Over the past week we’ve received some conflicting information about upcoming releases from G.I. Joe: The Pursuit of Cobra, but it would appear that things have somewhat ironed out. Several online retailers including Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth, and Small Joes have received information from Hasbro that seems to finally confirm what waves 3 and 4 for 2011 will consist of. This is how it shakes out: 2011 Wave 3 (AKA “Wave 5”)
Blowtorch
Cobra – The Enemy
Cobra Commander
General Hawk
Jungle B.A.T.
Steel Brigade
2011 Wave 4 (AKA “Wave 6”)
Snake Eyes Temple Guardian
Crazy Legs
Croc Master
Rock Viper
Viper
Iron Grenadier
To pre-order, make sure to visit Small Joes, Big Bad Toy Store (wave 3 and wave 4), or Entertainment Earth (wave “5” and wave “6”). Now, just to get some pictures! Keep your eyes peeled to GeneralsJoes.com next weekend as I visit New York City and attend the 2011 Toy Fair!
Sideshow Collectibles is currently holding a “12 Days of Sideshow” event, where they celebrate 12 secret product reveals for some upcoming Sideshow Collectibles items. Well, we’re only on Day Two, and already Joe fans have quite the treat!
A quick look at the below image shows us a little sneak preview at an upcoming General Hawk figure! But who is that behind Hawk? Looks to be an African American…in a beret… Stalker! And, with Beachhead covering their flank, you can also see that the figure looking at them is none other than a Cobra Viper!
Wow.
Stalker, Hawk, and a Cobra Viper all revealed in one image. Looks like 2011 could be another banner year for Sideshow. The mirrored image is below, but you can also check out the 12 Days of Sideshow right here.
As anyone who has seen my screen name knows (not to mention the name of the site itself) I’m a pretty big fan of the General Hawk character. Even as a kid, I loved how Hama portrayed him in the comics, and was endlessly annoyed that he somehow got blacklisted from the animation merely based on his resemblance to Duke. Heck, even when he appeared in Season 2, he had his hair color changed and didn’t seem to retain any of the hard-edged personality that I loved from the comic book.
However, I fully acknowledge that most folks know Hawk from his appearances in the cartoon, and the brown bomber jacket is certainly his iconic look, so I will admit, even though he’s in his ’86 togs I’m pretty freaking giddy to see him in the below Sideshow Production Blog:
Looks very cool. It should be noted there’s another figure in the background, which HissTank.com is labeling as “Grunt”, but there’s no proof I can see that this is the case. Regardless, love these behind the scenes peeks. Looking awesome.
Check out the production blog itself right here.
I bet you guys thought I was going to forget my “review of the day” today, didn’t you? In all of the “Hub” hubbub, it sorta got lost in the shuffle, but I gotta keep up my end of the bargain. I’ve already covered the Wal-Mart exclusive Heatseeker and Outpost Defender, but in the interest of filling in those holes, here is the Laser Artillery Weapon!
Of course you can find that review and many others linked back to the Rise of Cobra Review Page.
Enjoy.
After taking a short holiday hiatus, Joe forum favorite Alexx is back at it again, this time covering the Wal-Mart Exclusive LAW (Laser Artillery Weapon). I must admit, this is one that I have so far skipped, but as usual, he continues to change my mind. Wonder if my Christmas-ransacked Wal-Mart still has it in stock?
