Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero!

A project in Rochester, NY by Robert Carson Mataxis
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The "Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe" Omnibus Hardcover is a massive 480+ page 12.5"x13" celebration of the art of A Real American Hero!
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Backers: 2797
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Funded: $393,567 of $35,000
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Feb 6th (16 days)
Project By: Robert Carson Mataxis
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Latest News

What about the slipcase?

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been talking about the slipcase, and a potential upgrade, for over a week now on social media. Many of you were probably wondering when we'd share our work with our backers, without whom none of this is possible.  Well, tonight is the night! ... (Read More)

Limited Edition Art Prints update!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The current Top 12 are: 1982 To The Rescue, 1982 Stars and Stripes Forever, 1982 Collectors Case, 1982 Snake Eyes, 1983 Destro, 1984 Baroness, 1984 Cobra Water Moccasin, 1984 Killer W.H.A.L.E., 1984 Storm Shadow, 1985 Catalog Art, 1985 Snake Eyes,... (Read More)

More upgrades?! (revised link and password, new art options, please read!)

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

More upgrades?!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
To date, we have announced that we are adding 4 color endsheets (featuring a photo collage of us kids enjoying our Joes - see update 7), 10 eight page double gatefold spreads, a dust jacket that can double as a poster (see update 2), a slip case... (Read More)

Why the art of G.I.Joe matters so very much

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A couple years ago a few folks started sharing childhood photos on Facebook of them opening their Joes. It immediately hit me in the feels.  These photos are a striking reminder of why we still have such a powerful connection to the art of G.I.Joe... (Read More)

Meet the creative powerhouses that captured lightning in a bottle with G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I'll never forget my first trip to Rhode Island to meet several of the men behind the toys that made my childhood so very enjoyable. It was December 2014, and I was headed up to meet with Ron Rudat, Kirk Bozigian, and Guy Cassaday. I was coming armed... (Read More)

When one Omnibus Hardcover just won't cut it

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The #1 question we've received during this campaign is: "How do I add a second copy?"  We are THRILLED you want multiple copies!  Our previous guidance was to simply add $90 to your pledge, and that still works for us.  But, if you prefer a more... (Read More)

Collaborators, it's go time!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Big just got bigger!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Brian Sauer (of Codename Iowa fame) and I had an hour and a half brainstorming session with the printer today, with the goal of brainstorming and scoping upgrades that will make this book even more epic. There are a half dozen upgrades on the table... (Read More)

Well that escalated quickly.

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
You all are incredible. Your pledges have helped us to far exceed our initial goals for this project.  As I write this, we have nearly 1,200 backers and I'd estimate ~1,500 book orders (based on the average pledge of $138).  The goal is to make... (Read More)

97 minutes?

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
97 minutes. We reached the base $35K funding goal for the 480-page hardcover in 97 minutes. I was at a loss for words. And the pledges kept pouring in. It’s been an overwhelming day. There’s been so much love and positivity sent my way for... (Read More)

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