JoeCanuck

So I figured I would do a thread for comics since all the Skybound series are running right now, and the compendium (Vol. 1) for the original Marvel run has also just released (not the fancy Kickstarter one, just the retail one).

Anyway I just got the compendium and here is my quick take.

This is the soft cover compendium that covers the original Marvel run from issue #1 - #50.   All the pages are on newspaper stock and the thing is THICC!!!! (that's how the kids say it right?)

I saw people saying it was going to be difficult to read, especially the first and last couple issues, but it opens pretty easily on almost all pages.   So reading it shouldn't be too difficult  outside of the sheer ridiculousness of the number of pages in total.

Paid $55.47 after tax (so $49 before tax) on sale during the preorder stage.   Works out to just under $1.11 per issue if you break it down.   Compared to the cover price of $86.99 ($98.30 after tax) I think it was a good deal.   

Overall I am enjoying rereading the first couple issues even though I have probably read them a dozen times over the last 20 years.   Larry just had a great comic almost right from the start.   Although much like the cartoon these early issues are funky with the characterization and designs (both vehicles and characters).

I figured I would start this thread to discuss this line instead of just going on about it in the Classified thread.

Anyway, we have three releases so far with Kup/Triple-T coming next (not yet revealed, but all but confirmed).  Then the rumour is Prime/Mobat as the one after Kup.  So that is five releases and hopefully more to come.

Anyway what got me going on this thread is that I just opened up Soundwave/Thunder Machine.  MAN-O-MAN is he a thing of beauty.  I have a Thunder Machine so I was able to compare the two and they absolutely nailed the size/scale and dimensions in vehicle.  And the updated paint apps really improve the vehicle's look, and don't get me started on the new from grill.  What an improvement over the fragile original. And getting two figures now (Zarana and Zartan) along with a Ravage cassette bot (it is the Masterpiece version in blue) really added to the value.   Price is a bit steep, but I don't regret getting this set.

Overall this is the best release so far in the line, but I am hopeful they can do even better with future releases.

As for Megatron and Bumblebee.  Megatron looks good in vehicle mode, but there are some issues in robot mode.  Same with Bumblebee but to a lesser degree. 

I know the site is a shell of it's former self, but as I sit here organizing "Santa's" gifts I just wanted to wish those of us still lurking a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Here's hoping we continue to see Joe amaze on the shelves at retail, and in media somewhere.

Might as well start a thread now.  No official word yet, but enough reveals to know that Super7 is doing Joe.  Early reveal seemed to point to Ultimates, ReAction and Cyborg offerings. 

Now we have Timber in what is obviously Ultimates scale.  While timing aside (who might skip this because of Hasbro's release?), It should be interesting.

Their Cyborg line will obviously start with a B.A.T.

ReAction will be interesting, but probably follow close to whatever they release in Ultimates.

Next post will be after this week's reveals.

It's hard to believe that it is nearly a decade since the last show. 

It is funny to see the state of conventions today by comparison.  I mean Bitcoin/Joecon both folded up.  Hasbro made a lame attempt at an in house show, and now Covid has out the screws to most shows in general.

I hear rumours of a new "official" Botcon returning once the pandemic has subsided, but who knows.  I think outside of the big boys (SDCC, NYCC, etc) local shows are the future. 

I just don't see the numbers being there long term for brand specific cons much longer.  Yes Star Wars, Star Trek, and to some degree Transformers, are big enough properties to warrant shows.  However I think general shows are more likely to survive going forward where you can draw a large group of varying interests.

Alas the days of a CanJoeCon are but fond memories now.

Just wondering.

The new transformers kingdom toys are coming with collector cards, but really don't do much for me.

I do remember having a bunch of the Joecanuck cards years ago.  Sadly they are long gone, would have been easy to store, but I moved away from cards long ago.