Sideshow Collectibles Updates Photos of Premium Format Cobra Commander

The photo gallery for Sideshow Collectibles' 1:4-scale Cobra Commander premium format figure has been updated with production photos of the piece. The regular edition version of the figure--in stock and ready to ship-- is limited to 750 pieces, while the exclusive version with switch-out hooded portrait is limited to 500 pieces and will ship in January.

Sideshow Collectibles Reveals Storm Shadow Statue

As part of their 12 Days of Sideshow celebration, Sideshow Collectibles offers a behind the scenes look at their upcoming G.I. Joe Storm Shadow statue. No details are included with the work-in-progress sneak peek, but it's a safe bet that the quality will rival Sideshow's recently released Snake Eyes and Timber statue.

Archive: Cobra Trooper - Infantry (G.I. Joe: Renegades)

The Cobra Trooper was released in the winter of 2011 as part of the third wave of figures in the G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary line. The 30th Anniversary line celebrates 30 years since the release of the modern, 3-3/4-inch G.I. Joe action figure. As part of the celebration, Hasbro not only included figures of classic characters from the 1982 A Real American Hero comic and television series, but also those from the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series.

Not to be confused with the Cobra Trooper released in the first wave of the 30th Anniversary line, this Cobra Trooper is based on the infantry troops as they appeared in the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series. Since the animated Cobra Troopers have exposed faces, an alternate head sculpt with a mask that veils the face, much like the balaclava of its predecessors, was also included.

Archive: Scarlett - Undercover Agent (G.I. Joe: Renegades)

Scarlett was released in the winter of 2011 as part of the third wave of figures in the G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary line. The 30th Anniversary line celebrates 30 years since the release of the modern, 3-3/4-inch G.I. Joe action figure. As part of the celebration, Hasbro not only included figures of classic characters from the 1982 A Real American Hero comic and television series, but also those from the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series.

Like other 30th Anniversary figures, Scarlett's accessories were scaled back and did not include all of the gear revealed at G.I. JoeCon 2011, however, unlike many of the earlier 30th Anniversary figures (particularly those in waves one and two) Scarlett's character I.D. card does not make mention of the missing accessories. Scarlett's omitted accessories include a sword with scabbard, two forearm long blades and a gas mask.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Trailer Premieres

The trailer for the second, live-action G.I. Joe movie, G.I. Joe: Retaliation debuted today. The nearly three-minute teaser showcased heavy action scenes, familiar characters and vehicles, and hinted at a storyline more in line with the classic cannon than its predecessor, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Initial fan reaction to the trailer, which was announced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Twiiter (Roadblock in the sequel) has been overwhelmingly positive. G.I. Joe: Retaliation is slated for a June 29, 2012 release.

Archive: Cobra Viper - Infantry

The Cobra Viper was released in the summer of 2011 as part of the second wave of figures in the G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary line. The 30th Anniversary line celebrates 30 years since the release of the modern, 3-3/4-inch G.I. Joe action figure. As part of the celebration, Hasbro not only included figures of classic characters from the 1982 A Real American Hero comic and television series, but also those from the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series.

Heavy retail overstock of early waves of Pursuit of Cobra figures made it difficult to find figures from latter waves in the line. When Hasbro transitioned the Pursuit of Cobra line into the 30th Anniversary line, they took this into account and re-released several of these difficult to find figures as part of the 30th Anniversary collection. For the most part, the re-released figures were identical to their Pursuit of Cobra predecessors, however some, such as the Cobra Viper, have deco and accessory variations.

Even More Details on G.I. Collectors' Club's Figure Subscription Service

The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club is hitting the social media streams hard, releasing several card art images for its upcoming Figure Subscription Service (FSS) figures. If you haven't been following the club's Twitter or Facebook streams, you'll want to check them out as the updates have been pretty frequent in anticipation of the FSS. The club also created a  FSS FAQ section, on their Web site, that answers some questions about the service that haven't been addressed previously. The FAQ is worth checking out if you're considering a subscription.