Five unique questions revealing new info on future of G.I. Joe...
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We now present fans with the our latest Hasbro Q&A regarding one of the most popular lines of 2008: G.I. Joe...
1. With the apparent success of the G.I.Joe vehicle assortments, can Joe fans expect to see larger classic vehicles coming into the line before the transition into movie based products?
Similar to 2008, you may see some large vehicles as exclusives, but most will be "normal" size. With the movie line anything is possible.
2. The recent press release of 5-figure boxed sets was exciting news indeed, especially with a retooled Cobra Viper featuring new arms. But, this iconic and essential troop builder is trapped in a 5-pack; is there the possibility of seeing our favorite front-line trooper on a single card?
Feedback from fans has been that they have gotten enough Vipers. Other than Hall of Heroes we will not be single carding the Viper again before movie.
3. When can we expect to see G.I.Joe: Resolute product and web-based cartoon episodes? We're going batty over here for the newest Joes after seeing some leaks from overseas!
You will start to see some Resolute figures in early 2009. Timing for the episodes is still being finalized.
4. Inside every vehicle box recently, we've seen artwork depicting the USS Flagg, Cobra Island and so much more - who is responsible for such creative diorama packaging and are these merely eye-candy or alluding to something more? (Like what, we're not sure but the art sparks our imaginations!)
The artwork is meant to pay homage to the 80's and the incredible line and story line. These are not subtle clues as neither Cobra Island nor the USS Flagg are coming out in the foreseeable future.
5. According to a release from the Official G.I.Joe Collectors Club, we can expect to see the FLAK cannon in the coming months. That brings us the VAMP, JUMP Jet Pack, FLAK, RAM, MOBAT this year - can we expect to see the MMS (Missile system) and HAL (Heavy Artillery Laser) to finish our neo-1982 vehicle assortment?
It is too early to reveal all of the plans for these, but we hear loud and clear that fans want them!
Be sure to head over to YOJOE.com to check out five more questions and answers revealing new information about what's sure to be a popular line in the new year...
