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Shogi
06-28-2012, 10:26 AM
This was mispacked in bithomas' box set

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/bithomasDarklon.jpg
Nirvana
06-28-2012, 10:28 AM
Woo!
Air-tight
06-28-2012, 10:28 AM
Cool- thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see him in the plastic.
CrimsonGuard101
06-28-2012, 10:33 AM
just the card or the figure and card?
drunknmunky
06-28-2012, 10:46 AM
Son of a bitch. More money I'm spending.
This I Command!
06-28-2012, 10:48 AM
Woo! Can't wait to get him tonight!
CobraOfficer999
06-28-2012, 10:53 AM
SOB. Add to my shopping list of things to buy, Like the Soviet Truck and an MLC WHALE. Allredy got the conset.
paraviper
06-28-2012, 11:01 AM
This was mispacked in bithomas' box set

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/bithomasDarklon.jpg


Show the figure!
kingphilbert
06-28-2012, 11:03 AM
Def interested in seeing this. From the comic it looks like they're using POC FF as a base figure. From that it looks like the Taraus/Zanzibar shoulders and holster then too.
Zarana
06-28-2012, 11:05 AM
Show the figure!

He is using Wraith's stealth technology.
paraviper
06-28-2012, 11:06 AM
Show the figure! Show the figure!
drunknmunky
06-28-2012, 11:07 AM
Show the figure!

I don't think the figure was in the box. The filecards are placed under the foam insert in the box set. So what he's saying is the filecard was in there but his figures were correct.
paraviper
06-28-2012, 11:07 AM
He is using Wraith's stealth technology.

lol No wraith stealth! I can't wait to over pay for this set.
paraviper
06-28-2012, 11:08 AM
I don't think the figure was in the box. The filecards are placed under the foam insert in the box set. So what he's saying is the filecard was in there but his figures were correct.

oh I see. Damn. I got my hopes up. I was not able to go this year and I got a feeling I'm going to pay for it.
sithewok
06-28-2012, 11:09 AM
From the multiple mentions of Destro in the storyline of the filecard, I'm betting (unfortunately) that Destro is the other half of the two pack...
paraviper
06-28-2012, 11:11 AM
From the multiple mentions of Destro in the storyline of the filecard, I'm betting (unfortunately) that Destro is the other half of the two pack...

Yeah. It does show a Gold Headed destro in the comic book. Not that we need another Destro.
Mapleleaf
06-28-2012, 11:12 AM
From the multiple mentions of Destro in the storyline of the filecard, I'm betting (unfortunately) that Destro is the other half of the two pack...

Yeah. It does show a Gold Headed destro in the comic book. Not that we need another Destro.

I thought however they said that Destro was not going to be apart of anything or was that just concerning the box set at the time?
Mapleleaf
06-28-2012, 11:15 AM
My money is still on either General Mayhem or Metal-head for the two pack.
Hellion42
06-28-2012, 11:54 AM
Darklon is probably my favorite "oddball" Joe character. Here's hoping the relatively high production run results in reasonable prices. http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/hellion42/smilies/thumbsup.gif
Typhis
06-28-2012, 12:01 PM
So if you didn't go to joecon is there a way to get him??? with out paying a crap load of money on e bay??? Will the joe club sell him in their store???
Fast_Draw
06-28-2012, 12:10 PM
From the multiple mentions of Destro in the storyline of the filecard, I'm betting (unfortunately) that Destro is the other half of the two pack...

That would be my guess. It would also defer some of the cost for the new Darklon head by using a straight repaint. I'll be disappointed if it is Destro, but what other characters that don't have figures we know of are in the comic besides him and Dragonsky?
Lantern_Lad
06-28-2012, 12:12 PM
The thing that really gets me us that I don't even really like Darklon... But now that he's out and I can't get him, guess what? I want the damn thing badly!

Dammit
EzekialRage
06-28-2012, 12:13 PM
Im very much excited about Darklon. I'll be in New Orleans in 5 hours.
Lantern_Lad
06-28-2012, 12:15 PM
Oops... Double post... Stupid iphone
sithewok
06-28-2012, 12:17 PM
So if you didn't go to joecon is there a way to get him??? with out paying a crap load of money on e bay??? Will the joe club sell him in their store???

No, unfortunately. Con only. He has the highest production run of the con items, though, so maybe he won't be too crazy..
Dolemite
06-28-2012, 12:25 PM
Looking forward to seeing what the figure looks like.

Oh, and I love bithomas' enormous watermark making it a bitch to read what the file card actually says. Thanks for that, guy.
fireflyguy
06-28-2012, 12:27 PM
That's cool.
Dealer Destro
06-28-2012, 12:43 PM
If anyone does not want theirs see my BST. I am throwing everything including the kitchen sink at this!
CrimsonGuard101
06-28-2012, 12:53 PM
If anyone does not want theirs see my BST. I am throwing everything including the kitchen sink at this!

and this is why they will demand $1000+ for him lol....
Dealer Destro
06-28-2012, 12:58 PM
and this is why they will demand $1000+ for him lol....

Well if that's the case they can keep em. Chances are I can jut kitbash one and paint it. Hell I already have a 25th accurate Darklon. From the looks of the file card though this is going to be a treat. I can't wait to see what the fig looks like.
KingStalin
06-28-2012, 01:01 PM
Want this so bad. Sure it's going to be way too expensive.
RolandofGilead
06-28-2012, 01:02 PM
I've been wanting a modern era Darklon since he was featured in Larry Hama's new Joe series.
Dolemite
06-28-2012, 01:35 PM
Want this so bad. Sure it's going to be way too expensive.^^This.^^
MTN
06-28-2012, 01:47 PM
Based on the image from the comic it appears that he's a repaint of the POC firefly with a new head and possibly new vest. I can't really tell who's vest it could be. I'm not able to get it anyway so I suppose it doesn't matter all too much. I do like guessing the parts though.
gidean
06-28-2012, 01:49 PM
is Darklon one of the guys in the 2 pack, or is it a figure Freebie when you pick up your package??
Flint Faireborn
06-28-2012, 01:50 PM
want this so bad. Sure it's going to be way too expensive.

^^^^this!!!
This I Command!
06-28-2012, 02:00 PM
Based on the image from the comic it appears that he's a repaint of the POC firefly with a new head and possibly new vest. I can't really tell who's vest it could be. I'm not able to get it anyway so I suppose it doesn't matter all too much. I do like guessing the parts though.

Looks to me like possibly Scrap Iron's vest.
Cdt Weasel
06-28-2012, 02:07 PM
is Darklon one of the guys in the 2 pack, or is it a figure Freebie when you pick up your package??

The freebie was the snarler cycle.
MTN
06-28-2012, 02:16 PM
Looks to me like possibly Scrap Iron's vest.

That's what I thought, but it has a holster and shoulder pads. I thought maybe it's just Zanzibar's shoulder pads, they look really close to the image but I doubt it. I'm thinking it may be a new part.
Typhis
06-28-2012, 04:15 PM
The club should give us Darklon for that credit card fiasco we all had to deal with.
X-factorz
06-28-2012, 04:24 PM
That's what I thought, but it has a holster and shoulder pads. I thought maybe it's just Zanzibar's shoulder pads, they look really close to the image but I doubt it. I'm thinking it may be a new part.

I'm thinking Range Viper...
MonkeyBoyZ
06-28-2012, 05:06 PM
The club should give us Darklon for that credit card fiasco we all had to deal with.

I agree with this idea.
Ford
06-28-2012, 05:08 PM
Oh, and I love bithomas' enormous watermark making it a bitch to read what the file card actually says. Thanks for that, guy.


Agreed. It's a dick move. It should be deleted as soon as a better photo is available.

And Darklon...from Darklonia. That ranks up there with the Baroness DeCobray and Albert Pine.
Cdt Weasel
06-28-2012, 05:08 PM
The club should give us Darklon for that credit card fiasco we all had to deal with.

If they did that, everyone would complain what a crap 2nd tier character we got when they reveal the next cool first tier character.
hurricane
06-28-2012, 05:12 PM
this is NOT the first pic of joecon Darklon!

this is the first pic of Darklon's FILECARD!
CrimsonGuard101
06-28-2012, 05:13 PM
Agreed. It's a dick move. It should be deleted as soon as a better photo is available.

And Darklon...from Darklonia. That ranks up there with the Baroness DeCobray and Albert Pine.

You know Darklonia? Right next to Transylvania? Or was it Albania....blah its all right around the former Czechoslovakia...
A.C.T.
06-28-2012, 05:14 PM
this is NOT the first pic of joecon Darklon!

this is the first pic of Darklon's FILECARD!

This shit^^^^
Dem_Yoe'z!
06-28-2012, 05:15 PM
You know Darklonia? Right next to Transylvania? Or was it Albania....blah its all right around the former Czechoslovakia...

And due south of lame-onia. Seriously "Darklonia"?? Who writes this stuff?
sithewok
06-28-2012, 05:17 PM
And due south of lame-onia. Seriously "Darklonia"?? Who writes this stuff?

Larry Hama. Came right from the old marvel run...
Dem_Yoe'z!
06-28-2012, 05:21 PM
Larry Hama. Came right from the old marvel run...

Definitely not one of his finer moments.
CrimsonGuard101
06-28-2012, 05:25 PM
Definitely not one of his finer moments.

comon...its a cartoon, comic book, cheese laden history of a real american hero for 80s kids...what did you expect?
SonOfMindbender
06-28-2012, 05:27 PM
Agreed. It's a dick move. It should be deleted as soon as a better photo is available.

And Darklon...from Darklonia. That ranks up there with the Baroness DeCobray and Albert Pine.

Agreed! Darklonia sounds like a planet from the Space Balls Universe.
Turtle Master
06-28-2012, 05:31 PM
Who is this Thomas and why do we care that he's bi?

I'd be ecstatic if Darklon came with the VvV Destro with turtle neck, leatherpants and little skull necklace.
sithewok
06-28-2012, 05:38 PM
Definitely not one of his finer moments.

Agreed.
sithewok
06-28-2012, 05:39 PM
Who is this Thomas and why do we care that he's bi?

I'd be ecstatic if Darklon came with the VvV Destro with turtle neck, leatherpants and little skull necklace.

Now, that would be a destro I would actually be excited about...
Ford
06-28-2012, 05:44 PM
...because of the leather pants?
Hellion42
06-28-2012, 05:45 PM
Darklonia! Such a silly name. It's like Darklon ran his own country and had a huge ego or something.

...oh wait. http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/hellion42/smilies/optimuslaugh.gif
sithewok
06-28-2012, 05:46 PM
...because of the leather pants?

Oh yeah! Hot!

Seriously, though, I always loved that figure for some reason. He was my default destro for a long time.
Hellion42
06-28-2012, 05:48 PM
If they went the VvV Destro route I'd rather they just make Alexander.
CrimsonGuard101
06-28-2012, 05:50 PM
Darklonia! Such a silly name. It's like Darklon ran his own country and had a huge ego or something.

...oh wait. http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/hellion42/smilies/optimuslaugh.gif

Darklon is like Peter Griffin after all...Peter Griffin had Pretoria...and Darklon had Darklonia...it all makes sense if you think about it....
Digital Ghost
06-28-2012, 06:08 PM
Oh, and I love bithomas' enormous watermark making it a bitch to read what the file card actually says. Thanks for that, guy.This.
CrimsonGuard101
06-28-2012, 06:10 PM
International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2012! (http://www.gijoecon.com/no2012/con12exclusives.cfm)

Club gots pics!
Hellion42
06-28-2012, 06:13 PM
Those figures look sweet. I'll be skipping the vehicles.
manic mailman
06-28-2012, 06:18 PM
bust! kinda disappointed i have to say
i do like darklon and the cobra/og truck covers
DarkHorse
06-28-2012, 09:12 PM
$75 for two figures? Is this right?
Xerofall
06-28-2012, 09:48 PM
Wow... I would have thought the AVAC head would have suited the Annihilator better than the Lampreys.
bithomas
06-29-2012, 12:23 AM
This.

Looking forward to seeing what the figure looks like.

Oh, and I love bithomas' enormous watermark making it a bitch to read what the file card actually says. Thanks for that, guy.

For the record, I didn't create the watermark. It was done by Gyre-Viper, who was kind enough to upload the picture for me. Hopefully you've found a more readable copy by now.