Sideshow Collectibles Reveals Storm Shadow Statue

Sideshow Collectibles' has pulled the curtain off the product gallery of their recently announced Storm Shadow statue, and if last week's teaser photo piqued your interest, the full gallery will not disappoint. Styled after Storm Shadow's debut appearance in Hasbro's 3-3/4-inch line, the statue includes an additional hooded, switch-out portrait that's reminiscent of Hasbro's '88 Storm Shadow, but unlike with the '88 figure Storm Shadow won't change allegiances! Snake Eyes does need a nemesis, after all. An exclusive version of the statue featuring switch out hands equipped with a bow will also be available. Both the regular and exclusive edition statues are $299.99 with pre-orders starting on August 16.

Sideshow Collectibles Announces Storm Shadow Statue

Sideshow Collectibles just "gets" G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and out their newly teased Storm Shadow statue reaffirms this. The statue depicts Storm Shadow, as many of us have come to recognize him, in his white sleeveless shinobi shozoko equipped with many of the accessories that were included with our beloved 1984 Hasbro figure. If you look closely at the background of Sideshow's teaser photo, you can see what appears to be a switch-out portrait with a shroud. Sideshow's Storm Shadow statue is set for full reveal next Tuesday, August 14.

Comic-Con 2012: It's A Wrap!

Comic-Con 2012 is a wrap and our photo gallery from the show is now live and can also be seen on our Flickr photostream. We spoke with the teams at Hasbro and Sideshow Collectibles at length about the G.I. Joe brand and we're pleased to report they're listening to the collectors and long-time fans. While there wasn't much for new reveals at Comic-Con, G.I. Joe had a good chunk of real estate at the show and with some amazing dioramas that awed many passers by.

Sideshow's Comic-Con Exclusive Falcon Sixth-Scale Figure Now Available

The next soldier in the ranks of Sideshow's sixth-scale G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line is Lieutenant Falcon. Wearing his signature beret, Falcon includes an alternate back-country portrait and the usual gratuitous arsenal of weapons and accessories Sideshow has been spoiling us with.  A San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, Falcon is available for purchase to both attendees and non-attendees alike. With a limited edition size Falcon is available now on Sideshow's Web site for $134.99.

Review: Sideshow Collectibles' Rock 'N' Roll Sixth Scale Figure

Sideshow Collectibles recently released the twentieth sixth-scale figure in its G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line, Rock 'N' Roll.  Rock 'N' Roll was one of the original characters part of Hasbro's inaugural wave of 3-3/4-inch figures in 1982, which re-introduced G.I. Joe to a new generation of kids. Sideshow Collectibles has re-imagined that surf-loving, machine gunner with their own modern military twist, but does Sideshow's interpretation of Rock 'N' Roll have what it takes to hang ten?

Review: Sideshow Collectibles' Cobra Commander Diorama

Over the last few years, Sideshow Collectibles has been producing high-end interpretations of G.I. Joe characters in a number of different mediums, some of which G.I. Joe collectors are familiar with while others are new to the brand. The mediums include sixth scale figures, quarter scale premium format figures, fifth scale polystone statues, as well as amazingly detailed polystone dioramas, like the recently released Cobra Commander diorama.

Sideshow Collectibles Reveals Snake Eyes & Timber Sixth Scale Figure Set

If you missed out on Sideshow Collectibles' first sixth-scale Snake Eyes figure, you're in luck! After teasing us with a preview image last week, Sideshow Collectibles has revealed the full product gallery of the next offering in their G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero lineup, the sixth scale Snake Eyes and Timber figure set. Snake Eyes sits on a better proportioned muscular body, is heavily armed, and includes both the visor and commando-style portraits, making the figure a great alternative for collectors who didn't pick up the original.

Sideshow Collectibles Annouces Snake Eyes & Timber 12-Inch Figure Set

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed Snake Eyes and Timber as the next offering in their sixth scale G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero collection. Sideshow's teaser photo shows Snake Eyes in his commando gear, wearing a mask with goggles and armed to the teeth. According to Sideshow, the new Snakes Eyes figure will have new muscular arms, two portraits (visor and googles), new sweater and pants, more guns, new sword as well as Timber as a companion piece, which will have two portraits, and 15 plus points of articulation. The full product gallery for the figure set will be revealed on March 13 in Sideshow's production blog with pre-order starting next Thursday, March 15.

Source: CoolToyReview.com

Sideshow Collectibles Confirms Baroness 12-Inch Figure for 2012

In an interview with Cool Toy Review, Sideshow Collectibles' Brant Bridges reveals that the design team at Sideshow is putting the finishing touches on a 1/6-scale female body, which will debut on a 12-inch G.I. Joe Baroness figure, sometime in mid-2012.

"We’ve got a new female body in the early production phases. We’re working through test shots and things. We’ll be debuting it this year in the G.I. Joe line, as Baroness. That’ll be in the mid part of 2012..."

Bridges also notes a new muscular, male body is in development (in collaboration with Bigshot Toyworks) and that a scar-faced Cobra Trooper will eventually find its way into the line, sometime down the road. You can read the full interview on Cool Toy Review.

Sideshow Hints Next 12-Inch G.I. Joe Figures

Fielding questions--on Facebook--for their Ask Sideshow column, Sideshow Collectibles dropped a few of hints about the identity of their next G.I. Joe sixth-scale figures. According to Sideshow, they have a short list that includes Shipwreck and three other characters. Here's the question with Sideshow's response:

Question: "When can we expect to see Great Joes like Snow Job, Mutt w/Junkyard,and Gung-Ho?"

Answer: "Of the Joes that we would like to tackle next, you've named two of our favorite four. Shipwreck is missing from your list, but who has the other slot? Hmmm..."

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.

Sideshow Collectibles Announces Baroness Premium Format Figure

Sideshow Collectibles 1:4-scale Baroness premium format figure is now available for pre-order. Standing 22-inches tall, the Baroness premium format figure features a fabric costume with the Baroness' signature glasses, a sidearm holster with 1911 .45 caliber pistol, and AR Assault Rifle. For the exclusive collector, Sideshow is producing a limited number of Baroness figures with a switch-out hand with MAC-10 Machine Pistol. The Baroness premium format figure rings in at $349.99 and is estimated to ship in the third quarter of 2012.

Sideshow Collectibles Black Dragon Ninja 12-Inch Figure Revealed

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed the next figure in their 12-inch G.I. Joe line, the Black Dragon Ninja. Available for pre-order now, the Black Dragon Ninja is equipped with six hira shuriken (throwing stars), a kyoketsu-shoge and a nodachi sword with scabbard. An exclusive version of the Black Dragon Ninja, limited to 750 pieces, includes an alternate scarred portrait with sculpted armor style mask. Both versions will sell for $134.99 with a $13.50 non-refundable deposit required for orders of two or more. The Black Dragon Ninja is schedule to ship in the second quarter of 2012.

Sideshow Collectibles Reveals Crimson Guard 12-Inch Figure

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed the product gallery photos for their Crimson Guard, 12-inch, G.I. Joe figure. The Crimson Guard features its instantly recognizable helmet along with bayonet clad assault rifle and working, v-shaped backpack. The exclusive version of the Crimson Guard includes an alternate unmasked Siegie portrait (Fred series). Both versions will sell for $139.99 with a $14 non-refundable deposit required for orders of two or more.

Pre-orders for the Crimson Guard will be taken this Thursday, October 6 through a link provided in Sideshow's weekly newsletter, typically published between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. EST.

Sideshow Collectibles Reveals Urban Threat Environment

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed the product gallery photos for their G.I. Joe Urban Threat - 'Condition RED' 12-inch figure environment. Pre-orders for the Urban Threat environment will be taken this Thursday, October 6 through a link provided in Sideshow's weekly newsletter, typically published between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. EST. The Urban Threat environment is priced at $179.99.

Sideshow Collectibles Announces Crimson Guard 12-Inch Figure

Sideshow Collectibles' weekly newsletter is hitting inboxes and there's good news for G.I. Joe collectors. The next character in Sideshow's 12-inch figure line, the Crimson Guard, has been announced. We thought Sideshow's Zartan and Rock 'n' Roll 12-inch figures were going to be a tough act to follow, but the Crimson Guard's preview image has us thinking otherwise.

The full product reveal for the Crimson Guard is Tuesday, October 4, with pre-orders starting with the release of Sideshow's newsletter on Thursday, October 6. It's also worth noting that the Urban Threat – Condition RED 12-inch Figure Environment, which was announced in July at Comic-Con, will also be available for pre-order on October 6. Mark your calendars!

Sideshow Collectibles 12-Inch Desert Ops Trooper: Officer Up for Pre-Order

If you followed our San Diego Comic-Con coverage and could peel your eyes away from Sideshow's amazing Zartan and Rock 'n' Roll figures, you may have noticed an unreleased Desert Ops Officer figure displayed in the Desert Weapons Cache environment scene at Sideshow's booth. That figure, the Desert Ops Trooper: Officer is now available for pre-order on Sideshow's Web site. The Desert Ops Officer comes with Sideshow's usual arsenal of weapons and features a detailed fabric Desert Ops uniform with Cobra insignia and officer rank bars. The Desert Ops Officer is priced at $99.99.

If you're looking to recreate Sideshow's desert environment display from Comic-Con, a lot of the pieces you'll need to do so, including Dusty, the Desert Ops Sniper and the Desert Weapons Cache with Sandstorm are also still available.

Comic-Con 2011: It's A Wrap!

Comic-Con 2011 is a wrap. Our photo gallery from the show is now live and can also be seen on our Flickr photostream. The teams at Hasbro and Sideshow Collectibles were gracious hosts and shared a wealth of information with us, much of which we passed on via our Twitter feed. Although there weren't many new product announcements, we have a lot to look forward to in next year including female G.I. Joe characters from Sideshow, a great lineup of classic and Renegades style figures from Hasbro and oh yeah, a G.I. Joe movie. What are your thoughts on this year's Comic-Con? We'd love to hear your opinions and would appreciate your feedback, as well.

Comic-Con 2011: Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Baroness

In addition to the Snake Eyes and Cobra Commander premium format figures on display at their booth at Comic-Con, the Sideshow Collectibles team gives us a first look (starting at 1:21 in) at what the future has in store for G.I. Joe premium format with a glimpse at the first female in their G.I. Joe lineup, the Baroness. The Baroness wears her signature glasses and will don a skin-tight body suit overlayed with hard-shelled, segmented armor to achieve her classic look. There is no release date specified for the Baroness figure at this time.