# The Briefing Room **URL:** https://forum.thefinestcc.com/c/the-briefing-room/9.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Melbourne, Australia: Supanova comic-con & gaming March 5-6, 2022](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/melbourne-australia-supanova-comic-con-gaming-march-5-6-2022/970)
**Author:** [@5284-Kim](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/5284-Kim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/melbourne-australia-supanova-comic-con-gaming-march-5-6-2022/970 "2022-03-06T11:42:07Z")
Royal Agricultural Show grounds Ascot Vale VIC Australia March 5-6, 2022 Event type: Annual pop culture convention Presence: roving costume and public interaction Charity: Soldier On - “March On with Soldier On” a… --- ## [Listing off my cosplays](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/listing-off-my-cosplays/935)
**Author:** [@wjay](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/wjay)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/listing-off-my-cosplays/935 "2022-02-23T01:47:11Z")
Well here’s a fun idea! In responding to Czar’s roster update, I listed out my Joe outfits. I realized I got more going on than I really thought I did! Duke Tiger Force Duke Resolute Duke Cutter DEF Cutter Chuckles … --- ## [Michigan, reporting in!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/michigan-reporting-in/956)
**Author:** [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/michigan-reporting-in/956 "2022-02-02T19:37:30Z")
A few years back I met some 5th guys at GR Comic Con, got some 5th patches. Had them displayed on my wall for a while. At the time, I was more focused on the 12" Joe from the 60’s and 70’s, and Action Man from the UK. B… --- ## [Toy accurate cosplay](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/toy-accurate-cosplay/308)
**Author:** [@Butcher1973](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Butcher1973)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/toy-accurate-cosplay/308 "2022-01-14T22:57:41Z")
I’ve seen cosplayers do LEGO accurate cosplay as well as awesome green Army men cosplay in the past. Has anyone attempted GI Joe figure accurate cosplay where they either 3D printed or used plastic of some sort to replic… --- ## [Greatings! From Nebraska](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greatings-from-nebraska/918)
**Author:** [@Roadblock1983](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Roadblock1983)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greatings-from-nebraska/918 "2022-01-14T22:53:43Z")
Hello everyone from the great open dead zone of Nebraska. I think my closest detachment is in Kansas. But luckily we have the Internet and Social Media. Until Extensive Enterprises gains full control of it. --- ## [Ahoy-hoy from the Great White North!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/ahoy-hoy-from-the-great-white-north/921)
**Author:** [@Dart](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Dart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/ahoy-hoy-from-the-great-white-north/921 "2022-01-11T23:22:16Z")
Hi folks. I think I was a member here on the ooooooold forum. My name’s Andry, but my friends call me Dart. I’ve done a couple of other GI Joe/Cobra costumes in the past - Dusty and my version of what a Kitchen Viper on… --- ## [Gainesville Florida reporting in](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/gainesville-florida-reporting-in/905)
**Author:** [@worstactionhero](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/worstactionhero)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/gainesville-florida-reporting-in/905 "2022-01-01T15:55:15Z")
A rousing “Yo Joe!” and an alarming “COBRA!!!” to The Finest! The stripped-down version, I met some guys from Task Force 27 last year at the Central Florida Comic Con last year and am looking forward to seeing them agai… --- ## [Stolen Valor an issue?](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/stolen-valor-an-issue/329)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/stolen-valor-an-issue/329 "2021-12-18T14:18:01Z")
Just curious if any members here cosplaying as a Joe ever ran into issues with someone griping about stolen valor for wearing military insignias or uniforms? Is anyone hesitant to do a character due to this perception? --- ## [Oz Comic Con Melbourne Vic Australia 27-28 Nov 2021](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/oz-comic-con-melbourne-vic-australia-27-28-nov-2021/830)
**Author:** [@5284-Kim](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/5284-Kim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/oz-comic-con-melbourne-vic-australia-27-28-nov-2021/830 "2021-12-17T15:12:05Z")
NOVEMBER 27 - 28, 2021 MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE Situation: Rescheduled from July dates due to state COVID restrictions. 2nd major multi-facet convention of the season with previous attendance of +30k… --- ## [Hi from San Diego CA](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hi-from-san-diego-ca/898)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Campos](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Miguel_Campos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hi-from-san-diego-ca/898 "2021-12-06T02:58:27Z")
Hi, working on my version of Snake Eyes, I’m still looking to add more accesories but really not attached to an specific version yet. Nice seeing more costumes and fans I hope I can learn a lot from the group Regards --- ## [TORACON at RIT in Rochester,NY March 22,2022](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/toracon-at-rit-in-rochester-ny-march-22-2022/896)
**Author:** [@Kimberly\_Remsen](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kimberly_Remsen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/toracon-at-rit-in-rochester-ny-march-22-2022/896 "2021-11-26T14:32:33Z")
Hi Folks, TORACON at RIT is on March 22,2022. Passes are on sale now. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Hello From The Adirondack-Lake George Region!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-the-adirondack-lake-george-region/805)
**Author:** [@Kimberly\_Remsen](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kimberly_Remsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-the-adirondack-lake-george-region/805 "2021-11-26T14:29:41Z")
Hi there, I just joined up. My kit is that of Copphead. I hail from the Adirondacks-Lake George region. I live in a place called Hudson Falls. Gorgeous area here. Proud to be a part of an amazing group that supports our… --- ## [Hello from the Netherlands](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-the-netherlands/878)
**Author:** [@aprimeproblem](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/aprimeproblem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-the-netherlands/878 "2021-10-03T19:49:44Z")
Hey all, registered a few days ago, but here I finally am doing the introduction. So about me, I’m 47, dad, it-guy, cosplayer, comicbook reader, living in the Netherlands…… guess your average gen-x nerd. I grew up watch… --- ## [Dr.mindbender at your service](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/dr-mindbender-at-your-service/839)
**Author:** [@Dr.Fenderbender](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Dr.Fenderbender)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/dr-mindbender-at-your-service/839 "2021-09-22T17:07:29Z")
Hi all I am out of Vegas for now. I am really looking to build a Dr Mindbender costume. I had a monocle but it was trash so looking for a new monocle then cape. My work sells perfect boots, then it’s just the pants and I… --- ## [WIP: Mind mapping for Victoria, AUST squad creation](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/wip-mind-mapping-for-victoria-aust-squad-creation/855)
**Author:** [@5284-Kim](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/5284-Kim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/wip-mind-mapping-for-victoria-aust-squad-creation/855 "2021-08-31T02:30:52Z")
In lieu of a better place on the forum to record these thoughts: Options JTF-666 Motto - “Invictus” Naming considerations: Joint Task Force - too close to real military terminology? ‘Joint’ = Joe/Cobra/MARS 666 - s… --- ## [Finest Fest Poll](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/finest-fest-poll/843)
**Author:** [@RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/RyanB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/finest-fest-poll/843 "2021-08-05T04:39:11Z")
poll Howdy all! A recent topic of discussion was the potential of hosting a gathering of Finest members on a national scale. Rob Eldridge, of Route 68 Toys and Collectibles, hosts multiple toy shows a year and has offere… --- ## [North Carolina reporting in](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/north-carolina-reporting-in/832)
**Author:** [@Lordsoto](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Lordsoto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/north-carolina-reporting-in/832 "2021-07-13T14:26:58Z")
Yo Joe! A friend of mine talked me into setting up a G.I. Joe cosplay, did my first photoshoot and another friend mentioned looking into the finest. Not really sure what else to say here. Considering putting in an … --- ## [Hey from Columbus, Ohio](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hey-from-columbus-ohio/827)
**Author:** [@Eviljoe](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Eviljoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hey-from-columbus-ohio/827 "2021-07-08T21:24:32Z")
I’m Joe, local to Columbus Ohio. Part of 2 different Star Wars groups and decided to try a different group for a change. I have most of a Cobra Trooper but having a hard time find the correct pants. Hmmm…can’t think o… --- ## [The central defense will be in Indianapolis July 9th thru the 11th](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/the-central-defense-will-be-in-indianapolis-july-9th-thru-the-11th/829)
**Author:** [@sees1971](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/sees1971)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/the-central-defense-will-be-in-indianapolis-july-9th-thru-the-11th/829 "2021-07-02T15:13:46Z")
PopCon Home - PopCon --- ## [Hello from orlando / jacksonville native](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-orlando-jacksonville-native/816)
**Author:** [@Mikalbredav](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Mikalbredav)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-orlando-jacksonville-native/816 "2021-06-17T01:59:49Z")
Bj Savage from Jacksonville sent me here to get to joining we are both friends in other costume groups and from jacksonville i moved to orlando in 3/20/20 and i guess the bazooka costume kinda rang well with me so i d… --- ## [Found: Epic Photoshoot Locations](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/found-epic-photoshoot-locations/245)
**Author:** [@Recon](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Recon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/found-epic-photoshoot-locations/245 "2021-05-23T02:48:21Z")
Please share some places you have found that would make for some great photos. --- ## [Hard to Paint Plastics](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hard-to-paint-plastics/808)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hard-to-paint-plastics/808 "2021-05-21T21:29:19Z")
Hard to paint plastics: Plastic is really a generic term for a whole bunch of different chemical make ups of petroleum products combined in different ways. Though I’ll never be able to cover everything, some common prep… --- ## [PalmCon 2021 (West Palm Beach, FL) 10/2/21](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/palmcon-2021-west-palm-beach-fl-10-2-21/807)
**Author:** [@Panzer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Panzer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/palmcon-2021-west-palm-beach-fl-10-2-21/807 "2021-05-20T15:52:29Z")
We will be back for the 10 year anniversary of PalmCon. The show returns for a one day event on Oct 2nd this year at the Polish American Club event hall. The Finest will be exhibiting and raising donations for K9s f… --- ## [Central Florida Comic Con 2021 (Lakeland FL) 6/12-6/13](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/central-florida-comic-con-2021-lakeland-fl-6-12-6-13/806)
**Author:** [@Panzer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Panzer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/central-florida-comic-con-2021-lakeland-fl-6-12-6-13/806 "2021-05-20T15:49:59Z")
The Finest return to Central FL at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland on June 12-13. --- ## [GI Joe & Transformers Con @ Acme Superstore (Longwood, FL) 4/24/21](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/gi-joe-transformers-con-acme-superstore-longwood-fl-4-24-21/773)
**Author:** [@Panzer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Panzer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/gi-joe-transformers-con-acme-superstore-longwood-fl-4-24-21/773 "2021-05-09T16:10:21Z")
Task Force returns to Acme Superstore for a one day GI Joe and Transformers theme mini convention. Out group has been invited again and will have a table up front at the event raising donations for charity and taking pi… --- ## [Operation Bivouac V April 30th-May 2nd 2021](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/operation-bivouac-v-april-30th-may-2nd-2021/782)
**Author:** [@Raynstroyk\_Czar](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Raynstroyk_Czar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/operation-bivouac-v-april-30th-may-2nd-2021/782 "2021-03-30T19:12:11Z")
Join us for the 5th annual CDR and also Blue Ridge Marauders hosted camping weekend, again held at Hopper Creek Group Campground, Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. I looked at a list of scheduled cons in 2021 and tried … --- ## [Greetings from the St. Louis area!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-the-st-louis-area/775)
**Author:** [@Insurik](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Insurik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-the-st-louis-area/775 "2021-03-20T08:12:42Z")
I’m new here and wanted to introduce myself as one of your many new CoCo’s. --- ## [Greetings from Renton, WA!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-renton-wa/772)
**Author:** [@Pincer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Pincer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/greetings-from-renton-wa/772 "2021-03-16T15:58:50Z")
Hello there! I’m Warren, originally from Eastern WA, but residing for the past couple of years on the Western side of the state in the Puget Sound region. I’m currently working on a SciFi costume, the lime green OOGLY … --- ## [(FL) Super Retro-Con: Orlando](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fl-super-retro-con-orlando/763)
**Author:** [@AutobotJazz](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/AutobotJazz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fl-super-retro-con-orlando/763 "2021-03-16T15:39:01Z")
Task Force 27 will be representing at this event. Osceola Heritage Park 1875 Silver Spur Ln Kissimmee, FL 34744 --- ## [Finest Zoom Recruitment meet up](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/finest-zoom-recruitment-meet-up/769)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/finest-zoom-recruitment-meet-up/769 "2021-03-14T20:31:51Z")
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