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X Review: “Dark Ninja”

The GI JOE Retaliation line from Hasbro finally gives us a ninja that's not dressed in white, red, yellow, purple, green, or blue... and ISN'T Snake Eyes! Come on in and have a look! Read More »

Joe Con 2013 Preview

We have the first preview of the 2013 G.I. Joe Convention set and so far it's pretty underwhelming. The first 3 figures that have been released are all part of the Cobra Demolitions team. Read More »

State of the Hobby

With the recent announcement by Hasbro and Mattel regarding toys losing the edge to electronic devices and games, one is left to wonder what this means for Action Figures. Action figures have been a staple to growing up for boys of all ages. Lately, Hasbro and Mattel and any other action figure manufacturer tend to leave their lines dedicated to movies and games. Comic action movies are a big hit with kids, so it makes sense to make a line for those movies. However, this creates a void when a movie has been out for awhile and no new movie line to take it’s place. Stores tend to fill the gaps on the shelves with excess lines and toys that do not appeal to the same genre of collectors and kids. A new problem is all the recent shootings and negativity towards guns is probably making ... Read More »

Joe Con 2013 Update

The G.I. Joe Convention brochure is now online.  The brochure has everything you need to know about the Convention including the special guests and attractions. The most important information in the brochure is the 2013 Box Set.  For the first time this year we have confirmation on exactly what figures will be in the set.  You can check out Nocturnal Fire below: Night Force Joes: Charbroil Hit N Run Muskrat Physche Out Repeater Spearhead with Max Cobra Demolitions Team: Mortal(leader) Letal Crimson ASP(new Female character) Cobra Frag Vipers x 3 Cobra SAW Vipers x 3 Here is a quote from the brochure: This fan favorite and highly requested team contains several of the classic Night Force members and some new additions available for the first time in the modern era 25A style.  Each of these great teams comes with their classic weapons, ... Read More »

NECA Gears of War First Look

NECA released a preliminary packaging photo showing 4 figures via their Twitter account a few days ago. This is the first released photo of the soon to be released 3.75" Gears of War figures. The cards shown all have the same card art however that won't be the case when released. Read More »

2012 Officer Club Recap

Each new year several media outlets take time to revisit the previous year sharing the good the bad and the ugly. During the final few months of 2012 I considered the idea of creating a year in review editorial or even a type of awards for the site. As I was tossing around ideas I decided to focus my attention to one of the greatest features of the site.  What I’m going to discuss is one of the most asked about sections of the forum.  Several members both old and new are curious about it’s perks and what really goes on in what we call the Officers Club. The purpose of the Officers Club is to help offset some of the  site’s yearly cost so we can remain 100% corporate advertisement free.  We have always felt that accepting money from ... Read More »

February Banner Contest

It’s that time of the Month again! Wait.. what? Oh.. right.. The theme for the February Banner Contest is Free For All with No Photoshop Here is a quote from Banner Contest runner Major Blood: “Did not think of anything good so it’s a free for all for the second month of the year.  No photo shop though so you all will have to raw dog it.” The Monthly Banner Contest has been one of the most successful and favorite features here on the Fighting 1:18th.  The contest started on our original site before the infamous crash of 2011.  For those that are new to the contest,  it’s very simple.  A forum member can submit a dio picture entry into the contest.  Towards the end of the month we place all the photos together and let the forum members vote for their favorite ... Read More »