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Larry Hama sends AICN - SNAKE-EYES from G.I.JOE!!! Now with a shot from USA TODAY!!!

AWESOME!!! by tile_mcgillus	Mar 20th, 2008 07:07:24 PM
That is AWESOME! SWEET!
wow by JeanLuc Dickhard	Mar 20th, 2008 07:07:43 PM
looks good
make it so? by Quint	Mar 20th, 2008 07:11:44 PM
I miss it, JeanLuc...
Let the hating begin.... by nam0krut	Mar 20th, 2008 07:11:56 PM
That costume looks fresh..but bring on the haters..movie will suck dam u michael bay blah blah blah
by the way by Quint	Mar 20th, 2008 07:12:20 PM
That's a pretty sweet image. Nice one to start with.
all hands brace for impact by JeanLuc Dickhard	Mar 20th, 2008 07:12:56 PM
MAKE IT SO............
As long as Larry Hama is involved by Toby___Wong	Mar 20th, 2008 07:13:04 PM
this movie might be good. Otherwise it will suck.
OK OK ... by kilpack	Mar 20th, 2008 07:13:32 PM
This movie is going to suck, but that does look cool.
Never been a GI Joe fan, but... by waggy	Mar 20th, 2008 07:15:35 PM
That looks fucking sweet. I have my reservations about Sommers, but then I did about Michael Bay too and still enjoyed the heck out of Transformers (despite never getting into that cartoon either). Hopin this turns out to be really fun, and so far so good.
SPANDEX TIGHTZ - HOT! by Kurzinski Valentine	Mar 20th, 2008 07:17:39 PM
SNAKE BALLS IN YOUR MOUF.
Snake Eyes by Jonas Grumpy	Mar 20th, 2008 07:18:53 PM
...and his associate, Boxcars.
okay okay by FlyinHawaiian30	Mar 20th, 2008 07:18:59 PM
The multitudes of opportunities for this movie to suck gonads notwithstanding, that does look cool.
Snake-eyes gun = Flames on Optimus by Little Beavis	Mar 20th, 2008 07:19:24 PM
Here it comes... "No no no no no!" "All wrong!" "Childhood raped!" "Snake-eyes gotta eat!" Bitches.
Badass by Bald Evil	Mar 20th, 2008 07:19:42 PM
I have some hope for this movie now. Thanks Larry!
INDIFFERENCE, THY NAME IS THIS MOVIE by leobloom	Mar 20th, 2008 07:19:56 PM

This gives me hope by The Game Master	Mar 20th, 2008 07:20:56 PM
Each bit I see of G.I. Joe is making me feel better. First Park as Snake-Eyes, then Larry Hama on board, now this photo. I detested Transformers for its massive, wanton violations of what made the toy mythos great, but G.I. Joe, it seems, has its heart in the right place. Yo-Joe!
Can't Wait by Mad-Maximus	Mar 20th, 2008 07:21:21 PM
Wow, I'm just excited to see a live version of GI Joe just like I was with Transformers. To be honest, I don't care if they change things like they did with Transformers, as long as it's entertaining.
The funny thing is Little Beavis... by Lucasblows	Mar 20th, 2008 07:29:22 PM
...the original 1982 Snake-Eyes had a gun (an Uzi) and a pack of explosives, but no sword. If you're really looking for people to be picky.
Snake Eyes looks like he's... by Demonoid	Mar 20th, 2008 07:29:28 PM
Ready to kick the mustard outta some crazy Hot Dog!!
Looks like cheesy by JKrow21	Mar 20th, 2008 07:30:36 PM
Cobra Commander gonna be Muslim in this?
" wanton violations of what made the toy mythos great" by SkinJob69	Mar 20th, 2008 07:31:09 PM
Are you serious with this 'toy mythos' stuff? Because, god forbid the mythos of some cheapo commercial plastic miniatures was violated. Picture does look cool, though. And Ray Park will bring it as usual, I'm sure.
Here's hoping... by The Grug	Mar 20th, 2008 07:31:21 PM
that this is more like The Mummy, than The Mummy Returns... Cause that film was hella fun.
Snake-eyes approves of this! by Snake-eyes	Mar 20th, 2008 07:31:43 PM
I could'nt be happier that one of my childhood heroes is finally going to appear in a live-action GIJoe film! Excellent pic!
WOW! Anybody else notice... by Mr. Nice Gaius	Mar 20th, 2008 07:32:51 PM
...that they actually included Snake Eyes's ninja-clan dojo symbol on his arm?! That is a sweet, sweet detail right there. Although GI JOE is a nostalgic property for me (much like TRANSFORMERS), I have no real hopes for this movie. That being said, that symbol is a detail I did not expect to see. Let's hope it's a sign of things to come.
Comment on costume by godhelpus	Mar 20th, 2008 07:33:56 PM
looks pretty faithful but I wish it was a bit more worn in looking, like he had used it a bunch of times, this looks a little bit too clean which makes him look a little cartoony like shredder in the live-action tmnt movies, got my hopes up for this one though
And it's a cool looking picture to boot. by Mr. Nice Gaius	Mar 20th, 2008 07:34:09 PM
_ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___
Kiss up by TroutMaskReplicant	Mar 20th, 2008 07:34:52 PM
I like the way Harry showed his gratitude by giving the film a good review before he's seen it. Ah well I suppose this site has to pay the bills sometimes...he got his exclusive.
that's the 2nd generation Snake Eyes by kafka07	Mar 20th, 2008 07:36:14 PM
and the coolest version of him, with those fucked up goggles and the sword. I still have the action figure that came with the wolf. sweeeet.
Talked to Snake Eyes... by micturatingbenjamin	Mar 20th, 2008 07:37:12 PM
And he said "...". So, I guess he likes it. Because he didn't sick Timber on me...It's hard to get a read on a guy with a weird ass mask on his face. That said, this looks pretty fucking sweet. THAT will sell toys to kids. Larry Hama is involved with this? This now has my interest. Especially since Ray Park is gonna be Snake Eyes. Lil' Bitty Snake Eyes. :)
hey kid, I'm a computer by The Amazing G	Mar 20th, 2008 07:37:55 PM
stop all the downloading!
At least he looks like Snake Eyes! by Gozu	Mar 20th, 2008 07:39:05 PM
I'm sold.
A little brighter please. by harosa	Mar 20th, 2008 07:39:12 PM
Damn, just a little brighter, please, i must be going blind.
And the gun... by micturatingbenjamin	Mar 20th, 2008 07:39:50 PM
Well, the original Snake had a cool ass Uzi and no sword. Second Gen had a sword, Timber and a pistol such as you see there, I think. I hope Spirit fights with Storm Shadow and they part as enemies who respect each other, as they search for the parts for the weather machine. :)
That's a nice glint by felt pelt	Mar 20th, 2008 07:40:32 PM
Glint, according to dictionary.com, is a word that is roughly 600 years old.
and "Douch bag" apparently dates to the 1960's by SkinJob69	Mar 20th, 2008 07:46:36 PM
according to reference.com
Damn. I gotta get me my Arashikage tattoo before everyone jumps by darthferris	Mar 20th, 2008 07:48:17 PM
NT
There was no vow of silence for Snake Eyes by Avenging Disco Godfather	Mar 20th, 2008 07:49:34 PM
In one of the issues (somewhere in the 25-27 range) Snake Eyes took the brunt of a helicopter explosion to the face. This destroyed his vocal cords. I stopped reading around issue 100, so I don't know if they fixed it later and then he took a vow of silence.
Mr. Skinjob by felt pelt	Mar 20th, 2008 07:51:51 PM
You mispelled douche.
Bring on Cobra Commander! by Little Beavis	Mar 20th, 2008 07:52:37 PM
The amount of bad-assitude of Cobra will be the wave upon which this film either sinks or swims.
Looks great but pic is too dark by Dazzler69	Mar 20th, 2008 07:53:21 PM
It needs to be brightened up. And yes Snake-eyes does use guns (uzi's). He was in Nam. Hell they could do a solo movie with just him really vs Storm Shadow of course. They could do a period piece set in Nam. That would rule so they won't.
I know Mr. Pelt, I got excited about typing douche by SkinJob69	Mar 20th, 2008 07:54:01 PM
for the first time on AICN. It was pretty liberating; kind of like typing Damn You Michael Bay!
Darkest Picture Ever by HyphenatedWords	Mar 20th, 2008 07:56:27 PM
So, I downloaded the hi-res version and bumped up the contrast to see an even sweeter picture. It looks real -- a little acceptable body armor-type sculpting to beef up the shoulders aside. It's sad that I'm thrilled to see CLOTH. The man has pants made of cloth. Isn't that WILD?! That's so fucking refreshing after decades of head-to-tow molded plastic or leather. I forget that there are new fans of G.I. Joe after the '80s. I mean... what did they collect? I was weary of Serpentor, but they handled the character well in the comics. I was out once they introduced Cobra-La. But to read comments about outcry over Snake Eyes having a gun? We need to run a refresher course on his file card and the first 30 issues of the comic for the newbies. I'm ecstatic that Larry Hama is on board and that the filmmakers have hailed the comic, not the cartoon. I have faith in this one, baby. But, what's this about an oath of silence? The origin in the comics has the young man hit square in the face with ignited aviation gas "like a boxcar full of roman candles. He stepped out of the wreckage carrying buddy, his mouth opening and closing in his ravaged face... with no sound coming out." Something like that. It's been a while. :)
What the hell by El Borak	Mar 20th, 2008 08:09:13 PM
Why does it say I'm logged in as El Borak?
Sgt. Slaughter? by thenatureboy	Mar 20th, 2008 08:11:21 PM
Will Sgt. Slaughter be in this movie? He's a little fatter now but I'm sure he would be available.
WHERE'S THE GIANT FUCKING ROBOTS????? by TomBodet	Mar 20th, 2008 08:12:13 PM
C'mon it AIN'T a Sommers movie w/out some infernal contrivance like THAT. And-Giant Robots.
Wow, looks low budget by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:14:00 PM
Will probably worse than Streetfighter.
Can't see a thing... by Johnny Deep	Mar 20th, 2008 08:14:10 PM
still sweet though.
WILLEM DAFOE SHOULD'VE BEEN COBRA COMMANDER!!! by Shermdawg	Mar 20th, 2008 08:17:21 PM
Still, I can't wait for this one.....even if might suck.
What vow of silence? He had vocal cord damage by krack	Mar 20th, 2008 08:18:31 PM
Jesus fucking christ, they can't even get something that simple correct? At the very least, just leave it ambiguous. There is no "vow of silence". The outfit looks fine btw. A little too shiney, but it's fine.
Did Snake Eyes ever use a gun? by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:19:26 PM
Why would a Ninja need a gun?
I'm gonna see this, but..... by davywankenobi	Mar 20th, 2008 08:21:58 PM
Does anybody else think this image looks too comic book, not enough military? Also, as previously pointed out, a little on the cheap side. For a ninja or covert ops specialist, there is an awful lot of color on that uniform. Are the wrist bands stolen off the Wonder Woman costume from the Justice League set? I hope they aim a little more realistic in the final movie, but I do have a lot of hope for this movie.
Skywalkerfamily - yes, he did by krack	Mar 20th, 2008 08:27:44 PM
He would need a gun because when the character was first introduced, he wasn't a ninja, he was a "commando". He didn't even have a sword in the beginning, he had an Uzi and grenades. They quickly created a ninja backstory, irc.
Yeah for Darth Maul. by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:27:57 PM
At least the fight will be good.
Cooler then Wolfman by Series7	Mar 20th, 2008 08:29:59 PM
Damn you god! I hope you burn in hell for taking Mark Romanek off of what was obviously going to be the best movie ever made! An attaching the hell spawn Joe Johnston (even though they've both worked with Robin Williams)to finish off what should have been a divine movie. .
Wait I just realized by Series7	Mar 20th, 2008 08:31:33 PM
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever looked like it could've been cool at first. This looks like it could've been lifted right out of that movie.
needs his Uzi by sith_rising	Mar 20th, 2008 08:36:56 PM
this movie will suck, but I'll see it solely for Darth Maul as Snake Eyes.
Ah, that's right. Cool. by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:37:28 PM
Oh, and Jackie Chan for Storm Shadow.
Oh Blessed Talkback by FlyinHawaiian30	Mar 20th, 2008 08:39:29 PM
At least you're not coming up with terminator names... Oh and will Timber be making an appearance?
Too Snake Eyesey by Elrando Horse	Mar 20th, 2008 08:40:00 PM
Yeah, that's right.
Looks Bad Ass by Mr Slippy Fist	Mar 20th, 2008 08:46:16 PM
and they should add some GIANT FUCKING ROBOTS!!!
That pic makes me smile. A fun film would be great! by kevred	Mar 20th, 2008 08:48:08 PM
Wouldn't be great if this was just a fun, non-stop, nerded-out flick with colorful characters, kick-butt action, crazy technology, and good guys vs. bad guys, without too much brooding self-awareness? I've hardly thought about GI Joe since I was a kid, but I kind of got the same feeling from this pic as I did those first Iron Man shots: "this could be very cool!"
GI Terminator. by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:49:36 PM

I has teh coolz!! by -=Shin=-	Mar 20th, 2008 08:49:58 PM
The expanded image makes the slightly over cleanliness disappear. It's a great looking interpretation and far better than I expected. Thank you, Larry Hama!!
That pic is awesome by Neo Zeed	Mar 20th, 2008 08:51:39 PM
Ninja + Sword + Gun = awesome.
Eh? by Tourist	Mar 20th, 2008 08:52:33 PM
Thats cool looking? Looks retarded. Now this project is huge and badass, when months ago it was fucking lame? Whats going on?
Jeez, is he fighting a Ninja turtle? by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:53:57 PM
I thought comics were supposed to be colorful.
Uh, I'm confused.... by TheJazzTerminator	Mar 20th, 2008 08:54:24 PM
Is that picture supposed to be a real person? .... because it looks like a cartoon.
Sweeeeeeeeeeet! by odysseus	Mar 20th, 2008 08:55:15 PM
Actually got me a little psyched.
boner alert by LarryTheCableGuy	Mar 20th, 2008 08:58:35 PM
come on hollywood just once pull this one off.
YO JOE! by skywalkerfamily	Mar 20th, 2008 08:59:13 PM
No one said that!
Lee Van Cleef's lookin' pretty good there! No gut! by kevred	Mar 20th, 2008 08:59:17 PM
Just finished watching both MST3K "Master Ninja" 'flicks' last night. If you've seen them, you'll get the joke.
by themidnighter23	Mar 20th, 2008 09:01:37 PM
hexagram shouldn't be on the outfit
Awesome! by Johnno	Mar 20th, 2008 09:05:47 PM
My favourite G.I. Joe!
Ok you gotta admit by Varakor	Mar 20th, 2008 09:13:21 PM
That looks pretty bad ass right there. Now bring on StormShadow. If he looks as good as Snake Eyes then color me sold on the film.
I hope the right side of that picture by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 09:15:07 PM
is Storm Shadow, aiming a compound bow at Snakes. That would be badass.
Hey Harry, why don't u send VERN down to the comic shop... by mr_sinister7381	Mar 20th, 2008 09:18:31 PM
So he can learn who the fuck Larry Hama is. This picture rocks, btw.
Oh, and to the haters and nitpickers: by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 09:25:46 PM
Fuck you. Fuck you right in the ear. Snake Eyes has always used firearms. They nailed his look. End of story. So focus on something else, chuckleheads. Seriously, go eat a dick.
That looks fake as hell by Guy Who Got A Headache And Accidentally Saves The World	Mar 20th, 2008 09:30:29 PM
Looks like it's made for a videogame or something
The hexagram can indeed be on the outfit by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 09:30:32 PM
Snakes' outfit was revised plenty of times, so what difference does it make, anyway? Besides, I believe this image was done for Hasbro...well before that outfit was created. http://tinyurl.com/3czpvm (remove spaces if needed)
themidnighter23 by HyphenatedWords	Mar 20th, 2008 09:30:34 PM
I wanted somebody else to say it first. But hey, if he wants to wear his clan on his sleave as well as a tattoo, I guess that's his decision. It was hidden for two years in the comic book until "Silent Interlude," when they began to introduce the connection to Storm Shadow. A few points. Snake Eyes was first and foremost a military man, hence his early ties to some of the Joe team and his expertise with weaponry. After Vietnam, he was a student in Japan in Storm Shadow's clan. They became like brothers until there was a grave misunderstanding. Living alone and being one with nature, Snake Eyes was recruited back into service when G.I. Joe was being formed. With renewed purpose, became the man in black we all know and love, both a soldier and a ninja. For those who say this costume doesn't look military enough... um... he never did, not in a olive green, more authentic way like the other original Joes. In the first set of figures, he was the one who was different and purposefully mysterious, hence his popularity. He's the Wolverine of G.I. Joe.
themidnighter, again by HyphenatedWords	Mar 20th, 2008 09:32:28 PM
Sorry, that entire post wasn't directed at you. I was just agreeing about the hexagram.
Oh, people... by tiredpm	Mar 20th, 2008 09:35:04 PM
...haven't we learned? The Phantom Menace looked sweet. Matrix Reloaded looked like two pairs of tits. Hell, how highly did we rate King Kong based on what Peter Jackson had done previously? Now. This movie is directed by Stephen Sommers. This is the man who ass-raped his own franchise with The Mummy Returns. Or, to clarify: Sommers managed to do in two (2) years what it took George Lucas twenty-two (22) years to do. The image people are ejaculating over is the result of a good costume designer and still photographer. You want to drool over still images of people in costumes, I suggest that you buy Vogue. I'm not knocking Larry Hama, he owns the GI Joe concept and I admire his work, much as I admire Simon Furman for giving giant robots depth and pathos. That's fucking hard and is proof of serious chops. But, please, some sense? It's a movie from the director of The Mummy Returns and Van Helsing. Where's the McG level hatred? Sommers has more than earned it.
I want to love this... by KCMOSHer	Mar 20th, 2008 09:39:08 PM
...but I'm still scared shitless over the reports of things like the Joe team being a multinational force. Call me old fashioned, but I kind of remember this whole 'A Real AMERICAN Hero' part of the deal...
well at least now we know by HoLyWooD444	Mar 20th, 2008 09:40:09 PM
and knowing is half the battle that looks teh awesome
directed by Stephen Sommers!!! by alice 13	Mar 20th, 2008 09:40:59 PM
sorry but someone had to say it.
Cobra lalalalalalalalalalalala by HoLyWooD444	Mar 20th, 2008 09:44:22 PM
is serpentor in this ?
My God... by Magma Suit	Mar 20th, 2008 09:47:12 PM
SHIELDS!
The Mummy Returns by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 09:47:43 PM
was nowhere near as bad as Van Helsing. I can understand disliking Sommers, but full on hatred? He's got a much better track record than McG. Deep Rising and The Mummy were (and still are) pretty damn entertaining. Mummy Returns was a letdown, and Van Helsing was just awful. I'd say the two positives and the two negatives cancel each other out, so a clean slate is in order.
Looks good for a comic strip movie....... by travis-dane	Mar 20th, 2008 09:49:54 PM
outside the USA this will Bomb really bad.
Dope by Heckles	Mar 20th, 2008 09:49:58 PM
Looks great. Hope they can keep it up. Still a lot of characters to get right though. So far, so good.
To be fair... by Southpaw Samurai	Mar 20th, 2008 09:52:00 PM
It's very hard to do a Snake-eyes costume look wrong. Mostly adhere to an established costume (particularly versions 1,2, or 4), place it on someone in good, lithe, toned shape, have them give an actual action pose that doesn't look fake, and light it in darker light and you're 95% there. Snake-eyes, unlike most comic book characters, has a workable, if maybe a little cheesy, look to begin with. While they recently put his I-Ching /ninja clan hexagram on his costume (I've mostly ignored what I consider the sub par reinstatement of the Joe comics), I personally agree that I think it almost more appropriate to have it hidden as a tattoo. In fact, my preference would've been to spend perhaps half the movie with Snake-eyes merely being a commando character (which would play homage to his early comic days before they started fleshing out his background and connecting him to Stormshadow). You could've still done flashbacks for Stormie as Snake-eyes wouldn't be wearing his military garb yet and at some point reveal the tattoo and have Snake-eyes demonstrate his expertise in swordplay. You could've even had Stormie say something to the effect of, "Ah, so you haven't forgotten..." or something. Still have neutral feelings towards this movie, but at least they didn't deck Snake out in leather with plastic nipples....
Um, guys Cobra Commander turns out to be SPOILER by IndustryKiller!	Mar 20th, 2008 09:53:21 PM
SPOILER Dukes friend Rex who is thought killed in the beginning of the film. This character is also the brother of The Baroness, whom he controls with a microchip in her brain. I guess this Rex character is being played by Joseph Gordon Levitt. I love him as an actor but Cobra Commander being played by a 27 year old is pretty lame as is hte whole friend of Duke thought dead thing. I have no idea why they couldnt just make him the shadowy leader of a terrorist organisation. Why does he have to have some bullshit link to the main character? Do they think that somehow makes it less cheesy than the cartoon? Fuck that. It's like finding out Osama Bin Laden is George W. Bush's old golfing buddy. it's ridiculous.
I don't mind the multinational force aspect by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 09:55:42 PM
so much. The Joe team was always multicultural, so multinational isn't that much of a stretch. They gotta get the tone of the early comics (#21, the #34 Shakedown issue, the Snake Eyes "trilogy") right for this to really work.
looks like an action figure.... by HotShott	Mar 20th, 2008 09:57:58 PM
I was hoping they'd make him look more realistic... black fatigues and what-not. Guess they decided to play it fanboy safe (flames on Optimus!).
Yeah but Stephen Sommers is directing this...... by Han Cholo	Mar 20th, 2008 09:59:53 PM
And therefore it might have cool imagery but the movie will still SUCK BALLS!! You heard it here first.
Meh . . . by Ye Not Guilty	Mar 20th, 2008 10:03:46 PM
Ahhh, just kidding. I hate the partial birth abortions who say "Meh." Snake-eyes looks cool. And they even got the Arashikage clan symbol right. Very faithful. Glad Larry Hama is involved. Hopefully he will keep Sommers from fucking this up. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about Snake-eyes's voice: "In keeping with his personality, Snake-Eyes usually wears what could perhaps best be described as a black "military ninja" bodysuit, along with a balaclava and visor to cover his face, which was disfigured in a helicopter explosion which also left him completely mute. Since then, Snake-Eyes has had extensive plastic surgery to repair the damage to his face, but he still has one or two scars left and might never speak again."
seagrass... by tiredpm	Mar 20th, 2008 10:04:24 PM
I have to disagree. The Mummy Returns (TMH from here on) was much worse than Van Helsing, simply because it DESTROYED everything that the original movie set in place. Sommers reinvented Indiana Jones when he put Brendan Fraser in that movie, and I'll challenge anyone who disagrees: yeah, it's a rip, but it was the best one ever done and I'm more than happy to enjoy a perfect updating/homage. The action sequences, for the most part, feature practical effects and the stunt work is well done. The script is tight and the supporting actors add to the plot as opposed to distracting from the lack of it. The sequel? Fucks all of that in the ass for fuck-poor CGI, a kid -- A FUCKING KID!!! -- and a balloon adventure. A FUCKING BALLOON? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? I've been pissed at paying to see a movie before, but THAT movie was a fucking killer.
All about Snake-Eyes by BizarroJerry	Mar 20th, 2008 10:10:30 PM
This page from this site details Snake-Eyes biography from the comics. It's almost too detailed, following his whole story. The main picture on it shows you the same look as this photo: http://tinyurl.com/2vmvxp By the way, that whole site is pretty sweet, with tons of stuff about G.I. Joe comics.
Cred establishment.... by tiredpm	Mar 20th, 2008 10:14:31 PM
...before I get accused of being a hater of this entire project and the concept. Grew up in the UK, have the entire Action Force run, even the monthly and when they combined with the UK Transformers (although I was already buying Transformers...) Thought the death of Candi was devastating, Zartan escaping from Joe HQ was a superb issue and yeah, 21 (not that I knew it as that in the UK) is a true example of what comics can be. I have a lot of love for GI Joe. I just think Sommers is a complete wank.
Okay that's cool! by Pariah74	Mar 20th, 2008 10:20:18 PM

Hama may have showed up for a bit... by BizarroJerry	Mar 20th, 2008 10:21:58 PM
But I doubt he had very much input in the movie. He probably met with the director and producers, talking a bit, gave some suggestions and his thoughts on characters. But they're still making their own movie. If he like, had a producer credit or something, then I'd be thrilled. Based on some spoilers I've heard (a few mentioned here) they will likely be rewriting some characters' backgrounds in ways I don't like, but I'm still hoping we get a good flick.
That's a kick ass... by poeticwarriorII	Mar 20th, 2008 10:22:52 PM
picture. Could this actually turn out good?
Well, Ripcord by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 10:30:19 PM
is supposed to be a white guy, so that's a bit incorrect. Also, they should have gotten Michael Clarke Duncan to play Roadblock (a HUGE missed opportunity) and Billy Dee Williams (Predator-era) to play Stalker.
Looks pretty good... by Frankenbastard	Mar 20th, 2008 10:32:32 PM
But is he going to have the little rubber O-ring in his body? If not it’s going to suck. All joking aside, I like the 2 Mummy movies and yes Van Helsing was bad so the odds are 2 to 1 the man will deliver the goods. After all this is only based on a toy line and form the 80’s no less, how can you screw that up? The real question is will the original (and only one that matters)Gi Joe from the 60’s make a cameo? Or a Mego Action Jackson, that would rock! With his dazzling blue jumpsuit, mod styled hair, and white boots
seagrass by Shermdawg	Mar 20th, 2008 10:35:58 PM
Billy Dee Williams wasn't in Predator. That was Carl Weathers.
The O-ring and the swivel-arm battle grip by seagrass	Mar 20th, 2008 10:36:09 PM
made those 3 & 3/4 figures jsut about perfect. When they added the ball-and-socket heads (for realistic swiveling action), I was a happy little geek. I think Barbecue and 2nd ed. Snake-Eyes were the first two figures I really went nuts over.
That picture is kick ass. by Yeti	Mar 20th, 2008 10:46:45 PM
Hopefully the movie will too.
Snake Eyes looks pretty good........ by one9deuce	Mar 20th, 2008 10:50:38 PM
but isn't his outfit a little new looking? Almost like he is the Snake Eyes character that walks around a theme park instead of a military commando/ninja who has been in some major combat.
What pisses me off about this.... by Briannicus	Mar 20th, 2008 10:51:07 PM
Is that they posted it yesterday, I was gonna be the first to comment (would have been my first and only time to do so.) and they pulled it right as I was signing in...Cool pic tho.
Vow of silence? No, Snake Eyes took a grenade to the face by YackBacker	Mar 20th, 2008 11:11:47 PM
That's why he doesn't talk. He probably doesn't even have a tongue. But that pic is badass. I'm getting stoked.
TERMINATOR 4: GI JOE THE MOVIE by LaserPants	Mar 20th, 2008 11:30:54 PM
GED DOO DUH CHAPPA!!!
by harosa	Mar 20th, 2008 11:32:20 PM
Coming Soon has another pic up also, and after lightening the pictures up in Photoshop I see everything clearly now.
Huge Version! by codymr	Mar 20th, 2008 11:37:41 PM
Snake Eyes desktop wallpaper here I come!
Looks Good by Playhouse	Mar 20th, 2008 11:48:10 PM
My only nitpick is the Arashikage clan symbol should be a tatoo hidden underneath the suit. Remember how secret the connection between Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow was? But that's manner. Looks like they are being pretty faithful on the design front.
rolls (snake) eyes Yikes... by Jack Colby	Mar 20th, 2008 11:57:26 PM
Costume does not a character make. Vow of silence? Yeah, sure, that's getting the character "right"... And I love how he displays the secret Arashikage tattoo design as a bright red patch on his otherwise black outfit. That should help when hiding in the shadows waiting to strike. I'd like to have hope for this because Hama is attached, but damn, unless he wrote the entire script himself I just can't manage that. I've read too much about this impending travesty to believe in it. It's not going to be the Joes of the Hama comics, and that's enough to kill it for me.
Snake Eyes has ALWAYS had a gun by Spicypeanut	Mar 21st, 2008 12:09:07 AM
Stupid. And grenades. "Qualified Expert: All NATO and Warsaw Pact Small Arms." He's a commando. I'm pretty sure for the longest time there he used more small arms than he did a sword. Looks fucking awesome BTW.
Also... by Jack Colby	Mar 21st, 2008 12:11:29 AM
Please read the above post about Cobra Commander by IndustryKiller! Yes, this is the "Faithfulness" of the upcoming film. Major characters altered in ways that betray what we loved about them in the comics. Not small alterations - BIG ONES. Hey, maybe this will be a fun movie, but don't expect the Marvel comics version of anything, even with Hama's name involved. He didn't write it, he is an "advisor" (and, based on this email to Harry, I'm guessing he is also filling a fan-relations/goodwill ambassador sort of role too, to keep the more rabid fans somewhat pacified until this movie hits and the opening day take is in.)
Second Picture out already!!! by tile_mcgillus	Mar 21st, 2008 12:13:35 AM
http://i139.photobucket.com/al bums/q310/tile_mcgillus/joex-l arge.jpg
Spoilers posted on Latino Review 2 days ago... by tile_mcgillus	Mar 21st, 2008 12:16:57 AM
It was typed in all caps, not my style but here it is... MASSIVE SPOILER TERRITORY! I HAVE RECENTLY COME UNDER REX LEE/THE DOCTOR/COBRA COMMANDER’S MIND CONTROL THROUGH THE NANOMITES BEHIND THE INCISION SCAR OF MY RIGHT EAR JUST LIKE ANA LEWIS AKA THE BARONESS AKA COBRA COMMANDER’S SISTER IN THE MOVIE! IN OTHER WORDS EL MAYIMBE IS NOW A MEMBER OF THE DIABOLICAL COBRA ORGANIZATION! I’VE GONE ROGUE COURTESY OF AMY POWELL, THE SR VP OF INTERACTIVE MARKETING OVER AT PARAMOUNT! SO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE HUH?! WHICH GIJOE ACTUALLY DIES? HOW? COVERGIRL GETS IMPALED BY STORM SHADOW’S KATANA BLADE WHEN SHE ENTERS HAWK’S STATEROOM. STORM SHADOW THEN STABS HAWK IN THE GUT PARALYZING HIM. WHO DOES ZARTAN CLONE? THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AT THE END OF THE MOVIE THERFORE LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN FOR THE SEQUEL! ZARTAN SPENT 18 MONTHS STUDYING THE PRESIDENT, LEARNING HIS MANNERISMS, ADOPTING HIS EATING HABITS, AND LOSING SIXTY PERCENT OF HIS OWN MUSCLE MASS. WHAT’S UP WITH COBRA COMMANDER? DUKE’S BEST FRIEND IN THE BEGINNING OF THE MOVIE IS MEDICAL OFFICER REX LEE. DUKE IS GONNA MARRY REX’S SISTER ANA (aka the soon to be Baroness). REX WILL BE BEST MAN. DUKE PROMISES ANA TO TAKE CARE OF REX ON A MISSION THAT GOES TO HELL. REX IS SUPPOSEDLY KILLED OR SO WE THINK. REX REAPPEARS AS THE MASKED DOCTOR WHO BREATHES THROUGH A MASK AND BY THE END OF THE MOVIE BECOMES THE COBRA COMMANDER. THOSE JFX ONLINE PICTURES THAT LEAKED OF THE BARONESS? THAT IS ANA AT HER BROTHER’S REX FUNERAL. ANA THINKS REX IS STILL DEAD AND DOESN’T KNOW THE DOCTOR WORKING AT MARS IS HER BROTHER. HOW DOES THE BARONESS BECOME DECOBRAY AND WHY? SHE MARRIES LEON DECOBRAY WHO RUNS A LAB IN FRANCE. HE WEAPONIZES DESTRO’S WARHEADS. SHE IN TURN, DIVORCES HIM. DIDN’T THE BARONESS HAVE FEELINGS FOR DUKE? WHAT GIVES? SHE IS UNDER HER BROTHER’S MIND CONTROL. HAS A SMALL INCISION SCAR BEHIND HER RIGHT EAR. IT’S ALL ABOUT MIND CONTROL AND NANOTECHNOLOGY FOLKS. ANY BIG TIME DESTRUCTION IN THE FILM? OH YEAH! DESTRO GETS EVEN WITH THE FRENCH AND TOPPLES OVER THE EIFFEL TOWER! IT COMES CRASHING DOWN INTO THE SEINE. NANOMITES EAT THE SHIT OUT OF IT. ANYTHING ELSE HAPPENS? YEAH, DUKE GETS CAUGHT BY THE BAD GUYS JUST LIKE HE DID IN THE CARTOONS BACK IN THE DAY. WHERE IS MARS HEADQUARTERS? AT THE POLAR ICE CAPS UNDERWATER HOW DO THE JOES GET THERE? IN THE NIGHT RAVEN DOES DESTRO WEAR HIS FAMOUS MASK? AT THE END. HIS FACE GETS BURNED THAT THE NANOMITES FORM A MASK AROUND MCCULLEN’S FACE HENCE DESTRO IS BORN. ANY COOL TECH? YEAH, THE JOES HAVE MARK ONE ACCELERATOR SUITS LIKE THAT VIDEO GAME CRYSIS. MAKES YOU RUN FASTER, JUMP HIGHER AND HIT HARDER. BAD ASS! SO NOW YOU KNOW! HASTA EL PROXIMO CAPITULO... ...YO SOY EL MAYIMBE!
Lets all calm down now, men... by fractureJonze	Mar 21st, 2008 12:30:03 AM
I was afraid they'd have him without a mask. And, you know, white. That would have been one of those focus group fuck ups for the ages. Looks like at least one aspect from the 80s cartoon has made it in, folks. Now give me my beloved jive talking Roadblock, Dammit!
fractureJonze...whaddaya mean white? by 23GreatWoundsAllGotInBattle	Mar 21st, 2008 12:48:35 AM
..underneath? He was a blonde guy, I thought... This pic looks pretty tits, but I thought I read awhile back that GI Joe was gonna be turned into an international force or some shit. Now I read on wiki that Dennis Quaid is Hawk. That's pretty cool - Quaid can do no wrong for me after Wyatt Earp and Savior. It could be fun if it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Snake Eyes by Playhouse	Mar 21st, 2008 12:56:29 AM
Is as white as it gets this side of Duke. Storm Shadow was the Asian one. And they got that casting right too.
Bring on the snakes! by a rolling stone	Mar 21st, 2008 01:08:14 AM
The hardest looks to pull off will be Destro and Zartan. Will Destro be CGI? Painted? Or will his face be frozen in place, like Green Goblin? They better get CC's hemlet right, too.
Destro's face better be... by 23GreatWoundsAllGotInBattle	Mar 21st, 2008 01:20:13 AM
old school Cylon glittering chrome with slot eyes and mouth. Bring it!
Just found by a rolling stone	Mar 21st, 2008 01:20:53 AM
There's a better shot of Snake-Eyes at superherohype.com More light.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! by uss cygnus	Mar 21st, 2008 02:07:15 AM
Fuck "GI BOW AT THE ALTAR OF THE UNITED NATIONS". WHAT PART OF "A REAL **AMERICAN** HERO" DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND?!?
uss cygnus, america sucks, and so does this snake eyes pic by ironic_name	Mar 21st, 2008 02:10:31 AM

The picture looks good, yes, but.... by TheJazzTerminator	Mar 21st, 2008 02:14:09 AM
Who the fuck cares about what Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow look like if THE ENTIRE FUCKING FILM SUCKS! That's like buying a car that has a nice paint job, but when you turn the car on, it fucking stalls! Who cares what it looks like? Does it RUN? I'd rather have an average looking Snake Eyes in a great film rather than a great looking Snake Eyes in a piece of shit film (which is what this is basically looking like). And, I'll tell you -- they're royally fucking this one up badly. Rex? Who the flying fuck is REX? Duke was banging the Baroness???? WHAT???? Are you fucking kidding me? The whole thing is one stinky steampile of shit. Sure, the picture looks okay (although as fucking face as you can get), but why a damn picture would suddenly give people 'hope' is beyond me. IT'S STEPHEN SOMMERS (however the fuck you spell it)!!!! WAKE UP, TURDS! This film is going to be the stinkiest piece of shit you've ever smelled. Now, stop making excuses and trying to find 'hope' in it. You know when you eat something really bad and you can smell it before it even comes out? That's this film; I can smell this one already!!!!
Well with Hama involved, it is Snake Eyes. by DigitalDong	Mar 21st, 2008 02:23:26 AM
God sometimes Harry is a huge douchebag. Hama was and always will be the heart and soul of GI Joe. "get the character right" what a stupid statement.
i just shit my pants... by Thunder Mammoth	Mar 21st, 2008 02:39:10 AM
and then i saw the picture of snake eyes!!!... holy cow! if i had any more shit in my colon, i would've just squeezed out another load in my pants!
I take it back, the second picture sucks by krack	Mar 21st, 2008 02:53:25 AM
I thought the outfit looked pretty good in the darkly lit ("we don't want you to actually see it") photo. But the second photo reveals it to be a molded rubber body suit with fake muscles. Will they never learn? This is not Tim Burton's Batman (the design of which I actually like, but I digress). This is a military/ninja ass kicker who wears stuff because it's practical for fighting a war, not because it makes his fake abs look ripped. In hindsight, I'm actually shocked they didn't put some nipples on there (and maybe a flame or two).
to Mr. Sinister by Vern	Mar 21st, 2008 02:56:54 AM
Well I ain't going to the comic shop but one of my nerd issues correspondents forced me to borrow GI JOE book #1. So you will be happy to hear that I can now understand how this concept could have been made into a pretty cool action movie. The basic concept of the team of specialists with different gimmicks could definitely have worked in an '80s style action movie like a PREDATOR. I'm still not gonna read the whole thing because it's not my thing, it's pretty corny but I can see what you're talking about now. So please take me off your enemies list. Also I think the pictures is pretty good, I am pro-ninja. It's still a Stephen Sommers movie so let's not get carried away, but who knows. Maybe I will break my vow of not watching Stephen Sommers movies if it looks fun enough.
Do you think Scarlett made him fuck her from behind? by DOGSOUP	Mar 21st, 2008 03:39:46 AM
No he probably kept the mask on so she wouldn't have to see his mutilated face holes. I also wondered, when Destro dove for The Baroness' muff, did he use a hair dryer to warm his face first or does she like frozen metal touching her twat? In conclusion, What Would Alan Moore Do?
JERKING OFF TO IT RIGHT NOW by redfist	Mar 21st, 2008 03:58:47 AM
DAMN YOU MICHAEL BAY
yep, these costumes shouldn't look so clean! by frg10	Mar 21st, 2008 04:20:20 AM
put some collateral damage on them!!!
They should ignore those gay comics... by Tourist	Mar 21st, 2008 05:06:12 AM
...And stick with trying to make a watchable film out of the shitty cartoon and toy lines alone. That would take some real man balls. Using the um-mega-retard funny books as a guide is like using a cheat sheet.
No offense to many, but... by Cybyer	Mar 21st, 2008 05:42:03 AM
Having Cobra Commander turn out to be an old friend of Duke's (movie) is no more or less retarded than having him turn out to be the never-before-mentioned brother of the drunk driver that wiped out Snake-Eyes' family post-Vietnam (comics). The anger of his brother being a douchebag and dying stupidly propelled him to turn his mad car-selling skills to evil and build the ultimate international terrorist organization? Riiiiiiiiiiiiight...
I gotta say... by edbig98	Mar 21st, 2008 05:54:42 AM
This pic looks fucking sweet. Now let's see what they can do with Destro and maybe, just maybe, i'll watch the film...
OH SHIT THAT IS BANG ON by Mysterious Yobo	Mar 21st, 2008 06:12:41 AM
BRING IT ON
Ray Park by Knuckleduster	Mar 21st, 2008 06:37:04 AM
Obvious choice, but a damn good one.
Okay, okay, I have to admit... by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 06:42:03 AM
I was a massive fan of GI Joe back in the 80's and loved all the generation one stuff and the classic comics, I even have a massive Devil's Due poster of Cobra Commander hanging on my wall right in front of me as I type this, and I was very cynical of this whole project. I absolutely hated Van Helsing and all the Mummy movies, so I held my head in my hands when I saw Stephen Sommers attached to my childhood dream movie. "Anyone but him, I'd even have Dr Boll instead of this prick!" I thought to myself. But after seeing this picture of Snake Eyes I admit I got slightly excited. Sure, it could all be a massive fuck-up and total disaster, but with Larry Hama onboard and sounding optimistic, I'll reserve my judgement for now. Keep your fingers crossed for someone faithful Joe fans!
BRIGHT RED!?!? HORRIBLE! by stlfilmwire	Mar 21st, 2008 07:18:35 AM
What kind of ninja has bright red patches on it and a bright silver-looking sword!? Horrible crap! B.S.!
GI Joe might be there. . . by Rikrik_the_Wise	Mar 21st, 2008 07:23:40 AM
But I'm almost certainly not going to be.
What annoys me most about the changes by BizarroJerry	Mar 21st, 2008 07:42:21 AM
I have to admit the changing of characters origins, while sometimes OK, is particularly aggravating to me. Just imagine the outcry if they put out a Spider-Man movie but changed his origin as much as they're doing here with G.I. Joe. What makes it most annoying is that G.I. Joe became popular with its original storyline. And honestly, the cartoon and comic worlds were not all that different. I think it's obvious though that Duke will be more of the focus, if for no other reason than Snake-Eyes can't talk.
DAMN I'M IMPRESSED... by BigBlackDude	Mar 21st, 2008 07:45:05 AM
It actually looks like snake eyes. There may be hope for one of my 80's cartoons after all.
Original Devil's Due poster... by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 07:53:39 AM
After looking at my Devil's Due Snake Eyes poster, these images seem to be based on that look more than anything else, right down to the Arashikage symbol showing on his armour instead of only being tattooed on his arm. Does this give hope to the rest of the character designs also being based on the Devil's Due look? Discuss...
Where are the flames? by photoboy	Mar 21st, 2008 08:07:11 AM
I guess they're not going to rape this one like Bay did with his fucking awful robot designs.
But will he take off the mask? by Anna Valerious	Mar 21st, 2008 08:17:47 AM
Come on, have you seen the guy without sfx makeup? HOT!!!
Hopefully Larry can save this potentual mess of a Movie. by Stalkeye	Mar 21st, 2008 08:34:43 AM
By trying to change the premise of some international peacekeeping force and closely base it on the Marvel/devil's Due canon. As a teenager who grew up reading the Comics and collecting those little fuckers, I have less expectations from the upcoming project, but with Hama's input there's a glimmer of hope. Albiet a small one. The image looks great BTW.
To the Fucktards: A Message by TheLastCleric	Mar 21st, 2008 08:45:04 AM
Nobody is saying this will be a groundbreaking work of cinema and of course the possibility that it will suck remains but that costume is dead on when compared to the source material. The man in the suit also happens to be an incredibly talented martial artist so the bottom line is that not everything about this film is looking all that bad. I, like many here, was shocked to see such a faithful representation of Snake Eyes so at this juncture you can color me impressed. I understand that for some of you, talking endless shit is your thing but regardless, those pics look pretty damn good. Lighten up, fellas.
Not bad. I prefer the original goggle look, though. by Dingbatty	Mar 21st, 2008 08:53:59 AM

Maybe someday Ray Park will get to act... by rev_skarekroe	Mar 21st, 2008 08:55:48 AM
...without either 2 tons of makeup or his face completely hidden.
Wow, he LOOKS like Snake Eyes by Sithdan	Mar 21st, 2008 09:05:22 AM
No "reinventions," no "reimaginatings," no "reinterpretations." This is the Snake Eyes I remember as a kid. This movie might actually be a fun popcorn venture.
wow this is FUCKIN AWESOME by THE_ONE_MAN_GANG	Mar 21st, 2008 09:11:13 AM
I thought that was a CGI shot at first, then i realized it was ray park in costume....really impressed... with the rest of the cast, i hope they keep it a dark and gritty film...since no kid under 18 even knows what gi joe is about aanyway, this should be geared towards the fans. although we know that hey are going to try and "reintroduce" the characters to a new generation...
and they should take their design style from JAE LEE'S gi joe wo by THE_ONE_MAN_GANG	Mar 21st, 2008 09:12:08 AM

and they should take their design style from JAE LEE'S gi joe wo by THE_ONE_MAN_GANG	Mar 21st, 2008 09:12:11 AM

Porkship Sandwiches!!!! by Engelhast	Mar 21st, 2008 09:30:09 AM
Coming from a total Joe geek from back in the day (I even owned the USS Flag) that looks totally wicked balls.
As a ninja with a gun.... by Jackie Boy	Mar 21st, 2008 09:38:01 AM
Shouldn't the pistol be silenced?
Any word on Timber? by Pariah74	Mar 21st, 2008 09:41:09 AM
Snake Eyes needs his wolf buddy...that was always my favorite aspect of Snake Eyes...the fact that he was so bad ass that a wolf would follow him.
Too bad Steve Irwin got killed... by Engelhast	Mar 21st, 2008 09:45:42 AM
He would have been a great Croc-Master.
WAY COOL! by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 21st, 2008 09:48:26 AM
This is so awesome!
I need to see the Baroness with a stripper pole by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 21st, 2008 09:49:05 AM

That's NOT a real photo!! that's a CG PRE-VIS!!!! by FleshMachine	Mar 21st, 2008 09:55:54 AM
cool? yes. real? no!!!! give us a real PHOTO!!!
Could it be possible this movie won't suck? by Node32774	Mar 21st, 2008 10:19:20 AM
That picture is BAD ASS.
For all those who feel that Snake Eyes' clan symbol is too promi by seventhbrother	Mar 21st, 2008 10:33:52 AM

Snake Eyes' clan symbol too bright or prominent??.. by seventhbrother	Mar 21st, 2008 10:35:44 AM
Sorry about above I hit the post button by accident. Check this picture out for comparison and inspiration for the USA Today pic.. http://www.yojoe.com/archive/p osters/images/BeckSnkEysPos t.jpg
Though Snake-Eyes looks great... by Hangar315	Mar 21st, 2008 10:37:27 AM
Will they give the red clam suit to everyone's real fave Barbeque?? And what of Ship Wreck's talking parrot? I imagine it will be "CGI'd in later"....
Didn't know GI Joe had Sienna Miller in it ?!? by SkinJob69	Mar 21st, 2008 10:37:35 AM
Schwing!
Too beautiful... no words... wish I could paint... by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 10:41:05 AM
This is AWESOME!! It is Snake-Eyes. Park, Quaid, and Byung-hun Lee have been the best casting so far to me. I still have major concerns about the plot and film itself, but God, thats a good design. Most of the foam rubber chest plate is going to be covered with kit and gear most of the time anyway so that hopefully won't be too distracting. Now if the just keep Hawk in the leather bomber for most of the movie... but reading the thing from Latino Review above worries me. Inhancement suites? Sure it'll make for great stunt work, but for the love of God Sommers keep the wire work to a minimum that shit never looks real and is always distracting as shit to see because it completly takes me out of the fight scene. It worked for Crouching Tigar, but really should have stayed there.
Snake Eyes with a gun by Urge to Kill	Mar 21st, 2008 10:41:17 AM
Snake Eyes with a gun = Flames on Optimus guy you are a moron the toy snake eyes came with a fucking uzi and if you ever read the comic he used a gun all the time.
Thanks Shermdawg! by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 10:48:42 AM
Duh. I meant Carl Weathers. However, Billy Dee might have made a decent Stalker as well!
What with the fake vein on his arm? by Darth Bauer	Mar 21st, 2008 10:51:42 AM
Weird.
I wonder if those are 100% fake muscles by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 11:00:37 AM
Ray Park's already got some defined muscles. If he beefed up a bit for the role, and if he's wearing a skintight outfit, then they might show through it quite a bit (although maybe not enough to show veins). He's gotta be able to jump and twist and kick in that outfit, so it can't be anywhere near as bulky as a Bat-outfit.
Too new???? by Frankenbastard	Mar 21st, 2008 11:01:02 AM
What’s with all the retarded complaining about the costumes looking too new? First off its 2 pictures of one character (out of like 30) in the movie and second it’s a publicity photo for a film that’s fairly new in production. If whining about a costume looking too new (when for a change the character actually looks the way the toy does) is a way of saying “hey look at me I need attention in a talkback” that’s just being King of all Fucktards. Plus, let’s pretend for a minute that the film is based on a crappy toy line from the 80’s. When I bought my Snake-eyes he was brand new then as I played with him, threw rocks at him, made him fight tanks, melted him with WD-40 and a lighter he became more worn. So give the film makers a chance to throw a few rocks at him as the story ticks on. I wish they would make these Joes fight an army of 20 foot 60’s and 70’s Gi Joes. They would squash them because nothing makes an action figure more ornery than having arthritic Kung Fu (tm) grip. Ahh, the fight would be glorious.
Awesome... by Celicynd	Mar 21st, 2008 11:05:29 AM
though I do wish they would have had the Arashikage symbol on his wrist under the costume instead of on his arm and sword... then we could have had a "Silent Interlude" reveal of the Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes connection.
Geordi La Forge! Reading Rainbow Lives! by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 21st, 2008 11:08:36 AM

Ray Park was great as the Headless Horseman by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 11:08:37 AM
and as Darth Maul, obviously. Maybe we'll get to see him really open up as Snake Eyes...something we were only teased with in Phantom Menace.
seventhbrother... by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 11:10:45 AM
That's the exact Devil's Due poster I was referring to above. Pretty sweet, isn't it? Now I want to see Cobra Commander leaning forward on his Cobra-head throne just like in my other poster, complete with hooded mask...
Blu-Ray dead... No More Format War... Go Buy A DVD Player by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 21st, 2008 11:11:21 AM

too silver by ironic_name	Mar 21st, 2008 11:19:21 AM

Looks Better than Bay's Megatron by finky089	Mar 21st, 2008 11:28:07 AM
I'm actualyl surprised hwo close to the 1980's look they got this one. I hope the muscles look more natural in the movie.
His Sword is too silver......... by Oriba	Mar 21st, 2008 11:29:38 AM
I like the look though. Cant wait to see what Storm Shadow will look like now
nipples on Snake Eyes? by Oriba	Mar 21st, 2008 11:31:46 AM
Lets hope not
Larry Hama's involvement intrigues me by Reel American Hero	Mar 21st, 2008 11:33:59 AM
Unless they just paid him off to help with the look of the characters costumes and then paid him a little extra to keep quiet about the level of quality of the picture. As far as Cobra Commander's origin goes, he's always, always, always had a horrible origin, no matter which version of G.I.Joe we're talking about. You've got one where he was, as mentioned, the brother of the guy who drove the car Snake Eyes crashed into back in the day. Another in which he was an evolved snake person of the Cobra-La race. And another now in which he's Duke's former best friend. He's a badass looking character, but his backstory has always been shit. Not the shit, just shit. And to whoever wants to see G.I.Joe done as a realistic military type movie......well, to each his own, but fuck that shit. I hope when I see this movie there's some just batshit crazy plot to take over the world by Cobra, probably using snakes in some way, shape, or form. And G.I.Joe is stopping them. And I hope to hear Cobra...retreat! at least once. If I want to watch a realistic miltitary action movie I'll watch that. G.I.Joe is not meant to be that. It's meant to be exactly what we see in that picture at the top of this article.
Why are you people..... by TheJazzTerminator	Mar 21st, 2008 11:40:07 AM
.... shitting your pants over a fucking CG PICTURE????? THAT'S NOT A REAL PICTURE, YOU FUCKING IDIOTS! Does that look like a real human being to you idiots? It's not! Even someone else a few posts up noticed the same thing. It looks really nice, yes, but a) like I said, who fucking cares if the rest of the movie sucks it and b) let's see the REAL Snake Eyes picture, not some contrived CG bullshit. BTW, to the guy who complained that the symbol was "too red" compared to the sword or whatever -- seriously, dude, get a fucking life because you make the rest of the fans look so gay. Now, shut up and complain about something important, douche.
Take a close look at pic #2 by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 11:45:28 AM
It looks like the face is actually a combo helmet, latex to the top of the visor, and balaclava below the visor, you can actually see Ray's lips outlned through the fabric. and there's a dispoportion between big head and small lower face. That's different, but makes sense. Ray wouldn't be able to breath through latex very well, but the military issue clavas are very comfortable. He must have a seem along the jaw where the change over happens, may be why the pics deliberately keep that part of the face dark.
Well, if that's CGI by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 11:52:49 AM
it looks like shit. Looks too real. JazzTerminator, you are an ass.
In a completely unrelated note by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 11:54:29 AM
This is the best t-shirt EVER made: http://tinyurl.com/333zrp
seagrass!!! by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 11:58:02 AM
Dude you trying to get me fired I'm at school.... LOL
Oh yeah by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 11:59:51 AM
NSFW. Sorry, Nerosday. However, you should definitely buy that shirt and wear it to school.
CG!???? by Frankenbastard	Mar 21st, 2008 12:00:17 PM
I know for a fact that those pics are NOT CG. If they are, i'm out of a job.
why can Batman has this kind of costume? by DarthBakpao	Mar 21st, 2008 12:02:00 PM
The whole rubber suit is just too much
TheJazzTerminator take a chill pill mate! by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 12:02:03 PM
Holy shit, you'll never make it into your teens with a raging temper like that. It's just a movie, some people will like it, some won't, some just won't give a shit, plain and simple. If it is CGI'd up, who cares?! It looks okay for now, but we'll see how it looks in the actual movie, along with the rest of it. Now sit down, put your feet up and have a cuppa.
Then I would really get fired. by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 12:02:25 PM
Hey, Mr. Ga...oh, my GOD!!!
Balaclava by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:02:52 PM
Such a great word. Rolls off the tongue. B-A-L-A-C-L-A-V-A. Like hot lava.
I will wear that shirt while I am DJing by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:03:38 PM
and the chicks shall love it.
I want to see Harry in that shirt, actually. by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:04:33 PM
That would be PRICELESS.
I'm thinking beachware... by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 12:05:30 PM

Harry that shirt and a speedo, oh baby. by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 12:06:08 PM

Not rubber... by Frankenbastard	Mar 21st, 2008 12:07:57 PM
You'd be surprised how much of it isn't rubber. You'd be surprised how much of it isn't rubber. His mask is actually really intricate but wait till you see some of the other characters…pretty impressive stuff.
How many guys would have the cojones by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:07:59 PM
to actually wear the shirt?
Frankenbastard by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:09:09 PM
I take it you are associated with the film in some way. In that case, if Storm Shadow's costume looks awesome, do NOT reply to this message.
Not I. by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 12:10:59 PM

Looks good so far by MacTard420	Mar 21st, 2008 12:14:21 PM
those two pictures alone are already better than the entire Bayformers movie!
Eat me.... by TheJazzTerminator	Mar 21st, 2008 12:14:41 PM
There's NO WAY that picture is real.
I enjoy teaching, but damn dress codes, you know? by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 12:15:16 PM

When are we going to get The Refigerator Perry photo? by skycrapper	Mar 21st, 2008 12:19:50 PM
Oh wait we don't want to see that. So are the guns going to shoot lasers and are all the pilots going parachute right before the missle hits their aircraft? Most importantly are we going to get a "knowing is half the battle" speech during the credits? If so then I'm there!
TheJazzTerminator, why so sure? by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 12:21:56 PM
Have you placed a large bet on it not being 100% real and if you lose then you'll have to pay your friend back with your entire Spiderman comic collection or something? You seem rather distressed and agitated about the whole thing...
VEINS!!!?!?! by aceattorney	Mar 21st, 2008 12:23:34 PM
Gross.
Too Ninja-ey by boba_rob	Mar 21st, 2008 12:24:54 PM
Actually that image is really cool. I am getting excited for this film.
Almost Perfect by macrat84	Mar 21st, 2008 12:25:49 PM
Finally have something I want to post TalkBack about! Long time G.i. Joe fan here. I remember my first figure (Shory Fuse). I love the pic, and have hopes for the movie as long as Larry Hama is involved. My only issue with this Snake Eyes (and a minor one it is) is the BRIGHT RED Arishakage clan symbol on the arm. He's a ninja, and the black is for stealth, dammit! The silver is bad enough, but why add the red? just leave it on his forearm, and covered, where it belongs. Also, for you youngsters, check out some of the older G.I. Joe comics, especially the silent issue. Snake Eyes does use guns, he was military before he was ninja. They did get it right!
ummm.... by Celicynd	Mar 21st, 2008 12:30:08 PM
Why are people complaining that a ninja has a bright red symbol on his shoulder? G.I. Joe is the thing that has a freakin' ninja dressed in all white with a red cobra symbol on his chest. (and mask and shoulders in some versions)
darthferris, I know a guy at work who's had by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Mar 21st, 2008 12:35:12 PM
that tattoo for years.
The real questionis:Darth Maul vs. Snake Eyes by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Mar 21st, 2008 12:36:03 PM
Who would win?
seagrass by Frankenbastard	Mar 21st, 2008 12:38:47 PM
I’m actually on the fence about Destro but I think as strange as it sounds people are going to not be too thrilled with Scarlett. But rest assured none of this in any way look like Mortal Combat. Now I’m finished talking about it. Have a great day.
isn't an Arishakage symbol on your military uniform... by blue1622	Mar 21st, 2008 12:41:30 PM
comparable to wearing another country's flag? Read that on Veidt.com. Whatever, I do really love it.
If Scarlett by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:52:15 PM
has long red hair, a hot body, and a crossbow, I will be happy. I was not thrilled with her original uniform, and Hasbro never did get an action figure of her to look...well, good. Now, Jinx...there was a female action figure. Yayer, boy.
Oh my god by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:52:37 PM
I am such a loser.
There was only one Destro figure by seagrass	Mar 21st, 2008 12:57:11 PM
I actually liked...the one where he's got the Ricardo Montalban "Khan" chest, and the slim, molded helmet. This one (remove spaces if needed): http://www.yojoe.com/action/01 /destro6.shtml However, the gold-helmeted Destro was kinda cool, too.
I used to love GI Joe. by Pops Freshemeyer	Mar 21st, 2008 01:02:00 PM
Had a letter printed in the back of like issue 15 or some such shit when I was 12. I expect the movie to be complete shit, but I'll watch it anyway. And I really can't wait to see the clips get edited, Fensler Film style. Bring on the porkchop sandwiches!
vow of silence? you sir are a dumbass by ArcadianDS	Mar 21st, 2008 01:02:23 PM
Snake-eyes was disfigured during a helicopter crash in which he saved Scarlett's life. He took a blast of flame and glass to the face, and was never able to speak after that. vow of silence = retcon if its true and 'dumbass' if it isn't.
For people bitching the pic is too dark... by Ashleyo	Mar 21st, 2008 01:07:41 PM
here: http://tinyurl.com/2zsb7d
porchop sandwiches?? please. by ArcadianDS	Mar 21st, 2008 01:13:38 PM
its all about the chocolate covered donuts and grape soda. Also, someone above said that in SE's bio, that he rejoined the military by way of GI JOE and wore black because he was reclusive. nope. He wore fatigues like everyone else up until his accident. Also, do we know if the October Guard will appear?
This is how it should look by Samuel Fulmer	Mar 21st, 2008 01:15:40 PM
Glad to see they didn't put old Snake Eyes in a leather jacket and a green speedo.
Looks exactly as the character is depicted here: by sapno_krei	Mar 21st, 2008 01:16:10 PM
http://www.answers.com/topic/s nakeeyesposter-jpg-1 (sorry no tinyurl at work)
Ninja with an uzi by Samuel Fulmer	Mar 21st, 2008 01:16:41 PM
Don't get much cooler than that.
SICK of CG... Ruined TOO MANY movies! by ZeroCorpse	Mar 21st, 2008 01:22:42 PM
While I still hated the ending to "I Am Legend", it would have been a shit-ton better if they had used real, living extras in makeup than it was with the video game cartoon vampires. This image is cool but if that's what we're going to see in the movie, then it will SUCK.
Looks really cool, I must admit by SpencerTrilby	Mar 21st, 2008 01:26:43 PM
I'm not a big fan of the "Sommersverse" but it could be fun. More fun than Transformers.
Have to admit, just like when X-Men and Transformers came out, I by CreasyBear	Mar 21st, 2008 01:27:08 PM
can hear my fourth grade self rockin' out at the sight of a live-action, big-budget movie of the ol' cool shit. Man, if someone told me back then that I would have to wait well past the year 2000 to see live-action movies for my favorite cartoon / comic stuff, I would have been awfully depressed. And now that they're finally here, I actually let things like "plot" and "character" ruin my enjoyment of them! That's irony.
Why the Hell??? by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 01:27:28 PM
Do people keep thinking this is CG? Its a real pic with maybe some digital photo editing.
Sommers Is As Sommers Does by zombiezeus	Mar 21st, 2008 01:28:23 PM
"The Mummy" was fun, that's undeniable. A little too cutesy and family friendly, sure, but it had its own, arguably original tone, and was conceived as a fun, light, action adventure, and it definitely succeeded at that. Could it have been better? Sure. It shouldn't even have been called "The Mummy", evoking a horror movie concept. It should have been called something more pulp-y, like "Rick Whateverhisnamewas And The Curse of Imhotep!", because it was so obviously riding Indiana Jones' coattails. So obviously they wanted to avoid the connection, hence calling it "The Mummy", but it was still a fun popcorn adventure. So he DOES know what he's doing in some ways, clearly. Then along came "The Mummy Returns", and yes, he screwed the pooch six ways to Sunday. I mean it was bad every way you look at it. And then of course there was "Van Helsing", ASTOUNDING in its stupidity. BUT--even in "Returns" and "Helsing", he proved that he can direct and sustain exciting, engaging, ENTERTAINING action set-pieces. The opening of Van Helsing, in Paris, against Hyde? Awesome. That is an awesome action scene. The movie went off the rails in so many other ways, but the guy knows what he's doing when it comes to over-the-top, fun, unrealistic action. And since G.I. Joe isn't exactly War & Peace to begin with, and the studio has said time and time again that they're closely following the source material to the extent that they've BROUGHT ON THE WRITER of the source material, I think it's a pretty safe bet that they're aware of Sommer's tendencies to 'get lost in his own museum', so to speak, and are doing everything in their power to ensure he sticks to what he does best. This is a glass-half-full outlook, to be sure, but so far I honestly have to say I haven't heard or seen anything that is massively worrisome, and I'm a HUGE, die-hard, as-long-as-I've-been-cognizant Joe fan. Even that picture of The Baroness as a blonde--I immediately just assumed she was in disguise. She was ALWAYS doing that in the comics and cartoons, after all...
OK-- Not CG-- by ZeroCorpse	Mar 21st, 2008 01:37:13 PM
Just a very shiny costume and BAD lighting.
I rather Snake Eyes be Pink by Rufferto	Mar 21st, 2008 01:40:36 PM
This is just the crumbs they are giving to satisfy the fans so they forget how horrible the script is. AND it works just like it did for Transformers. Yes he looks great but it doesn't mean a damn thing other then a wasted opportunity. I'll be renting this unless Marlon Wayans gets hit by a bus and the script is rewritten but you know that won't happen. Cobra Commander is not some pawn lacky 20 something doushe bag. He is Cobra and when it was taken away from him in the book it was only through force. And Destro doesn't wear a mask because his face is messed up that's Snake Eyes. They have it all backwards.
Then have the script this awful by Rufferto	Mar 21st, 2008 01:41:16 PM
Can we trade?
ArcadianDS you forgot about the mini pizzas by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Mar 21st, 2008 01:45:26 PM
Serpentor regaled the tale to the Dreadnoks that pizza basically brought about the conquest of the world by the Roman Empire. Dr. Mindbender had a total cow when he heard it.
Nice weapon by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 01:52:42 PM
they kitted him out with an FN Five-seveN, by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FNH), a Belvery nice. A pistol that fires a small high velocity, high penitration round thats basicly a cut down rifle round with a slightly larger in diameter than those fired by the M-4 and 16. Nasty. Little hole but even kevlar has great difficulty stopping it. per wikipedia: the Five-seveN's ammunition is designed to hit, travel a few inches, then tumble end over end without deforming. This means that the wound it creates would be as tall as the length of the projectile (more than 21 mm). ouch.
Destro is a great character by Rufferto	Mar 21st, 2008 01:54:42 PM
But he's not the founder of Cobra. And since the "Baroness" is actually brain washed and is really in love with a Joe, well, that's another shot to the character. They might as well not have him in it. This whole Duke was buddies with a brain washed super soldier that will supposedly be Cobra commander and they are all related at the end of the movie is so lame. The script is telling a totally out there back story irrelevant to the name it's feeding off of. They didn't have to do that. They didn't have to explain any of that.
and its got a 20 round that's 2-0 magazine capacity by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 01:56:10 PM

aww man i WAS so into this.... by joevfx	Mar 21st, 2008 02:00:10 PM
movie when i saw this pic of snake-eyes but then i found out marlyn waynes is in this movie. god help this production.
Larry Hama + G.I.Joe= FanboyAwesomeness! by DonKingKong	Mar 21st, 2008 02:04:45 PM
Joe the real American Hero IS Larry Hama! F the cartoons and that lame movie and every other marketing tool used to sell the toy. I loved GIJoe as an 80's kid, and read the comic religiously until issue 100ish. Seriously I thank the powers that be for including this man in the project!!!! I was thinking this movie would suck (especially with the International slant it appears to be going), but now I'm thinking this could be fan-boy brillance!!!!
One possible bad thing the gun shows though by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 02:09:44 PM
FNH is a Belgian arms maker, and weren't they originally planning to put the Pit in Belgium in the original "Multinational Team" idea?
By the way Begium is a lovely country by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 02:15:37 PM
The people are great there just like the waffles and I mean that I visited while I was in the service stationed in Germany and they were great to me there...France not so much.
since the UZI is a little old fashioned... by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 02:22:47 PM
Anyone want to throw around suggestions about Snakes what snakes new PDW should be?
I like the H&K MP7 by nerosday	Mar 21st, 2008 02:28:12 PM
It is a very new gun, but it keeps the outline of the old UZI, with the long clip in the grip and the general shape. Plus it looks bad ass silenced.
I hope the dudes don't jump out in parachutes by skywalkerfamily	Mar 21st, 2008 03:04:43 PM
after their plane gets hit in this one.
Video killed the radio star... by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 03:17:25 PM
And hardcore talk about Uzi's killed this talkback. Well done!
Frankenbastard by one9deuce	Mar 21st, 2008 03:25:29 PM
Sounds like you are part of the costume department. If so, insist that the costumes look USED and quit being a little bitch about my pointing that out. One of the reasons we all love Indiana Jones is that his outfit looks like he has actually worn it while fighting/getting dragged behind a truck/diving out of the way of a boulder/slicing a suspension bridge in half and riding it down to the cliff face etc... Not posing for cameras in a studio.
This could very well be... by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 03:35:18 PM
A scene in the movie where Snake Eyes is posing for publicity shots in a studio, hence his nice 'n' clean uniform. Or it could even be special scuff-proof armour so he can roll around in the muck a bit? We just don't know people, we just DON'T know!!
I hope Snake Eyes breakdances by skywalkerfamily	Mar 21st, 2008 03:39:01 PM
like he did in the cartoon. We need cartoon accuracy.
*SPOILERS* by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 03:41:10 PM
By the way I'm Stephen Sommers' 2nd Unit Director and you guys are just going to hate Patrick Stewart as Dr Mindbender. And don't even get me started on Tom Selleck as Major Bludd. I argued with Stephen about how Selleck really shouldn't be wearing a Hawaiian shirt and driving a Ferrari 380GTSi, as it wasn't really faithful to Larry's original concept for the character, but he insisted, and it stayed in the movie. I've never seen Mr Hama looking so pissed in all the time I've know him (3 days)...
Breakdancing Snake Eyes... by sapno_krei	Mar 21st, 2008 03:41:11 PM
...is one of the most iconic cartoon moments from my childhood.
Tattoo should have been a "reveal" by adeepercut2k	Mar 21st, 2008 03:46:11 PM
I like that they have the "tattoo". It could have been better if it was a reveal in the film. Much like the silent comic, they could have had the Arashikage Clan tattoo revealed through some plot development.
*SPOILERS 2* by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 03:51:38 PM
Snake Eyes isn't mute in this movie, that's just something we've been leaking out to the press, but nor is he scarred from 'Nam with damaged vocal chords. Again, myself and Larry fought with Stephen (or Stevo as I call him) over this but Stevo wanted to give the character a real twist so now the character just can't be bothered to talk. Although we have just recorded a scene for the finale where ol' Snakey pulls off his mask and will utter a single word. I don't want to spoil it, because it's really significant and sets up the sequel nicely, but what I can tell you is this - we're in negotiations with Emo Philips to provide the dialogue, which we'll dub in during Post-Production.
hmmm... by DigitalBeachWar	Mar 21st, 2008 03:54:39 PM
why would some "second unit director" start spilling the beans?. i don't trust anything Lordporkloin says.
Looks a bit like CGI by BetaSword	Mar 21st, 2008 04:01:23 PM
he looks a bit like CGI, so i think, making him fight is also doable that way, making it a lot easier to have him make interesting stunts, that would be imüpossible otherwise.
If Frankenbastard can be in the costume department... by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 04:12:42 PM
Then I can be 2nd Unit Director. And I am.
*SPOILERS 3* by LordPorkington	Mar 21st, 2008 04:15:56 PM
And just for that little bit of insolence from DigitalBeachWar, here's another tasty tidbit for you. Guess who we just cast as Tomax & Xamot? The Olsen Twins. You didn't hear that from me though...
bodymassage! by ironic_name	Mar 21st, 2008 04:36:50 PM

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