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GI Joburg Episode 110: Conventions

Here's a real mixed bag of an episode, with an overarching theme of "Conventions"... Cujo is bursting with tales to tell of his time at the Long Beach Comic Expo where he had, amongst other things, a run-in with Aubrey Sitterson! What went down? Only one way to find out! Also, Rob tables a discussion of cute vinyl Joes and Cobra's with creepy green eyes; Steve considers supporting HasLab in their attempts to crowdfund Jabba's Sail Barge (if for no other reason than to make Boba Fett die like a bitch); there is talk of the Python Patrol versus Slaughter's Marauders Convention set... and finally: are there any truly seaworthy boats in the A Real American Hero toyline? GI Joburg playtest a few firm favourites while shooting a YouTube video and the results may shock and amaze!

 

And after all that madness, if you still love us and want to see us at JoeCon this year, check out our Joe Fund Me on GoFundMe! We're gonna make it! This is awesome!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018

GI Joburg Episode 109: Scioli's Transformers Versus GI Joe

Tom Scioli and John Barber's Transformers VS G.I. Joe. 'Nuff said.

 

And as a post-script, you might want to check out "Triple Play" from G.I. Joe Yearbook #2...

 

Lastly, if you'd like to help three South African lads experience their first JoeCon, and chronical their epic journey on this podcast channel, check out our Joe Fund Me on GoFundMe:

 

https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018

 

GI Joburg Episode 108: Farewell Toys R Us

Our first full roster ep recorded in 2018 and boy is there a lot to talk about. The JoeFundMe; The Barracuda vid, and now the Transportable Tactical Battle Plaform vid that just dropped; the uncertain future of Toys R Us has compelled us to wax nostalgic about our most treasured TRU memories; and the announcement of a proposed Joe movie in 2020 makes us want to revisit an old fave of a topic: what would we want from a GI Joe film?

 

It's a party. Jump in!

GI Joburg Episode 105: Highs of 2017

Please forgive the numbering faux pas! It was the silly season and I goofed. But let's all have a moment for 2017. What a year for our little corner of the fandom. The Joburg boys reflect on the personal highs of the year. Cujo announces his GI Joe Twitter awards, accompanied by the sick beats of Nick Force; and Steve announces the winners from episode 106's deathmatch battles!

 

As always, if you love us, please consider supporting us on https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018

 

Let's go, 2018!

 

 

GI Joburg Episode 107: The Last Jedi

If you thought we were gonna hold back on doing a Star Wars special; THINK AGAIN. How could we resist adding our opinions to the veritable tsunami of opinions surrounding THE LAST JEDI? 

 

Merry Christmas Joburgers!

And please check out our Joe Fund Me campaign! Get GI Joburg to Joe Con 2018!

https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018

 

GI Joburg Episode 106: Vehicle Deathmatch

Time for some Festive Fun! Join GI Joburg as we pit classic and newskool Joe and Cobra hardware against each other, deathmatch syle. But this time, YOU determine the winner. Check out our polls either on the GI Joburg Facebook group or GI Joburg Twitter feed. Poll runs until the new year, so be sure to vote!

 

GI Joburg Episode 104: FSS 7.0 with Plastic Battles

GI Joburg climbs into a detailed discussion of the F.S.S 7.0 figure images and determine their favourites with the help of a favourite guest: Paul from Plastic Battles! Is 7.0 worth your hard earned dime? Give the episode a spin and we might just help make up your mind.

 

 

GI Joburg Episode 103: The Blind Master Chat

If you're listening to GI Joburg, chances are you're a little obsessed about toys. The tactile elements. The imaginitive elements. The nostalgic elements. But how would your enjoyment be affected if you could no longer see? In our 103rd session we interview Chris Huff, AKA The Blind Master about his love for toys both before and after losing his sight. It's a tale that needs to be told, and one that has certainly left the Joburg boys a little more in love with our collections than we were before. We can all stand to learn a thing or two from this man.

GI Joburg Episode 102: Zartan

Happy Halloween from GI Joburg! And even if Halloween is not your thing, we know you're gonna dig a discussion of the team's definitive Evil Master of Disguise... ZARTAN! (...changes colors right before your eyes... ZARTAN!). In keeping with the theme, the boys rattle off their favourite fancy-dress Joe's as well as a pair of freakshow new Cobra agents you wouldn't want stalking you after dark... Mwahahahahahahaha!

GI Joburg Episode 101: Vintage/Modern Debate with Strydent

There is a great divide in our hobby. GI Joe collectors are split right down the middle. You're either a vintage guy or a modern era guy. You might even be a girl... But my point is, sure, you can like both... but can you truly claim to like them both EQUALLY? In Episode 101 you will hear opinions from two polar opposites on how they view this conundrum. Representing all that is vintage is GI Joburg's Steve. Representing the modern era, we welcome back an exciting voice of our community - STRYDENT! Do you mix it all up and do battle royale? Or do you blow a gasket at the sight of Pursuit of Cobra figures climbing all over a vintage vehicle? It's time we had "The Talk"...