2011 Great Texas GI Joe Show

[Un-dead Soldier]

Howdy again tankers! Well, I've been kicking myself all week for not going to JoeCon, and by looking at the pics uploaded today of the con, I can tell it must have been extremely awesome.

Anyway, I plan to make up for not attending JoeCon this year by going to the Great Texas GI Joe Show in the fall. So I mean to ask you all,

Are you planning on going to the Great Texas GI Joe Show?

If any of you have been to the show before, is it a great con, or mediocre at best?

Their website directs you to their facebook page, so I'll provide a link for that if you want more info.

Link: Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Great-Texas-GI-Joe-Show/306492688654)


INFO:

Con name: The Great Texas GI Joe Show
Date: September 3 and 4
Location: Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX

[brhodges]

I havent been yet but i plan on going this year.

[darthdrew13]

I'm trying to work out the logistics to be a dealer.

[Un-dead Soldier]

I'm trying to work out the logistics to be a dealer.

Yeah, that'll be awesome!

[Un-dead Soldier]

Bump

[Un-dead Soldier]

Update!!!

The website has now been updated with vendors and con info for this year! Check it out!

Link: GREAT TEXAS GI JOE SHOW VII (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/)

[krisk]

Thanks un-dead! been wanting to find out when it is, and now I know!

[The L.O.C.]

Is this primarily for the 12" collector or will 3 3/4 be represented as well?

[krisk]

Is this primarily for the 12" collector or will 3 3/4 be represented as well?

the page says that all sized joes are there and that they have over 100 vendor tables

[The L.O.C.]

the page says that all sized joes are there and that they have over 100 vendor tables

Thanks Krisk!

From the facebook page...

Me - Is this mainly for the 12" collectors or will there be vendors for those of us in the 3 3/4" mindset? Thanks

Great Texas G.I. Joe Show (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Texas-GI-Joe-Show/306492688654) Noper - we're welcoming all scales to the show, and it doesn't have to be just G.I. Joe either. Star Wars, MOTU, Major Matt Mason, Big Jim, MASK - if it's an action figure and it's for sale, we want ya!

Looks like I'm going!

[brhodges]

I'll be there looks like fun

[krisk]

Thanks Krisk!

From the facebook page...

Me - Is this mainly for the 12" collectors or will there be vendors for those of us in the 3 3/4" mindset? Thanks

Great Texas G.I. Joe Show (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Texas-GI-Joe-Show/306492688654) Noper - we're welcoming all scales to the show, and it doesn't have to be just G.I. Joe either. Star Wars, MOTU, Major Matt Mason, Big Jim, MASK - if it's an action figure and it's for sale, we want ya!

Looks like I'm going!

sucked in by all the plastic goodness

[gdztoyz]

I'm hitting this one too... Missed Joecon, and I'm tired of eBay ( I need to fill some holes in my collection), also It'll be cool to meet some Texas 'tankers!

[Un-dead Soldier]

I'm hitting this one too... Missed Joecon, and I'm tired of eBay ( I need to fill some holes in my collection), also It'll be cool to meet some Texas 'tankers!

Well I'm going from Colorado, so I'm glad I'm not the only one that would be coming from outside of Texas.

[crock master]

I'm trying to work out the logistics to be a dealer.

me too

[crock master]

it was awsome when this show was in febuary.

[Magick]

This is always a small venue, unlike Joecon.. last years sucked.. there were only two vendors that had 3 3/4 inch figures.. This is mainly for 12" figures even though they do accept all sizes of action figures.. Just saying from the experience of all the times I have been.. which is at least 6.

It is hit or miss depending on the year, if there will be a good turn out or not. I am hoping that with joecon being in florida this year that this will mean for a larger turn out to the Texas show.

[Lody]

Hmm

Bit of a drive for me....

[ShockVal]

Just under a three hour drive for me. Likely come up Sunday morning and then have an extended "lunch" at Papadeauxs by the Stadium. Still trying to figure out how to make it up on Saturday.

[JR0d28]

Just under a three hour drive for me. Likely come up Sunday morning and then have an extended "lunch" at Papadeauxs by the Stadium. Still trying to figure out how to make it up on Saturday.

Pappadeauxs YUM YUM my fave! Haven't been since 2010. What's ur fave on menu?

[ickzer1]

This is always a small venue, unlike Joecon.. last years sucked.. there were only two vendors that had 3 3/4 inch figures.. This is mainly for 12" figures even though they do accept all sizes of action figures.. Just saying from the experience of all the times I have been.. which is at least 6.

It is hit or miss depending on the year, if there will be a good turn out or not. I am hoping that with joecon being in florida this year that this will mean for a larger turn out to the Texas show.
So True

[ShockVal]

Fried Aligator, crawfish bisque, and the Mixed Seafood Griller. drooling ......

[The Batman]

Hmmmmm so this this show is in September. I may just gas up and meet some Tankers there depending on who goes and what day. I think Aly will be there so that should be all the reason for me to go right there.

[Magick]

Yes, Aly is always set up at that show. LOL

[krisk]

so bats and aly are going..hell I gotta go now so I can see the hodown throwdown!

[Magick]

If Aly is there.. I am usually there.. as well as Raginspoon.. and possibly Goin' Commando.

[The L.O.C.]

I'll be there this year as well, if my schedule allows

[The L.O.C.]

Just under a three hour drive for me. Likely come up Sunday morning and then have an extended "lunch" at Papadeauxs by the Stadium. Still trying to figure out how to get it up on Saturday.

Viagra?

[Magick]

^ lol

[The Batman]

I'll make sure to wear my Batman gear so people will know who I am! All I have to do is look for Magick's Arashikage Tattoo!

[ShockVal]

Viagra?

Doubling my dose!

I'll make sure to wear my Batman gear so people will know who I am! All I have to do is look for Magick's Arashikage Tattoo!

We will just look for the ranting angry complaining fellow. :D

[The L.O.C.]

Doubling my dose!



We will just look for the ranting angry complaining fellow. :D

Have fun with that, less competition to find figures then

[Un-dead Soldier]

I'm still gonna see if I'm going. If I do, you Texas tankers better leave me some goodies!

[The Batman]

We will just look for the ranting angry complaining fellow. :D

Ha!! Boy are you in for a shock! I am actually the cool headed guy in person. Being angry online is just for sh*ts and giggles!

[Dragasses]

I'm in Denton, so I'm gonna try and make it. Several Texas tankers I'm looking forward to meeting. Hey Brhodges, You think Aly's going?, 'cause I would love to see some of his stuff in person. And crockmaster too, talk about how I never came and skated the ramp. sad emoticon.

[Rasstis]

How did I not know of this???????? COBRA!

[darthdrew13]

What's the current consensus on those going? Just trying to figure out numbers.

[The Batman]

I am gonna try to be there it just depends on what is happening that certain weekend.

[Magick]

So far..

Un-Dead soldier
Alyosha
Batman
Myself
L.O.C.
Krisk
Gdztoys
Crock Master
Goin Commando

These are who said they are planning to be there.

Possible others if they make it..

brhodges (If his leg surgery and such doesn't stop him from coming)
Dragasses
Drew
Raginspoon

[krisk]

of course I will be broke by then....but what the hell the whiskey is still free right!

[krisk]

man I am soo out of it I just realized that is labor day weekend....

[kshelor]

Im going to try and make it. I hope there are some good venders with 3 3/4 figures.

[ShockVal]

So far..

Un-Dead soldier
Alyosha
Batman
Myself
L.O.C.
Krisk
Gdztoys
Crock Master
Goin Commando
ShockVal

These are who said they are planning to be there.

Possible others if they make it..

brhodges (If his leg surgery and such doesn't stop him from coming)
Dragasses
Drew
Raginspoon

Added myself. Got the days off. Woowhooo! I love a weekend in the Big City.

[Phweep]

I am going to try and make it!

[Mint Condition]

Can't wait, I made some good connections last year like Alyosha of Broken Arrow Toys.

He's a great guy and had SO MUCH goodness...everything from some 12 inch, to tons of PoC, RoC, and 25th anniversary, and Sigma Six! I was very happy.

He also has tons of custom cast 3 3/4 inch parts.

[CLIFFjump3r]

This is always a small venue, unlike Joecon.. last years sucked.. there were only two vendors that had 3 3/4 inch figures.. This is mainly for 12" figures even though they do accept all sizes of action figures.. Just saying from the experience of all the times I have been.. which is at least 6.

It is hit or miss depending on the year, if there will be a good turn out or not. I am hoping that with joecon being in florida this year that this will mean for a larger turn out to the Texas show.

Originally, I had no doubt about going, as I was fully committed to attending. But after reading Magick's post, I'm not so sure anymore. (It's a 200 mile drive from my home.)

[The L.O.C.]

I'll probably be staying at least Saturday night. Anyone need a roomie? Or at least maybe which hotel are people planning to stay at?

[krisk]

I'll probably be staying at least Saturday night. Anyone need a roomie? Or at least maybe which hotel are people planning to stay at?

hmmm yes what hotel indeed....maybe I should go look for that?
We are planning on coming up Friday night and staying till sunday, which will give us saturday for joes and sunday for roaming around Dallas(been 15 years since I been up there to just drive around and site see)

[crock master]

im gonna have a huge trade box this year.

[Un-dead Soldier]

***UPDATE***

The "doomsday" clock has been added to the GI Joe and Action Figure Expo website.

Check it out!

Link:
Great Texas GIJoe & Action Figure Expo (http://greattexasgijoeshow.com/)

[ickzer1]

I go every year so ill be there this year as well. Last year was terrible for 3 3/4 joes. I hope this year theres a resurgence for them.
Count me in as going.

[Magick]

Amen brother.. I hope it was like it was a couple of years ago.. there were equal vendors for all scales and easy to find some great deals on stuff. They aren't out to get and arm and a leg like the vendors at Joe Con are. LOL

[Alyosha]

The problem is that vendors won't bring what doesn't sell. If your not there to shop for it, then they don't haul it. Show up, and let them know that's what your there for. It's not an instant fix, but it will help.

I know for certain there will be at least 4 vendors with 3 3/4 stuff there this year. They may not have what you want specifically, but 3 3/4 will be there.

[CLIFFjump3r]

I know for certain there will be at least 4 vendors with 3 3/4 stuff there this year. They may not have what you want specifically, but 3 3/4 will be there.

Thanks Alyosha, that knowledge helped me make up mind about going, and knowing is half the battle. (the other half of the battle, is driving there & back.)

[ickzer1]

The problem is that vendors won't bring what doesn't sell. If your not there to shop for it, then they don't haul it. Show up, and let them know that's what your there for. It's not an instant fix, but it will help.

I know for certain there will be at least 4 vendors with 3 3/4 stuff there this year. They may not have what you want specifically, but 3 3/4 will be there.

Well ive been the past few years and if vendors dont think the small joes will sell during the biggest resurgence the lil guys have had in two decades then I dont know what I could say or do to make em bring more.
Last year the vendors just brought boxes of broken scrappy junk vehicles to dump off. There was almost nothing of quality that anyone would be looking for.
I hope this year is better cuz I want some vehicles.

[Eklyps]

Hey all,

Greg B. from the Great Texas G.I Joe & Action Figure Expo VII (Hey John!).

Glad to see a thread already going strong on the show. Was about to start one, but it seems y'all have been talking about it for quite some time, which is good.

This year, I've been pushing REAL hard to get more 3&3/4" dealers to do the show. Of course our anchor, Alyosha will be there, doing what he does best. We'll also have Matt Stevenson, who will have some vintage and new stuff to sell. Show veteran Louis Simmons will also be there, selling Joes. Newcomer Mitchell Glass e-mailed me his list and it includes a lot of large stuff like USS Flaggs, Terrordromes, Defiants, and the sort. One of our guys talked to Duncanville Bookstore and Comics last week and they're on board, with plans to bring in tons of vintage Joe stuff that they said they had piling up. Dallas Vintage Toys is supposed to be on board, as is May the Toys Be With You, from Houston.

Those are the dealers that we have slated for the show. There were a couple more that I met while at Texas Comicon a few weeks ago that came to us, interested in doing the show - we're just waiting for them to get back to us. They weren't pure Joe dealers - more like vintage 80's dealers that had RAH in the mix.

Needless to say, we're making an effort to bring some good dealers in with some variety of new and old. We just need to get the word out to 3&3/4" Joe collectors in the area to come to the show, for, as Alyosha pointed out, if they show up and people don't show up to buy, the next year, we're hearing crickets again. :-(

On another note, we are hosting two separate 3&3/4" custom figure contests. Rules and such are on the website and I'm currently working to source out prizes. One prize, however will be a Tom Feister Original G.I. Joe Character Cover of the Winner's Choosing to whoever wins first place in that category. Tom's the guy who's been doing a lot of the IDW G.I. Joe Origins covers lately and was generous enough to offer that to us, plus a few other things. Basically whoever wins first place in that particular category selects their favorite G.I. Joe character, and Tom will draw up a mock up Cover just for them and send it to them.

FYI - if you're planning on staying at the Sheraton next door to the Convention Center, good look. We found out the hard way that the hotel is totally booked for the LSU football game that Saturday night at 7:00 so we're scrounging to find another hotel to HQ at ourselves. Wasn't too happy with the Sheraton about that one...

I think that's it for now. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to post here on this thread or e-mail me at gbrown@whidbey.net. Thanks again for all your support - couldn't do it without ya.

Oh yeah - Drew - we still have some space for ya to be a dealer at the show. :-)

Greg Brown
Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII
Great Texas GIJoe & Action Figure Expo (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com)

[Magick]

I may be able to get my Crawler finally.. if its cheap enough.. I can't spend a lot.. don't have the cash to splurge.. which will suck if it's just out of my price range.

I may have to enter a custom at this one.. although I doubt I can win if you know who is my competition. LOL

[Eklyps]

BTW - I forgot to ask this earlier, but does anyone here know how to get in touch with the guys from COBRA CARES? I tried to contact them two years ago thru their website for the show - no dice. I've contacted twice again the past couple of weeks for this year's show and still no response. Would love to have them out at the show.

Greg

[krisk]

so I may get a chance to put my hands on a defiant?!?! Oh I am going to bring some cashola for sure now!
Thanks for the info Greg!

[Magick]

BTW - I forgot to ask this earlier, but does anyone here know how to get in touch with the guys from COBRA CARES? I tried to contact them two years ago thru their website for the show - no dice. I've contacted twice again the past couple of weeks for this year's show and still no response. Would love to have them out at the show.

Greg

I know these guys personally.. they pretty much have stopped doing any shows other than Dragon Con.. but that is mainly due to the grudge they have with the 501st ST group. Most of these guys live in
Plano and Dallas area.. I will shoot one of the guys an email and see if they are interested.

[Eklyps]

Well, hopefully, they won't thrown down with the 501st, for they'll be at the show too.

Greg

[Magick]

oh crap.. LOL

[brhodges]

Well, hopefully, they won't thrown down with the 501st, for they'll be at the show too.

Greg

Humm that could be fun a future reinactiment or an a inactment....... anyway it could be really fun lol.

[Eklyps]

Well, I just had to invite the guys from the 501st for they really liven up a show with their Clone Trooper Armor. Again, we're trying to break out of the stereotype that we're just a G.I. Joe show. I'd have to think both sides would be cordial. If not, I'll just stick the WWII re-enactors between em. ;-)

Greg

[The L.O.C.]

Be a lot of exposure if there was an Inter-Galactic/ Multi-Timeline Rumble though!

Just saying...

[Magick]

Oh my guys are respectable and won't start anything.. they haven't emailed me back yet.

[Eklyps]

Keep me in the loop. Really want to have em at the show. :-)

Greg

[crock master]

damn i cant wait for this. they always bump the dates around, i wish they still did it in febuary!! well not now since feb already passed. start saving your money people!

[Eklyps]

Well, we wanted March, but that month became a warzone month for some reason in past years, especially this year, between Joecon and Joelanta. We did February year before last and didn't do so hot. We did summertime last year and did kinda worse, sales-wise. We're shifting the show to the fall so that we can hopefully settle into a normal season slot. We think September is just right - right after summer but not too late into Thanksgiving and Christmas. Who knows. Guess we'll find out in a few months, huh? ;-)

Greg

[crock master]

YouTube - ‪The Great Texas GI Joe & Action Figure Expo‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK86BFLdHew&feature=player_embedded)

[crock master]

Well, we wanted March, but that month became a warzone month for some reason in past years, especially this year, between Joecon and Joelanta. We did February year before last and didn't do so hot. We did summertime last year and did kinda worse, sales-wise. We're shifting the show to the fall so that we can hopefully settle into a normal season slot. We think September is just right - right after summer but not too late into Thanksgiving and Christmas. Who knows. Guess we'll find out in a few months, huh? ;-)

Greg

last year was good, actually i like them all, its hard waiting so damn long

[Eklyps]

I'm with ya. After doing Joelanta, and then Joecon, then NOTHING all summer long, I'm jonesing for a good solid action figure show to come along. I like Ben's shows - don't get me wrong - but they're not a true action figure show. I hope to get ours to the point to where it is the equal of Joelanta in Georgia, but in the Fall. It's just really tough getting that right fit...

Greg

[krisk]

hey whats the word on hotels, since the other one sold out???

[Eklyps]

Because of the LSU game at Cowboy Stadium that Saturday night (7:00 pm), the Sheraton is all booked up. Because of this, the nearest hotel we could find was the Quality Inn off I-20 near the Highlands Shopping Center - http://www.qualityinn.com/​hotel-arlington-texas-TX55​3 - kudos to the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau for helping us find the place too. To reserve your room, call 817-467-3535 and ask to get the G.I. Joe show rate. Should be in effect by now.

BTW - don't let this place freak you out. Is a nice place. Is smack dab where all the newest restaurants are and right next door to the best Mexican restaurant in Arlington (I think so, anyway). The Highlands Shopping Center isn't even 5 years old and has a Borders bookstore and a Studio Movie Grill - http://www.arlingtonhighla​nds.com/cms/index.php...

For more daily updates, be sure to check in to our Facebook page. I update that page daily.

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Thanks,

Greg

[krisk]

Thanks G^^^^^ I will be making my reservation later today!!

[Eklyps]

Let me know if you have any problems. We blocked 10 rooms for two nights for the show on Friday night, but with hotels and such, crazy things happen...

Greg

[Eklyps]

Thought I'd go ahead and post what the prizes would be for the Custom 3&3/4" Figure Contests since we just finalized it all yesterday.

We'll address the Military Category first:

Third Place is a Custom Cast Action Figure Kit/Project 1995 Redux Figure from Broken Arrow Toys.
Second Place is the G.I. Joe Club Direct to Consumer G.I. Joe 7 Figure Pack.
First Place includes color cover art prints of G.I. Joe: Origins, Issues 1 thru 5, signed by cover artist Tom Feister PLUS the winner gets to commission Tom to draw any G.I. Joe character of their choice, in color.

Now the Non-Military Category:

Third Place is G.I Joe Origins #21 and 23 Cover Art, signed by Tom Feister + IDW's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero # 155.5, signed by Larry Hama.
Second Place is the G.I. Joe Collectors' Club Complete M.O.T.H. Set (all four sets).
First Place includes all four of the G.I. Joe Collectors' Club 3&3/4" Adventure Team Figure Sets (Land Adventurer, Sea Adventurer, Air Adventurer, Commander, Dr. Venom).

If you're going to do a custom figure (or figures) this year, be sure to fill out an entry form and fax it in. Rule and forms can be found here:

http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/Contest.html

Thanks again!

Greg

[Eklyps]

Hey Magick, hear anything back from Cobra Cares?

Greg

[Magick]

Nope.. nothing back yet.. I may just shoot one of them a text tomorrow. See if I can get an answer then.

[Eklyps]

OK, thanks - keep me in the loop. Would really like to have em. Surprised they haven't responded.

Also, everyone, spread the word about the custom figure contest. so far, we have only a handful of entries for the show, which is kind of a bummer, for I thought the prizes were pretty nice (especially the Feister autographed stuff). I also dig the custom 3&3/4" figs...

Thanks again.

Greg

[darthdrew13]

I am still working on time off and the capital to get a booth (for Hardly Used Toys). Hope I don't end up running out of time.

I want to enter the custom contest too. I'll see if I can finish up my figure soon.

Thanks for putting on a great show!

[Magick]

Got ahold of one of the members.. He said he couldn't make it, but he would try and contact a few others.. I am trying to do the same, but it looks like they already have another Tx show booked, so not sure if they will be willing to do this one as well.

I won't give up the search..

I too may be entering a custom I have been working on.

[crock master]

hey magick i also have one of the three packrats (the one with the three legs) that you can have. i thought i had one and started piecing it together and realized i have 3 of them. ill put it aside with your bf2000 vehicle

[Magick]

Cool, thanks.

[crock master]

damn post in the wrong thread

[tom feister]

Glad to help out Greg! I look forward to it. I'm only sorry I can't make it to the show this year.

[PFunk]

I'm there. It is a small venue and contrary to others' opinion, last years' event was awesome. The people were phenomenal, the organizers were actually organized, and there was so much cool stuff there for such reasonable prices, it was unbelievable.

[ShockVal]

Hotels are filling up close to the site. Damn, I wanted to stay at the Sheraton. Too late. Well, at least the place I'm staying is close to Bone Daddys.

[Magick]

Finally got in touch with the Cobra Cares guys... Seems everyone's schedule is booked with work and another show in Aug.? So none of them can commit to this show.. I will talk to them again closer to the show and see if any of them will be willing to come out at least one day of the show.

[Eklyps]

Drew, we have a couple booths left if you're interested in doing the show (or anyone else who's game). Tables are already booked up though. :-(

Magick, bummer on Cobra Cares. August? Only other show I know of is this weekend - stripcon.net - Dallas Webcomics Expo. No harm no foul though. We still have the 501st, the Mercs, and TMHS, so that should keep people entertained. ;-) Thanks for trying though.

We're all staying at this hotel since the Sheraton and other North Arlington hotels got booked:

Show News (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/Hotel.html)

Not the Taj Mahal, but we're not planning on spending much time there anyway, ya know. ;-)

Tom, glad to have your help too - bummer you'll be at Dragon*Con. :-(

Keep working on those customs, people - the more the merrier. Those prizes need to go to somebody. ;-)

Thanks again.

Greg

[Magick]

I think the person I talked to meant Dragon Con.. they go every year.. the only other TX show I know they were at was in Addison around March.

[Eklyps]

Makes sense on Dragon*Con. That's a big draw for people who do Cosplay.

Greg

[Eklyps]

Hey folks, here's the updated Dealer list, as of August 9th, 2011:

May the Toys Be With You
Wooden Goku
Mitchell Glass
Plastic Panzers
Cosmic Collectibles
Jon Anders
Ed Woods
Tom Coker
Broken Arrow Toys
Louis Simmons
Duncanville Bookstore
F&M Models
Keith Holmes
Michael Milstead
Skyline Comics
Greg Patterson
HD Patterson
Creative Diversions
Mark Spencer
R&S Custom Toys
Ace Allgood
Matt Stevenson
David Howard
Jarrod Stevenson
Timewalker Toys
Eva's Junque Shop
Toy Chest & Collectibles
Echo Base Toys
Paul Nordstrom (awaiting confirmation)
Newline Miniatures (awaiting confirmation)

To learn more about many of the above dealers and what they'll be bringing to the show, be sure to visit our website at Contact (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/dealer.html).

Thanks again.

Greg at the Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII
Great Texas GIJoe & Action Figure Expo (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/)

[ShockVal]

Looks like a good list. I can't wait to get there and hang out.

[The Batman]

I'll be there in some Batman apparel and according to Shockval "The madman running around cussing and fuming". So I can't be that hard to spot... unless I am hiding in the shadows!

[Alyosha]

Got word today that in addition to a few regular Zaranas, I'll also have at least one variant (maybe two) and a Starscream Skystriker for sale at the upcoming Joe show in Arlington. Just so you know.

[Magick]

Sweet.. I need both of those Zarana.. I have something to trade you.. something really big. LOL

[Alyosha]

Sorry man, and not to be a tool about it, but all of these SDCC items from this year are for sale only. No trades. Still trying to recover the $$$ back from what was sent then never materialized and ended up paying for the table at this show.

I will have my loose ones there for people to look at if they haven't seen them....first person that even jokes about walking off with them will get their fingers chopped off with my knife though. J/K (not really)

[Magick]

That is cool.. I have no problems buying them.. What I have I bought specifically for you anyhow..

[krisk]

hey do we have any kinda discount code for the hotel?

edit::: nevermind I am a dumb ass...I didnt read all the info on the show page...set up got my room, will be there Friday Nite!!

[krisk]

oh and you do need to call in and give the GI Joe Show name to get them to check

[Eklyps]

The block of rooms that we had Quality Inn reserve for us have all been booked and unfortunately, we can't add any more, for the whole hotel is now booked solid (called and confirmed it with the manager). Best bet now is to check hotels.com and find a hotel nearby the ACC that best fits your budget and driving distance. Keep in mind that hotels near the DFW airport aren't that bad and the driving distance from there to the ACC is maybe 10 minutes via 360 southbound. Mapquest can do the rest. :-)

Greg

[krisk]

The block of rooms that we had Quality Inn reserve for us have all been booked and unfortunately, we can't add any more, for the whole hotel is now booked solid (called and confirmed it with the manager). Best bet now is to check hotels.com and find a hotel nearby the ACC that best fits your budget and driving distance. Keep in mind that hotels near the DFW airport aren't that bad and the driving distance from there to the ACC is maybe 10 minutes via 360 southbound. Mapquest can do the rest. :-)

Greg

wonder when that happened..when I called around 1 or 2 this afternoon, the guy said they had "plenty of rooms open",,,,,,though it was kinda weird, but then I remembered this was not the first choice hotel...

[Eklyps]

Really? Did you call (817) 467-3535? I had someone ask us about the hotel on Facebook for he was told that they were booked, thus prompting me to call the manager. She told me "All 10 rooms have been picked up, as for adding rooms, this will not be possible as we are totally sold out of all rooms. I do apologize about this." If you lucked out and got a room, consider yourself lucky. :-)

Greg

[krisk]

Really? Did you call (817) 467-3535? I had someone ask us about the hotel on Facebook for he was told that they were booked, thus prompting me to call the manager. She told me "All 10 rooms have been picked up, as for adding rooms, this will not be possible as we are totally sold out of all rooms. I do apologize about this." If you lucked out and got a room, consider yourself lucky. :-)

Greg

When did you call? Maybe I got the last room and the clerk mis-spoke, dont know, but its just me and the wife going and isnt it two dble beds?

[Eklyps]

I talked to her yesterday morning at around 9:00. Heck, I'm just happy you got a room. :-) I'll be commuting back and forth from Ennis. I lollygagged and didn't make my reservations (was going to get a room for Saturday). Teaches me to procrastinate... ;-)

Greg

[krisk]

haha..wonder if maybe they had someone cancel...dont know. I called well after you did...man I hope we dont drive up there and get the "oh we are soooo sorry we overbooked, you dont have a room since you got here so late"...and before you ask-yes that has happened to me, twice!
and at least its Ennis..we are coming up from China!! hell we can grab you on the way by, just grab hold of the luggage rack!!

[Eklyps]

LOL - I might as well sneak a cot into the show - I'll be camping there for three days. Will be there Friday at 9:00 am to help get the vehicles in first, then on to the tables and chairs.

Greg

[krisk]

well if it gets bad we do have that other bed....yall did block out roomsd with 2 beds....of course if ya a snorer all bets off!!

[Eklyps]

I'm good. Thanks. Only a 45 minute drive for me. Horrible snorer anyway - wife's always trying to smother me... ;-)

Greg

[krisk]

LOL..whew, dodged that one then

[Eklyps]

So how many of ya gonna enter the custom figure contests this year?

Contest (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/Contest.html)

Greg

[infinitefilms]

I wish that I could go. Hopefully there will be pictures.

[crock master]

no custom here.

[Eklyps]

We plan to take tons of pics. Pretty much a given each year...

Greg

[krisk]

please just no more pics of Crockie in his GI Joe underroos...please!!

[The L.O.C.]

So any news about how many 3 3/4 vendors are going to be there or a guesstimate on ratio to of 3 3/4 to 12 inch?

I'll be there regardless, I just want to plan ahead on my funds.

[krisk]

I am not bringing any money,.....safer that way!

[Alyosha]

So how many of ya gonna enter the custom figure contests this year?

Contest (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/Contest.html)

Greg

Greg- I'll bring stuff to display, but won't be entering since I am providing a prize (Project '95 ReDux figure of my choice). Count on me for at least 10 spaces to make sure the tables are full (although I'm sure there will be plenty of entries).

Oh, and by looking at the list of vendors from the website, there will be at least 5 or 6 with 3 3/4 stuff. Remember, if you want to see it at the show, you need to show up and ask for it.

[Alyosha]

Just got word that I'll also have 2 of the black variant Zarana available as well in addition to an SDCC Indy box set.

[Eklyps]

Here's what I pulled off our website's dealer list (Contact (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/dealer.html)) of those dealers that will be bringing 3&3/4" Joe stuff:

Broken Arrow Toys - Broken Arrow Toys (Powered by CubeCart) (http://www.brokenarrowtoys.com/cart/)

Skyline Comics & Toys - http://www.skylinecomicsandtoys.com/

May the Toys Be With You - May the toys be with you (http://maythetoysbewithyou.com/)

Cosmic Collectibles - Cosmic Collectibles (http://www.cosmiccollectibles.com/)

L. Simmons: Vintage 3 & 3/4” Joe Dealer. Expect a wide array of 80's toys, lots of Marvel Legends and Marvel U figs, and more Transformers than you can shake Slaughter's baton at!

M. Stevenson: Vintage 12” and 3&3/4" G.I. Joe Dealer

Mitchell Glass: Action Figure Dealer bringing a ton of 1980’s G.I. Joe vehicles (6 USS Flaggs, 4 Terror Dromes, Defiant Shuttle Launchers, Planes) – all kinds of stuff. Will also be bringing show animation cells.

J. Stevenson: Near complete 12" collection of all sets from HOF through 45th Anniversary/Wal-Mart set. All Mint in Sealed boxes. Large 3 3/4 collection from 1982 through end of production All Mint on Card or Mint in Box. In total, over 600 figures/vehicles/accessory cards.

Patterson's Toys of Oklahoma: Specializing in 3 3/4" GI Joe 1980-2011 figures and vehicles (loose and in box) Star Wars but I will also be bringing some 12" GI Joe figures. Also includes barbies, robo cop, superheroes, ninja turtles, spawn, and much more.

Prime Time Collectibles: Vintage 80's to present toys lines: Transformers, GiJoes, Voltron, HeMan, Gobots, Robotechs, Marvel, & DC action figures etc.

Phil’s Comics: will be stocked with 3 3/4 inch G I Joe, Marvel Comics, Star Wars figures and vehicles, some 12 inch stuff.

That's 11 dealers that should have some 1:18 scale sweetness for you to shop thru. BIG improvement over years past. However, you gotta show some $$$ love for these guys if you want em to come back next year. :-)

Greg

[Eklyps]

Also, please spread the word about the show on any and all internet media you can - the more the merrier. Facebook has been our greatest tool on getting the message out, as has our YouTube video. The more people know about the show, the better the attendance, the happier the dealers are, the happier the promoter is, the better chance that another show will happen the following year. :-) Remember - this is is TRULY by collectors for collectors (Stalker was my first Joe in my collection...)

Thanks again.

Greg
Great Texas GIJoe & Action Figure Expo (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com)

[Kidmold]

I am thinking of coming from So Cal, Is there tables left and how many do you expect through the door?

I have TONS of 3 3/4 figures, prototypes and lots to BLOW OUT!

Wondering if it is worth the 3000 mile round trip?

[krisk]

Hey Kidmold come on I would love too see some of that stuff..

also in other news:

The Batman said he is gonna buy us all Chili's for dinner on Saturday night...

[The Batman]

Hey Kidmold come on I would love too see some of that stuff..

also in other news:

Krisk said he is gonna buy us all Chili's for dinner on Saturday night...

Really?? I was hoping for lunchtime. I need to be back home by 7 pm Saturday!

[Eklyps]

With as much publicity as we've been putting behind it this year, we're shooting for 1000 or more. We're also hoping that since it's Labor Day weekend that people will be looking for something fun to do. As it stands, we have two tv stations nibbling on doing stories on the show on Friday, and if that happens, that really helps.

No tables left - just one booth left.

You wouldn't be the only person from CA coming. Echo Base Toys from SoCal comes every year. :-)

Greg

[krisk]

I am excited about this show...I did tell yall this will be the first Joe show I have ever been to..gonna bring some extra cash..hell I even am selling my SUV to make sure I got some spending money!
8 days!

[Nirvana]

You didn't even go to JoeCon in Frisco a couple of years ago?

[krisk]

You didn't even go to JoeCon in Frisco a couple of years ago?

nope was a broke duck then...we were in the middle of rebuilding the house after Ike took half of it, the kitchen and laundry and dining rooms, you know the most expensive parts...and was trying to get that finished up...(still am but its a lot closer now..)

[Nirvana]

nope was a broke duck then...we were in the middle of rebuilding the house after Ike took half of it, the kitchen and laundry and dining rooms, you know the most expensive parts...and was trying to get that finished up...(still am but its a lot closer now..)

Pfft, even I drove up Sunday for it and I don't hit the cons often. ;) Didn't spend a whole lot, but picked up an '83 HQ for cheap, some spare old vehicle parts, a Sky BAT (so worth it), and some stuff from Marauder John.

[krisk]

well I am going to this one....fri nite to sunday!!!! gonna have some fun, gonna have me some fun now!!!

[darthdrew13]

I wanna be the guy to nab that last booth (and have LOTS of 3.75" to sell) but I just can't raise the capital and the time off may be a factor. Sorry guys. I'll plan better for next year.

I'll still try and stop by to shop around if I get time, we'll see.

[krisk]

hey drew I will save you some trouble..just give it all to me...I will even come pick it up!

[Nirvana]

That's gonna get costly... ;)

[krisk]

yep..but, I got all of destros money from the briefcase!!

[Nirvana]

yep..but, I got all of destros money from the briefcase!!

Challenge!

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/9853/cszarana.jpg

[krisk]

Challenge!

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/9853/cszarana.jpg

hahaha...damn forgot that was out there!!!

[solid_strider]

Challenge!

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/9853/cszarana.jpg

This picture reminds me of Indecent Proposal.

[Eklyps]

Hey all,

Last booth got snagged on Friday by a dealer who needed a second booth for he's bringing even more, you guessed it, 3&3/4" Joes. Bring your money, fellas. I think we'll have the dealers for ya. :-)

Greg

[ShockVal]

Working on my tolerance level. Train Hard.

[ShockVal]

Hey Kidmold come on I would love too see some of that stuff..

also in other news:

The Batman said he is gonna buy us all Chili's for dinner on Saturday night...

Chili's??? I'll be at Papadeaux's.

Really?? I was hoping for lunchtime. I need to be back home by 7 pm Saturday!

See you at the door at opening time! I need beer money!

[The Batman]

See you at the door at opening time! I need beer money!

You'll get nothing and like it!!! Oh wait, you'll get some money and take me to Pappadeaux's with you and buy me dinner!

[Nirvana]

Working on my tolerance level. Train Hard.

Work on your finances level, Arlington can get pricey. ;)

[Alyosha]

Chili's??? I'll be at Papadeaux's.



See you at the door at opening time! I need beer money!

Skip all that corporate shit, and let me point you at some local flavor. NY style pizza and pasta (made by authentic NY'ers), authentic Mex (not TexMex), best BBQ in the area (Zagat rated). You let me know what you want.

Oh, and final count on SDCC stuff at the show:

2X variant Zarana
5X reg Zarana
2X Indy Sets
1X Starscream Skystriker

Just a heads up.

[Eklyps]

Well, folks, the show is finally around the corner - this weekend in fact, and we're ready! Sold the last booth last Friday, so we're going to have a full house.

Dealers include:

Ace Allgood
Matt Stevenson
Jarod Stevenson (yes, his brother - bum bum bum!)
Wooden Goku
David Howard
Mitchell Glass
Eva's Junque Shop
F&M Models
Echo Base Toys
Timewalker Toys
Michael Milstead
True Scale Armor
Patterson's Toys of Oklahoma
Prime Time Collectibles
Ed Woods
Phil's Collectibles
The JOEholic
Jon Anders
Parkway Jewel & Loan
R&S Custom Toys
Toy Chest & Collectibles
Broken Arrow Toys
Duncanville Bookstore & Collectibles
Serious Toys
Cosmic Collectibles
May the Toys Be With You
Plastic Panzers
Skyline Comics

Specials Guests of the show include:

The Texas Military Historical Society
WWI Trench Club
The Texas Star Garrison of the 501st Legion
Clan Muraan of the Mandalorian Mercs
North Texas Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association

We're still accepting entries for all four (yes four) of our custom figure contests. Rules and entry forms are below:

Contest (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/Contest.html)

Don't forget that the Adventure Team Timeline will also be on display for everyone to enjoy (and take pics of)...

Our hotel is all booked up, sorry. Pretty much hotels.com if you're needing to find local lodging.

Also, first 24 kids (as in children) in the door on Saturday and Sunday get a free 1:18 Scale Blue Box Toys WWII Paratrooper figure (with parachute), compliments of CalTek International.

That's about it. For more information about the show, check out our website at at Great Texas GIJoe & Action Figure Expo (http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/) or at Facebook at Great Texas G.I. Joe Show - Local Business - Arlington, TX | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Texas-GI-Joe-Show/306492688654)

See ya on Saturday!!!

Greg

[krisk]

woohoo....gonna spend some money and buy some joes..hell I may even try to get that Starscream from Alyosha!(if I dont find a defiant!)

[ShockVal]

Skip all that corporate shit, and let me point you at some local flavor. NY style pizza and pasta (made by authentic NY'ers), authentic Mex (not TexMex), best BBQ in the area (Zagat rated). You let me know what you want.

Oh, and final count on SDCC stuff at the show:

2X variant Zarana
5X reg Zarana
2X Indy Sets
1X Starscream Skystriker

Just a heads up.

I may take you up on some inside info, but I live in West Texas and eat Mexican 4 times a week it seems. Oddly enough, we have a Albanian guy from NY that runs a place called NY Pizza in town (excellent stuff but stay close to a pooper afterward). BBQ? I'm from the motherland (TX!) so I'm pretty much use to quality there. What I can't get here in town is excellent Seafood (Red Lobster - blah!). So I always have to hit the Pappadeauxs.

[Alyosha]

I have a couple of places in mind for seafood. Being from Texas, unless your on the coast, it's never as fresh as you'd like but there are a couple of spots if you need the skinny.

[doomed huh]

I'm probably gonna go.

[Alyosha]

You should. There is no reason for any D/FW are collector to miss this (other than CJ's...man, that's legit).

Pretty much got everything sorted and priced now. Should be very well prepared for the show. Also, will have some brand new (not even in the store yet) cast items to check out at the show including Gung Ho in Dress Blues.

[Rasstis]

Awww yeah. COBRA!

[krisk]

gonna get ready. heading out in the afternoon tomorrow, gonna make that 6 hour drive, packing light so I got room to haul all my swag and Defiant back...HA!

[The Batman]

gonna get ready. heading out in the afternoon tomorrow, gonna make that 6 hour drive, packing light so I got room to haul all my swag and Defiant back...HA!

We gonna fight for that Defiant! THAT DAMN THING IS MINE!!! Oh wait.. I don't have that kinda cash. I'd be lucky to buy myself a hamburger at Whataburger.

[spazzy]

lol

[spazzy]

let us know how the show is, I will probably go next year.

[krisk]

We gonna fight for that Defiant! THAT DAMN THING IS MINE!!! Oh wait.. I don't have that kinda cash. I'd be lucky to buy myself a hamburger at Whataburger.

hell with whataburger prices the defiant may be cheaper!!

[Magick]

I will be bringing home the defiant. Taking a grand with me to the show. ; )

[The L.O.C.]

I will be bringing home the defiant. Taking a grand with me to the show. ; )

Anyone know what Magick looks like? Taking a bat with me to the show :D

[krisk]

I am up in Arlington already..got here a few hours ago...and that defiant is mine damnit...

[ShockVal]

I will be bringing home the defiant. Taking a grand with me to the show. ; )

Looks like I may have to cut back on the beverage budget to keep up.

[krisk]

Looks like I may have to cut back on the beverage budget to keep up.

hey were you at my house last weekend...my box of Shiner bocks was opened and empty bottles in front of the tv couch...and the defiant is mine..unless I see a starscream skystriker

[krisk]

oh and I will be there in the a.m., and will be wearing a orange/peach colored shirt.....

[The L.O.C.]

Looks like I may have to cut back on the beverage budget to keep up.

That sounds like a terrible idea

[ShockVal]

will be wearing a orange/peach colored shirt.....

That sounds like a terrible idea

Hehehe!

[krisk]

just for that I am coming in butt naked, body paint as Crimson guard...the later years....hahha

[ShockVal]

hey were you at my house last weekend...my box of Shiner bocks was opened and empty bottles in front of the tv couch...and the defiant is mine..unless I see a starscream skystriker

Don't sniff the plant in the corner. It didn't die did it? Sorry.

[krisk]

Don't sniff the plant in the corner. It didn't die did it? Sorry.

hehehe....I was over at a "friend's" house recently...they had 2 boxes of shiner, both were opened and empty..the bottles were all over..I thought about arranging them like a trail from the cooler to the fence corner..doing a video and posting it here, titled "how you know Shockval has invaded your home"...but then I remembered that I am way to lazy for all that work!

[Magick]

I am on my laptop outside the building already... the Defiant is mine. ; ) A few people who are going know what i look like.. Alyosha, Batman, Croc Master, Solid Strider, Going Commando and Drew to name a few.. although not all of them are going now.. but that's ok. less competition. LOL

[Magick]

You know.. cops keep driving by looking at me.. I'm obviously not a bum.. unless they now spend their hard earned donation money on laptops. LOL

[krisk]

damn I hope Aly. brings those parts for my WHALE..forgot to remind/remind him..haha....

[krisk]

You know.. cops keep driving by looking at me.. I'm obviously not a bum.. unless they now spend their hard earned donation money on laptops. LOL

did you see the sign that said the area was having increased patrols thinks to Arlington PD...wth are they having some issues down there...

[krisk]

ok I will see you guys in a few hours...

[Magick]

did you see the sign that said the area was having increased patrols thinks to Arlington PD...wth are they having some issues down there...

Probably something to do with the Game this weekend.. or was that tonight? no clue. I'll be there bright and squirrelly in the morning.

[Nirvana]

Anyone know what Magick looks like? Taking a bat with me to the show :D

Look for a short dude in a wife beater and a truck that's beyond its last legs. ;)








(You guys can laugh, but this is his usual uniform when we've met for trades. lol)

[ShockVal]

Probably something to do with the Game this weekend.. or was that tonight? no clue. I'll be there bright and squirrelly in the morning.

Very likely. The game is tonight. Still not sure why two out of state teams are playing in Texas. I guess Jerry Jones needs some spending money.

[The Batman]

Looks like I may have to cut back on the beverage budget to keep up.

That's not gonna happen!

[The Batman]

I am on my laptop outside the building already... the Defiant is mine. ; ) A few people who are going know what i look like.. Alyosha, Batman, Croc Master, Solid Strider, Going Commando and Drew to name a few.. although not all of them are going now.. but that's ok. less competition. LOL

Damn Magick.. this ain't the SDCC con with super awesome exclusives! There might be a good fight up there and I better get there when the doors open so I can get a good seat for some bloodshed over a Defiant!

[The Batman]

Very likely. The game is tonight. Still not sure why two out of state teams are playing in Texas. I guess Jerry Jones needs some spending money.

Spending Money? More like debt money! His great great grandchildren will still be paying for that stadium 100 years from now!

[Alyosha]

Booth is 2/3rd's set up. Should be ready on time tomorrow. See you there.

[Tall Creeper]

Very likely. The game is tonight. Still not sure why two out of state teams are playing in Texas. I guess Jerry Jones needs some spending money.

Yeah I have a feeling he will be planning many more games just like this one. I can't wait to watch the two play tonight as well, it should be a real damn good game!!

[krisk]

so who got the defiant...the guy said he sold it out of the back of his car on Friday nite...damnit!!
oh well I did get a mauler, patriot grizzly and night attack patriot grizzly and 6 other odd tanks for 90 bucks....and 3 of the newer sky hawks for 45...not bad,,,gotta go back tomorrow and pick up some stuff from Aly..may go around again to see what else is out

[ShockVal]

Pretty good show. Some good vendors. Now I'm drinking up Bats money. :D

[dustycarlisle]

Now I'm drinking up Bats money. :D

Good man!! Wish i was there with you guys!!!

[The Batman]

Pretty good show. Some good vendors. Now I'm drinking up Bats money. :D

And just think.. I didn't get mad or throw a fit the whole time I was there!!

[The Batman]

so who got the defiant...the guy said he sold it out of the back of his car on Friday nite...damnit!!
oh well I did get a mauler, patriot grizzly and night attack patriot grizzly and 6 other odd tanks for 90 bucks....and 3 of the newer sky hawks for 45...not bad,,,gotta go back tomorrow and pick up some stuff from Aly..may go around again to see what else is out

And just where the hell were you at??!! I had my mouth all watered up for some Chili's and your ass was just avoiding me like the plague!! Our little klan was looking to meet you and you were sneaking around there like a damn ninja!

[crock master]

i didnt see anybody. i was the one sitting at the table not waiting in line before the show. plus like 20 people was wearing the same shirt i was. are any of you guys still in town. i am free for the evening.

[krisk]

And just where the hell were you at??!! I had my mouth all watered up for some Chili's and your ass was just avoiding me like the plague!! Our little klan was looking to meet you and you were sneaking around there like a damn ninja!

I was there for like 3 hours...even introduced myself to Aly,,,hell yall prolly saw me..I was the guy who was carrying out the arm loads of tanks..had to make 3 trips..and I even managed to knock over a guys display!

[krisk]

and we will be back in the morning..gotta pick up some parts from Aly..

[The Batman]

i didnt see anybody. i was the one sitting at the table not waiting in line before the show. plus like 20 people was wearing the same shirt i was. are any of you guys still in town. i am free for the evening.

Ack.. me and Solid Strider were looking for you!!! I think you had our Zartan's and Solid really wanted to purchase your goods so he didn't buy some things he saw. Hell, we even had Magick looking for you. You musta been hanging out with Krisk .. the invisible team!

[solid_strider]

krisk, did you buy an Equalizer? I saw one dude walking around with one and a Black Dragon.

[krisk]

krisk, did you buy an Equalizer? I saw one dude walking around with one and a Black Dragon.

nope...but I was at the booth when that guy bought those...lol!

[Magick]

I showed up around 11:30.. just in time to run into Strider and Bats & Co. before they all took off. No Defiant in sight anywhere.. had a guy tell me he had one, but it wasn't here. So that does me no good. Then i went to a guy who had MU stuff... I was looking for the black and yellow Ms Marvel.. again got the I have one, but it's not here. WTF? So I just figured it was a sign.. LOL So I bought a few custom fodder figs and parts from Aly. Even started working on my Customs... I won't be able to make it up there tomorrow unfortunately..

[Rasstis]

Had a blast! Lotta good folks, met the airborn guys, the 501st star wars bunch, Mr. Bob, and walked out with some decent deals on too many carded joes. Even found my sis a Leaha in the skimpy garb and a silver r2d2 exclusive thing. My sugar's daughter even got arrested by the 501st! Good thing Vader likes Dr. Pepper. See yall next go around!! COBRA!

[doomed huh]

I got there sometime between 3 and 4 saturday afternoon.

I bought a 25th bazooka from one table

and a 25th snake eyes with timber and storm shadow from another guy.

I bought a few comics too.

at this one table i saw a Flagg that looked like it had been painted black or something. I'd never seen one in person before so that was pretty cool.

[The L.O.C.]

I'll be there in a few hours...

[crock master]

even though i am broke, i think i am going back

[PFunk]

This year's show was frickin' awesome. Way bigger than last year's. My son and I went yesterday, he got out of there without destroying too much of my paycheck.

[Lody]

Sorry boys but I had to pass. I got hit with a minor case of vertigo this weekend so going out of the house was a no go for me.

HOWEVER:

if you are looking for a good local show hit up The Gulf Coast Toy and Collectible Show. About 25 vendors PLUS I am going t be setting up for the second time. It takes place next week (Saturday) At the Armadillo Indoor Marketplace on 45 and Airtex from 11-4 with 10-11 being early admission for only $5!

[PFunk]

Sorry boys but I had to pass. I got hit with a minor case of vertigo this weekend so going out of the house was a no go for me.



That sucks. I've got an inner ear thing that flares up like that. Does the same thing.

[Goin' Commando]

Did the guy who claimed to have 6 Flaggs show up?
If so, how much did he want for them?
Anyone buy them?

[crock master]

Did the guy who claimed to have 6 Flaggs show up?
If so, how much did he want for them?
Anyone buy them?

i saw one flag but it was called a custom. looked kinda bad. and i did see like 7 flags worth of parts everywhere between 2 diff dealers

[krisk]

I went back today and bought some figure packs...I pretty much spread the money around today!!

[PFunk]

i saw one flag but it was called a custom. looked kinda bad. and i did see like 7 flags worth of parts everywhere between 2 diff dealers

You talking about the guy against the back wall? Yeah, he said he had 6 Flaggs, but he actually had enough pieces to make 6 Flaggs. He also had a whole load of other stuff. I picked up a Killer Whale shell from him for $2.

And I think that custom Flagg you saw was the Cobra one, right? It was...okay..

[crock master]

i got some good parts from him for my tomahawk. saw he had whale vertical fins

[krisk]

i saw one flag but it was called a custom. looked kinda bad. and i did see like 7 flags worth of parts everywhere between 2 diff dealers

that guy who had the crismon flagg also had another complete flagg under the table...the crimson flagg came with all the stuff that was on it..

[krisk]

i got some good parts from him for my tomahawk. saw he had whale vertical fins

he said he also had a defiant at home but was pretty bare..

[crock master]

still wasnt worth $800

[crock master]

i did see a defiant shuttle for around $50. but thats all it was

[krisk]

$800...I thought he said $500...oh well I dont have room for another Flagg right now anyway...he did also have a complete defiant..sold it prior to the show, in the parking lot of the convention center for $850...ouch..

[crock master]

he might have dropped the price for today. most people do that on the last day

[krisk]

he might have dropped the price for today. most people do that on the last day

dont know but I was there both days...I could have misunderstood him...I think I may take some pics of all my stuff I got and put in here tomorrow

[Eklyps]

Hey all,

Thanks for coming out to the show and showing your support. I hope ya enjoyed yourself. Just got back and gonna go soak my feet in epson salt and hot water for a while after walking the showroom floor for three days. ;-)

Thanks again.

Greg

[krisk]

Hey all,

Thanks for coming out to the show and showing your support. I hope ya enjoyed yourself. Just got back and gonna go soak my feet in epson salt and hot water for a while after walking the showroom floor for three days. ;-)

Thanks again.

Greg

I dont know about the others...but my wife and I had fun..she even got into digging in the boxes with me..ultimately we went for vehicles and fig boxed sets...I spread some money around, hope to see a bigger event next time and will come back, even with the 5 1/2 hour drive to get there!!

[The Batman]

That dude that had the crimson flagg.. sold my friend a Terrordrome for 50.00 and SOME PANELS WERE GLUED ON THERE AND IN THE WRONG PLACES! If you wanted to complete that thing.. it was a piece of shit and there was some serious southern engineering on that thing!!! I didn;t tell my friend but he got screwed out of 50.00! I wanted that "Custom Battle PLatform he had because it was mostly complete and I just needed the parts and not the silver platform that he said he worked so hard on. Psssshhhhhh.

[krisk]

yeah he said all the stuff was from his personal collection and that he buys a lot of stuff in lots...when some of the items are yellowed he paints them

[Nirvana]

i did see a defiant shuttle for around $50. but thats all it was

$40.

$800...I thought he said $500...oh well I dont have room for another Flagg right now anyway...he did also have a complete defiant..sold it prior to the show, in the parking lot of the convention center for $850...ouch..

he might have dropped the price for today. most people do that on the last day

I looked at it, but I think the custom metallic silver Tomahawk and VAMP II looked cooler.

[krisk]

$40.

wasnt that the crusader shuttle that was released after the defiant was discontinued?

I looked at it, but I think the custom metallic silver Tomahawk and VAMP II looked cooler.

yeah he had several items he had repainted..he also had a few boxes of specific groups..BF2000, Tiger Force..

[The Batman]

yeah he said all the stuff was from his personal collection and that he buys a lot of stuff in lots...when some of the items are yellowed he paints them

Well I didn't tell him .. but he was a bad painter and was overcharging for his pathetic customs. I wonder if anyone bought them this weekend.

[krisk]

Well I didn't tell him .. but he was a bad painter and was overcharging for his pathetic customs. I wonder if anyone bought them this weekend.

Nirvana did...

[Nirvana]

Nirvana did...

Swing and a miss. Shock bought some stuff from him, though.

[Magick]

Holy crap.. he was wanting $500 for that Flagg? it was missing all kinds of parts.. and agreed most of his painted stuff looked like crap. Makes me wonder what the Defiant looked like that he sold and screwed someone on. He was way over priced on his stuff. Hell I picked up a 90% complete Flagg from the Joe Con in Frisco for $125.

I may just have to break down and buy a nearly complete Defiant. It would probably be easier than just trying to find a damn crawler.

I wasn't able to make it to the show today.. but there wasn't really anything there that i needed or wanted.

So instead, I started getting my Joe room in order so I can begin displaying my figures and vehicles once again.

[krisk]

Swing and a miss. Shock bought some stuff from him, though.

I did buy a bunch of tanks from him..which I may need yalls help to complete...

[krisk]

Holy crap.. he was wanting $500 for that Flagg? it was missing all kinds of parts.. and agreed most of his painted stuff looked like crap. Makes me wonder what the Defiant looked like that he sold and screwed someone on. He was way over priced on his stuff. Hell I picked up a 90% complete Flagg from the Joe Con in Frisco for $125.

I may just have to break down and buy a nearly complete Defiant. It would probably be easier than just trying to find a damn crawler.

I wasn't able to make it to the show today.. but there wasn't really anything there that i needed or wanted.

So instead, I started getting my Joe room in order so I can begin displaying my figures and vehicles once again.

yeah I didnt see a lot of stuff I wanted..so I started asking questions to the vendors..and out came the boxes..found some stuff that wasnt on the shelf

[The Batman]

Strider found a Hydrofoil searchlight with LENS!!! And the dude basically wanted like 1.00 for it!! That sucker could go for 30.00 on the bay!

[krisk]

Strider found a Hydrofoil searchlight with LENS!!! And the dude basically wanted like 1.00 for it!! That sucker could go for 30.00 on the bay!

damn that was nice...good find there

[crock master]

i bought some micro mini rubber heman and skeletors 2 of each some transformers vintage, and some vintage thundercats 2 for $5 slag and the monkey.

oh and a shredder and leatherhead cajun alligator.i was looking for more odds and ends. even though i have a mauler, i still hate passing on them.

[The Batman]

i bought some micro mini rubber heman and skeletors 2 of each some transformers vintage, and some vintage thundercats 2 for $5 slag and the monkey.

oh and a shredder and leatherhead cajun alligator.i was looking for more odds and ends. even though i have a mauler, i still hate passing on them.

Hey Crock.. I guess I will have to add stuff to my list to make it worth shipping that Zartan to me! I really hate that I missed you there yesterday.

[krisk]

i bought some micro mini rubber heman and skeletors 2 of each some transformers vintage, and some vintage thundercats 2 for $5 slag and the monkey.

oh and a shredder and leatherhead cajun alligator.i was looking for more odds and ends. even though i have a mauler, i still hate passing on them.

I saw 4 maulers...3 out in the open and 1 in the box..it was not MIB though..the box just came with it..didnt feel right paying what they wanted..

hey do you still have all those Stinger jeeps?

[The Batman]

Did your Mauler come with the antennas Krisk? If you got those and the price was right.. you got a good deal.

[The L.O.C.]

I bought something for a friend that all of you missed. I'll wait and see if he wants to post the pics are not. :D Remember this post. You will all be floored... Muhahahahaha!

[Magick]

yeah I didnt see a lot of stuff I wanted..so I started asking questions to the vendors..and out came the boxes..found some stuff that wasnt on the shelf

Everything i asked for, i got the "I have it, but it's not with me" answer. So that sucked. Plus, I forgot my vehicle parts list, so I had no clue what I needed to complete or repair a few things. I did however find parts for Aly's Toxo Lab he picked up. Seems to happen all the time, either there or at a Joe Con, I find stuff everyone else is looking for, but nothing fro myself. Reminds me.. Since Commando couldn't make it, i was trying to find a decent shaped Wolverine tank for him, but all i found were broken ones. So if anyone has one extra to get rid of, hit him up.

[krisk]

Did your Mauler come with the antennas Krisk? If you got those and the price was right.. you got a good deal.

no...but I got the mauler, patriot grizzly, night patriot grizzly, halftrack, a diecast panzer tank, and 4 others for $90....the grizzly tanks were mostly there and they work..the mauler needs a few things but he did give me a baggie with stuff in it for the mauler..

[krisk]

I bought something for a friend that all of you missed. I'll wait and see if he wants to post the pics are not. :D Remember this post. You will all be floored... Muhahahahaha!

then he better post in here then!

[krisk]

Everything i asked for, i got the "I have it, but it's not with me" answer. So that sucked. Plus, I forgot my vehicle parts list, so I had no clue what I needed to complete or repair a few things. I did however find parts for Aly's Toxo Lab he picked up. Seems to happen all the time, either there or at a Joe Con, I find stuff everyone else is looking for, but nothing fro myself. Reminds me.. Since Commando couldn't make it, i was trying to find a decent shaped Wolverine tank for him, but all i found were broken ones. So if anyone has one extra to get rid of, hit him up.

I heard that as well..asked about the Defiant and got that 3 times..as well as the Wal-Mart packs, however I did manage to find 3 of them but couldnt find the LAW, so if anyone has one...

[The Batman]

My printer was being a D-bag and wouldn't print my list! I am trying to complete my ARAH figures and then go from there. I wonder if there are any Texas Tankers who have accesories for joes!

[Magick]

I wanted the Mauler Aly had, but really didn't want to pay the $75 for it. LOL

[The L.O.C.]

Everything i asked for, i got the "I have it, but it's not with me" answer. So that sucked. Plus, I forgot my vehicle parts list, so I had no clue what I needed to complete or repair a few things. I did however find parts for Aly's Toxo Lab he picked up. Seems to happen all the time, either there or at a Joe Con, I find stuff everyone else is looking for, but nothing fro myself. Reminds me.. Since Commando couldn't make it, i was trying to find a decent shaped Wolverine tank for him, but all i found were broken ones. So if anyone has one extra to get rid of, hit him up.

The guy that had the Joe Moray had a really nice complete Wolverine...

then he better post in here then!

I am pretty sure that it will be front paged...

[The Batman]

I am pretty sure that it will be front paged...

Someone got the Defiant!

[krisk]

The guy that had the Joe Moray had a really nice complete Wolverine...



I am pretty sure that it will be front paged...

indeed....it wasnt the Defiant that sold before the show started is it?????

[The Batman]

I wanted the Mauler Aly had, but really didn't want to pay the $75 for it. LOL

Geez... was he proud of it?

[krisk]

Geez... was he proud of it?

I need to get mine out and see what all I need..are the antenna hard to get?

[The Batman]

I need to get mine out and see what all I need..are the antenna hard to get?

Actually what is funny.. Aly can cast them!! I started to hit him up for some about a year ago. I just haven't got around to it!

[krisk]

Actually what is funny.. Aly can cast them!! I started to hit him up for some about a year ago. I just haven't got around to it!

well guess I need to get on that..he still owes me some whale parts...my add some mauler bits then(if I need to)

[The Batman]

Did you order some Whale Vanes from him or something?

[ShockVal]

Swing and a miss. Shock bought some stuff from him, though.

I bought this beautiful orange HISS tank from him. Maybe when I finally make it home I'll post some pics of my Sigma6 scores. Because I know you all want to see them.

[krisk]

I bought this beautiful orange HISS tank from him. Maybe when I finally make it home I'll post some pics of my Sigma6 scores. Because I know you all want to see them.

yeah I am gonna post all my stuff tomorrow....may let you guys help me make a lost to finish them out?!

[Magick]

Geez... was he proud of it?

It was mostly complete with only a few Cast parts, but the stickers were all original and in excellent shape. It was worth it to someone I'm sure.. I have seen them go for more on Ebay and in much worse shape, but since i have decided to stop collecting the vintage figures and only want the vehicles that fit ME.. i can patiently wait for one.


Wish i had seen that Wolverine, i would have picked it up for Commando.. I saw the Con Chopper that Nirvana picked up, but figured he wanted more for it as most of his other stuff was over priced.. including a new Skystriker minus ace for $30. I wanted to pick up a few vamps for cheap, but all of the loos ones with the Steel Brigade figure were going for $25.. I can buy one new for $20.. LOL

[Magick]

well guess I need to get on that..he still owes me some whale parts...my add some mauler bits then(if I need to)

He has molds for all of the antenna's, mud flaps and the smoke launchers.

[krisk]

It was mostly complete with only a few Cast parts, but the stickers were all original and in excellent shape. It was worth it to someone I'm sure.. I have seen them go for more on Ebay and in much worse shape, but since i have decided to stop collecting the vintage figures and only want the vehicles that fit ME.. i can patiently wait for one.


Wish i had seen that Wolverine, i would have picked it up for Commando.. I saw the Con Chopper that Nirvana picked up, but figured he wanted more for it as most of his other stuff was over priced.. including a new Skystriker minus ace for $30. I wanted to pick up a few vamps for cheap, but all of the loos ones with the Steel Brigade figure were going for $25.. I can buy one new for $20.. LOL

yeah one guy was selling the 30th figs for $10 bucks, and I do mean he was selling them,,,each time I stopped by his booth to dig, people were buying them up...but other booths were not selling them as easy..guess they were higher prices?

[The Batman]

I bought this beautiful orange HISS tank from him. Maybe when I finally make it home I'll post some pics of my Sigma6 scores. Because I know you all want to see them.

I want to see the orange hisstank!