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Discussion with Round2 Exec, Ed Catto, Reveals Current Development Status and...
Professional “Lady Action” models hired by Round 2 to promote Captain Action products have been attired in full-length blue-n-black body suits, set off with a leather skirt, belt and knee-high boots....
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Study Confirms China’s Ascension as “World’s Leading Manufacturer and...
Chinese workers assembling the world’s toys in a factory in Panyu, China. (Photo: Reuters/Aly Song) Market Research Firm Officially Confirms the Obvious Finally! We can stop holding our collective...
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Prototype G.I. Joes Fail to Sell (Again) at Auction
The original, one-of-a-kind GIjOE prototype action figure stands 12-inches tall and was completely hand-crafted by Hasbro artisans to “pitch” the idea as a new toy line for introduction at the 1964 Toy...
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Collectors Group Learns to Apply “Teamwork Strategies” to Achieve Greater...
This giant, hand-painted, freak-show banner heralding “Nina, the Headless Wonder” was easily spotted by attendees at the recent “Third Sunday Market” in Bloomington, IL. By contrast, locating 12-inch...
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New “Flag of Honor” Commemorates 9/11 Victims
A new “Flag of Honor” displayed outside the headquarters building of The Joe Report today, 9/11/13. Proceeds from sales of the commemorative flags benefit 9/11-related charities. (Photo: Mark Otnes)...
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NYCC Exclusive “Captain Action” Coloring Book Intended for Kids———But Appeals...
Copies of this all-new, retro-modern Captain Action “sketch and coloring book” will be sold to fans attending the New York City Comic Con, October 10-13, 2013. Outstanding! (Photo: Joe Ahern, Round 2)...
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SHOCKER! Fabled “2001 Twinch Squad” Spacesuit Uniform Sets Slashed in Price...
This group photo supplied by Hobby Crash shows three of the four known uniform set colors. Only the blue version is missing. (Photo: Hobby Crash) In an unheard of offering, individual Twinch Squad...
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Holy WOW, Batman! Hot Toys Reveals All-New Pics of Upcoming 1:6 Scale Batman...
We’ll keep this short and sweet, Bat-Fans! In a surprise press release received today from official Batman licensee, Hot Toys, we learn that: “Hot Toys is excited to introduce the 1/6th scale Batman...
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2nd Annual D/FW G.I. Joe & Action Figure Show Set For Saturday, September 21,...
Heads up, Joeheads! One of the best GIjOE and action figure shows in the U.S. is set to rock Grapevine, Texas tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 21) between 10AM and 4PM. The event will feature dealers from...
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TJR’s “Video Pick of the Week” #16: “The Adventures of GIjOE: The Kayak Attack”
It’s a Sea Sled vs. SUPER Sea Sled Showdown! The members of the Central Illinois GIjOE Collector’s Club (CIGCC) have just released another of their entertaining club videos. As usual, the members hope...
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1/6th UK Collectors Club Hosting “Welsh Action Figure Show” on October 27th...
Entrance to the “Severn Bridge Social Club” in Chepstow, UK. (Photo: Google Maps) Pip-pip! Cheerio! And all that sort of ROT! Have you ever wondered where fans in the UK go to get a fix of their...
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Is Arkansas About to Become a “Joe-Free” State? Lone G.I. Joe Collector...
Loyal GIjOE fan, Douglas Kidd (shown above, with his first childhood GIjOE), has revealed to The Joe Report that he has been unable to locate ANY other 1:6 scale Joe collectors in the state of...
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Special Guest Editorial: “The Past, Present, and Future of the 1:6 Scale G.I....
Sharing with friends. That’s what Joe shows are all about. Above (l to r), “Mighty” Matt Stevenson, “Charming” Chet Peters and “Dashing” David Howard at Joelanta 2012. (Photo: David Howard) A young...
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Hot Toys Reveals Prices for New Batman & Robin
Pre-orders are now being accepted by major online retailers for the new 1966 Batman and Robin 1:6 scale action figures being produced by Hot Toys (final prototypes shown above). Photo: Hot Toys...
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Ebay Dealer Uses Subtle Sex-Appeal to Help Sell G.I. Joes, Assorted Toys &...
Respected GIjOE ebay dealer, Tina “Smileygirl2012,” posed recently with a 12-inch Stormtrooper, while wearing little more than a T-shirt and a smile. “Use the FORCE, Luke!” (Photo: Smileygirl2012)...
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Hot Toys’ New Suite of 1:6 Scale “Robocop” Collectibles Prompts Fans of...
Three new 1:6 scale Robocop products from Hot Toys (a Robocop action figure, docking station chair, and ED-209) are sure to thrill fans of Detroit’s finest, sci-fi law enforcer. (Photo: Hot Toys)...
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“Celebrating 50 Years”: G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Announces Plans For Golden...
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dallas, TX, the site of JoeCon 2014. (Photo: Hyatt) Will It Be a “Big Deal in Big D?” Or Another Indy-Style DUD? 50 years is a long time. Or…it’s merely a “blink of an eye,”...
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“America’s First Frogman,” U.S. Navy Master Chief Gunner’s Mate John Spence,...
John Spence, “America’s First Frogman.” (Photo: LA Times) “John Spence fought for our country with nothing more than a Ka-Bar knife, a pack of explosives and a diving rig.” —Rick Kaiser, Executive...
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Happy Veterans Day! Thanks to All Who Served!
(Photo: US Department of Veterans Affairs)
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Syfy’s Reality TV Series That Was Too FUN to Die: Stan Lee’s “Who Wants to Be...
In this promo photo, Stan Lee (center) poses with the contestants from the second season of his “Who Wants to be a Superhero?” competition-reality show. (Photo: Syfy) Comics legend, Stan Lee, appears...
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