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Monday: January 1, 2007
  • DAILY NEWS: The web address for the JBL Daily News will be changing. Please update all bookmarks to http://www.joebattlelines.com/news. Daily News will still be posted Monday through Friday of each week.


  • TOYS: Jeff Bohn reported that Operation Flaming MOTH set #3 is "in stock" at Master Collector and will start shipping next week. This was posted at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • COMIC: Tim Seeley (GIJoe) discusses GIJoe vs. Transformers IV: Black Horizon in an interview published at ComicNewsI.com.


  • CONVENTION: According to a post by GITrekker at JoeCustoms.com, the 2007 Collector's Convention will be held in Atlanta, GA, at the Marriott Marquis, September 27-30, 2007. This information is published in the January Collector's Club newsletter.


  • MISC: A press release for the forthcoming Diamond Select GIJoe Icons: Lady Jaye bust was published at ToyNewsI.com. The collectible is limited to 1,500 pieces and will have a suggested retail price of $45.00.


  • REVIEW: Outback, Munitia, Airtight, & Cobra Night Viper from DTC Wave 4 were added to the DTC Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com. The previews were written by Justin "General Hawk" Bell and Fred "Leonardo T Dragon" Meyer.


  • REVIEW: The RHINO APC was reviewed at MasterCollector.com.


  • WEBSITE: Scar-Face and Mariner are the latest additions to GunslingerCBR's GIJoe Files.


  • DIO-STORY: General Hawk debuted Chapter 1 of his latest dio-story "Who are the Renegades?" at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Spin Doctor premiered Chapter 9 of his ongoing dio-story "Bludd & Fire... On Ice" at CheckpointAlpha.com.


  • CUSTOM: Caravankidd posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Zandar figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Arashikage debuted "work in progress" pics of several Sigma 6 customs including Mercer, Recondo, and Darklon at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Destro, Stalker, Zandar, Hauser, Wet Suit, Snow Job, Dart, Shipwreck, Torpedo, Duke, Sure Fire, Short-Fuze, Snow Job, Breaker, Daina, Zartan, Grasshopper.


Wednesday: December 20, 2006
  • JBL: In celebration of the December holidays, JBL Daily News will resume on December 29, 2006. Until then, the staff of JBL wish everyone safe and happy holidays.


Tuesday: December 19, 2006
  • TOYS: Sylvester Stallone discusses his cancelled GIJoe action figure in "Round 16" of fan questions at AintItCool.com.


  • TOYS: 3.75" DTC single carded figures and six-packs have been added to the GIJoe product listings at ToysRUs.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom female Crimson Guard figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Voting has begun in round two of Yoho Joe's Create-a-Character poll at the JBL forums. The poll winner will receive a custom figure based on their character.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander, Cobra Officer, Snake Eyes.


Monday: December 18, 2006
Friday: December 15, 2006
  • MISC: The Daily Record published "Man of Action", an article about a British man who is using his lottery windfall to build his collection of Action Man and GIJoe action figures.


  • CUSTOM: VindowViper posted pics of his custom Alley Viper Leader figure at ADCTalk.com.


Thursday: December 14, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: Special Missions Antarctica was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of December 20, 2006.


  • SIGMA 6: A gallery of press images of several forthcoming 2.5" scale Sigma 6 mission sets was posted at ToyNewsI.com. Sets shown include Mission: Dark Water, Mission: Ninja Trials, Mission: Liquid Venom, and Mission: Arctic Blast.


  • WEBSITE: Lt. Stone was added to the Sigma 6 Archive at YoJoe.com.


Wednesday: December 13, 2006
Tuesday: December 12, 2006
  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #18 was reviewed at ComicBookBin.com.


  • CUSTOM: FUGAYZIE posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Snake Eyes v2 figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Starduster debuted pics of several custom figures including Copperhead, Major Bludd, Scrap Iron, Tomax & Xamot, Flash, Grand Slam, Snow Job, and Starduster at the JBL forums.


Monday: December 11, 2006
Friday: December 8, 2006
Thursday: December 7, 2006
  • COMIC: ComicBookResources.com published an interview with Andrew Dabb and Mike O'Sullivan concerning the forthcoming GIJoe Special Missions: Antarctica. The interivew also includes a five page preview of the title which is due in stores in December 2006.


  • MISC: ToyNewsI.com posted a press release for the forthcoming GIJoe Icons: Zartan bust from Diamond Select Toys. The piece is limited to 1,500 pieces with an SRP of $45.00.


  • DIO-STORY: Sonnelion posted a teaser image for Episode 5: Lightning Strikes Twice of his ongoing Sigma 6 dio-story at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe has opened character nominations for the second Create-a-Character poll at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: alleyviperelite posted pics of his custom new sculpt Mercer, Big Ben, & Skullbuster figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Firefly, Croc Master, Serpentor, Snake Eyes.


Wednesday: December 6, 2006
  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #18 is due in stores today. This is issue is the final issue of Joe Casey's current run on the title.


  • MISC: DavidMackGuide (David Thornton) posted pics of his custom GIJoe comic hardcover editions at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Steeler figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: BlueFootedBooby posted pics of his custom new sculpt Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Armadillo, Stalker, Grunt, Steeler.


Tuesday: December 5, 2006
  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom new sculpt WORMS figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Liftoff debuted pics of his custom "new sculpt" Salvo figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Grand Slam, Steeler.


Monday: December 4, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: The 8" scale Sky BAT and Ninja BAT were reviewed at ComicBookBin.com.


  • MISC: COBRA Quake is the latest addition to Hasbro's Monkeybar TV site.


  • FAN ART: Jason Sobol published his "Cobra Commander/Duke Reflections" playing card artwork at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe revealed the winner of the first "Create-A-Character" contest Knuckleduster, which was based on a character concept by Alyosha.


  • CUSTOM: FUGAYZIE posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Torch figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: LiftOff posted pics of his custom Plague Trooper Gridlock figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: night force cynic debuted pics of his custom "new sculpt" Anti-Venom Task Force figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Starduster, USS Flagg FLAK, Arctic SEAL vehicle.


Friday: December 1, 2006
  • TOYS: Pictures of pre-production figures of the COBRA Night Vipers from the forthcoming DTC Wave 4 were posted at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Press images of several forthcoming 8" Sigma 6 figures including Wet-Suit, Shipwreck, Firefly, and Hi-Tech were posted at ToyNewsI.com. Also posted were press images of the forthcoming 2.5" scale Ghost Shark w/ Tunnel Rat and Panther Rail w/ Spirit Iron-Knife mission sets.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Effects, Red Dog, Air Viper, COBRA Dragonsnake, COBRA FAT.


Thursday: November 30, 2006
Wednesday: November 29, 2006
Tuesday: November 28, 2006
  • TOYS: Nighthawk posted pics of preproduction figures of Airtight and COBRA Night Viper from DTC Wave 4 at the JBL forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Sonnelion debuted the announcement poster for Episode 4: Fates Warning from his ongoing Sigma 6 dio-story at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: code red shockwave posted pics of several recent custom figures at ADCTalk.com including Dial-tone, Muskrat, Guillotine, Rampage, and Stalker.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Pythona.


Monday: November 27, 2006
Monday: November 20, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: The staff of JBL would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. The Daily News resume on Monday November 27, 2006.


Friday: November 17, 2006
  • COMIC: SilverBulletComics.com published an interview with Tim Seeley (GIJoe: A Real American Hero).


  • SIGMA 6: Season 2, Episode #3 "The Search" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for air times and station.


  • REVIEW: Cross-Country was added to the 1993 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • SALE: GIJoeHQ.com is currently a 30% off sale for Thanksgiving.


  • CUSTOM: DavAnthony posted pics of his custom Duke figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Rampart, Machete, Snake Eyes, Zap, Shooter.


Thursday: November 16, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for Dreadnoks: Declassified #1 (of 3) was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is currently available in stores.


  • COMIC: The solicitations and covers for the following February 2007 GIJoe-related titles have been posted at ComicNewsI.com: GIJoe: America's Elite #20, GIJoe vs. Transformers vol IV #2, and GIJoe: America's Elite TPB #3.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of several recent custom figures including Snow-Job, Pysche-Out, Strato Viper, and Deep Six at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Duke, Guillotine, Demolisher, Airborne.


Wednesday: November 15, 2006
  • TOYS: Press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 8" Ninja Paratrooper Snake Eyes figure were posted at ToyNewsI.com.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: Dreadnoks Declassified #1 (of 3) is due in stores today.


  • COMIC: ComicNewsI.com is running a poll over whether or not fans would like to see Larry Hama taking over at the writer of GIJoe: America's Elite.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Shooter, Crazy Legs.


Tuesday: November 14, 2006
  • TOYS: Press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 Grand Slam, Razor Ninja Storm Shadow, Windblade Snake Eyes, and Frontal Assault Duke were published at ToyNewsI.com.


  • CUSTOM: XHAIRS posted pics of his custom Beach Head (v1) "unmasked" figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Deep Six.


Monday: November 13, 2006
  • TOY SHOW: The Pennsylvania GIJoe Show will be held at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne, PA on Sunday November 19, 2006.


  • WEBSITE: Big Boa is the latest addition to GunslingerCBR's GIJoe Files.


  • MISC: Yoho Joe debuted his "Create a Character Contest at the JBL forums. Posters will have one week to generate a code-name and file card text for a partially completed custom figure. The winner will have the figure completed to match his/her character concept.


  • CUSTOM: Jin Saotome posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Shadow BAT figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Grand Slam, General Mayhem, Grunt, Artur Kulik.


Friday: November 10, 2006
Thursday: November 9, 2006
Wednesday: November 8, 2006
Tuesday: November 7, 2006
  • TOYS: Recondo posted the original file card text for both Rook and Gallows (Plague Troopers vs. Steel Brigade six-pack) at the JBL forums.


  • DIO-STORY: General Hawk debuted Episode 12: Final Judgement of his ongoing dio-story GIJoe: Misdirection at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha premiered pics of his custom replica "Lt. Peregrine" figure at Alyosha's Corner. The figure is based on design concepts originally intended for the 1995 Star Brigade Lt. Falcon figure.


  • CUSTOM: XHAIRS posted pics of his custom new sculpt Hawk, Recondo, & Snake Eyes figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra de Aco.


Monday: November 6, 2006
  • TOYS: The Viper Pit six-pack was spotted at a Toys R Us in Florence, KY as well as a second unspecified Kentucky location.


  • SIGMA 6: The Artwork Index was relaunched at Sigma6Central.com featuring package art from several recent 8" scale releases including Zartan, Temple Tracker Spirit, and more.


  • WEBSITE: The theme of the next JoeCustoms.com Group Project will be Superheroes.


  • DIO-STORY: Self-Modifier published "Preview #1" of the second installment to his ongoing dio-story GIJoe Meets the Transformers at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: DavAnthony posted pics of several recent custom figures including Mercer, Mutt, Recondo, & Buzzer at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: KINGOFNOD5 premiered pics of his custom Sigma 6 Scrap Iron figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Bar posted pics of his custom 3.75" Dragonhawk conversion at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Doubledealer debuted pics of his "Marvel Legends" Zartan figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Clutch, Claymore, Cobra Mortal, Scarlett.


Friday: November 3, 2006
  • TOYS: Ash Talon reported finding the 2.5" scale Sigma 6 HISS and Iron Hammer Mech at a Los Angeles Toys R Us.


  • SIGMA 6: Season 2, Episode 1 "Hidden" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local lists for station and air times.


  • SALE: The Sigma 6 Dragonhawk is the subject of a "temporary price cut" at Target stores with the retail price reduced to $29.99. (Thanks to operator7q of ADCTalk.com for the information.


Thursday: November 2, 2006
  • TOYS: G.I.Zylek posted pics of the 2.5" scale Sigma 6 Winged Fury & Street Razor mission sets at the JBL forums.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #17 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issues are due in stores the week of November 8, 2006.


  • SIGMA 6: The latest GIJoe Collector's Club newsletter features preview art for three forthcoming Sigma 6 figures: Grand Slam, Gung-Ho, and Arctic Snake Eyes. Also mentioned are Tactical Ops Kamakura and Overkill. To join the Collector's Club, visit MasterCollector.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Pentastar debuted Chapter 4 of his ongoing dio-story Memoirs of a COBRA at CheckpointAlpha.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lt. Stone, Quick Kick.


Wednesday: November 1, 2006
Tuesday: October 31, 2006
  • JBL: The staff of JBL would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!


  • LARRY HAMA: Larry Hama recently appeared at the Territoriya festival in Moscow, Russia, according to an article on MoscowTimes.com. .


  • WEBSITE: Round 1 of voting for the next JoeCustoms.com group project has begun. The deadline to nominate your favorite theme is 11:00pm EST on Wednesday November 1, 2006.


  • CUSTOM: General Hawk posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Storm Shadow, Red Dragon, and Firefly (Cobra version) figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Overlord, Starduster, COBRA Invasor.


Monday: October 30, 2006
Friday: October 27, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Season 2, Episode 8 "Duel" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for air times and station.


  • SIGMA 6: A "status of Sigma 6" was report was posted at the JBL forums.


  • WEBSITE: The submission information for the next group project: "Location is Everything" has been posted at JoeCustoms.com.


Thursday: October 26, 2006
  • CONVENTION: Skarapz published a brief article and image gallery from Joe-Lanta 2006 at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: Additions to the Comic, Collectibles, and Vehicles Archives are part of the 10/25/2006 update at YoJoe.com.


  • MISC: ToyNewsI.com published a press image of the forthcoming Destro 7" statue from Diamond Select.


  • MISC: ToledoCityPaper.com published "Meet Red Zone", an interview with Luke Ellison, the "real life" visual inspiration for Red Zone.


  • MISC: J_Man posted pics of his custom COBRA jack o'lantern at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • DISCOUNT: Enter the code "FACAT06E" at HasbroToyShop.com to receive a 10% discount on that order. (Thanks to PhoenixSword of ADCTalk.com for the code.)


  • CUSTOM: Violentfix posted pics of GuiltyOne's custom Flint figure at the Tri-State Collector's Forum.


  • CUSTOM: Doubledealer posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Shipwreck figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Scout Viper, Zartan.


Wednesday: October 25, 2006
  • TOYS: Press images of the forthcoming 2.5" scale Arctic VAMP w/ Duke & Long Range were published at ToyNewsI.com.


  • COLLECTION: ActionFigureSoundwave posted pics of his GIJoe figure collection at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe debuted pics of his custom Tracker & Ambush figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Viper Officer, Salvo, Kamakura.


Tuesday: October 24, 2006
  • HASBRO: Hasbro reported strong sales for the third quarter of 2006, according to a press release posted at ToyNewsI.com.


  • REVIEW: Marauder Gun-Runners wave 3 was reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • CUSTOM: Owner of a lonely BAT posted pics of his custom Pulverizer mech at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Alexander McCullen Destro, Snake Eyes, Duke.


Monday: October 23, 2006
Friday: October 20, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Season 2 episode #7 "Revelations" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for air times and station.


  • DIO-STORY: Pentastar posted Chapter 3 of Memoirs of a Cobra at CheckpointAlpha.com.


  • CUSTOM: Sparks is the latest addition to GunslingerCBR's GIJoe Files.


  • CUSTOM: FUGAYZIE debuted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Gung-Ho figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Scarlett, Voltar, Mangler.


Thursday: October 19, 2006
  • DIO-STORY: Sonnelion debuted a teaser image for his Sigma 6 dio-story Futureal at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: snOOgans debuted pics of several recent Sigma 6 customs including Monkeywrench, Ripper, Wild Bill , and Airtight at the JBL forums.
  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lampreys, Backblast.


Wednesday: October 18, 2006
Tuesday: October 17, 2006
Monday: October 16, 2006
Friday: October 13, 2006
  • COMIC: TFormers.com published an excerpt from a recent Tim Seeley interview in which he discusses the potential GIJoe vs. Transformers vol 4.


  • WEBSITE: The Plague Troopers vs. Steel Brigade six pack has been added to the DTC Wave Index of the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • CUSTOM: alleyviperelite posted pics of his custom Zartan & Zandar figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of his custom new sculpt Backblast & Salvo figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: GIJoe: Real American Legends, a group custom project by members of Fwooshnet, was posted as part of Custom Con.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Destro, Mistress Armada, Doc Greer.


Thursday: October 12, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: Declassified #3 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of October 18, 2006.


  • REVIEW: The Viper Pit six pack was reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • WEBSITE: The Viper Pit has been added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • TOY EXPO: The 2nd Annual Canadian GIJoe Toy Expo will be held on Sunday, October 22n, 2006 in Ontario, Canada at the Burlington Holiday Inn. Visit JoeExpo.com for more details.


  • DIO-STORY: Sonnelion posted an announcement for Chapter 3: Gates of Tomorrow of "Episode 2 - War for Territory" from his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe: Chronicles" at JoeDios.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Ion debuted "Chapter 1: Prelude" of his latest dio-story "A Tale That Wasn't Right" at The Hive.


  • CUSTOM: XHAIRS posted pics of his custom new sculpt Steel Brigade Rumbler figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Blood Viper, Darklon, Alexander McCullen.


Wednesday: October 11, 2006
Tuesday: October 10, 2006
Monday: October 9, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to illness, there will be no Daily News for Monday October 9, 2006. Daily News updates will resume on Tuesday October 10, 2006.


Friday: October 6, 2006
  • TOYS: Master Collector debuted pics of the third Operation: Flaming Moth set entitled Pacific Theatre at MasterCollector.com. The set features new versions of both Shipwreck, Chuckles, and Polly.


  • COMIC: BrokenFrontier.com published part 1 of an interview with Devil's Due Publishing president Josh Blaylock.


  • CONVENTION: A statement from Brian Savage concerning next year's GIJoe Collector's Convention was reprinted at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of several custom new sculpt figures including Cutter, Wetsuit, and Tunnel Rat at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Sub Zero, Snow Job, Steeler, Cobra Troop Assembly Room.


Thursday: October 5, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #16was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of October 11, 2006.


  • WEBSITE: The deadline for the JoeCustoms.com group project "Location is Everything" is Saturday October 28 at 11:59pm EST.


  • CUSTOM: gawd6sic6 debuted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Crimson Guard Immortal at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Snake Eyes.


Wednesday: October 4, 2006
Tuesday: October 2, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: The GIJoe Sigma 6 - First Strike DVD is due in stores today.


  • FAN ART: Color-viper debuted an original drawing of Daina of the Oktober Guard at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: JFAK075 posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Roadblock figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of his custom new sculpt Slice figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: HipsterDoofus debuted pics of several "vintage" Sigma 6 figures including Blowtorch, Quick Kick, and a Cobra Trooper at Custom Con 15.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Rampart.


Monday: October 1, 2006
Friday: September 29, 2006
Thursday: September 28, 2006
  • TOYS: Press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 Ninja Tracker ATV were posted at ToyNewsI.com. Also posted were press images of 8" figures that will packaged with a bonus 2.5" figure as well as a DVD.


  • DISCOUNT: MP77 reported receiving a discount code for 25% off all purchases at HasbroToyShop.com plus free shipping. To receive the discount, enter the code "FALL25" prior to completing the order process.


  • WEBSITE: The Sigma 6 ROCC was added to the Sightings Index at JoeSightings.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Zanzibar, Ambush, Billy.


Wednesday: September 27, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Video clips have been added to the episode synopsis for episode 3: "Search" at Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: Updated listings for the 1983 "swivel arm battle grip" figures were posted at YoJoe.com.


  • CUSTOM: TeknoKyo posted pics of his custom "Pimp Daddy" Destro figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Duke (Cobra Marshal), Airborne.


Tuesday: September 26, 2006
Monday: September 25, 2006
Friday: September 22, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 season 2 episode #3 "Search" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for station and air times.


  • SIGMA 6: The winners in the Snake Eyes on a Plane contest at Sigma6Central.com were announced.


  • MISC: New images were added to both the 3.75" and 12" figure archives as part of the 9/21/2006 update at YoJoe.com.


  • CUSTOM: midgarn posted pics of his custom Freefall figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Major Bludd, Cobra Laborer, Beach Head unmasked, Cobra Engineer.


Thursday: September 21, 2006
  • COMIC: Josh Blaylock, Tim Seeley, and Steve Kurth will be representing Devil's Due Publishing at the Phoenix Cactus Comicon September 23 - 24, 2006. Josh Blaylock will be hosting a special "How to Self Publish Workshop" at the convention.


  • COMIC: GIJoe Special Missions: Tokyo is now available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of his custom Charbroil figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: IGC posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 William Kessler (aka "Billy") figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra de Aco, Storm Shadow.


Wednesday: September 20, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe Special Missions Tokyo is due in stores today.


  • COMIC: ComicBookResources.com published an interview with Robert Rodi & Mike O'Sullivan in which the creative team discusses the GIJoe Special Missions: Tokyo one-shot.


  • COMIC: Devil's Due Publishing has released the solicitations and covers for the following GIJoe-related titles due in December 2006: GIJoe: America's Elite #18 and GIJoe Special Missions: Antarctica.


  • SIGMA 6: The synopsis for Season 2 episode 1: "Hidden" was posted at Sigma6Central.com.


  • MISC: A press image of Diamond Select Toys' forthcoming Duke bust was posted at YoJoe.com. The statue will be listed in the October issue of Diamond Previews.


  • CUSTOM: TeknoKyo posted pics of his custom "Pimp Daddy" Destro figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: alleyviperelite posted pics of his custom Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of several new custom figures including the Baroness, Major Bludd, Ghost Bear, Doc, Cross Country, and the Frag Viper at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Roadblock, BAT (battle damaged).


Tuesday: September 19, 2006
Monday: September 18, 2006
Friday: September 15, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Episode #15 "Invasion" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for airtimes and stations.


  • WEB COMIC: The latest edition of Shortpacked! at ToyNewsI.com features a cameo by Serpentor.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Croc Master, Crimson Prowler.


Thursday: September 14, 2006
  • COMIC: IGN.com published a feature article on the forthcoming GIJoe: Special Missions - Tokyo.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe Special Missions: Tokyo was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of September 20, 2006.


  • COMIC: ComicBookResources.com published an interview with Josh Blaylock regarding the forthcoming Dreadnoks: Declassified mini-series.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #15 and the GIJoe vs. Transformers vol III trade paperback are now available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • REVIEW: The Sigma 6 Destro and Long Range figures were reviewed at MWCToys.com.


  • REVIEW: Sci-Fi v1 was added to the 1986 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • DIO-STORY: ToneGunsRevisited debuted his short dio-story "A Day Out with Blackout. The store is available for download in a .PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat in order to be viewed.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Red Star & Night Force Sneak Peek figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Gnawgahyde, Stalker.


Wednesday: September 13, 2006
Tuesday: September 12, 2006
Monday: September 11, 2006
  • SALE: According to this week's sale circular, all $9.99 GIJoe mission sets are on sale for $5.99 at your local Kmart stores. To check local availability of this promotion, utilize Kmart's weekly circular online viewer.


  • SIGMA 6: The Mission Scale multi-packs were reviewed at Figures.com.


  • PODCAST: Episode 2 featuring the debut of the "GIJoe book club" has been posted at PitPodCast.com.


  • PODCAST: Episode 6 has been posted at JoeCast.com.


  • MISC: JFAK075 posted an email concerning a forthcoming GIJoe documentary episode in a series on popular TV shows through the eyes of the fans. The series is to be produced by Fanatical Productions and will air in Canada.


  • MISC: Pics of the forthcoming Destro statue from Diamond Select Toys were posted at ToyNewsI.com as part of their Baltimore Comic Convention coverage.


  • MISC: The official website of the fan film "GIJoe: Battle for the Serpent's Stone" can be seen at GIJoeFilm.com.


  • EBAY: Toiletmonkey1 is has listed an auction for a custom "naughty time" Destro & Baroness on Ebay.


  • DIO-STORY: Snake-Eater published Chapter 3 of his original dio-story Mission: Bravo.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 58, part 59, and part 60 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • DIO-STORY Holesnipe debuted Episode 4: Treachery of his ongoing GIJoe dio-story. NOTE: The episode is available for download in ".pdf" format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.


  • CUSTOM: TeknoKyo posted pics of his custom Zarana figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: FUGAYZIE posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Barbecue figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Commander, Clutch, Doc, Firefly, Duke, Night Viper Sniper, Sgt. Slaughter, Thrasher.


Friday: September 8, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Daily News for Friday September 8, 2006. Daily News and RAH Reviews will resume on Monday, September 11, 2006.


Thursday: September 7, 2006
Wednesday: September 6, 2006
Tuesday: September 5, 2006
Monday: September 4, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no Daily News update for today. News will resume on Tuesday, September 5, 2006.


Friday: September 1, 2006
Thursday: August 31, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for Scarlett: Declassified was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of September 9, 2006.


  • COMIC: GIJoe vs. Transformers III #5 is now available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • WEBSITE Neckbone posted pics of two new customs - Firefly & Dr. Graves - at his Basement Blog.


  • COLLECTION: Xhairs posted pics of his GIJoe room at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom William Kessler figure at the Devils Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Baroness figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Bar posted "work in progress" pics of his over-hauled Sigma 6 Dragonhawk at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Black Ice Viper, Storm Shadow, Cross Country, Static Line, Black Ice SNAKE.


Wednesday: August 30, 2006
Tuesday: August 29, 2006
  • TOY SHOW: Joelanta.com has been updated with information about the 6th Annual Atlanta GIJoe Show. The event is held September 30 - October 1, 2006 at the Double Tree Hotel in Atlanta, GA.


  • WEBSITE: Sigma 6 2.5" action sets, the Action figure archive, International archive, and the Collectibles archive have all been updated in the 08/28/06 update to YoJoe.com.


  • COLLECTION: cobrasaboteur posted pics of his vintage Cobra Army at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: tweinzierl posted pics of his custom Comic Pack Duke figure at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lightfoot, Dusty, Cobra Stealth BAT, Altitude.


Monday: August 28, 2006
Friday: August 25, 2006
Thursday: August 24, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 Lt. Stone figure have been posted at ToyNewsI.com. NOTE: At this time the link seems to be redirecting to the TNI forums.


  • COMIC: Devil's Due released the covers and solicitations for their November 2006 titles including Dreadnoks: Declassified #1 (of 3), GIJoe: America's Elite #17, and the Snake Eyes: Declassified hardcover edition.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe vs. the Transformers III #5 was posted at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of 08/30/2006.


  • COMIC: An interview with Larry Hama was published at ComicCon.com.


  • WEBSITE: Project RESPECT, a group customs project, has been reposted at JoeCustoms.com.


  • MISC: DRSMOOV posted Whoo-hah!, a video from "Serpentor's first album 'Cold Slither'" at YouTube.com.


  • CUSTOM: Pictures of custom figures by Madmac41 were posted at the JBL forums. Figures shown include Flint, Recondo, Wild Bill, and Firefly.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted "work in progress" pics of his custom "Young William" figure at ADCTalk.com. One completed figure will be given away to a randomly-drawn customer who made a $25.00+ purchase from Alyosha's Corner in the month of August 2006.


Wednesday: August 23, 2006
Tuesday: August 22, 2006
  • CONVENTION: MarkM reported recieving his convention-exclusive Ferret decals in the mail from MasterCollector.com.


  • WEBSITE: The first-ever Custom Celebration is ongoing at JoeCustoms.com.


  • MISC: Episode 3 is now available for download at JoeCast.com.


  • CUSTOM: gawd6sic6 posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Hit & Run and Cobra BAT at the JBL/S6C forums.


  • CUSTOM: swampmojo posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Flash and Grunt figures at JBL/S6C forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Storm Shadow, Sci-Fi, Lt. Stone.


Monday: August 21, 2006
Friday: August 18, 2006
Thursday: August 17, 2006
Wednesday: August 16, 2006
Tuesday: August 15, 2006
Monday: August 14, 2006
Friday: August 11, 2006
Thursday: August 10, 2006
Wednesday: August 9, 2006
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com published a press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 Tunnel Rat with demolition gear.


  • TOYS: Luke Ellison posted pics of the forthcoming Red Zone figure from the Steel Brigade vs. Plague Troopers six-pack. Luke was the winner of the Maxim Photo contest held last year and had a 3.75" action figure produced with his likeness.


  • MISC: GIJoe was spoofed in "8 Important Lessons Learned from 80's Cartoons" at Cracked.com.


  • REGIONAL MEETING: Nov316 announced that the next meeting of the SoCal Noks will be on August 19, 2006 in San Diego, CA.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted final pics of his custom Fast Draw figure at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: zweiman posted pics of his custom Cobra D'Aco figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: darkseid posted "work in progress" pics of his custom Sigma 6 Dice figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Backblast, CLAW Viper, Lady Jaye, Cobra Commander, Blizzard.


Tuesday: August 8, 2006
Monday: August 7, 2006
Friday: August 4, 2006
Thursday: August 3, 2006
Wednesday: August 2, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to illness, there will be no Daily News update for August 2nd. Updates will resume on Thursday August 3, 2006. The Starduster RAH review will be posted on Friday.


Tuesday: August 1, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to illness, there will be no Daily News update for August 1st. Updates should resume on Wednesday August 2, 2006.


Monday: July 31, 2006
Friday: July 28, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Coverage of the San Diego Comic Con as well as a run down of all forthcoming product offerings are part of the latest update at Sigma6Central.com.


  • SIGMA 6: hersch311 posted pics of the newly-released Sigma Strike Duke in a gallery at Photobucket.com.


  • WEBSITE: The 2006 convention exclusive versions of Sgt. Slaughter, Mercer, Red Dog, and Taurus have been added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • WEBSITE: JoeSightings.com has completed its server migration and the forums have reopened.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom cast Firefly figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: apacolypse posted pics of his 3.75" conversion Dragonhawk at CobraIsland.com.


Thursday: July 27, 2006
Wednesday: July 26, 2006
Tuesday: July 25, 2006
  • WEBSITE: A San Diego Comic Con wrap-up, as well as several additions to the archives are part of the 07/24/06 update at YoJoe.com.


  • WEBSITE: The guidelines for the next JoeCustoms.com group project "Location is Everything" have been posted.


  • COLLECTION: firestongue posted pics of his GIJoe collection at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: KrymsynGard666 posted pics of several "Devil's Due inspired" custom figures Joseph Colton and Cobra Commander, at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Destro33 added pics of his custom Sigma 6 Commando Snake Eyes to his customs gallery.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Alley Viper, Shipwreck, Recondo.


Monday: July 24, 2006
  • COMIC CON: A gallery of images from the San Diego Comic Con at SuperHeroTimes.com revealed several forthcoming Sigma 6 figures including a new Wet Suit figure as well as new versions of both Duke and Hi-Tech. The full list of figures shown can be found here Additional pictures can also be found at MWCToys.com.


  • COMIC CON: ToyNewsI.com published a gallery of images showing new GIJoe mini-busts from Diamond Select Toys. Shown were Beach Head, Gung Ho, Duke, Lady Jaye, Shipwreck, Snake Eyes, and Cobra Commander.


  • COMIC CON: ToyNewsI.com published pictures of forthcoming DTC six packs that were shown at the San Diego Comic Con.


  • REVIEW: Reviews of the following 2.5" scale Sigma 6 products were posted at Sigma6Central.com: Silent Entry, Circuit Breaker, Ocean Attack, and the Dragonhawk dropship.


  • WEBSITE: The winner of the group project poll was announced at JoeCustoms.com.


  • COLLECTION: Wallace A Weems published a photo gallery showcasing his GIJoe room and collection.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 49, part 50 , and part 51 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Pathfinder and Short-Fuze figures at ADCTalk.com.
  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: HALO, Zanya, Mech, Ghost Bear, Glenda, Cobra Mortal, Big Boa.


Friday: July 21, 2006
Thursday: July 20, 2006
Wednesday: July 19, 2006
Tuesday: July 18, 2006
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com published press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 "Temple Tracker"Spirit and "Airglide Ninja" Kamakura figures.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #13 is one of the comics featured in this week's "cover of the week poll at Newsarama.com.


  • MISC: Diamond Select Toys has added a listing for a GIJoe snow globe to their website. The piece was designed by the sculptors of Plan B Toys and features Snow Job in combat with several units of SNAKE armor.


  • WEBSITE: Todd Weinzierl of Magnum6Delta.com contributed several new wallpapers and a screensaver to the Files section of Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: The first round of voting for the next group project has begun at JoeCustoms.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Dr. Mindbender, Black Dragon, Chuckles, Wolverine, Whirlwind, Tiger Moray.


Monday: July 17, 2006
Friday: July 14, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: The JBL news staff will be enjoying a three-day weekend. The next Daily News update will occur on Monday July 17, 2006.


Thursday: July 13, 2006
  • COMIC: Devil's Due Publishing will be attending the 2006 San Diego Comic Con, according to a press release published at DevilsDue.net. A limited edition cover (limited to 250 pieces) of GIJoe: America's Elite #13 will be available for purchase and Josh Blaylock and Tim Seeley will be available for autographs.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #13 is now available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • SIGMA 6: Sancho published pics of the 2.5" Night Ops VAMP at the forums of Sigma6Central.com.


  • BOOK: Ron Conner posted previews of Volume 2 and Volume 3 of his 1995 - 2006 GIJoe Figure Guide Books.


  • REVIEW: The Operation: MOTH - desert set was reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • MISC: Sgt. Slaughter will be the host of the 2006 "Diva Boot Camp" on Friday Night Smackdown on UPN.


  • FAN ART: WolfenMoondaughter published an original drawing of Lady Jaye at the Devil's Due forums.


  • FAN ART: Owner of a lonely BAT published a series of custom file cards at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Black Out, Overkill, Spotter Viper, Cross Country.


Wednesday: July 12, 2006
  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #13 is due in stores today.


  • REVIEW: The 2006 Convention set "Cobra's Most Wanted: Mercenaries" was reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • REVIEW: ViperSteve published a review of the Sigma 6 Wave 1 vehicles at CobraIsland.com.


  • EBAY: Ebay seller "purgatori250" currently has a boxed Sigma 6 Night Ranger Quad w/Duke listed for sale.


  • FANFIC: RainbowSix published Resolution, an original America's Elite fanfic at the Devil's Due forums.


Tuesday: July 11, 2006
Monday: July 10, 2006
  • CONVENTION: More pictures from the 2006 Collector's Convention as well as video clips of the Hasbro round table have been added to the Con Coverage Page at Sigma6Central.com.


  • CONVENTION: xhairs posted links to video of the Hasbro round table hosted at SilentCastle.com.


  • COMIC: The variant cover for GIJoe: America's Elite #13 has been delayed until the week of July 19, according to a press release posted at ComicNewsI.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Destify published pics of the newly released 8" scale Duke w/Assault Quad and several new 2.5" figures and vehicles including the MANTIS Mech w/ Destro, Wave Crusher w/Duke, and the MISSION: Nightblade set at the JBL forums.


  • WEBSITE: The Rock Viper and the Night Viper have been added to the Viper Corps at Cobra: The Inner Sanctum.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 43, part 44, and part 45 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • FAN ART: WolfenMoonDaughter published her original artwork featuring Snake Eyes & Scarlett at the forums of DevilsDue.net.


Friday: July 7, 2006
  • CONVENTION: A gallery of custom figures and dioramas was added to the 2006 Collector's Convention coverage at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: The Renegades (Mercer, Taurus, Red Dog) have been added to TheJoeIndex.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Pentastar published the first two chapters of his original dio-story Memoirs of a Cobra at CheckpointAlpha.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: James Destro, Dial-Tone.


Thursday: July 6, 2006
Wednesday: July 5, 2006
Tuesday: June 27, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to the departure of the JBL staff to the Collector's Convention, this will be the final Daily News update until July 5th, 2006. For convention news, visit the Operation: Convention forum at JBL as well as all of the other fine GIJoe websites on the internet.


  • COMIC: GIJoe vs. Transformers III #4 is due in stores tomorrow.


  • SIGMA 6: The latest Collector's Club newsletter features a preview of forthcoming Sigma 6 8" scale figures including Lt. Stone with Cobra Viper Disguise, Face Plate Cobra Commander with a new Black Deco, Snake Eyes with Articulated Timber, Zartan with A Ton of Weapons, Kamakura, Spirit Iron Knife and Storm Shadow With Chain Mace. For more information on joining the Collector's Club, visit MasterCollector.com.


  • DIO-STORY: General Hawk posted Chapter 5: Into the Fray of his dio-story GIJoe: Misdirection at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Renegade published Return to the Killing Fields: Issue 2 at MegaUpload.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Snow Job, Lt. Falcon, Stalker, Quick Kick, Scrap-Iron.


Monday: June 26, 2006
Friday: June 23, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Press images of several forthcoming 2.5" Sigma 6 vehicles were published at ToyNewsI.com. Vehicles shown include the HISS Tank w/Cobra Commander, Razor's Edge w/Firefly, Rhino Copter w/ Scarlett and the Devastator Mech.


  • REVIEW: The Renegades (Mercer, Red Dog, & Taurus) were added to the 1987 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • REVIEW: Spin Doctor published a review of the Master Collector Nullifier renewal figure at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • ARTICLE: Brandon Jerwa (GIJoe, GIJoe Frontline, Master & Apprentice) published a GIJoe retrospective entitled "Hey Joe" Part 1 at DynamicForces.com.


  • MISC: The first mini-bust from Diamond Select Toys will be Cobra Commander, according to a press release posted at YoJoe.com.


  • FAN ART: astrospacepirate published an original drawing of Lady Jaye at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Wet Suit figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Billy, Voltar.


Thursday: June 22, 2006
Wednesday: June 21, 2006
Tuesday: June 20, 2006
  • COMIC: Cobra Commander 1973 posted the lastest sales numbers for the current GIJoe-related comic titles at the Devil's Due forums.


  • SIGMA 6: Press images of the 2.5" scale Dune Runner w/ Tunnel Rat were posted at ToyNewsI.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Abutre Negro, Outback.


Monday: June 19, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Press images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 Jungle Commando Snake Eyes and Destro were posted at ToyNewsI.com. Also posted were pics of the 2.5" scale Firebat with Cobra pilot.


  • SIGMA 6: The first five episodes of the Sigma 6 television series will see a DVD release on October 3, 2006. The DVD will contain a new edit of the premiere episodes into a movie format as well as new voiceovers for the main characters. The running time of the feature will be 90 minutes.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted "work in progress" pics of his custom Viper & BAT figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Seal Team CPO figure (Wetsuit) at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Storm Shadow, Mistress Armada, Tripwire, Torpedo, Cobra Soldier, Pythona, Cobra HIVE, 5150.


Friday: June 16, 2006
  • COMIC: YoJoe.com is now taking pre-orders for their exclusive cover variant of GIJoe: Declassified #1. The issue is limited to 1,000 copies with a cover by Jeremy Haun (GIJoe Special Missions: Manhattan) .


  • COMIC: Larry Hama will be appearing at Silver Snail Comics in Toronto Ontario on Saturday July 8, 2006.


  • SIGMA 6: Press images of the forthcoming Hi-Tech with HOUND Sentry and Arctic Duke were published at ToyNewsI.com. Images of the 2.5" Mantis Mech w/Destro were also posted.


  • WEBSITE: The Master Collector exclusive Operation: Flaming MOTH figures have been added to the figure archive at YoJoe.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Sonnelion published Chapter 4: From Here to Eternity of his ongoing dio-story GIJoe: Transformations at JoeDebriefed.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Monkeywrench, Medi-Viper, Skystriker, Snow Wolf.


Thursday: June 15, 2006
Wednesday: June 14, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to illness, there will be no Daily News for Wednesday. Updates should resume on Thursday June 15, 2006.


Tuesday: June 13, 2006
Monday: June 12, 2006
Friday: June 9, 2006
Thursday: June 8, 2006
  • COMIC: TheComicsReview.com published an interview with Larry Hama.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #12 was posted at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of June 14, 2006.


  • FAN ART: Color-Viper published a piece of original artwork featuring a Swamp Rat at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lt. Falcon, Lady Jaye, Law.


Wednesday: June 7, 2006
  • COMIC: GIJoe: Declassified #1 is due in stores today.


  • SIGMA 6: ToyNewsI.com published press images of the forthcoming Sigma Strike Duke with POWER Armor and Paratrooper Duke.


  • MISC: According to a press release posted at ToyNewsI.com, Diamond Select Toys is negotiating an agreement with Hasbro to produce resin statues and busts featuring G1 Transformers adn GIJoe: A Real American Hero characters. Diamond Select Toys' Marketing and Sales Supervisor, Michael Leavey: ""With the heat behind the TRANSFORMERS brand leading into next year as well as the success of G.I. JOE SIGMA SIX, fans and retailers can expect some great sculpts at more approachable price points."


  • WEBSITE: JoeSightings.com is now offering official site t-shirts and mousepads through their Cafe Press online store.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Tracker, Fast Draw, Jinx, Big Ben.


Tuesday: June 6, 2006
  • COMIC: GIJoe: Declassified #1 is due in stores tomorrow.


  • COMIC: BrokenFrontier.com's "Fast Breaks for 05/24" reviewed GIJoe: America's Elite - The Hunt for Cobra Commander and GIJoe vs. Transformers III #2.


  • COMIC: Newsarama.com published an advertising banner for several forthcoming Devil's Due titles including GIJoe: Declassified, Scarlett: Declassified, and the first mention of GIJoe: Special Missions - Tokyo. Special Missions has a tentative release of September with Tim Seeley credited in an yet unknown capacity.


  • SIGMA 6: Pics of the forthcoming Sigma Strike Duke were posted at HISSTank.com.


  • FAN ART: Lt. Storm published several pieces of original "couples art" at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Wild Bill, Flash, Barbecue, Cadet Deming.


Tuesday: June 5, 2006
Friday: June 2, 2006
Thursday: June 1, 2006
Wednesday: May 31, 2006
Tuesday: May 30, 2006
Monday: May 29, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: The staff of JoeBattlelines.com would like to take this opportunity to salute the members of our armed forces, past and present. We hope that everyone will have a safe and happy Memorial Day and will take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our fighting men and women to ensure that freedom and democracy endure in our world. Daily News updates will resume on Tuesday, May 30 2006.


Friday: May 26, 2006
Thursday: May 25, 2006
  • COMIC: Newsarama.com published an article entitled Together Again: Larry Hama & GIJoe which discusses Hama's history with the GIJoe comic franchise and the forthcoming GIJoe: Declassified mini-series.


  • COMIC: BrokenFrontier.com published a brief interview with Joe Casey concerning GIJoe: America's Elite.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe vs. Transformers III #3 was published at DevilsDue.net.


  • CUSTOM: Dr. Strange Love posted pics of his custom Deep Six figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: revSears posted pics of several custom figures including Zanya, Heavy Duty, and Fred Broca at Rincited.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Voltar, Sea Snake.


Wednesday: May 24, 2006
Tuesday: May 23, 2006
Monday: May 22, 2006
  • CONVENTION: Pics of the exclusive Mercer figure have been added to the 3.75" Convention Exclusive Set Preview page at MasterCollector.com.


  • REVIEW: Night Force Cynic posted a "versus review" of Metalhead versus Shrage at his Livejournal A Cynic's View. .


  • E-TAILER: Comic Packs #33 & #101 are listed as "in stock" at SmallJoes.com.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 1 and part 2 of the second "insert scene" from his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: Slaughter's Marauder posted pics of his custom Desert Wolverine & Whirlwind at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: tweinzierl posted pics of his custom Cobra de Aco ("Steel Cobra") figure and card art at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Unknown Joe published pics of recent custom figures including Lady Jaye, Tunnel Rat, Flint, Capt. Falcon, Snake Eyes, General Hawk, Beach Head, Torpedo, Rock & Roll, Dusty, Roadblock, Starduster, and Hit & Run. Also posted were pics of recent custom Cobra figures including Scrap Iron, Copperhead, Serpentor, and a Lamprey.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Decimator & Alley Viper figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Hellfire published pics of his custom Sigma 6 Sgt. Slaughter figure at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Law & Order, Scarface, Voltar, Daina, Dr. Mindbender, Dogfight.


Friday: May 19, 2006
Thursday: May 18, 2006
  • COMIC: Devil's Due released the solicitations and covers for the following GIJoe-related titles: GIJoe: America's Elite #14, GIJoe: America's Elite Vol 2 TPB, and GIJoe: Declassified #2. These titles are due in stores in August 2006.


  • MISC: Brandon Jerwa (writer - GIJoe: A Real American Hero, Master & Apprentice, GIJoe: Frontline, Snake Eyes: Declassified) will be appearing on Game Show Network's series I've Got A Secret on Thursday, May 18th 2006. The show airs at 8:30pm EST and midnight PST.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Mortal, Viper: Black.


Wednesday: May 17, 2006
  • COMIC: IGN.com published a press release detailed Devil's Due's current promotion -- the "RIPPED OFFer". Comic fans can send in the cover a comic that they feel wasn't a worthwhile read in exchange for a free Devil's Due comic.


  • COMIC: Newsarama posted a press release detailing the 25-cent launch of the Highlander comic series written by former GIJoe scribe Brandon Jerwa (GIJoe: A Real American Hero, GIJoe: Frontline, GIJoe: Master & Apprentice, Snake Eyes: DeClassified).


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Commander, Jungle Range Viper.


Tuesday: May 16, 2006
Monday: May 15, 2006
  • CONVENTION: The file cards for Sgt. Slaughter and the Renegades (Mercer, Taurus, Red Dog) have been added to the 3.75" Convention Exclusive Set Preview page at MasterCollector.com.


  • COMIC: Exclusive variant covers for GIJoe vs. Transformers: The Art of War issues #1 and #2 are now available at ClubUdonComics.com. These two issues were previously available only to attendees of the 2006 Toronto Fan Appreciation Convention and the Toronto Transformer Con.


  • REVIEW: Bullhorn was added to the 1990 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • REVIEW: pluv posted a "quickie review" of Comic Packs #44 & #101 at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • MISC: Neckbone launched a "basement blog which chronicles his ever-expanding basement diorama.


  • FAN ART: DCON published an original "pencils to inks" drawing of Snake Eyes at the Devil's Due forums.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published "insert" page 1 and page 2 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Ion published "Day Six: Betrayal" of his ongoing dio-story Operation: Devil's Ground at his website The Hole.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Shockwave figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Viper, Roadblock, Cobra Commander, Overlord, Mistress Armada, T-60/25m Dushman.


Friday: May 12, 2006
Thursday: May 11, 2006
  • CONVENTION: The card art for Sgt. Slaughter convention figure was added to the 3.75" Convention Exclusive Preview at MasterCollector.com. The artwork features Sgt. Slaughter as well as Renegades Mercer, Red Dog, and Taurus.


  • MISC: Skywarp posted the results of a "Google Trends" search comparing "Transformers" and "GI Joe". The results show which of the two key words receive more search requests at Google.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Sonnelion published Chapter 2: Fear of the Dark of his ongoing dio-story "Transformation" at JoeDebriefed.com.


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneedon posted pics of his custom Heavy Duty & Darklon figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Metal-Head, Cobra Commander, Rampage.


Wednesday: May 10, 2006
Tuesday: May 9, 2006
  • CONVENTION: The card art for the 2006 Convention exclusive Sgt. Slaughter figure was added to the 3.75" Convention Preview page at MasterCollector.com.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 3 and part 4 of the prologue to his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: SPC Airborne posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" style Road Pig figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Mercer & Hawk figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Commander, Steam Roller.


Monday: May 8, 2006
Sunday: May 7, 2006
  • TOYS: Sky Patrol week continues as new Delta Files for the Sky Patrol have been posted at Magnum6Delta.Com


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pictures of more of his customs, Ambush, Grunt, and Invasor at ADCTalk.Com


  • CUSTOM: YoHo Joe posted pictures of his custom Tripwire and Avalanche figures at JoeBattlelines.


  • DIO-STORIES: Self-Modifier has posted chapters 3 and 4 of the prologue to G.I. Joe Vs. Transformers on JoeDios.com.


  • REVIEWS: General Hawk has posted a review of the Canadian Joe Meet exclusive figure Black Ice on GeneralsJoes.


Saturday: May 6, 2006
Friday: May 5, 2006
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com has revealed big Action Man news at their site. Click here to go directly to the Action Man site for details.


  • TOYS: Master Collector has posted the latest Members' Newsletter to their site.


  • TOYS: JoeIndex has posted a lengthy update to the site, including updates for 1991 Snow Serpent, 2003 Snow Serpent, 1989 Python Trooper, 1989 Python Crimson Guard, 1989 Ferret, 2005 Low Light, 2005 Cobra Trooper, Comic Pack #26 Snake Eyes, Comic Pack #26 Stalker, Comic Pack #26 Storm Shadow, 1985 Flight Pod, Polar Blast, Rifle Range, Razorback, and the Dreadnok Cycle


  • COMIC: Devil's Due Publications will be celebrating Free Comic Day this Saturday by offering a free copy of Sigma 6 #1, according to the Free Comic Book Day website.


  • REVIEW: Mercer version 2 was added to the 1991 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • FAN ART: The winner of the HISSTank.com fan art comic cover contest has been announced.

  • DIO-STORY: General Hawk has posted Episode Two of his ongoing dio-story "Misdirection" at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • CUSTOM: Randlerock posted pics of his custom, a Marvel Legends style Snake Eyes v.4 figure at JoeCustoms.Com


  • CUSTOM: Wayne Sneeden posted pics of his custom Beachhead, Hit & Run, and Big Ben figures at ADCTalk.com.


Thursday: May 4, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #11 and Sigma 6 #6 (final issue) were published at DevilsDue.net. The issues are due in stores the week of May 10, 2006.


  • SIGMA 6: Burger will be featuring Sigma 6 and Bratz as part of their "Kids Meal" promotions beginning May 22nd. The promotion runs through June 18th, and will feature "Hi-Tech's Night Cam, Duke's Joe Watch, Snake Eyes Sling Rings, and Heavy Duty's Covert Codes".


  • Sigma 6: GIJoe.com updated the Sigma 6 toy checklist to include the forthcoming "Soldier Asst" figures.


  • REVIEW: The 1988 Tiger Force Dusty figure was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • REVIEW: Hard Top and COBRA WORMS were added to the 1987 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: Barrel Roll, Inferno, Blackout, and Firefly were added to the Battle Files at Sigma6Central.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Night Force Hi-Tech and Short-Fuze figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Lift-Ticket & Updraft figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Dr. Strange Love posted pics of his custom Copperhead figure at ADCTalk.com.


Wednesday: May 3, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Images of the Sigma 6 Firefly were posted at HISSTank.com.


  • REVIEW: Sky Patrol members Airborne and Airwave have been added to the 1990 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • CUSTOM: Fugayzie posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Serpentor figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Major Bludd, Flint, Destro, Darklon.


Tuesday: May 2, 2006
Monday: May 1, 2006
Friday: April 25, 2006
Thursday: April 27, 2006
  • COMIC: An interview with GIJoe: America's Elite scribe Joe Casey was published at YoJoe.com.


  • COMIC: ComicBookResources.com published an interview with Larry Hama concerning his work on the forthcoming GIJoe: Declassified mini-series.


  • DRAWING: YoJoe.com is giving away two complete convention packages. The drawing is open to all visitors of YoJoe.com and entries will be accepted through Midnight Friday June 2, 2006. .


  • REVIEW: The 2001 Rock Viper was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • CUSTOM: Fugayzie posted pics of his custom "Marvel Legends" Cobra EEL figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Commander, Raptor.


Wednesday: April 26, 2006
Tuesday: April 25, 2006
  • CONVENTION: A convention FAQ was published at MasterCollector.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Promotional images of the forthcoming Sigma 6 Night Ranger Quad were published at HISSTank.com.


  • REVIEW: night force cynic posted reviews of the Comic Pack General Hawk & Cobra Commander figures on his Live Journal.


  • FAN ART: Whirlingdervish published original artwork featuring Lady Jaye at the Devil's Due forums.


  • FAN ART: B.A. Shipp published prelimary artwork featuring Duke and the Baroness in a comic-style cover at the forums of Devilsdue.net.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha debuted final pics of his second "Un-Con" custom figure: the female Cobra trooper.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Dial-tone, Recoil, Rampart, Darklon.


Monday: April 24, 2006


Friday: April 21, 2006
  • COMIC: A short animated trailer for GIJoe: America's Elite - The Hunt for Cobra Commander debuted at DevilsDue.net.


  • COMIC: ComicCityArt.com has a short feature on Let There Be Life, a short five-page story by Tom Defalco and Herb Trimpe which features the first appearance of the Oktober Guard. (Thanks to YOJoe of the Devil's Due forums for the link.)


  • REVIEW: Cesspool was added to the 1991 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Quick Kick figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: night force cynic posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Wetdown figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Mysterious Stranger links to pics of several Sigma 6 customs including Alexander McCullen, Iron Grenadier, and Kamakura.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of his custom new sculpt Scoop figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Bullet-Proof, General Joseph Colton, Snake Eyes.


Thursday: April 20, 2006
Wednesday: April 19, 2006
  • COMIC: According to Devil's Due Press editor-in-chief Mike O'Sullivan, the Snake Eyes: Declassified trade paperback is due in stores today.


  • WEBSITE: The SpaceNoks! group project has been posted at JoeCustoms.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Ion published Day Five, Part One: Tigermeet of his ongoing dio-story Devil's Ground at his website The Hole.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Airborne figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Serpentor figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Nunchuck, Scarlett, Heavy Duty, Road Pig, Cobra Conference Room.


Tuesday: April 18, 2006
  • CONVENTION: The final figure, Cobra Mortal, has been revealed as part of the 2006 Convention Preview at MasterCollector.com. The theme for this year's set is "Cobra's Most Wanted: Mercenaries!".


  • COMIC: Devil's Due Publishing announced Scarlett: Declassified, a 48-page one-shot, revealing the "secret origins" of the GIJoe team's premiere intelligence officer. The issue is due in stores July 2006 and is written by DDP Editor Mike O'Sullivan with pencils by Phil Noto.


  • SIGMA 6: The Sigma 6 Weapons Testing Area game is now active at GIJoe.com. The first-person shooter offers an initial choice of four weapons while other armaments will be "unlocked" as players progress through the game.


  • SUNBOW: Former Sunbow animation director Brad Case passed away on March 19, 2006 at the age of 93. He is survived by son Dale, an animation director and supervisor.


  • MOVIE: HISSTank.com published a download link to the rumored GIJoe movie script by David Elliot and Paul Lovett. This is the same script that was previously reviewed at LatinoReview.com.


  • WEBSITE: CobraIsland.com debuted a new site design. All forum members will be required to register their memberships as a result of the upgrade.


  • WEBSITE: JoeDios.com is hosting its first theme week. All Joe fans are encouraged to post pics and dios featuring the week's focal character on April 20 - 21. The first focal character is Cobra Commander.


  • WEBSITE: Participants can now post their character claims in the forthcoming SpaceNoks! group custom project at JoeCustoms.com.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 33 and part 34 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Chuckles & "Reloaded" Doc at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: DavAnthony of True Gritt Customs posted pics of several recent custom figures at ADCTalk.com including Dial-Tone, Salvo, Outback, Repeater, Footloose, Sci-Fi, Major Bludd.


  • CUSTOM: BradMan posted pics of his custom General Hawk figure at ADCTalk.com.




  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command published pics of his custom Med-Alert figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Master Gunzz debuted pics of his custom Cobra Night Viper.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Serpentor, Sgt. Slaughter, Mercer, Storm Shadow, Beach Head, Crystal Ball, Bazooka, Firefly, Machete, Techno-Viper Officer, Black Dragon, Recondo, Quick Kick, Repeater, Torpedo, "Doug", PD 1200.


Monday: April 17, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: JBL is undergoing a "computer upgrade". As such, there will be no Daily News for Monday April 17, 2006. Updates should resume on Tuesday April 18 on the new computer systems. The staff of JBL thanks you for your patience while these upgrades are being made.


Friday: April 14, 2006
Thursday: April 13, 2006
Wednesday: April 12, 2006
  • COMIC: The Snake Eyes: Declassified TPB is due in comic stores today. The trade paperback collects issues #1 - #6 of the mini-series by Brandon Jerwa and also features a new 5 page story by original GIJoe scribe Larry Hama.


  • SIGMA 6: Duke w/ Jet Wings and Heavy Duty w/ Flame Blaster were reviewed at Sigma6Central.com.


  • REVIEW: Capt. Grid-Iron and the COBRA Decimator were added to the 1990 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: Snake Eyes and Backblast were added to the 1989 Index and Ambush, Pathfinder, and Rampart were added to the 1990 Index of the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • CLEARANCE: Airtight, of JoeCustoms.com, reported that Comic Pack #74 and Comic Pack #76 are 55% off regular price at Amazon.com.


  • FAN ART: cyxodus posted his original Snake Eyes file card at the Devil's Due forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Ion published Day Three: Down Where They Are of his ongoing dio-story "Devil's Ground". NOTE: The new installment is saved in a .PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat for viewing.


  • CUSTOM: alleyviperelite posted pics of his custom Repeater figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Chuckles, Hit & Run, Serpentor.


Tuesday: April 11, 2006
Monday: April 10, 2006
  • CONVENTION: Master Collector released their second "convention set" preview pic from the forthcoming "Cobra's Most Wanted: Mercenaries!" set featuring Overlord.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 31 and part 32 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Bullhorn figure at ADCTalk.com.




  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Repeater, Leatherneck, Wild Weasel, Croc Master, Snow Storm, Shooter.


Friday: April 7, 2006

Thursday: April 6, 2006

  • COMIC: Devil's Due Publishing issued a press release concerning the forthcoming GIJoe: Declassified three issue mini-series written by Larry Hama.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for Sigma 6 #5 (of 6) was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue, along with the TPB of Snake Eyes: Declassified is due in stores the week of April 12, 2006.


  • HASBRO: According to TNI poster MaxPower, HasbroToyShop.com is offering free standard shipping on orders over $75.00 from now through July 31, 2006. To be eligible for this offer, enter the promotional code "SPCAT06" in the current promotions field at checkout.


  • CUSTOM: Several of Alyosha's recent customs, including Budo, Flash, Red Ninja, Hit & Run, were featured in Custom Con Day 2: Make Your Own Hero at Toymania.com.


  • CUSTOM: A custom Xevoz Cobra Commander was featured in Custom Con Day 2 at Toymania.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lady Jaye, Airborne, GI Joe, Night Viper, Bombstrike.


Wednesday: April 5, 2006
Tuesday: April 4, 2006
Monday: April 2, 2006
Friday: March 31, 2006
  • REVIEW: Repeater and Spearhead & Max were added to the 1988 Review Index at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: Summaries for Marvel Comics GIJoe issues #53 - #72, along with America's Elite #8 - #9, were added to the Comic Book Archive at YoJoe.com.


  • WEBSITE: The deadline for the SpaceNoks! group project at JoeCustoms.com is April 1st at 11:59pm EST.


  • FAN ART: rqatkins published an original sketch of Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Recoil & Pathfinder figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Flint, Beach Head, Firefly.


Thursday: March 30, 2006
  • CONVENTION: Master Collector released their second "convention set" preview pic from the forthcoming "Cobra's Most Wanted: Mercenaries!" set featuring Major Bludd.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #10 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issues are due in stores the week of April 5, 2006.


  • MASTER COLLECTOR: New pictures of the 2006 membership renewal figure-- the Nullifier-- were posted at MasterCollector.com.


  • REVIEW: The 2000 Law figure was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures. Also, Mike has begun the restoration progress of the original site including the reposting of over 100 profiles.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Nemesis Enforcer figure that was inspired by the Spartan soldiers.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Firefly, Thrasher, Mercer, Bombshell, Quick Kick.


Wednesday: March 29, 2006
Tuesday: March 28, 2006
Monday: March 27, 2006
Friday: March 24, 2006
Thursday: March 23, 2006
  • MISC: ToyNewsI.com published a press release and promotional pics for the forthcoming 1:4 scale Zartan bust from First 4 Figures.


  • MISC: According to Pro Wrestling Insider, William "The Refridgerator" Perry will be inducted into the Celebrity Wing of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame on April 1, 2006.


  • EBAY: Ebay seller "morphyauctions" has listed several GIJoe MOC/MISB auctions purported to be from the collection of actor Leonardo DiCaprio.


  • CUSTOM: GunslingerCBR posted pics of his custom Dial Tone figure at GunslingerCBR's GIJoe Files.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Serpenterra figure that was inspired by the original Serpentor design at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Shockwave, Buzzer, Beach Head, Barrel Roll, Dial Tone.


Wednesday: March 22, 2006
Tuesday: March 21, 2006
  • NEWS: Due to an outside commitment, the Daily News posting for Tuesday will be delayed until 12:00PM CST.


Monday: March 20, 2006
Friday: March 17, 2006
  • MASTER COLLECTOR: Master Collector announced that Sgt. Slaughter will be in attendance at this year's Internation Collector's Convention. The con will also feature a limited edition souvenir figure of "the Sarge"-- limited to 1,000 pieces.


  • FAN ART: Color-viper published a piece of original artwork featuring a COBRA Rattler at the Devil's Due forums.


  • FAN ART: Lt Storm published an original sketch of General Hawk at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of several custom figures including Barbeque, Scrap Iron, & Serpentor 2 at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Lifeline figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of his custom Blocker & Barbeque figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Viper, Cobra CLAWS, Chuckles, Clutch.


Thursday: March 16, 2006
Wednesday: March 15, 2006
Tuesday: March 14, 2006
  • MASTER COLLECTOR: The cut-off date for renewals or new memberships in the GIJoe Collector's Club to be eligible to receive this year's free membership figure is Wednesday, March 15, 2006. For more information, visit the Collector's Club website.


  • REVIEW: The DTC HISS Tank w/ Night Creeper was reviewed at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: Beav has reposted the Bivouac Custom Archive in a temporary form at JoeCustoms.com.


  • MISC: Snake Eyes is featuring in the "Gotham Bracket" of IGN.com's mammouth superhero battle. Voting begins on March 16 with Daredevil listed as Snake Eye's first opponent.


  • EBAY: Ebay seller "brianstoys.com" is currently auctioning a set of 5 AFA-graded ninja commando prototypes on the internet auction site.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Shockwave figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: GuiltyOne posted pics of his custom Night Vulture figure at KeenansCustomsandMore.net.


Monday: March 13, 2006
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com published an image gallery featuring the new Sigma 6 Sky BAT.


  • MASTER COLLECTOR: The file cards for the forthcoming Operation: MOTH exclusive boxed set were posted at MasterCollector.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Devil's Due has launched a Sigma 6 Comic "micro-site" which features trailers, previews, and other information pertaining to the six issue mini-series.


  • SIGMA 6: Andrew Dabb, writer for the Sigma 6 mini-series from Devil's Due, was interviewed at Comicon.com.


  • WEBSITE: The synopsis (with video clips) of Episode #13: Zeus, Part 2 was posted at Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: All three variants of the Pac/Rat (Flamethrower, Missile Launcher, and Machine Gun) were added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • WEBSITE: Several updates were posted at TheJoeIndex.com including the 2003 Alley Viper, 1985 Dusty, 2002 Viper (1 & 2), 2004 Backblast, 1997 Blizzard, 2003 Heavy Water, 2003 Barrel Roll, 2003 Crosshair, and the 1997 Flight Pod.


  • CONTEST: The deadline for the Larry Hama Custom Challenge at JoeCustoms.com has been extended until March 31, 2006.


  • CONTEST: Violentfix, of COBRA: The Inner Sanctum, and CommandoCustoms.com are sponsoring the Pitfall Marvel Legends Custom Challenge. Entrants may submit a Marvel Legends style custom of his original character "Pitfall" (as featuring in his ongoing dio-stories) with the winner receiving a prize of $100.00.


  • FAN ART: Jason Sobol published several pieces of original GIJoe artwork, including several "playing card" style works, at the Devil's Due forums.


  • FAN ART: B. A. Shipp published a 3-D model of a Night Ops VAMP Mk 2 at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of two recent custom figures --Tunnel Rat & Commando Storm Shadow-- at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha published "work in progress" pics of his custom Nemesis Enforcer figure .


  • CUSTOM: zombieguide published a pic of his custom Voltar figure.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Zandar figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Tomax & Xamot, Storm Shadow, Beach Head, Snake Eyes, Destro, Flash, Low Light, Rock 'N Roll.


Friday: March 10, 2006
Thursday: March 9, 2006
Wednesday: March 8, 2006
  • TOYS: Master Chief posted SKN numbers and prices for DTC GIJoe products that will be available at Toys R Us locations.


  • REGIONAL MEETING: The next meeting of the SoCal Noks will be on March 12, 2006. For more information, visit the SoCal Noks forums.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Cobra Viper figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Scarlett, General Mayhem.


Tuesday: March 7, 2006
Monday: March 6, 2006
  • MISC: VH-1 debuts an all-new "countdown" series entitled I Love Toys this week. Airing each night at 10PM EST, the series will count down the "100 most famous toys from your childhood." The five-part series will cover toys such as Transformers, GIJoe, Slinky, board games, Silly Putty and more with the ranks having been determined in an online poll conducted at the network's website earlier this year. The series debuts on March 6, 2006.


  • DIO-STORY: Luke Ellison published a "behind the scenes" look at dio-story set construction at JoeDios.com.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 20, part 21, and part 22 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe Meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Flash and Hit & Run figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: JFAK075 posted pics of his custom Serpentor figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Recondo figure.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Serpentor, Rock & Roll, Duke, Super Trooper, Zandar, Torch, Soft Master, Skull Buster, Stalker, SAW HISS.


Friday: March 3, 2006
Thursday: March 2, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #9 and GIJoe vs. Transformers Vol 3 #1 were published at DevilsDue.net. The issues are due in stores the week of March 8, 2006.


  • COMIC: Jeff Bohn posted information concerning an incentive cover for GIJoe: America's Elite #11 at the Devil's Due forums. Retailers can order one copy per "every 200 copies of GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE THE HUNT FOR COBRA COMMANDER ($0.25 retail)".


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Tiger Force Wreckage and Flint & Lt. Falcon figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Shockwave figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Stalker, Zartan, Copperhead.


Wednesday: March 1, 2006
Tuesday: February 28, 2006
Monday: February 27, 2006
Friday: February 24, 2006
Thursday: February 23, 2006
  • TOYS: Pictures of the DTC Ice Sabre repaint were posted at CobraIsland.com. The vehicle is still available at HasbroToyShop.com. NOTE: The product listing at HasbroToyShop.com does not show the correct product.


  • MASTER COLLECTOR: MasterCollector.com announced the 2006 Membership figures. The 3.75" figure with be an Iron Grenadier Nullifier.


  • COMIC: The staff of Devil's Due Press will be at Booth #617 at the New York Comic Con from February 24 - 26 in New York City. On hand will be Stefano Caselli, Larry Hama, Tim Seeley, and Josh Blaylock. Also available will be a limited edition of GIJoe Special Missions - Manhattan.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: Sigma 6 #3 is now available at the Devil's Due online store.


Wednesday: February 22, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for Sigma 6 #3 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of February 22, 2006.


  • SIGMA 6: Soldier Assortment wave 2, featuring the Sky BAT, Storm Shadow, Kamakura, and Tunnel Rat, is currently available at BigBadToyStore.com for $44.99.


  • SIGMA 6: The synopsis and video clips for episodes 9 & 10, as well as the preview for episode 11, have been added to Sigma6Central.com. Also added was the post Toy Fair report in which Hasbro answered some questions concerning the Sigma 6 line in both of it's scales.


  • CONTEST: HISSTank.com is running a poll to see which Hasbro vehicle mold should be released via DTC. The poll runs from February 20 - March 17 with one person chosen at random to receive a DTC HISS Tank. Voting is only open to registered members of the HISSTank.com forums. To cast a vote, click HERE.


  • FAN ART: Doug S posted an original sketch of the The Baroness at the Devil's Due forums.


  • FAN ART: B. A. Shipp published several original pieces of GIJoe artwork at the Devil's Due forums including action sequences featuring Storm Shadow and Wet Suit.


  • DIO-STORY: mirage army debuted his newest dio-story JWF: Joe Wrestling Federation.


  • CUSTOM: DocHoliday56 posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Zartan & Snow Job figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Dr. Strange Love posted pics of his custom Strato-Viper figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Night Force Cynic published pics of his custom Sigma 6 Kamakura at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Cobra Commander figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Snake Eyes, Destro, Dusty, Torpedo, Snow Job, Big Boa, Zanzibar, Low Light, Interrogator.


Tuesday: February 21, 2006
  • NEWS: Due to illness, Daily News updates will resume on Wednesday February 22, 2006.


Monday: February 20, 2006
  • NEWS: Due to illness, Daily News updates will resume on Tuesday February 21, 2006.


Friday: February 17, 2006
Thursday: February 16, 2006
Wednesday: February 15, 2006
Tuesday: February 14, 2006
  • TOY FAIR: Coverage of forthcoming DTC 3.75" GIJoe figures shown at the International Toy Fair in New York was posted at the following sites: Action-Figure.com.


  • TOY FAIR: Coverage of forthcoming Sigma 6 products (both 8" scale and the new 2.5" scale) from the International Toy Fair has been posted at the following sites: Action-Figure.com (2.5" gallery).


  • COMIC: MissBehave announced the release of a special Special Missions Manhattan New York Comic Con exclusive cover at the Devil's Due forums. The cover is limited to 500 copies and will only be available at the convention from February 24 - February 26, 2006.


  • CUSTOM: Bekker posted pics of his custom Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Cobra De Aco figure at ADCTalk.com.


Monday: February 13, 2006
Friday: February 10, 2006
  • TOYS: Hasbro released the 2006 Toy Fair summary which highlights new products released this year by the retailer. One such product mentioned is the G.I. JOE SIGMA 6 DRAGONHAWK.


  • TOYS: Pre-orders for several new products have been posted at BigBadToyStore.com. Among those pre-orders are items from a new 'Sigma 6 - 2.5" FIGURES' line which includes listings for 17 different items including "basic mission sets", "deluxe mission sets with vehicles", "vehicle sets", and the "Dragonhawk deluxe vehicle". "A variety of smaller scale vehicles have also been added, including a nod to the great vehicles of the 80's like the HISS, Firebat, and VAMP."


  • SIGMA 6: Episode #8: Polar debuts this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for stations and air times.


  • FAN ART: Lt. Storm published an original sketch of Flint & Lady Jaye at the Devil's Due forums.


Thursday: February 9, 2006
Wednesday: February 8, 2006
  • HASBRO: CBSNews.com published an article stating Hasbro's 4Q Profit UP 15% citing "Star Wars toys and games exceeded company expectations and accounted for $494 million in 2005 revenue. But sales of other action figures lines such as GI. Joe decreased."


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #8 is due in stores today.


  • CONTEST: The Alley Viper Hood forums are giving away two comic packs: Marvel #26 and Devil's Due #16.


  • REGIONAL MEETING: The next meeting of the SoCal Noks will be on February 18, 2006 at 3pm. For further details, visit the SoCal Noks forums.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Flash figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Outback figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Buckwheat826 published pics of his custom Scarlett figure that was inspired by her appearances in the current Devil's Due comic series.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lt. Falcon, Spirit Iron-Knife, Scarlett, Dusty.


Tuesday: February 7, 2006
  • WEBSITE: Beav reported that JoeCustoms.com will be undergoing a server move on Tuesday. During the move, the custom submissions, listing, and the boards, will be briefly shut down.


  • FAN ART: dedmanoncampus published a short animated clip of a transforming HISS tank.


  • CUSTOM: alleyviperelite posted pics of his custom Rock N Roll figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: nightforcecynic published pics of his custom Sigma 6 Colonel Courage figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Mercer, Tunnel Rat, Schrage.


Monday: February 6, 2006
Friday: February 3, 2006
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to a change in work schedules, there will be no Daily News for Friday. Updates will resume on Monday, February 6, 2006.


Thursday: February 2, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #8 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of February 8, 2006.


  • REVIEW: The Viper Lockdown six pack, and Comic Packs #74 & #75 were reviewed at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • REVIEW: The 2004 Red Ninja was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • WEBSITE: General Hawk launched The Review Archive at GeneralsJoes.com. The archive contains all of 3.75" GIJoe reviews published at the site since it's inception covering figures from Real American Hero Classics to Valor vs. Venom.


  • DIO-STORY: self-modifier published part 12 and part 13 of his ongoing dio-story "GIJoe meets the Transformers" at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Flint figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: PhoenixSword published "work in progress" pics of his custom Shadow Guard Leader figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Mutt, Shockwave, Cover Girl.


Wednesday: February 1, 2006
  • TOYS: Brandon Brigance reports that his local Toys R Us has moved GIJoe to a more prominent location in the store. The space seems to be evenly divided between 3.75" and Sigma 6.


  • COMIC: Marc Mason posted a review of Snake Eyes: Declassified #5 at The Comics Waiting Room.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Deep Six & Shark Viper figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Storm Shadow, Chuckles, Big Brawler, Doc.


Tuesday: January 31, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: ToyNewsI.com published press images of Commando Assortment, Wave 3 which features Duke w/ jet wings and Heavy Duty w/ flame thrower.


  • MISC: Action-Figure.com provided coverage of the UK Toy Fair including pictures of First4Figures' latest offerings: GIJoe vs. Transformers statues (inspired by the Devil's Due series) as well as other GIJoe statues.


  • WEBSITE: The Viper Lockdown figures have been added to the Action Figure Archive at YoJoe.com, according to the latest update to the site.


  • FAN ART: doomworm published an original Snake Eyes sketch at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Wraith posted pics of his custom Wraith figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: raven posted pics of his custom Black Dragon leader figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: DocHoliday56 published pics of his custom Sigma 6 Low Light figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: steel bonnet posted pics of his custom White Clown figure at ADCTalk.com. This figure is to be given as a prize in the "Larry Hama Custom Contest" at JoeCustoms.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Scarlett, Low Light, Serpentor.


Monday: January 30, 2006
Friday: January 27, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Episode #7: "Jungle" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for station and air times.


  • MISC: Action-HQ.com has a pre-order listed for the First 4 Figures Storm Shadow bust which features never-before-seen pictures of this forthcoming statue.


  • REVIEW: Comic Pack #74 was reviewed at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • REVIEW: code red shockwave posted a short review of the Desert Patrol Dusty at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Carnage717 posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Destro figure at the JBL forums.


Thursday: January 26, 2006
  • COMIC: The five page preview for Snake Eyes: Declassified #6 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of February 1, 2006.


  • COMIC: Hellstrom wrote a synopsis of the "funeral for Lady Jaye" story found in the GIJoe: Rise of the Red Shadows TPB at the JoeReloaded.com forums.


  • WEBSITE: Voting has begun in the 2006 Joe Customs Awards. To cast your vote, simply use the official ballot and submit it by midnight EST on January 31, 2006.


  • FAN ART: Color-viper published an original comic page featuring a SAW Viper, Night Viper, and Steel Brigade trooper at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: BlueFootedBooby posted pics of his custom Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: revSears posted pics of several new custom figures including Bazooka, Stalker, Beach Head, Rock n Roll, and Duke at Rincited.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Super Trooper, Blowtorch, Muskrat.


Wednesday: January 25, 2006
  • CONVENTION: Details concerning the 2006 3.75" Exclusive Convention set as well as DTC Wave 4 were published in the February 2006 GIJoe Collector's Club Newsletter at MasterCollector.com. The list has also surfaced in numerous forum posts around the web.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: Special Missions - Manhattan was posted at the JBL forums. The issue is due in stores February 2006.


  • COMIC: ComicNewsI.com published the April 2006 solicitations and covers for GIJoe: America's Elite #10, GIJoe: Sigma 6 #5, GIJoe vs. Transformers Vol 3: The Art of War #2, and the Snake Eyes: Declassified Trade Paperback which features an all-new story by GIJoe scribe Larry Hama.


  • COMIC: ComicNewsI.com published an interview with B. Clay Moore-- writer of GIJoe: Special Missions - Manhattan.


  • WEBSITE: Dune Echo published the latest update at Operation: JMTO.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Cover Girl figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: PhoenixSword published pics of his custom Viper Army at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs published pics of his new sculpt custom Hit & Run figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Snake Eyes, Zartan, Ripcord.


Tuesday: January 24, 2006
Monday: January 23, 2006
Friday: January 20, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Episode #6 "Race" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for air times and station.


  • SIGMA 6: Pictures of a variant Heavy Duty figure were posted in the forums of YoJoe.com.


  • E-TAILER: DNSToys.com is currently listing the Viper Lockdown 6-pack as "in stock". One has also been listed for auction on Ebay.


  • MISC: Edgefind posted scans of an article from Xavier Magazine about the "real life" Major Barrage David Vennemeyer, sculpture managerat Hasbro and likeness of Major Barrage.


  • FANFIC: Alison Hart-Burnett published Allie's Shorts, a collection of short stories about Flint & Lady Jaye, at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: Reese1 published Chapter 44 of his ongoing alternate universe original work The Place Where Worlds End at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: DocHoliday56 posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Cobra Infantry figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted "work in progress" pics of his custom Grunt figure that is part of the January GIJoe: Reloaded, Revamped, Relaunched project at CommandoCustoms.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Zartan, Snake Eyes, Buzzer.


Thursday: January 19, 2006
Wednesday: January 18, 2006
  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 was named "Best New Toyline" in ToyNewsI.com's Top Toys of 2005.


  • CUSTOM: SPC Airborne published pics of his custom Marvel Legends Nemesis Enforcer figure at the JoeSightings.com forums.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of several recent custom figures including Doc & Hardball at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Annihiliator, BAT.


Tuesday: January 17, 2006
Monday: January 16, 2006
Friday: January 13, 2006
  • DIO-STORY: Luke Ellison published the first installment of his dio-story GIJoe: The Sanguis Legacy at LukeEllison.com.


  • CUSTOM: General Hawk published pics of his completed Sigma 6 custom Torpedo figure as well as "Work in progress" pics of his custom Blackout figure.


  • CUSTOM: night force cynic posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Depth Charge figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of several custom figures including his X-Mas Duke, Serpentor, & Pythona designs at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: IGC published pics of his custom Mortal Kombat Scorpion figure.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Baroness, Dusty, Dusty.


Thursday: January 12, 2006
  • CARTOON: SuperHeroHype.com announced that Hasbro & G4 (formerly 'Tech TV') are teaming up to create Action Blast!-- an hour program featuring various Hasbro brands including Transformers and GIJoe. The official site has already been added to G4's website.


  • WEBSITE: Round 2 of voting in the JoeCustoms.com group project has begun. The deadline for voting is Friday January 13, 2006 at 11:59pm EST.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Flint, Firefly, Roadblock, Dice, Roadpig.


Wednesday: January 11, 2006
  • COMIC: Sigma 6 #2 and GIJoe: America's ELite #7 are due in stores today.


  • MISC: VH-1 is hosting a poll to determine which 20 toy lines will be featured in their forthcoming "I Love Toys" countdown program. To vote for GIJoe, visit the poll HERE. There is no limit to the number of times that votes may be submitted.


  • FANFIC: Werecat published chapter 6 of his ongoing original story Binding Ties.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Neckbone published pics of his custom Cobra Troop Carrier at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: IGC published pics of his custom Patriot Grizzly driver Diesel at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Serpentor, Riot Viper, Low Light, Clutch, Whisper Viper.


Tuesday: January 10, 2006
  • TOYS: The backstory for the forthcoming Viper Lockdown set was published at EntertainmentEarth.com This information was previously released at Hasbro.com.


  • HASBRO: Marvel Entertainment Group has granted Hasbro the Master Toy License in 2007, according to a press release posted at Hasbro.com.


  • WEBSITE: The deadline for nominations for the 2006 JoeCustoms.com Awards is Midnight (EST) Wednesday, January 11, 2006. Also, voting on the next JoeCustoms.com Group Project must be completed by 11:00pm (EST) on January 11.


  • FAN ART: color-viper published some original artwork featuring the GIJoe Ice Sabre at the Devil's Due forums. The artwork was originally designed for the fan-produced CCG expansion found at MissionFaces.com.


  • FAN ART: Lt Storm published an original drawing of Sci-Fi at the Devil's Due forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Violentfix published Operation: Creation 2, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his ongoing dio-story "My Brother's Keeper" at COBRA: The Inner Sanctum.


  • CUSTOM: SPC AIRBORNE posted pics of his custom Sigma 6 Torpedo and Low Light figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Baroness figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Barbecue, Snow Job, Red Spot, Baron Ironblood, B7-02 Stealth.


Monday: January 9, 2006
Friday: January 6, 2006
Thursday: January 5, 2006
Wednesday: January 4, 2006
  • TOYS: The storyline for the Viper Lockdown six pack was posted at Hasbro.com.


  • SIGMA 6: A new section entitled the Sigma 6 Battle Files was opened at Sigma6Central.com. The page features rewritten dossiers which explain the character variations found in the Sigma 6 line. Also, a synopsis of the recent Sigma 6 article from the GIJoe Collector's Club newsletter was posted.


  • WEBSITE: Comic Pack #16 was added to the Wave 3 Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Shipwreck, Duke, Tracker.


Tuesday: January 3, 2006
Monday: January 2, 2006
  • CONVENTION: The 2006 Hasbro International GIJoe Collector's Convention and Toy Show will be held from June 29 through July 2, 2006, according to MasterCollector.com. This year's convention location has been reported as New Orleans, Louisiana.


  • MOVIE: LatinoReview.com published a review of "potential script" for the forthcoming GIJoe motion picture. NOTE: No official announcement of scriptwriters has been made at this time.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for Snake Eyes: Declassified #4 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of November 23, 2005.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 #1 was reviewed at Comics Waiting Room.


  • MISC: First4Figures.com published "sneak peeks" of several of their 2006 products including what appears to be a Zartan bust. Full color pictures of the Snake Eyes on Ninja Lightning Cycle statue have been published.


  • REVIEW: The Sigma 6 Commando assortment wave 2 was added to the Toys page of Sigma6Central.com.


  • E-TAILER: Ebay seller "sohappyfish2000" has opened Cobrarmy.com, an online store specializing in "unproduced" and loose figures.


  • E-TAILER: BigBadToyStore.com currently has the Viper Lockdown six-pack available for pre-order with an arrival date of "February 2006".


  • CUSTOM: SimRanger published pics of his custom Duke mini-bust.


Wednesday: December 20, 2005
  • DAILY NEWS: With the influx of Christmas visitors and extended work hours, JBL Daily News will resume on December 31, 2005. The staff of JBL would like to wish everyone who celebrates it a very merry Christmas. We look forward to more figures, comics, and series dedicated to our favorite Real American Heroes in 2006.


Tuesday: December 20, 2005
Monday: December 19, 2005
Friday: December 16, 2005
Thursday: December 15, 2005
  • JBL: Due to an unexpected DSL outtage at JBL HQ, there will be no Daily News for Thursday. Daily News will resume tomorrow Friday December 16, 2005.


Wednesday: December 14, 2005
Tuesday: December 13, 2005
Monday: December 12, 2005
Friday: December 9, 2005
Thursday: December 8, 2005
  • TOYS: Wave 3 comic packs #16 and #26 are currently "in stock" at GoodStufftoGo.net.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #6 has been added to the Devil's Due online store.


  • COMIC: ComicNewsI.com posted an ad for a forthcoming GIJoe/ Transformers crossover due in March of 2006 from Devils Due Press and Udon. No other details are currently available.


  • MISC: According to an aricle published by the Associated Press: "A Massachusetts-based group, Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Environment, has issued a guide to gifts parents should and shouldn't consider for their children. The 'No' list includes toys that lure kids into watching certain TV shows or have violent themes; Lego's Bionicle 3-in-1 Power Gauntlet and Hasbro's G.I. Joe Valor vs. Venom action figures are among those given a thumbs down".


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Hawk & Cobra Commander figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Zartan, Shipwreck.


Wednesday: December 7, 2005
  • TOYS: Comic Pack #26 is currently "in stock" at BigBadToyStore.com.


  • FANFIC: freespirit's original story Surprise! was published at JoeDebriefed.com.


  • DIO-STORY: AlleyViperElite published a short dio-story entitled The Last Venomization Story.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of two custom figures -- Spearhead & Long Range at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his alterations to the DTC Grand Slam figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Flak Viper, Zartan.


Tuesday: December 6, 2005
  • TOYS: Ghost-Target reported that HasbroToyShop.com has currently lowered their prices on all currently offered DTC GIJoe figures and vehicles. Most prices have been reduced in the neighborhood of 25%.


  • COMIC: The cover and solicitation information for GIJoe: Special Missions: Manhattan was posted at ComicNewsI.com, YoJoe.com, and the JBL forums.


  • SIGMA 6: Exclusive pics of "Duke with jet wings", a figure that is part of the 2006 Commando assortment wave 2, have been posted at Sigma6Central.com.


  • REVIEW: DTC Wave 3 was reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • WEBSITE: DTC Wave 3 was added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • WEBSITE: Information about the 2005 Joe Customs Awards was published at JoeCustoms.com. Also posted were the results of previous year's JCA's.


  • REGIONAL MEETING: The SoCal Noks will be holding their Christmas meeting on December 17, 2005 in San Diego California.


  • DIO-STORY: General Hawk published Episode 8: Enter the Dragons of his ongoing dio-story Reunions at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha published the result of his Unofficial Collector's Convention figure poll. The winner of the poll will be available in limited quantities at the 2006 Collector's Convention.


  • CUSTOM: TeknoKyo published pictures of his custom Kamakura figure.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Mercer, Mainframe.


Monday: December 5, 2005
Friday: December 2, 2005
  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #6 was published at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of December 7, 2005.


  • SIGMA 6: Episode #107 "Jungle" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for airtimes and stations.


  • REVIEW: The Sigma 6 Soldier Assortment Wave 1 was reviewed at RingofCollectors.com.


  • WEBSITE: QKTheatre.com, the premiere website for information on the Sunbow GIJoe series, has been relaunched at JoeGuide.com.


  • FANFIC: Medic posted Chapter 8: Wilderness of his ongoing fanfic Lifeline's Journal at the Devil's Due forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Moto-viper published Episode 6 of his ongoing dio-story Joe TV.


  • DIO-STORY: The Robfather published Episode 10: The Mega Spectacular of his ongoing dio-story at GamesMaster Island.


  • CUSTOM: DavAnthony posted pics of his custom Hardball figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Spirit, Eels, Recondo.


Thursday: December 1, 2005
Wednesday: November 30, 2005
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to unforseen circumstances, JBL's Daily News was unavailable on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The JBL staff would like to apologize for any inconvienence this may have caused.


  • TOYS: Pictures of a forthcoming six-pack entitled "Viper Lockdown" have surfaced at both ToyNewsI.com and 16bit.com. No release date has yet been announced for this set.


  • TOYS: The DTC Real American Hero Collection of figures and vehicles is now available at Target.com.


  • TOYS: MasterCollector.com currently has sets of DTC Wave 3 figures as well as pairs of SAW Vipers and Cobra Troopers currently listed as "in stock".


  • SIGMA 6: Wave 1 of the Soldier Assortment has been added to the toys page of Sigma6Central.com.


  • SIGMA 6: The five page preview for Sigma 6 #1 was published at DevilsDue.net.


  • SIGMA 6: ToyNewsI.com published a spotlight on the Soldier Assortment Wave 1.


  • MISC:Salvoinacan published pics of several GIJoe Holiday decorations including a Duke stocking, and GIJoe dog tag and Duke Christmas tree ornaments.


  • WEBSITE: An Iron Grenadiers screensaver was published at Magnum6Delta.com.


Tuesday: November 22, 2005
  • DAILY NEWS: The JBL staff would like to wish all who observe Thanksgiving a safe and happy holiday. Daily News updates will resume on Monday November 28th, 2005.


Monday: November 21, 2005
Friday: November 18, 2005
  • SIGMA 6: Shipwreck provide scans of the cover of the latest issue of Tomart's which features the 2006 Wave 2 Heavy Duty figure.


  • REVIEW: The Sigma 6 Cobra Ninja Hovercycle was reviewed at Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: Liberty: 2198 and Reject Vipers are the latest group projects to be reposted at JoeCustoms.com.


  • COLLECTION: Crimson Twins published pics of his GIJoe collection at ADCTalk.com.


  • COLLECTION: Neckbone published pics of the November update to his basement diorama display.


  • FANFIC: medic posted the latest installment of his ongoing fanfic Lifeline's Journal at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted "work in progress"pics of two new customs including his Flint figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Serpentor, Footloose, Barrel Roll.


Thursday: November 17, 2005
Wednesday: November 16, 2005
  • COMIC: Sales rankings the top 300 comics sold in October were posted at ICv2.com. GIJoe: America's Elite #4 was ranked #91 with sales of @ 21,398 copies sold. Snake Eyes: Declassified #3 (of 6) was ranked #96 with 19,817 copies sold.


  • PROMOTION: Amazon.com is currently offering a free Ninja Battles set with any purchase of $20.00 or more of qualifying GIJoe toys. This offer is only available online. Further details can be found here. The offer expires on November 24, 2005.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Interrogator figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: harbinger posted pics of his custom HEAT Viper figure .


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Ghost Bear, Wraith, Cobra Commander, Roadblock, Cobra Commander, A-10 Thunderbolt II.


Tuesday: November 15, 2005
  • COMIC: The latest All the Rage column at SilverBulletComics.com discussed the forthcoming GIJoe Special Missions: Manhattan one-shot due in February 2006. The issue will be written by B. Clay Moore and penciled by Jeremy Haun.


  • WEBSITE: GIJoe: America's Elite #5 and GIJoe #4 (Marvel series) have been added to the Comic Book Archive at YoJoe.com.


  • WEBSITE: chad_ghost announced the formation of a new GIJoe forum Army4One.com, a Christian-oriented GIJoe community.


  • WEBSITE: The Renegades were added to the 1987 Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Headhunter Stormtrooper figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Shadow Officer, Sci-Fi, Shadow Guard.


Monday: November 14, 2005
Friday: November 11, 2005
  • REVIEW: The 1993 Mirage figure was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • COMIC: The Seattle Times published an interview with Brandon Jerwa which discusses his tenure as the writer of the GIJoe comic series.


  • SIGMA 6: Episode #4 "Reveal" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for date and times.


  • MISC: gscbr published several comparison pics of the head sculpts of Heavy Duty & Cannonball at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted "work in progress" pics of his custom Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Duke figure that was inspired by the character's early Devil's Due appearances.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Gung Ho, Scrap Iron, Duke, General Blitz.


Thursday: November 10, 2005
  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #5 is now available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • SIGMA 6: ComicNewsI.com published an interview with Andrew Dabb, the writer of the forthcoming Sigma 6 mini-series from Devil's Due Press.


  • DIO-STORY: Wowboy posted pics of the Springfield set that is featured in his dio-story, Whispers of War. The amazing set was constructed by JoeCustoms.com member Capolan.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of several custom figures including Lady Jaye, Falcon, Leatherneck, and Dodger.


  • CUSTOM: zovex published pics of his custom Sigma 6 figures which include Cobra Viper, Techno-Viper, Shockwave, Nunchuck, Night Creeper, Incinerator, Frag Viper, Firefly, Red Ninja, Beach Head, Cobra BAT, and a "work in progress" Range Viper.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Voltar, Roadblock, Destro, Snake Eyes.


Wednesday: November 9, 2005
Tuesday: November 8, 2005
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com published feature spotlights on several new and forthcoming GIJoe products including the RHINO APC w/ Cannonball, additional images of DTC Wave 3, new images of Sigma 6 wave 2, and a first look at the forthcoming 1:4 Storm Shadow bust from First 4 Figures.


  • PROMOTION: Between November 1 and November 30, HasbroToyShop.com is offering free shipping on all orders over $50.00.


  • COMIC: Todd Weinzierl reports that SilverBulletComics.com has indicated that Devil's Due Press will be printing GIJoe Special Missions: Manhattan. The issue, which is rumored to be published in February 2006, will feature Beach Head, Cover Girl, and Tunnel Rat in a one-shot adventure.


  • REVIEW: The BAT Attack 6-pack was reviewed at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 7 of turbomagnus' original fanfic The Greenshirt's Guide to GIJoe Life was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: Brothershane posted pics of his custom Ripper figure at ToyDiner.com.


  • CUSTOM: code red shockwave published pics of his custom Big Brawler figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: JoeRhyno published pics of his custom Lt. Falcon figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: cobra command published a "work in progress" pic of his custom Mercer figure.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Stalker, Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes.


Monday: November 7, 2005
Friday: November 4, 2005
  • HABRO: Ask Cobra Commander, a new fan-based Q & A forum, has been established at GIJoe.com. Fans of the brand may submit questions directly to Hasbro regarding various aspects of GIJoe.


  • TOYS: Smokescreen posted pics of his RHINO APC at the JBL forums.


  • SIGMA 6: Episode #3 "Capture" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for station and time.


  • FAN FILM: spike published two short "stop motion" animated films at the Joecustoms.com forums. The first features a Cobra sniper while the second is a Cobra propaganda piece.


  • CUSTOM: Gscbr posted "work in progress" pics of his Cool Breeze custom figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Cobra Officer at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Snake Eyes unmasked, Shipwreck, Crazylegs, Long Arm.


Thursday: November 3, 2005
  • TOYS: Pictures of DTC Wave 3 have surfaced on Ebay. The wave includes Med Alert, Cobra Soldier, Low Light, Grand Slam, Monkey Wrench, and the Saw Viper.


  • DTC: HasbroToyShop.com recently emailed customers to state that due to high demand the shipping date for the RHINO APC was pushed back to November 11, 2005.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #5 is available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • COMIC: Devil's Due Press issued a press release concerning the forthcoming Sigma 6 mini-series.


  • SIGMA 6: Carded pics of Soldier Wave 1 were published at CobraIsland.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 episode #2 Escape is now available for viewing at Hasbro.com.


  • CCG: RETRACTION: The Friend or Foe? fan-produced expansion to the GIJoe CCG is actually the SECOND expansion to be produced by MissionFaces.com. JBL erroneously reported that it was the first expansion yesterday.


  • REVIEW: The 2005 comic pack Rock n Roll was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • WEBSITE: The BAT Attack 6-pack has been added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • COLLECTION: Nova posted pics of his GIJoe collection at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • CUSTOM: Violentfix posted pics of Guiltyone's custom Storm Shadow, Buzzer, Ice Viper and Zartan & Zandar figures at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Mega-Viper, Gung Ho.


Wednesday: November 2, 2005
Tuesday: November 1, 2005
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to "computer issues", Daily News will resume on Wednesday November 2, 2005.


Monday: October 31, 2005
Friday: October 28, 2005
Thursday: October 27, 2005
Wednesday: October 26, 2005
  • PROMOTION: Franksenstein reported finding a printable coupon for "$5.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more" at Toys R Us. The coupon is valid from 10/3/05 through 12/25/05.


  • WEBSITE: Information regarding the Larry Hama Challenge was posted at JoeCustoms.com.


  • MISC: The November Newsletter of the GIJoe Collector's Club has been posted at MasterCollector.com. NOTE: The newsletter is only available to members of the GIJoe Collector's Club.


  • DIO-STORY: Chapter 3 of Jimbo's original dio-story Action Force Training Day was posted at JoeDios.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Ripcord figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Rock N Roll figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Red Shadow, Zandar, Long Range, Half Track.


Tuesday: October 25, 2005
  • TOYS: A potential list of DTC Wave 3 was published at CobraIsland.com.


  • WEBSITE: The latest update at YoJoe.com includes the addition of the Cobra Adder & Night Storm to the vehicle archive, as well as the inclusion of Snake Eyes: Declassified #3 and the Datadesk Handbook to the Comic Book Archive.


  • WEBSITE: The deadline for the General Hawk Feature Character Spotlight is Wednesday, October 26. Contact YoJoe.com if you are interested in participating.


  • FAN ART: Lt. Storm added Jinx & Scarlett to his "Women of GIJoe" art series at the Devil's Due forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Moto-viper posted a teaser for Episode 5: The Halloween Special of his ongoing dio-series J-TV at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • DIORAMA: Neckbone published updated "work in progress" photos of his basement diorama.


  • CUSTOM: night force cynic posted pics of his repainted Zartan and custom Night Force Leatherneck figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Ripcord, Tunnel Rat, Darklon, BUGG mk 2.


Monday: October 24, 2005
Friday: October 21, 2005
  • COMIC: The full list of Devil's Due's January comic solicitations was published at ComicsContinuum.com.


  • SUNBOW: Cobrathon is currently available for viewing at Hasbro.com.


  • TOY SHOW: The Galveston County Daily News published a short article about this Sunday's Second Annual GIJoe Show. For more information, visit TexasGIJoeShow.com.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 5 of Nickelina's original work Wishes has been published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 3 of Turbomagnus' original story The Greenshirt's Guide to GIJoe Life was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: JoeRhyno posted pics of his custom Lt. Falcon figure at ADCTalk.com.


Thursday: October 20, 2005
Wednesday: October 19, 2005
  • COMIC: Snake Eyes: Declassified #3 and the GIJoe: Datadesk Handbook are due in comic stores today.


  • COMIC: Newsarama.com published Diamond's estimated Top 300 comic books based on sales to retailers. Snake Eyes: Declassified #2 was ranked at #113 with sales of approximately 19,200 issues. No data was listed for GIJoe: America's Elite in the Top 300.


  • COMIC: Newsarama.com published an article entitled The Devils Likes to Rock which discusses the "rock poster" covers featured on all Devil's Due titles for October.


  • SIGMA 6:
    • EntertainmentEarth.com has added a listing for the forthcoming Ninja Showdown value pack which includes exclusive versions of Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow, along with a Sigma 6 DVD. The set has a listed price of $22.99 and currently has a scheduled arrival date of "January 2006". (Thanks to EagleEyeJoe for the information.)

  • SIGMA 6: A massive update was published at Sigma6Central.com which includes profiles for Destro, Baroness, Zartan, and Spirit, video clips for Spirit and the Ninja Hovercycle, synopsis for episodes 5 & 6, and a full season one episode guide.


  • COLLECTION: Action Figure Soundwave posted pics of his massive GIJoe Polar Defense Team at ADCTalk.com.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 6 of Tower of Babel's original work Back to Reality was published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 42 was added to Reese1's on-going alternate universe saga The Place Where Worlds End at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: BlueFootedBooby published pics of his custom Desert Patrol Scarlett at ADCTalk.com.


Tuesday: October 18, 2005
  • SIGMA 6: David Thorton of QKTheatre.com published episode summaries of Sigma 6 season 1. The information was taken from the 4Kids.TV site. NOTE: The episode descriptions contain spoilers for all 13 episodes of season 1.


  • SIGMA 6: Episode 1 COBRA Strike! is now available for viewing at the 4Kids.Tv Sigma 6 site.


  • REVIEW: The Ground Striker, Patriot Grizzly tank, and COBRA HISS were added to the BTR Review Archive at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • CONTEST: Frigo Cheese Heads is sponsoring a contest with HasbroToyShop.com in which the winner recieves $500.00 to be used at HasbroToyShop.com. To enter, visit the official contest page for more details.


  • E-TAILER: Online store GIJoeHQ.com announced that they will have launched a secondary venture PowerTeamHQ.com which will be carrying the Power Team Elite line by M&C Toys.


  • WEBSITE: The October 17th update at YoJoe.com includes pic of the Toys R Us Sigma 6 store display, summaries of GIJoe: America's Elite #4 and Snake Eyes: Declassified #2, Sigma 6 promotional items, and more.


  • WEBSITE: 15 new desktop backgrounds from the GIJoe cartoon have been added to the Classics section at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • WEBSITE: Beav posted the earliest version of the JCWiki: Custom Guide, File Repository, FAQ, etc at JoeCustoms.com.


  • REGIONAL MEETING: The next meeting of the Chicago Coil will be held on October 22. For more information, visit the Chicago Coil Forum at JBL.


  • FAN ART: newlead posted his original Snake Eyes vs. Storm Shadow artwork at the Devil's Due forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Self-modifier published parts 7, 8, and 9 of his original dio-story GIJoe Meets the Transformers at JoeDios.com.


  • DIO-STORY: JFAK075 reposted a link to his Halloween dio-story Dead End at JoeCustoms.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Midgarn published at short dio-story entitled Can You Smell What the R.O.C.C. Is Cooking? at Midgarn's Dio-stories.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted painted "work in progress" pics of his custom Budo figure at ADCTalk.com.


Monday: October 17, 2005
Friday: October 14, 2005
  • HASBRO: Reuters published an article entitled Toy company results may be no fun and games which makes projections of sales for the important final quarters of 2005. "Hasbro, maker of G.I. Joe action figures, Star Wars merchandise and My Little Pony, is expected to report revenue of $997.1 million, up from $947.3 million a year ago, according to the average estimate of analysts polled by Reuters Estimates."


  • COMIC: Five page previews for Snake Eyes: Declassified #3 and the GIJoe: Datadesk Handbook have been posted at DevilsDue.net. Both issues are due in stores the week of October 19, 2005.
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  • MISC: AFR.com reprinted a New York Times article by Michael Barbaro entitled The line blurs between tosy for adults and kids. The article details how toy companies are moving away from traditional toys and are looking at consumer electronics as a means to reach today's children. "Having failed to beat the electronics industry, the ailing toy business across the US and overseas will join it in a big way this Christmas, offering everything from cellphones for six-year-olds (LeapFrog) to video projectors for eight-year-olds (Hasbro) in an effort to hold on to children who are casting aside Lego and GI Joe to play with their parents' gadgets."


  • PROMOTION: JoeSightings.com reported that Amazon.com/ToysRUs.com is offering free standard shipping on all GIJoe toy items currently in stock.


  • DIO-STORY: RevSears published Chapter 5: Secret Plans of his ongoing dio-story Rise of the Serpent at Rincited.com.


  • CUSTOM: DocHoliday56 published several "work in progress" pics of his custom Sigma 6 Viper at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Smokescreen posted pics of several "LBC" customs including Mainframe, Link, Daemon, and Muskrat at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Hard Drive figure at ADCTalk.com.


Thursday: October 13, 2005
  • REVIEW: The 1989 Annihilator was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • WEBSITE: The results of the JoeCustoms.com Mirror Universe group project have now been published.


  • WEBSITE: The ROCC was added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • MISC: Gothiczartan posted scans of Cracked! Magazine's GI Joke parody from Sept 1987 at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Krymsynsith listed a custom-painted Skystriker on Ebay. The auction ends on October 16, 2005 at 8:19 PM PDT.


  • CUSTOM: obiprime posted pics of his custom sub-team Destro's Shadow Troopers at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: TeknoKyo posted pics of his custom 3.75" Sigma 6 Scarlet at TeknoKyo Customs & Action Figures.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Slice figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Dr. Strange Love posted pics of his custom Alpine figure.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Commander, Baroness.


Wednesday: October 12, 2005
  • DAILY NEWS: Due to illness, there will be no Daily News for Wednesday. Updates should resume on Thursday October 13, 2005.


Tuesday: October 11, 2005
  • SIGMA 6: Newsarama.com published an interview with Andrew Dabb, writer on the forthcoming Sigma 6 mini-series from Devil's Due Press.


  • DIORAMA: Neckbone published "work in progress" pics of the latest update to Neckbone's basement.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 6 of fischgeist's original story The Herpeton Doxology was published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: The first chapter of Freespirit127's original fanfic My Father's Shadow was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published "work in progress" pics of his custom "America's Elite" Stalker, Shipwreck, Storm Shadow, and Roadblock figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Several custom figures by Alyosha were included in his GIJoe: Create Your Own Hero! entry to Custom Con 13 at JoeAcevedo.com. Featured were custom figures of Hit & Run, Beach Head, Big Ben, Crimson Guard Officer, Crimson Guard Commando, Cross Country, and Duke.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Hit & Run.


Monday: October 10, 2005
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com published a spotlight feature on the new DTC ROCC (Rolling Operations Command Center).


  • REVIEW: The ROCC, comic pack #9, and comic pack #75 were reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • SIGMA 6: The first Sigma 6 commercial is available for viewing at the official GIJoe website.


  • WEBSITE: Comic Packs #9 & #75 were added to the DTC Wave 2 page at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • CONTEST: Toy Wishes, a family guide to toys and entertainment, is co-sponsoring a Sigma 6 contest. The grand prize package includes the entire first wave of Sigma 6 (including the Ninja Hovercycle) as well as a "sneak-peek" Cobra Commander figure. For more information, see the contest page at ToyWishes.com.


  • E-TAILER: Sears.com is now listing Sigma 6 Spirit as "in stock". Free shipping is also being offered at this time.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 1 of freespirit's original story My Father's Shadow was added to JoeDebriefed.com.


  • FANFIC: The first chapter of Storyseeker's fanfic Inside the Circle was published at JoeDebriefed.com.


  • CUSTOM: JFAK075 posted pics of his custom Storm Shadow figure at KeenansCustomsandMore.net.


  • CUSTOM: it's all good cynic published pics of his custom Machete figure and his custom DiC Zarana figure at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Outback, Tomax & Xamot, Duke, Zanzibar, Wild Weasel, Doc.


Friday: October 7, 2005
  • TOYS: Pics of the new ROCC were posted by xhairs of ADCTalk and Smokescreen of JoeBattlelines.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 episode #5 "Sigma" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for times and station.


  • MISC: Yahoo! News reprinted an article by Anthony Breznican (USA TODAY) entitled Hollywood Bets You'll Love the 80's which discusses the current wave of 80's nostalgia that is sweeping through major movie studios. The article discussed GIJoe & Transformers among others and features quotes from Devil's Due President Josh Blaylock.


  • PROMOTION: The free standard shipping coupon code of "GIJoeship" at HasbroToyShop.com expires Monday October 10, 2005 at 11:59 PM (ET). The code is only valid on orders over $50.00.


  • WEBSITE: Reviews and synopsis for GIJoe: America's Elite #4 and Snake Eyes: Declassified #2 were published at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • WEBSITE: Violentfix posted several updates to Cobra: The Inner Sanctum including profiles of the Alley Viper and HISS V as well as an overhaul of the HISS Tank page.


  • DIO-STORY: Chapter 7 of the General Hawk's dio-story "Reunions" has been published at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • CUSTOM: Crimson Twins posted pics of his custom HAVOC color scheme at ADCTalk.com. Also posted were pics of his GIJoe collection.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Colonel Courage, Sneak Peek, BATs, Snake Eyes.


Thursday: October 6, 2005
  • DAILY NEWS: JBL is conducting a survey regarding the Daily News. Registration is NOT required to participate. Help JBL to make the Daily News more useful to Joe fans everywhere.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #4 has been added to the Devil's Due online store.


  • WEBSITE: The ROCC (Rolling Operations Command Center) was added to the vehicle archive at YoJoe.com.


  • WEBSITE: The synopsis of Sigma 6 episode #4 Reveal! was added to the series guide at Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: GIJoe Shoppertron, an online price-comparison site for new Joe merchandise, is now open.


  • REVIEW: The 2003 Crimson Guard Immortal was profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • CONVENTION: Sunbow GIJoe voice actors Michael Bell (), Greg Berger, Dave Hall, and Keone Young (Storm Shadow) will all be appearing at the Los Angeles Comic Book & Science Fiction Convention on Sunday October 9, 2005. The voice actors will be donating their $10.00 autograph fee to the American Red Cross as part of the Hurricane Katrina efforts.


  • FAN FILM: miragearmy published his short flash-animated film Brawlin' Parody Movie at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom SEAL Wetsuit figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Red Ninja figure at ADCTalk.com.


Wednesday: October 5, 2005
  • TOYS: The first report of the ROCC (Rolling Operations Command Center) having been shipped was posted at the JBL forums.


  • TOYS: Flint069 posted pics of his newly-arrived comic pack Dreadnoks and comic pack #9 at ADCTalk.com.


  • COMIC: Former GIJoe: A Real American Hero artist Tim Seeley launched his own website: TimSeeley.com. The site features several pieces of GIJoe artwork.


  • COMIC: Newsarama.com published a new interview with GIJoe: America's Elite writer Joe Casey.


  • WEBSITE: Sneak Peek and Colonel Courage are the latest additions to GunslingerCBR's GIJoe Files.


  • REGIONAL MEETING: The next meeting of the Chicago Coil will be on Saturday, October 22, 2005.


  • FAN ART: Doug S published his original sketch Baroness: Pin-up Girl at the Devil's Due forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Baroness.


Tuesday: October 4, 2005
  • TOYS: The RHINO APC/helicopter is now available for pre-order on HasbroToyShop.com. The scheduled ship date is currently listed as "27 - 29 days".


  • COMIC: Devil's Due Press announced that GIJoe: America's Elite #5 & #6 will both be double-sized issues and will contain an original second story by Josh Blaylock. The second story will feature Zartan and will be set in the current comics continuity. Both issues will feature 48 pages for $4.50 and will feature the artwork of Stefano Caselli and Imaginary Friends Studio.


  • COMIC: The December pullsheet for Devil's Due Press is now available for download.


  • PROMOTION: HasbroToyShop.com is currently offering "free shipping on all orders over $50.00", according to a news item posted at JoeSightings.com. To obtain the discount, use the promotional code "GIJOESHIP".


  • WEBSITE: The synopsis for Sigma 6 episode #3 "Capture" was added to Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: The Ninja Hovercycle and comic packs #9 & #75 are among the latest updates to the archives at YoJoe.com.


  • CONTEST: The October contest at CobraCommand.org has begun. The drawing for a set of three single-carded figures (Neo-Viper, BAT v3, Swamp Rat) is open to all registered members.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 1 of Tyshi's original story Dusty vs. Murphy's Law was published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: fischgeiste published two original works Ain't War Hell? and Herpeton Doxology at FanFiction.net.


  • DIO-STORY: Pages 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Self-Modifier's origina dio-story GIJoe meets the Transformers were posted at JoeDios.com.


  • DIO-STORY: The first chapter of Spin Doctor's original dio-story Bludd & Fire.. on ICE! was published at CheckpointAlpha.com.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom 3.75" Sigma 6 Scarlett figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Buckwheat826 posted links to pics of his custom Major Bludd figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: CommandoCustoms.com updated its archive of custom figures with the following Joes: Low-Light, Recoil, Beach Head Unmasked, Rock n Roll, Serpentor, Storm Shadow.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Sand Scorpi-ettes, Serpentor, Serpenterra, Snake Eyes, Cobra "Bay Watch" Baroness, Serpentor, Roadblock, Dr. Venom, Cobra Night CLAW.


Monday: October 3, 2005
  • Daily News will return tomorrow Tuesday October 4, 2005.


Friday: September 30, 2005
  • DTC: Comic Packs #9 (Scarlett, Breaker, hologram Cobra Commander) & #75 (Buzzer, Ripper, Thrasher) are now shipping from HasbroToyShop.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 episode #4 "Reveal" airs this weekend on the 4KidsTV animation block. Check local listings for times and station.


  • REVIEW: Muralha (Brazilian exclusive Flint) is the latest figure profiled at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • REVIEW: The Sigma 6 versions of Snake Eyes & the Ninja Hovercycle and Storm Shadow were reviewed at RingofCollectors.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Sonneilon's original dio-story I am Ju-On was published at JoeDebriefed.com.


  • DIO-STORY: JoeRhyno published a short dio-story featuring his custom Low-Light entitled 1 -vs- 5 at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 5 of Tower of Babel's original story Back to Reality was posted at FanFiction.net.


  • FAN ART: Doug S posted his original ninja artwork which features Storm Shadow among the cast of characters.


  • CUSTOM: IGC posted pics of his custom Ice Viper at CommandoCustoms.com.


  • CUSTOM: Void posted pics of several custom repainted figures including the Mega-Viper, Night Vulture, Nullifier, and Secto-Viper at CommandoCustoms.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Zartan, Scarlett.


Thursday: September 29, 2005
Wednesday: September 28, 2005
  • INTERVIEW: YoJoe.com published a Q&A with Diamond Select Toys. Marketing Coordinator Mike Leavey discussions Diamond's plans for the GIJoe license. The interview also features a sneak peak of both the GIJoe & Cobra logo plaques as well as the Snake Eyes wall statue.


  • Valor vs. Venom: All 15 chapters of Valor vs. Venom: The Movie are availabe for view on the TV Show section of GIJoe.com.


  • COLLECTION: DPrime posted pics of his GIJoe collection at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Croc Master, Skymate, Cloudburst, Crimson Shadow Guard Humvee.


Tuesday: September 27, 2005
  • REVIEW: The Ninja Hovercycle was reviewed at Sigma6Central.com.


  • MISC: General Hawk is the subject of the next Feature Character Spotlight. The deadline for submissions is October 26, 2005 with the spotlight feature to be posted around October 29. If you are interested in contributing, simply email the webmaster at YoJoe.com.


  • SIGMA 6: Video clips and a synopsis of episode #2 Escape! were added to the Series page of Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: The Action Force Comic Annuals have been added to the Comic Book Archive at YoJoe.com.


  • WEBSITE: The Battle Force 2000 vehicles have been added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • FANFIC: Were-cat published chapter 5 of his original fanfic Binding Ties.


  • CUSTOM: Brother Shane posted pics of his custom Duke figure at ToyDiner.com.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Breaker figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Kwinn, Snake Eyes, Spirit, Alley Viper Immortal.


Monday: September 26, 2005
Friday: September 23, 2005
  • TOYS: ToyNewsI.com published a spotlight feature on the new DTC HISS w/Night Creeper.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 episode #3 "Capture" airs this Saturday on the 4KidsTV animation block.


  • CONTEST: 4Kids.TV is sponsoring a Sigma 6 Covert Ops contest. To enter, click on all six hidden Sigma 6 logos on the page, then enter your name for one of 25 sets of Sigma 6 Wave 1 toys. The contest is open to legal US residents ages 17 and under.


  • ONLINE STORE: Sigma 6 wave 1 is now available for pre-order at KBToys.com. Items are listed as being available "10/01/05" and have a list price of $14.99.


  • CLEARANCE: The Conquest of Cobra Mountain playset is on clearance at Kmart.com for $12.97. This price is only valid for online orders.


  • WEBSITE: The Filecard Creator has been reactivated at JoeCustoms.com.


  • COLLECTION: GeneralZod published pics of his GIJoe collection.


  • CUSTOM: Dr. Strange Love posted pics of his custom Cutter figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Big Boa & Copperhead figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Alley Viper, Stalker, Low Light, Dusty, Quick Kick, Shadow Striker.


Thursday: September 22, 2005
Wednesday: September 21, 2005
Tuesday: September 20, 2005
Monday: September 26, 2005
Friday: September 16, 2005
  • DTC: According to numerous reports, DTC Wave 2 single carded figures, HISS, and comic packs #9 & #75 are scheduled to ship from HasbroToyShop.com within "3 to 5 days".


  • SIGMA 6: Episode #2 "Escape" of Sigma 6 airs this Saturday on 4KidsTV animation blocks. Check local listings for air times.


  • COMIC: ComicBookResources.com published a recent press release from Devil's Due Press which describes the recent sell-out of Snake Eyes: Declassified #1 as well as the first three issues of GIJoe: America's Elite.


  • REVIEW: The Night Ops Humvee and the Jungle Strike Humvee were reviewed at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • DIO-RAMA: Holesnipe posted updated photos of his custom Cobra Mountain diorama at Holesnipe's Customs.


  • FANFIC: Snake Eyes vs. The Crimson Guard is the latest fanfic by Tower of Babel to be published at FanFiction.net.


  • MISC: PJStar.com published an article entitled An Army of Fun profiling the GIJoe collection of JBL site owner Leonardotdragon. (NOTE: This was added to the news at the insistence of my fiance!)


  • CUSTOM: Phalanxx posted pics of his custom cardback for Cobra de Aco & Flash at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Avalanche is the latest addition to GunslingerCBR's GIJoe Files.


  • CUSTOM: Eric posted a photo manipulation of his Sigma 6 Storm Shadow at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Cobra Commander.


Thursday: September 15, 2005
Wednesday: September 14, 2005
  • HASBRO: TheDailyPennsylvanian.com reported that Alan Hassenfeld has stepped down as Chairman of Hasbro, Inc. He has held the position since 1989.


  • SIGMA 6: Providence Business News published a short article entitled Hasbro's GIJoe Returns to TV.


  • DTC: Recondo reported that the ROCC is back "in stock" at HasbroToyShop.com.


  • REVIEW: Sigma 6 Wave 1 was reviewed at Sigma6Central.com.


  • E-TAILER: Guru-Planet.com reports that Sigma 6 Wave 1 is currently "in stock" and that pre-orders are now being accepted for DTC Wave 2.


  • DIO-STORY: Mr Arashikage posted a short animated dio of Firefly vs. Falcon.


  • CUSTOM: Phalanxx posted pics of his Steel Brigade custom figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Claymore & Snake Eyes figures at the JBL customs forum.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Copperhead.


Tuesday: September 13, 2005
  • SIGMA 6: ToyNewsI.com published a spotlight feature on the Sigma 6 Ninja Lightning hovercycle.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #0, #1, & #2 and Snake Eyes: Declassified #1 have sold out, according to a news blurb posted at DevilsDue.net.


  • COMIC: IGN.com is running a poll as to who is the better comics writer: John Byrne or Larry Hama. The polls are open until Friday, September 16, 2005.


  • WEBSITE: The Tiger Force is the latest sub-team to be added to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • WEBSITE: Round of voting for the next Group Project has begun at JoeCustoms.com. Voting is open to registered forum members only. Round one of voting will end Wednesday at 11:00pm EST.


  • WEBSITE: 1994 is the latest addition to the Cardback Archive at YoJoe.com. Other site additions published in the September 12 update include additions to the Art Archive and Poster Archive.


  • FAN ART: Tako published an original piece of artwork featuring Duke in the style of Sigma 6.


  • DIO-STORY: Jimbo posted links to the Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of his original dio-story Action Force Training Day at JoeDios.com. NOTE: The chapters are in .pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat for viewing.


  • CUSTOM: VindowViper posted pics of several custom figures including Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Wraith, & Scarlett at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: TR1ER published pics of his custom Hit N Run figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: night force cynic posted pics of his custom RAH-style Burnout at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom "Old skool" Spirit figure.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs published pics of his custom Storm Shadow figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated its archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Barbeque, Low Light, Rock 'N Roll, Outback.


Monday: September 12, 2005
Friday: September 9, 2005
  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 will be premiering at 10:00am CST on Saturday September 10th, 2005 on 4KidsTV. To check availability and air time in your area, click here.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 figures are hitting KB Toy Stores around the US, according a post by Bizarro Fett at the JBL forums who found them in NY. Destify also reported finding them at a Wisconsin KB Toys store. The sticker price was $19.99.


  • SIGMA 6: According to C21Media.net, the first season of the new Sigma 6 animated series will consist of 26 episodes. This contradicts previous statements that have indicated the initial batch of episodes numbered at "13". (Thanks to David Thornton for the tip.)


  • COUPON: Jeff Cope reported finding a 4Kids display at his local Toys R Us which contained a coupon for "Save $5 on Any Purchase of $25 or more on GI Joe or Sigma 6 items".


  • WEBSITE: Sigma6Central.com will be "going live" at 12:00PM CST today. The site will offer character profiles, downloadable content, and an episode guide for the Sigma 6 GIJoe line. Toy reviews will be forthcoming.


  • WEBSITE: Details regarding the September contest have been posted at CobraCommand.org.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 9 of soulfulbee's original story Mr. World was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Firefly figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Alley Viper, Tiger Claw, Dr. Venom, Storm Shadow, Roadpig, UAZ-466cZ.


Thursday: September 8, 2005
Wednesday: September 7, 2005
  • HASBRO: The teaser for the Sigma 6 animated series as well as the first 5 parts of the Valor vs. Venom feature are available for viewing on the TV page of the official GIJoe website. Full length episodes of Sigma 6 will be available at a future date.


  • SIGMA 6: Sigma 6 figures will be available October 1st according to an update to the official GIJoe webpage at Hasbro.com.


  • ARTICLE: In a Washington Post syndicated article entitled News Crops of kids TV shows getting worldly, Sigma 6 was described as ""G.I. Joe Sigma 6" at 10 a.m. A team of heroes - Duke, Snake Eyes, Heavy Duty, Scarlet, Long Range and Tunnel Rat - face villains in this action-fantasy geared to boys 6 to 11." The time zone listed is Central Standard Time.


  • REGIONAL SHOW: The date for the Connecticut GIJoe Show are September 25, 2005 at the North Haven Holiday Inn in North Haven, CT. More details can be found by visiting the webpage linked in this news bullet.


  • REVIEW: Airtight posted a review of the Skystorm at CobraEmporium.com.


  • WEBSITE: Armadillo and Sgt. Slaughter are the latest additions to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • FAN ART: Keith Jones posted numerous updates to Overlord's Sprite Gallery at the JBL forums.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 2 of LKW's original fanfic Family Secrets was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Iceberg, Alpine.


Tuesday: September 6, 2005
Monday: September 5, 2005
  • LABOR DAY: The staff of JoeBattlelines.com would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day. Daily News updates will begin again for Tuesday September 6, 2005.


Friday: September 2, 2005
  • CONVENTION: A recent email from Brian Savage states that the dates for the 2006 Collector's Convention are still set for June 22 - 25 but the location has yet to be finalized. The initial location for the 2006 convention was to be New Orleans, LA.


  • CLEARANCE: Bizarro Fett posted a list of GIJoe clearance items found at a KB Toys outlet. Items marked down include:
    • Desert Coyote w/ recondo - $7.88
    • Venomization chamber - $7.88
    • Sting raider - $7.88
    • Value pack neutralizer and Battle hornet - $14.88
    • Value pack - Piranha boat w/shipwreck and red night adder - $19.88
    • sand viper w/glider and the others - $5.88
    • Comic packs - #21, #24, #49 - $7.88

    • Also of note is the fact that KB is currently having a "Buy 1, get 1 50% off" sale.

  • COMIC: Snake Eyes: Declassified #1 was reviewed at ComicReaders.com and at MoviePoopShoot.com.


  • COMIC: GIJoe: America's Elite #3 was reviewed at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • COMIC: Snake Eyes: Declassified #1 is now available at the Devil's Due online store.


  • MISC: An interview with Atlanta Cutlery/Museum Replicas regarding their forthcoming Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow replica swords was published at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • WEBSITE: The Python Patrol is the latest update to the Delta Files at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • CUSTOM: GuiltyOne published pics of his custom Flint, Cutter, and TARGAT at CommandoCustoms.com.


  • CUSTOM: alleyviperelite posted pics of his custom Firefly figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Lady Jaye, Beach Head, Snake Eyes, Hardball, Tigerclaw.


Thursday: September 1, 2005
  • TOYS: The Cobra Night Watch 6 Pack is in stock at Amazon.com / ToysRUs.com. This is the first Hasbro DTC product for Amazon.com / ToysRUs.com to have in stock.


  • TOYS: Cas of JoeBattleLines.com reported that Toys R Us stores now have a flyer promoting the Fall lineup of 4Kids / Fox Box. On the flyer is a $5 coupon off the purchase of $25 or more in GI Joe products.


  • TOYS: The DTC Wave 2 Range Viper is now listed as out of stock at HasbroToyShop.com. (Thanks to Wraith of JoeSightings.com for the information.)


  • SIGMA 6: Phil Kost of JoeReloaded.com published a copy of the Sigma 6 comic ad that appeared in GIJoe: America's Elite #3. The comic is set to hit newsstands December 1st and is being written by Andrew Dabbs (Atomika, Happydale) with artwork from Chris Lee (Josie and the Pussycats Manga Series).


  • COMIC: GI Joe: America's Elite #3 from Devil's Due Publishing is in comic stores now.


    • COMIC: Jeff Cope posted that ComicBookRes ources.com posted that Devil's Due Publishing had signed a contract to distribute America's Elite and the upcoming GI Joe Sigma Six comic to newsstands. Additionally, DDP editor Mark Powers has left the company for family reasons and Micael O'Sullivan has been promoted to senior editor at Devil's Due. This information was also published at ToyNewsI.com.

  • REVIEW: MikeT profiled Law (1993) at Mike's Forgotten Figures.


  • DIO-STORY: Moto-viper published Episode 3 of his dio-story J-TV.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of his custom Dialtone & Bullhorn figures at the JBL forums..


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Gung Ho, Zartan, Steel Brigade Trooper, COBRA CBV (Commandeered Bradley Vehicle).


Wednesday: August 31, 2005
  • JBL: Due to illness, there will be no Daily News for Wednesday August 31, 2005. Daily News updates will resume on Thursday.


Tuesday: August 30, 2005
Monday: August 29, 2005
Friday: August 26, 2005
  • SIGMA 6: Episode #101 of Sigma 6 airs this Saturday at 8:30am CST on 4KidsTV animation blocks around the country.


  • COMIC: The five page preview for GIJoe: America's Elite #3 was posted at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of August 31, 2005.


  • REVIEW: The Heavy Assault Squad and the Cobra Imperial Processional 6-packs were reviewed at JoeBattlelines.com.


  • MISC: TNT posted a link to a short film featuring Cobra Commander as part of a conference call.


  • DTC: HasbroToyShop.com updated their listing of the BAT Attack 6-pack with a corrected picture of the set.


  • E-TAILER: GIJoeHQ.com is offering a "One of Everything" package deal for DTC Wave 2. The package includes one of each single-carded figure, the new HISS, comic packs #9 & #75, and the ROCC shipped for $150.00.


  • ARTICLE: The Washington Examiner published an article by William Hawkins entitled In Defense of Video Games which analyzes recent criticism of the video game industry by Washington politicians. The article also states: "Fortunately, there still are toys that teach the devotion of strength to good causes. Perhaps the best franchise is the one the "do-gooders" hate most: Hasbro's "G.I. Joe" which has been a favorite for nearly four decades. The Joes are individual "action figures," each with a personal history. Mainframe was a computer genius who quit Silicon Valley to join the Marine Corps. Airborne gave up a successful law practice to become a paratrooper. Ranger Flint was a Rhodes Scholar who became "bored with the groves of academe." In each case, a sector of our materialistic, self-indulgent culture is found shallow and unfulfilling. Only by putting their talents to the defense of their country do the Joes find satisfaction.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Duke, Quick Kick, Snake Eyes, Free Fall, Stalker, Viper FAV, Python Patrol HISS.


Thursday: August 25, 2005
Wednesday: August 24, 2005
Tuesday: August 23, 2005
Monday: August 22, 2005
  • MISC: Nominations are now open for Feature Character Spotlight #12. The nominations are posted in a thread at the JBL forums. Once nominations are closed, the top five nominees will be voted upon at YoJoe.com.


  • SIGMA 6: A new trailer for Sigma 6 debuted this weekend at the 4Kids.TV sigma 6 site.


  • SIGMA 6: A teaser page was posted for Sigma6Central.com.


  • WEBSITE: Figures from the Winter Operations, Comic Pack #74, and the 2005 Convention exclusive sets were added to YoJoe.com, according to their recent update.


  • WEBSITE: The Delta Files for 1982 through 1985 have been updated with a new layout at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • DIO-STORY: Luke Ellison published the first six pages of the his forthcoming dio-story GIJoe: The Sanguis Legacy.


  • DIO-STORY: miragearmy posted a special "video format" of his dio-story adapatation of Special Mission Brazil. NOTE: To download the file, scroll down the page and click the "free" button to being the file transfer.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 3 of Tower of Babel's original story An Ancient Evil! was published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: Scarlet Phoenix published the first chapter of her original story A Midsummer Night's Dream at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: boogerviper posted pics of Own Driscoll's custom Zanya figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: slewis published pics of his custom WORMS figure.


  • CUSTOM: cdoq93ct posted pics of several "LBC" custom figures including Alpine, Rock n Roll, Flint, Beach Head, Shipwreck, Stalker, and Roadblock.


  • CUSTOM: Ripcord76 published two pics of his custom Cobra Air-Vipers. (Pic 1, Pic 2).


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Rhino Viper, Downtown, Trauma Viper, Tracer Viper, Short-Fuze, EOD Viper, Hardball, BAT ac, Roadblock, Lifeline, Snake Eyes, Firebat Mk II, Swamp Rat, Cobra Mortal.


Friday: August 19, 2005
  • REVIEW: The Cobra Night Watch was reviewed at GeneralsJoes.com.


  • DIC: Kathy Pulver is spearheading Operation: DIC- a grass-roots campaign to see the DiC animated GIJoe series released on DVD.


  • SIGMA 6: A Sigma 6 buddy icon for use with AIM was added to the Sigma 6 page at 4Kids.tv. NOTE: To install the icon, simply open AIM and then click on the "buddy icon" link.


  • MISC: An interview with First4Figures regarding their recent acquisition of the GIJoe license was posted at JoeBattlelines.com. F4F will be producing resin statues and dioramas based on the GIJoe franchise.


  • DIO-STORY: Chapter 4: Target Pitfall of Violentfix's dio-story My Brother's Keeper was published at Cobra: The Inner Sanctum.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 4 of LittleLadyHawke's original story Untamed Realm was published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 7 of MedicLifeline's original fiction Lifeline's Journal: The Life of a GI Joe Medic was published at FanFiction.net.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 2 of Wraith Ghost's original fanfic Forever in a Day was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: Cobra Command posted pics of his custom Flint figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom Duke figure that was inspired by the character's early Devil's Due appearances.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Dice, Dodger, Snake Eyes.


Thursday: August 18, 2005
Wednesday: August 17, 2005
  • COMIC: The Monday edition of Rich Johnston's Lying in the Gutters column at ComicBookResources.com features an editorial regarding Devil's Due's current policy of "printing comics to order" only. This article mentions both GIJoe: America's Elite #3 and Snake Eyes Declassified #1 as books that are affected by this policy.


  • COMIC: Snake Eyes: Declassified #1 is due in stores today. The issue is written by Brandon Jerwa and chronicles the history of GIJoe's most enigmatic character.


  • COMIC: Comixfan.com published an interview with Brandon Jerwa concerning the Snake Eyes: Declassified mini-series. The interview also contains some previously unseen pages from issue #1.


  • WEBSITE: The Cobra Night Watch and the Heavy Assault Squad are the lastest additions to Delta Files (formerly Flagg's Files and The Database) at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • DIO-STORY: General Zod published a mini-dio entitled The One True Commander.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe posted pics of his custom Joe Colton & General Hawk figures at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Flint, Satan, Candy Appel, GIJoe.


Tuesday: August 16, 2005
Monday: August 15, 2005
Friday: August 12, 2005
  • DEVIL'S DUE: ComicBookBin.com published a press release pertaining to Devil's Due attendance at this year's Gen Con. This information was also reprinted at ComicBookResources.com and MonstersandCritics.com.


  • TOY SHOW: Sunday, August 14 2005 is the date of the SoCal GIJoe/Military Action Show, which will be held at the Ramada Inn in Burbank, CA from 10am - 3pm. More information is available HERE. (Thanks to Joebros for the information.)


  • CLEARANCE: SmallBluePlanet.com is currenntly offering the life-size Snake Eyes bust for $25.09 + shipping.


  • COLLECTION: kilopar posted pics of his GIJoe collection at the JoeSightings.com forums.


  • DIO-STORY: Scene 3 of "The Search for an Old Friend" was published at Midgarn's Dio Stories.


  • MISC: Spin Doctor posted a custom GIJoe chain of command chart at the JoeCustoms.com forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Slice, Red Spot, Recluse Viper, Serpentor.


Thursday: August 11, 2005
  • TOYS: HasbroToyShop.com has begun to ship the Cobra Night Watch six packs, according to numerous reports across the web.


  • COMIC: The five page preview of Snake Eyes: Declassified #0 by Brandon Jerwa was posted at DevilsDue.net. The issue is due in stores the week of 8/17/05.


  • DEVIL'S DUE: Devil's Due Press will be appearing at Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN from August 18 - 21, according to a recent press release. Talent signing autographs at the booth includes Tim Seeley (artist, GIJoe) and Josh Blaylock (writer, GIJoe). Also available will be a limited edition of GIJoe: America's Elite #1 featuring a cover by Sunder Raj.


  • WEBSITE: ToyNewsI.com posted their Top 10 Toys for July 2005. The list, which is voted on by registered members, includes the Valor vs. Venom Wave 6 Torch, Wave 7 Bombstrike, Jungle Strike Humvee with Rollbar, Ninja Battles boxed set, and the Operation: Crimson Sabotage set.


  • CUSTOM: Alyosha posted pics of his custom-cast Night Viper at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Flash, Law & Order, Firewall, CQB Viper.


Wednesday: August 10, 2005
  • SIGMA SIX: 4Kids Entertainment published their second quarter results. For our boys' audience, this fall, we will also debut the all new G.I. Joe Sigma 6 (TM) series on 4Kids TV," stated Al Kahn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.


  • COMIC: An exclusive look at Snake Eyes: Declassified #1 was posted at Magnum6Delta.com.


  • COMIC: Devil's Due announced the winner of the "Biggest GIJoe Fan" contest at DevilsDue.net. Congratulations go out to Joseph R. Boteler Jr from Reno, NV. Joseph's winning contest entry will be printed in a forthcoming issue of GIJoe: America's Elite.


  • CARTOON: David Kaye (Beast Wars, GIJoe) has signed a deal to become the "voice of Fox Sports Network", according to a press release posted at CableCasterMagazine.com. When David Kaye began his remarkable career as a voice-over talent, he never imagined that it would take him this far. Kaye started by landing the voice of 'General Hawk' on the popular G.I. Joe television series and never stopped working after that, accumulating fans from around the world for voices such as Megatron on the Beast Wars series as well as dozens more.


  • DIO-STORY: RevSears published the first two chapters of his new dio-story Rise of the Serpent at The Joe Multiverse.


  • FANFIC: Chapter 1 of Storm O's original story Carnival was published at FanFiction.net.


  • CUSTOM: xhairs posted pics of his custom Night Force Freefall figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Yoho Joe published pics of his custom Cover Girl & Wolverine II at the JBL forums.


  • CUSTOM: steel bonnet posted links to pics of his custom Microman Storm Shadow at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Leatherneck, Shockwave, Wasp Viper, Iron Shark 9000.


Tuesday: August 9, 2005
Monday: August 8, 2005
Friday: August 5, 2005
  • CUSTOM: Bekker posted pics of his custom Arctic Beach Head figure at ADCTalk.com.


  • CUSTOM: Bluefootedbooby posted pics of his custom Zarana and Jinx figures.


  • CUSTOM: Joecustoms.com updated it's archive with customs of the following Joes and vehicles: Outback, Bushido, Clutch.


Thursday: August 4, 2005
Wednesday: August 3, 2005
Tuesday: August 2, 2005
Monday: August 1, 2005

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