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“Welcome to Marwen” Sneak Preview Nets Mixed Reviews From Two Members of The...
“Not-so-undercover agent” Brian Otnes, aka as one as one of the three “PoP associates,” poses for a quick snap next to a stand-up display for “Welcome to Marwen” before entering the theater to attend...
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REJOICE!—Biggest 1:6 Scale Movie EVER—”Welcome to Marwen”—Premiering in U.S....
Grab your coat, get yer keys, start the car, it’s MOVIE TIME!— “Welcome to Marwen” premieres in theaters across the U.S. today. Don’t miss this 1:6 scale-PALOOZA! (Photo: Savoy 16) Click to enlarge....
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Pain in the Plastic—Early Reviews SLAM “Marwen”
Carell asks: “Why don’t they like me?” GIjOE Julie replies: “It’s too early, hon. Let’s wait for the 1:6ers to weigh in.” (Photo: Universal) Will 1:6 Fans Agree—Or Disagree? Bottom Line: While...
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The So-Called Professional “Movie Critics” are just plain WRONG—”Welcome to...
True Love at 1:6 Scale— Stars “Captain Hogie” and “Nicol” share a dance during a tender scene taken from “Welcome to Marwen,” a truly touching, heartwarming, and FUN 1:6 scale fantasy-drama from...
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2018 is History—Happy New Year, 1:6 Scalers!
Bottom Line: We may have missed the deadline on this, but our sincerest and best wishes go out today to every one of you out there in the ever-growing (and ever-exciting!) 1:6 scale collecting and...
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Gird Your Loins, Joeheads—Toylanta 2019 is Just Around the Corner—and it’s...
Beloved GIjOE and Toy Show Set for March 8-10, 2019 We LOVE when our far-reaching corps of fearless Field Reporters do our work for us. In this case, “Mighty” Marten Jallad recently contacted the news...
View ArticleNew 1:6 Scale-ish “Retro Electronics” From Japan
Bottom Line: Techmoan’s video says it all. And these miniature electronic beauties are being sold NOW over on Amazon. If you’re interested in picking some up, we suggest you follow the links provided...
View Article“WarWire” Assembly Demonstrated in Newest of Series of Instructional Videos...
Bottom Line: A quick heads up to all the loyal “PoPsters” out there in 1:6 land—Longtime sole sponsor of The Joe Report, Patches of Pride has just uploaded another of their “instructional videos” over...
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“Donut Be Naughty” Christmas PJs for 12″ G.I.Joes
It’s a Cozy Joe Christmas— GIjOE looks happy in his new pair of PJs from Christmas Couture. Box ‘Em Up— Here’s what the box looks like in the store. Look for it in the Christmas aisle. Bottom Line: We...
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Wayne Faucher Creates Unique "What if?" Custom Figure of Beatles' Paul...
Sometimes articles for The Joe Report just fall right into our lap. Such is the case today— In an extraordinary example of kindness and karma, “Wonderful” Wayne Faucher had just completed a PERFECT,...
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BUMMER! Toylanta/Joelanta 2020—is CANCELED
Bottom Line: You already know the reasons. Here’s the official word from the show organizers: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTWith an ache in our heart, we announce that after an extremely difficult deliberation,...
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“ROCK” ON! Custom 1:6 Sgt. Rock Figure by Wayne “The Brain” Faucher Sets...
SGT. ROCK (center) and his compatriots LIVE in Wayne Faucher’s 1:6 scale world! (Photo: WEF) It’s time for more 1:6 scale greatness from renowned comic book inker and custom action figure maker, Wayne...
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SHOCKER!—Patches of Pride Esta KAPUT-ski!
After 22 years of dedicated service to the 1:6 scale community, Patches of Pride (PoP) owner Mark Otnes has apparently decided to call it “quits.” Besides being the world’s go-to source for 1:6 scale...
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Preserving Action Figure Emphemera
Since I’ve shuttered Patches of Pride, I’ve been deep-cleaning the vast PoP IHQ office complex and its near-endless, basement warehouse storage facility. In the process, I’ve uncovered numerous things...
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SHOCKER— Venerable 1:6 Scale “Patches of Pride” Business Name Reappears Under...
It didn’t take long— Recently, a savvy entrepreneur known only as “PridePete,” swept in and claimed the renowned business name (and website URL!) of former 1:6 scale accessories supplier, Patches of...
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Atten-HUT! “Action Man,” Makes Appearance in Upcoming BBC2 Film, “My Name is...
Bottom Line: Anytime UK’s stalwart 12″ action figure makes an on-screen appearance, it’s worth a look-see by his loyal legion of fans around the world. Fortunately, the reviews for the upcoming motion...
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Disney’s New 12-Inch “She-Hulk” Action Figure is in 1:6 Scale—and You Can Buy...
The POWER of good toy design is obvious in Disney’s new 1:6 Scale “She-Hulk” action figure We know—Disney’s action figures have always been for little kids. They’re typically undersized, with giant...
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13TH ANNUAL “FIGURECON” SET FOR OCTOBER 15-16
Bottom Line: The Sixth Scale Collectors Club is ready to host its 13th Annual FIGURECON in Batavia, OH (just east of Cincinnati off of I-275) on October 15th and 16th. In addition to hundreds of 1/6...
View ArticleKentucky 2023 GIjOE Show Report w/Pics!
2023 GI Joe Winterfest Part One Bottom Line: While the Editor of The Joe Report is taking longer naps, you can always count on his counterpart, famed “PopCulteer” Rudy Panucci, to come through and...
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Happy New Year, GIjOE Fans!
Just a quick note from the staff here at The Joe Report—While the reportage here at The Joe Report may have slowed up quite a bit (Mark is now working on some books), we just wanted to let you know...
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