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G.I. Joe comes to Mattel’s MEGA Construx with G.I. JOE Skystriker XP-14F vs. COBRA H.I.S.S. building set

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Mattel is bringing one of Hasbro’s most iconic properties to its MEGA Construx line with the release of the G.I. JOE Skystriker XP-14F vs. COBRA H.I.S.S. building set, which features the two iconic vehicles from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, along with miniature figures for Duke, Ace, Cobra Commander and the H.I.S.S. Driver. The […]

Hasbro unveils new G.I. Joe Classified Series Retro Cardback figures and Digital Renders at New York Comic Con

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As part of Hasbro’s New York Comic Con reveals, we have a look at the next wave of Retro Cardback figures from the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, with Rock ‘N Roll set to be joined by Dr. Mindbender and a Cobra Viper (complete with rolled up sleeves!). You can check out the official promotional […]

Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series: A Real American Hero Reimagined

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Gary Collinson relives his childhood with Hasbro’s G.I. Joe’s Classified Series… In 1964, it introduced young boys everywhere to the concept of the ‘action figure’ with its pioneering 12-inch military-themed dolls; two decades on, the 3.75-inch A Real American Hero relaunch was proving equally as influential, serving as the successor to Kenner’s game-changing Star Wars […]

Larry Hama’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero returns with preview of Skybound’s issue #301 relaunch

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With Skybound Entertainment snapping up the comic rights to G.I. Joe, creator Larry Hama is set to continue his legendary run on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero as the series relaunches with a special issue #301, which will simultaneously serve as a continuation of the classic Marvel Comics and IDW run as well as […]

Skybound relaunching Larry Hama’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero alongside shared Transformers / G.I. Joe comic book universe

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Having acquired the comic book licenses to Transformers and G.I. Joe and quietly launching them into a shared ‘Energon Universe’ this week, Skybound Entertainment has also announced that it will relaunch Larry Hama’s beloved G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero as a standalone series, picking up with issue #301. “One of the main goals of […]

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero’s Scarlett joins Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo series

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Sideshow has unveiled Kotobukiya’s 1:7 scale G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero  Bishoujo Scarlett statue. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $114.99. and is expected to ship between August and October of this year; take a look at the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles Sideshow and Kotobukiya present […]

Comic Book Preview – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300

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Larry Hama’s legendary run on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comes to an end (for the second time) this week as IDW Publishing releases G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300; check out the official preview here… ‘All In,’ Part 5! This is it! The final G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero story arc […]

Hasbro unveils new G.I. Joe Classified Series figures at Pulse Con 2022

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Hasbro held its G.I. Joe panel during yesterday’s Pulse Con event, officially unveiling the next wave of G.I. Joe Classified Series figures in Courtney “Cover Girl” Kreiger, Crimson B.A.T., Mad Marauders Gabriel “Barbecue” Kelly, Stuart “Outback” Selkirk, Vincent R. “Falcon” Falcone and Serpentor & Air Chariot (now available for pre-order via Hasbro Pulse), as well […]

IDW to bid farewell to G.I. Joe with Larry Hama’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300

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Having steered the comic book license for the past decade and a half, IDW Publishing is set to bid farewell to G.I. Joe this November with G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300 – the culmination of legendary writer Larry Hama’s 40-year run spanning both the original Marvel Comics series and its IDW revival. “I […]

Hasbro showcases new G.I. Joe Classified Series Storm Shadow and Zartan

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Hasbro has announced that two of Cobra’s top agents are set to infiltrate its G.I. Joe Classified Series with classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero packaging in 2023 with the release of new Storm Shadow and Zartan six-inch action figures. G.I. Joe Classified Series Storm Shadow Action Figure This Storm Shadow figure comes ready […]