by generalsjoes | Apr 8, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
That’s right, Joe fans! Starting tomorrow news and intel from the 2014 G.I. Joe Convention in Dallas, TX will start flying in. Tomorrow evening, around 8:30pm, Golden Ticket holders will be able to pick up their boxed sets, and contained within those boxed sets will be a convention comic with a price list for other exclusives expected at the show.
Once 8:45 – 9:00pm hits, expect the news to strike hard and fast and the rest of the convention exclusives will be revealed!
Then throughout the weekend, images, news, and details of this year’s JoeCon will start spreading. Keep it posted here and at YoJoe.com for the latest word. Yes, I know Hasbro won’t be in attendance, but there should be plenty of other toy geekery, including hopefully some news from Boss Fight Studios, and word on the third round of the Figure Subscription Service! For all the details, check out the links below:
Yo Joe and I’ll seeya in NOLA! Dallas!
by generalsjoes | Mar 27, 2014 | Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2014
Those of us who were lucky enough to score a ticket to the official custom class for the 2014 G.I. Joe convention have been eagerly anticipating word of what the custom figure might be and what parts we should bring.
Well the G.I. Joe Convention Facebook page broke the news yesterday, and I gotta tell you, I’m pretty excited.
The custom character is slated to be “Chef” and at the show will be cast heads for 30th Anniversary Lifeline, a modified Firefly torso, and a plethora of 3D printed accessories, including some “Honey-Do House Bat” weapon attachments. Pretty cool.
To give folks an idea of what the recipe might look like, check out the images below, and then click the “Read More” link to get the entire run down of this year’s custom class.
Keep following GIJoeCon on Facebook as well for more details!
Also, check out the great concept art for Chef’s Apron, which may give some indication of what we can expect for 3D printed parts at the con, courtesy of Gyre Viper on the G.I. Joe Discussion Facebook Page:
For the full rundown, click the Continue Reading link below.
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by generalsjoes | Feb 28, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2014
Gentlemen (and ladies) start your speculation!
According to the GIJoeCon Twitter Account, we will indeed see the 15th and final figure in the Real American Hero G.I. Joe Convention set today! Repulsor has been a big mystery, being the only true new character in this year’s Zombie Initiative boxed set… today we’ll finally see what we’ve been waiting for.
Keep it drilled to GIJoeCon.com!
by generalsjoes | Feb 15, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Convention, Show and Convention Coverage, Toy Fair 2014
So unlike previous years I’m looking at the Hasbro Fan Event this year from an outsider’s perspective, which is an interesting sensation indeed. Normally this morning is filled with hectic travel down to the city, navigating the trains from Connecticut, and then the whirlwind walk from Grand Central to the location of the event.
Keep your eyes on the interwebs starting around 1:00pm or so, as I believe that’s the start time for Hasbro’s event. Typically, in years past, the G.I. Joe Collectors Club has posted some images ahead of the event, though I’m not sure if that will hold true this year.
But please manage expectations. I’m not sure precisely how much stuff is going to be shown, but it would be nice if some little gesture to the father of the action figure was on display in the city today. It’ll be a very fun ride, regardless.
by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
Okay, I’ll admit it… I fell for it.
Based on the G.I. Joe Collectors Club Tweet from earlier today I thought we’d be seeing a Toxo Zombie today, but turns out instead of a full figure reveal, we just got a helmet removal.
Hop on over to GIJoeCon.com to witness some full blown Ozone beard power! It’s impressive.
by generalsjoes | Feb 7, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
Fans have been wondering exactly how the G.I. Joe Collectors Club was going to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of G.I. Joe with their 2014 Convention Exclusive Joe Colton.
As it turns out, it’s less of an homage to his 50 year birthday, and more a direct homage to his first appearance in the Marvel Comics way back when. As an unabashed Real American Hero and Marvel Comics fan, I have zero problems with this.
I can see some of the 12″ fans finding some issues with it, but I am digging it. I would imagine they had to retool the head to fit the neck ball a bit better, and they made some changes to the coat as well, by the looks of things.
As a reminder, this figure will be available with a display stand and photo backdrop in the 12″ Convention Set. The G.I. Joe Collectors Club has mentioned that he will be available separately as well, though not with the same display stand and backdrop. Check out GIJoeCon.com for the full details, and the image is mirrored below (along with the comic reference sent out by GIJoeCon on Twitter).
