Gi Joburg

Two years ago we added a recurring segment to the show entitled "Definitive Sculpt". In it, we hoped to determine for ourselves which versions of which character are our "go-to's". We got the ball rolling with Storm Shadow and since then we've had our fair share of amicable agreements and devastating disagreements. It's now time to take on GI Joe's most enduring icon, the (mostly) black-clad, (almost always) silent, ninja/commando (or is that commando/ninja?!) - SNAKE EYES.   We also pit the FANG up against the Swampfire up against the Locust in an all-out chopper duel YOU determine the outcome of on our Twitter or Facebook polls.    And we close out with a discussion of our earliest GI Joe memory.    It's a bumper episode so pull some toys down from the shelf and enjoy!

Cujo presents some choice interviews from the 10th Long Beach Comic Con, held on September 8th and 9th, 2018. Insight on topics ranging from Golobulus to Hama... Get in the trenches with our on-the-scene corresponent and get some fresh angles on GI Joe!   Soundscape credits:   https://soundcloud.com/cryfelt   https://soundcloud.com/oneambient4

On our JoeCon Journey we encountered many Joe Friends for the first time, one of whom was Magnus, an extraordinary Lego builder who builds pretty much exclusively GI Joe! It's the most epic merging of these great toys we've ever seen! But why take my word for it? See for yourself!    https://www.flickr.com/photos/78224984@N00/albums   or check out our bonus video of seeing his creations in person for the first time!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQhMIAMyFGE    

Steve got a Mauler at JoeCon. And would you believe ONLY NOW, a full two months after the event, is it in his hands?! In honour of Joe tanks, the boys are pitting their favourites against Steve's Mauler in a battle that YOU decide the outcome of! Polls will be held on the GI Joburg Twitter page and Facebook group for the next five days, so listen to the podcast and get voting!    Also in this episode, we pay tribute to the late Russ Heath. Joe fans everywhere are indebted to this man. 

It's been a month since our epic USA adventure and we've had ample time to reflect on the time that was. So we're unpacking some of our experiences and of course all of the awesome toys we've acquired. What toys may have surprised us... and what toys may have disappointed us... And it wouldn't be an episode of GI Joburg without some debate! So we pit the Raider against the HAVOC and the Battle Wagon against the Earthquake as we ask the eternal playground question: who would win in a fight!?

We asked for suggestions on Facebook and Twitter as to what collectors thought were the best figure card artwork from the first four FSS series'. Now we pit the best of the best in a battle to the top of the pile! Massive thanks to Chris McLeod of The Full Force Podcast for not only guesting on the show, but putting together this gorgeous video presentation for all our benefit! If you get the chance, experience them at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8hjao3JWsE&feature=youtu.be   Yo Force!   Full Joburg!

Cujo presents his ambush-style JoeCon 2018 interviews. Who did he corner? What secrets did he elicit? Have a listen and (almost) all will be revealed...   Music Featured:   https://soundcloud.com/holyrain https://soundcloud.com/stilzyyc

After an incredible weekend at JoeCon 2018 and a day of sightseeing in Washington, the guys unwind and reflect on the time that was. No frills, just four guys talking about the experience. Oh, and also historical: it's the first podcast the members of GI Joburg have ever reorded from the same location. WHAAAAAT?!

HERE WE GO! Final podcast before Steve, Paul and Rob board a plane to the 2018 G.I. Joe Convention! It's nothing short of a dream. We chat about our Convention expectations, dreams, aspirations. The itinerary is discussed and as a special treat, we've got customiser extraordinaire Jim Godfrey on the show to talk about a very special custom he's been working on... If you're headed to the Con and want to get into the mood; or if you're not going to the Con and you want a slice of the action, GI Joburg is there!    A REAL SOUTH AFRICAN HERO! G.I. JOE!   ...burg.

The boys keep it breezy on this one with a bit of community news, some non-news about Solo, what toys the boys hope to grab at JoeCon, and a definitive section devoted to LAW! Join us for a spot of light fun! And if you haven't heard it already, catch Steve as he guests on Joe On Joe Podcast!   http://joeonjoe.com/gi-joe-ep-117-general-confusion-w-steve-jubber   Our official GI Joburg T-shirts are currently being printed! If you want an exclusive T or two and help the boys with their JoeCon journey, please consider heading down to our Go Fund Me before the campaign is deadder than disco! But seriously, don't miss out on the cool incentives because this is the only time they will be offered!   http://gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018    

Ever since we owned our first vehicle an eternal question has plagued us: who sits where? How do you decide? Cartoon or comic book appearances? Filecard info? Personal preference? Colour scheme?!? The Joburg boys are joined by JD Onesi of General Geekery Podcast, one of the most well-versed GI Joe geeks out there, to decide on the best personel for some of their favourite vehicles. We also start getting hyped about JoeCon and the recent release of our final Atlantis Factor episode. And if you donate $5 or more to our Go Fund Me before the end of Sunday the 27th of May 2018, you get to decide who features in our next web series! General Geekery Podcast: https://generalgeekerypodcast.buzzsprout.com/ GI Joburg GoFundMe: http://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018  

Tonight on Joe On Joe... er, GI JOBURG, we chat with Joe Slepski of the Joe On Joe Podcast! Everything from Avengers Infinity War to the announcement of the Snake Eyes solo movie come under the spotlight. And the team manage to settle on at least one ideal pitch for a GI Joe comic or film. We can dream, right?    Joe has a fantastic podcast that if you don't already subscribe to, you really should!  https://www.patreon.com/joeonjoepod   And JoeCon looms! We're getting close to our goal... and the cuttoff! Will we make it?! If you have a few bucks to spare please consider our JoeFundMe! Thanks gang.   https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018        

Dual topic on this show! GI Joburg discuss their personal fave picks of the unexpected FSS 8.0. And then we introduce the GI Joburg HALL OF SHAME! Not every toy released under the Joe banner was a winner and in this episode the boys introduce their LEAST favourite figures, vehicles, and concepts from their beloved toyline. Rob and Steve have been hitting the bottle and Paul's head is always swimming in paint fumes so prep thyself for...  shenanigans.     And hey! As always, if you have a few bucks lying spare, we're drawing closer to our goal and you can be a part of this awesome JoeCon success story! Aaaand score some exclusive Joburg merch. Check us out at: www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018    

Steve is in Romania of all places! It's the home of Dracula and and some of the creepiest castles around! So what better opportunity to talk about GI Joe's very own Silent Castle and it's role in the mythology? Take a trip with us as we engage in some operations deep inside Eastern Europe...   And it's getting down to the wire for our JoeCon 2018 GoFundMe! Will the South Africans make it to their first JoeCon in June this year? If you like what we do and you're in a position to help out, please check our campaign over at www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018   Thanks gang, and Yo Joe!   ...Burg!

We did it for the Vintage 1982-1994 A Real American Hero toyline, it's only natural we follow it up with a "Modern Era" one... Presenting the "No-Ring" Buyer's Guide! The members of GI Joburg have each compiled their top 10 must-have Joes, top 10 must-have Cobras, and top 5 modern vehicles from each team produced post 25th Anniversary! If you're looking to start collecting the modern figures - this podcast will get you off to the right start! And if you are already in possession of a fabulous amount of Modern Era Joes, compile a list of your own and compare tastes with Steve, Paul, Rob and Cujo! What FUNNNNN!   And if you're in a position to help GI Joburg get to JoeCon 2018, here's our JoeFundMe link: www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018 Yo Joe (Burg), everybody!

Presenting the WonderCon Filecards! If Episode 113 left you scratching your head, we now shed some light! Cujo interviews persons of GI Joe interest from the Convention and boy do they give some great answers!  Oh, and our Joe Fund Me campaign keeps marching on! We only need another 35% to meet our goal!  www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018   If you want to track down the tunes we play, check them out on SoundCloud!   https://soundcloud.com/captured-space/jacob-newman-invisible-autumn-vocal-mix-feat-laurabirdie https://soundcloud.com/ash-f-mcbride/frequency-ambient-noise-drone-engines-of-war https://soundcloud.com/dallasnights1986/the-end  

Hey Joburgers! So Cujo went to WonderCon last weekend and he's just bursting with stories he'd like to share, including a brushing with a man EVERY fan of GI Joe: A Real American Hero owe a great debt to... 'nuff said!   Also, Steve drops some sneak peek info on the next installment of The Atlantis Factor; and the debate rages as to who the best Cobra pilot is: Wild Weasel or Strato Viper? Check the GI Joburg Twitter or Facebook Group for the poll!   And if you're in a generous mood, please consider throwing some bucks at our Go Fund Me to get GI Joburg to JoeCon 2018!   www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018    

Rob, Paul, Steve and Cujo are gonna shove their opinions down your throat! If you just so happened to NOT be in possession of the greatest toys in the universe, join us as we run down a list of the top 10 vintage Joes and Cobras, and top 5 vehicles from each team YOU MUST OWN! There will be blood. And it will be from your haemmoraging credit card. AND if you already have the greatest toys in the universe, and you love this show, maybe you can part with some sheckles to help us get to JoeCon 2018!     www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018  

So Black Panther is a thing... the boys have one or two opinions on it they would like to share. But we've also got some exciting news to discuss with regards to the Joe Fund Me campaign, and also a discussion of the most recent YouTube adventure: Atlantis Factor Part 2 Featuring the Moray! So even if you feel like the movie hype is a little played out, there are a few other reasons to give this episode a spin. Not least of which because you love us, and we looove you!

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