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Off Topic / Re: Anyone have the new Star Wars AT-AT?
« on: August 11, 2010, 06:43:07 PM »
When/where are they planning on releasing the AT-AT in the Vintage style box?
Red and white once again! We've restored the classic look of JoeCanuck.
Quote from: "Redmao"Don't care about the figure and don't plan on picking it up unless I need his legs for another figure.The cardback is nice. But the figure isn't nice enough for me to want to open it.
Now, maybe if it was a mail-away as originally it was supposed to be AND came with the HISS drone, it would be opened already.
Quote from: "canprime"This is their big event of the year. It sucks, but someone with authority should be watching/available. It is one time a year and should be expected. Sorry but a "volunteer" (not one of the 7-8 regulars) won't work unless they have the authority to make decisions and crowd control. Roshan is a nice guy, but if someone confronted him, or he claimed something that someone else claimed the opposite what happens? He doesn't have authority to speak for Mike.
There's no real authority needed. If someone takes a picture of the line every half an hour, no one can cry line cutter. There is photo evidence every step of the way. If somebody in line has a problem, they can check the photos and see whether or not someone cut. There really does not need to be one of the con staff standing in line. Those guys are beat down tired from a full day of work already and another full day yet to come.
Quote from: "canprime"Great work again Mike (and crew).
As others have said, there will always be people trying to circumvent the system no matter what. Much like technology, all you can do is keep trying to come up with ways to hinder the trouble makers.
As for the line, I do have a suggestion. I know you guys bust your humps for this event and I don't want you thinking I am criticizing/bashing.
That said I really think you need to put someone on the line right away. I know, I know, you guys have a ton to do, but it seems clear that someone assoicated with the con should be monitoring the line from the beginning. Whether that is Midnight, or 1am. They can hand out numbers/wristbands and take information on the people in line. They can answer questions and make sure everyone in line understands what is required and expected. They can enforce the "be in line" policy and stop people from cutting. Then near the opening hour, double check everyone's number and placement in line. Honestly, from my previous experience with managing events the single most effective solution to line ups is an informed/authorized representative who can problem solve. Leaving a line to it's own devices for too long usually leads to trouble. Of course nothing is bulletproof and there is usually some unforseen problem that arises.
Personally I love the sets that include a vehicle. I'm not keen on figure only sets. I would be fine with a single figure/vehicle set if it drops the price and you can get more sets made. However there is no number big enough to keep scalpers away that is reasonable. It becomes a question of how much work you want to put into the set versus the "value" (intrinsic or otherwise).
No Joe Con staff should have to watch the line early like 1 am because people don't listen .
Quote from: "Jon S."Will you have Big Lob at the con?
Yeah should have at least 1 Big Lob, and possibly a Dr. Venom / Adventure Team set
plus Sideshow Firefly, Resolute 7 packs & lots of single figs & comics