Monday, March 25, 2013

G.I. Joe – Retaliation

imageMark your calendar.   March 28th is the day that G.I. Joe will come back to the big screens throughout Canada.   Their new movie is titles G.I. Joe Retaliation and the heroes will not onlu fight their mortal enemy Cobra but they will be forced to contend with threats from within the government that will jeopardize their existence.    My husband and I are looking forward to watch this movie when it comes out.   We really enjoyed the first one and are anticipating lots of action in the new movie.

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Hasbro is once again coming out with a wide range of products based on the new movie for kids of all ages – yes let’s admit it some adults are pretty much big fans of the G.I. Joe characters.    My oldest son is trying to get as many comics from G.I. Joe as possible.  He is particularly happy to possess an older comic that is worth some money simply because there is no words through the whole comic.  But lately, he really like anything and everything that is G.I. Joe.   

Like I said, Hasbro has released new toys based on the characters and the story line of the movie.    These toys will have the G.I. Joe Retaliation name on them.  Here’s some of the products I have receive in order to promote the upcoming movie and the toys from Hasbro based on it.

B56AAE0D50569047F553632C8E45741AThe G.I. Joe Series 1 Micro Force Mystery Bag

Micro heroes, mega battles! Iconic G.I. JOE characters get a collectible new gaming twist with this awesome MICRO FORCE pack! Start building your army with this cool Mystery Bag! It has 2 figures and 2 discs, just what you need to start the battle. You won’t know which figures are in the pack until you open it! Knock your opponent’s figures off the table while you keep your own figures standing. Will you be the last one standing? Collect, battle and win!   There are more than 40 figures to collect (other figures sold separately), so get your G.I. JOE battle game on with the 2-figure MICRO FORCE mystery bag!   Have big G.I. JOE adventures with the little figures in this MICRO FORCE mystery bag!   Includes 2 figures! 40+ figures to collect (other figures sold separately). Build your army! Includes 2 discs!
Pack includes 2 figures and 2 discs.

My Thoughts

Who doesn’t like a treat every once in a while?   This little bags remind me of the mystery bag that were available at the corner store when I was younger.   Well, the closest corner store wasn’t really around the corner of our home but it was a delight to go in and get something special once in a blue moon.    I recently found some of the mystery bags from Hasbro at the checkout section at Wal-Mart.   Wise to the marketing people to put that there…  though for our family it won’t work because we refuse to purchase something at the spur of the moment – whether a small item or a big one.    But knowing they are there could encourage the parents to get a surprise to their kids when they are shopping alone.   I am not a big fan of purchasing something to stop a child whining or crying in a store.   Never been and never will be.   I prefer rewarding my kids when they do a good action.    That’s the way I am.   So having the mystery bag based on the G.I. Joe Micro Force movie is a good way to give a treat to my kids when I feel like it (without them knowing about it).   It’s small so you can sneak it in your purse before arriving home and hid it to create a small treasure hunt.   *grin*   These will definitively bring good memories for your kids.

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Micro heroes, mega battles! Iconic G.I. JOE characters get a collectible new gaming twist with this awesome MICRO FORCE pack! Start building your army with this 5-figure pack of G.I. JOE ninja soldiers and villains, and launch an attack with the 5 included discs. Knock your opponent’s figures off the table while you keep your own figures standing. Will you be the last one standing? Collect, battle and win! There are more than 40 figures to collect (other figures sold separately), so get your G.I. JOE battle game on with the 5-figure MICRO FORCE pack!  Have big G.I. JOE adventures with the little figures in this MICRO FORCE pack! Includes 5 figures! 40+ figures to collect (other figures sold separately). Build your army! Includes 5 discs!  Pack includes 5 figures and 5 discs.

My Thoughts

These G.I. Joe Micro Force Pack are the bigger version of the mystery bags mentioned above.   In each pack you will get five micro figures which your child can use to create battle scenes from the G.I. Joe movies.   In our set, we have Snake Eyes and other characters that I am not familiar with.  But I am certain that my kids won’t have any issues whatsoever to name them.  With over 40 micro force figures, your child will have plenty of adventures with them.   And knowing that you can surprise your kid with more micro force figures with the mystery bags is a fun way to reward him with something he likes.

B567A08850569047F59780A0A2FDDCD3G.I. Joe Retaliation 3.75” Action Figure

Recreate your favourite scenes from G.I. JOE: RETALIATION with these awesome G.I. JOE and COBRA figures. Will G.I. JOE defeat COBRA and prevail against the forces of evil? The answer's in your hards.  Each figure is sold separately and comes with accessories. Product and colour may vary.

My Thoughts

We received Snake Eyes which comes with a zip line and wings fire missiles.   Snake Eye is the world’s greatest ninja and secret weapon of the G.I. Joe team.  He uses his ninja zip line launcher to soar into aerial battle against the evil forces of Cobra.   He is also one of my son’s favourite characters in G.I. Joe.  

 

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These speedy vehicles will take your G.I. JOE adventures to the next level. Charge into action with these battle-charged vehicles and unleash the full power of the weaponry against your enemies.  Each vehicle is sold separately and comes with figure. Styles may vary.

My Thoughts

We got the exact model shown in the picture – again with Snake Eyes on it.    You can launch the missile by pressing the trigger in the back of the bike.   But most importantly, you can get the back moving by pulling it backward and letting it go.  I think this feature itself is incredible because my boys will love to launch the bike through the house.    The wheels are quite large and would allow the bike to drive quite a bit before stopping.    I suspect that my kids will have plenty of fun time with this bike.

4BDCAAB95056900B10AEB8D3348568F1G.I. Joe Retaliation Basic Mask4BDC9FFA5056900B1070998560C6576A

Put on your mask to feel just like your favourite G.I. JOE characters. Others will see the faces of a Ninja as you imagine adventure after adventure. With these awesome G.I. JOE masks, you can recreate your favourite scenes from G.I. JOE: RETALIATION, or embark on all-new adventures.   Each mask sold separately. Styles may vary.   Masks adjust to fit most head sizes for ages 5 through adult.

My Thoughts

We received the G.I Joe Trooper Mask – which gives me ideas for a costume for Halloween.     Each mask can give you the opportunity to disguise yourself as one of the G.I. Joe characters or their villains for the famous night of Trick or Treating.   Or your could just plainly recreate the adventures in your backyard during the warmer days.  Whatever imagination your child has, I am sure these masks will help them to live adventures at being a G.I. Joe.

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I am please to see a wide variety of products from Hasbro based on the G.I. Joe new movie.   I am certain that these products will bring joy and excitement of kids of all ages.  

These products are available at your favourite toy store, even amazon.com.

 

Disclaimer: Thanks to Hasbro Canada for sending me the above mentioned products for review purposes . I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.

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