal!

Not only are we close to unlocking the Basic Steed, Socks, the campaign is only 9 backers away from 500, the number needed to unlock Sugar Skull! Exclusively for Kickstarter backers and intricately detailed with a Dia De Muertos deco and colorful details, Sugar Skull celebrates the Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuati. Properly proportioned horse standing the equivalent of 16 tiny hands tall and featuring 32 points of articulation, modular construction for easy customization and a display stand for dynamic posing.

There’s Steeds, Kits and more to get in on, so make sure to head over to the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Mighty Steeds Kickstarter Campaign and get your pledge in! We’re talking all about the Mighty Steeds campaign here on the boards, join us on the Cobra Island Forums for discussion in progress!

G.I.Joe Collectors Club Figure Subscription Service 8 Greg Blizzard Natale Preview

April 23, 2018April 24, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

The G.I.Joe Collectors Club has shared the seventh reveal from FSS 8, the final Figure Subscription Service. Check out the G.I.Joe Arctic Attack Soldier, Greg “Blizzard” Natale!

G.I. JOE ARCTIC ATTACK SOLDIER – Code Name: GREG “BLIZZARD” NATALE
(Inspired by the 1988 action figure.) Includes: removable arctic coat, sniper rifle, backpack, skis x 2, ski poles x 2, boot cleats x 2, and figure stand.

NOTE: These modern era club exclusive action figures will not be exact replicas of their vintage counterparts. All images are Photoshop mock-up representations, final product, accessories and/or colors will vary!

Will you be joining on on FSS 8 or adding Blizzard to your collection via the secondary market? Sound off on the Cobra Island Forums!

Black Major Gold Night Viper Elite Review Gallery

April 22, 2018April 23, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

We continue our Black Major review galleries on this #SundayFunday with a look at another recent release, the Gold Night Viper Elite!

This Regal Cobra Operative is one of many tasked with keeping the Cobra Imperial Procession safe at all costs. They take up vantage points sometimes weeks in advance, ensuring that no harm ever befalls the Commander or Senior Hierarchy. The Gold Night Viper Elite sports an all “Gold” Uniform with Black accents and includes his classic Visor, Night Vision Scope and Rifle.

We’ve put together a gallery of nearly 30 images for your viewing pleasure, so make sure to check them out below. In the absence of 3 3/4 Joe product on the shelf, The Major continues to keep excitement alive and the fan base enthused with his 3 3/4 0-ring ARAH Style offerings! Share your thoughts on this troop builder with us after the break on the Cobra Island Forums.

Black Major Olive Drab Green Trooper and Officer Review Gallery

April 22, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

We continue our Black Major review galleries with a look back at a set of releases from 2016, the “Olive Drab Green” Cobra Trooper & Officer!

This awesome pair of Cobra Operatives marks another worthwhile color scheme applied to this mold. The green makes these offering the perfect “Cobra Grunts” for your ranks. As with other Trooper figures, these boutique style offerings come with a handful of accessories, including a Machine Gun, Rifle, Back Pack & Figure Stand.

In the absence of 3 3/4 Joe product on the shelf, The Major continues to keep excitement alive and the fan base enthused with his 3 3/4 0-ring ARAH Style offerings! Read more below to check out our full gallery of this awesome Cobra troop builder, then join us on the Cobra Island Forums to share your thoughts with us!

Acid Rain World B2.Five Chapel and Bucks Team Promo Images Revealed

April 21, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

Back in February we brought you word of the Acid Rain World Display at C3 AFA 2018 HK. We’re getting close to an official release, as new promotional posters of not only the highly anticipated Laurel, but a 3 figure Bucks Team set have been revealed!

The K6 Jungle Chapel HTT600k features the interchangeable joint system found in all B2.Five offerings, allowing you to mix & match parts from other vehicles. The chapel comes complete with:

Pilot Soldier, Weapon Holder, Machine Gun, Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, Sniper Rifle, Radio Transceiver, SA Sword

The Bucks Team Trooper set is an offering of 3 figures, including Jack and 2 Steel figures. The set includes:

Heavy Hand Guns, Submachine Guns, Minigun, Knife, Pistols and Radio Transceiver

Both offerings will be available June 2018. Are you excited to add these new B2.Five Acid Rain World pieces to your collection? Get in on the conversation already in progress after the break on the Cobra Island Forums!

Just Another G.I.Joe Show Welcomes Special Guest Brian Shearer

April 21, 2018April 21, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

On tonight’s episode of Just Another G.I.Joe Show, Mike & Fred welcome special guest Brian Shearer who joins the Gents to discuss his newly funded Kickstarter Campaign, The Art of Brian Shearer volume 1.

Yes, you’ve read that correctly, Brian’s book has funded! We know we speak for many when we say how happy we are for Brian and how excited we are to add this title to our bookshelves!

Make sure to keep it locked to the Just Another G.I.Joe Show YouTube Channel tonight at 7pm EST/6 CST. After the show, join us on the Cobra Island Forums for discussion in progress!

G.I.Joe Collectors Club Figure Subscription Service 8 Lance Clutch Steinberg Preview

April 20, 2018April 21, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

The G.I.Joe Collectors Club has shared the sixth reveal from FSS 8, the final Figure Subscription Service. Check out the G.I.Joe V.A.M.P. Driver, Lance “Clutch” Steinberg!

G.I. JOE V.A.M.P. DRIVER – Code Name: LANCE “CLUTCH” STEINBERG
(Inspired by the 1984 version 2 action figure.) Includes: removable helmet, vest, assault rifle, pistol, work cones x 2, and figure stand.

Will you be joining on on FSS 8 or adding Clutch to your collection via the secondary market? Sound off on the Cobra Island Forums!

JoeFest Toy and Comic Show – Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st

April 20, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

It’s time! Can you believe it?! JoeFest Toy & Comic Show in beautiful Augusta, GA kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st! Over the last few months, we’ve brought you news on all sorts of awesome that will be available at the show –

Guests from the G.I.Joe Art World including Robert Atkins, Brian Shearer, Jason Mark Sobol, Tom Feister and more
Custom Souvenirs from Swizzlesticks, Brian’s Customs, Short Bus Customs, Brian Kossin and more
Cosplay & Cosplay based Custom Figures of Mary Mercenary Cosplay and Revenge City Cosplay
So, so much more!

For more details and to pick up your tickets, check out www.augustatoyandcomicshow.com. Will we be seeing you at the show? Sound off after the break on the Cobra Island Forums!

G.I.Joe Collectors Club Figure Subscription Service 8 Lt Clay Moore Preview

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

The G.I.Joe Collectors Club has shared the fifth reveal from FSS 8, the final Figure Subscription Service. Check out the Cobra Shock Troops Commander, Lt. Clay Moore!

COBRA SHOCK TROOPS COMMANDER – Code Name: LT. CLAY MOORE
(Inspired by the Sunbow cartoon & 2007 GIJCC design.) Includes: removable helmet, grenade bandolier, pistol, knife, assault rifle, bazooka, backpack with shells x 4, and figure stand.

Will you be joining on on FSS 8 or adding Lt. Clay Moore to your collection via the secondary market? Sound off on the Cobra Island Forums!

IDW Publishing’s July 2018 G.I.Joe Solicitations Now Available

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by C.I.A.D.

The July 2018 G.I.Joe solicitations from IDW Publishing are here! The first month of Summer brings us G.I.Joe A Real American Hero #254, part 4 of the Special Missions Story Arc, with a focus on Destro! July also brings us G.I.Joe A Real American Hero vs. The Six Million Dollar Man TPB! Here’s the scoop:

G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero #254 – Cover A: Ferreira / Cover B: John Royle

MAY180642 / MAY180643 – (W) Larry Hama (A) Netho Diaz (CA) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) John Royle

“Special Missions”, Part 4 (of 5). G.I. Joe. Cobra. Two opposing forces. Two powerful war machines, each made more lethal by the undeniable strength of their individual parts. But who and what are those parts? Living legend Larry Hama shares some of their amazing stories in “Special Missions”-one-shot stories featuring a variety of characters and different artists to draw them! This issue, Marcelo Ferreira (Back to the Future) joins forces with Larry to present Cobra’s weapons master extraordinaire: DESTRO!

In Shops: Jul 25, 2018
SRP: $3.99

G. I. Joe vs. Six Million Dollar Man TP

MAY180645 – (W) Ryan Ferrier (A) S. L. Gallant (CA) John Cassaday

The greatest American heroes go face-to-face with the most dangerous living weapon… Steve Austin! It’s a showdown between ’70s icons-kung-fu grip vs. bionic eye!

Hacked by COBRA, the Six Million Dollar Man has the JOEs in his sights. World peace hangs by a thread and Cobra Commander holds the world’s infrastructure in his venomous clutches! Do the JOEs stand a chance against the bionic man, or is he simply better, faster, stronger?

In Shops: Aug 22, 2018
SRP: $15.99