More G.I.Joe Collector’s club reveals!

gi-joe-the-rise-of-cobra-logoTwo new figures are up, Psych-out and Muskrat, both looking very much like the original figures from Rah. That was somewhat disappointing for me as I was hoping for more the modern 2004 look. Pysch-out’s gear especially suffers from lack of modernization, as well as with the way his paint apps appear to make his armor two pieces.

images are mirrored below or you can check them out at G.I.Joecon.com

for continued discussion hit the forums.

a lot of folks are excited for this guy, look at that backpack!

a lot of folks are excited for this guy, look at that backpack!

that head looks a lot like POC jungle duke IMO.

that head looks a lot like POC jungle duke IMO.

Joe con news: image of Charbroil and info on Mortal’s lack of Chrome

gi-joe-the-rise-of-cobra-logoThe Club has updated their con page with a new image as well as more info. First up the info,  Many have wondered why Cobra Mortal did not have a  Chrome head. The club answered fan’s question by stating that there manufactures had no access to chroming.  It wasn’t a matter of unwillingness on the club’s but it could not be done.

On to the more exciting news, Charbroil!

The first Joe for the set revealed!

The first Joe for set revealed!

What a winner! Excellent parts used, they work surprisingly well as a flame retardant over suit, the vvv torch flamethrower is nice to see return, and the head is classic, and removable!

Join the discussion already happening on the forums.

-revsears

G.I.Joe convention exclusive figure images released + thoughts

gi-joe-the-rise-of-cobra-logoThe club has released preview images of 3 of the figures, Cobra Mortal, Frag Vipers and Letal (Frag Viper Leader)

I have to say I am instantly disappointed. Cobra mortals legs are the spindly 25th CC legs, and the frag and Letal viper bodies belong to the new “ultimate” se from Retaliation that has yet to see released. I really feel that those knees especially look awkward and the overall feel of that mold is more superhero than Joe. Letal’s colors, unless he actually glows in the dark, are far too bright and extreme for my taste. Looking on the positive side though,  the frag viper’s headsculpt is very nicely down and the gear is great too. Last year the con seemed to  to start with a bang and show their best figures first, but judging from the known list of figures the set will include, i don’t think that’s the case this year.

I’d love to your thoughts on the forums,

-revsears