After more nearly 14 months of waiting (thanks BotCon!), it is our time. It is time for JOE CON.
I’ll tell you what, the last year has been a challenge. Personally it has been hurdle after hurdle. Anyone that knows me knows that I could have easily thrown in the towel at any time and said, “Ya know, I’ve had an impressive 6 year run, but you can’t make them all.” Karma, fate, luck, club anger – you name it – if it was a variable NOT go to the con this year, it has been presented to me. In fact, as little as a week ago, we found out we had to take our daughter. Granted, there is nothing wrong with including the entire family. This will be her 3rd con in person – 4th if you count the womb. We are going to have a GREAT TIME! Nothing is going to sidetrack my convention experience this year – Not a sub par con set; not the non-responsive and out-of-touch club staff; not the economy; NOTHING!! In the famous words of David Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay – “DAMN THE TORPEDOES, FULL SPEED AHEAD!!”
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club website for the upcoming JoeCon in Kansas City has been hacked! Nefarious COBRA agents have apparently taken over GIJoeCon.com and converted it to COBRA Con!
EDIT- Apparently Dataframe and Dial Tone got things back on track, but COBRA won’t let anyone forget what they did!
GIJoeCon.com has been updated with some nice little tidbits of information. First and foremost, for folks wanting some Rise of COBRA stars to appear at the show, your wish has been granted. “Heavy Duty” himself, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje will be appearing at the show in Kansas City! Click here for full details. Also check the ever-growing list of convention guests here.
Secondly, there is also a cover preview for the 22-page comic that is slated to be released as part of the Convention set. Click the thumbnail below for the full version, and check out all other details here.
GIJoeClub.com has posted a sneak peek at their upcoming second issue of the DTC Limited series that ties their very unique universe all together into a nice cohesive story. Featuring Munitia, Hotwire, and the full DTC Wave 4 clan, even just the first five pages are a great story straight from the later days of Marvel’s G.I. Joe run.
This story seemingly picks up right where the later Marvel issues left of, doesn’t have any complicated continuity issues, and for just a sneak preview, it was a surprisingly entertaining read. Check out the preview here, and if you like it, order the issue right here!
Don’t forget to order Issue #1 as well, which is already for sale in the Club shop.
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.
