Post by: BHMike on November 24, 2008, 08:22:49 PM
WHERE:
Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summers Lane,
Hamilton, Ontario
DIRECTIONS:
From Toronto
* QEW to Highway 403 west Hamilton
* Hamilton Convention Centre take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to either facility, (1/2 block east of Bay Street).
From Niagara / Buffalo
* (approx. 86 km to Hamilton) QEW Hamilton to Highway 403 west Hamilton
* Hamilton Convention Centre take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to either facility, (1/2 block east of Bay Street).
From Brantford
* Take Provincial Route 403 E to Hamilton
* Take the Main St./HWY 8 E Exit
* Turn slight right onto Main St. W/Hwy 8 E
* Turn left on Summers Lane
More information to be posted at a later time in this thread.
Post by: pdaat on November 25, 2008, 12:12:50 AM
Post by: BHMike on November 25, 2008, 05:20:34 AM
It's on the radar for next year. Hamilton is only 30 minutes from The Falls. Regardless where the CanJoeCon was going to be this year, it's always worth the drive!
Post by: xhairs on November 25, 2008, 07:23:30 AM
Post by: condor knight on November 25, 2008, 04:48:51 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on November 25, 2008, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: "condor knight"
Is this hall going to be big enough for all the dealers and is there lodging close by?
The hall is much bigger than last year's, and the convention center is connected via a walkway to the Sheraton Hotel.
Post by: thatcarlguy on November 25, 2008, 05:53:26 PM
Post by: BHMike on November 25, 2008, 06:06:54 PM
Quote from: "condor knight"
Is this hall going to be big enough for all the dealers and is there lodging close by?
Within the next week, I'll have a complete "CanJoeCon Info Package" ready for everyone to check out. It will contain all the hotels nearby, recommended restaurants, and some other items of interest for the area. I want people to come and not have to worry about where they're going to stay, or where they're going to eat. I want the Canadian GI Joe Convention to be a unique experience for everyone. As for the dealer space, there is PLENTY to go around. About 3 times the amount of last year.... which is good... because I had to turn away vendors from the 2008 Event.
Post by: Storm.Shadow on November 25, 2008, 08:20:33 PM
Post by: pdaat on November 25, 2008, 10:20:13 PM
Post by: BHMike on November 26, 2008, 08:40:31 AM
Post by: dodge822 on November 26, 2008, 10:35:09 AM
Post by: Storm.Shadow on November 26, 2008, 11:03:09 AM
Post by: Canuklehead on November 26, 2008, 07:17:26 PM
Post by: Raptor on November 26, 2008, 07:34:49 PM
Quote from: "Storm.Shadow"
Thanks for the responses. My little guy will be about 2 1/2 at the time of the convention and I thought it might be fun for him (not to mention Dad!).
At that age, he's not putting stuff into his mouth anymore, so he should be able to enjoy the free table and the hospitality. Most of the vendors are pretty kid friendly too.
- R
Post by: FastFord58 on November 29, 2008, 09:57:43 AM
Post by: Deadshot on February 24, 2009, 12:02:05 AM
Post by: Hazel_Rabbit on March 13, 2009, 08:37:18 PM
Shawn
Post by: martin-montreal on March 13, 2009, 09:34:05 PM
Quote from: "Hazel_Rabbit"
Hi, I was thinking about getting a table at the Joe con and was wondering about availablity for a table and cost. I am good friends with GSmiley here in Ottawa. My girlfriends family lives out that way so I was thinking about it and am looking for more info. I would be selling mostly vintage vehicles, I want to make sapce around here. I have lots of complete unbroken vintage vehciles to sell. Not sure if I would bring figures yet though I do have thousands. Would also have vehicle parts and file cards,
Shawn
Shawn,
Take a look here: www.canadianjoecon.com/2009dealers.pdf (http://http://www.canadianjoecon.com/2009dealers.pdf)
Martin
Post by: BHMike on March 13, 2009, 11:29:58 PM
There are tables still available - not much (just under 20), but if you email me at contact@joecanuck.com to inform me that you're sending payment out for your table(s), then I can hold them for a week until your payment and contract arrive.
Post by: Duggernaut on March 20, 2009, 06:44:03 PM
Have you donated any kids tickets to big brothers, the hospitals or other charities. As that is a enasy way to spread the word, increase ticket sales and introduce joes to kids who may not be so fortunate to know about some of the toys.
Post by: Eradicator on March 24, 2009, 09:00:49 PM
Post by: SID on March 24, 2009, 09:23:02 PM
Any requests for another appearance by our favourite commando-ninja or even something new I'm working on?
Post by: xhairs on March 24, 2009, 09:47:26 PM
Post by: BHMike on March 24, 2009, 10:19:16 PM
Quote from: "Eradicator"
I would love to go but alas I am way to far away.
You're near Sudbury right?
That's a SHORT drive compared to some distances people are going! :wink:
Heck, we have some Americans coming 8 or 9 hours away!
And Sid, a visit from Snake-Eyes or Storm Shadow is always welcome.
Post by: SID on March 25, 2009, 05:13:07 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
And Sid, a visit from Snake-Eyes or Storm Shadow is always welcome.
Cool, what about Firefly?
http://media.neoengel.com/images/dont_hotlink_from_my_bandwidth/firefly-costume-firstattempt-tagged.jpg (http://http://media.neoengel.com/images/dont_hotlink_from_my_bandwidth/firefly-costume-firstattempt-tagged.jpg)
Post by: BHMike on March 25, 2009, 06:21:56 PM
Post by: martin-montreal on March 25, 2009, 08:49:27 PM
Quote from: "SID"
Cool, what about Firefly?
http://media.neoengel.com/images/dont_hotlink_from_my_bandwidth/firefly-costume-firstattempt-tagged.jpg (http://http://media.neoengel.com/images/dont_hotlink_from_my_bandwidth/firefly-costume-firstattempt-tagged.jpg)
I hope (for you) you won't take the plane dressed like this :lol:
Post by: Realboss on March 25, 2009, 10:30:08 PM
Post by: morgardee on March 26, 2009, 09:11:24 AM
Ever thought of trying to make a Destro costume?
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 11:34:17 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Sid, didn't you have a Storm Shadow costume somewhere? I'd say hold off on Firefly for now and go with either Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow this year, mainly because of the movie coming out. Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes are the characters the kiddies will want to see the most of.
Ever thought of trying to make a Destro costume?
I'd personally vote for the Storm Shadow one myself.
Snake Eyes has already been. ;-)
Post by: SID on March 26, 2009, 08:42:53 PM
Yes I had a Storm Shadow Costume but I've gotten rid of the majority of components for it... however I could remake it utilizing the compound bow, and climbing rope from the 2nd figure into something resembling the one in the movie.
Here's my Storm Shadow skit from almost 6 years ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dl11HCsg0M&feature=channel_page (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dl11HCsg0M&feature=channel_page)
I understand Firefly is a bit vague, but fun to do (might bring it to Atlanta this year) and well I did Snake-Eyes last year in Hamilton... if y'all think that would be the best to do again (it's pretty much ready to go) I can bring it.
Lemme know what works best - personally I like my take on Ol' Snakes than in the movie, maybe because I've looked at the character as commando first, not overly uberninjalike and all that.
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2009, 10:37:44 PM
Change costumes after awhile!
Post by: SID on March 27, 2009, 04:40:05 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Or..... you could do both? ;D
Change costumes after awhile!
Don't tempt me but their are cost and logistics to consider before doing so.
If I do it, I might just go as Snake-Eyes again ;)
Post by: Eradicator on March 28, 2009, 10:19:17 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "Eradicator"I would love to go but alas I am way to far away.
You're near Sudbury right?
That's a SHORT drive compared to some distances people are going! :wink:
Heck, we have some Americans coming 8 or 9 hours away!
And Sid, a visit from Snake-Eyes or Storm Shadow is always welcome.
No, I am way past Sudbury. I am in Northwestern, ON. I am about a 18-20 hour drive to Hamilton. My wife is from Niagara Falls and while I would have a place to stay it is just too far. I would be there in a heartbeat if I lived closer. Maybe one year I will book some time off and come. Unfortunately, I will miss the exclusive figs as well. :(
Post by: night force cynic on March 30, 2009, 02:08:46 PM
Post by: BHMike on March 30, 2009, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: "night force cynic"
Mike, are you going to be taking orders for the exclusives beforehand like you did with Shiver and the other figures from past years? I MUST have one of these sets. (yes, I think they should all be part of a big set)
Due to the nature of these, and that a MAJOR portion is going to the McMaster Childrens Hospital, I don't think we'll be taking pre-orders this year.
Last year, I literally got hate mail from people pissed off that the pre-orders sold out in mere seconds. I don't really want to spend an hour or so sorting through that again.
Plus, no one ever reads or follows directions. (Well, most people don't).
Every year we do that, someone ALWAYS places an order for 3 or 4, and always pays with paypal or credit card. Then, the day of the event they argue that they paid when we already refunded them their money. It's a huge pain in the ass to do, it slows down the line at the event itself, and I don't like doing it.
If we get to the point of having sets in the thousands, then we'll do it again and have a set way of doing things - but until that, for something this small of a run - no.
Post by: night force cynic on March 30, 2009, 04:16:41 PM
Post by: pdaat on March 30, 2009, 09:01:46 PM
Post by: xhairs on March 30, 2009, 09:46:24 PM
Post by: narceron on March 31, 2009, 08:23:27 AM
I think its a major accomplishment that joecanuck is utilizing 25th anniversary construction, fantastic, really.
Yeah, I agree, sell it as a set, sure its a bit more expensive, but you only have one con a year, if I can swing it, anyone can, :)
We are on our way up from KY, woohoo!
Post by: night force cynic on April 02, 2009, 12:01:34 PM
just curious
Post by: BHMike on April 02, 2009, 01:20:19 PM
Quote from: "night force cynic"
are Back-Stop and the other characters going to have figure stands with them like the other 25th figures had? if they are will the stands have their names on them?
just curious
All figures will come with "blank" stands for that side with no name on it.
Example: Back-stop will have a G.I. Joe stand, and Chacal Noir will have a Cobra stand.
Post by: Radio Guy on April 03, 2009, 09:47:09 AM
Post by: night force cynic on April 03, 2009, 09:58:10 AM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
i know that there will be speed painting again,, but are there any plans to do another scrapheap project...that was just awesome!!! When I brought in the rolling thunder, i never thought that it would turn out to be such a cool vehicle! Scramble was the architect of that project, correct?hmmm...
you mean the Broken Silence? the beast of a vehicle with the Rolling Thunder base and the Night Raven lauch platform? the custom that was started as a joke at the meet in 2007 and then on display as a finished vehicle last year?
that was Slopypantz and Raptor's deal.
if not that, then I'm unaware of another project that used a RThunder as a starting point.
Post by: Radio Guy on April 03, 2009, 10:09:52 AM
Post by: xhairs on April 03, 2009, 02:23:46 PM
Post by: Radio Guy on April 03, 2009, 03:58:41 PM
Post by: xhairs on April 03, 2009, 04:09:57 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 03, 2009, 04:51:58 PM
And admission should be about $10.00 to get in. The ONLY way it will be more is if the one-day insurance fee and the (unionized) security guards I need to pay for the day end up costing me too much.
If it is more, it will be either $2 or $5 more. CND - so that saves you Americans some money right there!
Location is posted here:
Post by: xhairs on April 03, 2009, 06:01:31 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 06, 2009, 09:15:02 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
And admission should be about $10.00 to get in. The ONLY way it will be more is if the one-day insurance fee and the (unionized) security guards I need to pay for the day end up costing me too much.
If it is more, it will be either $2 or $5 more. CND - so that saves you Americans some money right there!
Re-reading this, I realized I didn't finish explaining this:
The insurance company won't draw up anything unless it's within 2 weeks of the date it's issued for. That's why I don't know the costs for that. They don't even have a rough price for me because there are certain things to be done with it pertaining to the Convention Centre.
The Convention Centre is unionized - which means I HAVE to pay their workers to do some items for us - and I can't get a solid price on them yet. I know Security will cost me $16.00 per hour, but don't know if I HAVE to have 1 or 3 guards yet.
There's other cost factors that I'm still working on with this as well. True, with 6 years of this under my belt, I do have a hold on how to do this easy enough - but with the continuing growth of the event, the guests that we're still trying to secure, and some "surprise" costs that weren't expected, a final admission price isn't set yet and things always change.
So while the plan has been to have admission be $10.00, the additional costs (approx $1200-5000) DOES play a factor into what admission will be.
Rule of thumb, if you think you're only going to need $200 for the day, bring $250.
Plan for a $15.00 admission, but I'm trying to ensure that it will stay at $10.00
Worst case scenario - you'll save $5.00 if it turns out it's $10.00. :-)
Post by: SID on April 09, 2009, 07:45:42 PM
Or should I just stick with Snake-Eyes?
Also, I'd like to give a summary of the event, is there a place where I can scoop up a press release, for lack of a better term? I'd like to help promote, I just want to make sure it's as brief and accurate as possible :)
Post by: xhairs on April 09, 2009, 11:26:40 PM
Post by: dodge822 on April 13, 2009, 03:00:02 AM
Post by: SID on April 13, 2009, 05:40:20 PM
Oh well, I will be bringing a costume regardless so it's all good.
So, I was hoping to post about this event in a few places I frequent, can I get a round of definite info (ex, cost?) to post?
Post by: BHMike on April 13, 2009, 07:05:22 PM
Quote from: "SID"
CRAP! I can't find my green mask for BH and it's off-season at the surplus shop and they don't have any more in stock! :(
Oh well, I will be bringing a costume regardless so it's all good.
So, I was hoping to post about this event in a few places I frequent, can I get a round of definite info (ex, cost?) to post?
Just direct them to www.canadianjoecon.com (http://www.canadianjoecon.com) my man. ;-)
Post by: SID on April 13, 2009, 07:40:58 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "SID"CRAP! I can't find my green mask for BH and it's off-season at the surplus shop and they don't have any more in stock! :(
Oh well, I will be bringing a costume regardless so it's all good.
So, I was hoping to post about this event in a few places I frequent, can I get a round of definite info (ex, cost?) to post?
Just direct them to www.canadianjoecon.com (http://www.canadianjoecon.com) my man. ;-)
Yes, BUT what about how much will it cost? That's the obvious question people are going to ask. I understand there is a level of discussion going on so could you give me the highball number so that the answer might be to post "price is about ##, but it may be reduced a bit..." I just don't want people to get the wrong info and people POed that they didn't get the right info the first time.
Post by: BHMike on April 13, 2009, 07:46:42 PM
For kids under 10 - it's free. FREE.
Adults, it will be $10.00 for a basic admission pass.
And we're working out the perks, but a VIP pass will be $15.00.
More on that shortly. As I said, we're working it out right now. ;-)
Post by: SID on April 13, 2009, 07:52:47 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Gotcha. We're actually working that out right now.
For kids under 10 - it's free. FREE.
Adults, it will be $10.00 for a basic admission pass.
And we're working out the perks, but a VIP pass will be $15.00.
More on that shortly. As I said, we're working it out right now. ;-)
Just so I can get the word out, can I quote this along with the link you posted just earlier?
Post by: BHMike on April 13, 2009, 09:52:44 PM
Quote from: "SID"
Quote from: "THE Mike?"Gotcha. We're actually working that out right now.
For kids under 10 - it's free. FREE.
Adults, it will be $10.00 for a basic admission pass.
And we're working out the perks, but a VIP pass will be $15.00.
More on that shortly. As I said, we're working it out right now. ;-)
Just so I can get the word out, can I quote this along with the link you posted just earlier?
Yes.
Post by: xhairs on April 13, 2009, 11:52:18 PM
Post by: SID on April 14, 2009, 01:26:31 PM
http://community.livejournal.com/519cafe/94551.html (http://community.livejournal.com/519cafe/94551.html)
http://community.livejournal.com/theste ... 57520.html (http://community.livejournal.com/thesteeldonut/557520.html)
http://neoengel.livejournal.com/273601.html (http://neoengel.livejournal.com/273601.html)
I thought of a couple other places but they're pretty much dead for activity. Cheers!
Post by: Primenybt on April 19, 2009, 02:27:27 AM
Post by: morgardee on April 19, 2009, 09:29:10 AM
Quote from: "Primenybt"
Can I use U.S. dollars or should I get Canadian Dollars?
You can use US dollars but if I were you I'd get it exchanged. The dollar is being traded at par so you'd save money if you exchange it.
Post by: xhairs on April 19, 2009, 02:36:39 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 24, 2009, 11:35:42 AM
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2009, 11:39:23 AM
I would suggest lining up to the LEFT of the admission doors. That's usually the way lines have gone with events at this place before.
But if security asks you to move - PLEASE make sure those that are in front of you - remain in front of you. No budding. No fights. Anyone caught doing either will not be permitted access to the Convention, and thus - will have no chance at the set of exclusives.
Post by: darth cujo on April 25, 2009, 10:30:19 AM
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2009, 11:20:54 AM
Quote from: "darth cujo"
So have there been any more guests confirmed (comic writers, artists)? I believe you alluded to working on another guest or two, but haven't noticed any updates.
We were in talks with all of the following to appear:
Sgt. Slaughter
Rachel Nichols (Scarlett from Rise of Cobra)
Kene Holliday (Roadblock / 80-'s cartoon)
Ron Rudat
Larry Hama
I also contacted the agents for the voices of Flint, Duke, Lady Jaye, Shipwreck and Duke from Resolute. NONE of the agents returned my phone calls or emails.
From those, that did reply (from the above list) one has commitments he needs to keep, one wanted far too much $$$, one would come for free, but the cost for his wife and him, plus hotel, etc would cost more than Sarge would of. Another just "vanished", or rather, their agent "vanished", and one persons Agent messed things up for everyone - including his client... and his client didn't seem happy when I spoke directly to him.
The problem with some of these people is the Agents. They decide what is good for their client, and most times, a convention isn't worth the agents time financially, even if the client would, and has done these things before.
I'm still looking into another guest, but with one week to go, if we can get him, it will be a last minute addition - so last minute that he may be a surprise at the Convention.
Hopefully something comes out of it quickly.
On the plus side, I do have a couple of those people "on the books" for next year - which I expect to be an even bigger event than we'll have one week from today!
You guys have no clue the hoops I've had to jump through the last 2 months. ::)
Post by: pdaat on April 25, 2009, 12:36:47 PM
Besides, Mr. Hama was the number one guest that I would ever have wanted to see at any con.
Well, Rachel too, but for different reasons...
Paul
Post by: night force cynic on April 25, 2009, 12:38:32 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
You guys have no clue the hoops I've had to jump through the last 2 months. ::)Mike, my hat is off to you for ALL the effort you put into this thing year after year, especially now that it's SO MUCH bigger. Fantastic work putting together everything you've already told us about!
Post by: xhairs on April 25, 2009, 01:05:29 PM
Post by: darth cujo on April 25, 2009, 02:07:19 PM
But again, thanks for the info and the effort!
Post by: Scramble on April 25, 2009, 02:34:54 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2009, 02:56:40 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
I'll also throw in that I was talking with Robert Atkin, the artist of IDW's flagship GI Joe title. He was 90% committed but kept telling me not to announce it because he has a feeling he's forgetting something. Ends up, he had booked a Free Comic Book Day appearance a few months before, which meant he couldn't make our con. Too bad.
I knew there was one more! :wink:
Robert was going to be our "main" guy originally, when that fell through - then I worked on the others - it was actually Stealth that was working on Rachel.
Post by: darth cujo on April 25, 2009, 04:08:38 PM
Thanks again guys. :)
Post by: spiderpumpkin on April 25, 2009, 09:08:54 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
The first person there can decide that.
I would suggest lining up to the LEFT of the admission doors. That's usually the way lines have gone with events at this place before.
But if security asks you to move - PLEASE make sure those that are in front of you - remain in front of you. No budding. No fights. Anyone caught doing either will not be permitted access to the Convention, and thus - will have no chance at the set of exclusives.
Is the main entrance marked on the Convention Center ground floor layout where we should line up? At the bottom left of the diagram on the ground floor. Is the area outside the main entrance large or will the line most likely follow the outside wall along the sidewalk? Just trying to figure out where to show up in the early hours May 2nd. Thanks.
http://www.hecfi.ca/conventioncentre/seating.html (http://http://www.hecfi.ca/conventioncentre/seating.html)
(http://http://www.hecfi.ca/conventioncentre/images/floor1.gif)
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2009, 09:33:13 PM
The Convention Centre is attached to Hamilton Place, where concerts take place.
I have suggested that people line up to the left of the Convention Centre doors.
Post by: spiderpumpkin on April 25, 2009, 09:40:04 PM
Here's a picture of the outside of the Convention Centre? I believe the entrance is shown near the center of the picture and is facing west?
(http://http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/516744754_14b8e827df.jpg)
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2009, 10:23:11 PM
That's a roof-area of the Convention Centre/HamiltonPlace/Hamilton Art Gallery.
There's no other way to describe it.
Upon reaching the Convention Centre, you will see an underpass - there is a roof over the front door and cars drive under it to drop people off. When you reach the location - you'll see the doors and you'll see where you're to wait outside.
It's a set of doors... what more can I say. lol.
Post by: spiderpumpkin on April 25, 2009, 10:54:54 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Upon reaching the Convention Centre, you will see an underpass - there is a roof over the front door and cars drive under it to drop people off. When you reach the location - you'll see the doors and you'll see where you're to wait outside.
Thanks for more details. Will definitely help.
Post by: narceron on April 27, 2009, 10:35:43 PM
And I guess, in French as well, :)
Post by: latinjoe22 on April 29, 2009, 10:11:16 PM
Post by: BHMike on April 29, 2009, 10:51:44 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Mike, is there going to be microwave for convention visitors to use during the day to heat up their frozen food or other goodies? ::)
I have no clue - but I would assume No.
Post by: dodge822 on April 30, 2009, 01:04:48 AM
Post by: Xavieur on April 30, 2009, 09:53:27 PM
If anyone out there is able to buy a second exclusive set for me, along with any of the freebies, movie handouts, signs, etc., I am willing to pay for your admission and troubles in advance if you can get me a set and mail it. I had planned to go and make this my first show but at the last minute, can't!
Please email me directly if you can help!
Dan
Post by: Redskull on May 01, 2009, 06:54:21 AM
Post by: xhairs on May 01, 2009, 09:17:14 AM