For the past few years, I’ve covered Kansas City’s Planet Comicon, and the appearances there of the GI Joe costuming club The Finest. Each year they’ve featured characters such as Flash, Major Bludd, Flint and Lady Jaye. This year, they’ve added a new element: a life-size playset. The Bivouac battle station has been recreated down to small details like original stickers and mold details from the toy. I have to say that I totally geeked out about the radio. Fantastic stuff. Check out a video from one of the members, and hear about its construction. Maybe next year there will be a life-size Transportable Tactical Battle Platform.
We were fortunate to be able to cover Kansas City's Planet Comicon for its fourth year in a larger venue. 2016 was even bigger than previous years, in terms of size and scope. Along with vendors, artists, writers and guests, there was a large contingent of cosplayers, including the GI…
Planet Comicon, Kansas City's yearly comic book/pop culture convention is going on again in my hometown. I stopped in today to scope it out, and check out the GI Joe presence. Last year, I ran into members of The Finest, a GI Joe costuming club. This time, the group also…
Kansas City's Planet Comicon wrapped up today, and GI Joe costuming club The Finest was in attendance again. Their setup and variation of costumes was the most impressive yet, featuring Sgt. Slaughter, the Marauders, Renegades, a Dreadnok, and a life-size Watchtower. Check out the video and pics for all the…
That is neat beyond belief!
Amazing! The Bivouac is one of my favorite playsets. It’s crazy to see an exact reproduction in life-size.
Awesome!
Thats great. A playset with a practicle use in reality.