The classic vehicles were also revisited, updating them in the same way as the action figures. New additions included more of the 3¾' single card packs, about 40 of them planned to be released throughout the year. Venom toys being Generations 1 and 2, respectively). Since the line had now progressed beyond the anniversary year, fans began referring to the figures as 'Generation 3' (with the original toys and the G.I. With no other interim series until the movie, Hasbro decided to continue celebrating and expanding the Generation 3 line as a chief means of drumming up excitement for G.I. Joe film which was set to premiere in the summer of 2009. Joe was increased the previous year by the announcement of a live-action G.I. The first batch of toys were released in the spring of 2007 - two five-figure box sets, focusing on the Joes and Cobra. The card art, at first glance, may seem to be reproductions of the original artwork but a closer inspection reveals them to be all-new artwork patterned after the original. The packaging of the carded action figures was reminiscent of the original 1982 releases. New technology in toy design added a new level of detail to the action figures. While retaining familiar designs, the action figures were constructed with an all-new architecture and articulation. The line was quickly expanded to an ongoing property when the initial series sold out quickly.Ĭlassic characters were revisited. In January, Hasbro announced the 25th Anniversary Collection, originally planned as an assortment of only 25 figures, released throughout the summer. Look forward to lots more on the way as we re-live the excitement of G.I. Joe fans are instantly transported back to their childhood. The packaging is as true to the original as we could make it - one glimpse of it on shelf and G.I.

Cobra 3.75-inch action figure is meticulously detailed. In honor of the 25th anniversary of this heroic struggle, Hasbro introduces the best ever line of G.I. For 25 years, the heroic GI JOE team has battled the evil forces of Cobra with guns, guts, and glory - and loyal GI Joe fans like you have stood beside them every missile-firing step of the way.

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