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Canadian Joe Con Section => Yearly CanJoeCon Discussion => Topic started by: martin-montreal on January 20, 2009, 09:31:33 PM

Title: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on January 20, 2009, 09:31:33 PM
Mike,

It's time to tease us... the con is 3 months from now. May 2 is like tomorrow  :wink:

Can you tell us the theme for this year fig? Artic, Air, Water, Jungle, etc.

Is it 1 or 2 (or more) exclusive?

Is it a fig made by Hasbro or it will be hand painted?

Maybe 1 answer every 2 weeks would be fun ;D

Thanks!

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on January 21, 2009, 08:04:58 AM
:wink:

While I love the enthusiasm, I don't have much to offer just yet.

I can say this, if all goes well, then we're looking at a run of (hopefully) about 100.

If it doesn't, then I have a back up plan which will have a run of about 50.
That's all I can offer right now...
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: latinjoe22 on January 21, 2009, 12:36:29 PM
Personally I prefer if the details were kept to the very last minute, because it just makes the surprise even greater but that's just me! To know that the quantity of offered exclusives is beeing raised to at least 50 this year is great news already and that should be enough for now.

Something I liked about customized figures beeing offered at the previous meets is that it actually communicated the true spirit of the gathering, a Meet for the fans by the fans, no Hasbro directly involved at the beginning. But if the exclusive figures were to be made by Hasbro one day, then I'd say that it was to be expected with the popularity of the Meet that has outgrown itself over the last years.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on January 21, 2009, 09:17:25 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
That's all I can offer right now...

Ok, I understand that nothing is done yet and you still have (a little) time in front of you until May 2. Maybe you can keep those questions and release few info from time to time. It could be fun.

Here are more:

Like LatinJoe says, showing pics before time will kill the fun, but just few hints can make it fun and make people speculate.

Martin
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: xhairs on February 12, 2009, 11:52:54 AM
any updates on the figs yet??
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: BHMike on February 12, 2009, 01:25:07 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
any updates on the figs yet??

Nope. My original casting contact has real life things going on, so I'm currently without someone for that. Which means, I have all the parts I already need - except a chest and a back part.

I'm looking into other options right now.

It's completely possible there won't be a figure this year.
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: martin-montreal on February 12, 2009, 09:28:52 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "xhairs"
any updates on the figs yet??
It's completely possible there won't be a figure this year.

That's MIKE's strategy: Lower everybody expectations and than BANG! Coming up with fully transformable playset from a GI Joe headquarter to a Cobra army set  :lol:

At least there will be free  :timbits:
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: BHMike on February 13, 2009, 01:40:03 AM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "xhairs"
any updates on the figs yet??
It's completely possible there won't be a figure this year.

That's MIKE's strategy: Lower everybody expectations and than BANG! Coming up with fully transformable playset from a GI Joe headquarter to a Cobra army set  :lol:

At least there will be free  :timbits:

Oh no... they're onto me.  :shifty:

Honestly guys, if I had anything to tease you about, I would of by now. Usually about 2 months before I show you all the artwork for the figure.

And timbits? Of course!
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 13, 2009, 01:07:36 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

It's completely possible there won't be a figure this year.

Mike,

If you don't succeed to offer any exclusive figures this year, you could always offer at least a mini-filecard dedicated to Timbit's little friend - to tie in with Timbit's filecard... :shifty:

Okay let's get serious here, do you think you're going to offer cardbacks w/resealable blister for the convention exclusives like you did before in the past for a limited time?

I'd like to get a Snowbank & Shiver cardback to go with both my no.22 figures....unless you decided not to sell these anymore.
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: BHMike on February 13, 2009, 02:57:12 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
I'd like to get a Snowbank & Shiver cardback to go with both my no.22 figures....unless you decided not to sell these anymore.

It's not a matter of me deciding not to sell them anymore, it's more a matter of me not wanting to lose the permission from Hasbro to use thier name, characters and likeness with the site and promoting of the Canadian Joe Con. They never asked me to take them down, I just thought it best to do so.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 21, 2009, 07:58:59 PM
Ok, I have some news I can share - but it's not much news yet.

Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Would it be a GI Joe or a Cobra?

Cobra. Without a shadow of a doubt, the exclusive will be on the side of Cobra.

Quote from: "xhairs"
any updates on the figs yet??

The exclusive this year will be limited to 100. That's One Hundred, not a typo. ;-)

The only other thing I can offer at this time is that it will be winter/arctic based again, and Hasbro is completely involved in it. Actually, without them - you guys wouldn't be getting "this". ;-)

Mike
Title: Re: Canadian Convention Figures
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 21, 2009, 10:35:40 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Mike,
If you don't succeed to offer any exclusive figures this year, you could always offer at least a mini-filecard dedicated to Timbit's little friend - to tie in with Timbit's filecard...

Damn, it's 100% sure now that we're getting an exclusive figure for this year...

Now it's sure that we'll never ever see Timbit's litlle buddy's mini filecard done....EVER.

I'm crashing to the nearest bar  :lol: Yee-hah!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on February 22, 2009, 06:19:02 AM
That is really interesting!  ;D Thanks Mike for the update!

I wonder if it will be a vintage style with o-ring or a 25th style fig :shifty:

Martin

Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Cobra. Without a shadow of a doubt, the exclusive will be on the side of Cobra.

The exclusive this year will be limited to 100. That's One Hundred, not a typo. ;-)

The only other thing I can offer at this time is that it will be winter/arctic based again, and Hasbro is completely involved in it. Actually, without them - you guys wouldn't be getting "this". ;-)

Mike
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: thatcarlguy on February 22, 2009, 10:49:22 AM
I'm really interested in this. I think its so cool that you'd go out of your way and make an exclusive figure for the meets/con. I'm looking forward to seeing what "it" looks like when the time comes.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 22, 2009, 09:54:42 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
I wonder if it will be a vintage style with o-ring or a 25th style fig :shifty:

Who's to say it's not both?
Who's to say it's not a figure at all?
It could be a goat painted black with red cobra logos on each side of it wearing a Serpentor mask.?

In all seriousness, I may have another hint for you guys in about a week.
;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on February 23, 2009, 10:27:51 AM
If it's what I think it may be.
 I'm not saying what it is or who hinted to me what it could be and why I'm pretty sure it will be the exclusive I'm think of. 
All's I'm saying is;  this will be one awesome exclusive.  Right up there with previous years.

Nuff said!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on February 23, 2009, 11:08:48 AM
Quote from: "Realboss"
If it's what I think it may be.
 I'm not saying what it is or who hinted to me what it could be and why I'm pretty sure it will be the exclusive I'm think of. 
All's I'm saying is;  this will be one awesome exclusive.  Right up there with previous years.

Nuff said!



IF you're thinking of what I think you are - you're not right, although along the right track :D

Everyone confused enough yet?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 23, 2009, 12:02:39 PM
I'm confused, and I know what it is!  :lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on February 23, 2009, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Quote from: "Realboss"
If it's what I think it may be.
 I'm not saying what it is or who hinted to me what it could be and why I'm pretty sure it will be the exclusive I'm think of. 
All's I'm saying is;  this will be one awesome exclusive.  Right up there with previous years.

Nuff said!



IF you're thinking of what I think you are - you're not right, although along the right track :D

Everyone confused enough yet?




I was born confused. ???  But it if is anything along those lines of what I was thinking, it's going to be awesome. ;D
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on February 23, 2009, 04:11:59 PM
I'm always confused. Proof is in my typing skills, or lack there of. Thankfully most people have learned to read between the lines when I type and understand what I'm getting at.

So Mike, with those painted goats, are you going to personally engrave the numbers in the bottom feet again? Remember, I get dibs on # 5.  :wink:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on February 23, 2009, 10:35:23 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
In all seriousness, I may have another hint for you guys in about a week.
;-)

Great! Another hint! Just have to wait 6 other sleep!   ;D

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Deadshot on February 24, 2009, 12:01:14 AM
Needless to say I am excited about this.   This will be the only Joe Convention I get to go this year due to vacation conflicts. 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 25, 2009, 02:38:48 PM
All your clues in one spot: (plus an extra)


Just an update for those not in the know:

There is more than one Exclusive.
At least one will be a Cobra.
All exclusives will be limited to 100 of each.
Hasbro Canada played a BIG hand in our exclusive this year.

That's all I'm saying.... for now. :shifty:

Lastly, the Convention Centre is huge, and we only seem to have about 20 tables left (the section I'm using for dealers holds 100).

More info here: www.canadianjoecon.com (http://www.canadianjoecon.com)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: pdaat on February 25, 2009, 09:35:09 PM
Any idea what kind of cost the exclusives will be?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on February 25, 2009, 10:02:24 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
There is more than one Exclusive.

Hummm, is it a 2-pack?... or a 3-pack?  :o
Will it be on card or loose?

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 25, 2009, 10:17:06 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Any idea what kind of cost the exclusives will be?

Typically they've been in the $25.00 to $30.00 range.
Expect that range again. I won't have a final price until things are finalized.

Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Hummm, is it a 2-pack?... or a 3-pack?  :o
Will it be on card or loose?

So my extra hint isn't enough? You can just wait a full week now.  :lol: Loose.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on February 26, 2009, 06:49:07 PM
At this time I have a very good idea as to what the exclusives are.  I just can't wait to see what the final offering looks like. :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 26, 2009, 07:55:46 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
At this time I have a very good idea as to what the exclusives are.  I just can't wait to see what the final offering looks like. :shifty:

Then by all means - post your "guess".

Seriously, I'm curious to see what people think they may be.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on February 27, 2009, 12:10:09 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Then by all means - post your "guess".

Seriously, I'm curious to see what people think they may be.

Ok, I'm guessing... I like to pick different stories and then merge them... So, Mike, you recently ask, on another board, for a 1983 Cobra soldier fullback card. Now we know the exclusive is, at least, a Cobra and Artic. So, 1 + 1 = 2  ;D A vintage 1983 Cobra soldier style with an Artic White camo outfit.

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on February 27, 2009, 01:02:34 AM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Then by all means - post your "guess".

Seriously, I'm curious to see what people think they may be.

Ok, I'm guessing... I like to pick different stories and then merge them... So, Mike, you recently ask, on another board, for a 1983 Cobra soldier fullback card. Now we know the exclusive is, at least, a Cobra and Artic. So, 1 + 1 = 2  ;D A vintage 1983 Cobra soldier style with an Artic White camo outfit.

Martin

Interesting guess. Going with my normal status-quo of asking people for parts in previous years, I can 100% see how you'd think that.  Hmmmm.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on February 27, 2009, 11:17:44 AM
At this point I going to say it will be a 25th Anniversary vehicle(Hasbro connection) with a JoeCanuck custom figure and spin.  Since there are more than one exclusive and the fact that the original idea
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"


IF you're thinking of what I think you are - you're not right, although along the right track :D

Everyone confused enough yet?
[/quote]
is no longer valid, it's a two vehicle set split to make separate exclusives maybe one Joe and definitely one Cobra.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on February 27, 2009, 01:30:28 PM
I still want my goat with the #5 carved in one of his hooves.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on February 27, 2009, 08:15:39 PM
Maybe we should use the current Q&A and ask Hasbro for more info about the 2 Canadian exclusives we gonna have  :lol:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: B on February 27, 2009, 09:34:40 PM
hmmm. I haven't got a clue? I'm assuming that the exclusives are always figures and they're aren't any vehicles.  Hmmm Hasbro has a "big hand"  big hand....who has big hands....basketball players....of course!! Its the first ever Big Lob!!!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 02, 2009, 09:08:42 PM
Time for another hint...  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 02, 2009, 11:28:46 PM
February 25, 2009

By my calendar, that means March 4th. ;)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 03, 2009, 09:06:22 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
February 25, 2009

By my calendar, that means March 4th. ;)

Now it must be March 4th somewhere on Earth  ;D

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 04, 2009, 12:06:53 AM
Ok.. Let's see... the hints you guys have already are:

There is more than one Exclusive.
At least one will be a Cobra.
All exclusives will be limited to 100 of each.
Hasbro Canada played a BIG hand in our exclusive this year.

And your newest hint is:

It is not Arctic themed.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: pdaat on March 04, 2009, 05:46:19 AM
Movie themed?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on March 04, 2009, 08:48:01 AM
Goat themed?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 04, 2009, 09:19:18 AM
Cobra La?


What?  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 04, 2009, 09:53:03 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Goat themed?

Dude, you've got issues.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 04, 2009, 12:38:51 PM
"big hand" is a synonym of "minute hand", minute hand beeing the arrow that points to the minutes in a clock....

Gijoe Resolute comic book 2pk #2 "22 minutes" written by Larry Hama ???

Storm Shadow vs. Tunnel Rat: "There is more than one Exclusive."  :wink:

Storm Shadow: "At least one will be a Cobra."  :o

That's just my guess based on your hints so far...  ::)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 04, 2009, 09:35:33 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

The only other thing I can offer at this time is that it will be winter/arctic based again, and Hasbro is completely involved in it.

Mike

Few days ago it was winter/arctic based...

Quote from: "THE Mike?"

It is not Arctic themed.


Now it is no more arctic...  :-  ???

It is misleading!! This need to be clarify... with a new hint!  ;D

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 04, 2009, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
It is misleading!! This need to be clarify... with a new hint!  ;D

True. True.
May as well tell you all. Since Hasbro canceled theirs, we had planned to have an Arctic Hiss Tank.
 
BUT, just as we were about to take possession of the Tanks from Hasbro, news broke that the Tanks were available again. So we figured, why take the time to paint all those Hiss Tanks when the actual thing is coming out? So we canceled the Tanks.

Since we scrapped that plan, we (very quickly) had to send some emails, re-do our planning and thinking, change ideas, and now we have something MUCH better in store for you all. (STILL, with Hasbro playing a hand in this).

So there ya have it - when the thread started, the Arctic Hiss was the item - now, we have more than one item to offer this year. And they're ALL gonna be great!



As for another hint.... ok, I'll give you another hint ..........on Saturday.
Mike
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 04, 2009, 10:33:31 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
This need to be clarify... with a new hint!  ;D
Martin

C'mon Mike, give the man a good hint once and for all and get it over with  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 05, 2009, 08:03:23 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

Since Hasbro canceled theirs, we had planned to have an Arctic Hiss Tank.
 
BUT, just as we were about to take possession of the Tanks from Hasbro, news broke that the Tanks were available again. So we figured, why take the time to paint all those Hiss Tanks when the actual thing is coming out? So we canceled the Tanks.

Since we scrapped that plan, we (very quickly) had to send some emails, re-do our planning and thinking, change ideas, and now we have something MUCH better in store for you all. (STILL, with Hasbro playing a hand in this).

Mike

That's a great story! Thanks for sharing!

As for the next hint (Saturday), can we have something to help us determine if it will be 25th style or O-ring style (or none  ;D) ?

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 05, 2009, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Btw you forgot to state in your hints summary that the exclusives will be loose, that is, if you didn't decide that it will be carded now :shifty:

It may not be in the summary, but I did state they would be loose.



Man, I feel like I'm being attacked by french-men!  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on March 05, 2009, 09:24:58 PM
Wow. I missed out on the last two weeks of this. 
From an Artic HISS to a GI Goat (pronounced as a soft g). 
....No wait, it's a Cobra goat.  That's cool, then I can army build it, especially since there's a hundred now.

Anyway, thanks in advance for the initial plans and then the scramble to revise them.

Can't wait.  And the clues are fun - it's like an advent calendar.  But less chocolate.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 05, 2009, 09:52:55 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

Man, I feel like I'm being attacked by french-men!  :lol:

Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Saturday - two more sleeps. If you ask again, before that,  then it's Monday.  :wink: :lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on March 05, 2009, 09:53:31 PM
Could it be a Sigma 6 Joecanuck or the last piece to the M.A.S.S. Device?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 06, 2009, 09:23:31 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
... the last piece to the M.A.S.S. Device?

I don't think Hasbro would make just 100 parts for that. Moreover, not only for Canada. I'm thinking more about a repaint. Something that will exist in the US, or has existed. But we would get a different color. That would justify a small production of 100.

If Hasbro wants to make friend here, they should bring some 25th DOC...  :shifty:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 06, 2009, 11:19:27 PM
Just so we're all clear. I've confirmed that there is more than one item again this year.
So these clues aren't all for just one item, but pertaining to each of them in some fashion.

There is more than one Exclusive.
At least one will be a Cobra.
All exclusives will be limited to 100 of each.
Hasbro Canada played a BIG hand in our exclusive this year.
It is not Arctic themed.


Now come the cool hints:

Originally, it was 1983, with many more later.

And a bonus one - "I haven't been seen in over 20 years".

Now keep in mind, there are more than 1 exclusive this year. So it's possible those hints are all for one - or for each.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 07, 2009, 10:23:34 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Originally, it was 1983, with many more later.

When you asked for the 1983 Cobra soldier fullcard, I knew it was not just for the fun of it  ;D

Quote from: "THE Mike?"
And a bonus one - "I haven't been seen in over 20 years".

I'm assuming you include the 25th line... so there are not that much figs left:

For the US convention, a lot of people are talking about the Red Shadows... so I guess any UK or international variant can also be included  ???

So, my guess will be:

Am I near?

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 07, 2009, 11:39:21 AM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
So, my guess will be:
  • Cobra: Viper Pilot (ref: 1983, Cobra)
  • GI Joe: The Fridge (ref: BIG hands, GI Joe)
Am I near?

Near..... FAR.... so very very far. LOL No. You are not close on either of the two.
FYI - the 25th line has missed MUCH more than the few you mentioned.

What's with the big hands??....  I never said anything about hands being larger than normal. That's all in your head.


Ok... Here's some solid hints for you all.
Something to keep you guessing, all for the same character:


That's it for now. Enjoy your weekend guessing.  :lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: pdaat on March 07, 2009, 12:02:05 PM
How avout Viper Pilot and Big Lob?

Paul
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 07, 2009, 01:23:50 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"

FYI - the 25th line has missed MUCH more than the few you mentioned.


I know, but some like Dr. Mindbender or Sgt. Slaughter were release many times in the last 20 yeras. That is why I didn't list them.

So, for Cobra, I will guess with a character we never saw before... Pythona (Since we already got Nemesis Enforcer!

For GI Joe, hum, I would say St. Slaughter (but we got many versions of him in the past 20 years...).

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 07, 2009, 05:10:27 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
So, for Cobra, I will guess with a character we never saw before... Pythona (Since we already got Nemesis Enforcer!

For GI Joe, hum, I would say St. Slaughter (but we got many versions of him in the past 20 years...).
Martin

Follow the clue. It's a character that has been made before, but not seen in the last 20 years.

Neither Pythona or Slaughter fit that bill. ....nor does Big Lob.  ;D


Oh, and I'm not going to tell you if you guess right. But when he's announced (It's a he), you'll get bragging rights if you guess correctly. ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 07, 2009, 09:50:02 PM
how about a free one if we get it right. lol.

ok here are mine.
Cobra Viper Pilot
Recoil
Gnawgahyde
Scoop
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: K.B. on March 07, 2009, 10:28:13 PM
Is it a Motor Viper?

He goes back to 20 years (1986) and there hasen't been another version.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on March 08, 2009, 11:07:04 AM
I'm going with 1. Gnawgahyde and 2. Darklon only on the basis that the " It's a cobra hint refers to the same exclusive".  Gnawgahyde because the mold was used in the JoeCon set but with a different head and character name.

There are other possible Joes I have it narrowed down to if the cobra clue doesn't go with the other clues.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 08, 2009, 11:12:28 AM
Quote from: "xhairs"
how about a free one if we get it right. lol.

ok here are mine.
Cobra Viper Pilot
Recoil
Gnawgahyde
Scoop

I'm also pretty sure about the Viper Pilot because we were 3 suggesting his name (pdaat, xhairs and me) and Mike never replied specifically about him. That is called: "Reversed engineering"  :wink:

As for the GI joe fig, indeed, Recoil and Scoop are not bad choices at all, like The Fridge and Tollbooth.

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 08, 2009, 11:24:03 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Now come the cool hints:
Originally, it was 1983, with many more later.

I was focusing on this: "I haven't been seen in over 20 years". But I forgot the other clue: "Originally, it was 1983, with many more later." That can refers to:

All of the above were seen many time over the past 20 years. And if the Viper pilot is the one for Cobra, this will narrow our choice between Duke and Snake Eyes... my vote is for Snake Eyes  ;D

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Scramble on March 08, 2009, 12:10:46 PM
I think the clues actually apply to different exclusives. I may be wrong.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 08, 2009, 02:58:25 PM
WOW. You guys are TOTALLY missing my entire post before, didn't you?

Here it is again:

Quote from: "THE Mike?"

Something to keep you guessing, all for the same character:

  • I haven't been seen in over 20 years.
  • I'm not part of the 25th line of figures.
  • I'm not in the movie.
  • I'm an actual Hasbro G.I. Joe Character (not made up like Black Ice, Snowbank, etc).



That means, NONE of the other clues apply to this ONE character. I'm being very generous with the clues for you guys on this one. So much so, that I'll add some more:


As for me not commenting on the other guesses - those characters fell into the guesses given.

Now that I've given you all a couple more. It doesn't quite apply to them all now does it. ;-)

As I said, I'm not commenting on if someone is right or not. I won't say yes, or no. BUT, if you were to now guess that it's Sky Creeper, you'd be wrong - he's a cobra, and I would point that out to you. ;-)

On the alternate side, if you guys guessed Heavy Metal, I also won't confirm or deny it - but he would fall into the correct categories for guesses since he's not a Cobra, and he wears gloves.



All the other clues, pertained to the other one(s).

Go back and re-read the posts gang. ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: akpayne on March 08, 2009, 05:50:02 PM
My guess is.... Heavy Metal.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 09, 2009, 02:56:44 AM
recoil lol
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: WildMike on March 09, 2009, 01:05:22 PM
Claymore!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Deadshot on March 10, 2009, 12:32:29 AM
Frostbite.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 10, 2009, 07:09:52 AM
Quote from: "Deadshot"
Frostbite.

Ah, but if I'm not mistaken, Frostbite will have a figure in the Movie line of toys.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 10, 2009, 08:23:30 PM
Quote from: "Deadshot"
Frostbite.

... and Frosbite is Arctic theme.

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 12, 2009, 09:07:38 AM
I'll go against something I said in this thread and confirm something for you all.

You're ALL wrong.

That is all.
 :shifty:

I'm willing to take questions on it.
You can ask about "THE" figure that I'm dropping hints on, or the other items. Just be clear which you're asking about.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on March 12, 2009, 09:14:03 AM
So I guess this means the goat is out? 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 12, 2009, 04:34:57 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
So I guess this means the goat is out? 

No no, the Goat will be his accessory!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 12, 2009, 04:54:46 PM
ok is the joe a driver??
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 12, 2009, 09:15:29 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
I'm willing to take questions on it.
You can ask about "THE" figure that I'm dropping hints on, or the other items. Just be clear which you're asking about.

We all know the game when we were young and had only 3 wishes... We all tried to think how to tell our wishes so we can maximize their use... So how, in 1 question, we can get the maximum info from Mike about the convention exclusive? Here is how: What parts were used to make the convention exclusives? For example:
Head: Cobra soldier V1
Arms: Airborne V2
etc.

I'm guessing one of the exclusive will be a vehicle, like the HISS  :shifty:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 12, 2009, 11:33:29 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
ok is the joe a driver??

All joes are drivers in some form. ;-)

Pilots are drivers of their planes/ships/copters.
You can "drive" a boat, or a hovercraft.
You can drive cars and tanks.
Heck, even Sarge was a driver!


But yes, this guy has been a driver before.

(didn't Keel Haul drive the Flagg - and then come out on a single card?)
Hmmmmmmmmmm


Quote from: "martin-montreal"

We all know the game when we were young and had only 3 wishes... We all tried to think how to tell our wishes so we can maximize their use... So how, in 1 question, we can get the maximum info from Mike about the convention exclusive? Here is how: What parts were used to make the convention exclusives? For example:
Head: Cobra soldier V1
Arms: Airborne V2
etc.

I'm guessing one of the exclusive will be a vehicle, like the HISS  :shifty:

Martin

You honestly expect me to tell you all the parts used?

No. But I will say one has the Hiss Drivers head - so you're "kinda" close. LOL.


Oh, and if you read back, we said we scrapped that idea for the Hiss tank. Sorry.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 13, 2009, 09:02:10 AM
ok here are my guesses
Backstop top pick
Hot Seat
Ghostrider
Rumbler
Heavy Metal
Tollbooth
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 13, 2009, 09:21:41 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

But yes, this guy has been a driver before.

But I will say one has the Hiss Drivers head - so you're "kinda" close. LOL.


Hiss Drivers head, Mmmm... that narrow the options to:

And when we know that Rip It was released as part of the 2007 International G.I.Joe Convention (Atlanta) packaged with Ralph "Steeler" Pulaski...

Does it means we will get:

Steeler is a driver and he wears gloves. BUT he was made (twice) in the 25th line... BUT (again) without using the name Steeler (it was Ralph Pulaski). No, it can't be him... :-

Xhairs was quick! Thanks!

Quote from: "xhairs"
Backstop
Hot Seat
Ghostrider
Rumbler
Heavy Metal
Tollbooth

Backstop: He is the only Canadian member of G.I.Joe (made in 1987).
[s:23w3bgkc]Hot Seat[/s:23w3bgkc]: The hint says: not seem for over 20 years, he was made in 1989. So I won't say yes.
Ghostrider: Maybe
[s:23w3bgkc]Rumbler[/s:23w3bgkc]: In 1993, Rumbler was available at the G.I.Joe Convention as a convention exclusive, so no.
[s:23w3bgkc]Heavy Metal[/s:23w3bgkc]: With the name "Heavy Metal", your are right. But he was renamed "Rampage" in 1989 and 2003. So no again.
Tollbooth: Maybe

So, like Xhairs, I choose Backstop because:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 13, 2009, 11:28:10 PM
I consider 1989 as twenty years ago.

Just sayin'..... you should maybe consider it 20 years ago as well.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on March 14, 2009, 02:26:10 PM
The figures I came up with for 20 years ago that meet the criteria are Lightfoot, HotSeat(who was sold in 1990 as well) and Repeater(he only wears one glove though).
So things point toward Lightfoot--he has gloves and this is the last know version of him.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 14, 2009, 05:49:58 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
So things point toward Lightfoot--he has gloves and this is the last know version of him.

But he wasn't a driver...

Quote from: "THE Mike?"
But yes, this guy has been a driver before.

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on March 15, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
I think Backstop for the Joe is a good guess:
I haven't been seen in over 20 years.  Check.
I'm not part of the 25th line of figures.  Check.
I'm not in the movie.  Check.
I'm an actual Hasbro G.I. Joe Character (not made up like Black Ice, Snowbank, etc).  Check
I wear gloves. Check.
Driver. Check.
(I'm forgetting a clue that is also a "check"...)

As for the Cobra, someone was guessing HISS driver or Rip-It based on the head that you presume was used. 
I suspect the Cobra is an original character.  Not sure if Mike's taking questions on both figures (I'm feeling that there are two figures - no vehicle) but I'll ask "Is the Cobra an original character created for the con exclusive?"

(Has anyone even asked if they are vintage ARAH style?)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 15, 2009, 11:02:34 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Is the Cobra an original character created for the con exclusive?

It is a good question, but one of the clue is: "Originally 1983, many after". So that's why I said HISS drive or Rip-IT. It could only be one or the other...

Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
(Has anyone even asked if they are vintage ARAH style?)
Yes, I did. But no answer... yet  :'(. I prefer vintage style. But since Hasbro is involve, I will guess it is 25th style. The GI Joe club is still making vintage style, but Hasbro as made the switch... Mike?

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 16, 2009, 07:49:45 AM
Sorry guys, I thought it was obvious - they're 25th Style figures.  :wink:

The next issue of the newsletter is going to debut one or two of the exclusives... possibly two, since I think the artwork for one is just awesome. That's not to say the rest of the art sucks - I'm just really digging the art for one of them over the other. ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Agent_Loop on March 16, 2009, 01:01:10 PM
One better than the other? :(
And I put equal effort to both of them, too. fuh.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 16, 2009, 05:40:56 PM
cool cant wait to see who they are.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 16, 2009, 07:00:08 PM
Quote from: "Agent_Loop"
One better than the other? :(
And I put equal effort to both of them, too. fuh.


Hey, I love them both. I just love the last one more! ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: condor knight on March 16, 2009, 07:50:33 PM
will the art work be raffled off like last time?
 If so I hope I win again it would be three years in a row ;D
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 16, 2009, 10:40:52 PM
Quote from: "condor knight"
will the art work be raffled off like last time?
 If so I hope I win again it would be three years in a row ;D

That's up to Loop. But I would assume so.... why break with tradition! ;-)


Also guys, here's your FINAL hint on the Joe figure:

Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali and Rocky Balboa.

We'll announce him in the next Newsletter - out this week (we hope!).
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Agent_Loop on March 16, 2009, 11:35:51 PM
Yup, coloured prints will be raffled off.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: K.B. on March 17, 2009, 01:06:45 AM
So it's Big Boa?!?

If so thats pretty cool
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 17, 2009, 01:29:09 AM
man i cant wait to see back stop i was right i get a cookie lol.

or hot seat but i go with back stop.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: ccs on March 17, 2009, 03:37:16 PM
Duke in boxing clothes vs Big boa made from a hiss driver head!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 17, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
man i cant wait to see back stop i was right i get a cookie lol.

You are right, it is Back stop: from his file card: "... he boxed in the Golden gloves..." (http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/87/backstop.shtml (http://http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/87/backstop.shtml)).

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 18, 2009, 02:29:12 PM
yup but so dose hot seats but i put money on back stop. where did big boa come from ???
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Kronz on March 18, 2009, 07:59:04 PM
It has to be Backstop, dude's a Canadian and everything.

Thankfully he means zilch to me so I won't feel too bad that I will never get his 25th edition.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on March 18, 2009, 10:14:45 PM
I thought Back-Stop was a former hockey player, not boxer?  I guess there are two different file cards.  The yo-joe card does make reference to him playing junior hockey though.


"Edit"  Ryan's article in the newsletter clarified this one for me!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 19, 2009, 09:24:41 PM
Not 2, but 5 exclusives  :o

              (http://http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/images/smilies/wow.gif)


Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 20, 2009, 02:07:49 AM
rock on and i was right thats cool a point for me lol. man 5 this yr well there goes my cash.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 20, 2009, 08:01:45 AM
Quote from: "xhairs"
rock on and i was right thats cool a point for me lol. man 5 this yr well there goes my cash.

It's not as costly as you guys might think.

I'd say you would safely be able to pick them all up for under $125.00 - maybe even about $100.00??

After reading the newsletter - do you guys have any guesses on the rest?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: canprime on March 20, 2009, 09:26:10 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "xhairs"
rock on and i was right thats cool a point for me lol. man 5 this yr well there goes my cash.

It's not as costly as you guys might think.

I'd say you would safely be able to pick them all up for under $125.00 - maybe even about $100.00??

After reading the newsletter - do you guys have any guesses on the rest?

Great work this year!!  Congrats to all involved.  I hope this is your "break out" year.

As for guesses.  We have 5 exclusives.  Of which 2 have been revealed.  The remaining 3 don't all have to be figures do they?  The newsletter is a bit tricky.

I would figure that we are getting something HISS related since you mentioned a HISS Driver head and the newsletter mentions the HISS tank as well.

I can't honestly think of a good guess so I'll go with a "wish."

I'll say a HISS tank in some form and a HISS tech/gunner?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 20, 2009, 01:22:47 PM
yup i have to re read it and then make my guss. cool about the price.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: nova on March 20, 2009, 02:38:54 PM
I'm thinking an "Artic Mini-Hiss"...maybe somthing like a White Armadillo.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 20, 2009, 03:23:03 PM
maybe backstops old ride updated???
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 21, 2009, 08:47:20 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
After reading the newsletter - do you guys have any guesses on the rest?

Here are 2 of my guesses:
Static Line (same mold as Back-stop, so it's a way to cut cost)
Sci-Fi

As for the bold Cobra guy in black, he is maybe a black HISS driver without his mask...

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 21, 2009, 11:40:45 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
As for the bold Cobra guy in black, he is maybe a black HISS driver without his mask...

THAT would damn cool. Just sayin'.



Since we have awhile before I announce another of the exclusives, I thought I'd give you all some new hints pertaining to one of them:


Another Cobra
NOT Arctic themed.
Originally, it was 1983, with many more later.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 21, 2009, 11:56:17 PM
well there is
Destro
Major Bludd
thats it with more Versions so i would say The Enemy,Cobra Viper Pilot
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 22, 2009, 01:02:24 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
well there is
Destro
Major Bludd
thats it with more Versions so i would say The Enemy,Cobra Viper Pilot

You forgot:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Scramble on March 22, 2009, 03:08:06 PM
Is that really all? Think outside the card.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 22, 2009, 09:02:03 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
Is that really all? Think outside the card.
You mean a vehicle???

We know it is not a HISS...

A S.N.A.K.E. !!!!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 22, 2009, 11:48:07 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
  • Cobra commander (not again, MIKE, please, no more...)

I will 100% say without a shadow of a doubt that it is not, nor will it most likely ever be Cobra Commander.  :wink:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Redskull on March 23, 2009, 12:02:32 AM
Are the exclusives based on a first come first serve like last year?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 23, 2009, 12:28:56 AM
Quote from: "Redskull"
Are the exclusives based on a first come first serve like last year?

Yes, that will be the policy this year as well.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 23, 2009, 08:32:06 AM
welll i looked at 83 and there are not alot of guys on there with redone figs.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on March 23, 2009, 09:00:11 AM
I can't spill the beans on anything but I can tell you guys that if you like the 25th anniversary stuff, you'll HATE to miss out this years Canadian convention set.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 23, 2009, 09:38:28 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
welll i looked at 83 and there are not alot of guys on there with redone figs.

That is why I trust Ryan...

Quote from: "Scramble"
Is that really all? Think outside the card.

It's a S.N.A.K.E.!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/snake/ (http://http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/snake/)
http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/snake/redsnake.shtml (http://http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/snake/redsnake.shtml)
http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/snake/india_snake.shtml (http://http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/snake/india_snake.shtml)
http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/85/snake/ (http://http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/85/snake/)


Martin  ;D
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 23, 2009, 11:36:19 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
It's a S.N.A.K.E.!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Martin, how do you come up with guessing that it's a Snake? I'm just curious...because there are far more possibilities than just the Snake...unless you're just trying to shake the ground for us a little, I'll admit it's kind of working  ;D.

I'll go with my intuition on what I think it might not be: Not a Snake  :wink:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 24, 2009, 10:44:48 AM
I'm not gonna wager a guess...I'm just gonna sit back and wait for the awesomeness of the two reveals to be added to with even more awesomeness.  And kudos to Mike and the convention team for raising their already high bar of exclusives.  I gotta say gentlemen, I am impressed!  May 2nd can't come quick enough!!!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 24, 2009, 07:29:44 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Hey Martin, how do you come up with guessing that it's a Snake? I'm just curious...because there are far more possibilities than just the Snake...

Far more possibilities  ???

The S.N.A.K.E. (and the F.A.N.G.  :shifty:

Like Hasbro did for the blue Filght pod, it is maybe a blue F.A.N.G. (or a blue S.N.A.K.E.  :wink:).

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 24, 2009, 10:24:39 PM
Blue SNAKE was already made by Hasbro - and the Blue Fang was made via Funskool - it's actually in an article our own Stealth Viper wrote in this month's newsletter!



...and just for the heck of it - I'm going to reveal an item on Thursday here in this thread.

It will actually be the artwork image for it, and it will be one of the new trading cards available at the convention.

Thursday. Thursday you will see the final Joe item. (the rest are Cobra)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 25, 2009, 01:12:02 AM
sweet cant wait mike.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 25, 2009, 08:51:41 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

Thursday. Thursday you will see the final Joe item. (the rest are Cobra)

Two more sleeps to wait!   ;D

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 25, 2009, 10:25:04 PM
Actually..... I'll tell you all now - and show the image tomorrow.


Back-stop is coming with a Tank.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on March 25, 2009, 10:28:56 PM
Does that mean the cobra figure will come with an air chariot---that would be pretty sweet to have a painted/modified chariot.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on March 25, 2009, 10:41:20 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Back-stop is coming with a Tank.

... with a tank... not meaning his tank. An Armadillo tank?

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: canprime on March 26, 2009, 08:38:33 AM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Back-stop is coming with a Tank.

... with a tank... not meaning his tank. An Armadillo tank?

Martin

I would think that is a given since Hasbro hasn't re-released the Persuader.  Then consider the price point they are trying for and I would say a small vehicle is the most likely choice (so yeah, probably the Armadillo mold). 

Also, on the guessing side...was the CLAW released in 83?  It has never been made in blue and was recently redone by Hasbro.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 26, 2009, 11:36:50 AM
IT'S THURSDAY!!!! PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX....
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 11:54:37 AM
Exclusive #3 will be Back-stops own personal tank : The Dead Eye

More will be revealed on why this is his personal tank and not the Persuader in next months newsletter!

For now enjoy these samplings.

The Blueprints and Sticker placement sheet:
(yes, there will be a unique sticker sheet just for this!)
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/deadeye1.jpg)

The Dead Eye trading card - to be available at the Canadian Joe Con : May 2nd.
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/deadeye2.jpg)

The file card for The Dead Eye: We can't show the info until the next newsletter.
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/deadeye3.jpg)

I could show you the final product, but sticker sheets haven't made it to me yet.
Hopefully within a week I should be able to show you all the finished Dead Eye, with stickers applied!

Still two items left to go!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 26, 2009, 12:06:24 PM
SWEEEEEEET!!!  Will "Canadian Joe Convention" be on the packaging for all items?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 12:10:24 PM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
SWEEEEEEET!!!  Will "Canadian Joe Convention" be on the packaging for all items?

Packaging?
It'll most likely come bagged, as all con-vehicles usually do in the U.S. ;-)

I'll toss it in a Timbit box and slap a Canadian Joe Con sticker on it. Happy?  :lol:


I'm sure the logo will be on the back of the file cards - unless I'm able to do the double sided printing for Back-stop and The Dead Eye
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 26, 2009, 12:30:58 PM
Hell, I think that it should be packaged in a Tim Bit box!  :)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 26, 2009, 02:42:24 PM
very cool.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: nova on March 26, 2009, 02:48:44 PM
Very cool....I love the addition of the Air Charriot guns....nice little detail.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Sureshot on March 26, 2009, 03:21:56 PM
Shame there's only going to be a hundred of these. Also a shame that I can't get out there to get one...
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 03:44:49 PM
www.westjet.ca  (http://www.westjet.ca ) :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 03:46:31 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
www.westjet.ca  (http://www.westjet.ca ) :shifty:


You know? I did that as a joke, but it's only about $160.00 to fly to Hamilton from Calgary. Wow. I thought it would of been more!?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: canprime on March 26, 2009, 04:40:37 PM
Congrats, this looks like a great set!!!!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 26, 2009, 05:53:36 PM
Congrats Joe Canuck team (and Hasbro ) on breathing a new life into these peg warmers  ;D. The retooling is stunning.

Mike, The Dead Eye's art looks very different from what we're used to see from Loop's... Is this on purpose? And nice, the vehicle comes with  a blueprint, that is truly going a step further for this year's Joe Con. :cobra:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 06:36:11 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Congrats Joe Canuck team (and Hasbro ) on breathing a new life into these peg warmers  ;D. The retooling is stunning.

Mike, The Dead Eye's art looks very different from what we're used to see from Loop's... Is this on purpose? And nice, the vehicle comes with  a blueprint, that is truly going a step further for this year's Joe Con. :cobra:

Loop is doing a TON of work for this years Con. Anything I could of photo-shopped myself, I did. 3 Images in total I did. That was one, and the other two are also altered by me.

Loop is amazing, and as long as he's willing to do the art for us, he's our man.
It will all become clear in a few short weeks. ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Sureshot on March 26, 2009, 06:47:24 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
You know? I did that as a joke, but it's only about $160.00 to fly to Hamilton from Calgary. Wow. I thought it would of been more!?
From Edmonton it's $500 and change return. If I can do it for $400 I'll seriously consider it.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: K.B. on March 27, 2009, 01:00:49 AM
This is a really awesome exclusive. I love the Canadian stickers too , just like the good old days  ;D
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 27, 2009, 02:02:27 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
www.westjet.ca  (http://www.westjet.ca ) :shifty:

You know? I did that as a joke, but it's only about $160.00 to fly to Hamilton from Calgary. Wow. I thought it would of been more!?

It is more as you didn't factor in the taxes, fees and surcharges.   You are looking at about $225-250 one way from Calgary/Edmonton to Hamilton and vice versa.   
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Hisscommander on March 27, 2009, 08:07:52 AM
Ok, so thats a sweet looking vehicle! What do i have to do to get one of those, and a set of your 2009 cards? ??? ??? ???

Also, THE Mike check the TD front page.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: hulk hogan on March 27, 2009, 02:48:54 PM
That is a nice looking vehicle
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 27, 2009, 03:46:23 PM
I can say that just now I've seen the "almost finished" result of one of the last 2 exclusives... and it is incredible. You will all be VERY impressed, I have no doubt. I know I am.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: akpayne on March 27, 2009, 03:47:51 PM
I love the look of stuff so far.

I just hate waiting in line.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 27, 2009, 03:54:38 PM
man i cant wait to see the rest of the set. please show the rest pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on March 27, 2009, 05:06:00 PM
We have to hold something back, but I'm with Stealth Viper. The last piece will turn a lot of heads.

Put it this way, I own all the past Joe Meet figures (and card). What's coming is going blow everything else away.

Hate the waiting line or not, you'll want to be in it. Trust me on that.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: canprime on March 27, 2009, 05:45:14 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
I can say that just now I've seen the "almost finished" result of one of the last 2 exclusives... and it is incredible. You will all be VERY impressed, I have no doubt. I know I am.

Sorry, but I think you are lying!!!

So prove me wrong and show me the last two!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 27, 2009, 06:14:41 PM
He's not lying. ;-)

The exclusives this year are a group effort - everyone involved in that "group" have seen them.

Quote from: "akpayne"
I just hate waiting in line.

:lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on March 27, 2009, 06:47:29 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
He's not lying. ;-)

The exclusives this year are a group effort - everyone involved in that "group" have seen them.

Quote from: "akpayne"
I just hate waiting in line.

:lol:


You and me both.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 27, 2009, 10:33:48 PM
cool i can wait and nice.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: condor knight on March 29, 2009, 12:18:03 PM
If you need timbit box for the dead eye, I can just ask my wife. She works for them.  lol
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on March 29, 2009, 01:03:24 PM
Quote from: "condor knight"
If you need timbit box for the dead eye, I can just ask my wife. She works for them.  lol

I'll even take the timbits!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on March 30, 2009, 04:19:39 PM
So are the remaing characters beside Back-Stop all characters that have gotten toys in the Joe mythos!?  Or are there any that are new unofficial characters, like BI, Shiver, Snaow Bank, and such?



okay, here's my speculation on Mr. Baldy, assuming it's an existing character: Street Hawk.   Sure, he's not an established character in Hasbro's GIJoe but he IS official in the Funskool Joe line...  And the new 25th RAM would be AWESOME in black.    :shifty:

doubtful, maybe, but from Loop's picture of the bald man in back, I think he would be an AWESOME new version of Steet Hawk. 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 30, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: "night force cynic"
So are the remaing characters beside Back-Stop all characters that have gotten toys in the Joe mythos!?  Or are there any that are new unofficial characters, like BI, Shiver, Snaow Bank, and such?

Everything remaining is from the Joe Canuck mythos - but tied into the Hasbro Joe mythos.... so... I guess you could say , semi-unofficial? We have Hasbro's permission to use the G.I. Joe name, likeness, logos, ect - so I guess you could also say these are all semi-official?... I'd say they're about as official as the DeSimone figures that were available many years ago.

Everything will all blend perfectly and should seriously encourage all people to attend the Canadian Joe Convention on May 2nd. 

There's a big announcement, and the actual debut of one of the figures happening this week. He'll have his own thread.



Quote from: "night force cynic"
okay, here's my speculation on Mr. Baldy, assuming it's an existing character: Street Hawk.   Sure, he's not an established character in Hasbro's GIJoe but he IS official in the Funskool Joe line...  And the new 25th RAM would be AWESOME in black.    :shifty:

doubtful, maybe, but from Loop's picture of the bald man in back, I think he would be an AWESOME new version of Steet Hawk.   

If we had the torso from Ace, that would be perfect - but the Street Hawk character is based off a failed 1980's TV show, and thus is owned (copyright) by another company. (I think Universal, CBS or some other one?)


So I can say 100% that it's not Street Hawk, and "Baldy" has nothing to do with anything even remotely like it. ...and unlike Back-stop, he doesn't come with a vehicle.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on March 30, 2009, 05:19:18 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Everything remaining is from the Joe Canuck mythos - but tied into the Hasbro Joe mythos.... so... I guess you could say , semi-unofficial? We have Hasbro's permission to use the G.I. Joe name, likeness, logos, ect - so I guess you could also say these are all semi-official?... I'd say they're about as official as the DeSimone figures that were available many years ago.
Black Ice in a new, more discreet, alternate uniform?   (I'm pretty sure that's a NO)

Quote
There's a big announcement, and the actual debut of one of the figures happening this week. He'll have his own thread.
the new figure reveal will have a new thread?   sweet, that must be big!  :)


Quote
If we had the torso from Ace, that would be perfect - but the Street Hawk character is based off a failed 1980's TV show, and thus is owned (copyright) by another company. (I think Universal, CBS or some other one?)


So I can say 100% that it's not Street Hawk, and "Baldy" has nothing to do with anything even remotely like it. ...and unlike Back-stop, he doesn't come with a vehicle.
Funskool made that off a TV show?   I didn't even realize that, but yeah, I can see why that would kill any chance of it anyway.   Learn something new everyday.

One of the Cobras will get a vehicle, right?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 31, 2009, 01:10:20 PM
"There's a big announcement, and the actual debut of one of the figures happening this week. He'll have his own thread."

Thursday?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 31, 2009, 01:25:32 PM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"


"There's a big announcement, and the actual debut of one of the figures happening this week. He'll have his own thread."

Thursday?


Sure. It seems like as good a day as any! :-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 31, 2009, 01:30:51 PM
Don't get me wrong...today would be fine too...  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on March 31, 2009, 02:55:37 PM
man for how many ppl have asked about getting them i think this yr will be huge.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: akpayne on March 31, 2009, 02:59:24 PM
I agree - is 100 enough? to meet demand?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 31, 2009, 03:11:02 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
I agree - is 100 enough? to meet demand?

Is it ever enough? ;-)

Originally, 100 would of been enough...
And it would of just been two items - at 100 each.

But now that we've gotten the final item in (and it's sitting in my basement as I type this), people are going to wish we had many MANY more.

Heck, our own Morgardee wants 3 now.

But.... that's not what I'm showing on Thursday. ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 31, 2009, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
I agree - is 100 enough? to meet demand?


Nope. I can tell you that with 100% honesty already. It won't be enough. Not by a long shot.

However we've gone from a run of 30 to a run of 100, and from 1 exclusive to 5. So realistically, the "work" involved in the exclusives has gone from 30 to 500 units. It's been a tough haul.

It's been a LOT of work from a number of different folks to make all this happen, but we are all very happy with the outcome. We hope you will be as well.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on March 31, 2009, 03:36:21 PM
when will you have a final idea on the cost of these bad boys?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 31, 2009, 04:33:06 PM
I think eariler I said it's between 100 and $125 for a set. We're still aiming for that price.

So plan for that. I WILL have a final price in a couple of weeks, once everything is accounted for.

If it's more, it will only be about $10.00 more. We're working on including a 6th item (not a toy).
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on March 31, 2009, 05:25:55 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Nope. I can tell you that with 100% honesty already. It won't be enough. Not by a long shot.

However we've gone from a run of 30 to a run of 100, and from 1 exclusive to 5. So realistically, the "work" involved in the exclusives has gone from 30 to 500 units. It's been a tough haul.
so there are only 100 of each of the 5 items, making for a total of 100 complete sets, right?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on March 31, 2009, 05:32:03 PM
so the final thing, the 5th and final piece of the exclusive set...   is it a playset all recolored and decked out with new maple leaf stickers?  (like Checkpoint Alpha with a WELCOME TO CANADA decal or something cool like that?)


 
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
I think eariler I said it's between 100 and $125 for a set. We're still aiming for that price.

So plan for that. I WILL have a final price in a couple of weeks, once everything is accounted for.

are the 5 (or 6) toys definitely going to be sold as a set then?


I'm hoping so.  that's probably the best way to do it IMO.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on March 31, 2009, 06:54:15 PM
I'm waiting on confirmation on a couple of things. I honestly will not know for at least another week.

When we know, you guys will know.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: B on March 31, 2009, 08:00:36 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "akpayne"
I agree - is 100 enough? to meet demand?

Is it ever enough? ;-)

Originally, 100 would of been enough...
And it would of just been two items - at 100 each.

But now that we've gotten the final item in (and it's sitting in my basement as I type this), people are going to wish we had many MANY more.

Heck, our own Morgardee wants 3 now.

But.... that's not what I'm showing on Thursday. ;-)





Sweet, so we are getting a goat.  ;D
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on March 31, 2009, 08:05:27 PM
Quote from: "B"

Sweet, so we are getting a goat.  ;D

 :shifty:

I had not considered farm animals to be part the storyline or the toy set but there WAS a beaver pet/sidekick last year with Timbit....
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: morgardee on March 31, 2009, 08:16:30 PM
Quote from: "B"
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "akpayne"
I agree - is 100 enough? to meet demand?

Is it ever enough? ;-)

Originally, 100 would of been enough...
And it would of just been two items - at 100 each.

But now that we've gotten the final item in (and it's sitting in my basement as I type this), people are going to wish we had many MANY more.

Heck, our own Morgardee wants 3 now.

But.... that's not what I'm showing on Thursday. ;-)





Sweet, so we are getting a goat.  ;D

 :lol:

Awesome. That was just plain awesome.

Glad you guys are paying attention, but no, I don't need three Cobra goats and yes I would love to have three of the final item.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on April 02, 2009, 10:31:50 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
"There's a big announcement, and the actual debut of one of the figures happening this week. He'll have his own thread."

Thursday?


Sure. It seems like as good a day as any! :-)

ooooh hey, look, today is Thursday!   

so what's the scoop? 


 :)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 06, 2009, 09:22:59 AM
new week...new reveal this thursday?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 06, 2009, 09:50:15 AM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
new week...new reveal this thursday?

That "is" the plan.
;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on April 08, 2009, 11:49:31 PM
so another big reveal tomorrow?   fantastic! 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 08, 2009, 11:55:19 PM
yep and just a week till the fifth and final reveal...which apparantly will knock our socks off...i'm believing the hype!!!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: dodge822 on April 09, 2009, 05:56:22 AM
so today is the day for the new reveal cant wait
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: akpayne on April 09, 2009, 06:44:42 AM
Looking forward to today's info!
I also have bought into the hype!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 09, 2009, 06:56:39 AM
Typically I post the info around noon.... but I'm up early, so you can all expect it in a few minutes. ;-)

And yes... believe the hype. It's totally worth it.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 09, 2009, 10:34:36 AM
"couple minutes"?  that was three hours ago...is this just to tease us more?  if so, you're officially evil...we could use you in radio.... :)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 09, 2009, 10:44:44 AM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
"couple minutes"?  that was three hours ago...is this just to tease us more?  if so, you're officially evil...we could use you in radio.... :)

I thought you were "ALL KNOWING".  :wink:

You Fail.

New pics are here ------> http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/inde ... pic=3303.0 (http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/index.php?topic=3303.0)

And we're posted just after 7am.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 09, 2009, 10:52:35 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
"couple minutes"?  that was three hours ago...is this just to tease us more?  if so, you're officially evil...we could use you in radio.... :)

I thought you were "ALL KNOWING".  :wink:

You Fail.

New pics are here ------> http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/inde ... pic=3303.0 (http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/index.php?topic=3303.0)

And we're posted just after 7am.

I AM all-knowing...just not all-reading....(that, and i was looking in this thread like a moron)  lol
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on April 09, 2009, 01:31:53 PM
man i cant wait to see the rest.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 09, 2009, 01:49:52 PM
Yeah, I did the math wrong.
So next week you'll get the final two.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on April 09, 2009, 04:16:24 PM
sweeeeeet i cant wait.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on April 15, 2009, 06:47:03 AM
So the chrome HISS is Joe Canuck's!?  Wow.   I'm solidly amazed because that is some "fan club" magnitude coolness you folks have accomplished!!!  because the Canadian decals spiced it up considerably!   

last week it was a plain old HISS where the only exciting/swell thing about it was the bling.   but the maple leaf flags and black-clad driver really changed my whole viewpoint.    :o
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 15, 2009, 07:32:39 AM
Yep, it's ours, and it's awesome.

You guys will love how these are all tied together.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: xhairs on April 15, 2009, 07:34:08 AM
wicked cool cant wait to get a set for sure now and i hate the V1 hiss but that is to cool.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: canprime on April 15, 2009, 09:40:38 AM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Yep, it's ours, and it's awesome.

You guys will love how these are all tied together.

That's ok, I love them now as they are, unconditionally!!!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 15, 2009, 09:41:37 AM
I was very surprised it was Joe Cons, were you the ones who leaked the pics initially? If not were you guys pleased about the leak?  :wink:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 15, 2009, 10:10:18 AM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
I was very surprised it was Joe Cons, were you the ones who leaked the pics initially? If not were you guys pleased about the leak?  :wink:


It was, what you'd call a "controlled" leak.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 15, 2009, 10:31:34 AM
it's kewl, but i was hoping the last one was going to involve a goat...  :wink:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: akpayne on April 15, 2009, 10:43:45 AM
I like the 905 sticker.

I am assuming this in reference to the 905 area code?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on April 15, 2009, 01:16:30 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Yep, it's ours, and it's awesome.

You guys will love how these are all tied together.
sooo whoo's the driver...  new character?  Black Ice version 2?     :shifty:

the HISS Driver looks awesome in black by the way. 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2009, 01:26:10 PM
You got it. ;-) 905 represent!  :lol:

The leak was orchestrated by me. I had the idea to do it, and had the help of two people. They helped - willingly, and it went from there. I'll have more info on that "leak" in the newsletter - due out tomorrow!


And who said there's not a goat?

There's still a "bonus" at the con. ;-)
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Canuklehead on April 15, 2009, 01:46:28 PM
Very awesome!  Now, I'm really disappointed that I can't go  :(
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: narceron on April 15, 2009, 03:11:32 PM
would that be considered viral marketing?

congratulations, this set is killer.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 15, 2009, 03:28:19 PM
the big question is how are you making it go all around and around like that?
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: roshan on April 15, 2009, 03:58:21 PM
You guys have really wowed me with this one.  There is no way master collector comes out with a vehicle half this cool for their con.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2009, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
the big question is how are you making it go all around and around like that?

Magic. You may "know all and see all", but I can actually "do" all. :wink:


And while I appreciate the comparisons to Master Collectors items, they are the furthest things from my mind while planning our items or convention.

But yeah, I think our tank kicks ass. So does the rest of the web. I've seen a "TOTAL" of 3 people not like it - but I think they're biased to Canada anyway.  :lol:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2009, 04:12:50 PM
Quote from: "night force cynic"
sooo whoo's the driver...  new character?  Black Ice version 2?     :shifty:

the HISS Driver looks awesome in black by the way. 

Not Black Ice.

But still cool... it's a "first" for the Canadian Joe Con / Joe Meet mythos.

You'll all find out tomorrow. - Along with the name of this Silver Hiss.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: night force cynic on April 15, 2009, 05:18:53 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "night force cynic"
sooo whoo's the driver...  new character?  Black Ice version 2?     :shifty:

the HISS Driver looks awesome in black by the way. 

Not Black Ice.

But still cool... it's a "first" for the Canadian Joe Con / Joe Meet mythos.

You'll all find out tomorrow. - Along with the name of this Silver Hiss.
it doesn't need to BE Black Ice to be awesome.  :)  Shiver and Snowbank were just as rad (just not as scary)!   

I'm all for that being a new character, that's what I was hoping for.  I just guessed at BI because it COULD have been a new version of the legend.  BUT the more new characters the better IMO, and I'm very much looking forward to the identity of the driver. 


tomorrow then?  f'in' awesome, I'll be here. 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Realboss on April 15, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
I nearly fell off my chair when I saw the Hiss.  As cool as I've seen in along time.  I'm reconsidering selling my Sky Raven at the Con.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2009, 05:58:19 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
I nearly fell off my chair when I saw the Hiss.  As cool as I've seen in along time.  I'm reconsidering selling my Sky Raven at the Con.

You may want to keep it - OR - it may sell quicker when the newsletter comes out tomorrow.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 15, 2009, 07:10:45 PM
When I got the email ... Con exclusive - Sneak Peek  I was worried.

I thought the next fig was a re-up of '87 Sneak Peek. 

This is slightly better.  :shifty:

Awesome job, all.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Scramble on April 15, 2009, 07:59:01 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
When I got the email ... Con exclusive - Sneak Peek  I was worried.

 :lol:

For all the characters in GI Joe named after popular expressions, it's hard not to be confusing like that. Now imagine writing a 1000 word newsletter article every month without using any GI Joe codenames.
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 15, 2009, 09:40:41 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
the big question is how are you making it go all around and around like that?

Magic. You may "know all and see all", but I can actually "do" all. :wink:


touche!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on April 15, 2009, 10:34:25 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

Quote from: "martin-montreal"
I'm guessing one of the exclusive will be a vehicle, like the HISS  :shifty: or a BIG box full of :timbits:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2009, 11:32:52 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "THE Mike?"

Quote from: "martin-montreal"
I'm guessing one of the exclusive will be a vehicle, like the HISS  :shifty: or a BIG box full of :timbits:

Martin

Not really.... you'll see why in the newsletter. 
That's not "really" a Hiss Tank.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: martin-montreal on April 15, 2009, 11:44:03 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Not really.... you'll see why in the newsletter. 
That's not "really" a Hiss Tank.  :shifty:

Those days, the Ghost Hawk is not the Sky Hawk, Shockblast is not Shockwave... and now the Chrome HISS is not a HISS... but how do you explain that the guy driving it have a... HISS driver head?  :lol:

Martin
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: master_stanley on April 15, 2009, 11:48:33 PM
This Hiss tank is so cool I love it this is a great look for the tank. If the set is anywhere near $130.00 then that is truly a steal. I could see the set at a higher price with such cool stuff in it. Think of all the work that went into these very cool sets how could someone not want this set. 
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Goldbug on April 16, 2009, 02:59:36 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
the big question is how are you making it go all around and around like that?

Magic. You may "know all and see all", but I can actually "do" all. :wink:


And while I appreciate the comparisons to Master Collectors items, they are the furthest things from my mind while planning our items or convention.

But yeah, I think our tank kicks ass. So does the rest of the web. I've seen a "TOTAL" of 3 people not like it - but I think they're biased to Canada anyway.  :lol: TAKE IT OUT OF THAT MICROWAVE QUICK!!!  :shifty:
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: Radio Guy on April 16, 2009, 07:35:56 AM
i am 100% completely impressed with what you guys have put together this year.  can't wait to find out how it all ties together, and to see the pieces up close!  great job!!!
Title: Re: Time to tease us...
Post by: pdaat on April 16, 2009, 07:38:42 AM
I just hope I get a set. Hoping 7:30 wil be early enough....