Ever since I first saw those Transformers chibi style t-shirts from The Loyal Subjects I was really worried about the direct TLS was going to take their new Hasbro license. Thankfully, they’ve teamed up with some killer artists to produce a new line of killer Transformers and G.I. Joe skate decks! These new skateboards are the right mix of retro cool and pop art that that’s right up The Blot’s alley. And while his name’s not attached to the release, I’d recognize Sket One’s word art on the Megatron skateboard deck anywhere! According to his Instagram account Sket also designed the awesome Soundwave and Grimlock decks as well.
The Hasbro x The Loyal Subjects Transformers Skateboard Deck Series 1 includes designs featuring Optimus Prime, Megatron, Soundwave, Grimlock and “Megatron vs. Prime.” The Hasbro x The Loyal Subjects G.I. Joe Skateboard Deck Series 1 includes designs featuring Cobra Commander, Destro, Snake Eyes, “Blind Sword” Snake Eyes, and “Cobra Assassin” Storm Shadow. What I really love about this G.I. Joe line is how TLS incorporated the old school G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero packaging art from the 80’s on these decks!
Each skate deck measures 8.25” and is made from maple wood harvested from the Great Lakes region. While a few of the G.I. Joe skateboards are currently retailing for $55 at The Loyal Subjects’ online store, the rest should be popping up in stores everywhere in January 2013.