by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Coming somewhat out of left field, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has added a specialty trooper to the Red Shadow mix, in the form of a Pyro-Trooper, the Red Torch! Continuing the trend from last night’s debut of Black Major, we get a great look at this new Red Shadow operative on GIJoeCon.com.
Using what appears to be the Eco Warrior Flint body with the head from the very cool Built To Rule Shadow-Viper, we have a very neat looking addition to the Red Shadows ranks. I really love that head sculpt, and I’m thrilled to see the Club dip into the BTR realm a bit to pick and choose parts. This shade of red just snaps, too. Very cool. Personally, I’m not huge on the whole flamethrower specialty, so I’ll probably make these guys heavy weapons troopers or something…but the figure looks cool enough to work into the ranks, that’s for sure.
I’m almost giddy in anticipation of the Flint and Red Shadow, things are looking great so far. As always, keep looking at GIJoeCon.com to see these new figure previews posted!
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by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2010, Show and Convention Coverage
Brian from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has sent out an email update, and mentions in the update to keep our eyes on GIJoeCon.com because official images should start appearing there in the next day or so. The full text of the email can be read below!
“In case you have not heard, Southwest airlines is having a $39 each way sale from selected markets. They fly into Providence, so if you have not booked your air, check it out! There are also some airlines that are matching this sale. You must book by Thursday, February 12.
In addition, we will be putting up the first pictures in the next day or so at GIJoeCon.com.
Also, if you have already sent in your registration form and did not mark the Hasbro tour and want to go, you need to send in the form and mark the top “additional items to be added”. The tour is free but you MUST sign up for it or you will not be able to attend.
Every registration form in house has been processed so you should see the charges on your cc bill in the next day or so. Check your bill as confirmation that we have received your form and it matches the amount on your copy.
Hard copy registration forms will go out in late March.
See you in RI for this once-in-a-lifetime convention!
Brian”
I’m really excited to see these images, and looking forward to the convention, too. Hopefully I’ll see a bunch of you guys there.
by generalsjoes | Feb 2, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
After a somewhat tumultuous few days, The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has posted the official brochure for the upcoming 2010 G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention in Providence, Rhode Island. Lots of exciting news is contained within the brochure, including confirmation of a 15-figure Red Shadows exclusive set! The set is confirmed to contain the following:
- Black Major
- Interrogator
- 6 Red Torches
- 6 Red Shadow Troopers
- Flint
The set, entitled “Vacation in the Shadows” also promises to include a character seen for the first time in 3 3/4″ scale. Along with the figure set, the Collectors’ Club also has announced part of the convention package includes an exclusive Hasbro Tour for the first 400 registered convention goers! 100 more tickets will be raffled off as well, for a total of 500 tour members.
Hit up GIJoeCon.com to check out the Brochure, and to print out the Registration Form.
by generalsjoes | Jan 29, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2010, Show and Convention Coverage
So, those of us waiting with baited breath will have to wait just a touch longer as the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has not yet debuted the brochure for the 2010 Convention in Providence. However, they have thrown us a very nice bone! The 2010 JoeCon Page has been updated with the following information:
“ – We know each of you are anxiously awaiting the posting of the GIJoeCon 2010 information
and registration forms. The forms have been finished since the first of this week but unfortunately, we have been
waiting on confirmation of a very special event at the convention, so we cannot post them just yet.
So, we have decided to give you a sneak preview at the 3 3/4″ Real American Hero convention set:
Our 2010 set features the return of the classic O-Ring style action figures. Our first exciting reveal is the mysterious COBRA INTERROGATOR. This unique and exclusive figure will have a brand new head sculpt that includes a removable helmet for the first time ever!”
And then they make me one happy Joefan. While we’ve seen no confirmation yet of the Red Shadows, including Interrogator in the set just ROCKS. Anyone who reads my dio-stories knows how much of a fan I am of The Interrogator, and having an updated version in classic o-ring format makes me very happy. Taking one look at the filecard art as well, just confirms to me, too that this is a vintage style o-ring figure as well. No doubt in my mind he’s using the torso from the 1991 Snake Eyes. I really can’t wait to see more…if Hit & Run ends up in here anywhere, I may just plotz.
I did mirror the Interrogator image below, but please keep your eyes on GIJoeCon.com for the latest news and information on the 2010 G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention!
by generalsjoes | Jan 29, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
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!
