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What is The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover?
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover is an unparalleled celebration of the art of A Real American Hero! Already own the softcovers? Give this officially licensed hardcover a look, it is bigger and better in every way.
First, bigger! The original softcover books are 8" x 11” tall, and the slipcase is 8.5" x 11.5” tall. The new Omnibus Hardcover is 13.5” x 14.5” and the clamshell case pushes it to an astounding 14" x 15"!
Next, better! This hardcover isn't just taller and wider, it is packed with new and remastered content!
1982-1986 have been completely remastered! Here we see the original restored 1982 Zap MOC photo and the all new restored 1982 Zap MOC photo.
This comprehensive celebration of the painted art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero features every carded figure, vehicle, playset, poster and peripheral product featuring painted art released from 1982-1994, plus an unprecedented look at some unreleased paintings that never made it through to production.
The Omnibus Hardcover will feature an unprecedented look at some unreleased paintings that never made it through to production.
The softcover set was 460 pages. The new Omnibus Hardcover is a mammoth 712 pages! So how did we fill these new pages?
We’ve been on a mission to document the stories of the folks that created this timeless artwork. We’ve traveled to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Queens, Manhattan, Connecticut, South Carolina, Florida, Chicago and more to interview folks like Kirk Bozigian (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager and Vice President of Boys Toys), Ron Rudat (former Hasbro designer and creator of the first six years of G.I.JOE figures), Mark Pennington (former Hasbro designer and creator of the next three years of G.I.JOE figures), Ed Morrill (former Partner of CLS&M, the packaging firm that created the packaging for G.I.JOE from 1969-1989), Doug Hart (former Hasbro artist responsible for the lion's share of late 80s and early 90s G.I.JOE paintings!), Vincent D'Alleva (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager), and Bill Merklein (contract sculptor that crafted over 70 G.I.JOE figures from 1983-1989).
We’ve been on a mission to document the stories of the folks that created this timeless artwork. We’ve traveled to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Queens, Manhattan, Connecticut, South Carolina, Florida, Chicago and more to interview folks like Kirk Bozigian (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager and Vice President of Boys Toys), Ron Rudat (former Hasbro designer and creator of the first six years of G.I.JOE figures), Mark Pennington (former Hasbro designer and creator of the next three years of G.I.JOE figures), Ed Morrill (former Partner of CLS&M, the packaging firm that created the packaging for G.I.JOE from 1969-1989), Doug Hart (former Hasbro artist responsible for the lion's share of late 80s and early 90s G.I.JOE paintings!), Vincent D'Alleva (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager), and Bill Merklein (contract sculptor that crafted over 70 G.I.JOE figures from 1983-1989).
We conducted comprehensive interviews and solved some of the unsolved packaging mysteries that have puzzled collectors for decades. Not only do these creators’ stories fill the pages of the Omnibus Hardcover, you can hear their stories first hand on these DVD and Blu-ray disks! (discs ship spring of 2024)
What is included in my The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover order?
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero includes a 38" x 14.5" dust jacket!
This Omnibus Hardcover features offset lithograph printing throughout and a beautiful 95# cover wrapped on a 120pt. board with gloss lamination. One of the Kickstarter backers inquired as to whether this cover was going to be a removable dust jacket or if it would be attached to the hardcover. It will be attached. They added that "it would be nice to have it as a [dust jacket] so we can have it as a poster (amazing collage !!!)" As soon as he said that, we got to work. The dust jacket below covers the 13.5" wide front, the 3" wide spine, the 13.5" wide back, and two 4" wide flaps that wrap around the cover into the interior.
This massive dust jacket measures 37" wide by 14.5" tall, and yes, you'll be able to take it off and frame it. What's more, a modified design is printed on the inside of the dust jacket, with logos and text removed: so you'll have an unobscured look at the wonderful art!
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover features a wraparound collage of paintings by every major illustrator that contributed to the brand: including 1991 Cesspool by Doug Hart, G.I.JOE Magazine fold-out poster by David Dorman, 1984 Storm Shadow by Hector Garrido, Operation: Deadly Decoy (1986 Ballantine) by Hector Garrido, Stars and Stripes Forever (1982 Hasbro) by Ron Rudat, Fool’s Gold (1988 Ballantine) by Earl Norem, 1991 Cobra Ice Sabre presentation art (artist unknown), 1992 Snake-Eyes Battle Gear by Doug Hart, Operation Star Fight (1987 Marvel Books) by Earl Norem, Operation Raging River (1987 Marvel Books) by Earl Norem, 1985 Snake Eyes and Timber by Hector Garrido, Operation: Killer Comet (1987 Ballantine) by Hector Garrido, 1982 JUMP: Jet Mobile Propulsion Unit by Hector Garrido, 1992 Mutt & Junkyard by Doug Hart, 1987 Falcon by Hector Garrido, Divide and Conquer (1988 Ballantine) by Earl Norem, 1990 General: Mobile Strike Headquarters by Doug Hart, and G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero (1992 Konami, artist unknown).
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero includes a 14" x 15" clamshell case!
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover's clamshell case was designed as an homage to the 1982 Official Collector Display Case. The clamshell case, book, folder and prints weigh in at over 19 pounds! You have to hold one in your hands to believe it.
The interior illustrations depict the creators' favorite characters, including Falcon for R. Carson Mataxis, Lifeline for Chad Hucal, Rock 'n Roll for Brian Sauer, Cesspool for Doug Hart, Cloudburst for Bob Lavoie, Alpine for Bill Merklein, Cross Country for Guy Cassaday, Recondo for Ed Morrill, Tunnel Rat for Larry Hama, Leatherneck for Ron Rudat, Hit 'n Run for Mark Pennington, and Law for Kirk Bozigian.
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero includes a glossy, card stock art print portfolio!
This glossy, card stock Limited Edition Art Print portfolio features the 1986 Catalog Art wrapped around the front and back.
This glossy, card stock Limited Edition Art Print portfolio opens to reveal 12 Backers' Choice Limited Edition Art Prints on the left and 12 Editors' Choice Limited Edition Art Prints on the right. This folder measures 23" wide by 14.5" tall.
All 12 Backers' Choice Limited Edition Art Prints can be seen below.
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All 12 Editors' Choice Limited Edition Art Prints can be seen below.
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Don't miss The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Blu-Ray Digipack!
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero celebrates the painted artwork and legendary creators of the seminal toy line that dominated toy aisles from 1982-1994. Over the last several years we’ve been on a mission to document the stories of the folks that created this timeless artwork. We’ve traveled to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Queens, Manhattan, Connecticut, South Carolina, Florida, Chicago, and more to interview folks like Kirk Bozigian (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager and Vice President of Boys Toys), Vincent D'Alleva (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager), Ron Rudat (former Hasbro designer and creator of the first six years of G.I.Joe figures), Mark Pennington (former Hasbro designer and creator of the next three years of G.I.Joe figures), Ed Morrill (former Partner of CLS&M, the packaging firm that created the packaging for G.I.JOE from 1969-1989), Doug Hart (former Hasbro artist responsible for the lion's share of late 80s and early 90s G.I.JOE paintings!), Bill Merklein (contract sculptor that crafted over 70 G.I.JOE figures from 1983-1989), and Larry Hama (author and artist that has helped shape the ARAH universe for over 40 years).
We conducted 50 hours of comprehensive, multi-camera interviews with these legendary creators. Not only do their stories fill the pages of the Omnibus Hardcover, you can hear their stories first hand on four Blu-ray disks packing in over 11 hours of fully edited content. This item is slated to ship Summer of 2024.
We conducted 50 hours of comprehensive, multi-camera interviews with these legendary creators. Not only do their stories fill the pages of the Omnibus Hardcover, you can hear their stories first hand on four Blu-ray disks packing in over 11 hours of fully edited content. This item is slated to ship Summer of 2024.
Interior (top) and exterior (bottom) unfolded The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Digipack. Discs not shown.
Order your Omnibus Hardcover Set and pre-order your Blu-Ray Digipack today!
Omnibus Hardcover Sets are now shipping! We are currently polishing the video interviews for the Digipack, and on track to deliver that the summer of 2024. We cannot thank you enough for helping us bring the Omnibus Hardcover, the Limited Edition Art Prints, and the Blu-ray Digipak to life!
