# New Recruits, Sit Rep! **URL:** https://forum.thefinestcc.com/c/the-briefing-room/new-recruits-sit-rep/17.md [Latest](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/tags.md) --- ## [If you're new to the forums!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/if-youre-new-to-the-forums/1320)
**Author:** [@VFS](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/VFS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/if-youre-new-to-the-forums/1320 "2026-01-16T15:55:12Z")
If you’re new to the forums please make a introduction post here: Tell us about yourself, your favorite G.I. Joe character, how you got introduced to G.I. Joe etc. By default your permissions will not allow you to pos… --- ## [Welcome to the Finest Forums!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/welcome-to-the-finest-forums/82)
**Author:** [@Madness](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Madness)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/welcome-to-the-finest-forums/82 "2020-05-15T16:17:17Z")
Welcome to the Finest Forums! Say hello and let us know a little about yourself! --- ## [Hail Cobra! Greetings from Nashville](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hail-cobra-greetings-from-nashville/901)
**Author:** [@F-5577](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/F-5577)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hail-cobra-greetings-from-nashville/901 "2026-09-25T13:33:08Z")
My names Jason. I’ve always loved G. I. Joe since the cartoon first aired. To be part of a community like this should prove to be fun and a good way to break away from my regular grind. I have no other affiliations and t… --- ## [Howdy folks! How are ya doing?](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/howdy-folks-how-are-ya-doing/1345)
**Author:** [@LoneStarJoe49](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/LoneStarJoe49)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/howdy-folks-how-are-ya-doing/1345 "2026-09-15T14:19:46Z")
The names Justin, Texas born and raised. just on a whim I dressed up as Dusty for fun at my first time attending 2025 DFW GI Joe And Action Figure Show. Rough riders there were Melissa and Ryan with his wife and David P!… --- ## [New member, this is my Cobra Commander costume](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-member-this-is-my-cobra-commander-costume/1277)
**Author:** [@Den](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Den)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-member-this-is-my-cobra-commander-costume/1277 "2026-07-13T13:02:17Z")
Greeting dear Finest colleagues, I’m a new member, delighted to join th Finest. Great to be part of the Eastern Shield Brigade. Always been a big fan of Cobra Commander, he was making the cartoon show (as others). My c… --- ## [Hi, a new Cobra fan from Guadalajara México](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hi-a-new-cobra-fan-from-guadalajara-mexico/1339)
**Author:** [@Collazo1](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Collazo1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hi-a-new-cobra-fan-from-guadalajara-mexico/1339 "2026-06-26T14:02:25Z")
Hi, my name is Mario Collazo, I’m from Guadalajara, Mexico, and I’m starting my suit to join the club, I hope to upload progress soon! --- ## [My introduction to The Finest!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/my-introduction-to-the-finest/1290)
**Author:** [@Wolfe359\_01](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Wolfe359_01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/my-introduction-to-the-finest/1290 "2026-04-13T00:05:49Z")
Hey all! First time cosplayer, got inspired visiting FanExpo in Toronto! Am working on 1984 Duke (the mail-in version). Having a lot of fun finding (or making) what I need. Will post photos as I progress. --- ## [Hello from France](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-france/1254)
**Author:** [@Vincent](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Vincent)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/hello-from-france/1254 "2026-01-16T18:03:40Z")
Bonjour ! I’m a G.I Joe fan since I’m a little toad! Back in the end of the eighties we have the cartoon and the Marvel comic book and of course the toys. It’s a shame we don’t have a huge Joe’s fandom in France and n… --- ## [New to the club](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-to-the-club/1318)
**Author:** [@Dino](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Dino)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-to-the-club/1318 "2026-01-16T14:55:08Z")
Hello. I am a long-time costumer and droid builder from the 501st. I have also done some Batman and various other characters. I just started my first G.I.Joe character, Cobra Commander. I am looking forward to learn mor… --- ## [NYC 43/M Brand new to Cosplay and need advice](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/nyc-43-m-brand-new-to-cosplay-and-need-advice/1311)
**Author:** [@Imissthe80s](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Imissthe80s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/nyc-43-m-brand-new-to-cosplay-and-need-advice/1311 "2025-11-27T21:24:54Z")
Just getting into Cosplay and having been born in 1982 I was raised on the OG GI JOE cartoon. I tried doing Beachhead for NYCC but I wasn’t happy at all with how it turned out, so I’m in the process of redoing him. I’m… --- ## [New Member and 1st G.I. Joe Costume](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-member-and-1st-g-i-joe-costume/1302)
**Author:** [@SGTWilky](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SGTWilky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-member-and-1st-g-i-joe-costume/1302 "2025-09-23T02:30:42Z")
Hey everyone! Thanks for accepting my Sgt. Slaughter into your ranks. Growing up as a kid of the 80s, I idolized Sgt. Slaughter, especially his battle with Nemesis! As an adult, I’ve been into the cosplay scene for somet… --- ## [New Cobra recruit shipping to training soon!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-cobra-recruit-shipping-to-training-soon/1299)
**Author:** [@RubenSandwich](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/RubenSandwich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-cobra-recruit-shipping-to-training-soon/1299 "2025-09-23T00:21:08Z")
I’m Ruben, and I have a problem. I thoroughly enjoy costuming! I’m starting easy with a Cobra Driver. I hope i make the cut! --- ## [Ello ello from Cold Slither’s Torch](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/ello-ello-from-cold-slither-s-torch/1285)
**Author:** [@sewage666](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/sewage666)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/ello-ello-from-cold-slither-s-torch/1285 "2025-08-16T04:08:49Z")
:saluting\_face: Thanks for adding me to the ranks!! I’m Torch in Cold Slither, aka Ross Sewage. I’ve been collecting GI Joe toys since 1984 and I’ve been doing costumes and prop building a long time for bands I play in … --- ## [Custom Dreadnok Cosplay](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/custom-dreadnok-cosplay/1269)
**Author:** [@ShadowWolf](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/ShadowWolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/custom-dreadnok-cosplay/1269 "2025-06-29T01:00:14Z")
Fixing to start on my concept for my custom Dreadnok Cosplay. Any ideas would be appreciated. --- ## [Eel reporting in from South Dakota](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/eel-reporting-in-from-south-dakota/1263)
**Author:** [@Cobrafrogman](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Cobrafrogman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/eel-reporting-in-from-south-dakota/1263 "2025-06-03T15:40:06Z")
Cobra Eel reporting in from South Dakota. While not a ton of water out this way we do have a few choice reservoirs connected to water supplies to disrupt! I don’t believe there are more around me however, let me know if … --- ## [Wyliecoyote074, reporting for duty](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/wyliecoyote074-reporting-for-duty/1257)
**Author:** [@WylieCoyote074](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/WylieCoyote074)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/wyliecoyote074-reporting-for-duty/1257 "2025-03-27T09:33:44Z")
Hey y’all! I’m Wylie! I’m a 19 year old cosplayer from the Midwest United States, who’s been cosplaying for about 2 years. I’ve been getting into GI Joe since last year, and plan on my first joe cosplay being the 1980 S… --- ## [Steel Brigade reporting for duty](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/steel-brigade-reporting-for-duty/1250)
**Author:** [@Zor](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Zor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/steel-brigade-reporting-for-duty/1250 "2024-12-06T02:40:24Z")
Hey Guys, I just finished my costume and sent it in for approval. I decided to base my costume off the Steel brigade V1a figure since that was they used for the forms and ads up until the 90s I knew that most of … --- ## [New Recruit and Questions on uniform](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-and-questions-on-uniform/1245)
**Author:** [@Trooper-0358](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Trooper-0358)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-and-questions-on-uniform/1245 "2024-11-08T03:19:29Z")
New recruit reporting in, trying to get my kit situated from the armory. Im in Ohio, looking to join the 8th Corvus Squadron there. Their facebook group seems to be hidden though. Anyone know how I can get in touch with … --- ## [Cobra Loyalists in North Idaho](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/cobra-loyalists-in-north-idaho/1240)
**Author:** [@JungleViper](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/JungleViper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/cobra-loyalists-in-north-idaho/1240 "2024-10-03T15:49:26Z")
I have a been a huge fan of Joe’s sense i was a kid. I have been a fan of the bad guys so its always been Cobra. Looking to start building a costume for cobra --- ## [New Recruit reporting for Duty from PA](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-reporting-for-duty-from-pa/1233)
**Author:** [@Kraher](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kraher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-reporting-for-duty-from-pa/1233 "2024-08-18T17:49:12Z")
Hello there , My name is Shawn and I am from PA (usa) I am looking to Build a Crimson Guard. I am a Avid 3d printer and have some experience in building Costumes in the past, Also working on a Fallout NCR . Currently … --- ## [New recruit from Texas](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-texas/1226)
**Author:** [@Moonracer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Moonracer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/new-recruit-from-texas/1226 "2024-07-19T21:19:17Z")
Good afternoon, New recruit in from Texas here, I already introduced myself on the Facebook page, but figured I would say hello here for any who might not be on Facebook. Currently my only costume is a Classifed Series… --- ## [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 --- ## [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… [Next page](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/c/the-briefing-room/new-recruits-sit-rep/17.md?page=1)