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Canadian Joe Con Section => Yearly CanJoeCon Discussion => Topic started by: pdaat on April 08, 2009, 09:44:49 PM

Title: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 08, 2009, 09:44:49 PM
Maybe I wasn't paying attention too well, but weren't these two events a week apart at one point?

This may make my decision on whether I am attending (also partialy due to me having to buy $500 in passports for myself, my wife and 3 kids for my sister's wedding in Va (thank you Bush and Obama)) a little easier.

Paul
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: BHMike on April 08, 2009, 10:40:11 PM
You'd pick a couple of free comics over the Canadian GI Joe Convention?

When you see the last exclusive debut next week - I don't think so. ;-)


...and who's to say we won't have free comics as well?  :shifty:

Or at least.... comics.
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 09, 2009, 04:23:52 PM
Plus if you have a regular retailer, he'll set the comics aside for you.  I mean they're free!  When I bought comics my buddy always would put some aside if I didn't get there that day.
Joecon all the way!
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: master_stanley on April 09, 2009, 11:36:40 PM
I agree the joe con is better then some free comic give aways, your local dealer will likley put some stuff aside for you if your a regular. Our main shop in London is like that. Trust me the convention figures they offer at this show are amazing and worth coming for let alone all the other cool stuff.
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 10, 2009, 03:49:59 AM
Which is your shop in London? I'm not sure mine will.............
Paul
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: canprime on April 10, 2009, 09:29:44 AM
Go for the free comics, of course!!!

The exclusives really aren't all that this year and you'll enjoy the comics much more.
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(The plan is working, one less person to compete with for the exclusives!!!) :lol:
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: BHMike on April 10, 2009, 09:40:47 AM
Consider this. Where will you have more fun? Standing in line to get free comics that usually aren't that great - or standing in line for the Canadian G.I. Joe Convention where you're sure to have a blast!

Plus, it will be MUCH easier and cheaper to buy those free comics later if you "really" want them than it would be the Con set. ;-)
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: Beachhead on April 10, 2009, 09:45:43 AM
Quote from: "master_stanley"
I agree the joe con is better then some free comic give aways, your local dealer will likley put some stuff aside for you if your a regular. Our main shop in London is like that. Trust me the convention figures they offer at this show are amazing and worth coming for let alone all the other cool stuff.

Which Comic store in London? Heroes? If so then I'm a customer.  :cobra:
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 10, 2009, 11:10:55 AM
As a matter of fact, yes it is Heroes.

Will they hold for you?

Paul
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 10, 2009, 11:44:10 AM
BTW, the exclusives do look great Mike!
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: canprime on April 10, 2009, 12:57:31 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Consider this. Where will you have more fun? Standing in line to get free comics that usually aren't that great - or standing in line for the Canadian G.I. Joe Convention where you're sure to have a blast!

Plus, it will be MUCH easier and cheaper to buy those free comics later if you "really" want them than it would be the Con set. ;-)




Quiet you!!!  No logic allowed here!!!   :lol:
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 10, 2009, 01:36:58 PM
True - if you get there early enough to get them......
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: master_stanley on April 11, 2009, 10:38:08 PM
Plus I notice the free comic book day free comics where just reprints of titles they want you to try reading. Which is a great idea but I usaly already have them all as normal editions. Plus they are mass produced and hold no real value. The joe con has the exclusive figure set which is not mass produced and I see what they end up going for in the future. Then for a real collector like me if I had them I would never sell them they are cool and can't be relaced. The Joe con is a blast I can't wait. 
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: thatcarlguy on April 11, 2009, 11:44:09 PM
Free Comic Day is made up mostly of comics you might already have. I still think its cool and a great way to get people into the hobby. However they always order more then they need and you can go in pretty much whenever even after the day is over and get free stuff.
The Joe Con has a lot more going for it. :)
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 13, 2009, 09:29:18 PM
Even though this thread has greatly detoured from my original question:

Are there any comic stores close to the convention?

Paul
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: BHMike on April 13, 2009, 09:46:40 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Even though this thread has greatly detoured from my original question:

Are there any comic stores close to the convention?

Paul

YES! And they're supporting the Convention via ads in their stores:


Comic 1 - Not near it - but a wicked guy.
44 King Street E., Stoney Creek, ON
905-664-3777

Comic Connection
895 King Street W., Hamilton, ON
905-522-2357

Conpiracy Comics
844 King Street West
Hamilton ON
905 540 9700

The last two are literally a block away from each other - about a 5 min drive from the Con.
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: GOLD5 on April 14, 2009, 02:35:14 AM
Maybe one or two of the dealers who own comic stores might bring some copies of the Free Comic Day GI Joe comic from this year.
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 14, 2009, 05:40:03 AM
Perfect. Thanks Mike.

Maybe we can get a bus going!
Title: Re: CanJoe Con vs. Free Comic Day
Post by: pdaat on April 26, 2009, 05:12:52 PM
If any one is planning to jump out to a comic shop, only these two stores will have anything for non-regular customers:

Comic Connection
895 King Street W., Hamilton, ON
905-522-2357

Conpiracy Comics
844 King Street West
Hamilton ON
905 540 9700

Paul