JoeCanuck

Canadian Joe Con Section => Yearly CanJoeCon Discussion => Topic started by: Colonel Abernathy on April 19, 2008, 09:54:24 PM

Title: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on April 19, 2008, 09:54:24 PM
Thanks for running a great show this year.  It was a blast meeting the soul of GI Joe, Larry Hama!  I hope everyone had an awesome time.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Redskull on April 19, 2008, 10:11:38 PM
oh it was fun! loved it, cant wait for next years! ;D
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: master_stanley on April 19, 2008, 10:22:38 PM
This was a great Joe meet I would like to thank Mike and everyone else for making this a very fun day. Anyone who couldn't go missed out on alot of fun thanks again everyone. 
Title: got back from the best meet ever. w/ pic heavy
Post by: xhairs on April 20, 2008, 03:08:40 AM
i just wanted to say thanks to everyone who put this meet together and all the cool ppl i meet this yr. it was a blast and i will see you all agin next yr. here are the pics i took
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7199/joecon08001smalldi6.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5341/joecon08002smallro5.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/7348/joecon08003smallwr9.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1658/joecon08004smallsi4.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7659/joecon08005smalldz2.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/1157/joecon08006smallrn9.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5696/joecon08007smallij6.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5151/joecon08008smallvu3.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3246/joecon08009smallwe5.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3227/joecon08010smallgs9.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: got back from the best meet ever. w/ pic heavy
Post by: xhairs on April 20, 2008, 03:09:52 AM
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3341/joecon08011smalled2.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9641/joecon08012smallxk7.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3632/joecon08013smalldr5.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/483/joecon08014smallrx1.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6396/joecon08015smallfr4.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3104/joecon08016smallwe1.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9341/joecon08017smallod9.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4825/joecon08018smallll0.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/7983/joecon08019smallwg0.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3808/joecon08020smallor4.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
[
Title: Re: got back from the best meet ever. w/ pic heavy
Post by: xhairs on April 20, 2008, 03:10:42 AM
URL=http://imageshack.us](http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1260/joecon08021smallua1.jpg)[/URL]
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/8831/joecon08022smallhj1.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9148/joecon08023smallsb3.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6866/joecon08024smalljl1.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9283/joecon08025smallin8.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6935/joecon08026smallhn7.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5711/joecon08027smallfr6.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2729/joecon08028smallti7.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1836/joecon08029smallgl8.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9074/joecon08030smallan8.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6154/joecon08033smalltl2.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2032/joecon08034smallmv5.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7204/joecon08035smalleq3.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
(http://http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9373/joecon08036smallik8.jpg) (http://http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 20, 2008, 09:07:08 AM
Thank you all for coming this year! It was a great day, with lots to see and do - but without you all coming, it would be all for nothing! It takes the fans to truly make it a success, and you were all up to the call.

Thanks again, on behalf of the Joecanuck and Joe Meet staff.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: pdaat on April 20, 2008, 09:38:02 AM
It was great be have a chance to meet some of the board members!  It was a very well run event.

The boys were very excited about it and are still taking about it.  Who wouldn't be - within the first half hour, they got to go to the Freebie table, were given a MOC 25th and then a MOC Star Wars figure by Mark.

Thanks again all who put it together.

Paul
Title: Re: got back from the best meet ever. w/ pic heavy
Post by: starviper on April 20, 2008, 09:55:22 AM
NICE! What a shame to miss...

Whose was the Night Raven launcher custom and and are there any other pics? That looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: condor knight on April 20, 2008, 10:36:21 AM
I would like to also thank everyone who attended. This year was amazing!

A big THANK YOU goes to Mike and his crew for putting on an unforgettable show/meet.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Jon S. on April 20, 2008, 11:10:21 AM
I am amazed at how far the meet has come along since the days of it being beneath a bowling alley. This year was a HUGE step forward and Mike and Ed as well as Ryan, Charles, Jason, Denise and everyone else who worked hard on this thing deserves a big pat on the back. I had a great time yesterday (tho a tad disappointed I did not get a Snowbank figure - at least I got the artwork) and anxiously anticipate next year's event.

I am also pleased that the customs displays, the speed-painting contest and the Joe wrestling tournament continue to this day.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: morgardee on April 20, 2008, 11:52:29 AM
I think the event was perfect. There was always something going on, but not so much that anything overlapped and you mised anything. The location was great and Larry Hama was just a great guy. I'm not just saying that as a fan boy either. Larry is easy to listen too talk and you can really see what a real guy he is, and not just 'the guy who made ARAH what it is". Plus he has an great sense of humour, isn't that right Viper Lord?  :wink:

As for the vendors. Wow. There was something for everyone and the deals were amazing. I heard a few of our American friends comment on how much cheaper things were at the Canadian Joe meet then at other toy shows and conventions. Hech, there was a couple of huge $2.00 bins filled with army builders (no weapons). I know I filled up on a lot of different vipers.  ;D

Heck, I could go on but I have a big stack of new G.I. Joe toys that need my attention.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 20, 2008, 01:55:43 PM
This has been the best convention that I have ever gone to, and this includes the ones in the States.

I got to meet some new people in person but also missed alot of others due to the time I got there and amount of activity going.  It was great to shoot the shit with alot of people about the hobby.   

And incase your wondering, look what is next to Prime
(http://http://img160.imagevenue.com/loc781/th_13494_Picture_122_781lo.jpg) (http://http://img160.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=13494_Picture_122_781lo.jpg)
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 20, 2008, 04:00:02 PM
I had a great time too.  Got to see some friends from last year, met a few new people who were awesome, found a bunch of great deals and trades, and had a great conversation with Hama about the 'Nam comic.

Thanks to everyone who put in the time and effort to organize it!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Bandalero on April 20, 2008, 05:48:38 PM
Like everyone else said it was a great meet for sure, and a big thank you to the Joecanuck staff for organizing it.  I admit that I was more after 25A stuff which was a little scarce in comparison to the vintage figs, but if you were after vintage figs then that was the place to be.

Definitely looking forward to next year's event.  What do people think about name cards with your name and forum nickname on them?  I knew some people there but not necessarily by their real names. 

Barely got a glimpse of Pete - he was holding a Cobra vehicle like it was his first born on his way out :)
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 20, 2008, 05:58:10 PM
i think that maybe a good idea. i was going to bring mine but forgot it with 3 of my 13 customs
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 20, 2008, 06:12:59 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
This has been the best convention that I have ever gone to, and this includes the ones in the States.

I got to meet some new people in person but also missed alot of others due to the time I got there and amount of activity going.  It was great to shoot the shit with alot of people about the hobby.   

And incase your wondering, look what is next to Prime
(http://http://img160.imagevenue.com/loc781/th_13494_Picture_122_781lo.jpg) (http://http://img160.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=13494_Picture_122_781lo.jpg)


LMAO. That is perfect. Absolutely PERFECT.  :lol:
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 20, 2008, 06:20:31 PM
Quote from: "Bandalero"

Barely got a glimpse of Pete - he was holding a Cobra vehicle like it was his first born on his way out :)

That was the HammerHead - which deserves that kind of attention! The best playset Hasbro ever put out IMHO!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Realboss on April 20, 2008, 06:43:29 PM
Each year the Joecanuck meets just keep getting better.  Thanks to EVERYONE on the Joecanuck team who helped put on the event--all the dealers and everyone who attended this year.  The custom figs were great.  The exclusive figs were awsome (timbit was a work of art).  AND the guest celebs. were top notch.  It will be a hard meet to top.  But knowing Mike, he already has something in the works.

Wave 9 25th rocks!!!!!!

Thanks again,
Realboss
Title: Thanks all
Post by: savageplay on April 20, 2008, 06:59:47 PM
Thank you all for such an awesome time man i look forward to that day every year

My godson had a blast and as you could all see, man he got spoiled and we both thank everyone that gave my such great deals and who contributed to the freebie table.

My only regret is that I wasnt' able to hangout and chill with anyone asmuch as i did last year and i still owe xhairs a beer for helping me with my copperhead customs (which i forgot to bring, because i was so excited just to get to the meet)

I can't wait till next year and running into & chatting with you all again

sorrry all, i just noticed this shoulda been put in the thoughts & suggestion thread,,,,oops. To excited still :D
Title: Re: got back from the best meet ever. w/ pic heavy
Post by: night force cynic on April 20, 2008, 07:58:26 PM
it was definitely a good time and while it was bigger than last year, it wasn't huge and nothing going on ever felt rushed.  good turnout and it was AWESOME to get a chance to speak with Mr Hama, the Hasbro rep, AND Mr Bellamo.   


Quote from: "starviper"
Whose was the Night Raven launcher custom and and are there any other pics? That looks fantastic!
(http://http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/wookietattoo/away%20team/broken/broken2.jpg)

(http://http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/wookietattoo/away%20team/broken/broken3.jpg)

(http://http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/wookietattoo/away%20team/broken/broken1.jpg)
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: smarchitelli on April 20, 2008, 09:01:29 PM
Yes, to echo everyone?s sentiments, an awesome time had by myself and friends. It was great meeting fellow collectors also. First time attending, but definitely will be returning to future events!

Steve
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Beamer3131 on April 20, 2008, 10:13:34 PM
Me and my 4 year old son had a great time yesterday!  Thanks Mike and everyone that was involved in putting this event together.  It was great to see some of the unreleased figures, Larry Hama and of course...all the JOES!  The highlight for me was completing my 25th anniversary collection, for my son, it was meeting Snake Eyes and getting a Darth Vader figure!  Honourable mention to the free table and the PS2 wrestling! 

I would have loved to have been able to stay longer.  Next year I will for sure.  One quick question:  What did Hasbro Canada have to say regarding answering the questions?  Has someone posted these yet?

Thanks again,
Kevin
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 20, 2008, 10:22:38 PM
Quote from: "Beamer3131"
What did Hasbro Canada have to say regarding answering the questions?  Has someone posted these yet?

I know it was being taped for video by Dave.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 20, 2008, 11:36:25 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "Beamer3131"
What did Hasbro Canada have to say regarding answering the questions?  Has someone posted these yet?

I know it was being taped for video by Dave.

Yep. It may be a few days before it is online, but we'll have it.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Scramble on April 20, 2008, 11:38:05 PM
I have too much stuff to put away right now to go into full detail, but I thought this was a grand convention. I love getting to meet new fans every year and seeing old friends.

By the way Pete

(http://http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/Azaul42/zartan-2.jpg)
Title: Re: got back from the best meet ever. w/ pic heavy
Post by: Devilfish on April 20, 2008, 11:50:39 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
i just wanted to say thanks to everyone who put this meet together and all the cool ppl i meet this yr. it was a blast and i will see you all agin next yr. here are the pics i took

Much like the boards, Devilfish lurks in the background of the pic's!

Awsome con, just wish I had the chance to meet more people, that and see xhairs manhug Mike!  Next year I'm putting 24 doughnuts on him!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 20, 2008, 11:54:50 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
I have too much stuff to put away right now to go into full detail, but I thought this was a grand convention. I love getting to meet new fans every year and seeing old friends.

By the way Pete

(http://http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/Azaul42/zartan-2.jpg)

Your pure Sigma Six evil.   :shifty:
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: morgardee on April 21, 2008, 10:55:57 AM
Video is coming in the next few days. Keep checking back.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 21, 2008, 01:30:35 PM
well do and man it was a blast i cant wait to see what mike and the crew have instore for us next yr.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: BHMike on April 21, 2008, 11:03:39 PM
It's funny you say that Xhairs..... 'cause we started planning it a few weeks ago!  :lol:

I did get to pick up a couple of items - but after looking at all this video footage today - there's a TON there I would of bought had I been able to actually CHECK OUT the dealers tables!  :lol:

Expect the 1st video within 24 hours! Now lets hear some great stories about your adventures getting to the Canadian Joe Meet and what you did all day!!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 21, 2008, 11:36:42 PM
man i was just saying it would be that. its sad but great thing. if hasbro will be there every yr its a great thing for you guys to get all the figs that we get hear with our card art.

the road trip was fine and the hotel was great. we went to dinner at jackasters and i got a free dinner as they messed up my order lol.the meet was great i wish i could talk to more ppl but there was so much to do . for the ones i did it was a great time.as rap said  i will be there every yr.if not he will kick my but lol.

cant wait for next yr and i hope the weather is as nice as this yrs was.
X
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: commandermindbender on April 22, 2008, 12:26:45 AM
My first post here (although I've been lurking ever since I knew I was going to set up there).
Thanks so much Mike, the show was amazing and I had a great time!  I can't believe all the great stuff available, I honestly wish I wasn't set up because I missed on so much I would have bought had I not had to man my table (although I will no doubt set up again next year).  There was just so much good stuff there and so many people just happy to be there--it totally sounds corny, but that's how I felt the buyers there felt.  I've set up at so many shows where the dealers just can't wait to start packing up, but I was doing so much buying and trading I wanted the day to go on and on.
Anyways, I'm rambling, glad to be here, great seeing alot of you again as well.
Jay 
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Radio Guy on April 22, 2008, 12:51:35 AM
This was the best Joe Meet yet, but it was a "Meet" only in name.  Mike's right when he syas it's reached convention status.  

The first one I attended (the 2nd) had maybe 20 guys trading and talking about Joes.  This year it was well over 200 in attendance with over 30 dealers!  It's come a long way from the bowling alley basement :)

There were still traditional Joe Meet events...Joe Wrestling, The Customs Displays, and of course Pepperettes and Timbits. What elevated it to the next level, was the securing of guests like Hasbro Canada, Mark Bellomo and the amazing Larry Hama.  

We may not have liked all the answers Hasbro provided, but it's fantastic that they are now working with the Canadian Joe collecting community to address our concerns.  

I had the pleasure of speaking to Mark Bellomo a couple of times.  He is a walking GI Joe encyclopedia.  He autographed my Joe Guide, and shared some comics and toy related stories.

Mr. Larry Hama was incredible.  A smile for every person who came up to him with something to sign.  You could tell that he genuinely appreciates the respect that his fans have for him and does not take it for granted or allow it to go straight to his ego.  He was charming, personable, adn entertining.  I spent the better part of an hour talking to to him about his days as an actor on shows like MASH and Saturday Night Live, and heard some great stories about the comics industry.  A professional and a gentleman.

I just realized that I have not mentioned the toys.

There were TONS!!!

ARAH, 12 inch, 25th Anniversary, you name it, it was there!  It was also cool to see a nice variety of some non-joe toys.  I dropped about $200 bucks and was very happy with all my deals (I finally got my AVAC!!! 1986..DONE!!!!)

My favourite toy of the day?  SNOWBANK!!!  I got there early enough to score one and it was worth it.  Kudos to Mike, Loop and everyone for putting together such a great figure...again!  I also picked up the exclusive Timbit figure...(idea for next year, female Cobra Twins code named Double Double)

I know I'm rambling, and I'm gonna wrap it up by saying that I really enjoyed meeting some folks who travelled from the states, seeing the usual Joe Canuck alumni, and making some new friends in the collecting community.

Sad to see the Canadian Joe Meet dissappear, but can't wait until next year for the "First Annual Canadian GI Joe Convention"!!!

Thanks again to Mike, Ed, Raptor, Scramble, Loop and everyone else (I'm looking at you Denise, Sophia and Jen) who pitced in and made this the best Joe Meet yet!!!

If you haven't been to one yet, what the hell are you waiting for?
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Hide Out on April 22, 2008, 09:28:30 AM
:( :'( I"m bummed I couldn't go but the stories of you guys having so much fun makes me want to turn time back and be there....
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: BHMike on April 22, 2008, 04:40:53 PM
http://www.joecanuck.com/miva/merchant. ... _Code=CJM8 (http://www.joecanuck.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=CJM8)

The (rough) Video is up!

It may take awhile to load, we're looking into a smaller/faster format to use without losing the quality.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 22, 2008, 05:55:12 PM
Great video. 
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: B on April 22, 2008, 06:24:38 PM
Looks like a lot fun. I was really glad to see a lot of kids running around.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 22, 2008, 06:53:49 PM
great video that rocked. i got to see my customs lol. that was too cool 
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Hammer Viper on April 22, 2008, 07:52:38 PM
Congratulations goes out to the organizing committee for this years Joe Meet. You all deserve two thumbs up and a pat on the back.  I'm certain next years Convention is going to be an even greater success.  Checked out the video, LOL Wrestling and Joe goes well together.  Fantastic :) 
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Chief on April 23, 2008, 12:25:27 AM
I'm not even home yet (one more day of driving to go....), but I wanted to give a big thanks to everyone involved with the Meet -- it was one of the best times I've ever had and meeting everyone and spending time with fellow Joe Fans was the highlight of my year. 

Thanks to Mike, Charles, Ryan, and everyone else who put this thing together - you've shown the Joe Community how a Meet/Con is supposed to be run -- and I can't wait to come back. 

It was great meeting everyone and I hope to see you all again in the near future. :D
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Agent_Loop on April 23, 2008, 12:26:58 AM
Great editing job on the video!
This has been hands down the BEST JOE MEET EVER! And it was great seeing my fellow canucks, as well as our friends from the States like Jason, Chandra, Brian, Andrew (I owe you wings for the next meet/Con), Chief, and Kilcarr!
I hope to see you guys again next year, as well as hopefully Justin Bell and John/Pluv (said at JC that he'll attend next year).
I hope to see the guys from Hasbro, Mark Bellomo, and Larry Hama next year as it was a huge pleasure to see them at the meet.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Scramble on April 23, 2008, 10:30:26 AM
I get to know a lot of people on the boards, but there is nothing like meeting them in person. It makes everything they say on the boards more real. It's funny to think some of the people I think of as good friends now I've only really met a couple of times. Take Lance Sputnik. This was my second weekend ever meeting him, and yet I felt comfortable enough to smack him belly. That's a special kind of friendship.

I am thrilled at how the meet has grown and love to be a part of it. I think, as the voice of the Meet, I get more credit than I deserve. Mike does most of the leg work, Stealth Viper pulled off the huge cue of getting Hasbro there, Raptor helps us stay on schedule both at the meet and in the weeks leading up to it, and Loop constantly donates original art. Me, I'm just a walking megaphone.

This may have officially been our last Canadian Joe Meet, but unofficially I would call this the first Canadian Joe Convention.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Raptor on April 23, 2008, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: "Scramble"
Me, I'm just a walking megaphone.

And worldwide media presence.

- R
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: kilcarr on April 23, 2008, 11:42:12 AM
Quote from: "Raptor"
Quote from: "Scramble"
Me, I'm just a walking megaphone.

And worldwide media presence.

- R

And the most congenial.

I had such a great time meeting everyone. It was truly a pleasure to interact with you guys and even getting foed by Charles and Ryan outside the restrurant was a treat. I even decided to branch back into ARAH collecting by getting what I call niche figures. I picked up my very first Big Brawler v1, Backstop, Battle Corps Law, and Action Man from the NF set.

BTW, my hat rules. Do not try to fight it.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 23, 2008, 11:44:55 AM
Quote from: "kilcarr"

BTW, my hat rules. Do not try to fight it.

Ok, Ralphie. *snicker*
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: BHMike on April 23, 2008, 11:51:33 AM
Actually, before I forget, I need to thank Kilcarr. I accidentally ran into him just as he was checking into the hotel. He came to the hall and helped me set up the tables. So thanks "Ralphie"!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 23, 2008, 12:12:47 PM
BTW, my hat rules. Do not try to fight it.
[/quote]

yes it did. this yr was a blast as i got to meet new ppl and some old friends. rap im not sure on how to make the fig cool but you know i will lol. scramble is right to meet you guys in person helps out alot with the boards as we now know how we are and how we mean things. its sad this was the last meet but great that it is now a Convention.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: kilcarr on April 23, 2008, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Actually, before I forget, I need to thank Kilcarr. I accidentally ran into him just as he was checking into the hotel. He came to the hall and helped me set up the tables. So thanks "Ralphie"!

Anytime, bro. I was just glad to be able to help.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: AmazonGrl on April 23, 2008, 12:52:29 PM
Wow, where to start? Thanks to Mike, Stealth Viper (Frank), Raptor, Scramble, Denise, Jenn, Mrs. Stealth Viper, Loop, and everyone else who helped make this possible. It is amazing how much work went into this, and how humble everyone is about it.

It was fantastic seeing friends from last year's Meet. Tank Girl is super fun and is always great to hang out with. Plus I was really glad that I got to talk a little more to several people. Xhairs it was fun to BS with you and the other cool Canadian dude (sorry, I forgot your name  :-[). I was glad to sit across from Pete the Greek and Ed at dinner since I hadn't got to talk to either of them much last year. They are both a gold mine of Joe information and it was fascinating listening to them. You guys are very cool. I also got to talk to GISmiley and was glad to get to know him better too. :)

Snowbank and Timbit were both awesome figures. Loop's artwork is the bomb. It was cool seeing him sitting next to Larry Hama and having them both sign the Snowbank filecard. You guys rock!

Plus meeting Chief and Kilcarr (and Joy, Kilcarr's wife) was freaking the best. And everytime I see Viperlord I can't stop laughing. He is the funniest dude ever. The best part of the entire weekend was meeting and hanging out with everyone.

Quote from: "kilcarr"
BTW, my hat rules. Do not try to fight it.

Your hat is so not cool. But the fact that you kept wearing after all of the ridiicule impressed me. Kudos for you for embracing the old man nerd within yourself. ;)

I know I am forgetting someone, but just wanted to say that everything was better than expected and I can't say thanks enough for putting this all together.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 23, 2008, 03:48:17 PM
AG yes it was since last yr we didnt even know each other was there lol.its the best part of the meet just to BS with everyone.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 23, 2008, 10:37:53 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Expect the 1st video within 24 hours! Now lets hear some great stories about your adventures getting to the Canadian Joe Meet and what you did all day!!

It was a dink of the day hat trick for me.  :(

First thing was that I picked up Jon S on my over.  After the pick up, I headed over to Pearson International Airport to pick up Larry (yes, that Larry).  At Pearson’s parking structure (around 10:25 AM), Ed calls me up and tells me Larry is in customs.  I figured this shouldn’t take long.  Once Jon and I were inside T1, the flight board indicated Larry's flight from NY arrived 27 minutes early.  Problem is I got there at the time the flight was suppose to arrive at 10:30 AM.  Since when do flights to Toronto arrive this early?  This is a first for me.  So Jon and I waited by the international arrivals for Larry. 

After 15 minutes, I had a hunch something was wrong.  I called up Larry with the number I was provided.  He tells me he was been waiting outside for 45 minutes.  My internal reaction was oh F@*&^.  I did not want Larry's day to start like this.  Raced over to Larry and apologized for the inconvenience.  Dink of the day moment number 2 for Pete happened when the parking ticket would not work in those F@*&^ing piece of shit pay machines at T1.  The parking ticket could not be electronically read.  So I said screw it.  There must be a humanoid at the bottom of the parking structure so I can pay cash, which is lost concept in this day in age. 

Dink of the day moment 3 for Pete.  There was a gate in the parking garage.  I thought it was only ticket activated.  So I parked the car and used one of the GTAA assistance buzzers.  They told me the gate was not ticket activated.  I still can’t figure out the point of the stupid gate in this area of the parking structure.  Finally, I got out of the parking structure via cash and we were on our way. 

In the car ride over, I did not want to talk about G.I. Joe with Larry unless he started the conversation.  I felt bad enough anyways and Larry hardly had any sleep.  But he did not nod off.  We talked about Toronto, Cabanajack, Larry’s past trips to Toronto, how the QEW along Oakville (yes, it’s an eye sore) looked like Kansas City etc.  As for the Joe talk, it was limited.  But Jon, you do need to follow up with current Joe events.

We arrived just in time for the meet at 12 PM. 

Three days later, I still feel that I phailed.

As for I what I did for the rest of the day, meet up with some old regulars of the meet, saw some new ones and shoot the shit for the most part.   It's all good.  Know if you excuse me, I need to check out that Hammerhead I got.  I haven't touch it since Saturday.

Mike and the rest of the crew, well done in putting the meet together.  And no F@*&^ing megaphone was needed or required. 
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 23, 2008, 10:40:29 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"

We arrived just in time for the meet at 12 PM. 

Three days later, I still feel that I phailed.


On the contrary, you got Larry to the meet safe and sound, and at the scheduled time.

I call that success.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: BHMike on April 23, 2008, 11:20:41 PM
I concur. Larry was to start signing around noon... and he did.

You made a ton of people happy in doing so. Therefore, you did not phail.... you winz!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: pdaat on April 24, 2008, 04:36:26 AM
Not only that Pete, but you got to spend more time with Larry than most of us.  I think you won all around that day (my son couldn't understand why I was so wound up waiting for an autograph).

And it was good to meet you and all the other members.

Paul
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Hide Out on April 24, 2008, 11:03:33 AM
Hey Mike? I was just Wondering but did anyone guess the right parts to Snow Bank? And since next year will not be a meet but a Convention, will there be more figures to give away or the same amount?
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on April 24, 2008, 11:53:41 AM
Quote from: "Hide Out"
Hey Mike? I was just Wondering but did anyone guess the right parts to Snow Bank? And since next year will not be a meet but a Convention, will there be more figures to give away or the same amount?

I can't answer the first question, but the answer to the second question is:

"The Staff at Joecanuck is working hard to find a way to make our exclusive figures available in greater quantities for future conventions"

Lol. Corporatespeak.

Seriously though, greater quantities of the exclusive(s) is one of our main goals for the 2009 convention.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 24, 2008, 04:57:37 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Quote from: "Bandalero"

Barely got a glimpse of Pete - he was holding a Cobra vehicle like it was his first born on his way out :)

That was the HammerHead - which deserves that kind of attention! The best playset Hasbro ever put out IMHO!

Did you stick around after Hama as I didn't see ya?  Anyways, I had to carry out the hammerhead like that as I was afraid some of the loose parts including the subs would have fallen off and lost/broke on the floor. I am not playing the game of buy the missing part any more.  Don't have the time or energy for it.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Hide Out on April 24, 2008, 10:12:55 PM
Thankz Stealth Viper... Is there anymore pictures? My son and I loved the video and we are wondering which game did you guys used to make the Croc Master?
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Scramble on April 27, 2008, 09:36:34 PM
Made an album of the pre-meet where Chief and Viperlord brought in a truckload of GI Joe stuff, the Meet itself, post-Meet dinner, and then some shots of my Sigma 6 toy shelves loaded with the stuff I got this weekend.

Check it out! (http://http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/Azaul42/Hamilton%202008/)

EDIT: Warning! 200+ pics
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on April 27, 2008, 10:23:05 PM
great pics man nice to see all those smiling faces .
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Hide Out on April 28, 2008, 11:57:52 AM
Wow! That must of been really cool of both of them to eat with you guys. AWESOME PICS!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Jebus on May 03, 2008, 02:33:44 PM
Awesome, the first thing you see is me walking into the show and paying my addmission. ;D

You should have played the theme song to the "Littlest Hobo" instead......nah, just kidding :wink:

Awesome day.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on May 06, 2008, 04:09:10 PM
so whens the next video ? and no one else has pics to put up.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: BHMike on May 07, 2008, 03:32:16 PM
"Next" Video won't be for a little while yet - and more pics are coming soon. They'll be added the the photo gallery of past Joe Meet.

We're just busy with some "real life" things right now... Two of us are moving, one is planning a wedding, one is going to China, etc etc. ;-)
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on May 07, 2008, 07:57:29 PM
thats cool man real life sucks lol. congrats to the ones getting married . for the one thats going to china get the new waves of joes. there on wave 8 now.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on May 08, 2008, 08:45:14 AM
Quote from: "xhairs"
for the one thats going to china get the new waves of joes. there on wave 8 now.


That would be me, and there is about a 0% chance of that. They don't get out to the chinese market, so unless I track down the factory they are being made at, manage to get in and steal a set hot off the production line - it isn't going to happen.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on May 08, 2008, 03:10:46 PM
oh man that sucks you need to go to the black market and get them lol. or pm one of the ebay dealers that sells stuff like that lol
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Stealth Viper on May 08, 2008, 03:23:32 PM
Quote from: "xhairs"
oh man that sucks you need to go to the black market and get them lol. or pm one of the ebay dealers that sells stuff like that lol

Even on the black market, they aren't there - at least not anywhere that I've been in my previous 4 trips.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: SID on June 08, 2008, 05:50:31 PM
Sorry for the delay in getting back here, it's been one thing after another...

Ok I put my video online, including Larry Hama demonstrating sword technique as well as fun pics of me as Snake-Eyes.

Check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBrQi9bYCPo (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBrQi9bYCPo)
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: sniper on June 09, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
Nice costume.  Video of Larry Hama with the sword technique should get him a cameo in one of the movies as the Hard Master.
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: Scramble on June 09, 2008, 05:47:30 PM
Larry Hama and a sword! What more could anyone want!
Title: Re: Joe Meet 2008 : Thoughts and Comments!
Post by: xhairs on June 11, 2008, 12:13:39 AM
thats awsome just awsome.