Great Texas GIJoe Show V – February 7, 2009 in Arlington, TX!

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G.I. JOE INVADES TEXAS

Hide your Barbies. Here comes Joe.America’s favorite fighting man, action figure G.I. Joe, gets a flag raised in his honor at The Great Texas G.I. Joe Show V.  This G.I. Joe collectibles convention takes place Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington. Continue reading

Completed your MASS Device yet?

dvdpacks.gifJustin’s posted a review of DVD Battle Pack #5 – “Best of the 80’s” over at GeneralsJoes.com which showcases the final assembled form of the “build-a-prop” MASS Device.  However, it seems that this final set is proving particularly hard to find in stores right now due to the low number of sets included in the final case packs.  With significant numbers of the first four sets still sitting on store shelves, are fans able to complete their MASS Devices or is the “thrill of the hunt” rapidly wearing off?

Cast your vote in the MASS Device completion poll in the forums now!

Don Davis: 1942 -2008

dondavis.gifDon Davis, a veteran character actor best known for his role as General George Hammond on the long-running sci-fi series Stargate SG-1, passed away on June 29, 2008.  Both an actor and a former stunt man, Davis provided the voice of Wild Bill in both of the computer animated films Spy Troops: The Movie and Valor vs. Venom.  The staff of JBL would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Davis.

A tribute article was dedicated to Mr. Davis was posted at Gateworld.net.

Share your memories of Mr. Davis in the forums.

JOhio.org publishes second newsletter!

johio.gifThe gang at JOhio.org have come through once again!

The latest issue of the JOhio.org newsletter has debuted online! Filled with photos from past Collector’s Conventions, pictures of the forthcoming convention exclusives, and articles written by various members it’s a debut issue that you’re not going to want to miss! Check out the latest issue now! (The debut issue is also available for viewing here!)

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