So, over on the GIJCC Message Boards, staffmember The Commander reported that the Convention brochure for the 2010 convention would be revealed this week…and well, with today being Friday, one would have to assume that today is the day we find out what the exclusive set theme is and some more information about the Convention in Providence, Rhode Island.
At one point, this was the focus of everyone’s attention in the weeks leading up to the revelation, but it almost seems like in recent years it’s become a source of mockery and eye rolling, which is a shame. I strongly believe this year’s set will be an old school O-Ring format, which has me almost giddy with anticipation. Perhaps missing last year’s Convention (for the first time since 2003) has ramped up my enthusiasm for this year…or maybe it’s because there appears to be a LOT of very cool stuff on the horizon. Resolute, The Pursuit of Cobra, the potential for a film sequel, the upcoming animated series, and even the web-series Operation: HISS. It seems like there is so much to be fired up about, I grow more and more disappointed that this enthusiasm isn’t shared by many other Joe fans out there.
Regardless, I’ll sit in my little corner and remain excited for the Convention this year and excited to see what’s in store for the 15 figure set… in my opinion, I think it’ll be the Red Shadows, and I think we’ll see more O-Ring construction, both of which has me very excited.
But what characters? What parts? What tooling? At this point that would almost be anyone’s guess. Rumors of destroyed tooling throws this all into the wind, as there is really no way to tell what’s out there any more and what isn’t.
All I know, is hopefully we’ll be hearing some information today! Keep checking GIJoeClub.com and GIJoeCon.com throughout the day to get the info!
With the hiatis of the main line I’m intrigued to see what the club will be offering at the con.
Are you going to be updating your site as soon as the news pops? I’d rather look at your background than the Club’s all day. 🙂
That is certainly the plan, Kirsin…but of course it depends on how things are going at work. 😉
I have to admit that I’m pretty cynical when it comes to the Club these days but an o-ring set would definitely have me intrigued.
When they say “this week” do they mean Monday-Friday, or will they consider Saturday and Sunday part of the week?
the only reason I ask is so that I’m dissapointed if the news doesn’t pop today.
Typically when the Club says “this week” they usually mean some time in the next month. 😛
I think the O-ring would leave me cold after the amazing modern era offerings from last year. For nostalgia, I’ll always love the O-ring, but for a $350 Con Set, it had better have all the bells, whistles, and articulation present in all of today’s toylines. My decision to hit the con is based solely on this set, Master Collector. Make it a good one!
Blood! Blood for the Baron!!!
Wishful thinking, maybe, but that’s the fun part. Unfortunately, if it’s not new-sculpt, I’ll likely pass. But if it’s new sculpt, I’d be VERY tempted to get to the Con this year, by hook or by crook, and that’s a big deal to this 35-year-old father-to-be. Believe it.
According to my clock its ten minutes to 3pm. If today’s the day what time are these guys going to announce this?
Say what you will about the Oscars but at least they announce their noms early in the morning.
If it helps, last year they revealed the set on a Saturday morning.
BLOOD FOR THE BARON !!!!!!!! hopefully they made the right choice this year !
Just to rile everyone up I’m going to say… Eco-Warriors!
There is a “sneak preview” up at GIJoecon.com. Its Interrogator w/ removable helmet and the set will be O-ring style.
Guess I’m saving a few hundred dollars this year. If it had been 25th style I’d be all over it. But this means I can have someone snag a few more of those Adventure Team figures for me.
This is going to be awesome. Not the Red Shadows, but I think people that have kept up with Generals Joes all these years will really like this if it’s what I think it is 😉