Ohh buddy.  Now personally, I loved the first Sideshow Collectibles Cobra Commander.  The hood and the trenchcoat kind of set the stage for what they were going for with some slightly modernized interpretations of the classic G.I. Joe mythology.  But a lot of folks out there lamented the fact that we were without a proper Battle Helmet Cobra Commander.

Looks like Sideshow is definitely out to correct that oversight.  We’ve seen little hints and clues that this figure was on the horizon, but today via the official Sideshow Twitter account it was confirmed that there is a new 12″ Battle Helmet Cobra Commander on the horizon, and we got a nifty little image as well.  Keep following Sideshow on Twitter and Sideshow on Instagram for the latest G.I. Joe and Sideshow Collectibles intel, and see this new preview below.

Thanks to almostahermit and chadlawless on Twitter for the intel!

Talk about opposite sides of the spectrum!  I spent the last few days reviewing $6.00 discount store figures, and now I’m jumping to a high-end 12″ collectible item.  Just goes to show you how many different markets G.I. Joe is hitting this year.

I’ve dabbled in the Sideshow Collectibles line a bit over the past couple of years, and with Hot Toys releasing some stunning looking G.I. Joe: Retaliation figures this year I thought I’d revisit the 12″ scale and get my perceptions in line before those become available.  I was very pleasantly surprised at how well this particular rendition of the ninja commando turned out.  Check out my Sideshow Collectibles Review Section or the direct link below.  You can also click the banner below to pick up one of these bad boys for yourself!

• Sideshow Collectibles Exclusive Snake Eyes & Timber

Just dropping a note to let Joe fans know that Sideshow Collectibles updated Snake Eyes w/ fully articulated Timber is in stock and shipping now from Sideshow Toys.  This figure is exceedingly well equipped and extremely detailed.  A damn sight different from the original Snake Eyes release from so long ago.  Timber is huge, too.

Click the image below to add the awesome ninja commando to your 12″ G.I. Joe squad right now!

The pictures were just revealed this morning, and now this bad boy is UP FOR PRE-ORDER!  Click the link below to place your order for this freaking awesome movie-accurate Cobra Ninja:

• Hot Toys G.I. Joe Sixth Scale Collectibles Storm Shadow GI JOE Retaliation – MMS – Sixth Scale Figure (Hot Toys)

Check out the gallery below to see the images of this fantastic looking figure.

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Sideshow Collectibles is continuing their pre-Christmas sale frenzy with a free shipping offer on all in stock products!  Hit up Sideshow Collectibles to take advantage of this great offer…when it comes to buying 12″ action figures, free shipping can be a big cost savings.  Enjoy!

CLICK HERE for FREE SHIPPING on all in stock Sideshow Collectibles in stock product.

With thanks to Mysterious Stranger, I’ve been able to stay pretty current with Sideshow Collectible figure reviews, but in this case, I’m tackling this review myself!

I was able to get my hands on a Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Environment The Pit Command Center, and I’ve posted the review in my Sideshow Collectibles area, or you can just click the link directly below:

• Sideshow Collectibles The Pit Command Center

Woah!  How is that for a nice Monday surprise!  Sideshow Collectibles has their fantastic looking 12″ Major Bludd up for pre-order RIGHT NOW.  Check out the links below to pre-order this bad boy.

Sideshow Collectibles EXCLUSIVE Major Bludd

Sideshow Collectibles Major Bludd

For anyone who has been on the fence about buying a G.I. Joe figure from Sideshow Collectibles, this just might put you over the edge.  Until the end of the month, Sideshow Collectibles is offering a free “mystery figure” to any collector who orders an in stock participating G.I. Joe item.

That’s right…buy any participating in stock G.I. Joe item, and you get a free item included!  Participating items are listed below, I’d love to hear what folks are receiving:

Sixth Scale Figures

Zartan

Rock n Roll

Crimson Guard

Exclusive Crimson Guard

General Hawk

Black Dragon Ninja

Exclusive Black Dragon Ninja

Environments

Pit Command Center

Urban Threat – Condition Red!

Recovery at Serpent Temple

Arashikage Temple

Dioramas

Cobra Commander Diorama

Exclusive Cobra Commander Diorama

Flint Vs. Zartan Diorama

Exclusive Flint Vs. Zartan Diorama

Terms & Conditions  (Click here)

Free G.I. Joe Figure Giveaway Terms And Conditions!

Yes, we’ve been in a G.I. Joe drought over the past several months, but MTV Geek and Sideshow Collectibles are here to provide a small glass of water in the desert of G.I. Joe retail releases!

It’s a simple image, but an insanely cool one, featuring the infamous Bludd holding some of his trademark dog tags from his victims.

Check out MTV Geek for more information, and I’ve mirrored part of this fantastic image below.  Of course you should also be checking out Sideshow Collectibles on a regular basis for great G.I. Joe items in stock now!

I know there has been an obvious G.I. Joe vacuum at retail, but don’t forget…all is not lost in G.I. Joe toy land.  Those great folks over at Sideshow Collectibles still have tons of G.I. Joe products in stock and ready to ship!

Excellent figures like the Crimson Guard, General Hawk, Cobra Viper, Zartan, Rock n Roll, and many other great dioramas and statues are in stock at Sideshow Collectibles, so satisfy your G.I. Joe itch with some 12″ goodness.

Click the banner below to see what they’ve got in stock and use some of that “mad money” for some really cool conversation pieces for your G.I. Joe collection.