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News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Sun May 02, 2010 3:39 pm

Omega Force was the name for the Resolute 5-pack set.
Omega Squad is all clone troopers in Star Wars.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sun May 02, 2010 3:45 pm

Editor wrote:Omega Force was the name for the Resolute 5-pack set.
Omega Squad is all clone troopers in Star Wars.

Well the new figures are Omega something made by a company with a monkey as it's mascot.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sun May 02, 2010 4:50 pm

Since I know most of you don't have Twitter I thought it would be nice to share some of the more unusual posts from JoeCon that were put up this weekend.

@LivesAlone- Had to check my UC SE replica sword. Did I mention that's the last gift my mom got me before she died? #nevergonnaseethatagain

@livesinparentsbasement- Forgot to bring deodorant, ah well who needs it anyway? #nevergettingagirl

@SnakeEyesGirl- Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have worn assless chaps for my Baroness costume. Hopefully I meet a cute guy at the bar tonight#loweringstandards

@nevertouchedaboobie- I just got hit on by some hot chick dressed as Scarlet; we're gonna meet later tonight. #gettinglucky

@nevertouchedaboobie- I WAS WRONG. SO, SO, WRONG. #dudelookslikealady

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Sun May 02, 2010 4:57 pm

Funny stuff man, funny stuff. :lol:

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Sun May 02, 2010 9:11 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Editor wrote:Omega Force was the name for the Resolute 5-pack set.
Omega Squad is all clone troopers in Star Wars.

Well the new figures are Omega something made by a company with a monkey as it's mascot.

I keep looking and I found what you were talking about. Terror Drome has posted info and some photos. The line is called S.K. Omega by Molten Monkey International. Interesting if you're collecting o-ring figures, but personally I'm not worried in the figures but the sets/vehicles could be useful.

Hiss Commander of theterrordrome.com wrote:You may have seen some publicity for these guys on a few other sites throughout the web, and i for one am not going to miss the opportunity to throw some props their way.

SKΩ is a new line in the works that is set on reliving the style of what made G.I. Joe so popular.

The premise of the line is set during present time amidst the civil unrest in the United States. In the middle of all the chaos is a terrorist cell called "Virus", recruiting people by the masses for their anti-government organization. To counter act this organization, the president gives the go-ahead on a special forces group known as S.K. Omega. Lead by General Edward Strong, their goal is to stop Virus and restore stability in the country.

Each side features a group of unique individual all with their own specialties.

The Omega group is comprise of Rook, Foxtrot, Patch, Blitz, Buzzard, and Back Talk. These characters are all given a "real-world" look, along with weaponry and vehicles currently in use by todays military.

The Virus, comprised of Fracture, Jade Claw, the Ballistic Trooper, and the Kamikaze Trooper are all given a futuristic look with just a hint of Neo-Nazi on Jade Claw.

The toy line will start off with ten 3 3/4" figures, all sporting the classic "o-ring". In addition to the figures we will get a barrage of highly detailed vehicles and playsets. The Omega team is equipped real-world vehicle such as the J-12 Javelin (Harrier), and other such vehicles.

Out of everything, 2 things really caught my eye with the toy line.

First is the Omega's HT-7 OWL. Based off the Russian Kamov Ka-25, this vehicle is sure to be the shinning star for the Omega side. It features twin rotors, a removable cargo container, moving doors, and much more. Once you remove the cargo container, it has straps that allow you to carry other vehicles. SWEET!

Next up is for the Virus side, and is by far probably the coolest part of the line. "The Hive" playset, which resembles an expanded, more detailed version of theCobra Missile Command Headquarters, is sure to be one of the main selling points of this line. It features movable gun turrets, movable computer panels, a huge movable missile, and hatch on the top of the set that opens up and allows the Omega team to zip-line down. The set is absolutely huge, but everything breaks down and folds into a nice little package. Its quite amazing.

Aside from the toy line , the Omega team will be brandishing their adventures in a comic and animation series.

This looks like a promising line for toy fans. The creators have the right idea, as they want to keep the price down and nostalgia up. The big selling point for these guys is to keep the price point as low as possible. To be able to provide even the most elaborate playset with reasonable price.

Unfortunately as of right now set backs have halted distribution of this line, which was to be available as online exclusives, but where one door closes another opens up. The delay in production has given the MMI team enough time to prepare for the next ToyFair, in which they hope to get picked up for mass retail distribution. Lets hope all goes well, as this is one line that i personally would love to see on the pegs.

Check out the S.K. Omega links below:

http://www.moltenmonkeyinternational.com

http://www.skomega.com

You can view a gallery of images of the SKO project in our JoeCon 2010 MMI Gallery »

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sun May 02, 2010 10:23 pm

1337W422102 wrote:Perhaps I'm just seeing things, but it looks sorta Pulse Rifleish to me.

That is straight out of Aliens! :lol:

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon May 03, 2010 10:27 am

Told ya! Here, have another:

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Mon May 03, 2010 10:43 am

So....................

Are they ripping off Aliens? Or is there something extra they have planned they haven't mentioned to us yet?

and how many are looking at the figs and thinking frak it and are planning to put together a cross-team squad of Colonial Marines?

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:05 am

Editor wrote:So....................

Are they ripping off Aliens? Or is there something extra they have planned they haven't mentioned to us yet?

and how many are looking at the figs and thinking frak it and are planning to put together a cross-team squad of Colonial Marines?

Well, Spirit's an homage to a character from Predator, and there seem to be a few Aliens homages here and there. Might just be Hasbro recognizing the oldschool, and not just their own oldshool. I'm okay with this.

Some more links with information and galleries for you:
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=15815
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=15814
And here's one about that SK Omega monkeyforce: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=15811

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:13 am

1337W422102 wrote:Well, Spirit's an homage to a character from Predator, and there seem to be a few Aliens homages here and there. Might just be Hasbro recognizing the oldschool, and not just their own oldshool. I'm okay with this.

Honestly who isn't, the idea to incorporate other stuff rocks, and opens up a lot of possibilities....

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:37 am

Seemed like some pretty cool stuff got shown, I liked that new Cobra trooper and Spirit in particular. Definitely could see myself having some fun photographing Spirit in the yard.

And the mecha are love <3.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:40 am

Nekoman wrote:And the mecha are love <3.

I like the idea of the mechs more than the execution. If they weren't Joe-related, they'd sit better with me, too. I mean, honestly, what's Alpine supposed to do with thing? It'll break ice and topple over, sending him down a mountain. #-o

Perhaps I'm just bitter that these aren't BattleTech/MechWarrior toys.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:53 am

1337W422102 wrote:Perhaps I'm just bitter that these aren't BattleTech/MechWarrior toys.

Really, I just don't see them as BT units. And because I was thinking they would fit great as Exo-Squad mecha.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:55 am

Editor wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:Perhaps I'm just bitter that these aren't BattleTech/MechWarrior toys.

Really, I just don't see them as BT units. And because I was thinking they would fit great as Exo-Squad mecha.

I know they're not 'Mechs. What, do I look like a Freebirth toad to you? :-B

Definitely getting an Exo-Forcey vibe.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:13 pm

1337W422102 wrote:I know they're not 'Mechs. What, do I look like a Freebirth toad to you?
Definitely getting an Exo-Forcey vibe.

Quineg Trueblood. There is no need for a batchall at this time.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:20 pm

Editor wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:I know they're not 'Mechs. What, do I look like a Freebirth toad to you?
Definitely getting an Exo-Forcey vibe.

Quineg Trueblood. There is no need for a batchall at this time.

So be it, Trothkin. Kerensky will return. And when he does, he will bring articulated BattleMech toys and figures with him.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:41 pm

Quiaff.

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Tue May 04, 2010 12:46 am

Here's a really cool set of photos of GI Joe dioramas!

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Tue May 04, 2010 8:08 am

Editor wrote:Quiaff.

Good news, especially if you've been waiting a year like I have: the DropShip has landed.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon May 10, 2010 10:02 pm

If any of you haven't yet I highly recommend checking out numbers latest comic as it features the first appearance of a sorta soon to be released GI Joe; and you better not pout.

Now on to something far more serious. Since I haven't seen them by now is it safe to assume that CS Duke and Desert Viper were canceled? I was looking sorta forward to both but not that much as to pay $$$ on e-bay for them.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon May 10, 2010 10:06 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If any of you haven't yet I highly recommend checking out numbers latest comic as it features the first appearance of a sorta soon to be released GI Joe; and you better not pout.

Now on to something far more serious. Since I haven't seen them by now is it safe to assume that CS Duke and Desert Viper were canceled? I was looking sorta forward to both but not that much as to pay $$$ on e-bay for them.

Thanks, Chuck!

They're not cancelled; I've seen 'em in my area. Just sit tight and I'm sure they'll show up in yours!

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Mon May 10, 2010 10:09 pm

Yep, I bought both from the local TRU about a month ago. As well as the Jungle Ripcord and CS SE.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon May 10, 2010 10:49 pm

1337W422102 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If any of you haven't yet I highly recommend checking out numbers latest comic as it features the first appearance of a sorta soon to be released GI Joe; and you better not pout.

Now on to something far more serious. Since I haven't seen them by now is it safe to assume that CS Duke and Desert Viper were canceled? I was looking sorta forward to both but not that much as to pay $$$ on e-bay for them.

Thanks, Chuck!

They're not cancelled; I've seen 'em in my area. Just sit tight and I'm sure they'll show up in yours!

Well thanks to the guy from TFCC it's probably due to the problems overseas with transport. Although I hate to say it but if they're not here by next month I doubt any of my stores will stock them since July/August is when they do the fall restock.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Wed May 12, 2010 11:44 am

Just figured I would do my part to help, seeing I can't be there, so......

Be there if you can and help spread the word. Run by decent guys, great exclusives and should be fun. I just wish the date was better and my bank account was larger.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Wed May 12, 2010 12:00 pm

I won't be able to make it, either, but it sounds like it'd be a lot of fun.
Hey, Editor, how's your JoeCanuck entry coming? I'm about to shoot mine right now.