We’re just a few days away from the Hasbro panel at Joe Con 2016 in Loveland, CO and that means we’re just a few days of way from discovering what exactly is the G.I. Joe 2016 line-up of figures.
On June 3rd, those clever marketing devils over at Hasbro published a crossword puzzle at Hasbro Pulse. This matrix was comprised of all of the figures to be released by Hasbro in the G.I. Joe at Toys R Us this year. However, the kicker was that there were no clues given. Only one row was filled in and that was the name of the Kindle World’s Fan’s Choice character Stiletto.
It’s been a few weeks since this crossword was posted and fans have had time to put in their guesses. Given past history it’s a safe bet to assume that some of these names will come from the now-infamous Concept Case displays of both 2012 and 2013. So, who does that leave for the G.I. Joe 2016 lineup? Continue reading →
“All memberships will end December 31, 2016. Hasbro looks forward to sharing new plans for the Collector’s Club with you in the future.”
Okay, let’s read that again.
“Hasbro looks forward to sharing new plans for the Collector’s Club with you in the future.”
Did you notice something? Nowhere in that statement does it say “Hasbro is ending Transformers and G.I. Joe forever.” It does, however, indicate, that Hasbro will no longer be relying on Fun Publications to administer the Transformers Club and, by implied association, the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club. Continue reading →
Two new reveals from the Joe Con 2016 have dropped tonight! Almost the entire set has now been revealed as fans can feast their eyes on Sky Patrol Drop Zone and the Cobra Black Vulture!
Drop Zone:
SKY PATROL WEAPONS SPECIALIST:
DROP ZONE
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Highly Requested Member of 1990’s Sky Patrol Team
– Includes removable Helmet and Vest, Assault Rifle, Sub Machine Gun,
Glider backpack with moveable wings, and G.I. Joe Logo Stand.
Joe Con 2016 isn’t until June but the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club has gone full-bore with the reveals this week. After today, only four more characters remain to be seen from this year’s set. Check out Sky Patrol team member Airwave and the Cobra Acrobatic Aerial Assault Trooper otherwise known as the Air Devil!
Airwave:
SKY PATROL COMMUNICATIONS:
CLIFF “AIRWAVE” MEWETT
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Highly Requested Member of 1990’s Sky Patrol Team
– Includes removable Helmet and Vest, Assault Rifle, Pistol,
Satellite Phone, Parachute-style backpack,
and G.I. Joe Logo Stand.
Joe Con 2016 registration is LIVE and the Club has dropped two more previews from this year’s convention set!
Sky Patrol Airborne
SKY PATROL QUARTERMASTER:
ROBERT “AIRBORNE” SIX
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– NEW Head Sculpt on 1st Modern Era Character Release
– Highly Requested Member of 1990’s Sky Patrol Team
– Includes removable Harness, Medic Satchel Bag, Knife,
Automatic Shotgun, Parachute-style backpack, and
G.I. Joe Logo Stand.
When it comes to Joe Con 2016 the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club isn’t letting any grass grow under their feet! Another day and two more image previews from the 1:18 Sky Patrol set have been revealed. Tonight, feast your eyes on Altitude and the Night Vulture.
Altitude:
SKY PATROL RECON SCOUT:
JOHN-EDWARD “ALTITUDE” JONES
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Highly Requested Character from 1990’s Sky Patrol Team
– Includes removable Helmet and Visor, Assault Rifle, Knife,
Parachute-style backpack, and G.I. Joe Logo Stand.
I’ll admit it– I’m behind on this. Last week the Joe Con 2016 brochure was published online and revealed the theme for the 1:18 scale set– Sky Patrol!!! The 1990’s Toys R Us exclusive aerial team is finally getting a Generation 3 update and will be available as part of this year’s Joe Con event.
Yesterday, the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club pulled back the curtain even further
Skydive:
SKY PATROL SQUAD LEADER: SKYDIVE
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Highly Requested Character from 1990’s Sky Patrol Team
– Includes removable Helmet and Goggles, Assault Rifles x 2,
Glider backpack with moveable wings, G.I. Joe Logo Stand.
In an interesting move, the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club has moved the annual Joe Con back to summer. Ever since the Club added the offiical Transformers BotCon to their slate of convention offerings, Joe Con has played second fiddle to the larger Transformer event. Traditionally held during the summer, Joe Con has instead been relegated to either a Spring or even Fall event over the past decade. Colorado also marks the return of a “Western Con”– something that hasn’t happened since the San Francisco con of 2002!
Here’s the official release text:
The 2016 G.I. Joe Collectors’ convention to be held June 16-19 in the beautiful city of Loveland, Colorado
Fort Worth, TX – October 6, 2015 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention G.I.JoeCon, announced today that next year’s amazing convention will take place at the Embassy Suites Loveland Hotel June 16 through June 19 in Loveland Colorado, just north of Denver. Fans once again will come together from across the world to celebrate another exciting year of all things G.I. Joe at this fantastic event! You can make your hotel reservations now viaGIJoeCon.com.
In the coming weeks, G.I. Joe fans will be able to register for G.I.JoeCon 2016 through the GIJoeCon.com online registration system. Fans and collectors who register for G.I.JoeCon as either a Real American Hero or General package holder will receive an exclusive convention box set, admission to the Friday private sales room experience, priority seating at all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and admittance to the Saturday night Casino Night and Awards Party. Finally, American Hero or General package attendees will also receive a special bonus G.I. Joe item to go along with their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered guests will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.
For all the information regarding the G.I.JoeCon show activities, hotel updates and the exclusive figure offerings, stay tuned to GIJoeCon.com.
So, what do you think of the date change back to a summer con? Will you be attending? Will the theme be “Rocky Mountain High“?
