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Upcoming MG Gundam Astray Blue Frame pics

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Jul 252014
 

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Thanks to the guys over at Gundam Kits Collection, we have our first preview of the upcoming Master Grade 1/100th scale release of the Gundam Blue Frame.

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SB Cobra’s Life Rebuild Project (GoFundMe)

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Jul 222014
 

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My fellow Mayhem Brother, Sonny Hernandez recently fell on some hard times and needs our help to get him back on his feet. He currently has started a GoFundMe event and is looking to raise money to help. Please if you have a few bucks in your Joe allowance, put it to a good cause.

Here is the link to the Gofundme page.

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G.I. Joe III Gets a Writer and the Movie Will Heavily Focus on…

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Jul 012014
 

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According to Variety Magazine, Paramount has hired a writer to take over the production set to begin early next year. The film will also focus heavily on the Rock who has just signed back up along with Adrianne Palicki.

From the Variety Website:

“With the next installment in the “G.I. Joe” series set to bow in 2016, Paramount has now found the scribe who will pen the third entry in the popular franchise.

Jonathan Lemkin is set to write “G.I. Joe 3.” This marks the second deal Lemkin has closed for the studio as he is also set to pen “The Longest Night” for the studio, based on the GQ article, with Frank Marshall on board to direct.

Most of the cast, including Dwayne Johnson and Adrianne Palicki, are expected to return with Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing. It was initially thought that Jon Chu would return to direct, but as of now he’s not attached to the pic.

Plot details are vague right now but sources say this installment is expected to revolve around Johnson’s character Roadblock, who was introduced in the last installment and soon became a fan favorite.

The idea is to get the film into production by the second quarter of 2015 so that it can make the 2016 release date.

Paramount still views the franchise as a major priority after “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” brought in more than $370 million at the worldwide box office.

Lemkin has worked with di Bonaventura several times in the past. He previously adapted “Shooter,” starring Mark Wahlberg, and the two also worked together during di Bonaventura’s tenure at Warner Brothers, where Lemkin wrote “Devil’s Advocate” and “Lethal Weapon 4.”

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A visit to Hit&Run9’s Garage of Wonder

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Jun 092014
 

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I got to go visit my friend Hit&Run9 and basque in the glory of his Toy Collection… I brought my trusty iPhone and was able to take a few photos to share with you and you can see why I’m going to be crying tonight…

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FSS 3.0 Night Creeper Leader Revealed

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Jun 042014
 

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The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.

COBRA SUPREME NINJA MASTER: NIGHT CREEPER LEADER

COBRA SUPREME NINJA MASTER: NIGHT CREEPER LEADER
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on Variant Action Figure from 1994
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Removable Blindfold,
Submachine Guns, Crossbow, Ninja Swords,
Throwing Stars, Kunai Blades

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Boss Fight Studio’s Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Action Figures

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Jun 042014
 

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Boss Fight Studios are the designers behind many of the Modern G.I. Joe Figures and now they are branching off to create their own line of Highly Articulated Character Kit System. To get started they have created a Kickstarter campaign and need the support of the community to get these awesome figures out into the world. Their first series is based off Greek Mythology.

These seem to be more marketed toward the Custom Builder Community, but can certainly be enjoyed by any collector out there!

Our First Figures: Greek Warriors and Gorgons!

The theme for our first assortment of Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. action figures is Greek mythology. We were very excited by the huge scope of these particular mythos.  Our plan is to release an initial wave of four figures, plus several exclusives.

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Alphasnake’s custom paint job completed

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May 172014
 

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A couple of months ago I saw that Alphasnake was looking for someone to help with painting some customs he was building and here is our journey…

It started with his W.I.P.s

They were sent to me with instructions and I got to work, really honing my skills as a painter, especially with the heads and eyes.

The end results,

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My favorite customs of the day…

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May 172014
 

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This is a very biased opinion, but I feel these customs are the embodiment of great customs that I’ve seen today!

ECO-Force BBQ by JPNX

Now I know that this was from yesterday, but I think it’s awesome the way he brought out the design and color of the original figure and gave it a really cool modern look…

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Next is Desert Grunt by Porcupunker

I love the combination of parts, especially the pouches on the vest. The head is a great choice and the paint wash gives it a realistic look.

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Third is Vega Customs V4 Sgt. Slaughter. I like the blend of color washes and the Sarge looks Jacked and ready to tear some heads off those snakes!

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Batman and Hellboy… by Icecreamman

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May 162014
 

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From the brilliant mind of IceCreamMan comes this awesome team up of superhero customs! He really has come into his element and we cant wait to see whats next!

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CRS’s Shockwave Army (Customs)

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May 162014
 

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Code Red Shockwave brings the OG13 his awesome Shockwave army. He has 16 different versions and each one is a hit!

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Female Action Figure Kickstarter “I Am Elemental”

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May 162014
 

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Fierce female action figures that embody the Elements of Courage: Bravery, Energy, Honesty, Industry, Enthusiasm, Persistence & Fear.

IAmElemental Action Figures for Girls were designed to accomplish three goals.
First, they are intended to be a positive and fierce re-interpretation of the traditional female action figure.

Second, IAmElemental action figures encourage girls to reinvent the superhero myth by creating their own empowering stories. In the traditional, male-dominated superhero universe, action figures are endowed with powers from without (via a spider bite, mutant DNA, or some sort of “accident”). In the IAmElemental universe, the girl herself is the superhero – and she has all the superpowers she will ever need already inside of her.

Third, we set out to create a toy that is super fun to play with and collect. We knew from the outset that if the figures weren’t well-designed, nothing else would matter.

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April 2014 OG13 Custom of the Month Winner

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May 052014
 

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Congratulations to Mayhem Custom Architect, NeuSpeaq and his incredible custom, Torch.

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Battle Force New England(BFNE) Trade Fest at Comicazi in Sommerville, MA

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May 042014
 

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BFNE is a Facebook group and they had a trade event today at an amazing comic book store in Sommerville, MA, Comicazi.

I got to represent the OG13 and Mayhem customs andd meet some awesome fellow Joe Collectors along with the guys from Boss Fight Studio who had their upcoming  figures on display. It was great time and an awesome experience that I got to share with my 4 year old son, who ended up with a pretty sweet haul for himself. I can’t wait to meet up with these guys again and spend more time talking about GI Joes.

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Gundam Section on the OG13

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May 012014
 

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We at the OG13 embrace all types of action figure and toy collectors. One of those are Gundam Model Kits and Figures. Gundams are a mechanized mobile suit robot that usually have the pilot positioned in the center of the chest cavity. There has been a numerous amount of shows based on the robots and their pilots. Gundam is one of the most popular series in Japan and it saw a spike during the mid 2000’s in the states when big retailers started carrying them for a limited time. That is when I got hooked on the model kits and haven’t stopped since. They provide hours of enjoyment and creative hand to eye coordination when building the model kits. The end results are very rewarding. The model kits vary in difficulty; the most common being HG(High Grade), MG(Master Grade), PG(Perfect Grade), and the latest, RG(Real Grade). There are also different sizes to the model kits, 1/144, 1/100, and 1/60.

HG which are the least difficult to build and will come in all three scales.

MG Kits come in 1/100 scale and are an intermediate skill level.

PG Kits are 1/60 scale and are the most difficult to build and most expensive.

(My next build, stay tuned!)

RG Kits come in 1/144 scale and are similar to a Master Grade kit in difficulty.

To learn more or to share your builds and collections, join us in the Gundam Section.

2014 JoeCon Collectors set next reveal is…

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Feb 182014
 

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Today’s newest reveal is the Toxo-Zombie, Grrrrrr Arrrrrr, brains!

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COBRA COMPOUND Z TROOPER: TOXO-ZOMBIE

– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on the 1992 Cobra Toxo-Zombie Design
– Features a NEW Battle-Damaged Head
– Box Set contains THREE Troop Builder Action Figures
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Pistol, Compound Z Explosive Projectile

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JoeCon 2014 International Convention Box Set next reveal is…

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Feb 142014
 

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The next figure in the exclusive box set has been revealed and it is Clean Sweep; this guy is good at his job!

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E.C.O. FORCE ENGINEER: CLEAN-SWEEP

– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Update Based on 1991 Eco-Warriors Action Figure Design
– NEW Head and NEW Removable Protective E.C.O. Hood
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Neutralizer Weapon,
Sub-Machine Gun and E.C.O. Force Computer Case

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[Customs] 30th “Definitive” Cutter by Dark Perceptor

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Jan 272014
 

Our very own staff member and all around awesome OGer, Dark Perceptor has nailed it out of the park above the Green Monstah, with his latest custom Cutter! A beautifully made blend of classic Cutter and his DEF style that brings forth the artistry of DP’s increasing skills as a master custom builder.

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