CLUB AND SHOW NEWS
Updated 02/19/08

Show Listings:

April 6^th, 2008: Chicago G.I. Joe and Action Figure Convention in Algonquin, IL. The show will take place at the Jacobs High School in Algonquin, about 20 miles northwest of O'Hare. Be sure to check it out!

For more info, go to www.chicagogijoeclub.com

May 31^st to June 1^st: JoeLanta 2008 in Marietta, GA. Yes, folks, after a one year hiatus, the show is back in action. Location has now moved to the Cobb County Civic Center. Cotswold will be there, along with a slew of other great dealers!

For more info, go to www.joelanta.com

June 15^th and 16^th: Myrtle Beach 1/6 '08 Military Miniature Convention in Myrtle Beach, SC. This new show will take place at the Holiday Inn West, on the Waterway. Be sure to show Bobby and the crew there some support!!

For more info, go to http://www.mbonesixth.com/

June 21^st and 22^nd: A Weekend of Heroes 2008 in Glendale, CA. Location has changed, but it's still the same great show. Lots of military themed stuff for both kids young and old, from action figures to militaria.

For more info, go to www.aweekendofheroes.com

June 27^th to the 29^th: International G.I. Joe Collectors Club Convention in Frisco, TX. For those of you not in Texas, this means "North of Dallas". The Con came to their senses and decided to bring the show back to the Lone Star State. Cotswold will be in attendance at this show.

For more info, go to http://gijoeclub.com/conventions/dallas/index.cfm

August 6^th to the 9^th: Dragon Hobby Expo in Virginia Beach, VA. Dragon decided to move the show to the East Coast this time, and increased the size of their showroom considerably. Will be run in conjunction with the IPMS National Convention.

For more info, go to http://www.dxpo.com/dx/08/news.asp

Clubs by State: (or country)

Alabama

• NORALA GI Joe Collectors Club welcomes Alabamians or Tennesseeans to join . Meetings to be held in Huntsville, AL. Contact Dave Matteson at 256/880-3101.

California

• Southern California - Inland Empire Division. contact Fred Sandoval 909/926-9264 or email at: ourtribe@juno.com

Colorado

• Colorado Action Figure Collector's Club. Meets monthly in the Denver area. For information call George Carcia at (303) 972-7297 or email him at: gt9723@msn.com
  
• 1/6 Scale Collector's Club. Meets at the Toys R Us in Westminister, CO, Fourth Saturday of every month 7-9 p.m. Contact mike Middleton at (303)766-0361 or email: centennialjoe@aol.com.

Florida

• South Florida GI Joe Collectors Club meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at different locations. for information on how to join contac Gregg Pellito at 954/572-6475 or email DJMARGA@aol.com.
  
• Central Florida GI Joe club. Please contact Cathy Jones at CthJ@aol.com
  

Georgia

• Atlanta: The club meets once a month to share a common interest in GIJOE and other 1/6 scale action figures. If you live in the area or are visiting we would be honored to have you attend our meetings.  Meetings are currently held at 12 Noon on the second Sunday of each month at "The War Room" which is a hobby store in Duluth. You can find driving directions at their web site. We also meet at Hobbytown USA in Kennesaw on occasion. The web site for more information is: http://www.joelanta.com/atlclub.html

Illinois

• Chicago Area Division GI Joe Collectors Club. Meets monthly Saturday's (September - June). For more information contact Kevin Bolger, 510 N. Prospect Manor Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. You can also call at 847/577-8437 or email at: gijoe@megsinet.net.

Iowa

• Central Iowa is starting a GI Joe Club. The name of the club will be the Central Iowa GI Joe Collectors Club. For information contact Mike Walstrom, 504 Marshall, Box 186, Slater, IA 50244. Phone: 515-685-2188.

Kentucky

• The Kentuckiana GI Joe Club meets the 2nd Satruday of every month, 10am. Contact Larry Weiss at 812/948-5808, or email gt500428@couriernet.infi.net
  
• Central Kentucky GI Joe Club is looking for members. Meets the 1st Saturday of each month. Contact Roy Bowen at 606/744-1541.
  

Minnesota

• Twin cities G.I. Joe collectors, meets monthly. Contact Heidi Schreiber: Heidi.Schreiber@Prudential.com or call 612/824-4681.
  

New Jersey

• Central NJ area. Ron Neubauer is looking to start a GI Joe / 1:6th scale figure club and would like to hear from people located in the central and northern part of New Nersey that would be interested. Please email him at: rneub@hotmail.com.
• Recently formed in January of 2002, the G.I. Joe Collector's Club of South Jersey is seeking new recruits to it's membership. From Burlinton County to Cape May County. If you collect G.I. Joe's or 12" Action figures and enjoy building dioramas, please contact us to join the club. 84 Greenwood Dr., Turnersville, NJ 08012. Phone: 856/218-1176, Fax: 609/625-0907. You can email: sj.gijoe@comcast.net and/or go to their website: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/sj.gijoe

New York

• G.I. Joe Collectors Club of Newburgh. They collect G.I. Joes from '60s-present. To join to get further information contact Tom Rush at 845/562-7566 (after 8 pm EST).
  

Ohio

• Dean J. Kohler is trying to start a club and is looking for people in the Cleveland area. Email him at: LEMMY1999@aol.com if you are interested.

Pennsylvania

•  Philadelphis area. T. Collins is looking to start a GI Joe/1:6th scale figure club, and would like to hear from people within 25-30 miles of Center City, PA. Please email him at: toysoldierman20001@yahoo.com, or send a postcard to him at 301 Poplar Street, Darby, PA 19023.

Texas

• Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the GI Joe Collectors Club (Metroplex). E-mail Greg Brown at: eklyps@flash.net.
  
• Lone Star Scale Raiders are a growing group of Texan Customizers and Collectors of 1/6th scale figures and vehicles. They meet about every 3 months to stage different battle scenes. If you want to be a member or would like more details and information, email Greg Brown at eklyps@flash.net.

Utah

• Utah Collectors Club. Usually meets last Saturday of the month. For more information contact Kelly Loveless, 1309 N. 725 W., W. Bountiful, UT, 84087 801/298-2776.
  

Philippines

• Manila GI Joe Collectors' Circle. This is a small group based in the Philippines meeting monthly and keeping in touch via e-mail. Contact Rainman or Gerrt T at: manilajoe@hotmail.com or go to: http://manilajoe.homestead.com/manilajoe.html.
  

Puerto Rico

• We are starting an Action Figures Club in Puerto Rico. We meet every Month in Parque Luis Munoz Rivera and anyone interested can Email us at: cfapr2006@yahoo.com
  

Washington

• Northwest Sixth Scale. 16 members strong. Meets every 3rd Sunday of the month. Email Jason Babbitt: bazookajoe_77@yahoo.com, or visit the site: www.clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/nwsixthscale.
  

U.S. (Continental)

• Cotswold/Joe/Dragon Collectors Club. Open to all individuals in the continental United States. They come together via email and have chat sessions. They also trade figures and parts, especially Cotswold figures and accessories. Contact Edward Chavez at: Eddietoys@aol.com or phone at 909/875-1341
  
• Utah Collectors Club. Usually meets last Saturday of the month. For more information contact Kelly Loveless, 1309 N. 725 W., W. Bountiful, UT, 84087 801/298-2776.
  

Mexico

• Mexico City, Mexico - GI Joe Collector's Club. Contact Carlos M. Santillan by email at: cmsahe@hotmail.com. Mexico City has a collectors club. Contact Ricardo San Martin Fierro at rsm@epi.org.
  
• Southern California - Inland Empire Division. contact Fred Sandoval 909/926-9264 or email at: ourtribe@juno.com.