Nah.  I’m nothing if not forgiving, so I’ll play nice and post the latest update for the What’s on Joe Mind podcast.  This episode the guys are joined by Sunbow voice actor Neil Ross, who voiced the indelible Shipwreck, one of the most popular characters in the G.I. Joe mythology!

They also tackle all the latest news and information, and talk about the GIJCC 2012 Convention Set in its entirety. I’m jealous that I didn’t get the chance to share my .02.  Ah, well, maybe I’ll make them revisit it tomorrow night.

Check out the latest episode on our Podbean page, or via the embedded player below, and don’t forget to hit the jump for our show notes.

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What happens when Justin misses a show?  Well, we tend to have awesome interviews with voice actors.  So when Justin told us he would be missing this week’s show, we knew our interview would be a blast!  Joining us this week is Neil Ross, or otherwise known as the Sunbow voice of Shipwreck!  We talk to Neil for an hour about his many works – past and present.  Right before halftime, Shogi Scott reviews many of the souviner JoeCon exclusives from 2010.  In the second half, we start off with the mailbag and answer another JoeCon question, talk about Sideshow and our thoughts on the Operation Bear Trap set, and we get a text message from Chuck’s sister Barbra.  In the news we talk about the final reveals of the 2012 3.75″ JoeCon set, once again we mention that the JoeCon Brochure is out, local Filipino GI Joe  collector group, TS118 will be setting up displays and dioramas in the lobby of many movie theaters in the Philippines to help promote the hobby to new fans.  Retaliation and “Dollar Store” figures are the topic of discussion in our wrap up segment.  A few of the guys got their hands on early stuff, so hear what the guys thought of the new movie toys.  Its an exciting time to be a fan!  Sit back, and enjoy this double-nickle edition of WOJM!

Neil Ross

• NeilRoss.com
• IMDB
• WikiPedia

News and Intel

• GIJoeCon.com Convention Exclusive Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers
• GIJoeCon Convention Brochure
• G.I. Joe fans in the Philippines celebrating the premier of G.I. Joe: Retaliation
• 2010 “Vacation in the Shadows” Convention Set (which Shogi Reviewed)

It’s not very often that I see someone outside of a tight circle of G.I. Joe fans talk about the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series, so kudos to Chris Cummins from Topless Robot for diving into G.I. Joe: Renegades territory with their most recent “Top 10″ list!

And dammit, that list brings back all sorts of awesome memories.  It also reminds me I need to get a version of the Episode 23 Promo posted to YouTube.

I can’t say I fully agree with all of his choices, or at least the order he put them in, but he breaks down some good reasons for each choice and I’m just smiling wide checking out all those promos again.  Good times.

Check out the “Top 14″ list right here.

New comic day hits tomorrow, so we’ve got a 5-Page preview for you right here!

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #177

Larry Hama (w) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (a) • Herb Trimpe, Frenz (c)

The stakes are higher than ever! Cobra Commander has discovered the danger in the midst of Broca Beach, and has begun his preparations to face off against the Blue Ninjas. Meanwhile, DUKE, SCARLETT and STALKER split off on their own from G.I. JOE in order to head to Broca Beach. And with SNAKE EYES and BARONESS en route as well, this could be the showdown to end all showdowns. Prepare for the final confrontation in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #177!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:

Larry Hama variant sketch cover cover!

Bullet points:                                                                                             

• Featuring stunning art from industry legends Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema!

To see the full lowdown click the Read The Rest of this Entry link below.

Danger Girl/G.I. JOE #1 (of 4)

Andy Hartnell (w) • John Royle (a) • J. Scott Campbell X 2 (c)

The two most incredible covert action teams the world has ever known—so covert, in fact, that neither knows the other exists—are meeting for the first time ever! Repeat: Danger Girl and G.I. JOE, together. Spies! Girls! Ninjas! COBRA! If your head did not just explode, then you are one of the lucky few remaining that will live to enjoy a summer blockbuster you’ll have to see to believe!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99 

*Variant covers:

Black & White J. Scott Campbell variant cover!

Unique hand-sketched J. Scott Campbell variant cover!

Bullet Points:

• The team-up the world isn’t ready for!

G.I. JOE #15

Chuck Dixon (w) • Will Rosado (a) • Tommy Lee Edwards (c)

“Deep Terror, part 3!”

DEEP TERROR rumbles on! Scarlett and Team Bravo are on the loose in a COBRA mining operation, miles beneath the surface of the Earth, with no chance of escape. In this issue they uncover the objective of Dr. Mindbender’s subterranean search: a rare element that will allow COBRA to change the world forever. And that’s NOT Good!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:

Black & White Tommy Lee Edwards cover!

Bullet points:

• The all-new direction for G.I. JOE continues!

Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #15

Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins (a) • Andrea Di Vito (c)

“Serpent’s Shadow,” part 3!

SNAKE EYES continues a deadly game where the rules are known only to him. To prove his renewed loyalty to the Arashikage Clan, he joins a team to kill the new COBRA COMMANDER! But danger lurks for him within the ninja clan with a new betrayal around every corner. ALSO! Zartan makes some interesting new friends.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:

Lee Ferguson cover!

Bullet Points:

• Non-stop ninja and commando action!
• Featuring the key villain from G.I. JOE: RETALIATION!

Cobra #15

Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Antonio Fuso (c)

The lies and betrayals keep adding up, as Flint struggles to maintain his honor amidst his team of scoundrels and backstabbers. And is the information that Tomax has been supplying really on the level? Of course not… but what game is he playing?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:

Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) & Juan Castro cover!

Bullet points:                                                                                            

• NEW CHARACTERS! NEW MISSION!
• SAME CUTTING-EDGE STORYTELLING!

G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero #180

Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Herb Trimpe, Gallant (c)

In this special issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. JOE goes to SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL! After being provided with pivotal information, G.I. JOE travel to San Diego in order to stop a plot to exchange nuclear clearance codes within the confines of the SDCC. Will G.I. JOE save the day in time? You can’t miss this convention-tastic issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:

Larry Hama variant sketch cover!

Classic G.I. JOE, Vol. 15

Larry Hama, Eric Fein, & Peter Quinones (w) • Phil Gosier, William Rosado, & Ernie Stiner (a) • Jonboy Meyers (c)

The original run of Marvel’s G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO comes to a conclusion. Issues #146–155 are collected in this final volume of CLASSIC G.I. JOE.

TPB • FC • $24.99 • 248 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-274-4

Bullet points:

• All 155 issues of A REAL AMERICAN HERO are now collected for the first time.

G.I. JOE: Cobra Command, Vol. 2

Chuck Dixon & Mike Costa (w) • Alex Cal & Beni Lobel (a) • Dave Wilkins (c)

COBRA COMMAND CONCLUDES! The new COBRA COMMANDER is on a path of conquest and destruction. The G.I. JOE, SNAKE EYES, and COBRA story lines converge in this second volume as the JOES struggle to survive. Everything changes here! Who lives—who dies—who wins? The answers aren’t what you expect, and the foundation for the future of G.I. JOE starts here!

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-278-2

Bullet points:

• Includes issues 10 & 11 of all three ongoing G.I. JOE series!

G.I. JOE: Disavowed, Vol. 6

Brandon Jerwa (w) • Tim Seeley, Jason Millet, & Emiliano Santalucia (a) • Sharp Bros. (c)

Containing the two-part “Bad Moon Rising,” where General “Joe” Colton returns to lead the JOEs for the recovering Hawk and the first three parts of the “Union of the Snake” storyline that leads to the conclusion of the “Real American Hero” story arc.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-222-5

Bullet points:

• Collects issues #34–38!

Multichannel.com reports the following information:

“Netflix will add popular Hasbro Studios series Transformers Prime and My Little Pony to its online instant streaming service as part of a multi-year deal with Hasbro Inc, the companies announced Thursday.

The Hasbro content, which also includes kids-targeted series Pound Puppies, G.I. Joe: Renegades and The Adventures of Chuck & Friends, will be available immediately on Netflix, as well as the Netflix “Just For Kids” section targeted to children 12 and under. The series currently air on the Discovery Communications/Hasbro Inc.-owned Hub network. 

Other series such as JEM & The Holograms, Transformers: Generation 1, G.I. Joe: Real American Heroes,Transformers: Beast Wars and Transformers: Rescue Bots will follow later in 2012, said Hasbro.

“We are very excited to be working with Hasbro Studios,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Content Acquisition at Netflix in a statement. “This deal allows us to offer even more great kids’ programming to our members, both adults and kids alike, including new seasons of My Little Pony, Transformers Prime and Pound Puppies after the season finale airs on The Hub.”

Added Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis: “We are pleased that consumers will now be able to watch our award-winning programming on Netflix, the leading internet subscription service. We are making our content easy to access, anytime, anywhere and on all platforms where audiences are consuming content and this is a big step forward with our all-screen strategy.”

So for folks who couldn’t be bothered to read through all of that, later in 2012, not only can we expect the new series that appear on the Hub, but we can also expect the original G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero to appear on Netflix Instant streaming!  How cool is that?  And…and…  woah…missed that the first read through… BEAST WARS!!!  NICE!

Glad to see Hasbro expanding the potential audience for their brands, and hope this results in more awareness and possibly an increased attention at mass retail.  Time will tell.  Once again, you can find the original article on Multichannel.com.