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New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line

Posted by First Gen Aug 15, 2009 at 9:40am CDT 22,066 views
For some fans, the Transformers and GI Joe franchises are forever linked in the same lore. With the mulititude of crossovers the two lines have had, its a wonder this hasn't happened sooner.

Thanks to the folks at GeneralJoes.com, we get some new info about soon to be released GI Joe Rise of Cobra figure showcased at GI Joe Con 2009 that look an awful lot like a Transformers Crossover. The only exception to this is that the 3/4 inch scale figure the vehicle is meant for actually combines with it to for a "Robotechesque" body armor.

New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line

New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line

New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line

The Ashiko figure with Cycle Armor is part of the Alpha Vehicle Wave 1 figures set for release sometime in 2010. No word on whether or not there will be more figures like this, but given the immense popularity of the Transformers brand it's definitely a possiblity.

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Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by soundwave13c Aug 15, 2009
I am normally not a fan of GI-Joe this looks awesome, if the rest of the line looks to be made of the same quality i will start a GI-Joe collection :D
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Comment by Editor Aug 15, 2009
Thanks FG, I first mention that cycle shortly after it's revealed at the panel and get no credit for it. :roll: :P

On a more serious note, with the better photos coming out now, it looks like this upcoming year is going to be pretty sweet.
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Comment by Mechastrike Aug 15, 2009
i think it would be great if the G.I. Joe toys become the head of the Transformers or the Transformers serve as body armor to the G.I. Joe toys.
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Editor Aug 15, 2009
Hasbro rep asked at second new product panel about the terrordrome from yesterdays pictures.

Stated it is only a diorama piece.

But the big new today so far is Mecha, in late 2010.
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Comment by NuclearConvoy Aug 15, 2009
MOSPEADA.

Still waiting for Transforming classic GIJoe vehicles...
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Convotron Aug 15, 2009
Very cool, very Mospeada inspired it seems.
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Talous Aug 15, 2009
Pure Awesome. A cyclone for those of us who don't want to pay $50 for one. 2010 is still going to be an expensive year..
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by nemesis-prime Aug 15, 2009
That crossover looks cook, better than that TMNT and batman one. Im on the edge about getting the Rise of Cobra PIT command center is it worth the $100 price tag?
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by autobot-jolt Aug 15, 2009
now don't get mad at me, but these are c-r-a-p. :roll: i'm sticking to transformers
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by shortround Aug 15, 2009
That cycle armor does look cool, as well as several of the upcoming figures. Hasbro has mentioned in a couple of interview that they had planed to do two more playsets before the end of the movie line, but maybe they changed there mind because the pitt playset wasn't selling well. Oh well who can ever guess what a big company has planed things change day to day and month to month. I'm just glad were getting some cool stuff for 2010 since there seems to nothing coming out of transformers side of hasbro, also has anyone found a dragon hawk or crimson hydra since original release at start of august.
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by First Gen Aug 15, 2009
Editor wrote:Thanks FG, I first mention that cycle shortly after it's revealed at the panel and get no credit for it. :roll: :P

On a more serious note, with the better photos coming out now, it looks like this upcoming year is going to be pretty sweet.



Oh you're evil Editor :twisted:

It was your post on the cycle that made me search for it. If someone had posted a link or something to it they MAY have gotten some credit.

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Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Aug 15, 2009
shortround wrote:That cycle armor does look cool, as well as several of the upcoming figures. Hasbro has mentioned in a couple of interview that they had planed to do two more playsets before the end of the movie line, but maybe they changed there mind because the pitt playset wasn't selling well. Oh well who can ever guess what a big company has planed things change day to day and month to month. I'm just glad were getting some cool stuff for 2010 since there seems to nothing coming out of transformers side of hasbro, also has anyone found a dragon hawk or crimson hydra since original release at start of august.


Saw both at TRU when I got the pitt commando. Think I'll get the Dragonhawk first.
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Tigertrack Aug 16, 2009
THEE coolest thing I saw in the pics was the JUNGLE VIPER. Looks like a new age type of soldier...I love how that reflective drape looks like wings. Speaking of wings, I think the new Ripcord with the armor and wings is damn fine.

I am also impressed with the new Zartan, and the all ARCTIC based stuff. The new Recondo and Beachhead look excellent!!!
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Tigertrack Aug 16, 2009
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
shortround wrote:That cycle armor does look cool, as well as several of the upcoming figures. Hasbro has mentioned in a couple of interview that they had planed to do two more playsets before the end of the movie line, but maybe they changed there mind because the pitt playset wasn't selling well. Oh well who can ever guess what a big company has planed things change day to day and month to month. I'm just glad were getting some cool stuff for 2010 since there seems to nothing coming out of transformers side of hasbro, also has anyone found a dragon hawk or crimson hydra since original release at start of august.


Saw both at TRU when I got the pitt commando. Think I'll get the Dragonhawk first.


I actually just bought both from Walmart this past Friday. Grabbed another PITT COmmando too.

And I would be a little miffed about a FLAGG, but a new Terrordrome, I can get into, even though I do have the original.
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Comment by Tigertrack Aug 16, 2009
Hate that the new Firefly has Yu-gi-oh card arm things on his forearms...
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Supreme Convoy Aug 16, 2009
:BOT: I've finally watch Resolute, which I loved. Great animation and story. Definitely didn't see some major characters' deaths coming, which was a shock.

As for JoeCon, I also love that winged Jungle Viper. That looks wild! :CON:
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Aug 16, 2009
Those photos… I… I… think I'm in love.
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by nemesis-prime Aug 16, 2009
I just got the RHINO from target what an awsome vechile and it was on $40 on sale. Still a pass on the PITT playset not worth $100.00. New figs look great.
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by Rated X Aug 16, 2009
First, Star Wars, then super heroes, and now this ??? Cant somebody get it through their heads that most Transformers fans like Transformers because they didnt want to collect or play with little Ken dolls dressed in costumes. :grin:
Re: New Trans-GI Joe-Formers? Rise of Cobra Blurs the line (view post)
Comment by 1337W422102 Aug 16, 2009
What the crap? This stuff is just too weird. Besides for custom fodder, I'll pass on most of that.
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