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Canadian Joe Con Section => Yearly CanJoeCon Discussion => Topic started by: Radio Guy on April 16, 2009, 05:02:26 PM

Title: Other sites talking?
Post by: Radio Guy on April 16, 2009, 05:02:26 PM: With the unbelievable set that has been put together, and the amount of posts that have been on Joe Canuck regarding it, and the Convention, has anyone noticed much discussion about the Canadian Joe Con on other sites or boards? (outside of those of you who have started threads on other boards, of course) Just wondering if they are starting to sit up and take notice of the Canadian Con....
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: GOLD5 on April 16, 2009, 05:31:36 PM: I hope not becuase I don't want to show up at 7:00am and find 300 people from Detroit who are just trying to turn the exclusive conventions sets over on ebay.
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: Wild Weasel on April 16, 2009, 06:05:12 PM: Quote from: "GOLD5"
I hope not becuase I don't want to show up at 7:00am and find 300 people from Detroit who are just trying to turn the exclusive conventions sets over on ebay.

We have been helping promote the Con for Mike.

Not that I can make it, but is that what you think of us? :o
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: roshan on April 16, 2009, 06:40:35 PM: Quote from: "GOLD5"
I hope not becuase I don't want to show up at 7:00am and find 300 people from Detroit who are just trying to turn the exclusive conventions sets over on ebay.

Unfortunately, this is probably what will happen.
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: BHMike on April 16, 2009, 06:52:59 PM: You know what guys, if it does, then it does.

I fully expect someone to try and get greedy and say they're buying one for there 2 year old kid. We all know that's bull, and I'll call them on it.

I know of someone that had his pal come with him to get an extra Shiver - he was there to get an extra for someone in Texas. When Snowbank was offered, someone got one to sell on ebay - and did. For far less than what the other one listed sold for.

So, it will happen. We know it will. All I can hope for is that they give us a credit to JoeCanuck.com ;-)

...and other sites, and blogs are talking. I see where the traffic comes from to the site.
People love the HATE, which, in turns brings them here to see what it's about. So my "leaking" of the images ploy worked far better than I had hoped it would.

Seriously, I should do this stuff for a living. ;-) It's fun.
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: roshan on April 16, 2009, 07:19:36 PM: If my three year would come along, he'd legitimately want one. But then when he's told he'd have to spend half a year of his allowance to buy it, he'd just ask if he could play with mine instead. ;)
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: canprime on April 16, 2009, 07:29:05 PM: THE Mike.

"I have a really, really, really sick ________. I know that the one shining light in their day would be to get one of these convention sets. I hope you understand and sell me the extra I absolutely need."

If that tugs at your heart strings, please note that I truly do have a really, really, really sick.
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Crimson Guard figure and it would make his day. So please set aside my 2 sets. Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: thatcarlguy on April 16, 2009, 08:50:13 PM: What if it was one set per family or something?
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: Lt Storm on April 16, 2009, 09:10:13 PM: Yeah I've noticed a huge interest in the Canadian Con exclusives. Everyone wants one.
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: xhairs on April 16, 2009, 09:13:23 PM: yup i have had so many ppl asked me to get them a set. they where so sad when i said it was 1 per.
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 16, 2009, 09:40:21 PM: ya im getting a tonne of people pming me to get them sets too, I dont bother responding to them anymore...
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: Radio Guy on April 16, 2009, 10:24:45 PM: that's awesome! can't wait to see how many people from outside of canada actually turn out this year!
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: Radio Guy on April 16, 2009, 10:25:31 PM: in other news...i just became a secto-viper... ;D
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: Goldbug on April 17, 2009, 01:36:21 AM: Quote from: "Radio Guy"
that's awesome! can't wait to see how many people from outside of canada actually turn out this year!

Well I would but I have no money. :'(
I should post more here too since I even have relatives in Grimsby. ;D
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: GOLD5 on April 18, 2009, 02:36:40 AM: Quote from: "Wild Weasel"
Quote from: "GOLD5"
I hope not becuase I don't want to show up at 7:00am and find 300 people from Detroit who are just trying to turn the exclusive conventions sets over on ebay.

We have been helping promote the Con for Mike.

Not that I can make it, but is that what you think of us? :o

Sorry man, no, When I waited in line 3 times for XBOX 360 before I could get one, there was a Canadian kid and his girlfriend who were there every time getting one each to sell on eBay. I just wanted one to play one for suggested retail price. No, us Canadians do it too. I hope lots of people come to the con, but still, I think I might have to bring some tear gas. ;D
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: master_stanley on April 19, 2009, 11:36:22 PM: I hope that it's mostly collectors who get a set. I think it's great if we get lot of people from the U.S at the show. I like how when you line up there will be no cutting in line to get a figure 1st come 1st served. Plus 1 per person is great more collectors get a chance.
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: narceron on April 20, 2009, 03:49:41 PM: Quote from: "master_stanley"
I hope that it's mostly collectors who get a set. I think it's great if we get lot of people from the U.S at the show. I like how when you line up there will be no cutting in line to get a figure 1st come 1st served. Plus 1 per person is great more collectors get a chance.

Will it offend you when NFC and I are applying stickers and having a war on the nearest open table?
Title: Re: Other sites talking?
Post by: Rodney-TMB on April 22, 2009, 10:57:30 PM: I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that we are doing our part to try and publicize for your event.

Over at The Movie Blog (http://themovieblog.com/2009/04/canadian-gijoe-convention (http://http://themovieblog.com/2009/04/canadian-gijoe-convention)) as well as our Canadian counterpart at The Stub (http://thestub.ca/2009/04/canadian-gijoe-convention/ (http://http://thestub.ca/2009/04/canadian-gijoe-convention/))

The press release is there plus a little of my own commentary.

For those who are going to be in costume, you may get your picture up on the sites! As well we will be conducting fan interviews about the upcoming movie and TV series.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Rodney