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Convention Exclusive pricing structure and some more images

by | Aug 13, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2009, Show and Convention Coverage

spiderpumpkin from HissTank has come through again with some pictures and details of the convention exclusive items that are being purchased as I type.  This appears to be the lowdown (and what an expensive lowdown it is!):

  • Blades w/ SAF Gyrocopter: $28.00
  • JUMP 2-Pack w/ Starduster and Manleh: $45.00
  • 3-Pack w/ Sgt. Shimik, Sgt. Redmack, and Sgt. Topson: $65.00
  • 12″ Crimson Guard: $50.00
  • Crimson Command Copter: $30.00
  • Joe or COBRA Weapon Set: $8.00 (still no inclination on exactly what this contains)

Actually, in all honesty, the prices aren’t terrible…well, except that 12″ Crimson Guard.  Yikes.  I can appreciate the production costs and the limited run, but that’s far and away the most expensive parachute figure ever.  It’s a beautiful figure, but you’re definitely paying for it.  The other items are about standard for Convention stuff…

spiderpumpkin also posts some great pics of the filecards and stuff at his photo gallery, which I have mirrored below.

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2009 G.I. Joe Convention Souvenier Images online now!

by | Aug 13, 2009 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2009, Show and Convention Coverage

Mere hours after the news of which figures were being included in the souvenier set at the 2009 G.I. Joe International Collectors’ Convention in Kansas City, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has posted images of the souvenier sets that are being sold at the convention tonight!  These figures and vehicles take a decidedly international theme, using some very cool tooling parts and some really neat camouflage schemes.  Once again, the line up is as follows:

  • JUMP 2-Pack w/ Starduster and Manleh (LE 650)
  • 3-Pack of Sgt. Shimick, Sgt. Topson, and Sgt. Redmack (LE 650)
  • Crimson Command Copter (LE 400)
  • Gyro-Copter w/ Blades (LE 500)
  • G.I. Joe and COBRA Weapons Set (LE 1,000)
  • 12″ Crimson Guard Parachute figure

Once again, these go on sale when you pick up the full Crimson Strike Team or Eight Legs of Danger set at the Convention tonight.  You can see the images here, or I’ve also mirrored them below.

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Some more information from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club regarding the souveniers

by | Jun 10, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club

Sorry for the influx of G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club related news, but I’ve had some time to dig through the site, so I’m uncovering a few things…  I’ve seen many questions all over the ‘net regarding the Joe Con, so I just wanted to remind folks to check out the GIJoeCon.com FAQ Page for updates to all your questions and concerns.

Also, “The Commander” has posted some answers to a few questions on the GIJCC Message boards as well:

“1) No fuchsia colors

2) Viper has version 2 “fixed” arms

3) Hasbro limited our 25A mold usage and several of your suggested figure options were “In Production” at the time.”

So…it sounds like using the 25A tooling was a Hasbro dictation?  I know it’s easy to cast stones (I certainly have cast my share this year) but I guess we should remember there are several legal and production hoops that the Club has to weave through during the Convention planning process that none of us have any idea about.

I still stand by my opinion on the Con Exclusives this year, but it is at least some food for thought.

2009 G.I. Joe Convention Brochure is now online

by | Apr 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club

Email just came in from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club that the convention brochure is online now.

In the brochure, they outline what to expect for the convention, and of course, give us a rundown of the convention exclusives.  This year, I am saddened to report, the 15-figure convention set is a 25th Anniversary reproduction of the Crimson Strike Team from 2002.

As a big vintage fan, the G.I. Joe Club figures are one of my most sought after and strongly desired figures of the entire year.  I eagerly await pictures and details online and in the newsletter so I can see what great new concepts and new ideas the Club has up their sleeves this year.  And now we’re getting 25th Anniversary reproductions of figures I already have?  No new characters, new stories, or new ideas?  One word:  Disappointment.

Utter and total disappointment.  Pictures of 25th Anniversary Tomax and Xamot figures have been floating around Asian auction sites for a while, and I continued to tell myself that the Club wouldn’t do that.  They’ve always supported the vintage fan and they’ve always told us that their medium of choice was the vintage “o-ring” style.  I am totally and completely disappointed by this choice.

They mention that the souveniers will feature members from the highly sought after “international teams”.  So, in other words, probably more 25th Anniversary repaints colored up like foreign exclusives.

I’ve been coasting on a “Resolute” high for the past 4 hours, and this is just a kick in the gut.  Bummer.

Exclusives Reviews – G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club

by | Aug 29, 2008 | Collectors' Club Reviews, Exclusives, G.I. Joe Collectors Club

I’m breaking up the exclusive reviews a bit to put more focus on the excellent product provided by the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club. They do great work, in my opinion, and deserve their own section.

Convention Exclusives:

  1. Force of Battle (2017)
  2. Project: Downfall (2016)
  3. Peril in Paradise (2015)
  4. Zombie Initiative (2014)
  5. Nocturnal Fire (2013)
  6. Operation Bear Trap (2012)
  7. Adventure Team Last Man Standing 12″ (2012)
  8. Special Mission: Brazil II (2011)
  9. Vacation in the Shadows (2010)
  10. Crimson Strike Team (2009)
  11. COBRA Headhunters (2008)
  12. Tanks for the Memories (2007)
  13. COBRA’s Most Wanted: Mercenaries (2006)
  14. MARS Invades Convention Set (2005)
  15. Dreadnok Rampage Con Set (2004)
  16. Operation: Anaconda Con Set (2003)
  17. Crimson Strike Team (2002)

Figure Subscription Service

Series 5

  1. Charbroil
  2. COBRA Viper
  3. Salvo
  4. Darklon
  5. General Flagg
  6. Sneak Peek
  7. Ambush
  8. Scoop

Series 4

  1. Law & Order
  2. Nunchuk
  3. Barricade
  4. Night Creeper
  5. Jammer
  6. Pathfinder
  7. Bullhorn
  8. Inferno B.A.T.
  9. Billy
  10. Interrogator
  11. Tiger Force Sneak Peek
  12. Tiger Force Outback
  13. Carla “Doc” Greer

Series 3

  1. Psyche Out
  2. Repeater
  3. Muskrat
  4. Slice
  5. Spearhead
  6. Vypra
  7. Hit & Run
  8. Alpine
  9. Night Creeper Leader
  10. Bombstrike
  11. Crimson Guard Immortal
  12. Big Ben
  13. Frostbite

Series 2

  1. Airtight (Tiger Force)
  2. Shipwreck (Tiger Force)
  3. Wide Scope
  4. Skullbuster
  5. Tollbooth
  6. Desert Scorpion
  7. Night Force Lt. Falcon
  8. Cesspool
  9. Keel Haul
  10. Bombardier
  11. Big Bear
  12. Dragonsky
  13. Grand Slam

Series 1

  1. Cobra Ninja Dice (2013)
  2. Kim “Jinx” Arashikage (2013)
  3. Quarrel (2013)
  4. Nano B.A.T. (2013)
  5. Topside (2013)
  6. Big Boa (2013)
  7. Sure Fire (2013)
  8. Iron Klaw (2013)
  9. Cover Girl (2013)
  10. Grunt (2013)
  11. Barrel Roll (2013)
  12. TNT (2013)
  13. Blackout (2013)

Yearly Membership Incentives

  1. Pythona
  2. COBRA Wave Crusher w/ Sub Viper
  3. Dr. Mindbender (Arctic)
  4. Cross Country
  5. Iceberg
  6. Footloose
  7. Man of Evil (12″)
  8. Dial Tone
  9. Big Lob
  10. Undertow
  11. COBRA Commander
  12. Copperhead
  13. Nullifier
  14. Jungle Viper
  15. Heavy Water
  16. Clear Zartan

Transformers vs. G.I. Joe

  1. Marissa Faireborn w/ Afterbreaker
  2. Old Snake w/ Stealth B.A.T.s

Adventure Team

  1. Adventure Team Commander
  2. Dr. Venom
  3. Adventure Team “Air Adventurer”
  4. Adventure Team “Sea Adventurer”
  5. Adventure Team “Land Adventurer”

Operation: Flaming MOTH

  1. Arctic Theater
  2. Pacific Theater
  3. Desert Theater
  4. Jungle Theatre