I'd like to say thanks to everyone for making my first JoeCon a great one! I wouldn't have even thought about going if it weren't for NFC and Xhairs extending the invitation. I had such a blast meeting other Joe enthusiasts, sharing stories, and seeing what exactly goes on at a Joe convention.
I still can't believe that I got to talk with Larry Hama, Zack Hoffman, and Mark Bellemo! I can only imagine who will be future guests. I love the con set, in fact I've read the comic no less than 15 times. Good stuff!
Hanging out in the hotel bar talking Joes and what not with NFC, Xhairs, James, Nova, and Mike was a great way to end the day. I can't wait to go next year!
-Doug
Photos!!!
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Inside the convention, previous convention exclusives
Last years convention set
This years set and comic
More of the set and the early attendee exclusive Snake
NeonDragonKnight's con exclusive customs
NFC's customs: 4 Fireflys and Rip-It, Caddyshack with the Golf Cart
NFC's customs made especially for the con: Borealis and Capgun
My custom made especially for the con: Cold Strike
Morgadee's JoeCanuck customs
Jason "Loop" Loo - artist of Canuckleheads and the con comic
Some of his artwork
I watched him draw Falcon. I love his style.
He makes cool customs too
Mark Bellomo of G.I. Joe guide fame. It was great talking to him, he is a genuine fan and a national treasure for his knowledge of G.I. Joe. He's also a great speaker, his panel was engrossing.
Larry Hama, "Godfather of G.I. Joe", he insisted on taking this photo with one of his fans. Nice shirt dude!
I found out from the man himself that the original Arashikage ninja (Marvel issue #26) were dressed in black and not blue like the comic had them colored. I knew comics used blue for black but I wasn't sure if this was the case here.
I also found out that he's working on another silent issue with Snake-Eyes. Snakes will only use the weapons and gear that he has in the issue. He's weaponless at the end. Can't wait!
NFC with his idol Zach Hoffman, the voice of Zartan. His panel was awesome. Great speaker, funny stories, and he sounded just like Zartan (he does a great Cobra Commander too).
David Willis - from Shortpacked. He didn't want his photo taken I guess.
Freebie table, this thing was full at the end of the day. I would have taken some of it home if I could have fit it all on the plane.[/align:344b4pyc]
I wish I had taken more photos, but alas I was having too much fun. There was a ton of stuff that I didn't get on film. Good times.
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I plan on making some more JoeCanuck customs.
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