Preorders Open for McFarlane Toys G.I.Joe Page Punchers

Incoming! Pre-orders have opened around the internet for the G.I.Joe Page Punchers from McFarlane Toys! Included in the 1st wave of offerings are Duke & Snake Eyes in one set, along with Cobra Commander and Crimson Guard in the other. You may recall that these were first announced last year, but pictures were not allowed to be shown/taken at the time. Here’s the scoop –

McFarlane Toys – G.I. Joe Page Punchers 2pk Duke and Snake Eyes

DUKE: Duke was fluent in French, German, and English when he enlisted in 1967. Graduated top of his class at airborne school, Fort Benning. Opted for U.S. Army Special Language School. Specialized in Han Chinese and South East Asian dialects. Went Special Forces in 1969. Worked with tribesmen in South Vietnam. Ran four different Special Forces schools. Turned down a commission in 1971. Commands by winning respect. Current assignment: Acting First Sergeant, G.I. JOE team.

Statement after declining commission: “They tell me that an officer’s job is to impel others to take the risks-so that the officer survives to take the blame in the event of total catastrophe. With all due respect, sir…if that’s what an officer does, I don’t want any part of it.”

SNAKE EYES: Snake Eyes is proficient in 12 different unarmed fighting systems (Karate, Kung-Fu, Jujitsu) and is highly skilled in the use of edged weapons. Has received extensive training in mountaineering, underwater demolitions, jungle, desert and arctic survival, and some form of holistic medicine. Qualified Expert: All NATO and Warsaw pact small arms.

“The man is a total mystery, but he’s real good at his job, heck, he’s the best.”

3-inch scale (7.62cm)
Made of plastic
Based on the G.I. Joe comic series
6 Points of articulation
Includes G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #253 comic and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #10 comic

McFarlane Toys G.I. Joe Page Punchers 2pk Cobra Commander and Crimson Guard

COBRA COMMANDER: Absolute power! Total control of the world…its people, wealth, and resources-that’s the objective of COBRA Commander. This fanatical leader rules with an iron fist. He demands total loyalty and allegiance. His main battle plan, for world control, relies on revolution and chaos. He personally led uprisings in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other trouble spots. Responsible for kidnapping scientists, businessmen, and military leaders, then forcing them to reveal their top level secrets.

“COBRA Commander is hatred and evil personified. Corrupt. A man without scruples. Probably the most dangerous man alive!”

CRIMSON GUARD: The Crimson Guard are the elite shock troops of the COBRA Legions. All “Sieges” must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA Headquarters and is purported to involve an initiation ceremony to hideous for description.

Crimson Guardsmen are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battle field. They are dispersed about the country in deep cover, assuming apparently normal appearances and life-styles. Watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet…

3-inch scale (7.62cm)
Made of plastic
Based on the G.I. Joe comic series
6 Points of articulation
Includes G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 2012 Annual comic and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #267 comic

Although these aren’t necessarily something I’d pick up for myself (unless there was an Iron Grenadier set, of course), I do plan on snagging at least one for my oldest boy. 2 figures along with 2 comics for 17 and change isn’t bad, all things considered. He’ll love adding new comics to his own little collection, plus he’ll have new Joes to play with! Win/Win all around!

Will you be adding any of the G.I.Joe Page Puncher sets to your collection?