The guys at Codename: Iowa first approached me to review their minimalist posters a while ago, and I was surprisingly infatuated with Series 1 and 2. I found myself really looking forward to Series 3, which would feature the all star Joe and Cobra cast from 1984. I was curious how they were going to make it work, considering some of the more… “flamboyant” uniforms that characters starting getting in ’84.
Well, I got my set, and I got my answer. Check out the full review in my Miscellaneous section, or the direct link below:
I’ve talked about D & J Toys on the site before, mostly focusing on their very cool Rise of Cobra PIT companion set, which took all of the cardboard pieces and reconstructed them into actual styrene components.
Now, I had a chance to get my hands on their Falcon and Viper Glider reconstructions, and came away really impressed. These are very vintage in style, yet a lot more durable than you might be used to.
Check out the review in my Miscellaneous section, or just hit up the direct link below. Good stuff from another great fan-based project!
Yes, it was G.I. Joe: Renegades that brought me to The Hub, but Transformers: Prime has kept me here with the absence of G.I. Joe animation. Getting steadily better with each episode, we now have the second season of Transformers: Prime out on Blu-Ray!
Shout! Factory was kind enough to supply me with a review copy, and you can check out the review in my Miscellaneous section, or via the direct link below.
Ever since I saw these great looking posters online for the 2012 Assembly Required show, I’ve been dying to get a closer look. Thanks to the awesome guys at Codename: Iowa I have had that chance, and I’m happy to say these offerings have more than met my expectations.
To celebrate Black Friday weekend, Codename: Iowa is offering the entire run of their 2012 exclusives for $175 on their Goodsmiths store. That’s 31 minimalist posters, 2 screen print posters, 2 sets of buttons, and a t-shirt! There are not many of these in existence, if you want them, now is the time.
* Minimalist posters *
These posters are minimalist designed based on the action figures that where found on store shelves in 1982 and 1983. Each poster is 12.25″ x 18.25″ printed on 100 lb. cover weight, acid-free paper. These two sets have a total of 31 posters. They come sealed in a clear bag with a display card showing all the characters on the back. Only 30 sets have been made and ever will be made in this format.
* Screen Printed Posters *
12.5″ x 19″ poster
1 color screen printed on Neenah Classic Linen, 80 lb cover
Signed and numbered. Only 25 of each.
* Minimalist Button sets *
These buttons are minimalist designed based on the action figures that where found on store shelves in 1982 and 1983. Each set has 16 buttons on a custom card fashioned after the iconic packaging.
Other items you see in the review are promotional items like name tags, a keychain and other items not specifically mentioned in the review were all bonus items randomly packaged into the sets for sale. Another very cool bonus from the Codename: Iowa guys.
These are truly one-of-a-kind items, so hit up my review at the link below, and pick them up at the Codename: Iowa Goodsmiths store.
To stay up to date on all of the Assembly Required 2012 happenings, keep looking at the Codename: Iowa Facebook page as well.
Who cares about The Avengers?!? G.I. Joe: Renegades the Complete First Season is hitting store shelves from Shout! Factory TODAY.
All 26 episodes of this landmark G.I. Joe animated series complete and in high definition…and it looks glorious. With big thanks from Shout! Factory for providing a review sample, so I had a chance to dissect this thing before release, and now I’ve posted my review right here.
Check it out in my Miscellaneous section, or the direct link below. And even better, if you want to buy it, consider using my Amazon link and help support the site! Enjoy.
It’s taken me a long time, but I’ve finally gathered together my thoughts for the sixth series of Marauder “Gun Runners” fantastic weapons and accessories. From standard assault rifles to a plethora of modular accessories, grips, and scopes, Series 6 of Marauder’s offerings is simply fantastic.
Hot off the presses, this 2-disc DVD set is being released to the masses today, and GeneralsJoes has your review right now! As a self-professed G.I. Joe: Renegades fanatic, I was quite excited for one of my favorite animated series to finally see DVD release, even if it’s only the first half of the first season.
Check out the review of this great series at the link below!
No, it’s not a review of the as yet non-existent G.I. Joe: Renegades Season 1, which makes me a very sad panda. But Transformers: Prime is a pretty darn good series in its own right, and seeing this action-packed animation in Blu-Ray quality is a sight to behold!
I had a chance to check this full season out extensively, and I can say it’s better than watching it the first time around, especially if you don’t have The Hub in HD (I don’t).
Check out my review of Season One of Transformers: Prime at the link below!
Yes, the infamous DiC series of G.I. Joe animation is widely panned from a critical perspective, and doesn’t match up with the Sunbow stuff, but the fact remains those of us who are long time Joe fans have been without a reliable source of DiC animation ever since it debuted. And yes, even though it has its share of quirks, there is some indelible charm with DiC’s offerings, even if it’s just smiling at all the 90′s characters who fans have rarely seen on their TV screens.
Well, Shout! Factory has now released Season 1 from the DiC era and it is marvelously goofy. I’m not sure what’s better, watching Sandstorm knock over a rock mountain that takes out a Desert Scorpion, or later in that episode, watching Sandstorm again hang-gliding from the roof of a Cobra castle.
Yes, Sandstorm as in Dusty’s coyote.
Glorious.
Check out my review of the DiC Season 1 DVD set right here. Priced very affordably at $19.99, it’s worth your time, goofy or not.
What’s this? A Transformers review on a G.I. Joe site? Gary from What’s on Joe Mind would be appalled.
Truth be told, as much as I ranted on and on about the wonder that is G.I. Joe: Renegades, The Hub has also brought a great Transformers animated series to existence as well in the form of Transformers Prime. With some great production values, an awesome voice cast, and some impressive animation, the first 5-part series of Transformers Prime has been assembled as one feature length animated movie!
Priced at $14.97 it’s a great deal, and even includes some special content. To see the full review click the link below!
