New G.I. Joe Figures Come with Extra Resolution
Because they’re figures based on the upcoming, PG-13 rated G.I. Joe: Resolute cartoon, written by Warren Ellis (I actually almost typed Cobra Ellis, and I’m not sure if that’s significant in some way or not). From left to right, that’s Shockblast (who?), Destro, Storm Shadow and Tunnel Rat; while I’m not wild about the figures themselves, I can see how these designs would look nifty when animated, so I’m still mightily looking forward to Resolute. Frankly, it’s a G.I. Joe cartoon where Joes die?the figures could be made out of Lincoln Logs and I’d still be looking forward to it. (Via HissTank)
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