Post by: canprime on August 11, 2009, 06:29:43 PM
I'll be heading down tomorrow and will do my best to post pics and important updates as quickly as possible. This will be the thread where I do it. If you have any suggestions, please post them and I'll do what I can.
Marc
Post by: dodge822 on August 11, 2009, 10:44:24 PM
Post by: canprime on August 11, 2009, 11:46:49 PM
Quote from: "dodge822"
please, if you come accross a nose cone for the phantom x-19, keep me in mind, its the only thing i need for completion, lol.
Sorry Dodge, I thought I got back to you. I will keep an eye out.
Post by: canprime on August 13, 2009, 10:42:57 PM
12" Crimson Guard - $50 w/ accessory pack. ($30 fig/$20 pack)
S.A.F. Helicopter w/Blades $28
Crimson Attack Helicopter ( no pilot) $30
Jetpack 2pack (Starduster/Manleh) $45 [THEY COME WITH FLAME STANDS!!!]
International 3 pack $65 (Sgt. Shimik/Sgt. Redmack/Sgt. Topson)
10 pack of mini poster (file card art for the 10 diff. Figs). Slightly larger than post cards. $10
Ad Astra Per Aspera ( attendee exclusive) [grey FANG]
I'll post pics and more comments later.
Post by: morgardee on August 14, 2009, 08:48:09 AM
Quote from: "canprime"
First update. Sorry no pics yet. Just picked up my package and exclusives. Here is the breakdown:
12" Crimson Guard - $50 w/ accessory pack. ($30 fig/$20 pack)
S.A.F. Helicopter w/Blades $28
Crimson Attack Helicopter ( no pilot) $30
Jetpack 2pack (Starduster/Manleh) $45 [THEY COME WITH FLAME STANDS!!!]
International 3 pack $65 (Sgt. Shimik/Sgt. Redmack/Sgt. Topson)
10 pack of mini poster (file card art for the 10 diff. Figs). Slightly larger than post cards. $10
Ad Astra Per Aspera ( attendee exclusive) [grey FANG]
I'll post pics and more comments later.
S.A.F. Helicopter w/Blades $28. Only $28?!?!
Damn. I would buy that in a heart beat. If I had only known what the exclussives were going to be I would have tried to find a contact and sent some money. Is there any chance at all you could pick one of those up for a fellow Canuck? I know it's a long shot but you can't blame a guy for asking.
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 09:03:56 AM
Here are a couple pics as promised. I will upload more this afternoon after they open the dealer room.
The attendee exclusive FANG repaint.
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1015/dscf0020h.jpg)
Manleh, Starduster & Crimson Command Copter. The blue is a bit darker than the flash makes it seem. Also FLAME STANDS!!
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9053/dscf0031q.jpg)
Commandos 3 pack (L-R) Topson, Shimik, Redmack [background is the SAF helicopter]
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2559/dscf0030s.jpg)
Blades w/SAF helicopter
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2685/dscf0032.jpg)
Filecard Posters
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7546/dscf0017eor.jpg)
I can check here with my Iphone through WiFi, but I can't post pics until I get back to the hotel. So if you have a question or suggestion let me know and I'll post more pics later today.
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 10:09:03 AM
Post by: Redmao on August 14, 2009, 11:02:14 AM
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 12:28:25 PM
Kirk & Greg from hasbro (original 80s team).
Kirk talked about early 90s and all the aborted movie attempts. (live action)
- 1992 saw two attempted scripts a few months apart. Second script basically added to first and changed a few points. Lots of recognizable characters.
- funny note. First script had all realistic vehicles except for the Cobra Pogo?!!
- later movie would have had planned toys for Pitt, new Terrordrome and flying fortress.
- new terrordrome would have had trees that turned into cannons?!
- last script in 94 would have had no recognizable Joes.
- idea was knights of round table. Keep getting reincarnated into new generations of teams. Ie: Texas rangers, ww2 soldiers, near future Joe team?! Needless to say it was a quickly crushed idea.
Greg
- Heavy Metal was based on him.
- ideas started in 1980
- used "rough truck" line as a basis to start on Joe line vehicles
- line was codename "Blast Off" before offical GI Joe
- responsible for Hal, Wolverine, Jump early on
- military model kits/parts influenced early designs
-APC originally didn't have a gun. Like many toys, final features added during presentation meetings
- tomahawk went through about 20-25 design sketches before final design
- JUST SAW LARRY HAMA!!
- Mauler was born out of rough trucks designs
- unmade toys shown: Swedish based bomber jet, another Hammer with Equalizer turret/missile rack, Joe battle train
- Swedish jet was based on Vigen??! Had intrnal bomb bay that could really drop bombs and "turkey feathered engine" that would close up to simulate afterburn
- train was last "big" toy attempt, but line was shrinking. And too costly.
- would have actually worked on track and was meant to be a compliment to a Cobra mountain playset.
- would have circled cobra mountain on the track and fought each other.
- caboose his a scout car, tanker opened into missile launcher, thunderclaps stupendous cannon and then engine
- USS Flagg was originally ten feet long and bridge tower couldn't be removed
- again presentation meeting shortened it and made bridge removable
- stated by Kirk that inital molding for train was $250,000 to get production
Just saw someone with a HATE set!!
I have pics of the toys to post later, so be patient
Post by: Editor on August 14, 2009, 12:55:39 PM
If anyone is selling off extra Crimson Vipers and not expecting the moon for then I would love to get one.
Send me a PM it you are able to grab me one.
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 01:03:29 PM
Quote from: "Editor"
Hey Canprime,
If anyone is selling off extra Crimson Vipers and not expecting the moon for then I would love to get one.
Send me a PM it you are able to grab me one.
What do you consider you price range?
Post by: Scramble on August 14, 2009, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
Just saw someone with a HATE set!!
Your whole update was much appreciated and really insightful, but that is my favourite part of everything you said.
Post by: Editor on August 14, 2009, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
I'd rather not go over $20 US but if it's only a couple bucks more, I can work with it.Quote from: "Editor"Hey Canprime,
If anyone is selling off extra Crimson Vipers and not expecting the moon for then I would love to get one.
Send me a PM it you are able to grab me one.
What do you consider you price range?
That said if somebody sells then for less (i doubt it, but have to put it out there) than if $25 gets me multiples then go ahead.
Of course I'll throw a couple bucks on top of that to cover shipping if you are successful.
Tell the guy with the HATE set they have great taste.
Post by: morgardee on August 14, 2009, 01:20:58 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
Quote from: "Editor"Hey Canprime,
If anyone is selling off extra Crimson Vipers and not expecting the moon for then I would love to get one.
Send me a PM it you are able to grab me one.
What do you consider you price range?
Last night I bought one off ebay for $12.99 plus $5.00 shipping. That seemed fair to me. Baroness and the Twins are going for a bit more right now.
I just wish the club would have posted the extra figures and cost up front. I've been one of the loudest voices on the MC board for about the past 4 years about how they need to make more foreign figures and they make them as the extra stuff. Man, if I had only known. I'm so ticked off right now it's not funny.
I don't expect those to go for a fair price on ebay.
Post by: Stealth Viper on August 14, 2009, 02:47:21 PM
Post by: Canuklehead on August 14, 2009, 03:55:30 PM
I read "S.A.F. Helicopter w/Blades" and thought, "Why would they sell it without the blades?"... 'til I realized what was going on. Duh.
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 04:34:20 PM
- post movie theme is "Pursuit of Cobra"
- focus on four themes: desert, arctic, jungle, city
- 25 new figs/10 new vehicles for 2010
- figs shown today are:
- jungle Ripcord, city Duke(also a bit of ninja theme)
- Desert Viper, arctic threat SS fully clothed w/long jacket
- arctic Duke is all new sculpt w/snowboard
- Snow Job w/parabolic skis, HUGE sniper rifle, arctic shroud that goes over skis and poles to make a sniper cover and a ton of accessories on the backpack ala comic pack Firefly
- Arctic Destro w/ water shooting backpack, ice shards and "frosted" helmet
- Elite Ice Viper basically more red
- jungle SS. Resolute body with flying squirrel type pack springs open
- desert Zartan. AWESOME fig. Comes with falcon on walking stick very resolute looking ( hood etc) machetes, GI Joe vest and alternate Joe head. Falcon has removable hood, probably smallest accessory ever
- desert Ripcord w/flying Delta 6 suit. Sort of bat wing look
- arctic SE. Comeswith mountaineering gear and timber
- jungle Duke. Think of Predator movie type look. Bandana head
- jungle CC basically same with some colour diff. and new short coat
- jungle viper!? Comes with large sniper rifle and sort of Archangel type wings wait for pic
- Recondo green color
- city Scarlett. Resolute body w/resolute jet pack, oxygen mask and forearm blades
- city Firefly. All new sculpt with two heads, one is special helmet wait for pic
- desert Heavy Duty. Blah
Vehicles:
- Cobra Ice Cutter
- HISS Attack Scout
- Cycle Armor w/Ashiko (new character) think Robotech Cyclones
- Armored Panther jungle repaint
- Cobra Fury (rage) w/Alley Viper Officer new wheels
- Snow Cat w/ Whiteout camo design
- Sand Serpent w/Star Viper (new helmet) Night Raven repaint
- new CC with red scheme will be mail away fig. It will come on thefirst ever Cobra card rather than Joe card. Card will be primarily red. Comes with little red HISS drone that can attach as a weapon for.......
NEW Bravo class HISS Tank. Very similar to Resolute HISS with moving treAds missile launcher and Gatling gun. Turet can elevate and rotate and "pop up" to twice the height. Driver enters from lowered base of canopy ala Night Raven and gunner has similar feature
Post by: Editor on August 14, 2009, 04:43:51 PM
You have no idea how happy the cycle armor makes me.
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 05:46:54 PM
The computer I'm using to upload photos won't let me use my Iphone. My camera ran out of battery power so I used my Iphone for the new figure photos. I'll have to upload those tomorrow, but I'll post some of the new vehicles.
Post by: Editor on August 14, 2009, 05:50:17 PM
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 05:54:57 PM
(http://http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2351/dscf0014j.jpg)
COBRA ICE CUTTER W/SNOW SERPENT
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2295/dscf0013s.jpg)
REAR VIEW
(http://http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4306/dscf0019yct.jpg)
HISS ATTACK SCOUT W/BROWN HISS DRIVER
(http://http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5428/dscf0021w.jpg)
CYCLE ARMOR W/ASHIKO (NEW CHARACTER USING MOSTLY WRAITH PARTS)
(http://http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1682/dscf0032x.jpg)
COBRA FURY (aka RAGE) W/ ALLEY VIPER OFFICER
(http://http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1179/dscf0016yqy.jpg)
SNOW CAT W/WHITEOUT (CAMO DECO)
(http://http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6249/dscf0031p.jpg)
ARMORED PANTHER W/OUTBACK (JUNGLE CAMO)
(http://http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7116/dscf0020lii.jpg)
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 05:56:41 PM
Quote from: "Editor"
The desert Zartan. Does it look like the RAH or ROC Zartan?
He is a mix of ARAH and Resolute. COMPLETELY BADASS LOOKING!!! He will be a no brainer for buying. If I can figure out how to get the fig pics posted then I'll put them up tonight.
Post by: Editor on August 14, 2009, 06:00:33 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
Quote from: "Editor"The desert Zartan. Does it look like the RAH or ROC Zartan?
He is a mix of ARAH and Resolute. COMPLETELY BADASS LOOKING!!! He will be a no brainer for buying. If I can figure out how to get the fig pics posted then I'll put them up tonight.
Brilliant. Thanks for all the updates canprime.
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 06:05:05 PM
- I have better pics on my Iphone of the vehicles, so I will get them on as soon as I can, same for the figures.
- The Sand Serpent (Night Raven repaint) is actually pretty sweet in person.
- The Cobra Ice Cutter is unique, but ultimately I think it is an easy pass. It is Alpha size
- The Cycly Armor is VERY reminiscent of the Robotech Cyclon armor. It is really sweet looking. Alpha class price point.
- The HISS Attack Scout is basically the treads of the new Bravo class HISS with a little weapon attached and the driver right down the middle. Not a very attractive mold.
- The JUNGLE VIPER is basically a Night Viper from ARAH with green Archangel (Xmen) type wings and one HUMONGOUS sniper rifle that can be dismantled into parts.
If you can find the pics tonight (I know, like that will be a problem), take a look at the figures, they are SWEET!!!! Hasbro really went all out for the 2010 line.
Right now Zartan and Jungle Viper are my favourites!!
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 06:14:38 PM
This is just the toys that never made it to production stages.
Unfortunately they rushed us out so it was a mad scramble to try and get photos.
BOMBER JET BASED ON A SWEDISH JET AND HAMMER W/MISSILE & EQUALIZER TURRET
(http://http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2279/dscf0011z.jpg)
ENGINE AND FIRST CAR (WITH TURRET GUN AND WORKING SPOTLIGHT THAT ROTATES)
FAR LEFT IS THE THUNDERCLAP STYLE "ATOMIC CANNON" (FACING CAMERA SO YOU CAN'T REALLY SEE IT)
(http://http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4089/dscf0010.jpg)
TANKER CAR (RIGHT SIDE OF PIC) OPENED WITH MISSILE LAUNCHER & CABOOSE (LEFT SIDE) OPEN WITH SCOUT CAR
(http://http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9541/dscf0009x.jpg)
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 06:43:12 PM
NEW HISS TANK
(http://http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5493/hiss.jpg)
ZARTAN!!!!! (BEHIND ZARTAN IS RIPCORD'S WINGS FROM HIS FLYING DELTA SIX SUIT)
(http://http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5091/zartan.jpg)
JUNGLE VIPER!!!!!
(http://http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3258/jungleviper.jpg)
MAIL AWAY COBRA COMMANDER WITH HISS DRONE & NEW CARD
(http://http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7738/ccomander.jpg)
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 06:46:19 PM
I'm not sure about the others, but I would hazard a guess that price is what is keeping them from already being sold out.
Also, it was mentioned that the JOE "planes" in the movie were called "Howlers" in case you were wondering.
Post by: Editor on August 14, 2009, 06:55:01 PM
That Jungle Viper looks like pure bad-ass.
Is CC's flag cloth or plastic?
Post by: canprime on August 14, 2009, 07:07:21 PM
Quote from: "Editor"
The treads on the new HISS just make me think of the robot from Lost in Space (Movie)
That Jungle Viper looks like pure bad-ass.
Is CC's flag cloth or plastic?
I believe the flag (a cobra emblem with side tassles) is all plastic. I also asked about the HISS drone and was told the final colour will more closely mtach the red on CC.
Post by: BHMike on August 14, 2009, 08:11:14 PM
Either way, I find it cool that one is there. :-)
Great updates!
Post by: Kronz on August 14, 2009, 10:28:30 PM
Post by: martin-montreal on August 14, 2009, 10:39:40 PM
Thanks a lot!
Martin
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 07:47:52 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Ok... So.. umm... This Hate set. Was it on display or on sale?
Either way, I find it cool that one is there. :-)
Great updates!
He was walking by with it under his arm while I was writing a post. I've seen him around since but not the set. I haven't seen the set on sale at any table.
I do have to say that the dealer room is pretty sparse this year.
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 08:30:09 AM
ARCTIC SE (MOUNTAIN GEAR) & JUNGLE RIPCORD (BACKGROUND)
(http://http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5139/sejungleripcord.jpg)
RECONDO & CITY DUKE (BACKGROUND)
(http://http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4171/recondocityduke.jpg)
JUNGLE DUKE & ARCTIC SS (BACKGROUND)
(http://http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6962/jungledukearcticss.jpg)
DESERT HEAVY DUTY & CITY SE (BACKGROUND)
(http://http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/46/hdandcityse.jpg)
COBRA COMMANDER & DESERT VIPER (BACKGROUND)
(http://http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8084/ccdesertviper.jpg)
SNOWJOB
(http://http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6880/snowjob.jpg)
RIPCORD W/FLYING DELTA SIX SUIT
(http://http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4931/ripcord.jpg)
ARCTIC SS
(http://http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4284/jungless.jpg)
FIREFLY
(http://http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4273/fireflyj.jpg)
ELITE ICE VIPER
(http://http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3659/eliteiceviper.jpg)
CITY SCARLETT
(http://http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4204/cityscarlett.jpg)
ARCTIC DUKE
(http://http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8250/arcticduke.jpg)
ARCTIC DESTRO
(http://http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1453/arcticdestro.jpg)
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 08:32:31 AM
Hasbro guys specifically said yesterday that there were no plans for a new Terrordrome, Flagg, etc.
Nothing big besides the PITT.
Post by: Storm.Shadow on August 15, 2009, 08:53:03 AM
Post by: Realboss on August 15, 2009, 10:04:12 AM
Morgadee don't be too upset about the International figures. They would have been a lot better if they were the old O-ring style.
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: "Storm.Shadow"
Thanks for all the effort "canprime". Can you confirm the number of figures and vehicles planned for 2010? I read somewhere that it is 45 figures and 15 vehicles, but you had said 25 figures and 10 vehicles. Not sure which is accurate.
So far all I have seen or heard is 25/10, but I'll try and confirm later.
Post by: Kronz on August 15, 2009, 12:58:18 PM
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 01:12:48 PM
Training Duke w/ pugil stick, boxing gloves & clear mask
Beachhead. All new sculpt extra vest, flippers, helmeted gas mask
Shadow Tracker. Cobra version of Spirit. Jungle living, dreadlocks, clear yellow viper mask, bladed/mel?e weapons, BIG bow, won't use guns.
Rip Attack vehicles for young kids.
Jet storm w/SE, Tiger snake w/Street Viper
think of a cord you pull to make the cycle go
figures are actual figures seperate from cycle
Target exclusives:
RAM w/ Sandstorm (desert beige)
Glider w/Ace (spy troops glider) grey camo slipstream head
Trubble Bubble w/Elite Viper. Black body, red dome, grey gun/missiles
Whirlwind w/Range Viper (will be called Twin Terror) jungle camo
TRU
Doc- arctic threat. Red jacket, blue gloves/helmet, beige pants. Comes with white stretcher and blanket. Also a hook for airlift
Arctic Shipwreck. Basically Ice viper body with shipwreck head.
Sting Raider w/Copperhead & Swamp Viper (AVAC) jungle colour camo
late 2010 some MECHs for Joe/cobra
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 02:21:17 PM
Upcoming origins: Baroness, Beachhead (explains why he has amnesia), Snow Job (in Venezuela?) and a seperate special on the twins.
GI Joe: Cobra volume two in Jan. First issue cover has Chuckles in jail cell.
New Hama silent SE issue coming. From pics it seems to be called Mute Testimony. Unique in that Larry drew all the issue instead of writing it for the artist whose is going to officially draw it.
Operation HISS is 5 issue miniseries follow up to ROC movie.
Ray park approached IDW to write a movie SE miniseries. Will be out soon. Co-writer is Kevin VanHook (friend of Park). He is an established comic writer.
No TF/Joe crossover in foreseeable future (directly from Hasbro rep)
Hama claims original Special Missions books were pain in neck to do because everything was condensed into one issue.
According to Larry, original silent issue took 2 1/2 weeks to do which is really fast.
The letterer for that issue did only the title and credits, but was paid for the whole book.
Finally Hama's fastest book ever was "James Bond: For Your Eyes Only" adaptation. From absolutely nothing to finished completely for printing: 7 Days!!
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 03:16:44 PM
He had some great stories about filming, but overall he came across as a wondeful, boisterous, and extremely charming guy. Tons of energy!!
Line of the panel: Someone asked his favourite: Baroness, Scarlett or Covergirl.
His answer (in a fun way): "there's Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and I'll get back to you on Saturday."
Post by: Canuklehead on August 15, 2009, 04:33:39 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
IDW comic panel:
GI Joe: Cobra volume two in Jan. First issue cover has Chuckles in jail cell.
So awesome! Can't wait for that one. Thanks for the info!
Sounds like there's going to be some kick-butt comics coming up
Post by: canprime on August 15, 2009, 05:24:42 PM
Beginning of this year Hasbro told them they were destroying most o ring molds in Asia due to age, rust and storage cost. Club was able to make a list of what they would like to see kept. However that is a small list and many molds are now gone. It was apparently cheaper to make new molds rather than refurbish old molds. So no guarantee on next con set (25th or ARAH)
Club membership exclusive fig for 2010 is ARAH Big Lob (that is not a joke).
M.A.N.T.A. Squad is next M.O.T.H. Type sets. First two pack is repainted Hydro Vipers. Second set is underwater demolitions diver. Similar in idea to 25th Cobra divers. ARAH Eel molds are gone.
REALLY different direction coming up.
Club exclusive sets of Adventure Team using 25th molds!
4 possible sets:
- first set w/FANG copter in adventure team yellow (I have a pic of this). The FANGs are already made so set 1 is a guarantee. Comes with one fig I think
- second set comes with 2 guys (orange &jungle green suits) and monster Venus Fly Trap [already made]
- third set is one figure with 6 wheels vehicle from spy troops painted adventure team yellow
- possible fourth set would be blue figure with white/grey Mantis sub repaint.
Post by: pdaat on August 15, 2009, 07:45:10 PM
Post by: Redmao on August 15, 2009, 09:19:22 PM
They will all come with a vehicle?
Still I'll buy them all, finally an AT collection in 3 3/4"
Post by: dodge822 on August 15, 2009, 10:16:59 PM
Sounds, and looks, like we have a few cool things to look forward to.
Post by: canprime on August 16, 2009, 12:52:23 AM
Post by: canprime on August 16, 2009, 08:14:40 AM
H.A.T.E. ON DISPLAY (JOEDECLASSIFIED SITE HAS IT)
(http://http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/650/hatedisplay.jpg)
H.A.T.E. W/DREW (RIGHT) AND I CAN'T REMEMBER THE GUY ON THE LEFT (SORRY!!)
(http://http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4472/hate2.jpg)
ADAWALE
(http://http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8384/adawale.jpg)
ADAWALE & THE ENTIRE HASBRO CREW
(http://http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3082/hasbroheavyduty.jpg)
ADVENTURE TEAM FANG (3 3/4")
(http://http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1610/advfang.jpg)
BEACHHEAD (ALL NEW SCULPT)
(http://http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8497/beachhead.jpg)
TRAINING DUKE
(http://http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6604/duke.jpg)
Post by: canprime on August 16, 2009, 08:17:12 AM
(http://http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9936/shadowtracker2.jpg)
(http://http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8168/shadowtracker.jpg)
Post by: canprime on August 16, 2009, 08:30:41 AM
Toynewsi.com has really great shots of the Adventure Team (3 3/4") Club exclusives under their Joe coverage.
I was too far back to get screen shots clearly, but they have really good shots.
Post by: Pete The Greek on August 16, 2009, 12:46:49 PM
Post by: Editor on August 16, 2009, 01:13:36 PM
that said I like the look of it, Definite buy for me.
Post by: B on August 16, 2009, 03:18:34 PM
Post by: xhairs on August 16, 2009, 03:39:56 PM
At the JoeCon awards banquet with Tuga Viper and Sharke and we were given an interesting piece of news. April 29th to May 2nd will be the dates for the next JoeCon and it will be taking place in Providence, RI!
Post by: morgardee on August 16, 2009, 03:53:44 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
man this ant cool for hasbro to do this to you guys, great pics.
At the JoeCon awards banquet with Tuga Viper and Sharke and we were given an interesting piece of news. April 29th to May 2nd will be the dates for the next JoeCon and it will be taking place in Providence, RI!
Yeah. I found that out this morning. I always liked having the option for two conventions to visit. That doesn't help promote the G.I. Joe name across the globe when one event tries to over shadow another. Think about it. We've had a guy from Australia fly up to the Canadian meet two years ago and this past year our HATE pics were in Japan. It only helps G.I. Joe as a whole to have both events. It's not like Jooe Canuck does it for the money. We do it for the love of G.I. Joe. If it was meant to be a money maker event then we wouldn't be doing it.
Plus that means the MC con will be before comic con. I guess they aren't worried about selling left over comic con toys next year.
Post by: BHMike on August 16, 2009, 05:15:45 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on August 16, 2009, 06:52:35 PM
Post by: volleydan on August 17, 2009, 01:53:39 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
H.A.T.E. W/DREW (RIGHT) AND I CAN'T REMEMBER THE GUY ON THE LEFT (SORRY!!)
(http://http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4472/hate2.jpg)
The guy on the left is Troy. He's about as enthusiastic a collector as you will find, and a good guy to boot. It was his HATE set that was on display.
Post by: joss789 on August 17, 2009, 03:50:25 PM
Post by: canprime on August 17, 2009, 08:46:55 PM
Just got home to Toronto about an hour ago.
It was a lot of fun, but I have to agree about the convention date. It completely turned me off of posting anymore about the Con.
If you guys want a wrap up, let me know and I'll post one.
As to coincidence or not about next year, I'll keep it to myself, but I know where I stand.