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So what do you think is next for g.i.joe after the movie toys have run there course.

shortround wrote:So what do you think is next for g.i.joe after the movie toys have run there course.

Nothing. Seeing how the movie hasn't lit the world on fire I think sooner than later Hasbro will pull the plug on the toys and, according to the next to last Q&A end the Joe line. Until the 30th anniversary when we get the classic guys done with Microman molds.

shortround wrote:So what do you think is next for g.i.joe after the movie toys have run there course.

I have a different opinion.

Knowing that the next phase of the toys is the Pursuit of Cobra, up to the end of 2010, and with the hints of Mecha, that the movie sequel will be set for late 2011 to summer 2012.

2011 will be the mecah side project based on movie side continuity with heavy influx from Resolute and Anime (as seen with the Cycle Armor)that will hopefully keep people interest until the second movie and the lines again focus directly of elements of that film.

The movie may not be the greatest piece of cinema, but it certainly has done enough to keep the line in Hasbro's good graces. Had it failed to the point for line collapse that we were threatened with, I'm sure we would have seen that result at Joecon, and not the vast amount of money magnets we saw. Oh yes Rasta-Viper you will be mine.

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shortround wrote:So what do you think is next for g.i.joe after the movie toys have run there course.

I have a different opinion.

Knowing that the next phase of the toys is the Pursuit of Cobra, up to the end of 2010, and with the hints of Mecha, that the movie sequel will be set for late 2011 to summer 2012.

2011 will be the mecah side project based on movie side continuity with heavy influx from Resolute and Anime (as seen with the Cycle Armor)that will hopefully keep people interest until the second movie and the lines again focus directly of elements of that film.

The movie may not be the greatest piece of cinema, but it certainly has done enough to keep the line in Hasbro's good graces. Had it failed to the point for line collapse that we were threatened with, I'm sure we would have seen that result at Joecon, and not the vast amount of money magnets we saw. Oh yes Rasta-Viper you will be mine.

Here's a thought I had. The toy line has done well but not the movie. We'll get a sequel of sorts but strictly in toys and other media.

For most accounts, the movie has done quite well.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=gijoe.htm

Well I finially got the dragon hawk helicopter it is pretty amazing for the size. I'm not disapointed at all considering I have read review were people were really disapointed by it.

Editor wrote:For most accounts, the movie has done quite well.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=gijoe.htm

I really shouldn't say anything until the DVD sales are in. Those really make a difference now adays. See Batman Begins.

With all this talk about how much the movie has made and if the g.i.joe line with see production after the film toys have run there course. Well yesterday I was at toy r us and the big wall they have up front were they put big ticket items has changed again this time it is star wars. So I hope this isn't a sign that g.i.joe is doomed to fail since transformers ran from may till the middle of july and g.i.joe ran from july untill the end of august.

shortround wrote:With all this talk about how much the movie has made and if the g.i.joe line with see production after the film toys have run there course. Well yesterday I was at toy r us and the big wall they have up front were they put big ticket items has changed again this time it is star wars. So I hope this isn't a sign that g.i.joe is doomed to fail since transformers ran from may till the middle of july and g.i.joe ran from july untill the end of august.

I think Star Trek was up there for less time than Joe was...

shortround wrote:With all this talk about how much the movie has made and if the g.i.joe line with see production after the film toys have run there course. Well yesterday I was at toy r us and the big wall they have up front were they put big ticket items has changed again this time it is star wars. So I hope this isn't a sign that g.i.joe is doomed to fail since transformers ran from may till the middle of july and g.i.joe ran from july untill the end of august.

It means nothing. Star Wars and Transformers are more high-profile than GI JOE is nowadays. Keep in mind Season 2 of the Clone Wars is around the corner. GI JOE just needs a good continuing series behind it.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

shortround wrote:With all this talk about how much the movie has made and if the g.i.joe line with see production after the film toys have run there course. Well yesterday I was at toy r us and the big wall they have up front were they put big ticket items has changed again this time it is star wars. So I hope this isn't a sign that g.i.joe is doomed to fail since transformers ran from may till the middle of july and g.i.joe ran from july untill the end of august.

I think Star Trek was up there for less time than Joe was...

It was. Almost forgot but it was. Heck at my TRU the side wall still has TF stuff.

So I guess the big wall doesn't mean anything these days it is just what is starting in the next month or so that gets the big spot.

shortround wrote:So I guess the big wall doesn't mean anything these days it is just what is starting in the next month or so that gets the big spot.

Seems like.

Well that sucks you used to be able to track the big items by that wall now it seems like just another promotional tool. I'm just waiting for barbie to appear on the big wall then we will know that it doesn't mean squat anymore.

shortround wrote:Well that sucks you used to be able to track the big items by that wall now it seems like just another promotional tool. I'm just waiting for barbie to appear on the big wall then we will know that it doesn't mean squat anymore.

Girls can't have their day???

tigertracks 24 wrote:

shortround wrote:Well that sucks you used to be able to track the big items by that wall now it seems like just another promotional tool. I'm just waiting for barbie to appear on the big wall then we will know that it doesn't mean squat anymore.

Girls can't have their day???

My sister would be tickled pink. Pun intended.

Well picked up the last wave of joes untill 2010 today. I really like paris pursuit bareness.

shortround wrote:Well picked up the last wave of joes untill 2010 today. I really like paris pursuit bareness.

Really? Nothing for Fall or Christmas?

Here is a disturbing thought. IF Hasbro's big three action figure lines are Star Wars, GIJoe, and Transformers, and 2 of the three have seen Disney crossovers...

Is there a plan sitting on someones desk for GIDisney?

Editor wrote:Here is a disturbing thought. IF Hasbro's big three action figure lines are Star Wars, GIJoe, and Transformers, and 2 of the three have seen Disney crossovers...

Is there a plan sitting on someones desk for GIDisney?

Here, have some pic related lulz.

Nope according to hasbro the wave with paris pursuit bareness, rex "the doctor" lewis,arctic assault snake eyes and storm shadow and the repaint of the cobra paraviper is it untill 2010. I'm sure there will be some store exclusive but as far as mass release waves that it till 2010. I'm sure there is some figures I'm forgetting from this wave. Also as soon as I opened my arctic assault storm shadow I swapped his head for paris pursuit storm shadows and got rid of the plastic cloth ring around his neck looks ten times better that way.

What a load of crap hasbro has said that after the wave with paris pursuit bareness there wouldn't be anymore waves untill 2010 but I just went up to hiss tank and there on the front page was an announcement for G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra Wave 4 being found at both toy r us and walmart
This wave includes:
Kamakura
Nano-Viper
Night Adder
Red Fang Ninja
Charbroil
Also shipping with this wave are two variants:
Storm Shadow(Arctic Assault) unmasked
The Doctor(in white lab coat)

As far as the disney crossover goes I personal think the worst possible out come of all of this is any marvel figure getting a disney make over. Since I doubt we will see g.i.disney sorry to all the people hoping to see mickey mouse dressed as snake eyes and donald duck as storm shadow.

shortround wrote:What a load of crap hasbro has said that after the wave with paris pursuit bareness there wouldn't be anymore waves untill 2010 but I just went up to hiss tank and there on the front page was an announcement for G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra Wave 4 being found at both toy r us and walmart

Where did Hasbro say this? The wave with Resolute Snake Eyes, Jungle Ripcord and the Sand Viper is supposed to be out later this year.

It was according to hasbro at this years joecon that the wave your talking about had been pushed back to 2010.

shortround wrote:It was according to hasbro at this years joecon that the wave your talking about had been pushed back to 2010.

Never heard this, could you give me a link? Or tell me where you read this?