Watch your mailbox! Several HissTank members have reported getting ship notifications for the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Homefront Heroes Non-Attendee Convention Set. Member Colt Blue has reported already receiving his set.
by xerofall under G.I. Joe Collectors Club, Joecon
by DESTRO under G.I. Joe Conventions, Joecon, Photo Shoots
The team from ToyWorldOrder have posted a video review of the 2015 JoeCon Exclusive Tiger Force vs Iron Grenadiers Box Set! Check it out below while we wait for everyone to get their fill on exclusives later on this evening. Make sure to join us after you’ve checked out the video for JoeCon 2015 discussion in progress!
The International G.I.Joe Convention website was updated yesterday with a preview image of the full JoeCon 2015 Convention Box Set. To re-cap, the set features members of the G.I.Joe Tiger Force team, pitted against Destro’s Iron Grenadiers. From the GIJCC:
The 2015 3 3/4-inch convention set contains highly requested teams and some new additions available for the first time in the modern era 25A action figure style. This special edition set includes:
Tiger Force (six figures)
Iron Grenadiers (nine figures)
With JoeCon 2015 now only 30 days away, what Convention Exclusive set have you decided to get? Will you go with the Springfield Island: Peril In Paradise (Tiger Force vs Iron Grenadiers) Box Set, or do you prefer the 12 Inch Adventures of G.I.Joe – Adventurer Box Set? Have you decided to skip a set all together this year? Sound off on the Hisstank.com forums!
The International G.I.Joe Convention website has been updated with a preview of the second figure from this years box set! Take a look at the Tiger Force Designated Marksman, Recondo! From the JoeCon website:
TIGER FORCE DESIGNATED MARKSMAN: RECONDO
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– 1st Tiger Force Release based on 1988 prototype**
– Removable Hat and Shoulder Harness with Pistol
– Includes Marksman Rifle, Mambele (Sickle Sword), G.I. Joe Logo Stand, and Backpack
(Note: Photo depicts mock up and final product may slightly differ.)
**A 1988 Hasbro Sales catalog showcased a re-deco of the 1984 Recondo action figure in Tiger Force colors.
An alternate pilot version was released with the Tiger Force: Tigerfly helicopter. Since this vehicle is not available, his updated specialty and deco are now part of the 2015 GIJoeCon Box set!
Collect all these great 3 3/4″ action figures in the 15-figure box set!
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What are your thoughts on this latest reveal? Sound off on the Hisstank forums!