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AFP Hasbro G.I. JOE Q&A for 3/20/10

Hasbro is conducting the G.I. Joe Q&As a little differently now. Of the three questions submitted, they’ll respond to a number of them of their choosing for the initial round of answers, and then in a couple of days, they’ll send out all the answers to all the questions for the current round.

This time, we got two of our three questions answered. Come back again on Tuesday, when we’ll have the remainder of the answers.

1) We’re psyched to get two new Sgt. Slaughters at San Diego Comic-Con, but you’ve whetted our appetites for more classicly-styled figures. Will the Pursuit of Cobra figures incorporate any classic-styled designs, or will figures be styled only according to the four different environment themes?

Thanks, we’re glad the fan response has been so positive for the Sgt. Slaughter exclusives! The Pursuit of Cobra will focus on the four environment themes but we will try and sneak in some classic elements. We can reveal more at JoeCon!

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San Diego Comic-Con G.I. Joe Sgt. Slaughter Details and Press Pics

Hasbro has released details and high res pics of their two San Diego Comic-Con G.I. JOE Sgt. Slaughter exclusives.

I think the direction they’re taking this fall with the Pursuit of Cobra line is interesting, but the Sarge here has me jonesing for more classic-styled figures.

There are going to be two different versions of the Sgt. Slaughter 3.75-inch figure – a primary figure (PF) and variant figure (VF), sold separately.

Re: accessories, both the PF and VF will come with a whistle and a non-removable hat. The PF also comes with a weight belt, baton, and microphone; the VF also comes with a machine gun and revolver.

There is the potential for the PF and VF to be sold online at HasbroToyShop.com following SDCC, but that is not guaranteed based on the “special edition” nature of the PF and the “special SPECIAL edition” nature of the VF.

Pricing is TBA.

As announced at New York Toy Fair: Sgt. Slaughter himself will be present at the Hasbro booth at SDCC (date/time TBA).

Toy Fair 2010 – Hasbro G.I. Joe Update

Even though I completed my Marvel update from the Hasbro Collector Briefing, I couldn’t stop for the night – having 3 more brands hanging over my head was just too much. So here’s the update from the Hasbro G.I. Joe team.

With the G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra movie in 2009, the Joe team had a great year, with over 100 figures and vehicles in support of the movie. In the fall of 2010, with Cobra established, the line will shift to the Pursuit of Cobra. This means updated packaging, including a new icon for the Joes and a slightly tweaked icon for Cobra, new designs in the 25th Anniversary style, and no more actor head sculpts.

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The AFP / Fwoosh Hasbro Toy Fair Giveaway

To kick off our coverage of Toy Fair 2010, our friends at Hasbro have sent us a prize pack of toys from the hottest Hasbro brands in 2009. Included in the prize pack:

G.I. Joe – The Rise of Cobra – Snake Eyes Paris Pursuit
Marvel Universe – Secret Wars – Iron Man and Spider-Woman
Star Wars – The Clone Wars – General Grievous
Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen – Sideswipe

At the end of the month, on February 28, we will pick up to four winners at random to take home item(s) from the prize pack. Entering the contest is simple. Sign up for any or all of the following free subscriptions:

If you sign up for all four, you’ll have four chances to win. If you’re already subscribing, you’re already entered in the contest.

Alright folks – sign up and spread the word! And good luck to all!

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G.I. Joe Ultimate Duke Action Figure on Clearance at Walmart.com

While this isn’t the type of figure I’d normally go for, I think it’d make an excellent gift for a younger action figure fan. I saw this demonstrated at Toy Fair last year, and it’s got some pretty cool interactive features that I would have loved as a kid. On clearance now at Wal-Mart for $29 (regularly $49), the Ultimate Duke is a pretty good deal.

G.I. Joe Ultimate Duke Action Figure

Prepare yourself for an intense mission when you team up with this Accelerator Suit Duke figure. Featuring “Smart” technology, this soldier sidekick “recognizes” each weapon, like his missile-firing pulse rifle or spinning, light-up gatling gun. The figure also responds with coordinating actions and sounds. Make his legs move and squeeze the trigger for “running” action that keeps him one step ahead of Cobra enemies. Go stealth when you lower Accelerator Suit Duke figure’s visor for Night Operations mode. With lights, sounds and over 50 phrases, this is one action figure that’s ready for action.

Motorized action

Animated arms and head

“Talking” mouth with over 50 phrases

“Running” action

“Smart” technology “recognizes” each weapon

“Smart” technology responds with coordinating actions and sounds

Two different modes including Night Operations Mode

Requires 4 “AA” batteries (included)

via Walmart.com: G.I. Joe Ultimate Duke Action Figure: Action Figures.