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

[CrimsonGuard101]

I am ok with not getting that Dragonsky guy...never heard of em cept fro a few customs here and there. And peopel are seriously whining about Voltar being in his traditional gold and purple outfit..everyoneeveryone wants a purple soviet flamethrower reapint of ROC charboril? I'll take Iron Bear...

[JediKnutt]

If the last figure isn't Horror Show, I won't even bother. Already very disappointed with this set.

[Xenos]

I think we will get Dragonsky with a figure 2 or 3 pk. I'm hoping we get a Lt. Gorky, Sgt. Misha, and Dragonsky 3-pk.

http://www.yojoe.com/action/06/cardedimages/comicpack101.jpg

That would be a perfect three pack. I bet they do that. Now I just need to figure out how I'll get my hands on it...

[RolandofGilead]

Looks like he'll fit in well with the rest of the OG, but he's certainly young for a General and not likely to become General Mayhem like I was thinking.

I'll be real disappointed when the rest of the Oktober Guard come out along with con vehicles, the parachute pack, or 2-3 figure packs. Those are always so damned expensive and hard to get for us permanent non-attendees.

[Duffmann]

I am OK with the figure and he is pretty nice I just don't get how he is a General when he looks like he is 20 some years old. Maybe the finally product will have a more weathered looking face or gray highlights but from what I see in the picture he looks really really young.

[Xenos]

If the last figure isn't Horror Show, I won't even bother. Already very disappointed with this set.

They've already confirmed that the last figure is Horror Show.

[JediKnutt]

I just saw that. Oops. I hope he is close to his comic look at least.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I am OK with the figure and he is pretty nice I just don't get how he is a General when he looks like he is 20 some years old. Maybe the finally product will have a more weathered looking face or gray highlights but from what I see in the picture he looks really really young.

Hey now...the leader of north korea has been looked at for years for his tactical knowledge and war planning skills and is now in control of a very poweful military and nuclear armed nation lol and hes barly 20 so why not?

[ozzie92]

I'm sure you're joking and know "why not." But in case you don't...

Korea is a dictatorship that passes down leadership (unless there is a coup). Besides, we are talking military leaders, not country heads. To hit the rank of general, you have to be not only an officer, but an officer with many years of experience to rise that high. It takes time. Actually, after colonel, it becomes a bit more political--not sure how General Patton ever made it, other than he was a damn fine soldier.

I'm actually pleased to get a new character--I'm cool with mixing in modern sculpts with my current Russian o-ring line-up--but he does look WAY TOO YOUNG. It does NOT make any sense.

[Davestro]

What about Big Bear? There is no mention of a para-drop figure...maybe he comes with a vehicle?

http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/92card/bigbear.jpg

[tycondrius]

wow liking the og in this so far.only prob i see with them doing a horrorshow is that theres no figurees even close to him to make a v1 lookalike without a lot of new tooling

[ozzie92]

For my nascar fans, it looks a bit like Kurt Busch just became a general! lol

[neapolitan joe]

No need for a new Oktober Guard's character.

[Trigue]

I think you guys keep forgetting, Misha and Gorky and the other new Guard most likely won't be in exclusives. They aren't part of the Guard yet when this story takes place. Course soon as I say that, you watch the club will have Dragonsky in a pack and the rest of the new Guard in other packs and this years con comic book will have Dragonsky and Daina telling the story about this mission to the new Guard.

If Dragonsky doesn't come with a vehicle or in a 2 or 3 pack with a Joe or an international figure I'll be shocked.

I like the new General, cool looking figure and good use of the parts. Although it looks like the neck is too long or the head doesn't go down far enough, or they just didn't push it down all the way.

[Duffmann]

The club just posted this. That makes me happy, I'm glad to see he will have a more mature look.

GIJoeCon (Official) There is gray at the temples, though it's tough to see in the photo.

GIJoeCon (Official) Also the light is filling in the detail in the face a bit.

[alaroc]

When I heard that we'd be getting a brand new OG fig named General Iron Bear I had envisioned an older guy with a beard. Dunno why, just what the name brought to mind. I think I'll do a head swap with SW. Sgt. Harkas. But otherwise, great fig and part use.

I have faith we'll get Dragonsky and Gorky (and maybe Misha) in the attendee 2- or 3-pack...

[Sgt Humpty]

He looks too young???

Wow, some of you guys obviously know some really old Generals! This guy looks to be right about the correct age. At least when I compare him to the two dozen or so Generals that I've interacted with.

[kneroh]

When I heard that we'd be getting a brand new OG fig named General Iron Bear I had envisioned an older guy with a beard. Dunno why, just what the name brought to mind. I think I'll do a head swap with SW. Sgt. Harkas. But otherwise, great fig and part use.

I have faith we'll get Dragonsky and Gorky (and maybe Misha) in the attendee 2- or 3-pack...

I was picturing the General from Die Hard 2. I don't know why.

[Turtle Master]

He is entirely the arctic Resolute Duke with new head, correct?

Seems a little weird that the colonel is wearing a tie and breeches while the general has a hooded coat. A missed opportunity.

[Duffmann]

When I heard that we'd be getting a brand new OG fig named General Iron Bear I had envisioned an older guy with a beard. Dunno why, just what the name brought to mind. I think I'll do a head swap with SW. Sgt. Harkas. But otherwise, great fig and part use.

I have faith we'll get Dragonsky and Gorky (and maybe Misha) in the attendee 2- or 3-pack...

Same here with the General being called Iron Bear I was expecting a much more rugged older looking harder and edgy figure and this guy looks good but very clean cut.

But the club has posted he will have some gray highlights to his hair, and that the light is filling in his face.

[jmlawn]

This is why you can't get product at the stores, they're to busy with this high price re-paint exclusive bullshit!
I haven't been able to complete a line since roc.

[kneroh]

This is why you can't get product at the stores, they're to busy with this high price re-paint exclusive bullshit!
I haven't been able to complete a line since roc.

The club is not hasbro. Stop commenting as if it were.

[neapolitan joe]

General Mayhem (v1) , YOJOE.COM | YoJoe.com: Dedicated to the G.I.Joe of the 80's, 90's and beyond! (http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/genmayhem.shtml)

[Black Llama]

I'm a bigger fan of General Nonsense.

[Sgt Humpty]

the club is not hasbro. Stop commenting as if it were.

WHY has this never been said before??? ;)

[Starfighter]

I think that we may get the Oktober Guard as well in the Con Attendee Exclusives.

My guesses:

-Parachute Drop Figure: Big Bear (After all, his military specialty is a Russian Paratrooper)

-LE 650 2-Pack: Ruslan & Wong

-LE 650 3-Pack: Lt. Gorky, Sgt. Misha & Dragonsky

-Club Exclusive Membership figure: Footloose

Of course things will change if we get a vehicle instead. However, just because they have not done it in the past, I would not rule out a 4-Pack with the Parachute Drop Figure to give us all of the team minus Red Star as we already have him from the comic pack with Duke.

Also, I think that the Club will give us an all new torso.chest for Horrorshow as well as a new head. They did state that they do have a lot of new tooling this year. None of the bigger body types would look good in torso/chest area for a Horrorshow figure. Plus, he is the last reveal to give it that wow factor.

[Davestro]

No para-drop figure this year according to Q&A. So will we see Big Bear at any point?

[Starfighter]

No para-drop figure this year according to Q&A. So will we see Big Bear at any point?

Well, perhaps a 5-Pack (Lt. Gorky, Sgt. Misha, Dragonsky, Big Bear, Ruslan & Wong) for the attendee exclusive. I know that they have not done it in the past, but then again, they have done a parachute drop figure for a decade straight. They may just change it up.

Of course, a Big Ben & Big Bear 2-Pack would be very cool too.

[kneroh]

WHY has this never been said before??? ;)

I will concede that the club is terrible at getting their products into stores and really focuses too hard on exclusives. :D

[Fast_Draw]

Isn't the attendee exclusive usually a small vehicle?

[Lifeline_MD]

I'm expecting that they won't be producing Ruslan or Wong as they're relatively minor OG characters. Mischa is also questionable.

Gorky, Big Bear and Dragonsky are the most known/wanted so I expect a 3-pack of them.

The others MAY appear in a second 3-pack, but I expect a vehicle of some sort as the other excluive.

Admittedly last year they did 2 vehicles a 2 figures, so 6 figures is not out of the question.

Whatever it is, I'm definitely going to have to hunt down in addition to the box set.

[RolandofGilead]

Those bastards!

[CrimsonGuard101]

This is why you can't get product at the stores, they're to busy with this high price re-paint exclusive bullshit!
I haven't been able to complete a line since roc.

Your not doing it right...if your truly collecting then youw oudl have complete collections during thier time, if not complete at this point then your spending a lot of money playing catch up...if your not...then your not doing it right ...any collection since ROC can easily be completed..if your motivated enough to get it done..and spend the money needed to do it...

[kneroh]

Isn't the attendee exclusive usually a small vehicle?

the freebie that you get at registration is

but then there are usuaully 2 or 3 mid size vehicles and some additional figures, singles, 2 packs and or 3 packs for sale that are all exclusive to con attendees.

[Dragasses]

I was picturing the General from Die Hard 2. I don't know why.
they made a die hard 2? , I have no recollection of that.

now, die hard 3 was pretty great.

[Starfighter]

Isn't the attendee exclusive usually a small vehicle?

Yes. However it has also been a figure. It is free for those that attend and purchased a boxed set or volunteered. However, there are another 4 to 5 figures as well that you have to pay for and are only convention attendee exclusives.

For those that do not know of the extras, see the following:

2009:
3-Pack (Sgt. Redmack, Sgt. Shimik & Sgt. Topson):
http://www.gijoecon.com/kc2009/images/3pack.jpg

2-Pack (Sgt. Manleh & Starduster):
http://www.gijoecon.com/kc2009/images/2pack.jpg

Vehicle w/ a Figure (S.A.F. Copter & Blades):
http://www.gijoecon.com/kc2009/images/blades.jpg

Free attendee Vehicle Exclusive (Crimson Command Copter):
http://www.gijoecon.com/kc2009/images/crimsoncopter.jpg

2011:
2-Pack (Trigger & Lightning)
http://gijoecon.com/fl2011/con11souvenirs.cfm

Vehicle w/ a Figure (Python Stinger & Python Motor-Viper)

Parachute Drop Figure (Python Tele-Viper Officer)

Vehicle w/o a Figure (Python Water Moccasin)

Mickey Mouse Cobra Commander

Attendee free Vehicle exclusive (Jungle Panther Tank)

[RolandofGilead]

How many times has the free attendee vehicle been a repainted Armadillo? :D

[WildWeaselZ06]

No para-drop figure this year according to Q&A. So will we see Big Bear at any point?

No paradrop. Wait a minute. That is one of the high ores I thought of the con?

[kneroh]

How many times has the free attendee vehicle been a repainted Armadillo? :D

Haha, just once, but once was MORE than enough.

[Black Llama]

The club has been throwing a bone to foreign collectors every year for the past few, so why would the 2 pack HAVE to be Oktober guard. There are still some Plastirama series 2 that we have not seen......

[Fast_Draw]

the freebie that you get at registration is

but then there are usuaully 2 or 3 mid size vehicles and some additional figures, singles, 2 packs and or 3 packs for sale that are all exclusive to con attendees.

I thought he was referring to the freebie. I know about the souvenirs. I highly doubt they have a 5-pack one. I mean, I guess if they have a 2 pack and a 3-pack, then it's basically a 5-pack (like in 2009). I'm only interested in the figures that will be related to the theme. I passed on the Micky Mouse CC last year for example.

[kneroh]

I thought he was referring to the freebie. I know about the souvenirs. I highly doubt they have a 5-pack one. I mean, I guess if they have a 2 pack and a 3-pack, then it's basically a 5-pack (like in 2009). I'm only interested in the figures that will be related to the theme. I passed on the Micky Mouse CC last year for example.

The biggest problem I see with a 5 pack is going to be the sticker shock from it. 2 figures, ok $40 doesn't seem like a lot of money, f' it, I'm on vacation, but once you hit that $100 mark that's when people really start to analyze what they're getting.

[neapolitan joe]

A General who nobody saw before in the comics, but why!?

[Xenos]

A General who nobody saw before in the comics, but why!?

Because he's a part of the storyline the club made for this convention. Keep in mind that before the last couple of years, the club was always making new characters for the convention sets. Personally, I'm fine with it as long as they get Dragonsky out to us somehow. Even if he's in an FSS or something.

[neapolitan joe]

Thank You, Xenos.
But I think he is a young General Mayhem or a linked chracter to Big Bear (maybe his father).

[Trigue]

I just can't see the club doing the entire Oktober Guard at one time. They could and it would be awesome if they did. But it would be removing the opportunity for them to use the rest of the team for another con set in the future. And you gotta remember guys, only Dragonsky and Daina survived to be apart of the replacement Guard team. The new guys weren't around with the old Guard that is in the box set.

[RolandofGilead]

Dragonsky as one of the FSS someday wouldn't be such a bad thing.

[Xenos]

Dragonsky as one of the FSS someday wouldn't be such a bad thing.

They should make him the 13th figure in the FSS and tell that to everyone at con so that they have to sign up for the subscription or else have an incomplete OG! I can just imagine the nerd rage that would follow!

[Arbrias]

How many times has the free attendee vehicle been a repainted Armadillo? :D

Atleast twice, 2006 & 2011 if I remember right. It wouldn't be right to have a shelf without an Armadillo though!

[07GT500 COBRA]

Dragonsky as one of the FSS someday wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Exactly.

Personally, I'm ecstatic I'm getting the 5-person OG team I grew up with in Marvel issues #6 and #7. I can hold out for a Dragonsky a little while longer. Though, a 3-pack with him, Misha and Gorky would be awesome!

[Starfighter]

The club has been throwing a bone to foreign collectors every year for the past few, so why would the 2 pack HAVE to be Oktober guard. There are still some Plastirama series 2 that we have not seen......

Could be, I would love to have:

Dolphin
Gaucho
Jammer
Moondancer
Red Jackel
Red Laser
Cobra Mortal

[Black Llama]

Could be, I would love to have:

Dolphin
Gaucho
Jammer
Moondancer
Red Jackel
Red Laser
Cobra Mortal

Topson and White Mortal would top my list :D They have the chrome head from De Aco last year. Give us that on a nice white and black Snake Eyes body... easy win :D

[CrimsonGuard101]

I think the next con set will be your Red Shadows wet dream package..I will probaly pass on it...but the foriegn market will be in an uproar over it lol...it will be Titled "Red Laser's Dream Cruise around the world in 80 days"

Suprised no one has mentioned Iron Bears Sgt. Slaugter baton :)

[teemu8]

The club is not hasbro. Stop commenting as if it were.

Though the club gets permission and uses Hasbro's characters to make figures,along with Hasbro's logo slapped on the product,so yes Hasbro is involved

[gyrapados]

This is why you can't get product at the stores, they're to busy with this high price re-paint exclusive bullshit!
I haven't been able to complete a line since roc.

Does somebody need a hug? :)

[kneroh]

Though the club gets permission and uses Hasbro's characters to make figures,along with Hasbro's logo slapped on the product,so yes Hasbro is involved

I said Hasbro is not the club... I did not say Hasbro is in no way involved.

He claimed these figures were interfering with how the main line (30th, POC, etc) were distributed at retail. Is my correction not valid in that regard?

[Azzurro21]

Iron Bear looks to have red hair like Big Bear...coincidence? Muahahaha!

[Gyre-Viper]

This is why you can't get product at the stores, they're to busy with this high price re-paint exclusive bullshit!
I haven't been able to complete a line since roc.

THE CLUB IS NOT HASBRO. (Not that others haven't tried to tell you...)


Though the club gets permission and uses Hasbro's characters to make figures,along with Hasbro's logo slapped on the product,so yes Hasbro is involved


Of course Hasbro puts their stamp on it... it's THEIR brand. Some of it used to be technically their product (ie canceled IG's). Yes they are involved... but the con sets have NOTHING to do with what's at retail
or not at retail. If anything the Club is bringing things up for sale that were canceled at retail.

[RolandofGilead]

So have we decided whether Iron Bear is a young General Mayhem, or Big Bear's daddy?


Maybe it's both.

[Xenos]

Of course Hasbro puts their stamp on it... it's THEIR brand. Some of it used to be technically their product (ie canceled IG's). Yes they are involved... but the con sets have NOTHING to do with what's at retail
or not at retail. If anything the Club is bringing things up for sale that were canceled at retail.

This. A thousand times this. The Club is only allowed to produce stuff Hasbro has no intention of producing. When the club makes a figure, they aren't taking away the chance for that figure to show up at retail. The figure already had no chance at retail.

[Jettfire]

Does somebody need a hug? :)

There's a short list of what someone needs here, but a hug isn't on it.

[turner]

Nice brekhov (except for the legs)! Oh wait, it's supposed to be the general. Lousy general. But the roc destro brekhov would be a good general. Why would a general look young and have a modern look with knee pads in the 1980's? (this is supposed to be a lost mission)

[drunknmunky]

Topson and White Mortal would top my list :D They have the chrome head from De Aco last year. Give us that on a nice white and black Snake Eyes body... easy win :D



They made Topson back in 09 with the other Argentine figures. I love those figures. No clue why but I think the quality of those figures feels better than any other con figures.

[turner]

They made Topson back in 09 with the other Argentine figures. I love those figures. No clue why but I think the quality of those figures feels better than any other con figures.

I'm with you on liking those suckers. And with the posters who wanted mortal and the other international characters, that would be very cool and could be done accurately by the club with existing parts.

[Xsoldier]

I'm with you on liking those suckers. And with the posters who wanted mortal and the other international characters, that would be very cool and could be done accurately by the club with existing parts. I suspect they may prefer to re-imagine them rather than do them accurately though, but who knows.

See Voltar. lol.

You know if they had made Metal Head with an accelerator suit body, I think it would have make more sense...or even Darklon....okay not Darklon. I could see Metal head though.

sorry, quoted you before you edited.

[jmlawn]

I have spoken to Hasbro about the exclusive stuff, and yes they are involved in just about the entire process, and use most of their own resources to produce this stuff.

[docfairday]

I still have hope for Horror Show. He would make me consider the set.

[cobracobra]

Iron bear looks awesome but Horror Show is a must!!

[The L.O.C.]

I have spoken to Hasbro about the exclusive stuff, and yes they are involved in just about the entire process, and use most of their own resources to produce this stuff.
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[turner]

Yeah, I'm betting horrow show has the ice viper or similar coat. Not crazy about the idea, but can't see much of anything that would be better.

[turner]

You know, what would have rocked on these is if they could have done october guard stands instead of the gi joe ones (meaning the raised part beneath their feet). I like the gray though.

[kneroh]

I have spoken to Hasbro about the exclusive stuff, and yes they are involved in just about the entire process, and use most of their own resources to produce this stuff.

I hope you used that valuable time with Hasbro to offer up the same insightful and well thought critique that you've belligerently scrawled 111 times across this message board "durr rahhh daaaa fuk u hasblow! I r mad!"

[drunknmunky]

Yeah, I'm betting horrow show has the ice viper or similar coat. Not crazy about the idea, but can't see much of anything that would be better.

This may sound crazy but I see them using the RoC Reactive Impart Armor Heavy Duty body. I'm not sure why but I think of all the larger bodies this would be the best.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

Is it just me, or does this new general look like Brian Savage of the collector's club?

[kneroh]

Is it just me, or does this new general look like Brian Savage of the collector's club?

Ahhh Christ. I think you may be onto something.

[teemu8]

I have spoken to Hasbro about the exclusive stuff, and yes they are involved in just about the entire process, and use most of their own resources to produce this stuff.

Exactly!

The Club "distributes" these as their Exclusives to their Joe Club website and Convention Exclusives under the permission of Hasbro.

Which Hasbro produces the figures in their factories in China.

The Club can't just make or distribute whatever it wants without permission! So in the end,its technically Hasbro who really is making these figures but offering figures at a different venue

[cobramatt96]

I like this set. Now the only problem is getting the money or even better more money and a ride to New Orleans

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

Ok, maybe i'm just reading too much into it, but i already think the general looks like Brian Savage.....but look at the name...Iron Bear.....it could be an anagram for Brian...with a few extra letters added :)

am i reading too much into it?

[Alyosha]

Yes, you are.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

Fair enough.

[Xenos]

Exactly!

The Club "distributes" these as their Exclusives to their Joe Club website and Convention Exclusives under the permission of Hasbro.

Which Hasbro produces the figures in their factories in China.

The Club can't just make or distribute whatever it wants without permission! So in the end,its technically Hasbro who really is making these figures but offering figures at a different venue

Hasbro gives the club a list of characters that they can use, and a list of parts that they can use, but the club does all of the design work, and they are in charge of making any new parts (unless they are using cancelled Hasbro product that is). Then after that, the figures are made in a Hasbro factory, but the club pays for the cost of production.
Yes, Hasbro has veto rights over what can or can't be made, but these are not Hasbro designed figures that they are just deciding to offer through the club instead of at retail.

[gyrapados]

There's a short list of what someone needs here, but a hug isn't on it.

May I suggest a complimentary junkshot? Or how about a high five to the face? Those options may be more appropriate. lol.

[Troynos]

Hasbro gives the club a list of characters that they can use, and a list of parts that they can use, but the club does all of the design work, and they are in charge of making any new parts (unless they are using cancelled Hasbro product that is). Then after that, the figures are made in a Hasbro factory, but the club pays for the cost of production.
Yes, Hasbro has veto rights over what can or can't be made, but these are not Hasbro designed figures that they are just deciding to offer through the club instead of at retail.

^ This

The Club designs these figures based on the parts available to them.

The Club goes to Hasbro with an idea of what they want for a Con set. Hasbro says "yay" or "nay".

The Club uses Hasbro's factories because thats where the molds are.

Hasbro has final say over the designs because it is a Hasbro brand, but the Club does all the actual work.

Of course Hasbro is involved, in an overseeing position only, because G.I. Joe is their property and their investment and they want to make sure that only acceptable product is being put out.

If the Club puts something out, chances are that Hasbro has said "yeah, we're not going to do that at retail".

That is why we got the Sigma Six/VvV Jinx. Hasbro has the ARAH-ish one coming for SDCC. If we weren't getting the red Jinx at SDCC, then the Club could have done one if they had access to the parts.

I'm just glad that Hasbro is letting the Club use newer parts. Gives them a wider range of stuff to work with.

[jmlawn]

Your not doing it right...if your truly collecting then youw oudl have complete collections during thier time, if not complete at this point then your spending a lot of money playing catch up...if your not...then your not doing it right ...any collection since ROC can easily be completed..if your motivated enough to get it done..and spend the money needed to do it...

That's my point how do you complete a collection if the shit don't show up at stores, I never saw half the POC or 30th line in the stores, and i was going daily, who has time for this crap.

[Tom-1]

That's my point how do you complete a collection if the shit don't show up at stores, I never saw half the POC or 30th line in the stores, and i was going daily, who has time for this crap.

It's 2012. When you're at Walmart and they let you down, buy a pre-paid credit card and go get them at Smalljoes.com.

You are welcome! : )

Tom

[Black Llama]

That's my point how do you complete a collection if the shit don't show up at stores, I never saw half the POC or 30th line in the stores, and i was going daily, who has time for this crap.

I'm a firm "at the store" collector in most cases. I was able to get every single PoC and 30th figure, at cost from either a brick and mortar store or from a friend online.

There's a reason they call it the "Joe Community" not the "GI Joe league of people that sit alone in their basement and write angry letters to Hasblow". One needs to interact with folks, either through local shows, or by making funny and or insightful posts on message boards. Once you spend enough time developing these connections it becomes rather easy to get what you need, and to help others when they can't :D

[kneroh]

^ This

The Club designs these figures based on the parts available to them.

The Club goes to Hasbro with an idea of what they want for a Con set. Hasbro says "yay" or "nay".

The Club uses Hasbro's factories because thats where the molds are.

Hasbro has final say over the designs because it is a Hasbro brand, but the Club does all the actual work.

Of course Hasbro is involved, in an overseeing position only, because G.I. Joe is their property and their investment and they want to make sure that only acceptable product is being put out.

If the Club puts something out, chances are that Hasbro has said "yeah, we're not going to do that at retail".

That is why we got the Sigma Six/VvV Jinx. Hasbro has the ARAH-ish one coming for SDCC. If we weren't getting the red Jinx at SDCC, then the Club could have done one if they had access to the parts.

I'm just glad that Hasbro is letting the Club use newer parts. Gives them a wider range of stuff to work with.

Wait?!? Are you saying Hasbro's truck drivers aren't sitting in Brian Goldner's office right now painting Voltar figures instead of delivering their trailers full of Wave 3 POC figures to my local Walmart?

YOU'RE A LIAR!

[will_winkie]

sooo... not to get too off topic, but when you mouse over the last square it says "horror show".

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

yeah, horror show is the last figure

[ozzie92]

Okay, I'll say it. WHY a baton for the General? Really?

But whatever...if anyone wants to split the price for a set, giving me the OG figures, PM me! I'm NOT rejoining the club. One stolen credit card is one too many.

[Jettfire]

May I suggest a complimentary junkshot? Or how about a high five to the face? Those options may be more appropriate. lol.

All great suggestions. But nothing beats the Hasbro Exclusive Ten-Foot Ledge with Four-Foot Rope accessory.

[Starfighter]

The club really needs to get the reveals out if they were going to have the registration up "First of the Week". They still have 3 reveals for the Adventure Team 12-Inch set and Horrorshow to reveal for the Oktober Guard set. Will they do 4 reveals in the same day, plus the registration?

[alcoholic ewok]

Russian generals had batons?

Who gets Slaughter's whistle & GIJoe Championship Belt?

[Trigue]

Okay, I'll say it. WHY a baton for the General? Really?

But whatever...if anyone wants to split the price for a set, giving me the OG figures, PM me! I'm NOT rejoining the club. One stolen credit card is one too many.

Well a baton was a pretty common thing for Generals and other higher up ranking officers to have at one time. Like 40...or 50 years ago.

[Jmacq1]

^ This

If the Club puts something out, chances are that Hasbro has said "yeah, we're not going to do that at retail".

That is why we got the Sigma Six/VvV Jinx. Hasbro has the ARAH-ish one coming for SDCC. If we weren't getting the red Jinx at SDCC, then the Club could have done one if they had access to the parts.


I don't think there's any "chances are" about it. If a figure is showing up through the Club, Hasbro didn't have any intention of popping that figure out anytime within the next 2-3 years, at a minimum.

Which makes all complaints of "goddammit why can't these be single cards" moot. It's the club, or nothing at all unless you're a good customizer (or in good with one).

[Starfighter]

Today at 2 p.m. CST???

[TripleCP]

The Sovs never went for batons (the Germans did). They had only just reintroduced formal officer ranks, insignia, shoulder boards, etc. prior to WWII.

Repaint it into the world's biggest cigar...

[Starfighter]

The Sovs never went for batons (the Germans did). They had only just reintroduced formal officer ranks, insignia, shoulder boards, etc. prior to WWII.

Repaint it into the world's biggest cigar...

Perhaps, the fellow comrade had German Training during WW2. After all, he is a bad guy that becomes an Iron Grenadier Leader. He most likely went to school in another more sophisticated country like most dictators and evil leaders in the world today.

[Starfighter]

Russian generals had batons?

Who gets Slaughter's whistle & GIJoe Championship Belt?

Iron Bear does.

[TripleCP]

Remarkably well preserved guy, as German-Soviet military cooperation ended in 1933. I also initially thought that the Soviet general the OGs were trying to rescue would turn out to be Mayhemovsky aka "General Mayhem," but Iron Bear doesn't bear any resemblance.

[Xenos]

On Facebook the club is saying that Iron Bear's face is based off of someone, but it's not based on Brian Savage or an historical Russian leader. They said they were surprised no one guessed it yet. Anyone have any ideas?

[Starfighter]

On Facebook the club is saying that Iron Bear's face is based off of someone, but it's not based on Brian Savage or an historical Russian leader. They said they were surprised no one guessed it yet. Anyone have any ideas?

Let's see,

Big Bear
Gen. Mayhem
Darklon

Could it be.....Destro, Metal Head, Roddy Piper, Scarface, Dr. Venom or Bulgukov from the comics?

[Playful]

Russian generals had batons?

Only the greatest of Russian generals would ever have a baton.

For many years the Baton of the Field Marshal of the Russian Army was on display at the Apsley House in London. It was described as follows: “gold, and the alternate wreaths of laurel and oak, which twine round it; and the collars round the staff are set with diamonds of great value. The ground is frosted gold.” It was stolen on December 9, 1965, and has not been recovered.

Quite valuable, of the six Russian batons issued under Alexander II (1855-1881), one sold for $903,500 in a New York auction in 2004.

[skinny]

On Facebook the club is saying that Iron Bear's face is based off of someone, but it's not based on Brian Savage or an historical Russian leader. They said they were surprised no one guessed it yet. Anyone have any ideas?

A hasbro designer?
a fan?
A character from Red Dawn?
Yakov?
Night Court - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SVvEwjP6S8)

[millville resident]

On Facebook the club is saying that Iron Bear's face is based off of someone, but it's not based on Brian Savage or an historical Russian leader. They said they were surprised no one guessed it yet. Anyone have any ideas?

Here is my guess.
William Sadler Pics - AskMen (http://ca.askmen.com/galleries/william-sadler/picture-1.html)

[kneroh]

Is it the first of the week yet?

[Black Llama]

Is it the first of the week yet?

In Alaska, yes.

[Xenos]

Is it the first of the week yet?

Ahh! But the first of which week is the question!

[RolandofGilead]

Where's Horrorshow?

[emags]

Drago, guys!

[kneroh]

I doubt it's a celebrity as the club would have to pay that person a likeness fee. My guess is Brian Goldner.

[kneroh]

Or maybe...

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/229/399585-98277-josh-blaylock_large.jpg

[MJjoe4life]

Where's Horrorshow?

They say they may reveal him today around 2pm PT. So we still have a whille.

[RolandofGilead]

Do you think Registration will go up soon after his reveal?

[Duffmann]

clue from the club on iron bear and who he is suppose to look like.

GIJoeCon (Official) wrote: "G.I.Joe "Clergy" is a clue."

[RolandofGilead]

Father Guido Sarducci?

http://www.fathersarducci.com/images/frsarducci.gif

[Xenos]

clue from the club on iron bear and who he is suppose to look like.

GIJoeCon (Official) wrote: "G.I.Joe "Clergy" is a clue."
That's an interesting hint. Doc and Mean Dog were both chaplain's assistants, but I don't think it's either one of them. Was there anyone in the comics from Fort Wadsworth that had a recurring role? I can't think of anyone.

[kneroh]

Change my vote to Derryl DePriest

[RolandofGilead]

Since this is a snow themed set, what are the chances we can finally get a Frostbite and Iceberg in 25th/ME form as a figure two-pack? There's got to be some Joes somewhere right?

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/members/g.i.eddie-albums-my+customs-picture7640-my-arctic-team-snowjob-iceberg-frostbite.jpg

[WildWeaselZ06]

Change my vote to Derryl DePriest

Oh wonderful, the guy that loves to cut articulation. Wasn't he in charge of the brand in the early nineties. You know, ninja force and star brigade.

[RolandofGilead]

Then they should have made General Iron Bear with five points of articulation and a really lame "action feature." :D

[Jettfire]

In Alaska, yes.



I checked the Alaskan Sightings thread. They haven't seen the first of the week, yet.

[Black Llama]

I checked the Alaskan Sightings thread. They haven't seen the first of the week, yet.

Dammit.. no one ever breaks news in Alaska. Last time they did was when that carded Crystal Ball was found out there, and that was 6 weeks ago....

[Xenos]

Change my vote to Derryl DePriest

Good call. I think you're right.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

I dunno y'all. it doesn't look like Depriest to me, but given the hint, you are probably right.

[Starfighter]

1 Hour till the Horrorshow???

[Nirvana]

Oh wonderful, the guy that loves to cut articulation. Wasn't he in charge of the brand in the early nineties. You know, ninja force and star brigade.

Then they should have made General Iron Bear with five points of articulation and a really lame "action feature." :D

QfT.

[teemu8]

Since this is a snow themed set, what are the chances we can finally get a Frostbite and Iceberg in 25th/ME form as a figure two-pack? There's got to be some Joes somewhere right?

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/members/g.i.eddie-albums-my+customs-picture7640-my-arctic-team-snowjob-iceberg-frostbite.jpg

Really wants those 2 (Frostbite and Iceberg) to add to my 25th collection

[ergozoom]

Change my vote to Derryl DePriest
I'd say you're right. It's hard to find a picture of an unsmiling DePriest, but it looks like the noses and chins are similar.

[rdodger]

Change my vote to Derryl DePriest

Good answer. 50 points to Kneroh.

[skinny]

is the club site down for anyone else? getting an error message

[07GT500 COBRA]

is the club site down for anyone else? getting an error message

Down for me too. Is registration opening soon?

[Xenos]

The Joe Con site is still up and running though.
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com)

[ChaplainAsst]

Late again ...

[Blot]

Site down - It froze up earlier as well and we lost about a months worth of feeds...

What's the betting that we start seeing ads for the Sub as well?

[RolandofGilead]

Maybe it's down because they're about to put up the Registration?

[Blot]

Maybe it's down because they're about to put up the Registration?

That makes lots of sense to me.

I would have thought we would have a gap to 'enjoy' Horrorshow for a bit first. That would be sensible.

[Xenos]

Maybe it's down because they're about to put up the Registration?

I'm guessing that's the case, but if that is true, why is the con site still up and running? Wouldn't the registration be on that site, not on the main club site? Maybe they are launching their new look site and forums today to coincide with con registration? That seems kind of risky to me though.

[RolandofGilead]

I'm actually hoping it's not the case as I'm still waiting on a fellow tanker's payment so we can go in for the box and bagged set together.

[Starfighter]

They still have 4 reveals to do first. Horror shoe and the 3 remaining for the 12- inch set.

[07GT500 COBRA]

con site down now too.

[ChaplainAsst]

con site down now too.

Just noticed that. Maybe that means it is getting updated?

The Joe Club web site is back up, btw.

[Blot]

Just noticed that. Maybe that means it is getting updated?

Or someones hacked the server...

[Blot]

Club back up!

[ChaplainAsst]

Or someones hacked the server...

Naah - because the store never went down.

[Blot]

Naah - because the store never went down.

That runs through an independant site now though doesn't it?

More likely they're double checking everything before registration and the sub go online.

[Starfighter]

Is the site still down?

[Xenos]

Now both sites are down.

[CrimsonGuard101]

at tthis rate the registration wont be open until the day before the con lol...i just want to register an dorder my box and loose set dabnit

[Chase Variant]

Registration needs to open so I can finally go to the bathroom.

[Blot]

Theres a little hope in the back of my head that the Sub will go up as well...

[ChaplainAsst]

Theres a little hope in the back of my head that the Sub will go up as well...

That would be very bad for the Club, as not that many people are ready to pay out big bucks for both at the same time.

[Trigue]

Just got an e-mail from the club. Registration won't be up today and well I'll just copy/paste it.

__________________________________________________ ______
Hello all!

Registration will not be online today. We are in the middle of a server migration that we must have installed before we start registration. If the website is offline off and on, please don't worry.

Just a few notes. When the server comes back up, we will be loading a package matrix so that you can better understand what feature goes with each package.

In addition, when we start registration, it will only be for attending packages, a few days later we will start with the non-attending packages. We need to ensure that everyone who wants to come to the show can get a package.

DO NOT REGISTER FOR AN ATTENDING PACKAGE IF YOU ARE NOT COMING. PACKAGES ARE ONLY CONVERTIBLE AT OUR DISCRETION AND MAY BE CANCELLED IF YOU TRY TO CONVERT. ONLY ADMIN CAN CONVERT YOUR PACKAGE.

You can also pre-order convention T-Shirts and Hats at the same time.

If you have friends that are planning to register as members, they will need an active membership. You can paste this link so that they can sign up with the club. You cannot process a membership at the same time as your registration as these are two completely different systems. Go here to sign up for a new membership.

In addition, we reserve the right to limit quantities.

We hope to see all of you there for G.I. Joe Con 2012!

See you in NOLA!

Brian

[CrimsonGuard101]

That would be very bad for the Club, as not that many people are ready to pay out big bucks for both at the same time.

I am sure there is plenty of peeps willing to sign up for both the con and the sub service all at once amirite!?...I know I would...your not paying for the entire FSS upfront anyway, whats another $66 for the first installment of the FSS on top of the $600 for a con set and loose set already? Chump change...LOL let em take all of my money now...that way I can concentrate on saving up for the SDCC stuff haha...

[Xenos]

Hmm...I wonder what the chances are that there will be no home front heroes packages available.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Oh swell, looks like if your not Physically going your going to get screwed out of the set? I think my love for the club just died...if there ar eonly 600 sets...those will go quickly...lame...look slike I will have to pony up $1500 for a set this year..terrific...

[gyrapados]

Oh swell, looks like if your not Physically going your going to get screwed out of the set? I think my love for the club just died...if there ar eonly 600 sets...those will go quickly...lame...look slike I will have to pony up $1500 for a set this year..terrific...

That has me concerned as well.

[CrimsonGuard101]

That has me concerned as well.

Well heres to hopping no going wants it (yea right) or they will buy it just to resell it and gouge those who cant go(I have to work damnit)...I wonder why they are doing this this way this year given how popular last years set was...you'd think they would make more and want us to be able to buy the stupid thing...I guess they have some special "torusim" kick back for making us go down there to spend the rest of our money on tourists crap at New Orleans business while we stuck at the con...

[skinny]

Have mercy!
Jesse Katsopolis "Have Mercy" (In 2 Mins) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLqAqIj8Rdc)

[07GT500 COBRA]

Well, it looks like I'm going after all then.

[Fast_Draw]

Lovely...so non-attendees may have slim pickings. Whatever. If that happens, so be it.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Well, it looks like I'm going after all then.

Hmm...if you register to go and buy the set, is it garunteed that you get one? Cause this may be my only option too, luckily its not to far from Dallas...I dunno how I will pull it off and I will only get one day to do it..Will have to drive non stop get there pick up the set and come home...can you do that?

[RolandofGilead]

Hmm...I wonder what the chances are that there will be no home front heroes packages available.

Lovely...so non-attendees may have slim pickings. Whatever. If that happens, so be it.

I'm a little concerned. Especially when the club says they'll open up ordering to non-attendees "in a few days." That's so vaguely non specific that who knows when I can order one.

My only hope is that because of the expense of attending, and the high cost of these sets, that there will still be plenty up for offer when it's finally my turn.

Also, this is a good way to keep scalping on-line stores from buying them all up. Unless BBTS is going to the con, they have to wait like everyone else.

[ChaplainAsst]

They have to realize that there will be higher demand for these figures than in past years. While not every collector wants them, others have been waiting years for them. And not every fan can make it to the con. In fact, I would imagine that the non-attending sets are HUGE money makers for the club as they are offsetting the costs of the con just like an attender does.

Seriously, if the Club doesn't have enough sets for non-attenders, I'm done. I get that they need to take care of attenders, but don't offer it in your literature if you aren't sure you will have enough for everyone.

[CrimsonGuard101]

They have to realize that there will be higher demand for these figures than in past years. While not every collector wants them, others have been waiting years for them. And not every fan can make it to the con. In fact, I would imagine that the non-attending sets are HUGE money makers for the club as they are offsetting the costs of the con just like an attender does.

Seriously, if the Club doesn't have enough sets for non-attenders, I'm done. I get that they need to take care of attenders, but don't offer it in your literature if you aren't sure you will have enough for everyone.

They need to say how many of the 600 will be allocated at a minimum level say what 20 sets? for non attending? 100? 4? And they need to lift the ban on boxed set only gets a loose set..in this situation thats assinine cause no one will be able to buy all the extra bag sets they have if only the attenders get the box set and then they don't buy the loose set...

Yeah that wording "a few days later" is really awful...that basically says "your screwed"

[RolandofGilead]

I'm not all that familiar with the availability of these sets at past cons. I do know that last year's sets sold out completely before the show. Did they make as many, or more of the con sets this year than last?

[ChaplainAsst]

They need to say how many of the 600 will be allocated at a minimum level say what 20 sets? for non attending? 100? 4? And they need to lift the ban on boxed set only gets a loose set..in this situation thats assinine cause no one will be able to buy all the extra bag sets they have if only the attenders get the box set and then they don't buy the loose set...

Yeah that wording "a few days later" is really awful...that basically says "your screwed"

I think they did EXACTLY that last year - set aside like 200 for non-attenders. That worked quite well. Why change things this year? The bagged set things have never made that much sense as they always struggle to sell them.

[ChaplainAsst]

I'm not all that familiar with the availability of these sets at past cons. I do know that last year's sets sold out completely before the show. Did they make as many, or more of the con sets this year than last?

Last year, the boxed sets sold out before the con. There were quite a few bagged sets left over until I believe early this year, when they seemed to finally sell through.

[07GT500 COBRA]

Luckily, I'm about a 3 hour drive away. Unfortunately, my spending will be curbed greatly due to an unforseen dental expense coming up. I had considered getting a golden ticket before then.

[Fast_Draw]

There are 500 boxed and 325 loose set last year. There are 600 boxed and 325 loose sets this year.

[This I Command!]

Several people were saying there would be a reveal today, I was wondering where that info originated, because I've looked at all the club sources and didn't see them post that anywhere. So is Horrorshow coming today, or not?

[RolandofGilead]

So the question is whether this year's set proves more popular than last. What's more interesting to the attending Joe fan, a revised version of the Mission Brazil set, or the Oktober Guard?

I don't really care, but I love this year's set and would really appreciate the opportunity to buy one.

[Turtle Master]

There are 500 boxed and 325 loose set last year. There are 600 boxed and 325 loose sets this year.

Those are good as gone. Maybe Horrorshow won't look good.

[G.I. Shaft]

I would be happy with a bagged set.

[RolandofGilead]

You can't have one unless you purchase the boxed set. Or you find a tanker who's purchased a boxed set themselves and is willing to buy the bagged one at cost for you.

I've done that twice before and if I can't buy my own this year, will hope to go that route.

[Lifeline_MD]

So the question is whether this year's set proves more popular than last. What's more interesting to the attending Joe fan, a revised version of the Mission Brazil set, or the Oktober Guard?

I don't really care, but I love this year's set and would really appreciate the opportunity to buy one.

I would kill to get my hands on the Brazil set. I was going to order it but waited too long.

Definitely ordering the OG for homefront hero's package.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Definitely ordering the OG for homefront hero's package.

Good luck with that...

How do the days break down? What happens on thursday and friday? Can you just show up get your set and leave? I will have to work till 5pm on Friday and it will take at least 9 hours to drive there so it will be around 2-3am when I get there saturday morning. Or will that not work?

[turner]

Good luck with that...

How do the days break down? What happens on thursday and friday? Can you just show up get your set and leave? I will have to work till 5pm on Friday and it will take at least 9 hours to drive there so it will be around 2-3am when I get there saturday morning. Or will that not work?

You can get your boxed set (I saw them being gotten on saturday), but the extras will all be gone.

[07GT500 COBRA]

How quick did the other con exclusives sell out last year?

[CrimsonGuard101]

You can get your boxed set (I saw them being gotten on saturday), but the extras will all be gone.

Extras are not important, just boxed and bag set, dotn want no bloody hotel room and no custmizing training lol. As long as that can be done and on Satruday there may be hope....however it looks like its going to be like close to 4 tanks of gas lol...thats ~$200 on top of the box/loose set...madness...maybe buying it off ebay at inflated prices would save me back to back 18 hours of non stop driving...

[Toymandon]

Last year
Registration opened and I ordered my box set on January 5th

Recieved email warning that the sets were almost sold out March 5th and I ordered my bag sets on March 17th

Show started March 31st.

So not sure exactly when the box sets sold out. I know it was before the show started but was after March 5. But I also remember that the base pacakages sold out first and that those at the end were forced to buy Golden ticket pacakges. No clue when the home front packages sold out.

But the bottom line is that the box sets lasted 2 months for sale. I agree and understand that this year there is more interest in the set, more knowledge by the collectors that the set is 25th and that there is less actual time between registration opening and the convention. All of which will play a factor... But there are also 100 more boxed sets available and alot less people able to attend the show because it falls on the weekend before July 4th, a black out week for vacations for many companies and because its in New Orleans which is not nearly as easy to talk a wife/family into as Disney World was :)

Update: Just checked the forums and it appears that someone posted last year on the March 11th the club announced that all regular box sets were sold out and only golden tickets and bag sets were remaining. So Id say the official sell out day for reg box sets was the 11th

[RolandofGilead]

Thanks for putting it in perspective. I'm hoping to still be able to get the figures I want for just those reasons.

[ergozoom]

Extras are not important, just boxed and bag set, dotn want no bloody hotel room and no custmizing training lol. As long as that can be done and on Satruday there may be hope....however it looks like its going to be like close to 4 tanks of gas lol...thats ~$200 on top of the box/loose set...madness...maybe buying it off ebay at inflated prices would save me back to back 18 hours of non stop driving...
It may be difficult as well, but it seems like the best approach is getting together with someone that's going already and have them pick up sets for you. I suppose you'll have to find someone that is taking a friend/spouse along who wasn't intending to buy the boxed and bagged sets, so that might be difficult.

Yeah, I certainly hope I can get a Homefront Hero's package so I don't have to go through that whole headache.

[KrymsynGardImmoral]

I'm not attending but planned on doing the Homefront hero pack. I read that line as a big FU and feel pretty alienated by it. Maybe this is the year I stop collecting the stuff Master Collector puts out. If I can't get the con set as a non-attendee, it will make it easier to pass on the expensive subscription...and the yearly membership...and the Retaliation figures...Being a completist for the last 30 years hasn't been that much fun.

[RolandofGilead]

If it's no longer fun, then there's no point to it. I still enjoy it and am very much looking forward to the con set and any exclusives I can get as an unwanted, untouchable non-attendee.

[Toymandon]

I also am not attending this year because of the dates. I will be at the mercy of Ebay, but looking at last years prices:

Box set:
Cost $305.. Ebay right after show $450... Ebay today $850
Bag Set:
Cost $185.. Ebay right after show $300.. Ebay Today $500
Python 2 pack:
Cost $45.. Ebay right after show $80... Ebay today $130
Stinger:
Cost $60.. Ebay right after show $120.. Ebay today $275
Water Moccasin:
Cost $35.. Ebay right after show $75... Ebay Today $120
Parachute Figure:
Cost $20.. Ebay right after show $40.. Ebay Today $60
Silver CC Mickey Mouse
Cost $22.. Ebay right after show $60.. Ebay today $80
Carded Dial Tone:
Cost $25.. Ebay right after show $130.. Ebay today $250
12" Space Diver:
Cost $69.. Ebay Right after the show $150.. Ebay today ???
Attendee Armadillo:
Cost Free.. Ebay right after show $20... Ebay today $40

So I figure and hope that even if I miss the homefront pacakge , it will cost me about an extra $150 for my bag/box set.. and an extra $190ish for my one of each 3 3/4" items.. No carded Footloose needed as I am a loose collector. So I will spend $350 extra... Airfare was $324, not to mention hotel, etc.. So I have convinced myself that worst case is Ebay which will actually save me money.. Best case is the date change and the late registration means less attendies and the items make it to the club on Monday following the show.

But that will only happen if they limit quanties and police the lines. Last year there were several people who went through the Cash line then went through the credit line so they could double their quantities and as such almost everything was sold out Friday morning.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I also am not attending this year because of the dates. I will be at the mercy of Ebay, but looking at last years prices:

Box set:
Cost $305.. Ebay right after show $450... Ebay today $850
Bag Set:
Cost $185.. Ebay right after show $300.. Ebay Today $500
Python 2 pack:
Cost $45.. Ebay right after show $80... Ebay today $130
Stinger:
Cost $60.. Ebay right after show $120.. Ebay today $275
Water Moccasin:
Cost $35.. Ebay right after show $75... Ebay Today $120
Parachute Figure:
Cost $20.. Ebay right after show $40.. Ebay Today $60
Silver CC Mickey Mouse
Cost $22.. Ebay right after show $60.. Ebay today $80
Carded Dial Tone:
Cost $25.. Ebay right after show $130.. Ebay today $250
12" Space Diver:
Cost $69.. Ebay Right after the show $150.. Ebay today ???
Attendee Armadillo:
Cost Free.. Ebay right after show $20... Ebay today $40

So I figure and hope that even if I miss the homefront pacakge , it will cost me about an extra $150 for my bag/box set.. and an extra $190ish for my one of each 3 3/4" items.. No carded Footloose needed as I am a loose collector. So I will spend $350 extra... Airfare was $324, not to mention hotel, etc.. So I have convinced myself that worst case is Ebay which will actually save me money.. Best case is the date change and the late registration means less attendies and the items make it to the club on Monday following the show.

But that will only happen if they limit quanties and police the lines. Last year there were several people who went through the Cash line then went through the credit line so they could double their quantities and as such almost everything was sold out Friday morning.

Your forgot to factor this years ebay inflation on Joe Items...were talking 30-56% increases over last years stuff...you seen what teh DG joes are going for...I am deahtlky affraid of how this years con stuff and SdCC stuff is goign to go for...

[Dawg99]

i really hope i can get this set with the help of someone kind tanker i'm good with a bagged set...

[ergozoom]

Horrorshow is up.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=107403&stc=1&d=1337123254

[ChaplainAsst]

Horrorshow is up.

And looks kind of .... wonky.

[RolandofGilead]

Wonky!?

http://100percentpure.blog.com/files/2010/01/itsbeautiful.jpg

[Gyre-Viper]

I love it. It looks very cartoon-esque. Very animated. It looks like it was ripped from a missing episode of Resolute. This is the best one yet.
Big up GJCC. This one is pretty unique in its approach.

[Duffmann]

i like it but man that is one terrible Photoshop job.

[ChaplainAsst]

Wonky!?

http://100percentpure.blog.com/files/2010/01/itsbeautiful.jpg

Its a jacket over a long shirt - and neither look anything like Horror Show's quilted coat. Also, it is missing any kind of web gear. Even the RPG is not a traditional RPG - now that may very well be a more recent Russian heavy tank version, but the original was the good ole standard RPG that you get with a 30th Cobra trooper. The head looks fine, as well as the legs, but I guess I was hoping for something more novel for the upper body.

[The Commander]

I like it. I'm much happier with this set now that I've seen it. I'm not even a big OG or IG fan and these are cool.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

I think horror show looks great. He actually looks like a dude I work with, which is kinda funny....especially since the dude I know is a Mexican. Haha. But yeah...he makes the set great for me. Nice job by the club.

[GILTYONE]

He needed to be fatter i think!!

[The L.O.C.]

Its a jacket over a long shirt - and neither look anything like Horror Show's quilted coat. Also, it is missing any kind of web gear. Even the RPG is not a traditional RPG - now that may very well be a more recent Russian heavy tank version, but the original was the good ole standard RPG that you get with a 30th Cobra trooper. The head looks fine, as well as the legs, but I guess I was hoping for something more novel for the upper body.

The RPG that came with the trooper was tiny. I like the bulk of this one for Horrowshow

[Xenos]

I think it looks pretty good. My biggest complaint would be that his mustache doesn't really look quite right. It should kind of curl up at the ends.

What is the jacket from? Did the club make that themselves? I can't figure out what existing piece would fit over the Resolute Roadblock body.

[Dod Ear]

Horrorshow is up.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=107403&stc=1&d=1337123254

Creative use of parts. Headsculpt is great.

Looks like Shadow Trackers upper legs and vest, Resolute RB lower legs, ROC Arctic SE 'sash' and canceled ROC Duke's arms (unsure if they were used for something else).

Any ideas on what the lower shirt like piece is under the ST vest?

[CrimsonGuard101]

SOO does this reveal allow me to have a set to order homefront now? lol...wheres the haters...we need more haters...need sets available a "few days" after attendee registration!

[skinny]

uhhh... the head sculpt looks good but that is about it.
Good thing those IG's have the right RPG, The jacket is leaving a lot to be desired, between the skirt and all the piping it looks too broken up.
A simple big puffy jacket would have been fine. It also would have made him seem more bulky. he looks like he has been on a diet. the skirt is the most distracting part of him.
Without that head sculpt and the RPG he would not look like Horrorshow to me.
(not hating it but not liking it either CG)

[drunknmunky]

This figure really helps my decision making. I was debating on having a friend get me a box set but after seeing this I'll save my money for the sub or something else. I have no clue what this amazingly bad kit bashed thing is supposed to be but without the head it's unrecognizable. Last years con set is miles ahead of this one. Voltar is really the only character worth getting in the set.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Yeah he kinda looks like hes either knock kneed or been kicked in the jimmeh! on't mind him being thinner and, can purchase Raginspoons overweight corba trooper if one needs a large and in charge fella...Love Horrorshow though...I hope I can get these guys..

[Duffmann]

Yeah he kinda looks like hes either knock kneed or been kicked in the jimmeh! on't mind him being thinner and, can purchase Raginspoons overweight corba trooper if one needs a large and in charge fella...Love Horrorshow though...I hope I can get these guys..

i have a felling in hand he will look nothing like this i mean it is so choppy with the Photoshop job. i could be wrong but it just looks weird to me.

[Ash Talon]

I'm new to the whole Joe convention thing. I've gone to local shows and SDCC for years, since I live in L.A. I've never felt the urge to travel alone across country to an official Joe convention. I am interested in this year's exclusive offering(s), though.

My suggestion for how they offer these things? If you're a non-attendee, you should only be able to get the bagged sets. If you're an attendee you should get the boxed set and perhaps the opportunity for a bagged set as well.

This would give people an incentive for going and still offer non-attendees a reasonable chance at getting the exclusive product. Of course, I couldn't give a rat's ass about packaging, so this would be ideal for me.

[Davestro]

Registration goes up Friday according to Q&A. Can't wait to go pick it up!

[ChaplainAsst]

I'm new to the whole Joe convention thing. I've gone to local shows and SDCC for years, since I live in L.A. I've never felt the urge to travel alone across country to an official Joe convention. I am interested in this year's exclusive offering(s), though.

My suggestion for how they offer these things? If you're a non-attendee, you should only be able to get the bagged sets. If you're an attendee you should get the boxed set and perhaps the opportunity for a bagged set as well.

This would give people an incentive for going and still offer non-attendees a reasonable chance at getting the exclusive product. Of course, I couldn't give a rat's ass about packaging, so this would be ideal for me.

I get your logic, but the Club is trying to maximize profits. The box sets create an excuse for that. The bag sets are really just for people who are not openers so that they can have a MOC set and a loose set. That is why they began to sell them in the first place and why they only sell them if you buy a boxed set.

[RolandofGilead]

Boo! Hisss! This set is terrible. All attendees should boycott this set like it was the plague. Don't encourage more lame toys by giving the club your money. Grrrrrrr!







And I'm not saying this just so that I can buy the set later as a non-attendee. :D

[turner]

The party leaders must have decided Horror Show needed to be on a diet!

[skinny]

I was just reading the FAQ and something caught my eye, it could just be an error in wording or it could mean that there is no free vehicle but instead it is a free figure this year.


"Question: Is there a limit to number of home front hero packages you can purchase? If I attend the show, can I purchase an american heroes set, and also order home front hero set?
Answer: We reserve the right to limit all quantities. If you order a non-attending package, you will not receive the free attendee figure with that set. To get this item, you must pick it up at the show. You cannot do an attending and non-attending order at the same time. You will have to process two different registrations if you decide to go this route. Limits of souvenirs are based on attendees."

could just be an oversight, the brochure says this:
BONUS ITEM: American Hero attendees will receive a special convention piece not available with the non-attending pack.
which is the same thing last year's brochure said.

[Xenos]

Well, it wouldn't be the first time the free attendee piece was a figure. I just hope it isn't something like Dragonsky. That would kill my pocketbook.

[Duffmann]

Like I said I like the figure but i was hoping Horror Show had his traditional tan pants. The green is nice and looks pretty good but I think tan would have made the figure stand out more.

[Fast_Draw]

Like I said I like the figure but i was hoping Horror Show had his traditional tan pants. The green is nice and looks pretty good but I think tan would have made the figure stand out more.

Same here. They're in love with green lately between this figure and the subscription Surefire.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Same here. They're in love with green lately between this figure and the subscription Surefire.

Black white and drab green are the chepaest molding colors probabley lol...

[Duffmann]

Same here. They're in love with green lately between this figure and the subscription Surefire.

Also looking at the rest of the Oktober Guard they are tan with Green web gear and the team matches really nicely. This matches pretty good but the tan pants would have really looked good IMO.

[kennywr22]

Some of you really just don't like change. This is a fantastic figure! He looks like horrorshow! I can deal with color change. This is a themed set so it works. Awesome job, and one hell of a set!

[Lody]

He's not bad

[skinny]

alternatively they could have used the jacket used for General Iron Bear in a green and that would have probably worked.
I guess what kind of irks me about this figure is he has modern weapons and gear, and the storyline is supposed to take place in the past.
"OKTOBER GUARD Box Set: The 1990s brought us many captivating Cold War stories but this one was kept Top Secret for over two decades! Recently declassified documents revealed the original Oktober Guard (G.I. Joe’s Russian and Warsaw Pact equivalent) team’s “Special Mission” in Siberia to rescue their captured General from the ruthless Iron Grenadiers in OPERATION: BEAR TRAP!"

[CrimsonGuard101]

alternatively they could have used the jacket used for General Iron Bear in a green and that would have probably worked.
I guess what kind of irks me about this figure is he has modern weapons and gear, and the storyline is supposed to take place in the past.
"OKTOBER GUARD Box Set: The 1990s brought us many captivating Cold War stories but this one was kept Top Secret for over two decades! Recently declassified documents revealed the original Oktober Guard (G.I. Joe’s Russian and Warsaw Pact equivalent) team’s “Special Mission” in Siberia to rescue their captured General from the ruthless Iron Grenadiers in OPERATION: BEAR TRAP!"

But the joes used laser weapons on the battle filed, red and blue at that, and we still cant weaponize such a weapon today lol...so in a way, OG could have had this serious firepower...not to far out of the realm of GI JOE.

[Jedi_Master_Ben]

Creative use of parts. Headsculpt is great.

Looks like Shadow Trackers upper legs and vest, Resolute RB lower legs, ROC Arctic SE 'sash' and canceled ROC Duke's arms (unsure if they were used for something else).

Any ideas on what the lower shirt like piece is under the ST vest?

Renegades Cobra Commander Coat skirt.

[turner]

Yeah, they all seem to have a more vintage weapon and a modern weapon. And I'm all for the tan pants.

[turner]

Renegades Cobra Commander Coat skirt.

Now I hate it. Didn't hate it until then, but now I do. That girly cobra commander skirt thing?

[CrimsonGuard101]

Well its better then giving them WW2 weapons like Red Star came with or a panzershreck or the revolvers the CG/Wild Bill have lol...or even more oddities like the firefly can Ret Firefly has, or worse springloaded missile shat...

[skinny]

But the joes used laser weapons on the battle filed, red and blue at that, and we still cant weaponize such a weapon today lol...so in a way, OG could have had this serious firepower...not to far out of the realm of GI JOE.
not in Russia, all they had for weapons were basically copies of US technology and not the most current stuff either. They just had a whole lot more than the US did. Russian equipment was built to be sturdy and reliable not high tech or cutting edge.

My main point here is that they are not even sticking to their own storyline. want to modernize Horrorshow fine go ahead, I don't mind the new Voltar at all, he is kooky and it makes sense for a villain to have a goofy uniform.
this torso combination just has too many pieces and seams. it does not mesh well.

[Trigue]

Well that RPG does look like alot a Panzerfaust 3, they came out with those in the 70's. Although it was a West German weapon not East German/Warsaw pact.

I don't hate the club's Horrowshow, but I don't love either. It works well enough and to be fair it would be of been crazy expensive for them to have made a full body and everything for Horrowshow. It's not 100% but it works for me, now if only the club would let me give them my money already!

[CrimsonGuard101]

not in Russia, all they had for weapons were basically copies of US technology and not the most current stuff either. They just had a whole lot more than the US did. Russian equipment was built to be sturdy and reliable not high tech or cutting edge.

My main point here is that they are not even sticking to their own storyline. want to modernize Horrorshow fine go ahead, I don't mind the new Voltar at all, he is kooky and it makes sense for a villain to have a goofy uniform.
this torso combination just has too many pieces and seams. it does not mesh well.

the hell? The russiains had Tesla Coils...you dont need anything but tesla coils well maybe Tsar Bomba...but thats just cheating...lol...I am also refering to the joe universe...all joes had laser guns...so the OG would have had em too..real world? meh I dont live in the real world :) so that dosent matter.

[skinny]

meh I dont live in the real world :) so that dosent matter.

that almost explains a lot...

[Xenos]

Well that RPG does look like alot a Panzerfaust 3, they came out with those in the 70's. Although it was a West German weapon not East German/Warsaw pact.

I agree. I think it is a Panzerfaust 3. The fact that it's not Warsaw Pact doesn't bother me either, since special forces troops have always been known to use enemy weapons when needed. I remember reading a book about LRRPs in Viet Name and a lot of them would carry AK-47's since it was easy to get ammo, and they were reliable.

[RolandofGilead]

It's just terrible. Nobody buy one. :D

[Van Hammer]

I'm disappointed they didn't make Volga,Dragonsky,Zubenkov,and Gorky.

[KINGOFNOD5]

either way this set looks great...though i think I might have changed the bodies for Iron-bear and Brekov all and all a great set

as for the weapons, meh they are getting MJ stuff when I get my hands on them...though I think it's pretty cool to see a bunch of the PPSH's getting around such a great Sub-machine gun

[Mapleleaf]

Registration goes up Friday according to Q&A. Can't wait to go pick it up!

I couldn't find that in the Q and A are you positive its Friday?

[Fast_Draw]

Some of you really just don't like change. This is a fantastic figure! He looks like horrorshow! I can deal with color change. This is a themed set so it works. Awesome job, and one hell of a set!

It's not about change for me. I just think it would look better with some more tan. It's just saturated in green to me.

[skinny]

I'm disappointed they didn't make Volga,Dragonsky,Zubenkov,and Gorky.

or Chikatoli or Molyenkiy that would have been a nice surprise. Even if they are not "officially" Oktober Guard members

[Clobbertron]

These all look great, I'm glad I don't 'need' them because theyre going to be pricey fo sho.

[skinny]

either way this set looks great...though i think I might have changed the bodies for Iron-bear and Brekov all and all a great set

as for the weapons, meh they are getting MJ stuff when I get my hands on them...though I think it's pretty cool to see a bunch of the PPSH's getting around such a great Sub-machine gun

Marauder John will probably see a nice spike in sales of RPGs AKs Dragunovs and if he has them ppsh41 or similar.

[Pimp Daddy Darklon]

Renegades Cobra Commander Coat skirt.


Horrorshow must've a small waist to fit that.

[07GT500 COBRA]

Oh the Horror!

Kidding, he looks great!

[Jettfire]

He looks fine, but he's probably the weakest link in a very strong set. I was hoping to see something a little closer to this:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m540/666werecat/IMG_1046.jpg

[Duffmann]

It's not about change for me. I just think it would look better with some more tan. It's just saturated in green to me.


I agree with you. Again I like the figure but green on tan would have looked nicer than the green on green IMO.

[Griff]

man i gotta say i am seriously let down with horrorshow. I expected somehthing much better. I mean the other oktober guard were pretty cool but something just is not right with ol horrorshow. ah well its moot since i cant afford a set anyways.

[Nirvana]

Were made good use of the Crossbones body from the Cap movie line.

[kennywr22]

I would agree that some tan pants would have been perfect but otherwise a great take on the character.

[RolandofGilead]

No, you hate it too. Nobody buy this shameful set.

[rdodger]

I like him. I like this whole set.

[figureware]

The Horror Show was going to be the make or break for me buying this and I was at about 85 to 90% sure I wasn't It just got bumped to 100%..Not buying it! There have been just way too many cool customs of the character and all of the characters for that matter, and this set just looks like they tried to copy cool customs on this site and others and did about as good a job as I could...So I will...and it will be fun and whole lot less expensive!

[Headman]

He looks cute in his dress.

[Van Hammer]

He looks cute in his dress.

Lol.Nice one heady.

[This I Command!]

What an unbelievably depressing ending to the reveals. Seriously.

When they were revealing the FSS figures, the reason they held off on Big Boa til last was because he kicks fucking ass, this figure just sucks it. I know they wanted him to be taller than the other figures but making this odd, 40 piece kitbash to make that happen reminds me of the scene in the Little Rascals movie where the kids all stand on each others shoulders and wear a coat to look like a tall man:
The Little Rascals - Bank Loan - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zFTPilgk0I)

The Good: The awesome head sculpt.

The Bad: Everything else.

Let's analyze, he has the lower Legs of Resolute Roadblock/Night Adder/Big Boa. Theses boots look 100% inappropriate with Cold War era Russian gear. These were undoubtably used to make him taller, but honestly I would have rather he look great and been the same height as the other figures than some weird chop shop frankenstein to make him taller.

The skirt piece makes it appear as if his waist is more narrow than his knees, I don't think there is a man alive with anatomy that looks like that.

Then the Shadow Tracker coat, this photo tries to hide it, but if you look at the gold pad on his shoulder you can clearly make out that the coat can't even close over the torso and the shoulder opening is about a 1/4 inch higher than where his shoulder is, meaning that when you take off the coat, his is going to have a neck resembling a giraffe.

I'm not even gonna go in to the whole modern weapons and too-green issues, others have already covered that.

This really bums me out, because as soon as this set was announced he was the figure I was most looking forward to and I thought for sure they were trying to save the best for last.