Post by: BHMike on June 10, 2010, 01:41:20 PM
I was thinking that last year you guys seemed to enjoy the hints/questions stuff.
So, why not do it again.
A couple of simple rules though guys.
1. Obviously no asking "what vehicle will it be", etc etc type of questions.
2. If it's something I can answer without giving stuff away, I will - so don't try to find a loophole, otherwise I just won't answer it.
If I "can't" answer something right now, then I'll just reply with a "no comment". Lame, I know - but I have things planned on when they'll be revealed for a reason.
Sound good?
Then let's go!
Post by: akpayne on June 10, 2010, 02:32:16 PM
Post by: BHMike on June 10, 2010, 02:34:26 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
If there is a vehicle (I am assuming there is) will the mold be from the 82-89 range?
Yes and Yes.
Post by: Sundance on June 10, 2010, 03:00:59 PM
Post by: BHMike on June 10, 2010, 03:03:27 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
is one of the figures a Joe Canuck character?
Not sure I understand your question?
Post by: Editor on June 10, 2010, 03:13:54 PM
Post by: bandonov on June 10, 2010, 03:26:43 PM
Post by: BHMike on June 10, 2010, 03:45:23 PM
Quote from: "Editor"
Will any figures in this years set be members of the JoeCanuck team or will they all be members of CanaCobra?
First, there's now an official name for Cobra Canada.
It's Cobra North. I know it's not fancy, but it works. ;-)
Second.
All figures will be Cobra North characters.
Quote from: "bandonov"
What colour will the vehicle be?
Good question. When I know, I'll let you know. ;-)
I know what colour I want it to be, it's just a matter of if it can be done.
....and no, it's not chrome!
Post by: 5h4rK on June 10, 2010, 05:20:45 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
....and no, it's not chrome!
Great, a polished brass Firebat! :wink:
Post by: BHMike on June 10, 2010, 05:53:45 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"....and no, it's not chrome!
Great, a polished brass Firebat! :wink:
Ok, I gotta say something.
I don't know WHERE you guys came up with the idea that the vehicle is a Firebat?
The Firebat wasn't released in Canada like the Hiss and the Armadillo were.... so start thinking "in Canada"... and who says it's from the 25th line anyway?
You keep basing this from the parts from the art I assume?
Parts can be casted my friends, keep that in mind. ;-)
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on June 10, 2010, 06:14:32 PM
1) Will there be speed painting?
2) Will there be a trading section?
3) Will there be a freebie table?
4) Will there be any other ancillary activities? (i.e., the old video game set-up etc.)
5) Will there be timbits and/or mini sausages?!!!!
...and thanks for this thread! I want to talk it up to friends and don't want to make false promises about events!
Post by: 5h4rK on June 10, 2010, 07:49:21 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Not even related to the exclusives!!! ;D
1) Will there be speed painting?
2) Will there be a trading section?
3) Will there be a freebie table?
4) Will there be any other ancillary activities? (i.e., the old video game set-up etc.)
5) Will there be timbits and/or mini sausages?!!!!
...and thanks for this thread! I want to talk it up to friends and don't want to make false promises about events!
6) A wet t-shirt contest?
7) A free convention set?
Post by: Editor on June 10, 2010, 07:55:41 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Ok, I gotta say something.
I don't know WHERE you guys came up with the idea that the vehicle is a Firebat?
The Firebat wasn't released in Canada like the Hiss and the Armadillo were last year.
Purple and Grey Serpent Chariots!!!
Post by: roshan on June 10, 2010, 10:08:19 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
5) Will there be timbits and/or mini sausages?!!!!
There are always timbits. Where there is life, there is Timbits :D
For a serious question. Will the whole con set fit into a nice box like last year's set?
Post by: BHMike on June 10, 2010, 10:44:02 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
1) Will there be speed painting?We hope there will be. But it may be "put aside" this year. Honestly, we overlooked it with the updating of this site, the convention and the immense planning for the comic story this year.
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
2) Will there be a trading section?Yes.
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
3) Will there be a freebie table?For Serious.
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
4) Will there be any other ancillary activities? (i.e., the old video game set-up etc.)No video game anymore. The cost of systems and the lack of security to watch them has made this a thing of the past. What sold me on removing it was watching someone SLAP my controller down on the table when he lost a match at the 2008 event.
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
5) Will there be timbits and/or mini sausages?!!!!Yes - Timbits / Maybe - Sausages (Pepperoni sticks).
Quote from: "5h4rK"
6) A wet t-shirt contest?Perhaps at the strip club down the street - not sanctioned by us, of course.
Quote from: "5h4rK"
7) A free convention set?Perhaps. We've given away a Black Ice and a Joe Canuck figure before. So who knows!?
Quote from: "roshan"
Will the whole con set fit into a nice box like last year's set?How strange. I just got the quote for 100 boxes about 2 hours ago in my email.
YES. And it's going to look awesome. :-)
Post by: Sundance on June 11, 2010, 02:20:47 AM
Post by: BHMike on June 11, 2010, 08:39:08 AM
Quote from: "Sundance"
will the vehicle be an aircraft or a ground craft or a boat?
Can't actually answer that at this time since we MIGHT have two.... waiting on confirmation.
Post by: turner on June 11, 2010, 10:09:14 AM
Post by: BHMike on June 11, 2010, 12:25:58 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Will the style of the packaging (box) be like last year? (black exterior, foil logo, foam insert)
Do you guys not want any surprises? I'm gonna have to use the ol' "No Comment" on this one. ;-)
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 11, 2010, 12:49:48 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on June 11, 2010, 02:45:13 PM
In terms of questions:
Is there going to be a raffle for any cool things like last years Terror Drome?
Any door prizes?
Post by: BHMike on June 11, 2010, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Mike, if not impossible for reasons of timing, could there be a special Joe canuck themed customs table (to display our joecanuck related projects that is) ? Or will there be simply a customs table like all the other years (that I can remember)?
One customs table to display any customs people bring. No need to split them up as the submission ones won't even fill a table.
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Just a friendly reminder if you could please pre-cut the pepperoni sticks so you don't get all the grime (possibly 20 year old grime from a vintage toy they just bought or their unwashed hands from the washroom blarg) from the previous persons hands on the pepperoni you pull off :wink:
We get them how we get them. They're donated by Springers Meats.
I'll ask, but the end result may be none at all as they come SEALED in bag to us that morning.
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Is there going to be a raffle for any cool things like last years Terror Drome?
Any door prizes?
Yes. We'll be announcing it soon.
Post by: xhairs on June 11, 2010, 11:21:33 PM
Post by: martin-montreal on June 11, 2010, 11:56:14 PM
Does the Cobra North vehicle "A" is, until now, known to be from the GI Joe or Cobra side?
... and assuming a second vehicle, does the Cobra North vehicle "B" is, until now, known to be from the GI Joe or Cobra side?
#2 Price of the set
I maybe missed that information, but last time price was a range between $100 and $125. Did you set a price?
Martin
Post by: Jay on June 12, 2010, 01:19:20 AM
Quote from: "xhairs"
will they be in 25th style agin this yr?As the figure previews have shown, they use parts from the 25th Para-Viper, 25th AVAC and 25th Duke... so they'll be in 25th style.
Since the base parts are donated by (or bought from?) Hasbro, it's pretty much what's out recently that they can use.
Post by: BHMike on June 12, 2010, 07:13:29 AM
Quote from: "xhairs"
will the vehicle be a 2+ seater and will they be in 25th style agin this yr?
Single seat vehicle. And, old molds can be used with 25th style figures, so yes?
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Does the Cobra North vehicle "A" is, until now, known to be from the GI Joe or Cobra side?
Cobra side for vehicle A. No comment for B. Gotta leave something as a surprise don't I?
Quote from: "xhairs"
I maybe missed that information, but last time price was a range between $100 and $125. Did you set a price?
No price is set until I have final quotes on stickers, inserts and boxes.
But as I've said elsewhere on the board, plan on it to be in that price-range again.
Quote from: "Jay"
As the figure previews have shown, they use parts from the 25th Para-Viper, 25th AVAC and 25th Duke... so they'll be in 25th style.
Since the base parts are donated by (or bought from?) Hasbro, it's pretty much what's out recently that they can use.
Tsk Tsk. Never assume Jay. You forget about the ROC line, don't you? ;-)
Post by: morgardee on June 12, 2010, 08:42:38 AM
Post by: BHMike on June 12, 2010, 09:38:22 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Will there be goats? ;D
No goats... but I hear a Weasel is involved this year.... a Wild one at that!
Post by: pdaat on June 12, 2010, 11:46:42 AM
Post by: turner on June 12, 2010, 02:51:44 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on June 12, 2010, 03:12:03 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "morgardee"Will there be goats? ;D
No goats... but I hear a Weasel is involved this year.... a Wild one at that!
Are you serious?.. if it's true it's a perfect addition to this set Mike..
It's going to be cool to see him with his CobraNorth Firebat (or Sky Sweeper Jet)! ;D
5h4rK
Post by: martin-montreal on June 12, 2010, 03:20:51 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
I'm going with a Cobra-sized Sky Hawk to go with Wild Weasel.
The vehicle come from the Cobra side... so it can't be the Sky Hawk... or the Sky Hawk is the vehicle B surprise!
Quote from: "5h4rK"
It's going to be cool to see him with his CobraNorth Firebat (or Sky Sweeper Jet)! ;D
I also think it will be a Firebat/Sky Sweeper 8) and obviously not in baby blue colour...
Martin
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 12, 2010, 03:29:15 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
The vehicle come from the Cobra side... so it can't be the Sky Hawk... or the Sky Hawk is the vehicle B surprise!
Now that's what I call two dimensional thinking. I'm sure that a Skyhawk can turned to a Cobra vehicle...
Post by: 5h4rK on June 12, 2010, 03:30:01 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
I also think it will be a Firebat/Sky Sweeper 8) and obviously not in baby blue colour...
Martin
Baby blue................................................. Pete's favorite color!
Hey Mike, give us a baby blue Rat please!
Post by: BHMike on June 12, 2010, 07:13:56 PM
And new rule - no asking about things that haven't been revealed yet - I'm not ruining things by announcing stuff early in here.
Post by: pdaat on June 12, 2010, 07:17:29 PM
Post by: Raptor on June 12, 2010, 10:06:00 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Will there be a freebie like the Air Chariot?
Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Nova buy up all the Chariots for a donation to the charity?
- R
Post by: BHMike on June 13, 2010, 10:31:42 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Will there be a freebie like the Air Chariot?
No plans at the current time for a freebie like the Air Chariot. But we're still over a month and a half away, you never know what might be dropped in our laps.
Quote from: "Raptor"
Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Nova buy up all the Chariots for a donation to the charity?
Consider yourself corrected! ;-)
I think there was interest from him - assuming he would make a grand Crystal Ball army of Crystal Chariots - but ultimately they were put in a bin at the front table and given to kids that attended.
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 13, 2010, 10:39:33 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on June 13, 2010, 10:47:15 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Will the Convention hall be bigger than last year's and will there be more dealers?
Very good question...
Post by: BHMike on June 13, 2010, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Will the Convention hall be bigger than last year's and will there be more dealers?
Yes, the hall is bigger - the entire location is bigger. Bigger hall, bigger parking lot, bigger hallway, bigger Q&A / Presentation room, more people in costume (confirmed), all bigger!
And yes, there will be more dealer tables than last year - still some available, and if I "have" to, I can put some in the hallway - but I'd rather not do that to be honest.
So, if anyone reading this is planning on getting a table, two or 3 for the Convention, BOOK IT NOW as there's always a rush for tables within the last few weeks before it, and the last two years I sold out and had to turn people away.
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 13, 2010, 05:32:01 PM
I remember that when I went to 2008 convention by coach bus, I had to take public transportation to get to the hotel but then once the convention was over, the hotel offered me to take their shuttle bus that was going downtown, and that was very great of them.
Post by: pdaat on June 13, 2010, 06:40:37 PM
Post by: BHMike on June 13, 2010, 06:54:21 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
For those who may want to come by Coach bus, does the Hotel offer shuttle buses between the hotel and downtown Toronto?
No clue. If you're flying in, they have a shuttle that will pick you up from the airport.
My advice is to call the hotel in advance. Even if they don't, the Con Info package at http://www.canadianjoecon.com/2010-INFO.pdf (http://www.canadianjoecon.com/2010-INFO.pdf) lists the local transportation routes required to reach the hotel.
Quote from: "pdaat"
Will Con T-shirts be available for purchase? Will they be blue?
We do plan on having shirts, and no clue on colour yet.
Post by: BHMike on June 14, 2010, 05:42:40 PM
QUESTION:
Will there be anymore guests announced for the 2010 CanJoeCon?
Post by: BHMike on June 14, 2010, 05:44:28 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
QUESTION:
Will there be anymore guests announced for the 2010 CanJoeCon?
Great question!
Yes, two more guests were just confirmed to attend the convention in August.
I'll announce their names within a couple of days.
Here's a clue for all of you about one of the guests : "he voiced a character in the original cartoon". ;-)
edit: and before someone says it's Michael Bell because he's a "friend" on Facebook, take a look at ALL the joe-voices and comic guys that the CanjoeCon account has friended both on Facebook and on twitter - The CanjoeCon account is a friend-whore and will add, or request to add almost anyone. ;-)
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on June 14, 2010, 07:01:52 PM
Post by: BHMike on June 14, 2010, 11:10:36 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Is there a designated place for us to line up? Outside or inside the building?
No clue as of yet.
We'll be sure to have signs or someone telling people where to go the day of the Convention.
Post by: 5h4rK on June 14, 2010, 11:49:20 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Here's a clue for all of you about one of the guests : "he voiced a character in the original cartoon". ;-)
I hope it's Destro.. fingers crossed..
Post by: Sundance on June 15, 2010, 06:18:23 AM
Post by: night force cynic on June 17, 2010, 10:25:03 AM
Post by: BHMike on June 19, 2010, 09:13:36 PM
Quote from: "night force cynic"
Is Marauder John going to be attendence with his sales table again this year? :timbits:
John wasn't sure when I first emailed all past dealers the info MONTHS ago.
So, I emailed him the other day.
He had a family commitment that week and said he's 95% sure he won't make it.
Post by: latinjoe22 on July 23, 2010, 11:49:15 AM
Post by: BHMike on July 23, 2010, 11:52:25 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Will gsmiley have a table at the convention?
Contact that user.
I no longer divulge who is set up at the convention. Sorry.
Post by: latinjoe22 on July 23, 2010, 12:10:38 PM
Post by: bandonov on July 23, 2010, 08:57:47 PM
Post by: BHMike on July 23, 2010, 11:06:32 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Will there be a map of the room as to were each event will be held? Or is the room organized in a way that we can find everything easily?
Man, you guys need to wait until the day and be flustered like most people at 90% of the conventions around the world.
We have 3 main sections.
Dealer Rooms, Guest Hall, and Presentation Room.
It will make sense the day of - no need for anyone to worry.
Post by: bandonov on July 24, 2010, 12:38:41 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Man, you guys need to wait until the day and be flustered like most people at 90% of the conventions around the world.
Sorry Mike but when you give us a chance to ask, be prepared for some interesting questions!