There is another 1 Day toy show at Kane county June 26th. Who here is plannig on going to that? tongue.gif

I would like to, but need more info on it. Im in lake county.

eggs

Another 6-hour trek for me!

Later starting time this time.

I am definatly going to be there again. The one in April was my first one, and I loved it. I already got the day off. Need to get some weapons, and a few other figures.

It was also my first toy show. I had a couple of nice pick ups.....I also kick myself about passing up a few things....

I'm going to get there early and sell bottled water in the parking lot. Nonetheless, I'm hoping for a hot and steamy june day.

Here is a link for more information

Toy Show Info click here (http://www.chicagotoyshow.com/contents.htm)

I will be there as well. I'm not setting up a booth at this one, I will be in October though. Is anyone who's going interested in a terror drome shell? well, there is quite a few parts in it, but it is far from complete. PM me & I will bring it with tongue.gif

Alas, this will be the first Kane County show I'll miss since I first started going in October '95. June shows have really been disappointing for me the last 2 years or so. Nowhere near the number of dealers as April and October. I'd toyed with the idea of not going this year anyway. The clincher was that I'm moving to a new house June 26th. I don't think the Mrs will appreciate it much if she has to move 50+ boxes of Joes, Star Wars, Exo Squad, and comics!

I wasn't really planning to go to the show (saving money for the Con), but if someone wants to use this as an excuse to throw an after-show BBQ, I'm in!

I'll be there...is anyone else who's going interested in trading in the parking lot?

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> I'll be there...is anyone else who's going interested in trading in the parking lot? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sounds good to me :cool:

I'm hoping to come. I got to talk to my ride and see if he's in or not.

I went to two of those in 2003.

Great!! But still have a few questions.
1. What is the admisson for general public on saturday?
2. Is there going to be a parking fee?
3. It opens at noon right? So whats best time to get there?
4. Do all YoJoe members meet up at a central spot?
5. Are prices higher or lower then avg at one of these.
6. This is my first one, and still have to convince the wife to let me take at least a $100.00 to go.
7. Is $100.00 enough for first time? How much do you bring? Do you go shopping nuts?
Your help is appreciated.

eggs

So....who's hosting the BBQ?

I nominate BlayloxZeuss... ;) :D

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hama-Eggs:
Great!! But still have a few questions.
1. What is the admisson for general public on saturday?

$6

2. Is there going to be a parking fee?


No.


3. It opens at noon right? So whats best time to get there?

Before Noon if I remember correctly...

4. Do all YoJoe members meet up at a central spot?

We tried meeting at ChrisNeal's booth last time......Nobody showed up at the same time.

5. Are prices higher or lower then avg at one of these.

Higher on high end items, usualy lower on the cheap stuff.

7. Is $100.00 enough for first time? How much do you bring? Do you go shopping nuts?
Your help is appreciated.

Depends on how much you want to buy. Joes only make up a small portion of the booths, probably about 20-25 total...


eggs<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[ June 16, 2004: Message edited by: Nomad ]

Here are some ansewrs for you

1. What is the admisson for general public on saturday?... $6.00
2. Is there going to be a parking fee?... No
3. It opens at noon right? So whats best time to get there?... probably 12:30
4. Do all YoJoe members meet up at a central spot?... not yet, we're working on it
5. Are prices higher or lower then avg at one of these... goes both ways
6. This is my first one, and still have to convince the wife to let me take at least a $100.00 to go... good luck
7. Is $100.00 enough for first time?... probaly
How much do you bring?... Alot
Do you go shopping nuts?... sometimes, I found a complete Defiant there with both figures for $150 last October, thats why I try to bring a decent amount of $'s.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>So....who's hosting the BBQ?
I nominate BlayloxZeuss...
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lol
I haven't met most of you yet. But Nomad & Chris Neal are totally cool. I just moved & I'm close by the fairgrounds (15 minutes) but I don't have a grill yet, though you are welcome to come by & have some beers :cool:

My father and I are toying with the idea.

Are there really deals to be had here, like real flea markets or garage sales, or is it more like a professional toy show?

Just wondering if it's worth the 3 hour drive down from Madison.

Tanner

I wont make it this time. I have been in the past & it just wasnt as big as the other 2. I will be at the October show though.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> My father and I are toying with the idea.
Are there really deals to be had here, like real flea markets or garage sales, or is it more like a professional toy show?

Just wondering if it's worth the 3 hour drive down from Madison.

Tanner
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It is more flea market style. I don't know what you'll find there or if it would be worth a 3 hour drive for you. Thats gotta be your call. For me it's no biggie, I just drive a few blocks. I probably wouldn't drive 3 hours, but I know others do like Chris Neal.

So, it's on Saturday and not on Sunday?

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> So, it's on Saturday and not on Sunday? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Correct, just for this June show. Dealer set up is at 8AM I think and open to the public at noon Saturday the 26th.
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They really scaled back on this show. It's usually not the busy anyway. There's not very many dealers. I just didn't think that they would cut it down half of a day.

Off hand do you know the cost of a booth?

$150 for a 3 table booth. I won't have a booth this time. In October I will.

The show is pretty big when its a 2day show (sat/sun) This is the smallest show of the year. Its a 1 day Saturday only show. Im going to be driving 6hrs to go to it, just because 1 its fun to hang with everyone, and 2 i ALWAYS find something to spend my $$ on.

As for the BBQ, Blayloxzuess's place is cool if he's cool with it. Im sure we can find a Charcoal grill for $25 at k-mart or SOMETHING!

We do need a time and place for all the yojoe'ers to meet up this time, hey and guys.. try and be on time this time! lol. Any suggestions?
-Chris

Softassylum... If my father and I make the trek down, do you want to carpool? Might cut down on gas money.

Anyone is Madison thinking about going? (Jeff, Farhat?)

Tanner

tanner,

I'm thinking of going. I'll send you an email.

Ill be there. Not set up, but just chillin and shopping. Im ALL about an after show BBQ Nomad.

Anyone looking for anything inpaticular? Ill be bringing a few MOC's and a few Loose figures. Any special requests?
-Chris

Maybe we could meet on the bleachers in the grandstand?

Hi everyone. Well I got the money, but got a crap load of guilt to go with it. As it was mentioned to me by a coworker of all people, my brakes are out. So spending money on toys when I dont have brakes, which are overrated anyway, I drive a jeep wrangler, stick shift, who needs brakes?

But yeah, and seeing as this is a small one, I think I am going to go to the one in Oct. Hope to meet all of you then. Have a great time and please post about some great finds to help me feel even more like crud! smile.gif

Question,

Are these things cash only, or do dealers accept checks or credit/debit cards?

mostly cash only :(

I am all up for meeting some of the fellow Yojoe members.

Also, ChrisNeal, and I think one or two others said they aren't going to have a booth, but would be bringing some stuff along. Well, I am looking for the following if any of you guys have any of it:

Headhunters (prefer loose and V1, but will take V2 as well)
Loose Ninja weapons (such as swords, etc..preferably the older RAH and NF weapons, not the new JvC ones)
Snake Eyes V4 (1991) complete or MOC

See you guys there!!

Eric

I have the Snake Eyes V4 (1991) MOC. I will be wearing a black hat that says "Blaylox" on it. I suggest we all meet outside the building that Chris Neal set up at last time (Don't know what number it was?) at 1PM. But Whatever works for everyone works for me :D

Which building? Is it the big cream-colored cinderblock one?

I am definatly up for meeting up. Chris Neal's building was the one kind of far from the main buildings, that had the food right? If so, I am all up for meeting at 1:00. Last time didn't work out for me because I didn't know abou tCN's building, I thought it was just those main line of buildings. Oh well. I eventually got there late, met Chris Neal, and purchased a few stuff from him.

Just one week. And Blaylox, bring that MOC 1991 Snake Eyes, I will most likely buy it from you.

yes, the building with the food

Me and GBPackRat are coming. If anyone has a 1984 Mutt and Junkyard MOC, I'd be willing to talk sale. that is probably the #1 thing I am looking for right now. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> If anyone has a 1984 Mutt and Junkyard MOC, I'd be willing to talk sale. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

PM Chris Neal, he has ALOT of 80's carded stuff & he will be there :D

thanks for the info Blay, Chris, I just sent you an email.

Looks like I'll be coming along with Chris again this time (someones gotta keep him awake while he drives :D )

Those who are going to the Kane County Toy Show...

Here is my filecard and Figure need lists. If you have any "cut on" or "outside" the line filecards from this list, or c9 or better figures from this list, please e-mail me at gbpackrat@aol.com. Maybe we can work out a trade, or a sale.

Thanks,
Tanner

---------Filecards----------------
Filecard Gallery - 1982

Flash
Steeler
Hawk

Filecard Gallery - 1983
Wild Bill
Grand Slam

Filecard Gallery 1984

Duke
Thunder

Filecard Gallery 1985

Footloose
Tollbooth
Sgt. Slaughter
Ripper

Filecard Gallery 1986

Brazil Missions:

Claymore
Dialtone
Leatherneck
Mainframe
Wet-Suit

The Fridge
Sgt. Slaughter
Zandar

Filecard Gallery - 1987

Steam Roller
Hardtop
Rumbler
Steel Brigade (version 1)
Zanzibar
Royal Guard
Blaster
Avalanche

Filecard Gallery - 1988

Storm Shadow
Hardball
Shockwave
Hit n' Run
Blizzard
Budo
Super Trooper
Armadillo
Skidmark
Hit n' Run (Target Exclusive)
Skystriker
Frostbite
Road Pig
Hydro-Viper
Duke
Lifeline
Star-Viper
Ferret
Nullifier

Night Force:

Tunnel Rat
Outback
Lt. Falcon
Psyche-Out
Crazylegs
Sneak Peek

Filecard Gallery - 1989

Spirit
Payload
Viper
Officer
Trooper
Crimson Guard
Wild Boar
Track-Viper
Aero-Viper

Night Force:

Spearhead & Max
Lightfoot
Shockwave
Muskrat

Filecard Gallery - 1990

Salvo
Bullhorn
Free Fall
Stretcher
Ambush
Updraft
Major Storm
Vapor
Skydive
Airwave
Altitude
Drop Zone
Static Line
Tunnel Rat
Dial-Tone
Dodger
Viper
Lampreys

Filecard Gallery - 1991

Mercer
Sci-Fi
Red Star
Big Ben
Desert Scorpion
Snow Serpent
Interrogator
Sky Creeper
Night Vulture
Ozone
Stalker
Zap
Psyche-Out
Rock n' Roll
Major Bludd
Road Pig
Steel Brigade (version 2)

Filecard Gallery - 1992

Duke
Roadblock
Heli-Viper
Air Devil
Toxo-Zombie
Slice
Dice
Spirit
Cutter
Shockwave
Headman

Filecard Gallery - 1993

Mutt & Junkyard
Wild Bill
Frostbite
Bullet-Proof
Gung-Ho
Barricade
Roadblock
Wet-Suit
Law
Ace
Cutter
Tgin-Zu
Deep Six
Gung-Ho
Monstro-Viper
Bio-Viper
Flak-Viper
Create-A-Cobra
Red Ninja
Nitro-Viper
Slice
Astro-Viper
Duke
General Hawk

Filecard Gallery - 1994

Beach Head
Shipwreck
Snake-Eyes
Storm Shadow
Nunchuk
Bushido
Slice
Night Creeper
Viper
Lifeline
Snowstorm
Dial-Tone
Gears
Payload
Duke
Sci-Fi
Space Shot
Blackstar
Cobra Commander
Alley-Viper
Night Creeper Leader
Techno-Viper

-------------Figures-------------
1983 Grunt
1987 Tunnel Rat
1989 PP Copper Head
1989 PP Officer
1989 PP Solider
1990 Altitude
1991 Rock and Roll
1991 Toxo Viper
1993 Ace
1993 Ozone (Grey)
1993 Payload (Blue)
1993 Bio Viper
1993 Monstro Viper
1993 Wild Bill
1993 Gen Flag
1993 Red Ninja
1994 Payload (White)
1994 Cobra Commander
1994 Classic Sailor (in black)
1994 Snow Storm
1994 Alley Viper
1994 Night Creeper
1994 Slice
1992 Gold Head SB

[ June 22, 2004: Message edited by: GBPackRat ]