# The Briefing Room **URL:** https://forum.thefinestcc.com/c/the-briefing-room/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [New Recruits from Pasadena MD](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruits-from-pasadena-md/1179)
**Author:** [@Law4711](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Law4711)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruits-from-pasadena-md/1179 "2023-12-29T12:31:39Z")
Just got on the Discussion Board and Here to say Hello!! --- ## [Hello from Delaware](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-delaware/1170)
**Author:** [@CalamityCorsair](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/CalamityCorsair)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-delaware/1170 "2023-12-13T19:57:57Z")
Hello all, Ive had friends in the finest for ages and recently decided to be more active. Im a EMT/Firefighters since 2011 for the first state. I have a huge appreciation for what you all do and cant wait to be part of … --- ## [Hello from North Idaho](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-north-idaho/1174)
**Author:** [@Ryback\_kitchen\_viper](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Ryback_kitchen_viper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-north-idaho/1174 "2023-12-13T19:56:16Z")
Not sure who I am aiming to cosplay yet got so many ideas. But happy to start the process who ever it may be. I have a few cons out here every year and I travel to Vegas pretty often so I plan on doing a lot even if I am… --- ## [Hello from Spain](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-spain/1164)
**Author:** [@Jaer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Jaer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-spain/1164 "2023-11-02T00:17:43Z")
Greetings from Gijón (Spain) My Name is Javier and I’m a Cobra Trooper --- ## [Greetings From Ga](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-ga/1155)
**Author:** [@Jaws2577](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Jaws2577)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-ga/1155 "2023-09-07T00:52:38Z")
Just wanted to say Hey from GA grind my friend and I decided to go to Dragon Con as Cobra. Had a blast missed the parade but there is always next year. --- ## [New Recruit from Richmond, VA!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-richmond-va/1147)
**Author:** [@Unicron0827](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Unicron0827)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-richmond-va/1147 "2023-08-28T02:06:57Z")
HOWDY! I’m a new recruit from Richmond, VA. Most folks call me “Cron”. I’ve been a GI Joe and Transformers fan since 89. I just finished my Cobra Trooper costume and am still working on some details for a Destro costu… --- ## [New recruit from Spain](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-spain/1137)
**Author:** [@idiamora](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/idiamora)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-spain/1137 "2023-08-18T23:05:18Z")
Hello My name is Isma and I’m from Gijón, Asturias on the north of spain. My costume is a Cobra Trooper and I’m happy to be part of this costume club, thank you very much. Cobraaaaa :boom::boom::boom: --- ## [hello from Argentina](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-argentina/1129)
**Author:** [@SnowtrooperModelista](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SnowtrooperModelista)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-argentina/1129 "2023-07-26T02:46:10Z")
I am from the city of Parana, province of Entre Rios, Argena. I’ve been a fan of the series since the 80’s when I first saw it. My hobby is scale modeling, I make figures with epoxy putty thanks to the figures of G.I. … --- ## [Greetings from spain](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-spain/1123)
**Author:** [@Prubierac](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Prubierac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-spain/1123 "2023-07-19T15:36:21Z")
Hello everyone. My name is Pablo and I’m from Asturias on the north of spain. My costume is a cobra trooper and I’m happy to be part of this costume club, thank you very much. --- ## [Hello from Columbia, MD](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-columbia-md/1121)
**Author:** [@evilwizardfan](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/evilwizardfan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-columbia-md/1121 "2023-07-15T17:07:54Z")
Hi! I’m Lily, I’m working on my first Finest costume. Currently I’m having trouble deciding between sunbow Shipwreck or sunbow Dial-Tone, so I’m building a buy list and sketching out prop builds for both. Can’t wait to s… --- ## [Ohio toy show in Xenia Ohio](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/ohio-toy-show-in-xenia-ohio/1117)
**Author:** [@B.A.T.91](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/B.A.T.91)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/ohio-toy-show-in-xenia-ohio/1117 "2023-07-09T17:16:41Z")
I was wondering if anyone here will be attending this toy show on October 7th in Xenia Ohio. I am going to be cosplaying the B.A.T. and was wondering if anyone else will be there. --- ## [Classified B.A.T. build](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/classified-b-a-t-build/1114)
**Author:** [@B.A.T.91](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/B.A.T.91)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/classified-b-a-t-build/1114 "2023-06-14T03:37:34Z")
My completed Classified series B.A.T. with each backpack weapon. ! DSC00080|352x500 ! DSC00080|352x500 strong text --- ## [Tampa Toy Con 2023](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/tampa-toy-con-2023/1111)
**Author:** [@AutobotJazz](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/AutobotJazz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/tampa-toy-con-2023/1111 "2023-06-07T23:47:14Z")
Upcoming event for Task Force 27. Tampa Tay Con 2023. We will be in attendance. This is a 2 day show July 8/9. --- ## [Working on Bombstrike in PA](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/working-on-bombstrike-in-pa/1110)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Oaks](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Jennifer_Oaks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/working-on-bombstrike-in-pa/1110 "2023-06-07T23:41:17Z")
Greetings from PA! My name is Jenn and I’m from Johnstown, PA. Been working on a Bombstrike costume. Shared some pics on Facebook and I think I’m about ready to apply. Jenn --- ## [Greetings from sunny Orlando, FL!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-sunny-orlando-fl/1108)
**Author:** [@SunniBunniArts](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SunniBunniArts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-sunny-orlando-fl/1108 "2023-06-07T23:38:33Z")
Hello, Joes! My name is Sunni and I’m looking forward to joining you as The Baroness! My husband Michael and other friends are a part of this group and I’m super looking forward to future events and merriment! I just s… --- ## [Hello from Point Pleasant NJ!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-point-pleasant-nj/1095)
**Author:** [@EdwinCSteen](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/EdwinCSteen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-point-pleasant-nj/1095 "2023-04-16T12:11:09Z")
My official entry into The Finest has been a while in the works. I first meet some of the members when a friend and I started attending Joecon in 2014. Since then I have been gently prodded to get off my butt and join on… --- ## [Least Favorite Joe or Cobra](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/least-favorite-joe-or-cobra/307)
**Author:** [@AutobotJazz](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/AutobotJazz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/least-favorite-joe-or-cobra/307 "2023-01-18T05:32:05Z")
We have a favorite thread, but how about the ones you just can’t stand. For me, it’s always been Duke. I’ve always found him to be pretty boring and rather bland as a character. --- ## [New year, new goals! Whatcha working on?](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-year-new-goals-whatcha-working-on/723)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-year-new-goals-whatcha-working-on/723 "2023-01-18T05:29:04Z")
With a lot of cons on hold while we get through all this stuff happening, it give a good opportunity to make something new! Be it something small or something big, let’s share something either started or yet to begin. … --- ## [Taking Las Vegas NV for Cobra](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/taking-las-vegas-nv-for-cobra/1069)
**Author:** [@DrFenderbender](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/DrFenderbender)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/taking-las-vegas-nv-for-cobra/1069 "2023-01-15T23:55:50Z")
In Las Vegas looking for fellow Cobra to disrupt the Joe’s. --- ## [Dr.Mindbender reporting](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/dr-mindbender-reporting/1067)
**Author:** [@DrFenderbender](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/DrFenderbender)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/dr-mindbender-reporting/1067 "2023-01-04T00:08:58Z")
Living in Las Vegas Nevada looking to become the mad dentist Dr.Mindbender --- ## [Reporting in from SC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/reporting-in-from-sc/1054)
**Author:** [@StumpyCobra](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/StumpyCobra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/reporting-in-from-sc/1054 "2022-11-22T19:48:03Z")
Hi everyone! Currently working on a RAH Shipwreck and a IDW Cobra Commander. I’ll probably be pestering a few people here but hope to see you alla round at either photoshoots or conventions! --- ## [New recruit from Virginia working on 1st Costume](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-virginia-working-on-1st-costume/1009)
**Author:** [@Bigg-079](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Bigg-079)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-virginia-working-on-1st-costume/1009 "2022-09-13T23:41:08Z")
Hello everybody my name is Doug and I’m from Southwest VA. I have been a lifelong fan of GI Joe and comics in general. I recently began cosplaying over the past 2 years and while I try to attend as many cons as I can, th… --- ## [Nikki - Female Trooper - So Cal / Inland Empire](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/nikki-female-trooper-so-cal-inland-empire/573)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_T](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Nikki_T)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/nikki-female-trooper-so-cal-inland-empire/573 "2022-09-13T23:39:51Z")
Hi, I’m Nikki. I have been working on a female Trooper uniform for a few months. I am in the process of ordering the helmet which is the last piece needed to complete the uniform. I am located in Inland Empire of Sout… --- ## [Fake/inert weapons at shows](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fake-inert-weapons-at-shows/1011)
**Author:** [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fake-inert-weapons-at-shows/1011 "2022-09-07T21:35:20Z")
My wife is very concerned for my health & safety when it comes to carrying fake and inert weapons at a show/convention/parade environment. Especially in today’s wild social landscape. Not to mention if we’re allowed to … --- ## [Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/naval-air-station-wildwood-aviation-museum/1015)
**Author:** [@SeanM](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SeanM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/naval-air-station-wildwood-aviation-museum/1015 "2022-08-08T18:19:11Z")
We have been invited to the museums annual fundraising event called Airfest from September 2nd -5th from 1000-1600 each day. They have vintage military aircraft and vehicles come in from around the country along with gue… --- ## [Operation: Recall call to action!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/operation-recall-call-to-action/1010)
**Author:** [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/operation-recall-call-to-action/1010 "2022-08-04T15:02:31Z")
If you were not aware, Carson at 3D Joes enlisted the help of a lot of Hasbro’s ORIGINAL dev. team for GI Joe, in order to make new O-Ring figures from Fan submitted concepts! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3djoes… --- ## [Australia: "March On" virtual 96km event for Soldier On](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/australia-march-on-virtual-96km-event-for-soldier-on/961)
**Author:** [@5284-Kim](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/5284-Kim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/australia-march-on-virtual-96km-event-for-soldier-on/961 "2022-05-21T22:14:26Z")
Facebook link Soldier On Event details Virtual marchs to support serving members and veteran mental health. 96km represents the length of the Kokoda Track - key campaign in the defense of Australia during WW2 and sy… --- ## [Callsign: Longbow!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/callsign-longbow/976)
**Author:** [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/callsign-longbow/976 "2022-04-01T00:44:22Z")
While not strictly speaking GI Joe, you can see the influences in this hopefully upcoming toy line. http://cslongbow.com/ The kickstarter launches in May, and I’m quite excited about it. Hope it comes to fruition. --- ## [Operation Bivouac VI May 6th-8th 2022](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/operation-bivouac-vi-may-6th-8th-2022/975)
**Author:** [@Raynstroyk\_Czar](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Raynstroyk_Czar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/operation-bivouac-vi-may-6th-8th-2022/975 "2022-03-28T20:29:04Z")
Check it! The annual Finest camping trip is coming up hosted by the Blue Ridge Marauders of Southern VA. The event is taking place at Hopper Creek Group Campground in Natural Bridge, VA. It’s a large campsite with p… --- ## [G.I. Joe, the Table Top Role Playing Game](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/g-i-joe-the-table-top-role-playing-game/907)
**Author:** [@worstactionhero](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/worstactionhero)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/g-i-joe-the-table-top-role-playing-game/907 "2022-03-24T18:03:48Z")
I just pre-oredered the GI Joe TTRPG from Renegade Studios and am looking forward to creating an original character and running a game even if I run solo. How about ya’ll? [Previous page](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/c/the-briefing-room/9.md) [Next page](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/c/the-briefing-room/9.md?page=2)