Post by: latinjoe22 on September 03, 2010, 01:52:39 PM
Many guest will include fellow Gi joe contributors Herb Trimpe and Larry Hama.
Find out more by clicking on the link below:
http://www.montrealcomiccon.com/ (http://http://www.montrealcomiccon.com/)
I'll be going as an attendee to this one. So see you maybe!
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 03, 2010, 02:36:38 PM
OB
Post by: Jay on September 03, 2010, 03:12:00 PM
I planned on going to see Tim Sale.
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 03:22:07 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 03, 2010, 05:42:14 PM
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I was planning on going on Saturday with a couple of fellow geeks (Non-Joe fans). Do we know if Mr. Hama will be signing autographs. I wouldn't mind bringing a few of my Joe comics for him to sign.
OB
Perhaps we'll bump into eachother then. If you see a latin guy with a 2010 black canadian gi joe convention T-shirt, chances are it'll be me.
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 03, 2010, 07:31:34 PM
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Quote from: "Oreobuilder"I was planning on going on Saturday with a couple of fellow geeks (Non-Joe fans). Do we know if Mr. Hama will be signing autographs. I wouldn't mind bringing a few of my Joe comics for him to sign.
OB
Perhaps we'll bump into eachother then. If you see a latin guy with a 2010 black canadian gi joe convention, chances are it'll be me.
I'm looking forward to it :)
OB
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 03, 2010, 09:02:20 PM
I'll be there in costume; look for the Interplay-era Fallout Vault Dweller (the guy in blue with a big yellow "13" on his back). I'll be doing interviews and taking photos for a comic-related forum I moderate, and I hope to get a chance to talk to Larry. I'll see if he and Herb would be kind enough to sign the copy of Marvel Joe #1 that I won last time... That'd be pretty sweet.
Post by: Jay on September 04, 2010, 01:32:38 AM
He drew AND wrote that one, after all.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 04, 2010, 10:34:48 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on September 05, 2010, 12:07:28 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 05, 2010, 10:03:54 AM
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I'll try to be there to meet mr. Trimpe.. what's the best thing to bring for him to sign?
Last Comicon he was there, I had him autograph a VvV Comic book reissue of Gijoe #1. He signed it for free :).
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 05, 2010, 11:48:16 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on September 06, 2010, 10:49:34 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 06, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
Post by: Propergrounds on September 06, 2010, 11:12:19 PM
I was maybe 12 years old and almost had a heart attack when I saw it.
if you have that issue take a look...
Jayson Lepine
address witheld by request :cobra:
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 06, 2010, 11:16:03 PM
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I should also mention, to anyone attending: bring cash! Most vendors only take cash at the con, but there are ATMs nearby.
I don't know that many conventions where vendors will take debit anyway...so it's safe to say to always bring cash to these kind of events, so that you may have an early and trouble-free start. There are always ATM's near a big convention, It is one of the usual site requirements of a convention/exhibition centre. Otherwise, the convention is in serious trouble and I don't think a successful organization would want this.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 06, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
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Hey, I know that, I was just putting it out there... Some vendors do have credit card machines, I've noticed. But yeah, it's mainly cash.Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"I should also mention, to anyone attending: bring cash! Most vendors only take cash at the con, but there are ATMs nearby.
I don't know that many conventions where vendors will take debit anyway...so it's safe to say to always bring cash to these kind of events, so that you may have an early and trouble-free start. There are always ATM's near a big convention, It is one of the usual site requirements of a convention/exhibition centre. Otherwise, the convention is in serious trouble and I don't think a successful organization would want this.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 06, 2010, 11:42:10 PM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"Hey, I know that, I was just putting it out there... Some vendors do have credit card machines, I've noticed. But yeah, it's mainly cash.Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"I should also mention, to anyone attending: bring cash! Most vendors only take cash at the con, but there are ATMs nearby.
I don't know that many conventions where vendors will take debit anyway...so it's safe to say to always bring cash to these kind of events, so that you may have an early and trouble-free start. There are always ATM's near a big convention, It is one of the usual site requirements of a convention/exhibition centre. Otherwise, the convention is in serious trouble and I don't think a successful organization would want this.
And knowing...
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 06, 2010, 11:50:17 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
...is half the hassle. The other half is parking. Luckily, Place Bonaventure is easily accessible by public transit!Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"Quote from: "latinjoe22"Hey, I know that, I was just putting it out there... Some vendors do have credit card machines, I've noticed. But yeah, it's mainly cash.Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"I should also mention, to anyone attending: bring cash! Most vendors only take cash at the con, but there are ATMs nearby.
I don't know that many conventions where vendors will take debit anyway...so it's safe to say to always bring cash to these kind of events, so that you may have an early and trouble-free start. There are always ATM's near a big convention, It is one of the usual site requirements of a convention/exhibition centre. Otherwise, the convention is in serious trouble and I don't think a successful organization would want this.
And knowing...
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 06, 2010, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"...is half the hassle. The other half is parking. Luckily, Place Bonaventure is easily accessible by public transit!Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"Quote from: "latinjoe22"Hey, I know that, I was just putting it out there... Some vendors do have credit card machines, I've noticed. But yeah, it's mainly cash.Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"I should also mention, to anyone attending: bring cash! Most vendors only take cash at the con, but there are ATMs nearby.
I don't know that many conventions where vendors will take debit anyway...so it's safe to say to always bring cash to these kind of events, so that you may have an early and trouble-free start. There are always ATM's near a big convention, It is one of the usual site requirements of a convention/exhibition centre. Otherwise, the convention is in serious trouble and I don't think a successful organization would want this.
And knowing...
Yeah, so true! ;D BTW I just meant to add to what you said, and to state the obvious when it comes down to any convention, not trying to correct you or say you didn't know what you were advancing. You're actually a regular attendee, so I would never doubt that you know a big lot.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 07, 2010, 12:17:48 AM
Post by: Scramble on September 07, 2010, 10:15:03 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 08, 2010, 01:01:29 AM
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Cash? In this age of iPhones and Paypal, you can buy stuff off a vendor with nothing but a phone!
We're not in Japan yet... :shifty: but we're slowly getting there.
EDIT: then again we can log into our paypal account from an IPhone :wink:
Post by: bandonov on September 08, 2010, 08:06:40 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "Scramble"Cash? In this age of iPhones and Paypal, you can buy stuff off a vendor with nothing but a phone!We're not in Japan yet... :shifty:
We are a Blackberry Shop! Long Live Blackberry Messenger!
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 08, 2010, 12:22:27 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 08, 2010, 01:14:24 PM
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War is Peace! Freedom is Slavery! Etc!
That'll be enough from you Mr. Anti-Democracy protest guy, no Comic Con for you! :P ;D
Now back to topic: The famous Dolorian from the Back to the Future movies will be there to collect donations in support of the Parkinsons disease cause. So this is your opportunity to come and show your generosity and have your picture taken with this memorable car while you're supporting the cause.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 11, 2010, 09:01:38 AM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 11, 2010, 09:02:53 AM
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Last reminder that the Comic Con is today Saturday the 11th from 11am-7pm and tomorrow Sunday the 12th from 10am-5pm.Oh geez, it lasts until 7 today? Yeah, I think I'll be heading home early this time... or my legs won't soon forgive me.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 11, 2010, 09:43:31 AM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"Last reminder that the Comic Con is today Saturday the 11th from 11am-7pm and tomorrow Sunday the 12th from 10am-5pm.Oh geez, it lasts until 7 today? Yeah, I think I'll be heading home early this time... or my legs won't soon forgive me.
But it starts at 11am today, not 9am so it really makes no difference unless you've been awake since dawn then yeah.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 11, 2010, 09:45:45 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"Quote from: "latinjoe22"Last reminder that the Comic Con is today Saturday the 11th from 11am-7pm and tomorrow Sunday the 12th from 10am-5pm.Oh geez, it lasts until 7 today? Yeah, I think I'll be heading home early this time... or my legs won't soon forgive me.
But it starts at 11am today, not 9am so it really makes no difference unless you've been awake since dawn then yeah.
Well, I was up til 4 working on my costume, then got up at 7 to finish up some stuff... I'm not at my most peppy right now. ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 11, 2010, 09:54:52 AM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 11, 2010, 10:00:22 AM
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I'm also expecting a great act on stage when you do the masquerade thing. The Show must GO ON Snakes! :wink:They changed it; no more sketches. Now it's all about the costumes, which I find is better. Mine's rather lame this time because I didn't have much time to work on it (literally 2 days), but it should be okay. And my head won't be covered this time, so you'll recognize me!
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 11, 2010, 10:47:12 AM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"I'm also expecting a great act on stage when you do the masquerade thing. The Show must GO ON Snakes! :wink:They changed it; no more sketches. Now it's all about the costumes, which I find is better. Mine's rather lame this time because I didn't have much time to work on it (literally 2 days), but it should be okay. And my head won't be covered this time, so you'll recognize me!
Masquarade=Masked Parade on legs, so crawl your way if you have to, you can do it!
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 11, 2010, 10:10:38 PM
I'll be going there for day two. My brother called me when the day was over to let me know that he wants to head there tomorrow so It'll be a chance for some brother connection. We also have a date with the Back to the Future Dollorian to have our picture taken.
This is was a bigger convention then the last two-day event. I must say I was impressed. The only thing I thought that it was missing? Why, me of course! (as a dealer that is) But I like it this way better. Got to meet some artists I didn't even know existed and support them by purchasing some of their artwork and talk about their career experiences. All worth gold to me for a change.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 11, 2010, 10:18:39 PM
I went to Larry and Herb's panel, visited their tables, asked them questions, and they signed some stuff for me. I had both Larry and Herb sign my copy of Marvel G.I. Joe #1 for me. Be right back, crossing something of my To Do While Alive list!
Post by: 5h4rK on September 11, 2010, 10:52:08 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 11, 2010, 11:34:14 PM
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Was it possible to find a lot of Joe toys this time around??Much more Joe stuff this time. 25th, POC, vehicles, Resolute box sets...
Post by: martin-montreal on September 12, 2010, 07:32:22 AM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Was it possible to find a lot of Joe toys this time around??Much more Joe stuff this time. 25th, POC, vehicles, Resolute box sets...
... and as for real GI JOE (1982-1989) ? :P ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 08:34:17 AM
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Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"Quote from: "5h4rK"Was it possible to find a lot of Joe toys this time around??Much more Joe stuff this time. 25th, POC, vehicles, Resolute box sets...
... and as for real GI JOE (1982-1989) ? :P ;D
Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe were there, that's as real GI JOE as it gets to me.
Only 25th, POC, ROC that I saw... that's real GI JOE too no? ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 08:39:44 AM
Quote from: "SnakeEyesOnAPlane"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Was it possible to find a lot of Joe toys this time around??Much more Joe stuff this time. 25th, POC, vehicles, Resolute box sets...
To add to that, yes 5h4rk, there are also more tables that carry Joes this time. And there was a lot of POC too which was great.
You still have sunday (today) to go check it out. It's 15$ to go in but it's worth it and the 20th Century FOX team is there, with the Back to the Future Dolorian, If that can help anyone reconsider to attend the event.
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 12, 2010, 09:00:32 AM
I got Mr Hama and Mr Trimpe to sign my copies of Special Missions #17 and 28 (My favorite issues). Mr Hama also signed my MoC 25th wave 1 Snake Eyes. He was sketching in between autographs and offered up them up at 20$ a piece. I'm now the proud owner of a one-of-a-kind Larry Hama Snake Eyes sketch. It's already framed. It looks great on my wall. My only regret is I should have asked for a Storm Shadow as well. Oh well, maybe next year. :)
As Latinjoe22 and SnakeEyesOnAPlane mentionned there are lots of Joes for sale. I saw some Resolute packs at 40$ and lots of PoC. I picked up a wave 2 Dusty for 8$ from Toys on Fire. He had all of wave 1 and 2 singles and wave 2 Bravos (Fury, Vamp). He also had Alley-Vipers, but at 25$ each, I skipped them. :'(
Non-Joe stuff, there is the Delorian from Back-to-the-Future. It isn't the original from the movie, it's a fan made replica but it's very authentic looking. I got to see Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) from Star Wars and got to talk to Brent Spiner (Data) from Star Trek TNG. They were signing autographs for 35$ a pop. Elvira was there as well. I swear, she looks exactly the same as she did 25 years ago. :) Of course, there were a lot of costumes. The red Spartan (from Halo) and several Stormtroopers, a Snowtrooper and a Biker scout, Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader were particularly impressive.
I recommend it to anyone who hasn't gone yet. I'll be there next year for sure.
OB
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 10:19:08 AM
Today is round two for me.
By the way, I saw a dealer or two that were carrying the new POC Mech suits, Snowcat and Vamp if it can interest anyone.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 12, 2010, 01:32:28 PM
The DeLorean was fantastic. The crowds were bigger than they ever were before. Damn, I didn't see that boxed VAMP or I'd have bought it on sight. Also, to all you fellow Clutch fans out there, I asked Larry what the future holds for Clutch, and he answered "#161."
Oh, and Elvira's still got it.
Post by: pdaat on September 12, 2010, 05:20:36 PM
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Real G.I. Joe, eh? No, I didn't see any 12 stuff with life-like hair and beard. Get off my lawn! Back in my day, Kung Fu Grip used to mean something!Here's hoping for a Clutch and RnR reunion! Great question asked.
The DeLorean was fantastic. The crowds were bigger than they ever were before. Damn, I didn't see that boxed VAMP or I'd have bought it on sight. Also, to all you fellow Clutch fans out there, I asked Larry what the future holds for Clutch, and he answered "#161."
Oh, and Elvira's still got it.
Post by: B on September 12, 2010, 05:23:37 PM
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I didn't end up taking a photo of me in the DeLorian because I had spent more than I wanted to, but I probably should have, what with my costume and all.
Doc Brown or Marty McFly? :)
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 12, 2010, 06:11:27 PM
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Here's hoping for a Clutch and RnR reunion! Great question asked.Thanks! Clutch is my favourite Joe character, so I just had to ask. What with him showing in IDW #11, I thought there might be a chance of him making an appearance. I hopy Larry keeps Clutch oldschool - those 2 panels of him interacting with Scarlett in G.I. Joe: Declassified made that series for me! ;D
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Brown or Marty McFly? :)Neither; I was the Vault Dweller from the first Fallout video game. Though I guess if he'd traveled back in time to before the war, he would just have found out that "war never changes." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBNKa2KXZE (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBNKa2KXZE) :wink:
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 10:27:17 PM
- My first POC figures, Beach head & Duke (great figures btw) for 8$ each
- 8x10 Colour Prints of DC's Powergirl & Marvel's Spiderwoman by artist Marcio Takara (a future canon I can tell) @10$ each
- 2 T-Shirts, One Destro/Mars Logo T-shirt (for me) and one Wonderwoman T-Shirt for my daughter at 2/25$
- Gi joe filecards & Comics signed by Larry Hama
- Gi joe comics signed by Herb Trimpe
- Gi joe "special request" Sketch by Herb Trimpe (wasn't free but worth it!!!)
- 2 DC Direct Kingdom Come moc figures of Shazaam! & The Flash @10$
- 1 DC DIrest Kingdom Come loose figure of Superman @5$
- 1 DC Direct Justice Society moc figure of Vixen @10$
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/P1012643.jpg)
Post by: 5h4rK on September 12, 2010, 11:20:12 PM
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(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/P1012643.jpg)
Wow, so cool.. now I'm jealous! It's always nice to get that kind of personnalized piece of artwork.. It's totally priceless IMO!
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 13, 2010, 12:16:10 AM
Post by: Madman on September 13, 2010, 10:24:42 PM
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And the coolest is that Herb Trimpe actually never got to draw this character in the GI joe comic book. So i asked him "could you please draw him as you would've if you had to draw him at the time". He was pleased to. Of course I brought my mint on card specimen so that he could use it as a specimen, I came prepared for my special request. And I didn't even have to tell him to make it funny, the guy has a natural sense of humour and I was happy that he made the character miss a mine, which shouldn't have happened according to the filecard that Larry Hama wrote, and I quote: "Lightfoot has elevated beeing careful to an artform...Lightfoot may take twice as long to clear an area, but at least you won't get any nasty surprises". Not true anymore for me! ;D
Very nice.
How come you didn't ask Larry Hama to draw lightfoot for you instead?
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 13, 2010, 10:37:30 PM
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Very nice.
How come you didn't ask Larry Hama to draw lightfoot for you instead?
Larry Hama didn't seem to give a bizwacks about Lightfoot when I showed him the figure....On the other hand, Mr. Trimpe was very honored to draw him for me and it showed.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 14, 2010, 11:52:36 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 14, 2010, 12:57:53 PM
Post by: Madman on September 14, 2010, 09:43:39 PM
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Quote from: "Madman"Very nice.
How come you didn't ask Larry Hama to draw lightfoot for you instead?
Larry Hama didn't seem to give a bizwacks about Lightfoot when I showed him the figure....On the other hand, Mr. Trimpe was very honored to draw him for me and it showed.
Was it that he didn't care to do it or didn't recall the character? Don't think Hama would turn down a request. He's done so many characters across so many lines, it's tough to remember them all....but you did have the fig as a reference.
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 15, 2010, 06:23:27 PM
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Quote from: "latinjoe22"Quote from: "Madman"Very nice.
How come you didn't ask Larry Hama to draw lightfoot for you instead?
Larry Hama didn't seem to give a bizwacks about Lightfoot when I showed him the figure....On the other hand, Mr. Trimpe was very honored to draw him for me and it showed.
Was it that he didn't care to do it or didn't recall the character? Don't think Hama would turn down a request. He's done so many characters across so many lines, it's tough to remember them all....but you did have the fig as a reference.
Doesn't matter anymore. He didn't turn down the request either. I think he was just not having a good moment, and then all of a sudden this annoying geek (me) arrives with his blurry question and that probably didn't help his situation. I was just too excited to ask him about Lightfoot, and had great expectations for an answer. I can't remember what my question was anymore, but I recall that it came out clumsy, and I don't blame Mr. Hama if he didn't undertand at all what I may have been babbling about. I have a tremendous respect for him and the fact that he shaped the grounds for what the Real American Hero storylines are to this day. Guess that next time, I'll stick with asking him about Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow. But I'm not pondering over that. I didn't get the response I was expecting from Mr. Hama, but I guess again that unexpected are the only thing that one should expect at all times.
Mr. Trimpe's sketch did triumph over that very awkward moment. I paid more than 20 bucks for my sketch, but really, for a Lightfoot fan, this means everything to my world.
My souvenir of the moment is Mr. Trimpe handing me the paper for me to turn it around, and when I saw the sketch that he finished, I remember smiling and then exploding in laughter, and boy, I saw Mr. Trimpe show a big toothed smile in sign of gratitude. It took him a little over an hour with several interruptions to finish it, but the waiting was well worth it, as he managed to draw something he never drew before and accomplish it with style.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on September 15, 2010, 09:59:05 PM