Along with the unfortunate news about the FSS subscription service delay, the G.I. Joe Collectors Club sends along an email in regards to the second run of the Oktober Guard Convention set. Unfortunately they failed to meet the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) but some folks might consider that good news, as that means they are leaving the pre-orders open for the forseeable figure (until the shortfall is filled).
They seem to understand the limitations on finances during the holiday season, so hopefully this means more people will have access to buying this second run set! I would envision that if this second run fails to sell out, chances of us seeing this happen with a future Convention set are little to none.
Check out the full email below.
“Hello everyone,
Our closing date for the second run of the Oktober Guard was yesterday. However, we did not meet the MOQ (minimum order quantity) required by the manufacturer. We are about 100 orders short. Here is what we are going to do: We are moving ahead and placing the order with the manufacturer so they will arrive in the spring. We are also leaving the pre-orders open until the MOQ is sold. Once these are gone, that’s it.
So, how much longer will you have to order them? Unknown, just depends on how fast they go. We know that the timing on this was not great, so we are hoping that by leaving the pre-orders open, more people will be able to get this fantastic set.
Here is the original announcement:
The official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is proud to announce a special limited edition second-run of the “sold out” and extremely popular 2012 Operation: Bear Trap! convention set. This exclusive Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers set includes fifteen modern era 3 3/4-inch action figures with weapons and accessories. You will get the classic Oktober Guard characters such as Colonel Brekhov, Daina, Schrage, Stormavik and Horror Show. Plus, for the first time ever… the Oktober Guard General: Iron Bear. The Iron Grenadiers have unique troop builders that include: Iron Grenadier Elite Troopers x4, Iron Grenadier Elite Guards x2, Iron Grenadier Heavy Weapon Specialists x2 and also for the first time ever… the Iron Grenadier General: Voltar! Don’t miss this limited edition second-run of these fantastic Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers action figures. You must be an official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member to order. Visit the Club Store to pre-order before the Nov. 30th, 2012 deadline! (Product will be shipping in the spring of 2013, exact date TBD). Cost is $360 per set (plus shipping). Only boxed sets will be produced and the production run will only be what is pre-ordered. Don’t miss this final opportunity to own this highly sought after set! Check it out at GIJoeClub.com/shop.
For pictures of the individual figures from GIJoeCon.com click here!
We were this close. THIS close to finally getting some new G.I. Joe product in 2012, but according to an email from the G.I. Joe Collectors Club, it’s looking like the first installment of the Figure Subscription Service may not reach subscribers until shortly after the Christmas holiday.
Apparently there is a dock strike which is impacting the quickness of product being distributed. The full context of the e-mail is below:
“Hello everyone,
Our latest update is not a happy one. Many of you may not be aware that there is a labor strike going on by the west coast ports clerical workers. This is now going to impact our delivery of the first FSS set. Currently they have been striking a week, and this is the latest from our shipper:
ILWU OCU Local 63 Update – Ports of Los Angeles / Long Beach
As of this morning it is expected that the first shift in the LA / LGB will continue to picket the terminals affected by the strike. Talks between the two sides ended Saturday night at 10PM PST without a resolution. Talks resumed yesterday at 10am PST and are ongoing around the clock. Presiding the talks are local mediators and Los Angeles Mayor Villaigosa. The offer submitted by the HEA (Harbor Employer Association) is still being reviewed and is offering the 600 clerical workers a compensation package of USD 190,000 – USD 35,000 more than the present package.
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It is our understanding that this strike is costing the country over a billion dollars in lost revenue each day. I suggest that you contact your senators and congressman and ask them to do something as this could really impact everyone’s Christmas, not just our shipment.
Originally our ship was scheduled to dock on Sunday, Dec 2, they have slowed down and are scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, December 5 but….even if they get to dock, there is now a week’s backlog on the docks that is not moving so, the likelihood that we will even receive the shipment by Christmas is slim.
Our plan is to turn the shipment and get it out to you as soon as we receive it. This should NOT impact future FSS shipments as even if we have to ship two sets in January, we are not planning on changing the timing of the future shipments. It may be that the first two come really close together.
I will keep you updated as we get information from our shipper.
Thanks for your patience,
Brian”
Fingers crossed that these start distribution as quickly after Christmas as possible…I’m glad they’re hoping to make up for it with two potential shipments in January. Gotsta get my hands on these.
…no, not Christmas…new comic day! And not just new comic day, but new comic day with a new issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Hama and Gallant rescue Christmas! This issue hits comic shops tomorrow, but check out the preview below…filled with some old school awesome!
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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #185
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (c)
Things are finally coming to a head between DARKLON and DESTRO! With the two adversaries confronting each other for the first time in years, things could get out of control—fast! Meanwhile, G.I. JOE is in trouble: CLUTCH and ROCK N’ ROLL are trapped in COBRA’s new HQ and a new mission in Benzheen takes a turn for the worse! The villains reign supreme in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #185!
We’ve had a flurry of announcements regarding the next iteration of G.I. Joe comics coming out in 2013 with Fred Van Lente at the helm of the flagship book. I just got word from Dynamic Forces that they will also be offering an exclusive version of issue #1 with a signature by Fred Van Lente himself!
For a limited time, this pre-order is only $10.00, but will be returning to the full price of $29.99 on January 1st, 2013. If you’re even considering picking this up, the time is now. Check out the pre-order on DynamicForces.com, and thanks to Dynamite Entertainment for passing the word along.
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club kindly sent along an email reminder today that today is the deadline for placing your pre-order for the second run of the Oktober Guard Convention set. Don’t miss your second chance! This doesn’t come around very often. The context of the email is below:
“The official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is proud to announce a special limited edition second-run of the “sold out” and extremely popular 2012 Operation: Bear Trap! convention set. This exclusive Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers set includes fifteen modern era 3 3/4-inch action figures with weapons and accessories. You will get the classic Oktober Guard characters such as Colonel Brekhov, Daina, Schrage, Stormavik and Horror Show. Plus, for the first time ever… the Oktober Guard General: Iron Bear. The Iron Grenadiers have unique troop builders that include: Iron Grenadier Elite Troopers x4, Iron Grenadier Elite Guards x2, Iron Grenadier Heavy Weapon Specialists x2 and also for the first time ever… the Iron Grenadier General: Voltar! Don’t miss this limited edition second-run of these fantastic Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers action figures. You must be an official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member to order. Visit the Club Store to pre-order before the Nov. 30th, 2012 deadline! (Product will be shipping in the spring of 2013, exact date TBD). Cost is $360 per set (plus shipping). Only boxed sets will be produced and the production run will only be what is pre-ordered. Don’t miss this final opportunity to own this highly sought after set! Check it out at GIJoeClub.com/shop.
For pictures of the individual figures from GIJoeCon.com click here!
It was supposedly a close race between Big Boa and Cover Girl as to which carded image the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club would show first, and Big Boa won out. Turns out, though, that Cover Girl fans (like Gary Godsoe) wouldn’t have to wait too long.
Over on their Facebook page, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has posted their latest carded FSS image, and it is indeed the former model and now an armor operator… check out their Facebook page for the latest intel, and take a peek at the mirrored image below.
While we don’t know what the contents will be or whether or not there will even be anything new, there is reportedly a new G.I. Joe: Retaliation trailer on the horizon. According to the Alberta Film Ratings site, a third theatrical G.I. Joe: Retaliation trailer was just classified and is ready to launch in theaters and online.
With Paramount’s newest film Jack Reacher (starring Tom Cruise) about to hit theaters, it’s possible the new trailer could hit with that film and also appear online at around the same time. We’ll have to wait and see if any new content is included.
Check the Alberta Film Ratings site for confirmation. Until then, jump in the wayback machine and check out the first two theatrical trailers below! Can 12 months ago really be considered the “good old days”? Kinda feels that way. You can check out all of the trailers and TV Spots on my G.I. Joe: Retaliation SuperPage.
Not too long ago I posted about the excellent Acid Free Gallery G.I. Joe licensed prints, which had been available at NYCC, and then were available online in their store. Apparently they are kicking off another terrific project, this one by Rhys Cooper.
It looks like they have three Cobra prints in the hopper and the first one has been revealed in the form of The Baroness. It looks pretty amazing, and I’m officially excited to see the other two. Check out the image mirrored below, and keep your eyes on the Acid Free Gallery blog to see the other two and buy The Baroness on December 6th!
If you’re reading this site, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time buying and/or playing with toys throughout your life. If you’re anything like me, the Christmas season was a terrific time of year, as that generally meant new toys under the Christmas tree.
For too many kids out there, this isn’t a reality. But we can all help make it a reality. One of the greatest things that came out of the What’s on Joe Mind podcast, in my opinion, was that Greg, Gary, and myself each ended up donating 30 toys to Toys for Tots last year, which hopefully made many children’s Christmas just a bit happier. Well, there are folks out there who don’t just do stuff like that once, they do it every year.
Over at Geeks for Tots, they specialize in encouraging the online community to donate to Toys for Tots. If you donate, take a picture of you making your donation and send it to them, and you’ll be entered to win one of many terrific prizes. They’ve built a great foundation of sponsors, who provide terrific prizes, so why not take a few moments out of your day and try your luck? Make sure you’re following Geeks for Tots on Twitter as well for the latest news on their program.
Along with Geeks for Tots, over on Infinite Hollywood Newton Gimmick takes a similar approach. If you take a photo of yourself donating a toy to Toys for Tots, Infinite Hollywood will match that donation. Full details are on Infinite Hollywood, and you can follow Newton Gimmick on Twitter.
And yes, you can double dip. Take a photo of yourself donating, then send it to both Geeks for Tots and Infinite Hollywood, and you’ll double your donation and have a chance to win a great prize. What are you waiting for?
Sideshow Collectibles is continuing their pre-Christmas sale frenzy with a free shipping offer on all in stock products! Hit up Sideshow Collectibles to take advantage of this great offer…when it comes to buying 12″ action figures, free shipping can be a big cost savings. Enjoy!
