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Hector Garrido: There are news reports going around about the passing of Hector Garrido, who not only did a lot of the paint/artwork on G.I. Joe packaging, but did art for novels as well, including pieces of our childhood, such as Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Click Here.
6″ Declassified Joes: Does anyone have any suggestions on what would be the best 6″ scale Sgt Slaughter to add to the G.I. Joe Classified series figures? Click Here.
SDCC: I just saw that the San Diego Comic Con was cancelled. That is going to make a lot of people unhappy, though I hope that everyone already anticipated the cancellation and planned accordingly. How is this going to impact you? Are there any other conventions you plan to go to, or have already been cancelled? What exclusives will still be sold online? Click Here.
Tiger King: I cannot stand Joe Exotic and the continued over-exposure of this Netflix garbage. Am I the only one who feels this way? And now Topps is creating a Garbage Pail Kid run for the series. Click Here.

LINKS TO GREATNESS:

Banned of Brothers (discussion)

O-Ring and General Toy (discussion)

Lanard Corps (lists and discussion)

OGToys (ebay, IG, Twitter)

Forgotten Figures

G.I. Joe 365 Project (art, ART, ART!!!)

Black Major (Love the guy, but won’t provide his links unless he requests them. Respect!)

YoJoe Figure Archives (who doesn’t love these references?)

JPNX Gets Real Lucky in Vegas!

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Nov 142015

“For those of you who have not heard, last weekend at Rogue Toy’s special OG13 Event in Las Vegas our very own JPNX entered a raffle for a 80% complete USS Flagg. Tickets were $25 and he bought just one. Well it came time to draw the winner. I was half a sleep and very hungry, but perked up when I heard a familiar name… low and behold our very own JPNX won that Flag!!!!” -TofuNinja

Special thanks to Rogue Toys for the event and for all the OGers who were there to see JPNX win that Flagg!!!

NERDS WITH ATTITUDE Podcast makes its debut!

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Sep 152015

WHAT’S UP NERDS?!

4 nerds embark on a journey to throw a ring in a volcano. Aided by their trusty padawan, they transform into an elite anti terrorist group and roll out.In this pre-first episode. Kevin, Miguel, Scott and Mike test out their new podcast gear “soundwave” and discuss Force Friday and a few other nerdly items. This mini ep will introduce you to the gang and hopefully get you all nerded up for next weeks full length debut “NWA Episode 1: The Phantom Podcast”

Yesteryear Toys – Pilot Episode

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Mar 062015

If you are familiar with Kokomo Toys, then you likely already know the names Todd and Amber Jordan.

They’ve just release their first episode of Yesteryear Toys on PBS, which is a look back on the toys that we all know, love, and some of us even hoard and collect!

They’ve supported our past charitable endeavors out of pure goodness of heart and community, so let’s put some eyes on their project and see if we can help them make it a success. If you watch it, and you like it, be sure to give it a thumbs up, subscribe to it, and share it with your friends!

Merry Christmas, OGers!

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Dec 252014

Merry Christmas to the coolest community, best friends, and more cherished family that I have. Wishing you all the health, warmth, laughter, food, and gifts that you can fit into a lifetime. It has been a wonderful three years with you all, and I cannot wait to see what the decades bring!

Here are a few of our Christmas Threads:

Merry Christmas

Heady Christmas

Christmas Hauls

Santa’s Sack Christmas Hauls

Has Paramount Found its Director for GI JOE 3?

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Nov 192014

According to Shmoes Knows, Paramount Studios is in talks to get Casino Royale director, Martin Campbell to direct the upcoming third installment of the GI Joe Franchise. Is this a good thing for GI Joe Fans? Didn’t Campbell also direct Green Lantern?

http://schmoesknow.com/hot-scoop-has-gi-joe-3-found-its-director/31672/

G.I. Joe Club 2015 Subscription Figure Image…

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Nov 142014

The G.I. Joe Club has released a mockup image of its 2015 Subscription Figure, Dr. Mindbender. What are your thoughts on this version?

Decepticons vs. Cobra RPG Relaunch, by Krisk

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Nov 112014

From the desk of Krisk:

– Each Game series will consist of 1-5 Rounds, each Round will last 4-8 days.
– Each game will be played by even/close matched teams. If one team has a larger force, drones will be used to even the odds. Players may chose to switch teams to help even out the teams.
– Each team can have 1-4 leaders, but each team must have equal leadership. Leadership will be determined by amount of players per team.
– Leaders will earn one point per round extra for leadership role, if they participate by posting in the game with leadership post. Posts should be in format of: GI Joe Strike(ooee OPS) Leader Hurt Cobra Trooper -6.
– Players will earn 3 points per round, that they complete. Make a post for each day of play in the game thread.

It would be nice to get a game launched in here before mid-December or even do a mini-game next week…fewer targets than normal round.

Ready to play??

Marvel Studios has found its Dr. Strange

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Oct 272014

According to Deadline Hollywood,

Marvel has finally found its Doctor Strange. I’m hearing Benedict Cumberbatch is the studio’s choice for the superhero pic, and negotiations are about to begin. The news comes after talks with Joaquin Phoenix around the time of Comic-Con went south, and Marvel went back to the drawing board. With names like Jared Leto and Tom Hardy also in the mix, this is obviously a coveted role. I expect this deal to make.
Cumberbatch is in the Oscar hunt this year for The Imitation Game, the Alan Turing biopic that the Weinstein Co is priming for a November 21 release. His hot streak has included winning the Emmy for playing Sherlock Holmes on the BBC/PBS hit Sherlock.

Phoenix never had a deal, and Marvel quickly got into it with other actors to play Doctor Strange in a free-standing film.

What do you think of this new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

I’m going to show you something beautiful…

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Oct 222014

It is Official, Hydra has released the first trailer for one of next year’s most anticipated movies, Avengers: Age of Ultron. Click the Poster to see…

New Image reveals the Vision

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Sep 082014

An alleged leaked image of a Sideshow Collectible prototype figure of the Vision has surfaced online. It has a striking resemblance to Paul Bettany’s likeness for the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron film. Check it out after the jump.

[SPOTLIGHT] Introducing… W13 (by Headman)

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Jul 282014

From the books of Headman:

“Welcome wrestling fans to W13, the official fantasy wrestling league of OG13!
Some of you may be familiar with our predecessor the HWF which recently ended it’s three and a half year run on July, 26th 2014.

Well if you enjoyed the HWF you haven’t seen anything yet! Unlike the HWF where players were usually assigned gimmicks and portrayed using their OG13 handles the W13 will allow our “Handler’s” to create their own original wrestlers. As a handler you will also come up with your own gimmick and have the option of pitching your own storylines, rivalries, spots for matches and just about anything else you can think of.

In real life professional wrestling most of the creative direction comes from the writers and bookers. That will still be the case here, but just like in pro-wrestling the talent (That’s you.) is encouraged to come up with ideas of their own for how their character’s should be portrayed. If you have an idea for a rivalry that you think will captivate the W13 audience then by all means pitch it! Of course not all ideas can be used. As the booker I will serve as the filter, but will do my best to see to it that your creative needs are met. After all, this isn’t just my story… It belongs to all of us.

So what’s involved in joining W13? Well I’m glad you asked! “

* belt stolen from the Internet, and does not depict the w13 product

Click HERE to learn about W13.

Click HERE to join.

Click HERE to discuss!

Spider-Man on set of Avengers 2 ?

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Jul 172014

Saw this online today and figured, what the hell, let’s put it to the OG13 experts (or smart-asses) for their unbiased analysis.

Is Spidey in Avengers: Age of Ultron the best kept secret in the Marvel Universe, or is this possibly Ant-Man on set.

Or did some crafty bastard drop some Photoshop on us???

You decide, and click here to vote.

[SPOTLIGHT] The Writer’s Block – Danger Close (by Viper6)

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Jul 022014

Were you aware that OG13 hosts a cornucopia of talented authors? From fan fiction, to published works, to round robins, to competitions, OG13 is the proud home to THE WRITER’S BLOCK. Are you looking for something new to read? Do you want to show off your own work? Are you interested in learning the craft and taking a shot at producing your own tales?

Step inside our hallowed halls, where you will find talent/works such as today’s spotlighted author, Viper6! Click on through to read his ongoing work, Danger Close!

Click below to view the other authors/works on the site!

Nightbreed Directors Cut Coming Soon

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Jul 022014

***NIGHTBREED: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT Update!!*** “We have big (and extensive) news to report today regarding a film that we announced almost over a year ago in July. In collaboration with Morgan Creek Productions and Clive Barker’s Seraphim, Inc., the long-awaited NIGHTBREED: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT is scheduled for a release of October 28th and will be available in two retail versions: A 5,000 Unit Limited-Edition 3-Disc Blu-ray set and a Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray Combo. Click the link for more info.

G.I. Joe III Gets a Writer and the Movie Will Heavily Focus on…

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Jul 012014

According to Variety Magazine, Paramount has hired a writer to take over the production set to begin early next year. The film will also focus heavily on the Rock who has just signed back up along with Adrianne Palicki.

From the Variety Website:

Justin Kroll

Film Reporter @krolljvar

“With the next installment in the “G.I. Joe” series set to bow in 2016, Paramount has now found the scribe who will pen the third entry in the popular franchise.

Jonathan Lemkin is set to write “G.I. Joe 3.” This marks the second deal Lemkin has closed for the studio as he is also set to pen “The Longest Night” for the studio, based on the GQ article, with Frank Marshall on board to direct.

Most of the cast, including Dwayne Johnson and Adrianne Palicki, are expected to return with Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing. It was initially thought that Jon Chu would return to direct, but as of now he’s not attached to the pic.

Plot details are vague right now but sources say this installment is expected to revolve around Johnson’s character Roadblock, who was introduced in the last installment and soon became a fan favorite.

The idea is to get the film into production by the second quarter of 2015 so that it can make the 2016 release date.

Paramount still views the franchise as a major priority after “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” brought in more than $370 million at the worldwide box office.

Lemkin has worked with di Bonaventura several times in the past. He previously adapted “Shooter,” starring Mark Wahlberg, and the two also worked together during di Bonaventura’s tenure at Warner Brothers, where Lemkin wrote “Devil’s Advocate” and “Lethal Weapon 4.”

G.I. Joe 3 Movie Release Date Announced!

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Jun 182014

The Hollywood Reporter has indirectly revealed a 2016 release date for the third movie in the G.I. Joe franchise. The original article can be followed by clicking VIEW/DISCUSS below.

“For 2016, Ryan promised Paranormal Activity 5, a new take on Ben Hur directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the return of Eddie Murphy for Beverly Hills Cop, Transformers 5, GI Joe 3, Hansel and Gretel 2 and Star Trek 3.”

Dungeons & Dragons: Tyranny of Dragons is Coming!

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May 192014

I cannot speak for anyone else, but AD&D shaped a formative part of my years, especially my focus on writing and creativity. Some odd number of years ago, I fell away from gaming in general, but whether it has been through the random computer game, DDO, a quick jaunt through a fantasy novel, or discussions with friends, I’ve always maintained a love for the genre. Speaking with buddies at the convention this year, I know a lot of you feel the same way. Wizards of the Coast has just dropped words of new offerings for 2014.

From their site:

“May 19, 2014 – Renton, WA – Today, Wizards of the Coast kicked off a pivotal year for Dungeons & Dragons, unveiling new serialized entertainment offerings that will bring the upcoming Tyranny of Dragons storyline to life as well as announcing the D&D Player’s Handbook,Monster Manual and Dungeon Master’s Guide for the highly-anticipated new rules set for the D&D tabletop roleplaying game. Together, these new offerings will command the attention of digital and tabletop RPG players alike, setting the foundation for the future of the brand and powering incredible, action-packed play experiences for fans.

First out of the gates for Tyranny of Dragons digital offerings will be a new module for the highly-acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons MMO,Neverwinter, from Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment. The new module, aptly titled Tyranny of Dragons, will be the premier digital Dungeons & Dragons experience for players and will launch on August 14, 2014.

“We’ve had an incredible time being a key part of the Dungeons & Dragons experience,” said Jack Emmert, CEO and Co-Founder of Cryptic Studios. “Building Neverwinter has been an outstanding journey for our companies. With the new Tyranny of Dragons module, bothNeverwinter and the larger Dungeons & Dragons franchise will continue to be the most compelling fantasy adventure for players new and old.”

For players eager to sink their teeth into the Tyranny of Dragons storyline around the gaming table, two new tabletop adventures will also release this year. Hoard of the Dragon Queen (August 19) and The Rise of Tiamat (October 21) will take players into the depths of the dragon’s lair, pitting them against Tiamat, the most fearsome dragon in D&D’s history.”

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The Flash – Extended Trailer

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May 152014

CWTV has released the latest, extended trailer for this fall’s new spinoff series, The Flash.

Will you be watching?

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-flash/

[NEWS] G.I. Joe Explores Amazon!

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Feb 052014

Great news for all lovers of writing, and reading, G.I. Joe centered fan fiction. Amazon.com has opened the doors to Joe, and other, verse based publishing of fan fiction for aspiring and noted authors.

Take a look at the article below, and support our own authors by browsing their latest works in the Dipping Your Quill section of og13!

Courtesty of BusinessWire.com:

“Hasbro’s Legendary G.I. JOE brand and Warner Bros. fan favorite TV shows Veronica Mars and Ravenswood to launch in the next few months

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon Publishing announced that Kindle Worlds has reached licensing agreements to open up seven new Worlds, including Worlds based on Hasbro’s iconic G.I. JOE brand, and Warner Bros. TV shows Veronica Mars and Pretty Little Liars’ spinoff Ravenswood. Writers can now choose from more than 20 Worlds to write and sell their own original fiction inspired by popular characters and storylines. These Worlds will open for writers to start publishing stories in the next few months.

“Since 1964, G.I. JOE has inspired the imagination of multiple generations by providing a backdrop of excitement and adventure. Whether exploring the secrets of the mummy’s tomb, or defending freedom from the evil plots of COBRA, G.I. JOE has been there,” said Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing. “It is with equal excitement that Hasbro now enters a new segment of the business by embracing the concept of open-source storytelling, and officially unlocking the world of G.I. JOE to our fans through Amazon’s Kindle Worlds.”

The new licensing agreement comes at a historic time for the G.I. JOE brand, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014, since the first G.I. JOE action figure was released in 1964. It has become one of Hasbro’s most enduring and recognizable brands with toys, comics, TV series, films and video games. With the launch of the G.I. JOE World, writers will be able to publish their own original fiction starring iconic G.I. JOE characters like DUKE, SNAKE EYES, and COBRA COMMANDER, and sell their work on Amazon.com.

Click HERE to view Fan Fiction here on our own site.

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