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Sideshow Collectibles updated Snake Eyes with Timber PRE-ORDER is LIVE!

Justin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:12:23 +0000

Many of us have been drooling over it since images were first revealed a couple of days ago, and now is your chance to hit up Sideshow Collectibles and place your pre-order!! G.I. Joe Collectibles Snake Eyes and Timber Sixth Scale Figure Set comes complete with two heads, one for his Commando version, and one for his familiar visor look, and is totally decked out in military paraphernalia. Not only that, but he comes with a fully articulated Timber the wolf to boot!

The Sideshow Exclusive version even comes with a swappable portrait for Timber as well. Click on the banner below to hit up the pre-order and get yours today!

Sideshow Collectibles Snake Eyes v2 Gallery and Pre-Order Info

Justin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:31:53 +0000

We were one of the sites last week to break the news that Sideshow Collectibles was on the verge of announcing the pre-order for a new version of the venerable G.I. Joe commando ninja Snake Eyes! Well, the figure will be up for pre-order on March 15th (that’s Thursday), and Sideshow has posted the full gallery today!

This figure carries a hefty price tag, but comes with a ton of accessories as well as a fully articulated Timber. That’s right… Fully. Articulated. Timber.

Hell, the Sideshow Exclusive even has a swappable portrait for the wolf. Impressive, most impressive!

I’ve mirrored just a few images below, but the full blown gallery can be seen at Sideshow Collectibles, and keep your eyes peeled here on GeneralsJoes for when the pre-order goes live!

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Sideshow Collectibles reveals updated 12″ Commando Snake Eyes

Justin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:00:50 +0000

And wow, is it a beauty.

Taking a page from Hasbro’s handbook, Sideshow is riding the coat tails of G.I. Joe’s most popular character, the enigmatic Ninja commando Snake Eyes…but also like Hasbro, they’re doing such a great job giving him updated looks that even the most disparaging fan can’t help but be at least a little impressed.

Featuring his classic look and an awesome Commando aesthetic, this quick peek at G.I. Joe’s most infamous member already has my mouth drooling. Plus he comes with Timber! Sideshow announces a more in depth look at the Production Blog on March 13th, with pre-orders launching next Thursday, March 15th.

Get your keyboards ready, this one could be a hot one. Check out the sneak peek right here, or simply the mirrored image below.

Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Baroness up for Pre-Order

Justin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:05:06 +0000

While not approaching the level of posability of the 12″ figures that we all love so much, you can’t deny the fantastic display possibilities of these premium format figures. Cobra Commander looked absolutely amazing, and The Baroness is looking just as impressive.

We know by now that Sideshow is planning to release a 12″ Baroness in late 2012, but here’s a really nice looking premium format figure to hold you over until then. Click here to pre-order.

Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Baroness due to be released in 2012?

Justin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:37:46 +0000

Big thanks to Rich from ARealAmericanHero.com for spotting an interview between Cool Toy Review and Sideshow Collectibles who talked quite a bit about Sideshow’s G.I. Joe releases. Chief among the revelations was that Sideshow is currently working on a new female body, with the initial plans to be for a 12″ Baroness figure!

The exact text is below:

“DMM The DC Universe has a varying range of characters from adult male and female, to teens, and scrawny adults. Are you prepared to move past the iconic male figure?

BB Hopefully so, yeah. 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, and then superhero, super villain gals will follow after that. Our new beefier male body is quite different from our Prometheus and trooper male bodies.

DMM Have we seen parts of this new body in Rock ‘N Roll or even Duke?

BB No. While the proportions may be similar, this new body will be unique. “

So they plan on revealing the Baroness in mid 2012 for potential release later in the year. Very cool news. They talk a bit further about G.I. Joe as well, confirming that the Crimson Guard head was influenced by “Fred” and that their design for the Cobra Viper was influenced by what Cobra did in the 4″ line for Pursuit of Cobra/30th Anniversary.

All in all, it’s a fascinating read, and you should check it out right here.