Just like that, we are heading into the Fall and what a 2020 this has been. So where do I start? Earlier this year, we were forced to postpone our two Spring shows, at the time it was thought that this would not last long but here we are in September and the world is
Hello Fellow Joe Enthusiasts, After much deliberation, related to circumstances out of our control, vendor cancellations and potential health risks, a decision has been made to POSTPONE the March 29th show in Toronto and the April 26th show in Niagara Falls. We at Collector’s Platoon regret and apologize for any inconveniences. Like you, we were
February 24, 2020 A new year means new features. Collector’s Platoon is proud to introduce to our web site the artistic work of Shay Lurie. Check back often as we will be proudly displaying his design’s in a brand new section called Shay Lurie’s Drawing Fire. Check back often for Shay’s work plus a few
February 24, 2020
We’re Back…and the countdown to the show begins!
January 9, 2020
G.I. Joe Collector’s Platoon in partnership with 3DJoes are proud to announce our first giveaways for the upcoming Toronto and Niagara Falls shows in 2020!
BREAKING NEWS: 3DJoes.com is now a sponsor of G.I. Joe Collector’s Platoon
G.I. Joe Collector’s Platoon 2020 application is here!!
Please let us know below what you would like to see at future shows, feedback is essential as we continue to build this brand and hope to provide you with the Joe experience you are hoping for!
G.I. Joe Collector’s Platoon delivers a Joe experience.
And just like that, G.I. Joe Collector’s Platoon is in the books! Words cannot describe how pleased we are with today’s event, and now the countdown to 2020’s official show dates begin. Looking at the final stats, more vendors, more customers and more cosplayers participated in the days events. Over the next week images and
Hi folks, just a friendly reminder that clocks are to be set back this weekend, so please keep that in mind when starting to make your way to the show this Sunday.
Here it is folks, what you have been waiting for. Your road map to building onto your collection. Most vendors will have more that 80% Joe inventory for you to look through find those long lost additions for your collection that you have searched high and hell water for. With 30 tables for you to
You know that giddy feeling you get on Christmas just before you are ready to open your gifts and be surprised? Well, as a Joe collector, this Sunday is your chance to purchase yourself some nice G.I. Joe goodies that you have been searching for. Whether it’s vintage, modern, comics or something completely different, this
So, the day is finally here, you have been saving all of your Nickles, Dimes, Quarters and dare I even say Toonies and Loonies. You haven’t purchased a single thing in hours so you’re feeling pretty proud you have cut back, It’s been a couple of business days since one of those packages have graced
The time is getting closer, no Roadblock will stand in your way, you are Gung Hohere , to burst through those doors like a boss and enter a world of G.I. Joe, 30 tables will be waiting to help you fill those lists, here are some tips that will help you not only fill your
Wow with the second edition of Collector’s Platoon G.I. Joe NEXT SUNDAY (Sunday November 3rd, 2019), it’s now time to name our mascot! In our sponsor group, G.I. Joe Collector’s Club Canada, we asked you the G.I. Joe community to help us come up with a name. Well, the suggestions are in and now it’s
The Countdown is on….the hours, the minutes and the seconds until the second edition of G.I. Joe Collectors Platoon. On Sunday November 3rd, 2019 the Platoon returns to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101 at 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. with a start time of 10:00am and concluding at 3:00pm. Since the first show, the Platoon
What do you need to do: Take a selfie with your favourite Joe along with a sign or promote saying ‘you are (going, support or both) G.I. Joe Collector’s Platoon on Sunday November 3, 2019 at 3850 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto’ Tag me @Marc Tremblay in your post on any G.I. Joe Facebook group that
Hello fellow Platooner’s, CanGeek will be returning with their expo this holiday season. Check them out, a little bit of everything there for you 😊 Yoooooo Joe!!!!
Collector’s Platoon is extremely proud to announce our newest sponsor – Red Lasers Army! As many know, Red Lasers Army is a leader in developing custom Joe figures, that are available for purchase. The Collector’s Platoon team is thrilled to welcome our latest addition which brings us closer to being the premier Joe show for
Hello fellow JOE enthusiasts Collector’s Platoon is proud to announce our newest member of our sponsorship team – Iain’s Display Accessories! Iain has come onboard as a one-year sponsorship, and will definitely add to a promising show experience. Iain has been providing high quality display stands for both figures and vehicles with quality and care.
Collector’s Platoon: G.I. Joe adds a third show for 2020, and it will be held outside of Toronto. More details later….
Showcasing vintage & modern, featuring Canadian ToyCon & other toy lines. ✔️EVENT SPONSORED IN PART BY: – G.I. Joe Collectors Club Canada – INACIO Design – That 80’s Toy Shop! ✔️DOOR PRIZES to be won in draws during the show ✔️GIVEAWAYS Announcement coming soon ✔️FREE PARKING, and also in the parking lot of the GO
From the creative minds of you the collector’s, here is this week’s wackiest, craziest Plastics for Laughs
From the creative minds of you the collector’s, here is this week’s wackiest, craziest Plastics for Laughs
Check out Michael Kennedy’s latest character blog. This week he discusses the history of……
Collector’s Platoon is teaming up with That 80’s Toy Shop! for our latest contest giveaway, Conest closes on Sunday June 30, 2019. Enter Today!!
Friday’s Plastics for Laughs
Check back regularly for all contest winners
And now for your Friday laughs. Thanks to all for your submissions. Do you want to share your humor with everyone? Please email us your toy pictures and captions and we will share them with everyone. Please keep them clean and non controversial and most important, have fun. You can submit via email to info@collectorsplatoon.com
Carl W. Greer, Carla P. Greer aka Doc Originally appearing as Carl W. Greer, and later represented as Carla P. Greer, Doc was one of the few characters to be the code name of both a male and a female character. For me, Doc wasn’t a figure I had when I was a kid, so
Two ways to enter: Msg me directly and ask to have a collectors platoon invite emailed to you directly. I will send you an invite and confirm with you on the spot that your request has been approved once you have followed. Visit http://www.collectorsplatoon.com In the comments field for the figure you want (or both)
Submitted by Ken Po “Operation Desert Strike: find and secure control of the Joes’ Mobile Command Center!” “Operation Urban Strike!” Huge thank you to Ken Po for this week’s Plastics for Laughs, if you would like to submit something that you feel will give a laugh please feel free to send your submission’s to Collectorsplatoon@gmail.com
This Sunday, May 26, 2019 Canadian ToyCon will be hosting at the Holliday Inn Burlington Hotel and Conference Centre located at 3063 South Service Road has a chance for you to win one of two Escape From The Deathstar Retro figure board games as our door prize!. The show will run from 10am-3pm. Canadian ToyCon
Want to be a part of our November 3, 2019 Collector’s Platoon: G.I. Joe show? We are now accepting applications for our upcoming November show. Tables are $50.00 for an 8ft table along with two chairs. Tables are limited and it will be a first come, first serve bases. Each table for this event needs
The Collector’s Platoon successfully launched on Saturday April 27, 2019. The doors opened at 10am to a crowd of G.I. Joe enthusiasts who made their way to vendor tables of G.I. Joe and other vintage collectibles. As the day progressed, door prizes were handed out, Cosplayer’s participated in photo op’s and plenty of deals were
