Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2010, 04:44:38 PM
http://www.canadianjoecon.com/2010-INFO.pdf (http://www.canadianjoecon.com/2010-INFO.pdf)
Should you have any questions pertaining to this information, feel free to ask.
Post by: turner on April 15, 2010, 05:08:18 PM
Post by: dodge822 on April 15, 2010, 05:25:12 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 15, 2010, 05:54:27 PM
Quote from: "dodge822"
i jusat tried to book a room, the convention block is sold out. :'(
Well that is obviously an error....
I'll recheck with her tomorrow as it's too late now.
And yes, the Friday night is supposed to be offered (not Sunday).
The contact info for the person handling these is included in the CanJoeCon info pdf. but I just called and left a message for her to look into these issues for me.
I'll update once I hear back.
Sorry guys, this "block of rooms" stuff is new for me as well. ;-)
Post by: BHMike on April 16, 2010, 11:20:42 AM
If booking for more than just Friday and Saturday night, you may need to contact Filomena Pereira at 416.213.7560.
http://hotel.canadianjoecon.com (http://hotel.canadianjoecon.com)
Post by: dodge822 on April 16, 2010, 12:01:14 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 16, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
Last night, there was an error - as you all know. It was saying they were sold out. Try it, today.
Post by: turner on April 16, 2010, 12:47:49 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 16, 2010, 01:12:09 PM
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Got a question, since the price is in canadian, can I just pay for the rooms with my usual visa type card?
Yes.
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Will that change the rate, not sure how all this works.
Currency between the U.S. and Canada is at about par right now, call your Visa company to inquire.
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Also, there was the option of signing up for some free prefered membership or something like that. Is there any reason to do this, any benefit in having it?
It's a point system. No use for you if you don't stay at any of their hotels.
Post by: turner on April 16, 2010, 01:18:44 PM
I could have gone to Rhode Island this year, or the last San Diego Comic Con, but honestly I'm way more interested in what you guys are doing!
Post by: martin-montreal on April 17, 2010, 09:20:26 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Should you have any questions [...], feel free to ask.
Since you are opening the door... What is this year exclusive set? :wink: :lol: I will be going West, and not sure what the 540 is...
Martin
Post by: martin-montreal on April 17, 2010, 09:36:34 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Would it be ok to bring a couple items for trade like the cobra island 7 packs? Think there'd be any interest? I'd be looking to trade for o-ring or 25th...
I know Mike will answer this one, but it will give me the opportunity to add another question to yours. Last year there was a trading table where people could trade. I didn't see it advertised this year. Is it going to have one?
To be fair with dealers (who purchased the right to sell by getting a table) I'm assuming this year policy will be the same as previous years: Only trading allowed (no selling).
Martin
Post by: BHMike on April 17, 2010, 10:01:02 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Would it be ok to bring a couple items for trade like the cobra island 7 packs?Yes
Quote from: "turner"
Would there be a hassle at the border bringing stuff in? I've only been out of the u.s. once and that was pre 911.
I suggest you print out the INFO package (in this thread) and bring a list of what you are bringing to trade. The border is iffy at times. Nova and Lance had a problem last year - and they never had a problem before. So... that's all I can recommend.
Quote from: "turner"
I could have gone to Rhode Island this year, or the last San Diego Comic Con, but honestly I'm way more interested in what you guys are doing!
woo! Thanks!
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Since you are opening the door... What is this year exclusive set? :wink: :lol:
It contains 3 figures, a comic, and 1 vehicle.... maybe 2.
And that's ALL I'm sharing right now.
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
I saw the direction from Montreal... "take the 540 South..." ??? I will be going West, and not sure what the 540 is...
Not being from Montreal, and having only been there 4 or 5 times in my life. I used Google to tell me the best way to get to Toronto. You guys can figure it out, I'm sure - you made it to Hamilton last year after all, and this is closer for you! :-)
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Last year there was a trading table where people could trade. I didn't see it advertised this year. Is it going to have one?
To be fair with dealers (who purchased the right to sell by getting a table) I'm assuming this year policy will be the same as previous years: Only trading allowed (no selling).[/quote]
Yes, on both counts. A schedule of the CanJoeCon events isn't fully hammered out yet. There "might" be something planned for Friday night as well. More news to come later. ;-)
Post by: turner on April 18, 2010, 10:39:50 AM
Post by: bandonov on April 18, 2010, 11:30:23 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 19, 2010, 03:40:40 AM
Quote from: "turner"
I hope the exclusives are 25th style, but I'm sure it will be cool.
They are.
Post by: turner on April 19, 2010, 09:14:23 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "turner"I hope the exclusives are 25th style, but I'm sure it will be cool.
They are.
SWEET!
Post by: roger dodger on April 19, 2010, 09:36:28 AM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 19, 2010, 09:14:15 PM
The Con figures are always AWESOME....but the Con is sooooo much more than that. I hope many new posters will be interested in more than just exclusives!
Post by: Editor on April 20, 2010, 12:37:15 AM
Post by: roger dodger on April 20, 2010, 09:17:49 AM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Here's when the hype really starts and when the board traffic heats up. ;D
The Con figures are always AWESOME....but the Con is sooooo much more than that. I hope many new posters will be interested in more than just exclusives!
As a first-timer, I'm looking forward to all that the con will have to offer.
Post by: morgardee on April 20, 2010, 02:17:06 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
I'm so excited, I can not wait! :) Now if I can get my friends to agree to come in really early to get that exclusive Con set!
Hopefully with us having a hotel option this year it will make things a bit easier for the guys lining up early in the morning. My advise is if it takes you more then a couple of hours to get there, get a room. You'll thank yourself later.
Post by: bandonov on April 20, 2010, 02:25:05 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "bandonov"I'm so excited, I can not wait! :) Now if I can get my friends to agree to come in really early to get that exclusive Con set! :shifty: and getting them to wake up and come to the CON in the Early morning is going to be hard. So I hope there will be a preorder and a Friday pickup! :shifty:
Post by: BHMike on April 20, 2010, 02:32:23 PM
Hell. Go get a case of beer and chill out in the hotel room with your toys and your fellow Joe-Pals!
Post by: night force cynic on April 20, 2010, 07:10:13 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Hell. Go get a case of beer and chill out in the hotel room with your toys and your fellow Joe-Pals!sounds like a perfect plan to me
Post by: dodge822 on April 20, 2010, 08:41:51 PM
Post by: roger dodger on April 21, 2010, 12:59:41 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 21, 2010, 01:23:30 PM
Post by: turner on April 21, 2010, 05:29:18 PM
Post by: roshan on April 21, 2010, 05:45:52 PM
Post by: joss789 on April 21, 2010, 10:28:09 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 22, 2010, 01:25:55 AM
Quote from: "joss789"
Will book my room this weekend! Three nights, i have to call them. It seem it's not working online for the third night. Hope to get the same price ???
You will. Read the info link that I posted - it has the contact info on who you should call. The site is only set up for 2 nights - but they'll manually change it to 3 or more for you - if you call her.
Post by: garling23 on May 03, 2010, 07:57:20 PM
Post by: pdaat on May 04, 2010, 12:12:53 AM
Post by: bandonov on May 04, 2010, 08:50:23 AM
Post by: BHMike on May 04, 2010, 09:16:07 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Is there still a potential option coming to prebook your con set?
The thought is still a go. But nothing concrete until we're closer to the Convention date.
Quote from: "bandonov"
If we can't preorder the CON set can the number be increased from 100 to 200?
Nope. Con sets have already begun, it's too late to increase the amount at this time.
Post by: bandonov on May 04, 2010, 09:42:49 AM
Post by: roshan on May 05, 2010, 02:03:29 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Damn! I hope for the preorders. If miss out on the CON set, I will have to start lobbying for the increase to 200 sets for next year.
Even with the awesomeness of last year's set, everyone who waited all night in line got one and there were still a handful to spare. So if you spend the night outside your chances are pretty dang good you won't miss out.
Post by: turner on May 05, 2010, 08:52:05 AM
Post by: bandonov on May 05, 2010, 09:01:34 AM
Not sure how early I can get there, I have to wait on my friends to wake up.
Post by: morgardee on May 05, 2010, 09:05:35 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
If I have to I will pay a College kid to wait in line for me!
My advise, don't wait on your friends if you think they are going to be slow. If you are 101 in the line because your buddy was a bit slow getting up then you are going to mad at your buddy for a looooong time.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 05, 2010, 09:11:44 AM
Post by: bandonov on May 05, 2010, 09:12:53 AM
Post by: BHMike on May 05, 2010, 09:14:39 AM
But we are working on something else as a "bonus" for those that are first in line. (or the first 50)
Post by: pdaat on May 05, 2010, 09:43:45 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
IF a pre-order for sets happens, it will only be for a few.... maybe 20-50 of them. Maybe only 25.GAH!! Please at least say you'll tell us what the bonus is! I think I was in the first 50 last year........up at 4am.
But we are working on something else as a "bonus" for those that are first in line. (or the first 50)
Post by: roshan on May 05, 2010, 10:09:03 AM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
I hope you guys can get the preorder up, b/c I was honestly sleep walking for most of the day at the con, I was dozing off at Marks awesome presentation (you know the one where your head slowly drops down and your eyes close then you realize you are falling asleep and wake up for a few seconds before doing it again).
Now that you mention it, I did miss a couple hours at the con that day because I passed out in the car since I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer.
Post by: BHMike on May 05, 2010, 12:34:35 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
GAH!! Please at least say you'll tell us what the bonus is! I think I was in the first 50 last year........up at 4am.
IF this bonus comes to light 100%, you'll see an image in the July Newsletter.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on May 05, 2010, 12:38:52 PM
Post by: morgardee on May 05, 2010, 02:15:07 PM
Remember last year's set required proof of address so not more then one house could get an item. If people said "My son wants one" or something along those lines, well that's where the free Air Chariots came in last year. :wink:
Post by: BHMike on May 05, 2010, 02:40:10 PM
When the time comes, I'll get the info posted on what's going on. Right now, I have other CanJoeCon issues to take care of and I'm devoting my time to addressing that stuff, before I tackle the con set selling and line up stuff.
But rest assured, One per household will be enforced 100% to the best of our abilities.
No ID? You don't get a set. I don't care if you've been in line since 1am, NO ID = NO SET.
Post by: morgardee on May 05, 2010, 03:09:41 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDOusjjKuFo[/youtube]
:wink:
For the record, I hope everyone realizes I'm just joking around.
Post by: bandonov on May 05, 2010, 03:33:22 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Substitute the word "ticket" to "I.D." and you'll get the idea:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDOusjjKuFo[/youtube]
:wink:
For the record, I hope everyone realizes I'm just joking around.
WOW, I will bring at least 2 pieces of ID if morgardee is checking!!!
Post by: BHMike on May 05, 2010, 04:17:16 PM
Post by: spiderpumpkin on May 05, 2010, 08:27:20 PM
Post by: roger dodger on May 06, 2010, 11:50:29 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on May 06, 2010, 12:16:02 PM
No white coat or white hat = No Bonus
Post by: turner on May 06, 2010, 01:06:24 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
It would be funny if in order to get the "bonus", you must wear on that day a "bonus" item, like a white coat or hat per instance.
No white coat or white hat = No Bonus :mrt:
Post by: morgardee on May 06, 2010, 01:51:25 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"It would be funny if in order to get the "bonus", you must wear on that day a "bonus" item, like a white coat or hat per instance.
No white coat or white hat = No Bonus :mrt:
No worries. I just don't see that happening.
Post by: bandonov on May 07, 2010, 08:45:40 AM
Post by: morgardee on May 07, 2010, 09:00:59 AM
Post by: xhairs on May 09, 2010, 02:52:53 PM
Post by: Realboss on May 15, 2010, 09:06:55 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quick question about the freebie table. Can I donate any action figure to it or only GI Joe figures? I have a few odds and ends that I would like to get rid of. for example I have X-files stuff, Terminator Salvation figures (still have no idea why I bought this) and spiderman figures to donate.
As far as I know like Morg I've seen everything toy related within the GI Joe scale on the table. If you think it fits into someones Joe universe or a someones child may enjoy it throw it on there. The stuff you listed will be snatched up for sure.
Post by: bandonov on May 15, 2010, 12:58:25 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
As far as I know like Morg I've seen everything toy related within the GI Joe scale on the table. If you think it fits into someones Joe universe or a someones child may enjoy it throw it on there. The stuff you listed will be snatched up for sure.That is great news, I really want to get rid of some my stuff.
Post by: 5h4rK on May 15, 2010, 10:56:19 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "Realboss"As far as I know like Morg I've seen everything toy related within the GI Joe scale on the table. If you think it fits into someones Joe universe or a someones child may enjoy it throw it on there. The stuff you listed will be snatched up for sure.That is great news, I really want to get rid of some my stuff.
Send that stuff to me bandonov..
..you need my address? ;D
Post by: Snake8Storm on June 09, 2010, 04:06:30 PM
Post by: Realboss on June 13, 2010, 08:55:17 AM
Post by: condor knight on June 13, 2010, 11:08:45 AM
Post by: martin-montreal on June 13, 2010, 04:15:02 PM
Martin
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 13, 2010, 05:04:49 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Friday night? We will be in line to keep our place :P ... our did I missed something about a pre-order process?
Martin
Condor's a dealer so he needs to be there before to set up...I'm sure that's what he meant, so friday is just another night. There will still be people that will go grab a drink once the con is over, I'm sure :), namely, me.
Post by: joss789 on June 13, 2010, 06:22:03 PM
Post by: pdaat on June 13, 2010, 06:42:32 PM
Post by: bandonov on June 13, 2010, 09:34:56 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on June 17, 2010, 11:29:11 PM
Post by: turner on June 25, 2010, 12:19:29 AM
Post by: BHMike on June 25, 2010, 01:40:24 AM
You may not be able to line up that early. I'll inquire about it for you all...
Post by: 5h4rK on July 02, 2010, 09:41:52 PM
Post by: Scramble on July 02, 2010, 10:44:46 PM
Post by: xhairs on July 04, 2010, 02:24:16 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on July 04, 2010, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
CanJoeCon 2010 - Beware of 5h4rK!
Yep, don't bring your girlfriends, the 5h4rK's going to be there..
Oh, and don't bring your eggs, Scramble's going to be there too...........................................ok I know it's a bad one! give me a chance please..! ;D
Post by: Scramble on July 05, 2010, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Oh, and don't bring your eggs, Scramble's going to be there too...........................................ok I know it's a bad one! give me a chance please..! ;D
:'(
Post by: 5h4rK on July 05, 2010, 09:51:53 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Oh, and don't bring your eggs, Scramble's going to be there too...........................................ok I know it's a bad one! give me a chance please..! ;D
:'(
Please don't cry like that buddy.... my heart is broken now..
Hey btw Scramble, I've seen the Fanatical videos on YouTube recently.. it was nice to watch and cool to put a face on a name! :)
Post by: Scramble on July 06, 2010, 11:46:31 AM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on July 08, 2010, 10:45:23 AM