Oktober Guard JOECON Logo Posted

[B and H Comics]

At the club con site, they have a teaser picture of the oktober guard.

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/)

[spiderpumpkin]

Daina says they didn't cancel Joecon.

http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/images12/daina2012WEB.jpg

[NeoDragonKnight]

Really excited about this set!

[Black Rose]

This is a con set I'm very interested in, looks like I'm in for Joecon.

[spiderpumpkin]

Really excited about this set!

Unfortunately, it probably isn't the final o-ring set the Club has hinted at in the past.

[Magick]

Finally!!! I was so hoping for them to do the Oktober Guard. This makes me happy.. Thought I was going to pass on this years set cause everyone was saying it was Tiger Force. I wonder if the freebie this year is going to be another Armadillo tank or Fang Chopper. LOL

[Magick]

Unfortunately, it probably isn't the final o-ring set the Club has hinted at in the past.

The Vacation in the Shadows was the last "O" ring set. Hasbro has gotten rid off all the molds, so the club can't even use them now. Here on out, everything will me ME figures.

[DaSmokeEater]

It's going to be AMAZING!

[spiderpumpkin]

The Vacation in the Shadows was the last "O" ring set. Hasbro has gotten rid off all the molds, so the club can't even use them now. Here on out, everything will me ME figures.

I know, but the Club said there are still enough to do one more o-ring set. Some molds were saved, but not many.

[drunknmunky]

Oktober Guard versus I.G.s for the con set.

[Nirvana]

So she'll be DVD Lady Jaye body with Helix's lower arms and probably the upper arms from the long sleeve Covergirl that were used so often during RoC like Desert (female) Dialtone with hopefully a new head..

[Magick]

I know, but the Club said there are still enough to do one more o-ring set. Some molds were saved, but not many.

As of last year, I talked to Brian and John from the Hasbro guys.. Both said that there were no more molds. Brian said he wanted to do one more set, but that doesn't look like it will happen now.

[esg2145]

Those c*ck suckers are going to make the Oct. Guard the con set!!! D*mn them! They found a way to sucker us back in after all the BS this year! :(

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[Magick]

So she'll be DVD Lady Jaye body with Helix's lower arms and probably the upper arms from the other long sleeve LJ that were used so often during RoC like Desert (female) Dialtone with hopefully a new head..

I hope they use the 5 pack lady jay body instead.. the DVD pack has her jump suit fully buttoned up.. the 5 pack doesn't. Makes for a much better look for Daina. Only cause that is the figure I have been working on for awhile now.. and guess I can stop. LOL

[Nirvana]

I hope they use the 5 pack lady jay body instead.. the DVD pack has her jump suit fully buttoned up.. the 5 pack doesn't. Makes for a much better look for Daina. Only cause that is the figure I have been working on for awhile now.. and guess I can stop. LOL

Swing and a miss as usual for your memory.

DVD Pack: DVD Battles Lady Jaye (http://www.hisstank.com/database/25th--modern-gi-joe-figures-62/lady-jaye-weather-dominator-1995/)
2nd 5-pack: GIJOE 5 Pack Lady Jaye (http://www.hisstank.com/database/25th--modern-gi-joe-figures-62/lady-jaye-2009-gi-joe-5-pack-2116/)

[polyphenus]

Well, I may be in the minority here, but I'm not interested in the least in the Oktober Guard or in this year's convention set. The good news is it'll save me a ton of cash...

[spiderpumpkin]

As of last year, I talked to Brian and John from the Hasbro guys.. Both said that there were no more molds. Brian said he wanted to do one more set, but that doesn't look like it will happen now.

Well, there goes my hopes and dreams. Everyone enjoy your ME set. I hope they make enough for everyone.

[Trigue]

son of a......it just had to be the Oktober Guard. I thought finally this year I could save some money. Now I have to get off my ass and sell some stuff.

I hope they have that Oktober Guard cosplay group there too.

[Mermaniel]

Goddammit. I'm NEVER doing customs again!!! I spent like 40 hours in labor and about 60$ in parts to update mine and now, theyre releasing these? Unless theyre really ugly repaints, I'll have to cough up some cash...how much do these sets usually go for, for a club member? They do sell these sets in the club right?

[Nirvana]

Goddammit. I'm NEVER doing customs again!!! I spent like 40 hours in labor and about 60$ in parts to update mine and now, theyre releasing these? Unless theyre really ugly repaints, I'll have to cough up some cash...how much do these sets usually go for, for a club member? They do sell these sets in the club right?

You can pre-order it from the con form to ship to you for about $350, give or take their raise in prices.

[Duffmann]

It's going to be AMAZING!

Agree this is great news really looking forward to the set

[TARGETSIX]

yatzee!

[Duffmann]

Finally!!! I was so hoping for them to do the Oktober Guard. This makes me happy.. Thought I was going to pass on this years set cause everyone was saying it was Tiger Force. I wonder if the freebie this year is going to be another Armadillo tank or Fang Chopper. LOL

i am happy it is oktober guard but i would still love to see a tiger force con set. but hey that is just me.

[fireflyguy]

I can't go to Joecon. Can someone help me get this?

[rdodger]

I'm so happy to see this news. I've been waiting for a modern Oktober Guard set. Hooray!

[MJjoe4life]

I cant wait to go to New Orleans to get this set. Now i cant wait to start seeing pics of the figures. Looks like it is going to be a cool ME set again.

[Jettfire]

Finally. I'm beyond excited to see what this is going to look like.

[Mermaniel]

350$? LOL! forget about it.

[Davestro]

Can't wait to go to the Con and get this set. Have always wanted the OG since the Marvel Comic days, especially Yearbook #2.

[Black Llama]

350$ or you can pay Ebay Prices afterwards.

Loose De Aco - 120$
Loose Claymore - 120$


Shall I go on? Either pay now, or let's not hear you bitching in a year about how you can't find cheap con figures. I'm not a big Oktober Guard fan, but you can bet your ass I'll be scalping mine to help offset the price for the NOLA trip.....

[ChaplainAsst]

I can't go to Joecon. Can someone help me get this?

You should be able to get the convention set via pre-order. It is just as expensive as paying for a ticket and attending, but it gets you the set of figures.

What you might need help buying are the vehicles and exclusive 3 figure sets. Traditionally, the vehicles are nothing "new" - just repainted vehicles that are usually pretty easy to find but you never know what Hasbro might let them make. For the OG, the vehicles one would want just don't exist in the Hasbro toy chest - their balloon tired jeep or a Hind. The closest are the APC, which sort of resembles their armored transport (I think it was a BTR) and the NAC, which sort of lends itself to a Mi-24 but that is a pretty big vehicle for the Club to sell.

[wormser]

BLAH! severly disappointed! right when i get a membership, the club gets worse by the day. thats horrible news.

[Xenos]

This is great news. I've wanted the October Guard since they started the 25th line. I can't wait.

[Duffmann]

You should be able to get the convention set via pre-order. It is just as expensive as paying for a ticket and attending, but it gets you the set of figures.

What you might need help buying are the vehicles and exclusive 3 figure sets. Traditionally, the vehicles are nothing "new" - just repainted vehicles that are usually pretty easy to find but you never know what Hasbro might let them make. For the OG, the vehicles one would want just don't exist in the Hasbro toy chest - their balloon tired jeep or a Hind. The closest are the APC, which sort of resembles their armored transport (I think it was a BTR) and the NAC, which sort of lends itself to a Mi-24 but that is a pretty big vehicle for the Club to sell.

also last year when you bought the set on-line they shipped it for free. So the total was $305 shipped so not bad at all.

[Black Llama]

You should be able to get the convention set via pre-order. It is just as expensive as paying for a ticket and attending, but it gets you the set of figures.

What you might need help buying are the vehicles and exclusive 3 figure sets. Traditionally, the vehicles are nothing "new" - just repainted vehicles that are usually pretty easy to find but you never know what Hasbro might let them make. For the OG, the vehicles one would want just don't exist in the Hasbro toy chest - their balloon tired jeep or a Hind. The closest are the APC, which sort of resembles their armored transport (I think it was a BTR) and the NAC, which sort of lends itself to a Mi-24 but that is a pretty big vehicle for the Club to sell.

We could be getting IG vehicles (if that's who they are facing). Imagine a Darklon exclusive... Or Hiss Tanks repainted as a Demon....

[wormser]

can you buy the exclusives from the club if you are a member or do you need to be there?

[07GT500 COBRA]

Finally!

I will be pre-ordering this set.

[Xenos]

can you buy the exclusives from the club if you are a member or do you need to be there?

You can buy the con set from them as a member, but not the two pack and the vehicles, you have to be at the con for those.

[Jettfire]

This is great news. I've wanted the October Guard since they started the 25th line. I can't wait.

Same here. Getting Red Star by himself was almost worse than not getting him at all.

[esg2145]

Goddammit. I'm NEVER doing customs again!!! I spent like 40 hours in labor and about 60$ in parts to update mine and now, theyre releasing these? Unless theyre really ugly repaints, I'll have to cough up some cash...how much do these sets usually go for, for a club member? They do sell these sets in the club right?


True, we could always for for that, that they look like sh*t, like the sub service figures do. :)

At least then I wouldn't feel so bad, and still prefer my own custom versions (like my 25th/ME Cover Girl :)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/esg94045/joe%20stuff/25thCoverGirlR.jpg

[bandonov]

Awesome!

[Xenos]

Now I need to get that six wheeled troop transport from True Heroes.

[Crimson Rage]

Just as I'm skint beyond belief, a con set potentially more awesome than ever comes along... bugger.

[kingofpain26]

As of last year, I talked to Brian and John from the Hasbro guys.. Both said that there were no more molds. Brian said he wanted to do one more set, but that doesn't look like it will happen now.


actually the convo I had confirmed the RAH figure molds were toast.

nothing was mentioned about the new sculpts (which if you remember, they did the ENTIRE Oktober Guard in comic packs during the final era before sigma six)

so who knows.

question: there is only 10 Oktober guardsman:

Horror Show,
Schrage
Col. Berkov
Stg. Misha
Diana
Dragonsky
Lt. Gorky
Stormavic
Red Star'
Big bear


...so who are the other 5 figures?

[Jettfire]

Just as I'm skint beyond belief, a con set potentially more awesome than ever comes along... bugger.

Hold on... I need to find a babblefish translator that does English to English.

[paraviper]

I hope it's modern era. If it's O ring i'll skip Joe con. I wonder who the Cobra's are going to be?

[Xenos]

I wonder how they will do Dragonsky and Horrorshow. The rest seem like pretty easy kit-bashes, though I would really like it if they all had new heads.

[RolandofGilead]

I could use some help getting the vehicles and figure 2 & 3-packs from one of you lovely attendees.

[Mermaniel]

I sure hope they look like garbage cause I can't afford 350$ for 10 figures. LOOK HORRIBLE PLEASE!

[Duffmann]

actually the convo I had confirmed the RAH figure molds were toast.

nothing was mentioned about the new sculpts (which if you remember, they did the ENTIRE Oktober Guard in comic packs during the final era before sigma six)

so who knows.

question: there is only 10 Oktober guardsman:

Horror Show,
Schrage
Col. Berkov
Stg. Misha
Diana
Dragonsky
Lt. Gorky
Stormavic
Red Star'
Big bear


...so who are the other 5 figures?


I think they will do the original 6 and have them up against another faction like IG's. Below is a list of the original members and the replacement members.

Original members
Col. Ivan Brekhov
Daina
Dragonsky
Horrorshow
Schrage
Stormavik


Replacement members
Big Bear
Lt. Gorky
Red Star
Sgt. Misha
Ruslan
Wong

[RolandofGilead]

Got to have several troop builder figures in there too.

[CobraCrimson]

actually the convo I had confirmed the RAH figure molds were toast.

nothing was mentioned about the new sculpts (which if you remember, they did the ENTIRE Oktober Guard in comic packs during the final era before sigma six)

so who knows.

question: there is only 10 Oktober guardsman:

Horror Show,
Schrage
Col. Berkov
Stg. Misha
Diana
Dragonsky
Lt. Gorky
Stormavic
Red Star'
Big bear


...so who are the other 5 figures?


What about Volga?

[wormser]

You can buy the con set from them as a member, but not the two pack and the vehicles, you have to be at the con for those.

i wasted money on th membership. i thought you could get all that shit as a member. i cant wait to get my footloose so i can tell the club to piss off

[RATFINK]

Unfortunately, it probably isn't the final o-ring set the Club has hinted at in the past.


it was quoted they wont be doing any more oring style sets the red shadows was the last sadly

[Mermaniel]

i wasted money on th membership. i thought you could get all that shit as a member. i cant wait to get my footloose so i can tell the club to piss off

This. Plus they changed him after I subscribed. Like the colors and legs of the first one better. I might buy some of those montly figs and scalpt them on evilbay to make my money back. Collecting Gi Joe is for the rich and famous. :(

[wormser]

This. Plus they changed him after I subscribed. Like the colors and legs of the first one better. I might buy some of those montly figs and scalpt them on evilbay to make my money back. Collecting Gi Joe is for the rich and famous. :(

yeah, they changed him for the worse. still looks decent though. but the club is pretty useless. if you dont go to cons, all they offer is the way over priced horrible con box set and the 25th figure. screw the club. i wish i could go to the con and get some other exclusives. that is if they are NOT oktober guard. blah. at least there wont be any more whining about how they havent made them

[Mermaniel]

Yeah still looks decent. I'm sure I could make a better custom, but he's still decent. I'll have to mod him a bit...anyhoo...I absolutely love the OG and it pisses me off I wont be able to afford the set. Atleast I'm happy with my customs...

[Superjoe74]

I think they will do the original 6 and have them up against another faction like IG's.

Original members
Col. Ivan Brekhov
Daina
Dragonsky
Horrorshow
Schrage
Stormavik

I am curious to find out to which Oktober Guard characters will be included in the set and who will be the additional figures?

I hope this will not be an o-ring set as some are predicting. An o-ring set would be enough to make me cancel my trip to the Con. Blah.

[kingofpain26]

What about Volga?

I thought Volga and Diana were the same person with a different name?

[Xenos]

I think that the con set will be the original six, and then they will have a two pack with Gorky and Misha.

I also think that pairing the October Guard up with the Iron Grenadiers makes sense. They could do Voltar, two Annihilator's and six Targets or something like that.

[kingofpain26]

I think that the con set will be the original six, and then they will have a two pack with Gorky and Misha.

I also think that pairing the October Guard up with the Iron Grenadiers makes sense. They could do Voltar, two Annihilator's and six Targets or something like that.

Voltar is dead.

give me a decent Seargent Major, ( or a 25th sculpt version of the general Mayhem fig they did back in 2005)

http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/allgearedup/mayhem.jpg

[kennywr22]

This is great news! So who do you think the faction will be they are againest? IG's would be friggin amazing. This con is going to rock.

[wormser]

i wouldnt start getting my hopes up. look at how bad the last 7 packs were......

[Duffmann]

This is great news! So who do you think the faction will be they are againest? IG's would be friggin amazing. This con is going to rock.

just a guess but i see IG's vs OG.

[ero]

BLAH! severly disappointed! right when i get a membership, the club gets worse by the day. thats horrible news.

Wow. You know, A LOT of members here have been dying to get Oktober Guard? So, this is the club getting better by the day, really.

i wouldnt start getting my hopes up. look at how bad the last 7 packs were......

It's apples and oranges, my friend.

[ero]

just a guess but i see IG's vs OG.

http://www.joetoonarchive.com/albums/Alaskan/0192.gif

No way, man. It's gonna be "The Great Alaskan Land Rush" -- snow Joes vs. Oktober Guard!






I wish.

[Playful]

I'm glad that the Club chose April 5th to make this announcement, instead of April 1st.

[Xenos]

Whatever the other half the set is going to be, it will have to be an easy repaint considering that they will probably have to blow their whole budget on the OG. Maybe Nightwatch CGs?

[kingofpain26]

http://www.joetoonarchive.com/albums/Alaskan/0192.gif

No way, man. It's gonna be "The Great Alaskan Land Rush" -- snow Joes vs. Oktober Guard!

I wish.

that actually would be a cool idea if they could pull it off, remember the cancelled arctic Baroness and other figures we saw last year?

[ero]

remember the cancelled arctic Baroness and other figures we saw last year?

Huh uh?

I would LOVE it if the club did a Sunbow set. I don't think they ever have before, have they?

[bassistcarlos]

I'm happy for you Oktober guard fans. I was never into them so I'll wait 'til they list their enemies. As it looks right now, I'll be saving some cash and I'll be looking for news on the subscription service.

[ChaplainAsst]

Problem with the Sunbow idea: the image is not of that Daina. And you should know by now that the Club doesn't waste money on art work that they aren't going to use.

[rdodger]

So do think the parachute figures will be the new Cobra trooper? That would make sense. But you never know.

[kingofpain26]

So do think the parachute figures will be the new Cobra trooper? That would make sense. But you never know.

it will be interesting...

I remember the last parachute drop in New Orleans, the figures blew all over downtown !

many a fire escape and rooftop was raided for figures!

[Turtle Master]

I just hope they don't use the cancelled "IG in skirts and dresses" set as the Cobra faction.

I'm happy to get the OG.

[Raw Dog]

Cool man! I can't wait to find out who all the figures will be and what they will look like. I hope that they will be wicked awesome. I am sure that they will be.

[shawnspookcity]

So...what do these sets cost AT the convention and what do they cost to order them?

[cmderinchief]

Heh heh!
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-toys-modern-general-discussion/197364-2012-g-i-joe-con-box-set-8.html#post3277236

[ero]

Problem with the Sunbow idea: the image is not of that Daina. And you should know by now that the Club doesn't waste money on art work that they aren't going to use.

No problem. I was kidding. I'm pretty sure they aren't doing a Sunbow set. :) But your logic as such is sound.

[kingofpain26]

So...what do these sets cost AT the convention and what do they cost to order them?

the same.

if youre a club member they are usually between 280-320

non club members fork over 360 or more (membership price added to the set)

the difference is, joecon attendees, the Con admission is included in the set price for all 4 days. and it included a free vehicle, and a chance to get the other exclusives. you also get the oppurtunetly to buy a Bagged set for roughly half the boxed set price.

non attendees get the set and thats it

[mike000]

Non atendees can order the bagged set as well, as long as they order the box set. This is what me and Airtight did last year.

[homer_sapien]

Anybody who likes IG and doesn't like OG interested in splitting a set? I want the Guard, but have no interest in the IG stuff.

[Xenos]

We don't actually know for certain that it will be the IG. That's just a guess.

[spiderpumpkin]

Maybe they'll have an IG Rowdy Roddy Piper ME exclusive.

[ozzie92]

WOW, I'd love this set...wonder how much I'll have to shell out over on Feebay? :(

[Xenos]

WOW, I'd love this set...wonder how much I'll have to shell out over on Feebay? :(

A lot more then if you just buy it from the club when they go on sale.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

I guess I'm in the minority here....I really don't care much for the Oktober Gaurd. I really hope the IG are not in the set along with them. I wanna see what they look like before I make a snap judgement though. I really would have preferred something like a European tiger force set. With my luck, they will make the European figures the extras, which I likely won't be able to acquire without forking over a truck load on eBay. Anyone else not too excited by this news?

[Fast_Draw]

Meh. I guess for me it will depend on the execution.

[Air-tight]

Non atendees can order the bagged set as well, as long as they order the box set. This is what me and Airtight did last year.

Same time same place this year? Haha I'll be ordering an absentee set as well.

[Jay West]

Horror Show should not be that hard. Use one of the big bodies like ME Bazooka or ROC Heavy Duty, new coat/web gear, and either a new head or ME Bazooka's head.

Since there doesn't appear to be a Baroness coming from Hasbro any time soon this would be a perfect time for an IG Baroness. Helix and 2nd 5 pack Baroness parts with a new head or 2nd 5 pack head in IG Gold, Black, and Red.

Wonder if we will get the POC "Heavy" IG's in IG colors?

[kingofpain26]

I'm thinking it may be the entire Group. remember they did the entire team in new sculpt, so it wouldn't be that much of a stretch to retool the new sculpt heads to neckballs.

plus the club often makes the entire sent one theme (headhunters, Dreadnoks, hunt for slaughter, the o-ring IG set) and the opposition could be the 2 and 3 figure exclusives.

it would be an ultimate burn for the exclusives to be an Arctic snake eyes, Stalker and Kwinn set with the Arctic baroness and Cobra commander..

[ozzie92]

A lot more then if you just buy it from the club when they go on sale.

You have to be a member of the club to order from the club, right? Because I was a member last year, and was totally disappointed in their WEAK mag and website. Now, with all the security issues, I'll gladly pass.

[wormser]

Anybody who likes IG and doesn't like OG interested in splitting a set? I want the Guard, but have no interest in the IG stuff.

depending on what the other figs are, i havent heard a definite, i might go in with ya. i hate oktober guard

[wormser]

I guess I'm in the minority here....I really don't care much for the Oktober Gaurd. I really hope the IG are not in the set along with them. I wanna see what they look like before I make a snap judgement though. I really would have preferred something like a European tiger force set. With my luck, they will make the European figures the extras, which I likely won't be able to acquire without forking over a truck load on eBay. Anyone else not too excited by this news?

you aren't a minority. most people who hate oktober guard just arent posting in here cause they really dont care. i myself am really disappointed. i HATE oktober guard

[Steel Brigade]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for this set, I love the Oktober Guard & that illustration of Daina has me SOLD!! LJJ)

[tkprime]

Well as the OKTOBER GUARD would say...."Nu Pogodi"

[The Commander]

I don't care for Oktober Guard myself but still going to get my sets

[Kaboomskie]

I hope it's o-rings and look horrible so I would have a good reason not to get this set.

[General Hawk]

Voltar is dead.

give me a decent Seargent Major, ( or a 25th sculpt version of the general Mayhem fig they did back in 2005)



Heh. So is 75% of the Oktober Guard. Doesn't look like an obstacle.

[WildWeaselZ06]

Thought her name was Daina

[kingofpain26]

Heh. So is 75% of the Oktober Guard. Doesn't look like an obstacle.



good point!

[Atreides]

Very Excited!!

I was going to forgo going but will probably go now. Can't see what the other exclusives are.

[Black Llama]

Oktober Guard... Russian. Maybe we get an Ivan Dragon Parachute Drop figure and an Rocky somewhere.


Think about it. We know the club has the boxing glove hands. Really easy to use a naked Torso, a Duke head (PoC or 30th)...... Now THAT I would be fucking psyched for.

[spiderpumpkin]

I hope it's o-rings and look horrible so I would have a good reason not to get this set.

Me too but for the opposite reason.

[youdoitimbusy]

You can pre-order it from the con form to ship to you for about $350, give or take their raise in prices.

count me out

[spiderpumpkin]

Very Excited!!

I was going to forgo going but will probably go now. Can't see what the other exclusives are.

Hopefully, they bring some IT support to keep everyone's credit card information secure.

[Troops of Doom]

Can't wait for Daina!

[WildWeaselZ06]

Can't wait for Daina!

New featured female for your ice prison dios. That would be cool (although, they're still cool as is now)

[vermillion21]

Damn. I am tempted now. Need to see pics ...

[This I Command!]

I'm not really an OG fan at all, but I'm still attending the con regardless.

Also, I don't understand why everyone seems so sure, that they will have some kind of enemy counterpart. There are several singular theme con sets already. Though I would be far more interested in this set if it included IGs that's for sure.

[ozzie92]

count me out

$350?! Um, yeah...count me out, too. :(

[Black Swan]

Awesome !!! OG would rock !

I hope the site will be secure now.

[sirt8669]

I am in for Joecon for sure and its funny, I was on the phone with them earlier today before that pic came up and she said they had no idea what the set was LOL ok

[Jedi_Master_Ben]

I am more interested to see the parts combinations they will be using to make this set. I figure I stand a better chance to make my own as a custom using the same parts recipe than aquiring the set as I am not a member nor am I not able to attend this year. Besides, if unique head sculpts are used for this set, most likely they will show up on repo cast stores later on. If they were smart, they would somehow use the existing tooling from the O-ring version heads to work on ME donor bodies. All would work except for the Diana, the head used in the drawing would be a new sculpt, simular to the one I made for SDS several years back. I too am especially interested to see how they will make Horrorshow and Dragonsky.

[Nemesis*Prime]

Well we know who the heroes are, so on to the important question - who are the villains going to be?

[thairestauranteur]

Oh pure sugar!!!

I will buying up these figures for certain!!! I won't be able to help myself!

Just hope they fix the pixelated filecard problem like what they had last year.

[Barefoot Jedi]

350$? LOL! forget about it.

Leaving October - Sons Of The Desert - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOK25rdKuCc)

[spiderpumpkin]

Well we know who the heroes are, so on to the important question - who are the villains going to be?

Cesspool and friends.

[Barefoot Jedi]

Cesspool and friends.

Cesspool doesn't have any friends.

Only business associates.

[Xenos]

I'm not really an OG fan at all, but I'm still attending the con regardless.

Also, I don't understand why everyone seems so sure, that they will have some kind of enemy counterpart. There are several singular theme con sets already. Though I would be far more interested in this set if it included IGs that's for sure.

Every con set has had an army builder, and there isn't any OG army builder, unless they make one up. Which would actually be really cool, but I doubt they would make just random Russian soldiers. At any rate, I'm sure that it will be the October Guard versus something.

[Dunedain]

Typically around when will this set be up for pre-order from the club?

[Turtle Master]

If they follow last year's model it could be:

Col. Brekhov, Daina, Horrorshow, Dragonsky, Schrage, Stormavik
Voltar, Annihilator (2) using Matt Trakker, Iron Grenadier (6) cancelled set

2-pack exclusive: Darklon, Metal-Head (though Trigger and Lightning were complete repaints, not possible with these).

Last year they did a Python Patrol Stinger with driver. Is there an IG vehicle they could do on the cheap and get a Ferret or Wild Boar figure out?

I'd love an Undertow, but probably won't get it here.

[bluesparrow]

Well this is one of the few themes that would make me risk giving card information to the Club after the debacle earlier this year, well played GIJCC.

But how to pay for it! Going on vacation to Europe this summer and that's tied up a fair bit of my disposable income for the first half of the year. Good thing I ordered a bagged set of last year's set to go with my box set, might ebay those. Still have all but the Cover Girl bagged.

[paraviper]

It's going to be Oktober Gaurd vs. Crimson Shadow Gaurd.

[ShockVal]

$350?! Um, yeah...count me out, too. :(

Hahahahahaha! I spent more than that on beer last year. Join the Club. Get your set. Even better yet - Go. It is truly a wonderful time. Hooray for Russians in New Orleans!

[hellboyhulk38]

i m from india, i cannot make it to the joecon, can some one buy the same for me i ve a paypal account, plz revert back on ace3800@gmail.com
i will be most happy by the friend for offering me such a big favour. i will take care of the shipping as well.

regards,

gautam

[ShockVal]

i m from india, i cannot make it to the joecon, can some one buy the same for me i ve a paypal account, plz revert back on ace3800@gmail.com
i will be most happy by the friend for offering me such a big favour. i will take care of the shipping as well.

regards,

gautam

You don't have to go to get a set. They will let you order one from the store when the registration opens up. Just keep an eye on the GIJCC site:

http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/

[KingBiohazerd]

Shockval with the logic smack down!

[KingBiohazerd]

I hope it's o-rings and look horrible so I would have a good reason not to get this set.

Hahaha I love the logic in this post. It must have burned out what little brain cells you had to come up with this one.

[Superjoe74]

I am curious too as to what characters will be included in the set. Iron Grenadiers would be awesome but, it doesn't seem likely only because they are popular enough to be made in a set of their own. Putting the Oktober Guard and Iron Grenadiers into one set would be like selling two sets in one and I can't see the Club doing that as they could make more money selling them separately.

My guess is that the remaining figures will be troop builders- maybe Joe troopers in winter mission gear?

[mike000]

I am curious too as to what characters will be included in the set. Iron Grenadiers would be awesome but, it doesn't seem likely only because they are popular enough to be made in a set of their own. Putting the Oktober Guard and Iron Grenadiers into one set would be like selling two sets in one and I can't see the Club doing that as they could make more money selling them separately.

My guess is that the remaining figures will be troop builders- maybe Joe troopers in winter mission gear?

The two factions had a beef in the comics. They could do something similar to Tanks for the Memories set and go OG/ 1 IG character and troop builders.

I'd really like to see the OG cowboy from the Sunbow cartoons.

[MJjoe4life]

Like I said before i cant wait for this set. Just convinced the wife last nite that we need to go for sure, that we cant break a yearly tradition now of going to joecon, we have been to 7 straight now so we cant miss this one.

[Gothiczartan]

Daina says they didn't cancel Joecon.

http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/images12/daina2012WEB.jpg

Inspired by the back cover of gijoe yearbook#2

[Tanksmasher]

Wow, they might have a set I might actually want. This sounds too good to be true. I hope they turn out really well and not like some of the FSS figures.

[MightyMegs]

Wow... I had no idea that the October Guard had so many fans...

[MightyMegs]

I'm nuts for even saying this out loud... but it would be beyond cool if they sculpted a cooked chicken accessory for Horror Show, that you could fill with grenades...

[NCR_Ranger92]

I would get it if I got the cash to splerge.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Haha, I wonder how many of those whining and refusing to support the club will come running back now! I can not wait to get this set, I my even get the boxed set for this one! Take my money club, just let me know when you are ready for it!

[CobraCrimson]

So do think the parachute figures will be the new Cobra trooper? That would make sense. But you never know.

If the oposition is Iron Grenadiers, then please let the paradrop figures be Iron Anvils! Please!

Haha, I wonder how many of those whining and refusing to support the club will come running back now! I can not wait to get this set, I my even get the boxed set for this one! Take my money club, just let me know when you are ready for it!

Haha, yup :)

[07GT500 COBRA]

They might easily throw in repaints of Stalker, Scarlett, Breaker, Clutch, Flash, and Steeler with Col. Brekhov, Daina, Horror Show, Stormavik and Schrage to cover Marvel issue #6 (one of my all-time favs). That makes eleven figures leaving room for one to four more.

Dragonsky could round out a 12 figure set. and a fifteen figure set could include any 3 of OG members Lt. Gorky, Big Bear, Wong, and Sgt. Misha.

[GI Joe Eternal]

Finally... a Con set I'm excited about.

[Duffmann]

$350?! Um, yeah...count me out, too. :(

If you are a GI Joe Club Member the cost is $305 or it was last year and if you are not in the Club the total is $355. Here is a link to last years brochure so you can look at the different price break downs. The prices may be the same as last year or may go up for the 2012 Con but this will at least give people an idea. Also if you plan to do the Home Front Hero Pack it is free shipping in the US.

http://gijoecon.com/fl2011/2011gijoebrochure.pdf

[Xenos]

They might easily throw in repaints of Stalker, Scarlett, Breaker, Clutch, Flash, and Steeler with Col. Brekhov, Daina, Horror Show, Stormavik and Schrage to cover Marvel issue #6 (one of my all-time favs). That makes eleven figures leaving room for one to four more.

Dragonsky could round out a 12 figure set. and a fifteen figure set could include any 3 of OG members Lt. Gorky, Big Bear, Wong, and Sgt. Misha.

That'd be cool. The only problem I see is that there is no army builder there to help defray the cost to the club. Unless maybe if all the Joes had the exact same body, just with different heads.

[KingStalin]

I'm glad a lot of you are happy but if this is mostly Oktober Guard based I will gladly sit this set out. Saves me a lot of money. The only way they could sucker me in is with the Cobra portion of the set.

[KingBiohazerd]

Haha, I wonder how many of those whining and refusing to support the club will come running back now! I can not wait to get this set, I my even get the boxed set for this one! Take my money club, just let me know when you are ready for it!

Leave it to you to try and rub salt in fresh cuts. True as it maybe. How's the sweat from the clubs ball bag taste and do they make you put both in your mouth at once or one at a time?

[Duffmann]

I'm glad a lot of you are happy but if this is mostly Oktober Guard based I will gladly sit this set out. Saves me a lot of money. The only way they could sucker me in is with the Cobra portion of the set.

i am 99.9% sure there will be a cobra portion with some troop builders.

[SonOfMindbender]

Haha, I wonder how many of those whining and refusing to support the club will come running back now! I can not wait to get this set, I my even get the boxed set for this one! Take my money club, just let me know when you are ready for it!

I'll tell you..I am no longer a club supporter in the since of I LOVE GI JOE. I am buying as many of these sets the club will sell me (with my new way of payment for those F@cks) then I'm going to scalp the shit out of them, individually, to people like you. And before you scream SOM you scalper you, I will be getting a good night sleep not thinking a damn thing about it other than my payout. GOD THAT FELT GOOD.

[maradona]

I do so hope the Club problems are taken care so I can order this set.

[RolandofGilead]

Are they accepting credit card payments again?

[Tuga Viper]

I'll be paying everything in cash when I go. Taking plenty with me so I can get everything I want in one shot.


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[Dem_Yoe'z!]

Oktober Guard vs ME Red Shadows FTW!!!

[drunknmunky]

I'm pretty sure it's OG versus IG. OG will make up a portion of the set with IG troop builders rounding out the set.

[Flophouse]

I'm pretty sure the set will be divided as such;

- 5 OKT members
- 10 IG army builders
- or 5 IG with different equipment and paint apps from anther set of 5.

That's the 15 total

[Starfighter]

Here are my pics:

Parachute Figure:
1. Stormavik (after all, he is a Russian Paratrooper)

Bagged 2-pack:
1. Ferret
2. Nullifier

Bagged 3-pack:
1. Gen. Mayhem
2. Darklon
3. Metal-Head


Con Set of 15:
1. Col. Brekhov
2. Diana Janack aka: Volga/Vorona
3. Dragonsky
4. Horrorshow
5. Shrage
6. Big Bear
7. Col. Anatoly Krimov aka: Red Star
8. Lt. Gorky
9. Ruslan
10. Sgt. Misha
11. Wong
12. Voltar
13. Iron Grenadier Officer
14. Iron Grenadier Jetpack Trooper
15. Iron Grenadier Flamethower Trooper

[Xenos]

I bet if it is the IG, that the troop builders will be the guys they showed at the 2010 Joecon.
http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/joecon-day-3-hasbro-archives-roundtable/05_IG_Five_Pack.jpg

So for the box set it would be something like:
The six original October Guard
Destro
One gray IG
One Red IG
Six White IGs

[CrimsonGuard101]

I'll tell you..I am no longer a club supporter in the since of I LOVE GI JOE. I am buying as many of these sets the club will sell me (with my new way of payment for those F@cks) then I'm going to scalp the shit out of them, individually, to people like you. And before you scream SOM you scalper you, I will be getting a good night sleep not thinking a damn thing about it other than my payout. GOD THAT FELT GOOD.

More power to ya, that money goes to a good cause and supports the clubs endevours when you make your purchases. What you want to sell them on the secondary market is up to you. For me, won;t need to buy em from ya, I will be getting mine via the Home front order form form the club :) so no scalpers prices for me.

[SonOfMindbender]

More power to ya, that money goes to a good cause and supports the clubs endevours when you make your purchases. What you want to sell them on the secondary market is up to you. For me, won;t need to buy em from ya, I will be getting mine via the Home front order form form the club :) so no scalpers prices for me.

See everyone wins with my plan. I still support the piss poor excuse for a Joe Club, giving me the right to bitch about the Joe Club by the way, and I make over 4x what the stuff is worth (after the set sells out and it will). I LOVE THIS PLAN!! Wait until I jam my Footloose up the secondary markets ass as well. Bring on the Sub Figures Too!! Thanks Joe Club!!

[Deftones1982]

This could be nice, depending on the price.

[KingBiohazerd]

See everyone wins with my plan. I still support the piss poor excuse for a Joe Club, giving me the right to bitch about the Joe Club by the way, and I make over 4x what the stuff is worth (after the set sells out and it will). I LOVE THIS PLAN!! Wait until I jam my Footloose up the secondary markets ass as well. Bring on the Sub Figures Too!! Thanks Joe Club!!


i love your plan!

[Loose Cannon]

Guess I need to get these and take them down to red square

[kingofpain26]

I wonder (knowing the club) if they have a set with all of the Oktober Guard, and THESE will be the last 5

http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attach/4/2/0/1/1/Canceled-Iron-Grenadiers-5pack_1302552171.jpg

[spiderpumpkin]

I wonder (knowing the club) if they have a set with all of the Oktober Guard, and THESE will be the last 5

http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attach/4/2/0/1/1/Canceled-Iron-Grenadiers-5pack_1302552171.jpg

What kind of declassified figures are those?

[WildWeaselZ06]

What kind of declassified figures are those?

That's the cancelled TRU exclusive 5 pack. I think it was supposed to be part of the twenty fifth line.

[RolandofGilead]

I'd certainly buy that 5-pack.

[spiderpumpkin]

That's the cancelled TRU exclusive 5 pack. I think it was supposed to be part of the twenty fifth line.

Those would be some good choices. They actually look like they could be Club figures with all the extra spray ops, etc.

[Xenos]

I really like the gray IG. If he was the troop builder in the con set, I'd be really happy. The red one isn't too bad wither, but the white one doesn't really do it for me.

[CrimsonGuard101]

What kind of declassified figures are those?

Man I wanted this IG set so soooooo bad. I hate when Hasbro teases us with such awesomeness...and then plays th elittl ebrat an dtakes his toys home and wont let you play with them! If this comes with the OG I will phreak!

[Crazy Legs]

That's the cancelled TRU exclusive 5 pack. I think it was supposed to be part of the twenty fifth line.

LOL! It's a bunch of CC and Destro figures with Iron Grenadier heads!

[Nirvana]

I wonder (knowing the club) if they have a set with all of the Oktober Guard, and THESE will be the last 5

http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attach/4/2/0/1/1/Canceled-Iron-Grenadiers-5pack_1302552171.jpg

Meh. The armored CC body the 25th IGs used looks better with the skirt.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2931/destroo.jpg

[ChaplainAsst]

LOL! It's a bunch of CC and Destro figures with Iron Grenadier heads!

Not exactly. I believe a few have CG torsos. Regardless, the detail on the bottoms of the long coat IG are pretty cool and wouldn't be easy to do on your own.

[Nirvana]

Not exactly. I believe a few have CG torsos. Regardless, the detail on the bottoms of the long coat IG are pretty cool and wouldn't be easy to do on your own.

The figures in that set are (L to R)

Canceled CP Arctic CC with IG head & sash.
RoC Suit Destro with IG Destro legs (plus bonus SDCC Medieval Destro mask) and probably the cape from royal uniform CP CC.
Resolute CC with IG head & sash and Armored CC legs.
Resolute Destro with IG head & sash.

[CrimsonGuard101]

The figures in that set are (L to R)

Canceled CP Arctic CC with IG head & sash.
RoC Suit Destro with IG Destro legs (plus bonus SDCC Medieval Destro mask) and probably the cape from royal uniform CP CC.
Resolute CC with IG head & sash and Armored CC legs.
Resolute Destro with IG head & sash.

Hey could be worse...having 45 ninja repaints in the line all using Renegades storm shadow's parts :0 cough retaliation cough...they dont look bad at all...I would have gotten at least 5 sets of those IGs...oh well lost money to some retail/e-tail establishment...

[Crazy Legs]

Hey could be worse...having 45 ninja repaints in the line all using Renegades storm shadow's parts :0 cough retaliation cough...they dont look bad at all...I would have gotten at least 5 sets of those IGs...oh well lost money to some retail/e-tail establishment...

This is true.

[sparks007]

Hold on... I need to find a babblefish translator that does English to English.

While you are at it can you translate this one too?

True, we could always for for that, that they look like sh*t, like the sub service figures do. :)

At least then I wouldn't feel so bad, and still prefer my own custom versions (like my 25th/ME Cover Girl :)

[Pimp Daddy Darklon]

Uhmmm... is this set order-able in the GIJoe CC website?

[Davestro]

I'm pumped about finally getting this set. I loved the OG during the original Marvel Comics run and always wished my Joes would have another faction to battle with and team up against Cobra.

My favorite story was the famous Yearbook #2 battle in Afghanistan. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/OktoberGuard1297693386.jpg/220px-OktoberGuard1297693386.jpg

Here are my pics for the 15-pack and con exclusives:

Oktober Guard:
1.Col. Brekhov
2. Daina
3. Dragonsky (purple/pink version)
4. Horror Show
5. Shrage
6. Stormavik

Iron Grenadiers:
7. Destro (from unreleased 5-pk)
8-11. Black IG x4 (with Resolute Destro skirt)
12-13. Light Grey IG x2 (with Resolute Cobra Commander skirt)
14-15. Maroon IG x2 (with Resolute Destro skirt)

Exclusives:
-OG Bagged 2-pk: Lt. Gorky & Misha Zubenov
-IG Bagged 3-pk: Metal Head, General Mayhem, Voltar
-OG Vehicle: APC (repainted in Russian Colors) with Big Bear
-IG Evader with Darklon
-Free Attendee Vehicle: Destro's Despoiler
-Parachute Drop Figure: Annihilator or T.A.R.G.A.T.

[FLINT YOJOE]

Who is going? I was thinking about going and wanted to reserve a room. If anyone is in, please PM me.

BTW - I have never been to a con so not sure what to expect, what day should I arrive, etc?.. any details would really be appreciated.

[kingofpain26]

Who is going? I was thinking about going and wanted to reserve a room. If anyone is in, please PM me.

BTW - I have never been to a con so not sure what to expect, what day should I arrive, etc?.. any details would really be appreciated.

I wrote many "what to expect at con" threads throughout the last 7 years.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/search.php?searchid=3640971

I still have a space in my room let me know...

[FLINT YOJOE]

Thanks King.. but the link is not working... I will send u a PM regarding the room...

I wrote many "what to expect at con" threads throughout the last 7 years.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/search.php?searchid=3640971

I still have a space in my room let me know...

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

I hope at least if it's an Oktober Guard set, it's a complete set, and not a mix of OG and Iron Grenadiers. I like the IG alright, but I feel like we've already got plenty of IG figures. If they do mix the set with the IG faction, I hope it's just to include Metal head, Voltar, targat, etc, and leave out the IG troopers and destro- we have enough as it is.

[Dragasses]

BLAH! severly disappointed! right when i get a membership, the club gets worse by the day. thats horrible news.
you are quickly becoming my new favorite tanker, again.

I'm a little bummed this is a con set, but for anyone who thought these would grace retail in one form or another, for whatever that's worth anymore, then deluded isn't the word.

[Duffmann]

I hope at least if it's an Oktober Guard set, it's a complete set, and not a mix of OG and Iron Grenadiers. I like the IG alright, but I feel like we've already got plenty of IG figures. If they do mix the set with the IG faction, I hope it's just to include Metal head, Voltar, targat, etc, and leave out the IG troopers and destro- we have enough as it is.


There will probably be another faction with October guard with some kind of troop builder to go up against the Oktober Guard. Original 6 OG vs maybe IG, SG, or NW. Or maybe something completely diffrent that no one will see coming.

[ChaplainAsst]

Just got the Rising Sun fan comic of the Oktober Guard. The writer there viewed Diana, Daina, and Volga as three distinct characters. He also threw Zangief into the mix a little - you know, the character from Street Fighter. Wong was also part of the team. That is how you add a few Oktober Guard figures to the mix to make the pack without any army builders.

[Crimson Rage]

I'm now torn on whether to go for this set or the sub. No way can I afford both, so it's just a case of deciding which characters are the most "important" to me.

But for the dumb club rule that demands I buy a boxed set before I can buy a bagged one, the chance to buy them 'loose only' might have allowed me to afford both sub & set.

[TripleCP]

This may quite possibly be the only Con Set that I'd pony up the cash for. Hope the set is based around the 1980s Guard as portrayed in the Marvel comics.

[Turtle Master]

I'm hoping to sell any 'skirt' Iron Grenadier figures along with Iron Klaw, Nano B.A.T., TNT from the subscription and black Zarana to afford both the sub and set.

[paraviper]

There will probably be another faction with October guard with some kind of troop builder to go up against the Oktober Guard. Original 6 OG vs maybe IG, SG, or NW. Or maybe something completely diffrent that no one will see coming.

I'd rather see Night watch or Shadow gaurd.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I'd rather see Night watch or Shadow gaurd.

yes..shadow guards would have me buying to con sets lol

[WildWeaselZ06]

I also want the shadow guard super bad. Especially the twins in business suits. The twins, six shadow guards, and a shadow guard officer with gold highlights.

[07GT500 COBRA]

Shadow Guard set with Tomax and Xamot would be cool. We'd have the Oktober Guard against evil capitalist pigs. Yay!

[WildWeaselZ06]

Shadow Guard set with Tomax and Xamot would be cool. We'd have the Oktober Guard against evil capitalist pigs. Yay!

That would a great comic, lol. By the way, Happy Easter everyone.

I also think that the 6 wheeler we got with the land adventurer in green would be a good homage to the OG six wheeler that was in the comics.

[wormser]

im just really baffled at what people see in the guard. i found them annoying

[cmderinchief]

Who is going? I was thinking about going and wanted to reserve a room. If anyone is in, please PM me.

BTW - I have never been to a con so not sure what to expect, what day should I arrive, etc?.. any details would really be appreciated.

Have a listen:
WOJM Special Edition #4: 2012 JoeCon Site Announcement! » What's on JOE Mind? (http://whatsonjoemind.podbean.com/2011/10/29/wojm-special-edition-4-2012-joecon-site-announcement/)

[turner]

You know I was watching a youtube from a fellow tanker about the guard and even I (a big guard fan) was surprised by the heavy presence of the oktober guard across the joe spectrum. They appeared in the original comics, the special missions, the ongoing hama continuation, ddp, a comic pack special, the sunbow cartoon, the dic cartoon, and even an episode of transformers (the original 80's one). They had figures produced during the 82-94 run, in the late 90's, in the comic 3 packs during valor vs venom, and a comic pack in the 25th line.

[chickenbroth]

BLAH! severly disappointed! right when i get a membership, the club gets worse by the day. thats horrible news.

yeah, they changed him for the worse. still looks decent though. but the club is pretty useless. if you dont go to cons, all they offer is the way over priced horrible con box set and the 25th figure. screw the club. i wish i could go to the con and get some other exclusives. that is if they are NOT oktober guard. blah. at least there wont be any more whining about how they havent made them

i wouldnt start getting my hopes up. look at how bad the last 7 packs were......

depending on what the other figs are, i havent heard a definite, i might go in with ya. i hate oktober guard

you aren't a minority. most people who hate oktober guard just arent posting in here cause they really dont care. i myself am really disappointed. i HATE oktober guard

im just really baffled at what people see in the guard. i found them annoying

So what are you getting at wormser? You don't like the Oktober Guard?

[gyrapados]

how much have the con box sets costed officer level members of the club in the past if ordered through the club? I seriously doubt I have a shot at making it to the con, so it may be the only way I can get it.

[straightedge]

You know I was watching a youtube from a fellow tanker about the guard and even I (a big guard fan) was surprised by the heavy presence of the oktober guard across the joe spectrum. They appeared in the original comics, the special missions, the ongoing hama continuation, ddp, a comic pack special, the sunbow cartoon, the dic cartoon, and even an episode of transformers (the original 80's one). They had figures produced during the 82-94 run, in the late 90's, in the comic 3 packs during valor vs venom, and a comic pack in the 25th line.

Too true. One might start to consider there's something to their popularity. They're kinda like the Dreadnoks of the good guys. You can't help but root for them whenever they show up!

[rdodger]

Too true. One might start to consider there's something to their popularity. They're kinda like the Dreadnoks of the good guys. You can't help but root for them whenever they show up!

Yeah. I know you can't please everyone all the time, but I think the Oktober Guard will be a crowd-pleaser. I'm certainly pleased with the announcement. The Python Patrol Club sets sold out last year and I expect the same with this year's OG set.

[kingofpain26]

how much have the con box sets costed officer level members of the club in the past if ordered through the club? I seriously doubt I have a shot at making it to the con, so it may be the only way I can get it.

Im trying to remember, but usually officers pay 290-320 for the set. usually non members pay that price, plus the Membership fees, bringing the cost to 350-400.

if you can attend, the cost of the set included the admission to the con and all regular attendee events. (other events, like the customizing class with Hasbro, and New Orleans tours, cost extra)

also attendees get something non attendees DONT get, a free attendee vehicle.

[polyphenus]

im just really baffled at what people see in the guard. i found them annoying

Twenty pages of thread later, and I was starting to think I was the only one who thought this way...

[Duffmann]

how much have the con box sets costed officer level members of the club in the past if ordered through the club? I seriously doubt I have a shot at making it to the con, so it may be the only way I can get it.

Last year officer level for the boxed set was $305. The non officer set was $350 or $355. If you don't go to the con you can sign up for the home front hero set at the same prices. Last years home front hero sets shipped out free in the US. You don't get any exclusives or the free item, but you do get the boxed set, certificate, and the comic book. Plus if they offer the free shipping like last year that is a savings of at least $20 bucks or so.

[rdodger]

I hope the Club gives us more convention information soon.

[Starfighter]

I hope the Club gives us more convention information soon.

Tuesdays and Fridays as usual perhaps. However, this year is a bit different as we know the theme of the set already. Usually, we had to wait through the clues.

[Troynos]

They didn't have time for the clues this year. Took awhile, because of the CC stuff, so they used up all the clue time.

[Jay West]

You know I was watching a youtube from a fellow tanker about the guard and even I (a big guard fan) was surprised by the heavy presence of the oktober guard across the joe spectrum. They appeared in the original comics, the special missions, the ongoing hama continuation, ddp, a comic pack special, the sunbow cartoon, the dic cartoon, and even an episode of transformers (the original 80's one). They had figures produced during the 82-94 run, in the late 90's, in the comic 3 packs during valor vs venom, and a comic pack in the 25th line.

Red Star was in the Renegades cartoon. I don't remember the details, but I think he mentioned he was a member of the Oktober Guard.

[figureware]

So even if I go to the convention this box set is upwards of $250 bucks?...Why!? Collecting GI Joe is not only getting way too expensive its getting to where it is no longer fun =( I just dont understand the reasoning behind this? the Dreadnok set was $50 bucks!

[WildWeaselZ06]

So even if I go to the convention this box set is upwards of $250 bucks?...Why!? Collecting GI Joe is not only getting way too expensive its getting to where it is no longer fun =( I just dont understand the reasoning behind this? the Dreadnok set was $50 bucks!

It's because the Von items are produced by the club, not Hasbro and in far fewer numbers than the retail or etail releases. The club items have always been expensive. If you really want them , it's worth it. I for one like having hard to find items in my collection. Just makes the collection that little extra bit of special

[straightedge]

So even if I go to the convention this box set is upwards of $250 bucks?...Why!? Collecting GI Joe is not only getting way too expensive its getting to where it is no longer fun =( I just dont understand the reasoning behind this? the Dreadnok set was $50 bucks!

Con sets have always been expensive, and the Dreadnok set was A) 7 figures, about $7.50 a piece - which is retail price B) Con sets are made in severely limited numbers by GIJCC, not Hasbro.

Club figures are roughly $25.00 a pop, which is the same price as their non-con exclusive figures. The Figure Sub will be around that price point too.

A boxed set of 15 figures, at $25.00 a figure works out to about $375 - last year's set was $305 for Officer Level Members, which works out to a little over $20 a figure. Yes, more expensive than retail, but still not a new development. The Con has been doing these boxed sets for 10 years now.

[Crazy Legs]

im just really baffled at what people see in the guard. i found them annoying

Maybe they are Russian.

[mark4flair]

I'm very cofused + I'm not that smart to beging with.

So how much would the OG vs IG set cost at the convention?

Is there a limit to the # of sets you can buy at the convention?

Also, how much were the stinger jeep and water mocasin at the convention? Those were for people atending only, correct?

Also, was the carded dialtone available at the con last year? If so, how much? Hopefully they would make a carded footloose available this year.

Thanks, any help would be much appreciated.

I'm just trying to figure out if it is worth attending or not.

[straightedge]

>>I'm very cofused + I'm not that smart to beging with.
So how much would the OG vs IG set cost at the convention?>>

If you are a paying Club Member (Officer level), the boxed set runs $305 (based on last year's box price). Once you've bought a boxed set, you have the option to purchase a second set, bagged not boxed, at a reduced price ($185 last year, if I remember correctly).

>>Is there a limit to the # of sets you can buy at the convention?>>

Just two, I believe. One boxed, one bagged. If you wanted additional sets, you would have to purchase them at registration, not at the Con (since quantities are severely limited. *IF* there are more sets available at the Con, they would be available for purchase, but there's no guarantee.

>>Also, how much were the stinger jeep and water mocasin at the convention? Those were for people atending only, correct?>>

Stinger was $65, Mocassin was $55, IIRC. Stinger may have been $65, but it came with a figure. EDIT Duffman corrected me: $65 and $35, apparently.

>>Also, was the carded dialtone available at the con last year? If so, how much? Hopefully they would make a carded footloose available this year.>>

$25 and Yes. Available only to Club Members at first, and he sold out before the public sales began on Friday.

[Duffmann]

I'm very cofused + I'm not that smart to beging with.

So how much would the OG vs IG set cost at the convention? $305 Officer and $355 non officer

Is there a limit to the # of sets you can buy at the convention? Once the registration comes up you can buy as many as you like.

Also, how much were the stinger jeep and water mocasin at the convention? Those were for people atending only, correct? Stinger Jeep was $65 & Mocasin was $35.

Also, was the carded dialtone available at the con last year? If so, how much? Hopefully they would make a carded footloose available this year. Yes it was available and it was $25. Yes there will be a carded Footloose according to there Facebook page but no price amount as been confirmed but my guess is it will be $25 bucks again.

Thanks, any help would be much appreciated.

I'm just trying to figure out if it is worth attending or not.


This is based off last year, so things can change. Like the officer level price of $305 could go up for this year I have no idea. But at least you get an idea.

[Starfighter]

I'm very cofused + I'm not that smart to beging with.

So how much would the OG vs IG set cost at the convention?

Is there a limit to the # of sets you can buy at the convention?

Also, how much were the stinger jeep and water mocasin at the convention? Those were for people atending only, correct?

Also, was the carded dialtone available at the con last year? If so, how much? Hopefully they would make a carded footloose available this year.

Thanks, any help would be much appreciated.

I'm just trying to figure out if it is worth attending or not.

Here is last years Convention Exclusives info and everything sold out early by day 3 of the Con on Saturday Morning (The Convention runs from Thursday to Sunday every year):

LE 550 Convention Boxed Sets (Mission Brazil II)- SOLD OUT-Before the Con
$305

LE 325 Convention Bagged Sets (Mission Brazil II)- SOLD OUT-Before the Con
$185 w/ purchase of Boxed set above

LE 650 2-pack Python Patrol Specialist (Gatilho/Trigger & Relámpago/Lightning)- SOLD OUT-Saturday Morning
$45

LE 500 Python Patrol Parachute Tele-Viper Officer-SOLD OUT- Saturday Morning
$20

LE 500 Python Patrol Stinger w/ Python Patrol Motor/Nitro-Viper-SOLD OUT-Friday
$60

LE 500 Silver Edition Cobra Commander-SOLD OUT-Friday
$22

LE 400 Water Moccasin-SOLD OUT-Friday
$35

LE 600 Dial-Tone-SOLD OUT-Friday
$25

[zx670]

Here is last years Convention Exclusives info and everything sold out early by day 3 of the Con on Saturday Morning (The Convention runs from Thursday to Sunday every year):

LE 550 Convention Boxed Sets (Mission Brazil II)- SOLD OUT-Before the Con
$305

LE 325 Convention Bagged Sets (Mission Brazil II)- SOLD OUT-Before the Con
$185 w/ purchase of Boxed set above

LE 650 2-pack Python Patrol Specialist (Gatilho/Trigger & Relámpago/Lightning)- SOLD OUT-Saturday Morning
$45

LE 500 Python Patrol Parachute Tele-Viper Officer-SOLD OUT- Saturday Morning
$20

LE 500 Python Patrol Stinger w/ Python Patrol Motor/Nitro-Viper-SOLD OUT-Friday
$60

LE 500 Silver Edition Cobra Commander-SOLD OUT-Friday
$22

LE 400 Water Moccasin-SOLD OUT-Friday
$35

LE 600 Dial-Tone-SOLD OUT-Friday
$25

Incorrect on a few of these. Bagged sets were still available at Con. PP Stinger, Water Moccasin and Dial Tone were available until early Friday morning. I missed out on a second Stinger by a few people, and chose not to get a second Water Moccasin that was still available.

[WildWeaselZ06]

Also, I thought that the boxed set was limited to 500.

[kingofpain26]

Also, I thought that the boxed set was limited to 500.

usually, they vary between 500-800 but they have been dropping the numbers the last few years (hence the sell out of last years set, but they still have plenty of the Cobras most wanted set.)

however they ussally keep some extra sets to trade out for irregularities

[Duffmann]

usually, they vary between 500-800 but they have been dropping the numbers the last few years (hence the sell out of last years set, but they still have plenty of the Cobras most wanted set.)

however they ussally keep some extra sets to trade out for irregularities

correct, for example I know a few people who had some missing accessories and some figures that had hands fall off (Leatherneck for me) and you call and let them know and they send a replacment.

[Deftones1982]

I hope that I can order a set at the store after the con. Depending on the price and figures.

[07GT500 COBRA]

I hope that I can order a set at the store after the con. Depending on the price and figures.

Based on last years outcome, I'm ordering before.

[WildWeaselZ06]

I hope that I can order a set at the store after the con. Depending on the price and figures.

Last year sold out and based on the excitement that I've seen in the community, I fully expect s repeat of that performance. To quote Gary from WOJM, "don't hesitate", Lol.

[cobracobra]

I have good luck with BIN on ebay the day of the Con. Last year Ithink I made out with a bagged set for $300 I remember it boiling down to $15 a figure.
Thinking that Steel Cobra goes for $60 I think I did ok.

[gyrapados]

I'm working on trying to get to the con, but if nothing else I will order a boxed set of the figures. It won't be the same if I don't get to the con itself, but I'd still consider it a small victory just the same.
:)

[Duffmann]

I'm working on trying to get to the con, but if nothing else I will order a boxed set of the figures. It won't be the same if I don't get to the con itself, but I'd still consider it a small victory just the same.
:)

great idea becuase you don't want to miss out on a Oktober Guard box set. It will probably be the only time we as collectors will ever see them done in modern sculpt.

[BCDX97]

This sucks. I loved the Oktober Guard - but I want to be able to buy them at sane-person prices. Online exclusives, fine. Great. JoeCon exclusives - I just pretend like they don't exist.

[CG82]

Not keen on having Soviet themed stuff leading the Joe convention, they were minor characters in the comic and created for a common threat enemy WWII inspired style effect of having US and Soviet forces battling Nazis/Neo-Nazis/Cobra.

[skinny]

Not keen on having Soviet themed stuff leading the Joe convention, they were minor characters in the comic and created for a common threat enemy WWII inspired style effect of having US and Soviet forces battling Nazis/Neo-Nazis/Cobra.


they were in more issues and cartoon episodes than some of the regular line GIJOE characters:
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/222501-oktober-guard-slideshow.html

[MJjoe4life]

I cant wait til they start showing the figures.

[ChaplainAsst]

Not keen on having Soviet themed stuff leading the Joe convention, they were minor characters in the comic and created for a common threat enemy WWII inspired style effect of having US and Soviet forces battling Nazis/Neo-Nazis/Cobra.

Not minor - certainly no more than MANY central characters for Cobra in the comic books, and the fact that they carried over into the cartoons (plural) speaks quite a bit to their popularity and utility. Considering that in DiC, two of the OG were members of the Joe team, and later in DDP Daina became a Joe should relax your mind in terms of Soviets leading the Joe convention. The OG were the Soviet Joe team - their mirror image in a communist state. Yes, they were often the "common enemy" but more often they were in competition or even at odds with the Joes.

The OG were awesome because from a cold communist state, you have some of the full of character soldiers we ever see. Horror Show was awesome. Brekhov with his half smoked cigar/cigarette and ironic leadership style. Daina in her wanting to go to West in issue 7, yet being quite competent as a sniper and pilot. I could go on. I don't think you could say the same of Grunt or Short Fuze or Grand Slam - characters that received plenty of time in the comics and in the cartoons but never made an impact.

I guess I just wonder where the complaints were when they did a Crimson Cobra themed set, or the Dreadnoks set, the Red Shadows set, or the Headhunters? Do you notice a theme here - Joe Con often focuses on an enemy subteam that we aren't likely to get in figure form any time soon.

[Magick]

Be prepared for that cancelled Red Star CP figure in his accurate colors. And I hope that Horror Show is in this set and is given some justice in the sculpt.

Makes me really wonder who the enemy is going to be.. Joes.. or Cobras?

[RolandofGilead]

I can't wait.

[Tuga Viper]

SKAR!!!


em

[Dawg99]

i hope one of my tanker brotha's can help me get this set

[ero]

Oktober Guard vs. Cobra-La!

[kingofpain26]

Oktober Guard vs. Cobra-La!

if they made an accurate Pythona it would start a time vortex paradox!!!

[cobracobra]

Really looking forward to this set and some sanity after this past couple of months.

[THE RED SHADOWS]

SKAR!!!


em

Id actually buy two sets if that was to happen.

[Playful]

It just occurred to me that when this summer's convention happens, that the 1966 G.I. Joe Russian Infantryman action figure will still be 45 years old (and doesn't turn 46 until later this year).

So, to me anyways, because my collection always lacked the Russian Infantryman figure, this boxed set has even more significance than just the 30th Anniv. of ARAH... it's actually the 45th Anniv. of G.I. Joe Russian action figures.

That would be incredible, in my opinion, if the club worked a version of this figure into the modern era boxed set, but I highly doubt that's gonna happen. Oh well, still a neat trivia fact.