G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO sets

(Approximate retail price of $25.00; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Summer 2007)

Sure to delight fans both new and old, 25th Anniversary Figures are all new sculpts and the most detailed and articulated G.I. JOE figures ever! Hasbro kick-offs the anniversary with the release two special-edition sets, each containing five classic G.I. JOE characters from the A REAL AMERICAN HERO line. Characters include G.I. JOE force’s fearless patriots DUKE, SNAKE EYES, GUNG HO, SCARLET and ROAD BLOCK, as well as their slithery adversaries COBRA COMMANDER, DESTRO, STORM SHADOW, BARONESS and a COBRA TROOPER. Each pack also comes with a sound box in the shape of the G.I. JOE logo that plays the beloved theme from the G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO animated series.



G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO single packs

(Approximate retail price of $6.00; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2007)

Each of the fifteen 3-3/4-inch figures – in replica G.I. JOE packaging circa 1982 – will feature new sculpts, enhanced articulation, and a base stand featuring the character’s name.

It was already relesed by Hasbro media that there will be 25 figures. The 1st 10 figures will be available in 2 5-packs. They will be released Summer.

We know that the other 15 will be released later. In this case, Fall. The remaining 15 will be singles.

Luke Ellison made a comment that what if the other 15 are repaints? Was it a joke? Was it sarcasm? Or is that something Hasbro would do just to make us MORE wary of their actions? We are all assuming that the OTHER 15 will be original characters. Hasbro already said that the 25 figures chosen range from 1982-1985. Another way to say this Anticaldo is "circa-'82". Unfortunately, that's cryptic way of putting it.

Let's cut the chase. Hasbro is gonna be putting on the market sellable characters and figures. Despite what the fans think, you can't actually expect characters like Grunt or Steeler to be made. Not when there are far more popular Joes that Hasbro would cater to. It should ALSO be noted that Hasbro will play favorites based on who is designing and sculpting them. There have been instances where designer bias has come into play. That tidbit is actually effecting the S6 line more than 3.75" as far as we know. (It's the explanation of why a new firefighter named Inferno is showing up as opposed to BBQ.)

All this comes down to is this. Don't expect the Cobra Trooper to be single carded and don't expect to try and build him easily. YOu can hope, but expecting will just be a let-down. Especially if a Viper is made.