Indiegogo Exclusive - Transformers vs G.I. JOE: First Strike Exclusive Issue #1 Collection

Friday, October 20th, 2017 7:20PM CDT

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Indiegogo has launched an a funding campaign for exclusive collection of Transformers vs GI JOE: First Strike #1 comics collection featuring enamel pins, variant covers, autographs, and head shots of selected characters. The best part? The project is officially backed by IDW Publishing, so you know they're good for it. Here is a brief little overview of what is being offered:

Your toybox comes alive in IDW Publishing’s TRANSFORMERS vs. G.I. JOE: First Strike! Featuring an incredible Indiegogo-exclusive signed cover from long-time Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli, and with add-ons ranging from rare enamel pins to gorgeous posters, this campaign is for every fan who saw recess as an opportunity to wage war between the Transformers and G.I. Joe!

See the Transformers and G.I. Joe like you’ve never seen them before! As Earth joins the intergalactic community, a massive explosion threatens the peace. Cobra is invading Cybertron, and only G.I. Joe and the Transformers can save the two worlds! In addition to Livio’s Indiegogo-exclusive cover, we’re offering sets of limited-edition variant covers, including our convention exclusive. And for you completists, we’ve got bundles of all 10 stunning covers to add to your collection!

THESE PERKS ARE IN OUR WAREHOUSE AND READY TO SHIP! WE JUST NEED YOUR ADDRESS!

The Indiegogo Exclusive Comic
Art by Max Dunbar
Written by Mairghread Scott & David R. Rodriguez
Colors by Ander Zarate
IGG Exclusive Cover by Livio Ramondelli
IGG variant not available anywhere else!

Enamel Pins
A must-have for any fan!
Traditionally only available at conventions
Pin sets are five (5) total pins
Pins available are: Autobot, Decepticon, Bumblebee, Cobra, and Arashikage symbols

Posters
Designed by legendary artist Tom Whalen
Measuring 18" by 24"
Each showcases an individual character: Snake Eyes, Megatron, and Optimus Prime
Free in the Sketch and First Strike perks

Head Sketches
Limited run of 50, signed and drawn by Livio Ramondelli
25 of Optimus Prime & 25 of Snake Eyes
Approximately 5.5" by 8.5"
NOTE: Sketches vary per character category

Additional Covers
Regular A, B, C, and D Covers by Freddie Williams & Jeremy Colwell, Max Dunbar & Ander Zarate, Alex Ronald, and Rob Duenas
Limited-Edition A, B, C and D Covers by Jay Fosgitt, David Fabbri & Monica Kubina, Leonardo Manco, and Whilce Portacio & Thomas Deer
Convention-Exclusive Cover by Sara Pitre-Durocher
All cover variants of FS#1 are ONLY available in the First Strike packs

This is just a taste of all the cool swag you can get, it is contingent on how much you choose to back the project. Please check out their page for full information on the levels. If you are hesitant to do it, keep in mind the project itself is already reached the goal 403% of $500 and as said earlier, it is officially backed. Here's a chance to help out IDW if you are a fan of their work with the Transformers comics!

Credit(s): Indiegogo