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I shant say what I want to say for I will be banned. Just picture lots of swearwords

Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Web Services have launched the GenAI Creators’ Fund and announced its first three greenlit projects. The fund helps professional filmmakers build generative AI production workflows. It offers grants for proof-of-concept projects and short films from creators with large digital audiences who have lacked access to professional production resources. It also gives startups building production technology a chance to test and refine their tools against real studio workflows. Speaking at AI on the Lot, Amazon MGM Studios unveiled three animated series from the fund. Cupcake & Friends, from BuzzFeed Studios, follows a relatable cupcake and her friends as they navigate the funny and chaotic challenges of a sleepover. Love, Diana Music Hunters centers on a young K-pop band and was created by Albie Hecht, former Nickelodeon entertainment president and a developer of SpongeBob SquarePants. Punky Duck follows a lovable punk duck and his best friend, Smiley Cat, as they race through an exaggerated version of Los Angeles. The series comes from Emmy winner Jorge R. Gutierrez, creator of El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera and Maya and the Three, and director of The Book of Life. All three will debut on Prime Video at a later date. The program is powered by Project Nara, Amazon MGM Studios’ AI production platform built on AWS. Used only by the studio and selected fund participants, Nara integrates AI production agents with widely used creative software, including Maya, Blender, Nuke, Unreal Engine, and Adobe tools. The platform combines third-party video models with Amazon MGM Studios’ proprietary models trained on its existing intellectual property to address cinematic challenges such as character consistency, smooth motion, and continuity across shots. Amazon MGM Studios says the platform is designed to support, not replace, human creativity. Its core features include a model-agnostic system that assigns each task to the most suitable AI model, production-aware agents that retain creative context across projects, a camera-to-cloud workflow that preserves on-set data, and provenance tracking to help protect intellectual property. AWS provides the cloud infrastructure and AI services that support the platform and enable end-to-end AI content creation. "Amazon has quietly and methodically assembled the only end-to-end AI content creation ecosystem in the industry, spanning from infrastructure to creative tools to distribution and funding of creative content,” said Samira Bakhtiar, GM of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports, AWS. “Project Nara illustrates how AWS can help filmmakers of all kinds bring AI to the full creative pipeline, from concept to screen, using a wide range of familiar models and tools on a cloud trusted by the entertainment industry. With investments like the GenAI Creators’ Fund, our collaboration with Innovative Dreams around hybrid filmmaking, and partnerships with leading generative AI providers like Luma and fal, AWS is building an ecosystem for human creativity powered by AI.”

Is he ever going to update the articulation? My god that diaper is so stupid. McF is always 2 decades behind behind everyone despite initially setting the bar

The 26th annual Golden Trailer Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Morgan Jay at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, celebrated excellence in motion picture marketing, trailers, and posters. Amazon MGM Studios’ sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary took home the prestigious Best of Show prize for its outstanding preview titled "Chance." Created by marketing agency Wild Card Creative Group, the trailer was highly praised by Golden Trailer Awards Executive Director Evelyn Brady as a "master class" featuring spectacular visuals, arresting sound design, and disarming humor. Project Hail Mary finished the event with 5 total wins. In addition to Best of Show, it won Best Drama, Best Fantasy/Adventure, Best Music, and Best Action TrailerByte for a Feature Film. AV Squad was crowned Agency of the Year for the third consecutive year, amassing a total of 14 wins across its trailers and print campaigns. Warner Bros. Pictures also enjoyed a strong night with 22 wins, fueled heavily by three awards each for One Battle After Another, Weapons, and Sinners. The Walt Disney Company led all Hollywood distributors at the event, securing a staggering 29 wins across its various studio divisions. Here are all of the 2026 Golden Trailer Awards winners: Best of Show Project Hail Mary “Chance,” Amazon MGM Studios, Wild Card Creative Group Agency of the Year AV Squad Best Action The Running Man, “What It Takes,” Paramount, BOND Best Animation/Family Sketch “Creative,” Angel Studios, Wild Card Creative Group Best Comedy Anaconda, “O.M.G.,” Sony Pictures, Requiem Best Documentary Bio Pic of an Individual Pee Wee As Himself – Trailer, HBO, Mark Woollen & Associates Best Documentary Subject The Tale of Silyan, National Geographic, Requiem Best Drama Project Hail Mary “Chance,” Amazon MGM Studios, Wild Card Creative Group Best Fantasy/Adventure Project Hail Mary, “Message,” Amazon MGM Studios, Buddha Jones Best Horror Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, “Katie,” Warner Bros., Requiem Best Independent Trailer Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die “Revolution,” Briarcliff Entertainment, AV Squad Best Music Project Hail Mary “Chance,” Amazon MGM Studios, Wild Card Creative Group Best Summer 2026 Blockbuster Trailer Disclosure Day, “Know,” Universal Pictures, Buddha Jones Best Teaser The Devil Wears Prada 2, “Catwalk,” 20th Century Studios, Buddha Jones Best Thriller Weapons – “Beware,” Warner Bros., Mark Woollen & Associates Best Video Game Trailer Silent Hill f, Live Action Trailer, Konami Digital America, Create Advertising Group Most Original Trailer Wuthering Heights “Everything,” Warner Bros. Pictures, Wild Card Creative Group Best Comedy Trailer for a TV/Streaming Series Nobody Wants This: Season 2, “Lucky,” Netflix, Requiem Best Drama Trailer for a TV/Streaming Series The Pitt Season 2, Return Trailer, HBO Max, Aspect Best Faith Based Trailer Midwinter Break “Secret,” Focus Features, ZEALOT Best Independent Trailer Ultra Low (for film budget shot under $3.2million) If I Go Will They Miss Me, Salaud Morisset, Good Hands Best Motion/Title Graphics Tron: Ares, “Flynn Lives,” Walt Disney Studios, Create Advertising Group Best Original Score Dune: Part 3, Warner Bros., Jax Best Romance Wuthering Heights “Everything,” Warner Bros. Pictures, Wild Card Creative Group Best Sound Editing undertone, “Silence,” A24, Major Major Best Voice Over (The Don LaFontaine Award) Mortal Kombat 2, “Uncaged” teaser, Warner Bros., Aspect Golden Fleece Waltzing With Brando, “Offer,” Iconic Releasing, Remote Control Video Creative Trashiest Trailer Faces of Death “Attention,” IFC, AV Squad Best Foreign Action The Furious “Brawler,” Lionsgate, AV Squad Best Foreign Animation/Family ALICE IN WONDERLAND, TNT4 CHANNEL Best Foreign Comedy Fackham Hall, “Filthy,” Entertainment, Silk Factory Best Foreign Documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, Made in Copenhagen, Intermission Film Best Foreign Drama Sentimental Value “Family,” NEON, ZEALOT Best Foreign Horror Exit 8, Neon, Intermission Film Best Foreign Independent Trailer Sound of Falling, MUBI, MUBI LAB Best Foreign Music Ambleside, AMG Intl Film, Good Hands Best Foreign Teaser No Other Choice, The Axe Teaser, NEON, Aspect Best Foreign Thriller SHARP CORNER, Elevation Pictures & Vertical, Champ and Pepper Most Original Foreign Trailer Resurrection – Trailer, Janus Films, Mark Woollen & Associates Best Action TV Spot One Battle After Another – “Pursuit,” Warner Bros., MOCEAN Best Animation/Family TV Spot Hoppers, TV “Crazy (Super Bowl)”, Walt Disney Studios, X/AV Best Comedy TV Spot One Battle After Another “Offense,” Warner Bros., MOCEAN Best Documentary TV spot Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, National Geographic, Mark Woollen & Associates Best Drama TV Spot Sinners “Forever,” Warner Bros. Pictures, Wild Card Creative Group Best Fantasy Adventure TV Spot Wicked: For Good, “Legacy,” Universal Pictures, Requiem Best Foreign TV Spot Sentimental Value “Daughters,” NEON, ZEALOT Best Graphics in a TV Spot Tron: Ares, “Time Is Up,” The Walt Disney Company, Tiny Hero Best Horror TV Spot Weapons “See Archer,” Warner Bros. Pictures, AV Squad Best Independent TV Spot Together, “Gift,” NEON, Requiem Best Music TV Spot Avatar: Fire and Ash “Greatest,” Walt Disney Studios, Rogue Creative Agency Best Sound Editing in a TV spot Michael “Snap,” Lionsgate, AV Squad Best Thriller TV Spot Sinners, “Sermon,” Warner Bros, Create Advertising Group Most Original TV Spot The Fantastic Four: First Steps – “Future Proof,” Walt Disney Studios, MOCEAN Best Action for a TV/Streaming Series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf “Pawn,” Amazon MGM Studios & Prime Video, AV Squad Best Animation/Family (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, “Run,” Netflix, Requiem Best Documentary/Reality (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Tsunami: Race Against Time, “Survive” trailer, National Geographic, Aspect Best Fantasy Adventure (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Wednesday: Season 2, “Savior,” Netflix, Requiem Best Foreign (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Unfamiliar, “Trust” trailer, Netflix, Silk Factory Best Graphics in a (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series The Beauty – :60 “Star Sell,” FX, FX Design Best Horror/Thriller (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series IT: Welcome to Derry, “Clown,” HBO Max, Buddha Jones Best Music (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Monster: The Ed Gein Story, “Sin,” Netflix, Requiem Best Original Score (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Chief of War, “Gods & Men,” Apple TV, GrandSon Best Sound Editing in a (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Netflix UK, ZEALOT Best Voice Over in a (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series HBO Max, Brand Promo “Hits Different,” HBO Max, BOND Most Original (Trailer/Teaser) – TV/Streaming Series Pluribus “Message,” Apple TV, ZEALOT Best OTO (One Time Only) Special Presenting the 2026 Best Picture Nominees, The Academy of Motion Pictures and Science, REBEL Best Promo for a TV Network Earth Month, “Senses,” National Geographic, Requiem Best Action TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, “Flatline 30,” Marvel Television, Aspect Best Animation/Family TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series Maul: Shadow Lord TV30 “Get Mauled,” Lucasfilm, Aspect Best Comedy TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, “Golden Bachelor,” FX, FX In House Best Documentary/Reality TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time :60, National Geographic, Buddha Jones Best Drama TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series Landman “Hunter”, Paramount+, ZEALOT Best Horror/Thriller TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series Alien: Earth – “3:06 Gestation,” FX, FX Design / Tendril Best Music TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series Fallout, “Slide Review,” Amazon MGM Studios, Tiny Hero Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series The Beauty, “Big Pharma,” FX, FX In House Home Ent | Best Digital – Action Sisu: Road to Revenge “Sisu Comes Home,” Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Jump! Creative Home Ent | Best Digital – Animation/Family How To Train Your Dragon – “Epic Friendship,” Universal, REBEL Home Ent | Best Digital – Comedy Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary, “25 Coffees for 25 Years,” Warner Bros. Discovery, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Marketing Home Ent | Best Digital – Drama NUREMBERG, “STRAP YOURSELF IN,” Sony Pictures Classics, LIVEBAD Creative Home Ent | Best Digital – Fantasy Adventure Andor S2, “Heavy Heart,” Disney+, GrandSon Home Ent |Best Digital – Horror/Thriller Sinners – Trailer “Iconic Bonus,” Warner Bros, REBEL Most Innovative Advertising for a Feature Film The Naked Gun, Save PSA, Paramount Pictures, Aspect Best Action TrailerByte for a Feature Film Project Hail Mary, Digital Campaign, Amazon MGM Studios, Tiny Hero Best Animation TrailerByte for a Feature Film Hoppers, Digital Spots, The Walt Disney Company, Tiny Hero Best Comedy TrailerByte for a Feature Film Good Fortune, Digital Campaign, Lionsgate, GrandSon Best Drama TrailerByte for a Feature Film The Testament of Ann Lee | Social Spots, Searchlight Pictures, AV Squad Best Horror TrailerByte for a Feature Film Weapons | Social Spots, Warner Bros. Pictures, AV Squad Best Thriller TrailerByte for a Feature Film Bugonia, “Good Luck” Social, Universal Pictures, Make it Social Best Viral Campaign for a Feature Film One Battle After Another, Digital Campaign, Warner Bros., X/AV Most Innovative Advertising for a TV/Streaming SERIES Bridgerton S4, “You Shall Go To The Ball,” Netflix, MAKE IT SOCIAL Best Action TrailerByte for a TV/Streaming SERIES The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Digital Campaign, Amazon MGM Studios, Tiny Hero Best Comedy TrailerByte for a TV/Streaming SERIES Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, “Pieces of the Past,” Disney, Intermission Film Best Drama TrailerByte for a TV/Streaming SERIES Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, “ASMR,” Peacock, Trailer Park Group Best Thriller TrailerByte for a TV/Streaming SERIES Alien: Earth “Blood,” FX, ZEALOT Best Viral Campaign for a TV/Streaming SERIES Black Mirror S7, TCKR Systems Social Campaign, Netflix, Make it Social Best BTS/EPK for a Feature Film (Under 2minutes) Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, “Becoming Bruce,” The Walt Disney Studios, Tiny Hero Best BTS/EPK for a Feature Film (Over 2minutes) Agony & Ecstasy: The Music and Movement of Ann Lee, Searchlight Pictures, The Hive Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Under 2minutes) Wonder Man, “The Slattery Method,” The Walt Disney Studios, Tiny Hero Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Over 2minutes) The Last of Us: Inside the Episode 202, HBO Max, HBO Marketing AV Best Action Poster The Fantastic Four: First Steps “Payoff,” Walt Disney Studios, ZEALOT Best Animation/Family Poster KPop Demon Hunters – Payoff Poster, Netflix, AV Print Best Billboard (for Feature Film or TV/Streaming Series) Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2 – Experiential Water Billboard, Disney Branded Television Best Comedy Poster Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die – Payoff Poster, Briarcliff Entertainment, AV Print Best Documentary Poster Wick is Pain – Filmstrip, Lionsgate, AV Print Best Drama Poster Train Dreams, “Illustrated Payoff,” Netflix, GrandSon Best Foreign Poster Sound of Falling, mk2 Films, Intermission Film Best Horror Poster The Conjuring: Last Rites, Teaser, Warner Bros., WORKS ADV Best Independent Poster Dracula, SND, Leroy & Rose Best International Poster Orwell 2 + 2 = 5, Le Pacte, Leroy & Rose Best Motion Poster Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair – Motion Poster, Lionsgate, AV Print Best Teaser Poster Ballerina – Smoking Gun Poster, Lionsgate, AV Print Best Thriller Poster The End of Oak Street, Warner Bros., WORKS ADV Best Wildposts (Teaser Campaign)/ Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – “Bus Shelter Domination,” Focus Features, AV Print Most Original Poster Rental Family, Alternate Artwork, Searchlight, Intermission Film Best Comedy Poster (for a TV/streaming series) The Muppet Show – “Theater,” Disney, Leroy & Rose Best Documentary/Reality Poster (for a TV/streaming series) Fear Factor, Key Art, Fox, Trailer Park Group Best Drama/Action Poster (for a TV/streaming series) Memory Of A Killer, FOX, Leroy & Rose Best Horror/Thriller Poster (for a TV/streaming series) Squid Game S3, “Coffin” teaser, Netflix, The Refinery Best Wildposts (for a TV/streaming series) Monster: The Ed Gein Story, “Wildposts,” Netflix, GrandSon

For the first time in months, action figure collectors across the world are reportedly experiencing "toy hunts that don’t feel emotionally devastating", thanks to warmer temperatures and increasing sunshine. ToyFarce investigated... After spending an entire winter driving from Target to Walmart dressed like arctic explorers or Hoth rebels, collectors are finally enjoying the simple pleasure of entering stores without removing 12 layers of clothing first: "Honestly, it feels great!" said local collector Kevin, while carrying an iced coffee during his fourth toy hunt of the day. "Usually, when I don't find the figure I want, I sit in my freezing car questioning every life decision that brought me here. But now? The sun is shining, birds are chirping... I still didn't find anything, but somehow I feel okay about it!" According to experts, sunny weather has dramatically improved the overall toy hunting experience, even when stores continue offering the exact same assortment of Marvel Legends Eternals figures and that one Black Series Lando Calrissian figure (you know the one). "Winter toy hunts can be brutal" explained a behavioral analyst. "Collectors are already angry before entering the store because they had to scrape ice off the windshield at 7AM to check if a new Marvel Legends wave had magically appeared overnight. But in spring? They can calmly stroll through the aisles pretending they were 'already in the area anyway'. It's way nicer for the morale!" Several collectors confirmed that warmer weather has also led to an increase in unnecessary toy hunts: "I absolutely did not need to go toy hunting today..." admitted one collector while visiting his sixth Ross store in two hours. "But it's sunny outside!. What am I supposed to do? Stay home and be responsible?" Still, many say the seasonal change has helped them reconnect with the true spirit of collecting: driving around aimlessly, buying coffee, and convincing themselves the next store will definitely have the figure. One collector was reported to be "having one of the best toy hunts in months" despite purchasing absolutely nothing. More news at 11:00... Collector surprisingly okay after unsuccessful toy hunt thanks to "nice little walk in the sun"? *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

Shown below is the new DC Comics Champion Class Harley Quinn 1/12 scale model kit from Blokees. Stay tuned for more details! Meet Harley Quinn — bold, chaotic, and impossible to ignore — now joining the lineup! She doesn’t follow rules, and ordinary isn’t her style. Every moment with her turns into a scene you can’t look away from. Ready to bring a little chaos to your shelf?

LOL BMac has enough charisma to be able to introduce Lenny's replacement. I don't think you would need to fly someone in special like Larson to do that, and since it sounds like Larson is hosting all four fanstreams, your theory of introducing a new design lead doesn't sound very plausible to me. This isn't live television or needs to be some big production. The point of these fanstreams is to get information out about products a company wants you to spend your money on. Yeah if you have the people who actually work on those products coming in to talk about it then I think its worth doing because it adds an extra element of info, but I don't really see a point of bringing in someone outside of Hasbro who has never worked on the product. You can just have BMAC or BMAC and Emily show it and it would be fine if you don't have anyone on the actual design team available to be on the stream.

How do you know they won't? Maybe the new design lead is a little camera shy and they wanted someone with more charisma than BMac and the new guy on the stream with them.

Dan's a great Youtuber but it will be a challenge to remain upbeat about the line's future... even for him. Just give us a picture of what Lenny's last will and testament was for the gang and we will provide suitable golf claps.

I have no idea what to make of these figures. That Evil-Lyn looked completely awful when it was shown at a convention. But these shots make it almost look like Alison Brie (who is awesome, of course). I ended up preordering her, but I can see regretting it. Mattel faces can be just terrible (as every recent Teela figure shows).

Shown below is a preview for the upcoming Kaiyodo Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi DC Comics Black Flash figure. Stay-tuned for more details soon.

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Tamashii Nations has announced four upcoming S.H.Figuarts 2026 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive figures, including: Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Gogeta -Exclusive Edition- Super Saiyan Son Goku (Mini) from Dragon Ball DAIMA -Exclusive Edition- Naruto Uzumaki [Kurama Link Mode] -Courageous Strength That Binds- -Exclusive Edition- Super Saiyan Gotenks -Exclusive Edition Stay tuned for further updates as they become available.

If it's a Cobra Commander with a throne, you really have to think it *must* be a hooded version as there's no other existing version that would excite collectors enough to shell out the high price they charge for that sort of 'small vehicle' format. Semi-transparent faceplate with drone sure isn't going to...

Shown below are the new Mattel Masters of the Universe Chronicles Evil-Lyn and Teela figures, based on the upcoming 2026 Masters of the Universe movie. Both figures are now available for pre-order on Amazon. Pre-Order Chronicles Evil-Lyn Pre-Order Chronicles Teela About Chronicles Evil-Lyn: This Chronicles Evil-Lyn figure based on the 2026 Masters of the Universe movie brings incredibly detailed screen-to-shelf design at 1:12 scale. This collector-level action figure matches the appearance of the Evil Warrior Goddess in the live-action movie, including the likeness of actress Alison Brie. Ultimate posability is delivered through deluxe articulation, with 30 movable joints. Vary her action poses with an extra set of hands, her signature magical staff, and a soft goods cape. The Chronicles line celebrates the Masters of the Universe movie at 1:12 scale. Fans can build an entire showcase of good versus evil. Each figure sold separately, subject to availability. Deluxe window box packaging with movie-inspired graphics allows for display in or out of the box. This Chronicles Evil-Lyn is suitable for fans 6 years and older, who will appreciate the preservation of MOTU traditions combined with a popular collector scale and modern design elements. About Chronicles Teela: This Chronicles Teela figure based on the 2026 Masters of the Universe movie brings incredibly detailed screen-to-shelf design at 1:12 scale. This collector-level action figure matches the appearance of the Heroic Warrior Goddess in the live-action movie, including the likeness of actress Camila Mendes. Ultimate posability is delivered through deluxe articulation, with 30 movable joints. Vary her battle poses with alternate heads with different hairstyles, a set of weapons-ready hands, and sword, rifle, and blaster accessories. The Chronicles line celebrates the Masters of the Universe movie at 1:12 scale. Fans can build an entire showcase of good versus evil. Each figure sold separately, subject to availability. Deluxe window box packaging with movie-inspired graphics allows for display in or out of the box. This Chronicles Teela is suitable for fans 6 years and older, who will appreciate the preservation of MOTU traditions combined with a popular collector scale and modern design elements.

A hooded Commander is an easy skip for me. I've hated the figure since I was a kid (even though I was excited to send away for it and get it in the mail). I just vastly prefer the normal Sunbow/V1 Commander, which I already have.

Tamashii Nations has posted some images of the upcoming S.H.Figuarts Jolyne Cujoh action figure. Pre-orders open June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm JST for the upcoming December 2026 release. Stay tuned for more updates! Jolyne Cujoh from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean joins S.H.Figuarts! The culmination of S.H.Figuarts engineering results in a newly developed articulation system, allowing you to recreate iconic and dynamic action poses. Tamashii Digital Coloring is adopted to capture her facial features. A dedicated display base with an original printed design is included to support bold posing. String action poses when her Stand ability is activated can also be freely recreated.

Maybe they'll use Dan to introduce the next design team? I mean the criticism that he's the not the Pixel Dan of GI Joe is sort of fair. He's a very likeable guy and is very good on camera but he's not exactly dedicated to Joe. I do love his channel though so no hate from me. I don't know if there really is a direct analog to Pixel Dan and MOTU in the Joe fandom really. And I already have a hooded CC with throne. First thing I bought when Hasbro released the Snake Supreme CC way back as the first Classified SDCC exclusive. Thankfully one of the reveals will be an easy pass. I feel like I'll be spending lots on preorders so anything I can skip will make my wallet (and wife) happy.

After doing some digging I can say with about 98% certainty this is a tease for a Deluxe Hooded Cobra Commander with Throne that will be released as a Fan-Channel exclusive (No Amazon).

Our sponsor BigBadToyStore.com is teasing what they say will be a new G.I. Joe Classified Cobra Commander with Throne figure. Fear has a new throne. The G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Commander with Throne Set is coming.....prepare your collection for the rise of Cobra. Thissss… is the face of real power! Pre-order coming ssssssoon! It seems very likely to me this figure will feature at least one hooded headsculpt. It looks like this will be a Fan-Channel release. I have seen indications we would be getting a Deluxe Hooded Cobra Commander figure this year released as a Fan-Channel exclusive so that may be what this is teasing. The accessory with the Cobra wrapped around the globe is one we have gotten before in the Classified line and it's origins stem from an old advertisement for the Parker Bros. G.I. Joe console game back in the 80s that showed a Hooded Cobra Commander holding it. When more details which will likely come during YoJoe June become available, we will be sure to update you here.

Problem is he is taking the place of the lead designer here. He doesn't work for Hasbro or on the GIJoe team, so its gonna be a sales guy and an influencer. It is what it is but IMO it would have been better to introduce Lenny's replacement during the "Big" GIJoe month assuming they have a replacement, and if they don't then that it a problem in it's own right.

Dan has appeared with the Classified team on at least two previous fan streams (it might have been three). He also doesn't beef with other youtubers the way too many guys who dedicate their channels to GI Joe unfortunately do. It's not like they could go with Christopher MacLeod from The Full Force, as fun as that might be, because he's a Boss Fight employee (not a recent thing). Dan Larsen also has more on-screen charisma than a lot of them have. He is a proven and uncontroversial choice.

Never knew that chinese mythology had werewolves too... Anyway, he looks cool, but will cost a lot, I bet.

I have to admit, the fact that so many of the "retro" repaints sold out quick surprised me. I still believe that both False Face & Louie the Lilac could be made with Batman '66 suit figures & then make a new head sculpt + new paint colors for the suits. Mad Hatter would need a new suit torso & head sculpt, but legs & arms could be used from previously made figures. Shame, Archer, & Minstrel would need more new parts, so those would be deal breakers. The BTAS line could easily produce a BTAS Black Mask by using a BTAS BAF Bruce Wayne body with a repainted suit & just a new head sculpt with hat. A BTAS Joker in trench coat could be used to create the planned BTAS Hush figure by using the body for a repaint & change the color of the trench coat from grey to brown. Then add a new head sculpt. Todd, are you listening?