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Eight years after beginning The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero softcover series, the ultimate Omnibus Hardcover collection has arrived! Let’s check it out.
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!
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 softcover set totaled 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 from 1982-1986 and Vice President of Boys Toys from 1990-1995), Ron Rudat (former Hasbro designer and creator of the first six years of G.I.JOE figures from 1982-1987), Mark Pennington (former Hasbro designer and creator of the next three years of G.I.JOE figures from 1987-1989), Ed Morrill (former Partner of CLS&M, the packaging firm that created G.I.JOE packaging 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 from 1990-1994), 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 with The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero DVD and Blu-ray Digipack!
The Omnibus Hardcover features offset lithograph printing throughout and a beautiful 95# cover wrapped on a 120pt. board with scuff resistant lamination.
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.
The massive two-sided dust jacket measures 38" wide by 14.5" tall, and you'll be able to take it off and frame it. 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 also includes a 14" x 15" clamshell case! This clamshell case was designed as an homage to the 1982 Official Collector Display Case.
Finally, The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero features a Limited Edition Art Portfolio measuring 23" wide by 14.5" tall that is packed with 24 unadorned art prints: twelve selected by the Kickstarter backers and another twelve selected by the editors. These 11” x 14” offset lithograph prints have been meticulously restored and are ready to frame.
The clamshell case, book, folder and prints weigh in at over 19 pounds! You have to hold this set in your hands to believe it.
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover ships in December of 2023!
Pre-order your copy today: www.3djoes.com...
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