G.I. Joe Collectors Club First Reveal For 2012 Convention Figures

[Duffmann]

I like the Con set so far- the only question for me is when will registration begin?
Are we going to have to wait until after the set is completely revealed? The Club announced there would be a reveal about every other day which would put registration about 3 weeks out...

my guess is 1-2 weeks for registration.

[Barefoot Jedi]

I also think they'll show a couple more action figures before registration goes up. I'd like it to be as soon as possible but at least the ball is rolling now.

And I bought, at long last, the Duke/Red Star comic pack the other day. Red Star's lovely, lots of gear, and the Duke works well as Just Another Greenshirt if you give him a different head.

I still need to dig out my Russian helicopter I got from Target many moons ago, though. Probably will later this week since I'm on leave and one of my vacation goals is to get my accessories re-organized.

[Superjoe74]

my guess is 1-2 weeks for registration.

That is my thinking too. Botcon is about to start in a few days so, the Club will be busy and unavailable until after that.

[RolandofGilead]

Looks like I have to put together a bunch of money if I'm wanting this set.

[07GT500 COBRA]

I still need to dig out my Russian helicopter I got from Target many moons ago, though.

What is this Russian helicopter you speak of?

[Cdt Weasel]

It's a tiny Hind, seats one. Smaller than joe scale but best 'russian' heli out there.

[skinny]

Superb! He looks a little short by the angle they shot him at but Shrage will be MINE!! I love this real drab military look!

isn't he a little short for a stormtrooper?

[GI Joe Eternal]

Both of these look really good.

Seriously, how many of us have dusted off that ol' Red Star figure in the last few days?

Other than using a hat or two for Adm. Keel Haul custom fodder, I've never paid much attention to that Red Star figure until now. Can't wait for this set!!!

[Jedi_Master_Ben]

Ok folks, Here is the parts breakdown for those who want to know:

* Head - retooled comic pack Schrage
* Torso - ROC Pit Commando
* Upper Legs - ROC Pit Commando
* Lower Legs - Red Star
* Upper Arms - ROC Pit Commando
* Lower Arms - POC Snow Job
* Web Gear - Red Star
* AK-47 - Red Star
* Sachel - Red Star
* Machine Gun - POC Jungle Duke
* Backpack - (No image)

For those who have posted the size of the legs/ figure hight, the thighs of Red Star are longer than the Pitt Commando. The Pitt Commando's calfs are longer than Red Star. So this would make the figure shorter, but just slightly.

[Duffmann]

Ok folks, Here is the parts breakdown for those who want to know:

* Head - retooled comic pack Schrage
* Torso - ROC Pitt Commando
* Upper Legs - ROC Pitt Commando
* Lower Legs - Red Star
* Upper Arms - ROC Pitt Commando
* Lower Arms - POC Snow Job
* Web Gear - Red Star
* AK-47 - Red Star
* Sachel - Red Star
* Machine Gun - POC Jungle Duke
* Backpack - (No image)

For those who have posted the size of the legs/ figure hight, the thighs of Red Star are longer than the Pitt Commando. The Pitt Commando's calfs are longer than Red Star. So this would make the figure shorter, but just slightly.


thanks for the heads up and great looking figure. So far the club is 2 for 2 and I can't wait for more to come.

[Sniper Viper]

It looks like it will be just the original 6 Oktober Guard Members verse another faction. They do have 4 other spaces. I am thinking that it may be 2 Cobra main Characters with an Officer and 6 Troop Builders if it is against an enemy at all. It could just be a teamup of OG and the Joes like the Comics and in the Cartoon.

 Brekhov
 Daina
 Dragonsky
 Horrorshow
 Schrage
 Stormavik

Well it does say "vs." so I guess it will be an enemy to them at least.

[dominic.18]

Mayne its the alien from the cartoon episode and some dreadnoks

[Xenos]

With there being four reveals other then the six Oktober Guard, I'm guessing there will be three individual characters, and six of one army builder.
If it really is the IG's, then I would guess the three would be Voltar, Darklon, and either a Destro or Baroness in IG colors. The army builder would probably be one of the IG's with skirts that were in that cancelled TRU pack.

[RolandofGilead]

I'd be ok with that.

[Gothiczartan]

another yearbook#2 inspiration except for his uniform on the back cover of it is color green. I've seen this guy as a comic book pack that he is about close to comic book appearance by marvel when he and the OG members made their first appearance in gi joe comic book. this schrage figure looks good and look same as he was in the yearbook series as well as the special missions even the figure uniform is not green anyway I'm not worry about the color of the uniform.

[Gothiczartan]

Well it does say "vs." so I guess it will be an enemy to them at least.

maybe iron grenadiers in jungle gear based on gi joe special missions with scoop and where stormavik fight them off before his death?

[cobracobra]

There needs to be both Wong in full blue outfit with the cow boy hat and Horror Show for me to be really interested. I am more of a Sunbow GI JOE fan than
Marvel Comics.

[Starfighter]

Will there be any reveals for today?

[straightedge]

Will there be any reveals for today?

If we're good little buys and girls... maybe. But probably not. They're going to lead us along by the nose for a while. Also, this week is BotCon and the company may have their hands full getting through the event.

But damn, I hope they left one little monkey at home to push "enter" every night this week. I'd buy the set sight-unseen after these two reveals, but damn it I want MORE!!!!

[Xenos]

I think they said on Facebook that they were going to do a reveal every other day. So I would expect the next one tomorrow.

[ero]

Mayne its the alien from the cartoon episode and some dreadnoks

While I would sing high their praises, I doubt this would be the case. The club doesn't get much into Sunbow (big sad face there) and the fact that the two reveals are very much not cartoon-y makes me think this wouldn't happen. But it sure would be cool.

Will there be any reveals for today?

I think they said on Facebook that they were going to do a reveal every other day. So I would expect the next one tomorrow.

They've definitely quickened the pace, given the late date for the reveals.

[Superjoe74]

There should be another reveal of the Con figures today sometime in the early afternoon. The Club had announced there would be a new reveal every other day.

[Duffmann]

There should be another reveal of the Con figures today sometime in the early afternoon. The Club had announced there would be a new reveal every other day.

the club did say every other day so today a new one should come up. but bot con is this week so maybe they will be delayed a day sense they are dealing with bot con.

[RolandofGilead]

Waiting to see Horrorshow today. (I hope)

[Xenos]

Waiting to see Horrorshow today. (I hope)

I have a feeling they'll save Horrorshow for last. I'm guessing we will see Stormavik or Dragonsky today.

[RolandofGilead]

Dragonsky should make an excellent figure.

[kneroh]

I'm really hoping to see the other side of the set. We know for sure about the OGs. Let's get some confirmation on the heavies.

[RolandofGilead]

That's kind of why I expect to see all the OG first. They may want to keep the other side a secret for as long as they can to extend the suspense factor.

[Falcone]

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

According to that it will be all OG shown first.

[Xenos]

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

According to that it will be all OG shown first.

I think last year they jumped around though. I don't think they went in order, but I could be wrong. I just know that Claymore was the last one they showed, and he's at the top here:
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2011! (http://gijoecon.com/fl2011/RAH11set-preview.cfm)

[Tanksmasher]

Man, this is gonna be a sweet set.

[skinny]

I think last year they jumped around though. I don't think they went in order, but I could be wrong. I just know that Claymore was the last one they showed, and he's at the top here:
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2011! (http://gijoecon.com/fl2011/RAH11set-preview.cfm)
im repeating myself here but since you asked:
last year the order of reveals was:
on 12 27 2010
leatherneck
PP cobra trooper

mainframe
PP televiper

wetsuit
dialtone

sparta
De Aco
and last but not least Claymore on 12 31 2010

[Xenos]

im repeating myself here but since you asked:
last year the order of reveals was:
on 12 27 2010
leatherneck
PP cobra trooper

mainframe
PP televiper

wetsuit
dialtone

sparta
De Aco
and last but not least Claymore on 12 31 2010

Thanks, I knew that I had seen a list earlier, but I couldn't find it. I forgot that they showed them all off in just a couple of days though.

[Superjoe74]

I understand Botcon is underway and the staff of FUN Publications is 'out of the office' for the duration of the event but, the GIJCC moderator on Facebook said last week that we would get a new reveal every other day.
We did not get a figure reveal today as scheduled and I wonder what has happened and how much farther out is registration?

[Magick]

There is no telling what happened to the reveal today. As for the registration goes.. I would guess sometime around the second week of may.

[Sciencefriction]

I'm not surprised seeing as they've been dropping the ball on everything this year.

[Jmacq1]

Boy some selective readers here. They said "about" every other day. Not "absolutely, positively, every other day."

[MightyMegs]

And isn't Botcon this week? That might put a delay in it...

[kennywr22]

Yeah they commented yesterday on facebook that it's " roughly" every other day.

[Starfighter]

Yeah they commented yesterday on facebook that it's " roughly" every other day.

"Roughly" and "About", what is going on? Those could mean any time from every other day to a week or more. So many vague comments.

[SonOfMindbender]

They normally stick with Monday/Thursday. Could be today if they have the photo ready.

[Duffmann]

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/con12ogbrekhov.cfm)

wow he looks great and the hat comes off just perfect.

[Tanksmasher]

Sweet, the third reveal is up.

[Starfighter]

Great looking Figure.

[Sciencefriction]

Nice, the headsculpt on Brehkov is really well done. It's too bad Hasbro didn't release the OG, I'm glad the club is doing them. So far so good!

[Nirvana]

"Roughly" and "About", what is going on? Those could mean any time from every other day to a week or more. So many vague comments.

You need to understand... the Club is like a Magic 8 Ball, just with less answers when you ask it a question. ;)

In fact, all further Club questions should be referred to their new Q&A guru:

Magic Eight Ball CGI (http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ssanty/cgi-bin/eightball.cgi)


Hasbro will be rolling out a similar rep for us soon, but he only has one reply to all questions: No answer. :D

[Tanksmasher]

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/tanksmasher_photo/Brekhov.jpg

[kennywr22]

3 for 3. Awesome!

[CrimsonGuard101]

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr340/tanksmasher_photo/Brekhov.jpg

Looks fabulous, I am still unweavering in my readiness to spend mucho dinero on this set lol...See hasbro? The club knows what the joe peeps want...why you choose not to supply such awesomness to retail is still a mystery for Robert Stack to solve...

[Atreides]

Very nice. The removable hat is a nice touch.

[Tazocin]

aside from being a club member --- what are the qualifications or requirements to secure this set? also how much does this kind of set usually cost?

[Starfighter]

Brekhov looks great.

Also, keep in mind for the set, if we do in fact not see Stormavik in this initial set of 6 reveals for the Oktober Guard, I think that we will see the whole team of Oktober Guardsmen. Stormavik will then be the Parachute Drop figure as he is a qualified airborne trooper for the Russian Army. If so, that means that it will be a great chance that we get Big Bear, Lt. Gorky, Red Star, Ruslan, Sgt. Misha, & Wong as one of those will replace him.

[kingofpain26]

If you like the club figures, thank the guy on the left when you see him.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248495_10150274083713689_616823688_8962389_5250067 _n.jpg

thats Lanny, he designs the figures and does the layouts for most of the club figures and artwork.

...the guy on the right will beat you to a pulp if you don't put on the glasses.

[MJjoe4life]

aside from being a club member --- what are the qualifications or requirements to secure this set? also how much does this kind of set usually cost?

when the club puts up the joecon registration u can either pick it up in New Orleans or order set to be delivered after they get back from joecon. cost will about $300 or so.

[MJjoe4life]

Brekhov looks good. Getting more excited about this set!!!

[CliffSteele]

I am REALLY disappointed with that Brekhov. Why they used that terrible Destro body is beyond me and the face doesn't say Brekhov to me. They were off to SUCH a good start too.

[straightedge]

If you like the club figures, thank the guy on the left when you see him.


Lanny's always been awesome when I've had the opportunity to hob-nob.

He's the goods, IMO, and I'm not going to complain about Brekhov's minor deviation from "classic" since he, Schrage and Stormavik have such similar uniforms. This gives the leader a separate look, and ROC Destro was so *not* Destro, I'm ok with the mold being co-opted for this set.

[Duffmann]

I am REALLY disappointed with that Brekhov. Why they used that terrible Destro body is beyond me and the face doesn't say Brekhov to me. They were off to SUCH a good start too.

I disliked the Destro figure and hated it but it is a perfect body for Col. Brekhiv IMO.

[sbartek1974]

Looks like his hat could be used for a custom Marine dress blues Gung Ho.

[Tanksmasher]

Brekhov looks great.

Also, keep in mind for the set, if we do in fact not see Stormavik in this initial set of 6 reveals for the Oktober Guard, I think that we will see the whole team of Oktober Guardsmen. Stormavik will then be the Parachute Drop figure as he is a qualified airborne trooper for the Russian Army. If so, that means that it will be a great chance that we get Big Bear, Lt. Gorky, Red Star, Ruslan, Sgt. Misha, & Wong as one of those will replace him.

What makes you think we'll see the others? Have you heard rumors of this?

[Lody]

Not impressed yet

[Mermaniel]

Not crazy about the Destro body, but that headsculpt is gold...now I really need to win the lottery.

[kingofpain26]

Not impressed yet

...says the guy with a half naked Russian chic for a sig....

[07GT500 COBRA]

I like the Brekhov, but I may swap his head onto a Red Star body for the BDUs.

[Duffmann]

Oktober Guard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktober_Guard)

When I think of the original Oktober guard I see the picture with the 6 members standing togeter. So far the club has done good jobs on the 3 figures we have seen.

[07GT500 COBRA]

Brekhov looks great.

Also, keep in mind for the set, if we do in fact not see Stormavik in this initial set of 6 reveals for the Oktober Guard, I think that we will see the whole team of Oktober Guardsmen. Stormavik will then be the Parachute Drop figure as he is a qualified airborne trooper for the Russian Army. If so, that means that it will be a great chance that we get Big Bear, Lt. Gorky, Red Star, Ruslan, Sgt. Misha, & Wong as one of those will replace him.

I've been thinking this too based on his MOS. I'd be A-okay with that, so long as I get a Stormavik.

Now, are adults allowed to catch the drop figures? I thought they had been banned and the drop limited to kids due to some shennanigans at previous cons. (I will probably have 3 kids there anyways though.)

[A.V.A.C.]

Totally rad, i can't wait for this set!

[ero]

I like the Brekhov, but I may swap his head onto a Red Star body for the BDUs.

This is what I think as well.

I think the club Brekhov is fun, and I've always liked that Destro body, but what was needed was a straight-up Brekhov with no tomfoolery.

[kingofpain26]

I've been thinking this too based on his MOS. I'd be A-okay with that, so long as I get a Stormavik.

Now, are adults allowed to catch the drop figures? I thought they had been banned and the drop limited to kids due to some shennanigans at previous cons. (I will probably have 3 kids there anyways though.)

adults can catch any figure landing outside the drop zone, but they allow kids to go in first to get them.

if you actually attend Joecon and sign up to volunteer to throw the figures off the roof, Volunteers get a free para figure...


however I remember back in 2006 the last Orleans drop., the figures blew all over downtown Orleans....


...many a tree and rooftop was scaled to retrieve them...

[kingofpain26]

now, if only I could find this vehicle to go with it...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3317/3441889977_7180c7e28c_z.jpg?zz=1

[07GT500 COBRA]

adults can catch any figure landing outside the drop zone, but they allow kids to go in first to get them.

if you actually attend Joecon and sign up to volunteer to throw the figures off the roof, Volunteers get a free para figure...


however I remember back in 2006 the last Orleans drop., the figures blew all over downtown Orleans....


...many a tree and rooftop was scaled to retrieve them...

Thanks. Will have to watch the weather reports then I guess!

[garoquel]

The Colonel Brekhov figure is a fail for me it looks way too sophisticated of a look to be a Russian or soviet field uniform. The other two are great

[07GT500 COBRA]

now, if only I could find this vehicle to go with it...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3317/3441889977_7180c7e28c_z.jpg?zz=1

I have been surfing all over the internet and eBay looking for a suitable vehicle for them too. I may have to resort to repainting and labeling a BBI LAV and just say the Russians "reverse-engineered" it.

[kingofpain26]

I have been surfing all over the internet and eBay looking for a suitable vehicle for them too. I may have to resort to repainting and labeling a BBI LAV and just say the Russians "reverse-engineered" it.

this too:

http://cf.mp-cdn.net/e2/40/b0f1d3428adc91c2c936f01f895e.jpg

[Dusty Ayers]

The latest dude seems to have the ball jointed wrists which is cool.

[ero]

mispost

[kingofpain26]

turns out Marauder John already has a set to re-arm them if you dont like the weapons:

"RE-ARM" Cobra / Soviet Soldiers 6 Man Team Weapon Set - 1:18 Scale Weapon Set (http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=362)

[CrimsonGuard101]

now, if only I could find this vehicle to go with it...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3317/3441889977_7180c7e28c_z.jpg?zz=1

BBTS has em...29.99...

[alaroc]

Complete home run for me. Always been a huge fan of that ROC Destro sculpt and it now looks even better in this new color scheme. The new head is awesome. Haven't been this excited about a Joecon box set since Tanks For The Memories- and we're only 3 figs in...

[kingofpain26]

bbts has em...29.99...

excellent!

[RolandofGilead]

now, if only I could find this vehicle to go with it...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3317/3441889977_7180c7e28c_z.jpg?zz=1

BBTS has em...29.99...

I thought I saw a version of this at Big Lots once. Now all I see are those patrol boats.

turns out Marauder John already has a set to re-arm them if you dont like the weapons:

"RE-ARM" Cobra / Soviet Soldiers 6 Man Team Weapon Set - 1:18 Scale Weapon Set (http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=362)

That Marauder is always thinking. :)

[Xenos]

It is a bit of a "re-imagining" of Brekhov, but I'm ok with it seeing as though an accurate one would have just been Red Star with a new head. If it really annoys me, I can do a head swap. That will be especially easy if they do put a '91-accurate Red Star into one of the other con offerings.

As a figure, I think it's awesome looking. I always liked that Destro, but I never really had anywhere to put it, so I'm happy to see the body again.

[chickenbroth]

I'm so glad my first Con is gonna be this one! Oktober Guard WOOHOO!

[Dusty Ayers]

The Colonel Brekhov figure is a fail for me it looks way too sophisticated of a look to be a Russian or soviet field uniform. The other two are great

Too sophisticated? Are you saying because he's Russian he should come in a track suit with a gold chain? Haha.

[turner]

This "brekhov" sucks plain and simple. After the other two great reveals, they slap a new (and especially rediculous) head on roc destro. Give me a break. What's the deal with that wedding cake on his head? If they wanted to go lazy on it, they should have stuck with the 25th red star. Pathetic.

[Colder Soldier]

Only 3 figures shown and this is by far the best con set ever.

[Superjoe74]

Brekov is the best so far. The new head sculpt really pulls the whole look together.
All of the reveals have a consistent and 'classic' soviet military look to them and this makes them look like a team .

[skinny]

Not too thrilled about the tie. not a combat accessory.
Dress uniform maybe, but not for combat. looks off.

[Starfighter]

I've been thinking this too based on his MOS. I'd be A-okay with that, so long as I get a Stormavik.

Now, are adults allowed to catch the drop figures? I thought they had been banned and the drop limited to kids due to some shennanigans at previous cons. (I will probably have 3 kids there anyways though.)

They just hand it out to you when you pick up your set.

[straightedge]

adults can catch any figure landing outside the drop zone, but they allow kids to go in first to get them.

if you actually attend Joecon and sign up to volunteer to throw the figures off the roof, Volunteers get a free para figure...


I do believe the past two years that Boxed Set buyers get one bagged during the Con - I have my one Python ParaTeleviper from last year as an "Officer" for my 4 regular Python Teles. And I was no where near the dropzone until most of the remaining figures were dangling from a 2-story stepback. I did not try climbing.

Maybe I'll volunteer to do the Drop this year.

[kingofpain26]

They just hand it out to you when you pick up your set.

that was just those few years they stopped the drop (Rhode Island you got one with the Hasbro Tour.)

past drops:

Last year (I Threw) https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208351_10150190948748689_616823688_8459242_7770776 _n.jpg

rhode island drop was unnannounced, and it was for kids only

the dreaded Kansas city drop was thew one with all the fiascos in it, mainly because they advertized the drop, and the general public, scalpers, and people who could give a crap about the club and g.i.joe in general showed up. (somebody brought a kindergarten class!!!) which resulted in grown men snatching toys out from above kids waiting to catch them.

the texas and Atlanta drops were indoors:

if the New Orleans drop is in the same place, its here:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255091_10150274055573689_616823688_8961560_79_n.jp g https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248823_10150283778393689_616823688_9068154_116998_ n.jpg

about half the figures ended up on that building behind everyone.. the rest blew past it...

[Troops of Doom]

Like Brekhov's head-sculpt and hat but not the body. The suit and tie look is just way off.

[Loose Cannon]

Big bear is also Airborne so it could be him. But its usually not an exclusive character but a repaint ofanother club exclusive.

[Badgumbo]

Little underwhelmed with Brekhov...doesn't really strike me as the man of action Soviet Colonel in a tie. And did the club opt out on using the arm tempo that Red Star had..

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd327/amorrow1138/redstar-4.jpg

[Crimson Rage]

And Brekhov... is not so good. Okay, but not up to standard of Daina and Schrage. He looks a bit too much like an old cinema commisionaire!

[Xenos]

that was just those few years they stopped the drop (Rhode Island you got one with the Hasbro Tour.)

past drops:


Is there a list anywhere of the different parachute drop figures? I know last year it was the Tele-Viper variant, the year before was Flint, and the year before that was the 12" CG.

[Deftones1982]

3rd figure also looking great.

[ultra8294]

Seriously!?!
Brekhov is a MAJOR LETDOWN!!!!
Could have found 1/2 dozens ways to make this character work other than throwing us a rehashed ROC Destro...
STRIKE 1

[Duffmann]

3rd figure also looking great.

agree i like it as well

[foxtrot27]

I'm OK with this figure. I will give him the Red Star head since that looks more like the Colonel and the club head looks younger so that will go on red's shoulders. I have an extra red so I may change out the lower legs too. Just add the cuban stogie. Done.

[Jedi_Master_Ben]

Hello folks,

For those folks who are interested in the parts breakdown, this is what I was able to come up with:

* Head - New Sculpt
* Hat - Indiana Jones Col Dovchenko
* Torso - ROC Destro
* Upper arms - POC Shock Trooper
* Lower Arms - Resolute Duke
* Legs - ROC Destro
* Web Gear - Snake Eyes (Arctic)
* Holster - ROC Destro
* Pistol - (not fully shown) Possible POC Beachhead
* AK-47 with scope - Renegades Firefly
* Assult Rifle - POC Beachhead

Some notes:

This one was a bit harder to figure out. Although the hat sculpt is very simular to Col Dovchenko from the Indy line, it is after all a hat and could have been sculpted for this head. Col Dovchenko head and hat are two pieces glued together, it could be keyed in a way like Gung-Ho's hat and head are or it's sculpted with the intent to be removable but last minute change decided to glue it together. So for right now, I am calling it Col Dovchenko's hat until better picture or reports say otherwise.

With the pistol holstered, it's hard to pin down the exact source. One thing can be said is that it is not the pulse pistol that Destro came with. Edit: Thanks to Xenos, pistol may be part of POC Beachhead weapon set

The AK-47 with scope is another tough one to call. Everything there is from the POC Shock Trooper except for the rear stock, it's missing. I could not find an exact match that uses this tooling without the stock. Could the stock be Photoshopped out of the picture? Edit: Thanks to Xenos, indentification comfermed.

Edit: Upper arms are from the Shock Trooper (thanks to OreoBuilder)

That's all for now, see you all for the next reveal.

[Xenos]

Hello folks,

For those folks who are interested in the parts breakdown, this is what I was able to come up with:

* Head - New Sculpt
* Hat - Indiana Jones Col Dovchenko
* Torso - ROC Destro
* Upper arms - ROC Destro
* Lower Arms - Resolute Duke
* Legs - ROC Destro
* Web Gear - Snake Eyes (Arctic)
* Holster - ROC Destro
* Pistol - (not fully shown)
* AK-47 with scope - POC Shock Trooper
* Assult Rifle - POC Beachhead

Some notes:

This one was a bit harder to figure out. Although the hat sculpt is very simular to Col Dovchenko from the Indy line, it is after all a hat and could have been sculpted for this head. Col Dovchenko head and hat are two pieces glued together, it could be keyed in a way like Gung-Ho's hat and head are or it's sculpted with the intent to be removable but last minute change decided to glue it together. So for right now, I am calling it Col Dovchenko's hat until better picture or reports say otherwise.

With the pistol holstered, it's hard to pin down the exact source. One thing can be said is that it is not the pulse pistol that Destro came with.

The AK-47 with scope is another tough one to call. Everything there is from the POC Shock Trooper except for the rear stock, it's missing. I could not find an exact match that uses this tooling without the stock. Could the stock be Photoshopped out of the picture?

That's all for now, see you all for the next reveal.

The AK comes from Renegades Firefly.
YOJOE.COM | Firefly (http://www.yojoe.com/action/11/firefly23.shtml)

[dominic.18]

I actually don't like this figure. It will be the first club figure that I just think is a bad combination. The body just looks all wrong for this figure and I'm not impressed with the paint choices

[Xenos]

And I'm pretty sure the pistol comes from PoC Beachhead, just like the rifle.

[Falcone]

The tie does not fit the character. Only one of three that I'm not too fond of, not a terrible start.

[07GT500 COBRA]

BBTS has em...29.99...

Thank you, sir!

[07GT500 COBRA]

I'm so glad my first Con is gonna be this one! Oktober Guard WOOHOO!

Me too! See you there.

[07GT500 COBRA]

They just hand it out to you when you pick up your set.

That works too!

[ChaplainAsst]

This is the first one that I would definitely keep my custom Brekhov of over the Club version. And why no cigar if they are going to make a custom head?

[RolandofGilead]

I'm going to wait on buying that personnel carrier from BBTS until I find out what the club will have to offer at the con. I liked one Tanker's suggestion of an upgraded Jungle Cutter from the Indiana Jones line.

[Jedi_Master_Ben]

I love the first two figures shown so far, nice selection of parts, and some surprizes along the way. With COLONEL BREKHOV, I have to say it took me by surprize, more like a shock and awe effect. The inital reaction was a" WTF!!!" that's not how he looks in the comics. But as someone pointed out, he looks more like a commissar/ field marshal. If that was the intent in bring the character to a more modern look, then I would have just kept the lower arms from ROC Destro figure and kept it as a over coat. I can also see a new Black Major using this body construction too. I tell ya, he is growing on me the more I keep looking at him.

[kingofpain26]

Is there a list anywhere of the different parachute drop figures? I know last year it was the Tele-Viper variant, the year before was Flint, and the year before that was the 12" CG.

Yojoe has them. they were on the club's store.

to my knowledge: (the ones I attended)

2011: Python Televiper
2010: "prison bitch" Prison escape Flint
2009: 12 inch Crimson Guard
2008: New Sculpt Sky Bat
2007: Sigma Six Ninja viper
2006: New sculpt Iron grenadier

Cmderinchief or roshan could illuminate you further... or that weird guy with the goggles...

[Xenos]

The thing about this figure is that if you took off the tie and rolled up the sleeves, it would pretty much be a perfect representation of him. So, I don't really have a problem with this just being his pre-mission look. And like I said earlier, toss this head on a Red Star body, and it'd be pretty much exactly like the comic.

As far as a cigar goes, I'm guessing that Hasbro would never let the club make a GI Joe that is smoking. You just know that would end up on CNN or something.

[Jedi_Master_Ben]

As far as a cigar goes, I'm guessing that Hasbro would never let the club make a GI Joe that is smoking. You just know that would end up on CNN or something.

I have to agree here, Hasbro had to do the same with a Star Wars Character that smoked in The Attack of the Clones. Dexter I think was his name. They sculpted the piece and last minute removed it from the figure production.

[chickenbroth]

Me too! See you there.

Cool Man!

[Starfighter]

For those that do not know, Last years Parachute drop figure is actually an individual and not a troop builder according to his Filecard. I wish they had at least given him a code-name:

Python Patrol Communications

Code Name: Python Tele-Viper Officer

File Name: Unknown
Primary Military Specialty: Communications
Secondary Military Specialty: Infantry/Parachute Qualified
Birthplace: Unknown

The Python Tele-Viper Officer was once captured on assignment in North America and, upon being freed, was banished to Python Patrol headquarters in Brazil as punishment. His spirit unbroken, he vowed to prove he has what it takes to gain the respect of Cobra Commander, regardless. He has become something of a miricle worker, keeping cutting edge equipment in perfect working condition despite jungle heat and humidity. His secondary goal of cracking the encryption codes of listen g stations right in his own backyard remain elusive, although hd is beginning to suspect it was an impossible side mission designed to keep him busy permanently.


Being signed to such an inhospitable post as the Amazon means he not only has to keep his team at peak efficiency, but also their equipment. This often involves under radar reflective parachutes to drop stealthy into locations his team has secured. This allows him to make emergency repairs, perform surprise inspections, and personally deliver information in case of telecommunications failure, all without breaking stealth protocols. Nevertheless, can he keep his team functioning when G.I. Joe comes and turns them off once and for all?


"If I have to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft, your radio better be really broken."

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/DSCF0020.jpg

[chickenbroth]

Not super crazy about the Destro body for Brekhov. I used it for for my custom Schrage so he looks like the back of yearbook 2. I'm still happy though with the 3 we've been shown so far.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/chickenbroth74/P1020778.jpg

[FlintWO2]

Ok, I love the head sculpt and the hat, and the choice of weapons is pretty cool. I also really like the figure, but only if we already had a proper field Brehov. This is board meeting KGB Brekhov. So great head sculpt, great hat, great web-gear and accessories, torso choice not so great. Good figure just not a great figure, and definitely NOT what the club should have done for the arms and torso. I am scratching my head a little over this one. :P

[turner]

This brekhov is lousy all around. The hat is rediculously huge. The whole destro body is wrong. Wrong in term of accuracy to his comic appearances, but also wrong in terms of his character. He's not an aristocratic tie wearing type. Just lousy. A simple red star repaint would have been tons better.

[07GT500 COBRA]

The thing about this figure is that if you took off the tie and rolled up the sleeves, it would pretty much be a perfect representation of him. So, I don't really have a problem with this just being his pre-mission look. And like I said earlier, toss this head on a Red Star body, and it'd be pretty much exactly like the comic.

As far as a cigar goes, I'm guessing that Hasbro would never let the club make a GI Joe that is smoking. You just know that would end up on CNN or something.

Yeah, considering candy cigarettes were banned some years ago, ANY form of marketing or promoting of smoking to kids is illegal. The cigar will have to be DYI custom. And, honestly, how hard is that going to be?

[Lody]

Yojoe has them. they were on the club's store.

to my knowledge: (the ones I attended)

2011: Python Televiper
2010: "prison bitch" Prison escape Flint
2009: 12 inch Crimson Guard
2008: New Sculpt Sky Bat
2007: Sigma Six Ninja viper
2006: New sculpt Iron grenadier

Cmderinchief or roshan could illuminate you further... or that weird guy with the goggles...

2005 was the Jungle Viper
2004 didn't have one
2003 Air Viper (Vapor repaint)
2002 was Dusty

[Magick]

People are complaining about about Brechov, but no one has any issues with Daina's ROC SE legs? She has sweat pants and sneakers!

Despite the minor flaws on any of these figures.. I am liking this set so far.

[Xenos]

Yojoe has them. they were on the club's store.

to my knowledge: (the ones I attended)

2011: Python Televiper
2010: "prison bitch" Prison escape Flint
2009: 12 inch Crimson Guard
2008: New Sculpt Sky Bat
2007: Sigma Six Ninja viper
2006: New sculpt Iron grenadier

Cmderinchief or roshan could illuminate you further... or that weird guy with the goggles...

2005 was the Jungle Viper
2004 didn't have one
2003 Air Viper (Vapor repaint)
2002 was Dusty

Thanks guys. I was having a hard time finding them all on Yojoe.

[Waspinator]

Awesome! Will they have sets for sale online?

[kingofpain26]

Awesome! Will they have sets for sale online?


registration should be up in a week or so. we are at 2 months to Joecon...usually they are 4- 6 months in advance

[Waspinator]

registration should be up in a week or so. we are at 2 months to Joecon...usually they are 4- 6 months in advance

I'm not going to the show and unfortunately never been to a Gi Joe con. Can I buy my figures then and have them shipped? Or is it open to only attendees? I am a club member. Thank you!

[Jmacq1]

I love the first two figures shown so far, nice selection of parts, and some surprizes along the way. With COLONEL BREKHOV, I have to say it took me by surprize, more like a shock and awe effect. The inital reaction was a" WTF!!!" that's not how he looks in the comics. But as someone pointed out, he looks more like a commissar/ field marshal. If that was the intent in bring the character to a more modern look, then I would have just kept the lower arms from ROC Destro figure and kept it as a over coat. I can also see a new Black Major using this body construction too. I tell ya, he is growing on me the more I keep looking at him.

The thing about this figure is that if you took off the tie and rolled up the sleeves, it would pretty much be a perfect representation of him. So, I don't really have a problem with this just being his pre-mission look. And like I said earlier, toss this head on a Red Star body, and it'd be pretty much exactly like the comic.

As far as a cigar goes, I'm guessing that Hasbro would never let the club make a GI Joe that is smoking. You just know that would end up on CNN or something.

If anything, this choice of parts makes me think that somewhere in the mix we are in fact likely to get a "classic-colors" Red Star at the Convention. Because otherwise it would've been too simple just to put this head on the existing tooling used for Red Star to save effort and money, and few people would likely have complained (too much). Plus as noted, if they give us a "classic" Red Star, then you can swap this head onto the comic-pack Red Star for a more "field accurate" Brekhov...best of both worlds.

Anyway, I really dig this construction precisely because it does differentiate him from Red Star. This to me can make him the "Hawk" of the Oktober Guard while Red Star takes the "Duke" role. Really looking forward to seeing how they pull off Horror Show and Dragonsky, because it definitely looks like they're going with the "classic" Oktober Guard lineup.

Also: I'm predicting this set will sell out even faster than last year's....Club woes or not.

[Duffmann]

I'm not going to the show and unfortunately never been to a Gi Joe con. Can I buy my figures then and have them shipped? Or is it open to only attendees? I am a club member. Thank you!

Last year they had what was called the Homefront hero's package. It was for people like yourself unable to attend. So you will have the option to buy a set and have it shipped to you. Below is last years prices.

The Homefront Hero’s Package
($305 for Club Officer level members and $355 for others) consists of:
• Boxed set of figures from the American Hero’s Package.
• Does not include admittance to the show or Name Badge.
• All items shipped three to four weeks after the show to your home.
• This package is for those who cannot attend the show.
• If you order this package before March 1, 2011, domestic shipping
is FREE!

[rdodger]

I'm really liking this set so far.

[Trigue]

This brekhov is lousy all around. The hat is rediculously huge. The whole destro body is wrong. Wrong in term of accuracy to his comic appearances, but also wrong in terms of his character. He's not an aristocratic tie wearing type. Just lousy. A simple red star repaint would have been tons better.

In defense of the hat, check out some Russian Mayday parade videos on youtube. Those Russians love rediculously huge officer hats! But I agree with you, I think I would of prefered a Red Star repaint with better arms. I like the figure, it looks good but it just doesn't look like Brekhov. Make for a dang good commisar or something though. I don't which one throws it off more. The tie or the huge colar, or his rank boards on his shoulders sticking up into the air. Change the hat for an old steel pot helmet, paint his pants green and he'd pass for a WWII U.S. Army officer.

I have to give the club credit for making a good figure. Doesn't change my opinion that this is going to be the best set they've ever made. But this figure just is not Brekhov to me.

[Waspinator]

Last year they had what was called the Homefront hero's package. It was for people like yourself unable to attend. So you will have the option to buy a set and have it shipped to you. Below is last years prices.

The Homefront Hero’s Package
($305 for Club Officer level members and $355 for others) consists of:
• Boxed set of figures from the American Hero’s Package.
• Does not include admittance to the show or Name Badge.
• All items shipped three to four weeks after the show to your home.
• This package is for those who cannot attend the show.
• If you order this package before March 1, 2011, domestic shipping
is FREE!

Thank you!!

[kingofpain26]

If anything, this choice of parts makes me think that somewhere in the mix we are in fact likely to get a "classic-colors" Red Star at the Convention. Because otherwise it would've been too simple just to put this head on the existing tooling used for Red Star to save effort and money, and few people would likely have complained (too much). Plus as noted, if they give us a "classic" Red Star, then you can swap this head onto the comic-pack Red Star for a more "field accurate" Brekhov...best of both worlds.

Anyway, I really dig this construction precisely because it does differentiate him from Red Star. This to me can make him the "Hawk" of the Oktober Guard while Red Star takes the "Duke" role. Really looking forward to seeing how they pull off Horror Show and Dragonsky, because it definitely looks like they're going with the "classic" Oktober Guard lineup.

Also: I'm predicting this set will sell out even faster than last year's....Club woes or not.

my thoughts exactly.

registration will be almost as short as SDCC.

[Bernit69]

Great figs...to bad most of us will never get them unless we sell a arm and leg.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Great figs...to bad most of us will never get them unless we sell a arm and leg.

I know it sux...we could be buying these at retail...but oh no we need more of the same old junk we always get from movie lines.....blech...wish the Joe club would do repeats of single figures once the sub thing takes off. Liek reissues of single releases of all of the 25th anni boxed set figures thrown in with some new characters (maybe with different paint apps so those with the sets wont get all pissy)

[RolandofGilead]

So we're expecting the sets to go on sale in a couple of weeks? I'm buying the homefront heroes package for one of the sets plus I'm going to buy a bagged set. If we end up getting some sweet Iron Grenadiers I hope to get another set, if I can afford it.

[kingofpain26]

all this speculation is making me antsy on what the Exclusives are...

especially the Vehicle.
it would be AWESOME if the somehow got a hold of the Lanard 6wd buggy mold.

[CrimsonGuard101]

all this speculation is making me antsy on what the Exclusives are...

especially the Vehicle.
it would be AWESOME if the somehow got a hold of the Lanard 6wd buggy mold.

LOL...cold day in hades for that to ever happen :)

[RolandofGilead]

What about someone's suggestion that the club could do something by retooling the Jungle Cutter from the Indy Jones line?

http://secondhandsanta.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/indiana-jones-side.jpg

[Waspinator]

What about someone's suggestion that the club could do something by retooling the Jungle Cutter from the Indy Jones line?

http://secondhandsanta.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/indiana-jones-side.jpg

I read something that they can't do a line crossover like that. They can't use a existing tooled figure or vehicle and bring it to a different toyline.

[kneroh]

I read something that they can't do a line crossover like that. They can't use a existing tooled figure or vehicle and bring it to a different toyline.

They used a Star Wars playset for the Red Shadows bunker, an Indy Car for the 2010 con.

YOJOE.COM | Red Shadows Secret Base (http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/10/redshadowsbase/)

YOJOE.COM | Red Shadows Staff Car (http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/10/staffcar/)

[RolandofGilead]

Not true. They made a Red Shadows Staff Car out of an Indy Jones vehicle:

http://perso.wanadoo.es/gbarsi1/hawk/GIJoe/Micole/Fotos/10-Red%20shadows%20staff%20car.jpg

And a Headquarters from an old Power of the Force Star Wars set:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GI-Joe-2010-Convention-Red-Shadows-Secret-Base-MIB-LTD-/08/!BspeJo!CWk~$%28KGrHqQOKj4EvikVnUDSBL4w!i0hqQ~~_35 .JPG

[OreoBuilder]

Hello folks,

For those folks who are interested in the parts breakdown, this is what I was able to come up with:

* Head - New Sculpt
* Hat - Indiana Jones Col Dovchenko
* Torso - ROC Destro
* Upper arms - ROC Destro
* Lower Arms - Resolute Duke
* Legs - ROC Destro
* Web Gear - Snake Eyes (Arctic)
* Holster - ROC Destro
* Pistol - (not fully shown) Possible POC Beachhead
* AK-47 with scope - Renegades Firefly
* Assult Rifle - POC Beachhead



The uppers arms are from PoC Shock Trooper.

OB

[CrimsonGuard101]

Not true. They made a Red Shadows Staff Car out of an Indy Jones vehicle:

http://perso.wanadoo.es/gbarsi1/hawk/GIJoe/Micole/Fotos/10-Red%20shadows%20staff%20car.jpg

And a Headquarters from an old Power of the Force Star Wars set:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GI-Joe-2010-Convention-Red-Shadows-Secret-Base-MIB-LTD-/08/!BspeJo!CWk~$%28KGrHqQOKj4EvikVnUDSBL4w!i0hqQ~~_35 .JPG

This...it can and will be done. It may be a new Hasbromanlaw at this point since those 2 were last made but I havent seen anything about that specifically.

[galactron22]

He's wearing a suit...?

[kingofpain26]

This...it can and will be done. It may be a new Hasbromanlaw at this point since those 2 were last made but I havent seen anything about that specifically.

all they need is clearance from the other department and licence owner. In order to get the exclusive vehicles from the R.I. con, Lucasarts stated that it had to look NOTHING like the originals.

Most recently they used G.I.Joe molds for the Iron Man II Nick Fury.

...it wouldnt be a stretch for the club to use a Lanard retooled mold, considering Lanard used retooled RAH molds.

...if the molds exist

[wormser]

here is a link to catch some people up to speed

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

[cobracobra]

I am becoming less interested in this. Where is Horrorshow!?

[Xenos]

I think Horrorshow is the last OG they will show off. I have a feeling htat he's going to have a lot of new tooling. Kind of like Big Boa in the FSS.

[JoeMama]

Is that a kickstart head swap?

[Artistix]

Totally loving all the Oktober Guard shown so far. Daina & Brekhov particularly are just awesome!

[JoeMama]

I'm not getting into these ... Oktober Guard never did anything for me, Red Star was a miss in the 25th line for me, can't dig it.

[Gothiczartan]

so if they don't get dragonsky right, I'm heading to a drawing board and do a turn around for his comic book accurate.

[Kaboomskie]

I went to the web page and checked the boxed set preview...

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

Seriously, $300 for 10 figs?

[Lody]

I went to the web page and checked the boxed set preview...

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

Seriously, $300 for 10 figs?

No

$300 for 15 figures

[Trigue]

I went to the web page and checked the boxed set preview...

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

Seriously, $300 for 10 figs?

15 figures, atleast one of them on the list will be a Troop builder, and there will most likely be 6 of them in the box. If they do like last year. Or maybe two will be a troop builder and it'll be split up. But either way it'll be 15 figures in the box set.

[dominic.18]

Im pretty sure I'm gonna skip this set

[07GT500 COBRA]

I guess I'll just have to buy up the extra sets that people are skipping out on. :)

[Black Llama]

I went to the web page and checked the boxed set preview...

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

Seriously, $300 for 10 figs?

Also, we have no idea if it's going to be 300 or possibly more. Costs have gone up, could be closer to 400 this year. We'll know as soon as they open registration.

[Medcom77]

being that i've never made it to a joecon nor gotten any of the exclusives before, minus second hand market, is it possible to purchase a set?

[kneroh]

being that i've never made it to a joecon nor gotten any of the exclusives before, minus second hand market, is it possible to purchase a set?

Years past they've had an option for a "hometown heroes package" that allows non-attending collectors to buy the set when registration goes up.

[Medcom77]

nice, is that just for the box sets or for all of the con exclusives?

[Black Llama]

I guess I'll just have to buy up the extra sets that people are skipping out on. :)

I want to go back and quote all of these people and start a thread when they are bitching about having to pay $140 a figure on Ebay.

Which I will make sure I buy an extra bagged set to scalp the ever loving hell out of. Now, who want's to by my Footloose... dirt cheap, 200$ shipped :D

[kneroh]

nice, is that just for the box sets or for all of the con exclusives?

Just the box set (and a bagged set if you wanted it) The vehicles and other figure packs, or specialty items aren't part of it. You have to attend to get those unless you're really lucky and they don't sell out. Which is all but impossible.

[RolandofGilead]

I went to the web page and checked the boxed set preview...

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

Seriously, $300 for 10 figs?

No

$300 for 15 figures

Well that's different then. :D

[Duffmann]

The cost will be $310-$325 this year. I only say this becuase this years Bot Con set was $340 and the Bot Con sets are usually $10-$25 more than the Joe Con sets in the past.

[fearthehoss75]

If anyone is able to grab one of these set for me bagged for my personel collection I would gladly pay in advance! please please PM if you can. Thanks!

[RolandofGilead]

If you buy a boxed set, then you can buy one bagged set as well, correct? Do you need to buy another boxed set for another bagged one? Do they let you buy more than one boxed set at a time?

I can't remember all the restrictions. They no longer have older con sets up for sale at the Joe Club website like they used to.

[bluesparrow]

If you buy a boxed set you can buy a bagged set.

I don't know if you can preorder more than one boxed set, though I suppose you could if you used somebody else's account.

[Duffmann]

If you buy a boxed set, then you can buy one bagged set as well, correct? Do you need to buy another boxed set for another bagged one? Do they let you buy more than one boxed set at a time?

I can't remember all the restrictions. They no longer have older con sets up for sale at the Joe Club website like they used to.

Yes each boxed set you buy you can get a bagged set.

[RolandofGilead]

If you buy a boxed set you can buy a bagged set.

I don't know if you can preorder more than one boxed set, though I suppose you could if you used somebody else's account.

Yes each boxed set you buy you can get a bagged set.

Thankee Sai.

So there is a limit of one per membership? Not that I could afford more than one, but I'm just curious.

[Dem_Yoe'z!]

Thankee Sai.

So there is a limit of one per membership? Not that I could afford more than one, but I'm just curious.

Initially it is one bagged set pre boxed set ordered, but if they have any left after a while they will open them up for anyone to buy (like they did the 2009 bagged sets). However I suspect this set will sell out even before the show like the MB2 set did.

[Duffmann]

Thankee Sai.

So there is a limit of one per membership? Not that I could afford more than one, but I'm just curious.

as far as i know you can buy as many sets as you like. i saw 1 guy last year walk out with about 10 boxed sets.

[RolandofGilead]

I'll just have to wait and see how much money I can have saved up for this.

[neapolitan joe]

Without the cigar!?

[07GT500 COBRA]

Without the cigar!?

That's what Bill Clinton said!

[kneroh]

That's what Bill Clinton said!

fresh.

I want to hear your john wayne bobbit material.

[RolandofGilead]

Is the club going to eventually go back to selling things besides club memberships on their site? I miss the days of paging through their toys.

[Xenos]

Is the club going to eventually go back to selling things besides club memberships on their site? I miss the days of paging through their toys.

My guess is that they will get the store back up and running at full speed after they are done with the cons.

[Magick]

as far as i know you can buy as many sets as you like. i saw 1 guy last year walk out with about 10 boxed sets.

From the club, you can get the Golden Ticket and with that you can order up to 3 box sets and bagged sets. Most people you see walking out with a lot of box sets probably bought them from other people. That is how I pick up sets for guys on here. And some people just buy the box.. no figures.. so some of the people who multiples may just have empty boxes.

[RolandofGilead]

Is the Golden Ticket for attendees only? Do you have to buy three each?

[kneroh]

Is the Golden Ticket for attendees only? Do you have to buy three each?

Yes, you have to attend to get the golden ticket package. And no, there's no minimum you have to buy... well except for the 1 box set that comes with the package.

[RolandofGilead]

Sorry for all the questions, I don't mean to annoy everyone.

[kingofpain26]

are they even doing the golden ticket this year? did Botcon have it?

[felyxz]

are they even doing the golden ticket this year? did Botcon have it?


i hope not. it was a huge debcale last year.

[Arbrias]

are they even doing the golden ticket this year? did Botcon have it?

Botcon had it this year. I havn't seen anybody on their boards complaining about it this year but they seemed to have upped the production numbers on the Botcon Exclusives so it's probably not an issue. Hopefully we will get the same treatment on the Joe side.

[Fred Broca XIII]

How do I get my hands on these without paying for a plane ticket, or paying $500 on ebay?...(If I can't, I'm reserving a big middle finger for hasbro)

[Arbrias]

How do I get my hands on these without paying for a plane ticket, or paying $500 on ebay?...(If I can't, I'm reserving a big middle finger for hasbro)

Every year the club offers a "Homefront Heroes" package that includes the 15 figure box set. You can order it from the comfort of your home and they send it a few weeks after they get back from the convention. It costs the same as signing up for a package to attend.

[WildWeaselZ06]

How do I get my hands on these without paying for a plane ticket, or paying $500 on ebay?...(If I can't, I'm reserving a big middle finger for hasbro)

Like they said above, and this is put on by the GIJoe Collectors Club. Not Hasbro. It's a common misconception.

[WildWeaselZ06]

I don't think you need a golden ticket to buy multiples of the boxed set, just the exclusives.

[Black Llama]

How do I get my hands on these without paying for a plane ticket, or paying $500 on ebay?...(If I can't, I'm reserving a big middle finger for hasbro)

What does Hasbro have to do with your lack of attending Con? If you are a club member, and if they have any extras they will be for sale.

If they don't, well shit. These are con exclusives. They just happen to sell any leftovers to the general public. So if you don't get one, blame yourself, not Hasbro.

[Kaboomskie]

Kids, no one needs to be sad not getting the set because so far, Daina, Shrage and Brekhov don't look comic nor o-ring accurate. I was thinking of getting a set being an Oktober Guard fan but Brekhov with the necktie (Roc Destro mold) ain't my cup of tea.

I'm willing to spend $400 for an Oktober Guard set provided it's 100% comic or o-ring accurate, we deserve it for an astronomical price.

So thank heavens they are not. I'd only pay retail price for the Club's version though. To make it clear to those getting the set, I'm not sad nor bitter for not getting the set, in fact I'm happy for you guys that the Club's version is acceptable for you. I'm only sad for myself because I can't make myself like the first 3 Guards so far. :(

[bluesparrow]

Personally I don't care that much about costume or deco accuracy as long as the figures look good(so far they're lacking the wow factor for me). But I do realize I'm in the minority on that, and I empathize with the collectors who feel burned by the inaccuracy.

That said, is anyone considering getting some Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull toys to go with this set? The Jungle Cutter vehicle from that line is surprisingly badass.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ey2gk6h81Js/TmZQx4ugPUI/AAAAAAAADH4/kmUBd8uRTJQ/s1600/4334148316_332df1f31b.jpg

[Magick]

I don't think you need a golden ticket to buy multiples of the boxed set, just the exclusives.

Only the Golden Ticket holders can buy more than one boxed and bagged sets. Regular ticket holders are restricted to one box and one bagged set. Most people try and find members who are either selling their sets or that are willing to buy a bagged set for you if they didn't already get their or want theirs. Same goes for the extras.. Golden ticket holders can get up to three of each item, where normal ticket holders are restricted to whatever they put the limit to for that item.

Sucks though.. This is the reason why the Carded Dial Tone was gone before the doors even opened for the General Public on Sat. As well as pretty much everything else. I think all hat was left for the general public was the Mickey Mouse CC. And it disappeared shortly after that. So basically, people who only came on Sunday missed out on everything unless they paid the ungodly prices of some of the vendors who had stuff they purchased to turn around and make a profit off of.

[GI abe444]

I'm loving all three ! This is what i'm talking about Hasbro!

[will_winkie]

for those who care now they have a twelve inch set preview up!
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

[Nirvana]

for those who care now they have a twelve inch set preview up!
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

err, why is the Adventurer white?

[Xenos]

for those who care now they have a twelve inch set preview up!
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/RAH12set-preview.cfm)

It's interesting that the 12" set is "GI Joe vs. ???". Do they normally have a bad guy in the 12" set? I don't remember them doing that in the past.

[chuckles32]

Not sure where you got the info only golden ticket holders can buy more than one con set and bagged set. Anyone can buy multiple box sets and bagged sets, as long as for each bagged set you bought a box set first. You then get one for each of those the free exclusive item. The rub of it comes when you try to buy the "extra" exclusives, if you only have one badge because you bought four sets you're still one person and can only buy one of each until everyone gets a shot, UNLESS you are a gold badge holder. Eh, so spend tons extra so you can sell them or get them for others. I'll just go with my wife, get one set for me, buy one extra set to sell and make some money back and cover her attendance fees since she is only coming for a few things and mostly there to spend time in New Orleans, and then I can have fun without worrying about going back through the line multiple times.

[MJjoe4life]

[QUOTE=chuckles32;3572300]Not sure where you got the info only golden ticket holders can buy more than one con set and bagged set. Anyone can buy multiple box sets and bagged sets, as long as for each bagged set you bought a box set first. QUOTE]

You r right about how the golden ticket worked. Buy as many box sets and equal bagged sets as u want. The golden ticket got u n line n front of the regular and u got to buy 3 times the limit on the exclusives.

[Magick]

Not sure where you got the info only golden ticket holders can buy more than one con set and bagged set. Anyone can buy multiple box sets and bagged sets, as long as for each bagged set you bought a box set first. You then get one for each of those the free exclusive item. The rub of it comes when you try to buy the "extra" exclusives, if you only have one badge because you bought four sets you're still one person and can only buy one of each until everyone gets a shot, UNLESS you are a gold badge holder. Eh, so spend tons extra so you can sell them or get them for others. I'll just go with my wife, get one set for me, buy one extra set to sell and make some money back and cover her attendance fees since she is only coming for a few things and mostly there to spend time in New Orleans, and then I can have fun without worrying about going back through the line multiple times.

I have more than one badge every time I go.. I have a dealer badge, and my reg. con badge and I have never been able to buy a second box set. I usually have to resort to having some of the 12" collectors buy them for me.. or have people who didn't pick up a bagged set purchase them for me.

As far as I understand it is one boxed/bagged set per registration.. so yeah, I could buy more if I registered more than once.. But I may as well get the Golden ticket if I was going to do that. The reson I don't is cause I never know who will want me to pick up items for them until after registration... this year thankfully, I have two people who already stepped up and may go ahead and get the golden ticket so that we are all set on the sets.. then worry about the extras after that.

[RolandofGilead]

I have more than one badge every time I go.. I have a dealer badge, and my reg. con badge and I have never been able to buy a second box set. I usually have to resort to having some of the 12" collectors buy them for me.. or have people who didn't pick up a bagged set purchase them for me.

As far as I understand it is one boxed/bagged set per registration.. so yeah, I could buy more if I registered more than once.. But I may as well get the Golden ticket if I was going to do that. The reson I don't is cause I never know who will want me to pick up items for them until after registration... this year thankfully, I have two people who already stepped up and may go ahead and get the golden ticket so that we are all set on the sets.. then worry about the extras after that.

Too bad I missed THAT boat.

[Magick]

LOL.. Sorry. They contacted me shortly after they mentioned where con was going to be... Hell we didn't even know what the set was yet.

[chuckles32]

Eh, in 2009 I bought four sets, and in Dallas I bought four sets, and it was just me picking them up, four boxes and four bagged sets. It don't matter cash flow dictates those days are behind me, and really one set if it isn't a diehard builder set for me is just fine.

[RolandofGilead]

Still waiting on the next reveal.

[mike000]

I keep checking. They are killing me with curiosity.

[WildWeaselZ06]

I keep checking. They are killing me with curiosity.

Ditto

[Duffmann]

maybe tomorrow

[RolandofGilead]

http://www.shoot-me-now.com/wp-content/i-hope-it-will-last.gif
The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last

[07GT500 COBRA]

Damn, it's a slow news day. We need a reveal to liven things up.

[Starfighter]

Perhaps, it will be at 4 p.m. CST?

[07GT500 COBRA]

^ Nope.

[Trigue]

Well they should be doing something. They have made 5 updates today on thier facebook on the club and on the joecon pages.

edit: read through a bunch of posts, there won't be an update today. they have the day off.

[Black Rose]

Hopefully tomorrow we'll get a reveal since they have today off.

[RolandofGilead]

Will one of the locals please drive by their office and let them know we've waited long enough?

[Nirvana]

Well they should be doing something. They have made 5 updates today on thier facebook on the club and on the joecon pages.

edit: read through a bunch of posts, there won't be an update today. they have the day off.

So today's update is: There is no update. :D

Will one of the locals please drive by their office and let them know we've waited long enough?

Gated community, IIRC, from one of the Ft Worth tankers. ;)

[RolandofGilead]

Gated community, IIRC, from one of the Ft Worth tankers. ;)

There are ways around that. I'm not saying a brick through the window or anything, but I'm sure you could get their attention.

[Magick]

Gated community less than a mile down the road from me. The gate is usually open until after dark. LOL

[Magick]

Not at all in Ft. Worth though.. it's in Azle. I run into Club workers just about every time I go shopping at Wal Mart. LOL

[RolandofGilead]

Gated community less than a mile down the road from me. The gate is usually open until after dark. LOL

Not at all in Ft. Worth though.. it's in Azle. I run into Club workers just about every time I go shopping at Wal Mart. LOL

Then what are you doing still posting here? Get over there and tell them they can rest when they're dead. Now is the time for more Joe Con posts.

[Gothiczartan]

We'll see how the rest of them look and not I doubt it if they are going to have dragonsky comic book accurate on not having him at all. I'm still looking forward for the set.

[Magick]

Then what are you doing still posting here? Get over there and tell them they can rest when they're dead. Now is the time for more Joe Con posts.

The funny thing is that the club operates completely out of their home.. so simply moving a picture over and pressing post... is apparently impossible. LOL

[WildWeaselZ06]

I'll support the club on this, they just finished botcon and dealing with all of that was probably exhausting. I used to deal with the conventioneers when I worked on Bourbon St and it takes a lot out of you. I to am looking forward to the next reveal, there's always tomorrow.

[Tanksmasher]

Well at least the club is consistently inconsistent.

[Trigue]

They just spent like a whole week dealing with Transformers fans, thats gotta be somewhere between dealing with hardcore Trekies and Star Wars fans.

[gyrapados]

They just spent like a whole week dealing with Transformers fans, thats gotta be somewhere between dealing with hardcore Trekies and Star Wars fans.

Please don't disrespect Star Wars by including the word Trekies in the same sentence. :)

[kingofpain26]

They just spent like a whole week dealing with Transformers fans, thats gotta be somewhere between dealing with hardcore Trekies and Star Wars fans.

well...

Botcon needed a Police detail because of fights at Bingo...

Joecon doesn't have that problem.

[Black Llama]

How about they just open registration :D I'll be happy then!

[Duffmann]

well...

Botcon needed a Police detail because of fights at Bingo...

Joecon doesn't have that problem.

man that is nuts, what the hell is up with that.

[07GT500 COBRA]

I wish they would SHOW us something to end this HORRORble wait.

[rdodger]

I wish they would SHOW us something to end this HORRORble wait.

I see what you did there. Nice.

[rdodger]

Please don't disrespect Star Wars by including the word Trekies in the same sentence. :)

I believe the preferred term is Trekkers.

[kennywr22]

New reveal today! 3pm eastern time.

[WildWeaselZ06]

Why, that's right when I gotta go to work.

[RolandofGilead]

Two hours to go.

[Sciencefriction]

Finally, lol. I can't wait. I'm liking everything so far.

[MJjoe4life]

Can't wait to see who is next.

[Tanksmasher]

Bout effing time!

[turner]

personally, after all the effort in researching (I actually made a chart that tracked the various appearances of the guard members in their various outfits and outfit colors and hair color), and hours spent working on 10 Guard member customs (3 of which I re-did on top of that, another I have in process on a re-do), I am both pleasantly surprised at the great job the club did (on Daina's head sculpt and Shrage all around) and literally disgusted at their "colonel brekhov."

Looking forward to seeing the rest, whether they'll be lazy re-imaginings or accurate efforts.

[07GT500 COBRA]

1 hour.

[sudelaya]

*Bites finger nails*

[Sciencefriction]

Well, it's seven minutes past 3.. lol.

[fogger1138]

1 hour.

It's after 3 pm EST now.

[Starfighter]

I wish they would SHOW us something to end this HORRORble wait.

Nah, there is a Stormavik brewing. Isn't the reveal at 2 p.m. CST?

[fogger1138]

Nah, there is a Stormavik brewing. Isn't the reveal at 2 p.m. CST?

Isn't 2 pm CST the same as 3 pm EST?

[Starfighter]

Isn't 2 pm CST the same as 3 pm EST?

Yes. Also, how is it going buddy? I have not been over to the 1:18th lately. I hope all is well. Are you getting the new BBi 1:18 VFA-86 "Sidewinders" F/A-18 Hornet coming out this July?

[Tanksmasher]

Well........?

[07GT500 COBRA]

It's after 3 pm EST now.

Doh. I was thinking central time.

[Sciencefriction]

It's up. Looks good from what I can see of the head, the picture won't load though.

[This I Command!]

Stormavik!!!

[straightedge]

Yeah, thumbnail's up but no figure...

EDIT: "It's working now, man. It's working!"

EDIT2: Ewwwll, Arctic Destro arms? Not my first choice, but it does give him a little armor and bulk. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either...