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10-10-2018, 01:03 PM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Assembly Required is one of the premiere regional GI Joe shows in the country, providing all the fun and excitement of Joecon but at a fraction of the price. Celebrating it's eighth year, this year's Assembly Required will be held on Saturday, November 10th at Gravitate Workspace in Des Moines, Iowa, from 10 AM to 5:50 PM.
Now, on to the reasons why you should attend Reason #1: Joe Declassified Once again this year the Joe Declassified crew will be bringing their usual assortment of GI Joe prototypes, designs, and rarities to display, as well as a presentation that will reveal even more unique and unusual items of Joe lore. Their display was always a highlight of Joecon, and with that now a thing of the past, this is one of a handful of chances you'll get to see pieces of Joe history in person!
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10-15-2018, 07:52 AM | #2 |
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Reason #2: Friday Night Dinner
New this year is a Dinner the night before Assembly Required on Friday, November 9. In previous years staff, vendors, and attendees would meet up at a restaurant to catch up and talk all things Joe. This was often done without reservations, and with it being on Friday night, often lead to long waits for tables and people being spread out. This year, we will have our own area to eat and mingle! Here are the details: Friday at 7:30 PM at Centro Centro $25 per person Buffet style, with Appetizers, salad, pizza, dessert Pop and ice tea are included, and there will be a cash bar for those wanting to get their drink on Seating is limited to 50, and if you are interested in attending you can Paypal the $25 to [email protected] by Sunday, October 21st.
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10-16-2018, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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Reason #3: Ron Wagner
Ron was one of the artists on the original Marvel GI Joe run. He did the art for issues 63-68, 70-74, 76, 80, 82-86, 100, and 115, as well as many covers for GI Joe: Special Missions and GI Joe Yearbook #3. He is a very approachable artist, and often takes commissions at the show. AR is a great place to meet with him without all of the usual crowds associated with bigger shows.
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10-19-2018, 07:16 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Iowa
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Reason #4: Cereal and Cartoons!
One of the best parts of childhood was waking up on Saturday morning and getting a big bowl of cereal as you sit down to watch cartoons. For many of us this was a ritual that played out for years, and were some of the best times we had growing up. Well, as Assembly Required this year you can relive those bygone days with a morning of cereal and cartoons! From 9:00-10:00 on Saturday, November 10th, there will be bowls of cereal and select episodes of GI Joe: A Real American Hero to enjoy before Assembly Required kicks off at 10:00. The AR staff will provide the cereal and cartoons, so get up early and join us!
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10-23-2018, 07:32 AM | #5 |
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Reason #5: Des Moines
Assembly Required has been held in Des Moines since it's inception in 2011. If you've never been to Des Moines, it may surprise you. Des Moines is not a town full of cornfields and cows, it's one of the most vibrant cities in the Midwest, full of things to do and see. It is easily accessible from almost anywhere in the US, and is located at the intersection of I-80 and I-35. Still upset that all the Toys R Us stores closed down? Wish you could still go to a store and just browse aisle after aisle of toys? Well, Des Moines has the place for you! Jay's CD & Hobby has one of the largest selections of toys, comics, games, and more in the Midwest. If you are looking for something, chances are Jay's has it. There are two locations, each with their own unique inventory. It's well worth a trip. Jay's CD and Hobby - Toys, Action Figures, Sports Cards, Games, Comics and Collectibles Like to eat? Des Moines has that covered! Des Moines has an eclectic collections of restaurants, everything from pizza with a Chinese twist (Fong's Pizza) to burgers with an undead flair (Zombie Burger). Here are a few of the dining choices Des Moines has to offer: https://fongspizza.com/ Zombie Burger | Des Moines & West Des Moines https://jethrosdesmoines.com/ https://royalmilebar.com/ Like to drink? Oh wait, I forget the crowd I was talking to, of course you do! Well, Des Moines has the covered too! We have an outstanding selcetion of world famous Beer Bars for you to sample. Some have up to 262 beers on tap for you to try, but I would not recommend trying them all at one sitting. Just a few of the options you have: el Bait Shop The Highlife Lounge The Iowa Taproom Up-Down Des Moines If you come to Des Moines for Assembly Required, you will not be sorry.
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10-26-2018, 09:01 AM | #6 |
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Reason #6: Kid's Activities!
Assembly Required did not forget that GI Joe is also for kids! Kids attending AR will get a chance to go on a recon mission for a chance at acquiring a case full of top secret GI Joe goodies, all for free! It's a great chance to get the next generation of GI Joe collectors in on all of the free fun at Assembly Required!
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11-07-2018, 09:51 AM | #7 |
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So many reasons to attend AR! For me, the best thing about the show is the people and the friendly vibe. I went to my first convention and met Joe fans for the first time way back at AR#1. Changed my life, man!
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11-09-2018, 03:02 PM | #8 |
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I'll be attending.
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11-09-2018, 11:13 PM | #9 |
Lousy Greenshirt
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Iowa, US
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Really excited for this tomorrow! I went for the first time last year, and was real pleased to have a convention like this in my home state.
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11-10-2018, 02:18 AM | #10 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Kansas
Posts: 981
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Roads look good for tomorrow. I'll be there after having missed last year.
Love this event. Is closer to me than CoilCon. AvacsLab shows all his cool inventory. And a few years ago I won a Night Force Crazy Legs figure from their raffle. Too bad I'm not a Night Force guy... |
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