12″ Daily G.I. Joe Toy News & Discussions at The Terror Drome

Are Cobra B.A.T., Serpentor, & Cobra-La Coming to Sideshow?

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Sideshow Collectibles has posted their latest Q & A session, answering questions in regards to the variety of themes they offer. The 12-Inch G.I. Joe line was brought up in one of the many questions asked, and Sideshow gave us a few little nice tidbits of info about Zartan’s character design and some possible new characters that will make the transition into the 12″ world.
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Sideshow Collectibes Reveals 12″ Flint

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed that Flint will be next up in their 12″ G.I. Joe line, with pre-orders coinciding with the January 28th newsletter. Sideshow has opted for an older and “grittier” look with the upcoming figure, much like we saw with their 12″ Duke. No official date has been released as to when we can expect this figure, so stay tuned for updates.

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Sideshow Collectibles G.I. Joe Q&A Answers.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Sideshow Collectibles has posted the answerers to their latest Q&A for the highly popular 12″ G.I. Joe line. This time around we learn that Sideshow has plans to finally tap into the female characters of G.I. Joe with future releases of Scarlett, Baroness, and Lady Jaye. We also find out that a new Cobra Commander is in the works featuring the classic helmeted look, as well as some new diorama displays, and that there may be possible changes to the upcoming Firefly figure.

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Sideshow Collectibles Unveils 12-Inch Firefly!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Notification from Sideshow Collectibles was just sent out about their next “Priority Pre-order” which is Firefly! They have have posted some info and images of Firefly, the next figure in their 12-inch G.I. Joe line and this thing is amazing. As you would expect from Sidewshow, it comes with a ton of gear with some great detail. The Sideshow Exclusive version comes with an extra I.E.D. (a bomb) for $124.99, the regular version will be $119.99. The Priority Pre-Order goes up on Monday, November 30th from 10 AM to 12 PM PST. So if you interested in getting this one, make sure you have fulfilled all the requirments for the Priority Pre-Order.

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Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Cobra Sniper Available For Pre-Order

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Pre-order info and images for the next offering from Sideshow Collectibles’ G.I. Joe 12-Inch line are now available. Next up in the 12 inch series is the Cobra Sniper.

The Cobra Sniper 12-inch Figure features:

• Male Body with 30+ Points of Articulation
• Detailed Sniper Uniform with COBRA Insignia
• COBRA Sniper Issue Helmet
• Tactical Boots
• Smersh Harness
• Magazine Pouches
• Canteen Set
• Knee Pads
• Belt
• Three Sets of Interchangeable Gloved Hands
• SVDS Dragunov Para Marksman Rifle
• Folding Buttstock
• PSO-1 Scope
• 10-Round Magazines
• G17 Pistol w/Holster
• 17-Round Magazine
• Bayonet w/Sheath & Strap
• 12-inch display base with COBRA logo

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New Rise of Cobra 12″ Destro In Package Image

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

eBay seller crampedcollection has posted an auction for the upcoming 12″ Destro figure from the 2nd wave of the Rise of Cobra 12″ figure line. From the picture, it would seem that this figure only comes with a pistol which is a far cry from the accessories we received with the 25th Anniversary 12″ figure. Also in this wave is General Hawk, Reactive Armor Duke, and Heavy Duty.

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JoeCon 2009 Exclusive 12″ Paradrop Crimson Guard Figure Revealed

Friday, July 31st, 2009

GIJoeCon.com has revealed the new 12″ Paradrop Crimson Guard figure, that will be released exclusively at this years JoeCon. Unlike the majority of the 12″ figures we have seen, this bad boy comes fully clothed in some very nice quality attire, and is equipped with an arsenal of realistic looking weaponry. This certainly is a far cry from the bright orange spring loaded guns, and baggy loose fitting clothes we have seen in past 12″ figures.