Classic G.I. Joe Episodes Now on Netflix Instant Streaming

G.I. Joe: Renegades is getting some company on Netflix's instant streaming service.  All 65 episodes of the first season of the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series are now available to watch instantly, as are 98 episodes of The Transformers classic series. Don't forget to add these to your instant queue!

G.I. JoeCon 2012 Souvenir Figure Set Pits Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers

The secret's out! This year's G.I. JoeCon exclusive souvenir figure set, Operation: Bear Trap, will feature the Oktober Guard pitted against Destro's Iron Grenadiers. The box set will include 15 figures, comprised of six unique Oktober Guard members and four unique Iron Grenadiers, complete with weapons and accessories. The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club has even released a preview of the first Iron Grenadier team member, the Iron Grenadier Elite Trooper. Be sure to keep an eye on the the club's G.I. JoeCon 2012 exclusives Web page for more updates. G.I. JoeCon runs June 8 - July 1 at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans.

Comics: G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Prequel #4

The Joes rush to NORAD to intercept a Cobra infiltration. Roadblock puts his newfound Arashikage/Battle Kata skills to the test while Snake Eyes faces his former sword brother, Storm Shadow.  John Barber and Salvador Navarro bring us this closing chapter to the Retaliation movie prequel

Hasbro's G.I. Joe: Retaliation Figures Reviewed by Pixel Dan

Pixel Dan is on a reviewing rampage since taking the wraps off his new Web site at Pixel-Dan.com. This week's critiques include a pair of figures from the first wave of Hasbro's G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie line--Cobra Commander and Roadblock. As these figures begin to trickle out to retail, Dan helps you decide if they're worth adding to your collection.

Comics: GI Joe: A Real American Hero #178

It's a non-stop firefight as Cobra defends Broca Beach from the invading Blue Ninja forces. Baroness and Snake Eyes target the Blue Ninja master, who himself confronts Cobra Commander for a final showdown. Hama and Gallant's GI Joe: A Real American Hero #178 is another strong, and fun, chapter in the classic Joe mythos.

Archive: Tunnel Rat - Infiltrator (G.I. Joe: Renegades)

Tunnel Rat 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.

It's interesting to follow the evolution of certain characters over the years. Tunnel Rat was originally based on the Vietnam War era soldiers responsible for subterranean search and destroy missions. With slightly over a decade separating the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam (1973) and the release of the first incarnation of Tunnel Rat in 1987, the character's persona was fitting for the time. But as that decade grew to nearly four, generational disconnects developed and the inclusion of Tunnel Rat in  G.I. Joe: Renegades meant the the character's persona had to be re-imagined with one more relevant to the changes in society. While Tunnel Rat still likes to squeeze through tight spaces, his new stomping grounds are more urban and industrial, and exploit a trend that has captured the interest of many in the Internet generation, urban exploration--the examination of unseen or off-limits parts of urban areas.

Comics: G.I. Joe #12

It's a new chapter for the Joes, and it doesn't look good. Washington takes a critical look at the effectiveness of the Joes while Cobra, fresh from their victory in Nanzhao, sets their eyes on their next target. G.I. Joe #12, by Chuck Dixon and Will Rosado, explores the aftermath of Cobra Command.