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a review of: RAHC Guide by noted Author James Kavanaugh Jr.
The RAHC Guide is written by noted Author James Kavanaugh Jr. which you may know from the excellent What’s On Joe Mind podcast.
It’s obvious this work is a labor of love. it covers an era of figures often looked down upon in a thorough manner. This is a guide for every figure and vehicle released from 1997 to 2007 and details their parts, what the came with, variants, and some trivia information. It isn’t a price guide, but it doesn’t need to be. Despite books like this including price guides, toy prices fluctuate enough that they can only be close to accurate briefly, and with this particular set of toys, sadly most of them are not as desired as the classic 12″ or ARAH figures, or even the more recent 25th to current style figures.
Jump into the article for the full review. Continue reading
G.I.Joe collector clubs: Dat ASP!
I can’t be the first person to think of this!
as always hit up our forums to discuss Joe. Let us know if you have any Nerd themed memes!
The con exclusive Charbroil unmasked
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G.I.Joe con registration experience, I was not thrilled.
I should begin by saying, this is my opinion. My experience may not be typical, although I am seeing some angry waves in various places in the G.I.Joe fandom.
The club is run by funpublications. I have never been a member of the club until recently. In the past I have not seen enough value in their products to justify the cost, and often the product itself did not interest me as they focused on original o-rings rather than the new sculpt era for a time, and have often made figures i feel that even as a novice customizer I could replicate. I also knew of many who had bad experiences with the club, and last years credit card security issues, and the extreme delays of the FSS which concerned me.
A few factors lined up this year for it to be my first con. I no longer live in the boonies of Alaska, I can actually drive to this con, I’m not as broke as some of my past years, and Iwas really impressed with last years con set, Footloose. I figured at least it’s a once in a life time opportunity and that I’d probably have no issues, but guess what, I had several problems today as well!Like everyone else, a heads up that the registration was going to go live is a MUST. I didn’t want the golden ticket, but if I had I wouldn’t have been able to get one. i found out out via facebook through What’s on Joe mind’s page, if it hadn’t been for that, i had a busy day planned and likely wouldn’t have even known till an hour ago.
Once I got into register, and used my card it gave me an error, told me i had no items in my cart and to try a different card or to call them. So I tried to call them, both numbers were busy. Fear was setting in. I already had my hotel booked, what if I couldn’t get a set.
There was nothing wrong with my card, I confirmed that, and tried again. The issue? I had to list my current address incorrectly to match the billing address, it wouldn’t let me register unless those two matched. Why on earth does my billing and shipping have to match? I just moved not everything matches yet, and what about people with P.O. boxes? For years I lived in a residence which didn’t even have a mailbox, would I have encountered issues then?
Then I get a call from credit card company, an alert for potential false charges. Who was making these charges? 3 charges from the club! according to the error message i wasn’t being charged! Tonight other people have told me that has been an issue in the past, if so why hasn’t this been fixed?The entire experience wasn’t pleasant, i was no longer excited about going to my first con, I was upset and nervous. I wasn’t thinking about this was my hobby and a means of stress relief, my stomach was turning in knots.
And the figures themselves this year? Are in my opinion are some of the worst figures they have ever put out. Teal? Hit n meh? super hero parts and neon colors? Don’t get me wrong there is a couple I like and will keep (Asp and probably charbroil), the others will probably be spaced out as prizes on the forums. but I hate that i have to buy figures i don’t want to get into the panels.
I’ve always tried to stay neutral on the club issue and I understand that no business is perfect. But I kept noticing issues that bugged me this time around. Why didn’t I know the price of the hat and shirt etc. in advance of registering? Why do I still not know if that showing of Joe will be in imax or not? Why was i given a time limit for registering, but then told to read everything carefully. I refuse to believe anyone read all of their terms of service, it seemed deceptive.
If your heading to Indy, I’ll see you there.
Joe Con Registration is live!
head to the club now, htttp://www.gijoecon.com/
I’ll give you more info in a bit about my terrible customer experience so far!
-revsears.
Coil Con IV andand Coil Club Wisconsion meets ups Dates and info.
Coil Con IV has been announced. Coil Con III was my first ever con experience and i had a blast if you can make it you should attend. It will be held on Aug. 24th this year. For more info head here, or to their facebook page.
Coil Club also has an upcoming meeting in Wisconsin for those of you close to that area. It’s coming up really quick Feb. 10th. Head to their facebook page for more info.
Have a gathering you want us to do know about? Let us know here in the forum for gatherings and cons. I’ll front page each one as I am able.
-Sam B. Sears
G.I.Joe club exclusive 12″ figures are up.
G.I.Joe 12″ exclusives for the upcoming G.I.Joe convention are up, head to their site to check it out! I may not be a 12″ collector, but you have to respect your roots. The set this year features a James Bond style mission into an island and both Joe himself and a villain. To chat about the con or 12″ joes hit up our G.I.Joe Forum.
-revsears
Mindbender’s Clinic meet up in Rapid City
Toy Nation user Skinny has let us know about a planned meet up in Rapid City South Dakota, I have qouted his message on the boards below. To stay update hit up his website, and always hit up the topic on our forums.
Got a convention coming up? Let us know here.
-revsears
Joefans and 80’s toy fans alike, but mainly Joefans!
Come see the original voice of Dr. Mindbender Brian Cummings speak at Mindbender’s Clinic in Rapid City, SD on May 18th 2013
An all day event you will see one of a kind items and get a chance to enjoy the 1987 movie with some fellow fans.
more events are being planned.
looking for people from the area to set up some swap meet tables.
I also encourage room to room trading.
Special reduced room rate and room block for convention attendees.
go here for more info and registration:
The Joe Report’s Poll on the G.I.Joe club magazine (and thoughts)
The excellent The Joe Report site, has posted a poll about what club members would like to see in their club magazines. Some of the choices included more 12″ content, more 3 3/4″ content or doing away with letters and shifting their cost elsewhere. Personally i voted to tend the letters and take it off of membership dues. The content could become available on the web, and if they fear piracy an App could be an option as well, although that might alienate those without smart phones. Make your voice heard, go vote, and check out the site while your there! (Credit to me knowing about the site, or the poll, goes to Whats on Joe Mind PodCast.)
To talk about all things Joe hit up our Forums.
-revsears
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