Toy Fair 2005 revealed a huge surprise for the G.I. Joe brand. First it was announced that G.I. Joe in its previous incarnations would effectively cease to exist. The 3 3/4" line is on "hiatus" until further notice while the 12" line has been cancelled. However, this is not the end of G.I. Joe as a brand.

Hasbro unveiled a new line of figures at 8" in scale that will be called Sigma Six; using familiar character names from the 3 3/4" line - Storm Shadow, Duke, Spirit, Heavy Duty and Snake-eyes thus far.

This new line is set to debut on retail shelves this fall with an accompanying television cartoon. These figures will carry a MSRP of $14.99, boast a number of articulation points and character specific accessories.

Hasbro's official press release on Sigma Six:

• Sigma Six, coming this fall.

• Spring 3 3/4" releases.

• Pictures of the upcoming new line.

• More at Master Collector.

• TNI's Sigma Six coverage.

The TRU G.I. Joe Infantry Division has been added to the archive.

• Infantry Division version
• Infantry Division version 2
• Infantry Division version 3
• Infantry Division version 4
• Infantry Division version 5
• Infantry Division version 6

The Badger has been updated in the Vehicle archive.

• G.I. Joe Badger

Diamond Select Toys has unveiled a wide array of new collectible items for the G.I. JOE brand at Toy Fair 2005. On the slate are sets of dog tags (the first shown being Duke, Snake-Eyes and Hawk), assorted wall plaques (G.I. Joe & Cobra), a replica of Cobra Commander's gun and a Snake-Eyes statue. Also revealed by Diamond Select at Toy Fair 05 is a set of G.I. Joe bookends featuring Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow.

Check below for pictures (courtesy of Figures.com and Action-Figures.com) of their items:

• Diamond Select G.I. Joe booth

• G.I. Joe bookends

02/21/05

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