Joefest 2023 - A Toy Kennections Experience! GI Joe Convention / Toy Show Recap in Augusta, Georgia!

[@ToyKennections]

Delta17toys.com Is the website for Delta-17!

[@treasuresfortrigger915]

What an absolutely epic and unforgettable time you had Ken. Thanks heaps for giving us all an intimate look at the experience 😎

[@ToyKennections]

We missed having you there, though we had your shirt and logo at least! I wanted to make sure I shared this experience so folks like yourself could still get a good taste of how it went. Thanks for all your support, patronage and friendship, Phil!

[@brendanhaley3668]

Great video, so many things to buy... i am so jealous as in Oz the market is so lean...

[@ToyKennections]

It was pretty overwhelming. Tons and tons of stuff.

[@junebug2565]

That's AWESOME Ken! Great video...

[@ArticulatedNinja]

Thank you for the kind words Ken I appreciate it I'm late to the party but ofcourse I'm subbed now

[@ToyKennections]

I appreciate this coming from you man, as you've made so many great videos to enrich our toy hobby. Take care 😎

[@drozwalker9]

This is an excellent video! The spirit and essence that makes our toy collecting community special was captured just right. Thanks for sharing Ken!

[@ToyKennections]

Happy to share! What a great community event.

[@father_son_galaxy]

Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@tonyrobles1198]

Its was amazing meeting you my friend. I hope to meet you again soon.

[@ToyKennections]

Hope you saw your cameo in the video. Thx for stopping by and chatting. So good to meet.

[@BobHansenJokes]

Tremendous photos Ken! Thanks for sharing; truly an awesome experience!

[@ToyKennections]

Thx Bob!

[@davidr8389]

Great video. It looks like a really great time.

[@raymondchong1607]

Great video! Definitely looked like a fun convention!

[@bobahicks]

Looks like everyone had a phenomenal time 🎉

[@SculptviperTommy]

I like this casual type of video. Keep up the good work Ken!

[@ToyKennections]

It was soooo much fun!

[@redfin01]

Ken what an awesome experience at JoeFest! Thank you for sharing it as well as it was well documented & not too lengthy all!

[@ToyKennections]

Thank you! I wanted it to be quick enough to enjoy without missing too much

[@rolent23]

Great video sir thank you for sharing your journey to Joefest!

[@ToyKennections]

Wish I was still there!

[@skewraider]

Awesome overview and recap, and another awesome fire video! It was awesome to meet you champ! Take care and see you on the next stream!:) You are the undisputed Run-in master and on the spot challenge acceptor and promo cutter.:) We love, it Peace Ken.

[@ToyKennections]

Ahahah! Love the wrestling references. Thx man.

[@impossiblepie]

Glad you had a great time Ken!

[@ToyKennections]

I sure did!

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

This was a fantastic video Ken. I really wish I was there. When you showed the video of you meeting Sgt. Slaughter It put a massive smile on my face! So glad you had an amazing time!

[@ToyKennections]

Oh man. Mentally I feel like I still haven't left... left a piece of myself behind in Augusta.

[@a_world_made_of_cardboard]

Great video! Excellent recap. You are absolutely right about your first Joefest. This was the first Joefest for my wife and me. It will be remembered.

[@ToyKennections]

Hey! Thx for stopping by the booth to say hello and show us some of your work. Was a pleasure.

[@damonwhitaker1282]

Great video! Thanks for the look at JoeFest!

[@ToyKennections]

No prob

[@wilhelmtoyandhobby]

I do not have the words to express how amazing this trip was. The show and toys were amazing but pale in comparison to the experience of meeting the absolute best people in the community like you. Thanks for being you, I hope to do it again next year!

[@ToyKennections]

Thanks Will for being a friend, making me feel welcome as soon as I walked into the doors of the hotel, and for the videos you've been putting up to share this. Meeting you in person and hanging out was heartwarming. I've made a true friend in you. Thanks for introducing me to Bjorn as well.

[@RAMENTOY]

Thank you for producing and sharing this video. It’s a great glimpse into the event for those who cannot attend.

[@ToyKennections]

Ahhh. I saw at least 1 ramen toy sign there. Maybe you can attend a future show.

[@RAMENTOY]

@@ToyKennections Definitely looking at next year. And will start off the "tour" with Power Con in Aug

[@robvegas9354]

Thank you for sharing this Ken! Great stuff!! Hope to get there for 2024 :)

[@ToyKennections]

That would be amazing

[@RetroRoamers]

great video, enjoyed seeing the pics of you and the others having a great time. I hope to make it next year.

[@ToyKennections]

See you there if you make it!

[@machineman6498]

Awesome view from a long distance traveler! Sgt. Slaughter was a little after my time but sums up all that is good in 80s pop culture.

[@_Kimberlin]

fantastic video looks like you had an amazing time

[@ToyKennections]

We did!

[@jeffmorris508]

Great video. Glad you had an awesome time at JoeFest. I am saving to go next year, so maybe I will see you next time. Keep making great content Ken.

[@ToyKennections]

Thx buddy. Hope to see you there.

[@jasonstillwell1306]

Thanks for the recap. As someone who wasn't able to attend it was nice to see some of the stuff at the show but also your experience traveling and hanging out with Sarge and other Joe fans.

[@ToyKennections]

Thanks for watching!

[@ratface44]

Sounds like an amazing time! Hopefully I will be able to go next year! Excellent review Ken!

[@ToyKennections]

I do hope to see you there next year!

[@happiaxxident]

Woot-Woot!

[@SculptviperTommy]

A hug from Slaughter, a real life Joe!

[@ToyKennections]

Yup!

[@adams8338]

Great video. It was nice meeting you at Joefest! Go Canucks Go!!

[@ToyKennections]

Go Canucks Go! Pleasure to finally chat in person.

[@magnificentmarc707]

Looks like an awesome time !

[@ToyKennections]

It was!

[@Gforceracing20]

@Toy Kennections we run in a lot of the same groups. I'm sorry we didn't cross paths. Great video!

[@ToyKennections]

I was wondering if we saw each other at the show. Anyway, add it to the 2024 bucket list!

[@TheRetroTinker]

Man that looked like an absolutely incredible weekend. I’ve been loving seeing all the joefest content popping up in the last week. And those Delta17 figures are freakin awesome!

[@ToyKennections]

Was so much fun with a good bunch of folks!

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

I'm a star wars collector but now after seeing your video I'm now hooked on gijoe and action force. Very cool. I grew up with the original 12" Gijoe figures of the 1960s. All of these new ones are quite awesome.

[@ToyKennections]

I just got the 1964 Action Soldier and '66 Green Beret back in april! They are amazing. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Scott.Hughes]

It was wonderful meeting you this past weekend!

[@ToyKennections]

Totally! Thanks for stopping by to introduce yourself.

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

I completely agree! I absolutely loved JoeFest and had a great time. Shame we kept missing each other but I'll be there next year, so if I see you, I'll buy you a beer!

[@ToyKennections]

I turned around, saw you at the bar at a table. Figured we would cross paths and you were gone. Lol. But I can say I saw you at least 😆

[@AWESOME1610]

Dude what a great video, I'm from Panama many of my friends and I are fans of GI Joe we grew up with it and I wish they would do this type of event in my country. Sure we have events similar to a comic con but I wish they held events entirely dedicated to GI Joe and everything it stands for. Great video and great channel man!

[@ToyKennections]

Why, thanks for this! Much appreciated. Cheers from Canada.

[@stevesuchomski2331]

Great video and nice to meet you. Hope to see you next year and get some Delta-17

[@ToyKennections]

Very kind of you, and yes we'll bring some Delta-17 product next year!

[@davee602]

It was awesome meeting in person, Ken. I had a blast. I’m bringing more rum next year.

[@ToyKennections]

Yes Dave! Thanks for making me feel welcome as soon as I walked in the door.

[@gazz_N7]

Ken Dar!! We shock the foundation of Joefest!!! Let's do it again!!!!! 😗👍

[@ToyKennections]

Yes!!! Bro soooo amazing getting to meet and hang out with you in person! I wish we got even more time together. Had some folks ask which one you were in the video. Lol I guess we can make you the Where's Waldo of our crew 🤣

[@gazz_N7]

@@ToyKennections I'm that guy in that picture and in that other one, oh, and that one 🤣

[@jaster1138]

You summed it up big time perfect in the start of the video - "you really only get 1 chance at your first JoeFest" - My first was 2023 as well, and I'm still talking about it 6 weeks later. I got to meet Michael and Melinda from RetroBlasting and Tony from Analog Toys (amongst others), and it was just so cool to meet these dudes I invite into my house via KZbin. Did the breakfast with the Sarge (saw you there, too) and talked with Jem actress Samantha Newark, and chatted with the legend himself Larry Hama a bit, too. What a great time. Nice video!

[@ToyKennections]

Awesome! Had a total blast. See you there in 2024 hopefully.

[@caseywheeler8178]

Great video Ken it was awesome to get to sit down and talk with you

[@ToyKennections]

Super happy to be able to meet in person, man.

[@paynestoysamples]

Maybe one day it won’t be vicariously I get to enjoy joe fest camaraderie.

[@ToyKennections]

I hope you do man. Would be a pleasure to meet.

[@liteney]

Yo Joe!!

[@bobahicks]

That Funskool Super Cop looks awesome 🎉

[@ToyKennections]

I frigging love it

[@campbellruleV1kiwiGI]

Sweet video bro

[@ToyKennections]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheMelvor]

Gettin' choked out by the Sarge? Them's bragging rights.

[@ToyKennections]

Oh totally!

[@SlaughterDaughter]

#SlaughterCrew ❤

[@ToyKennections]

Wish we were still there... even if it meant tapping to another Cobra clutch!

[@marcossierra4011]

Yo joe

[@georgeaitken2719]

Saw a action force space force triad fighter and q force sealion boxed in those photos

[@ToyKennections]

Yup! I inquired about both though neither were complete. He had them fairly priced though.

[@Star-qc4br]

Hey Ken! I was wondering if you saw a display at Joefest for "S.P.A.R.K." figs by Arlen Pelletier Studios Inc. (I hope that's right). I think they were next to the "Monsterforce" figs. Do you know anything about them? They were looking REALLY SWEET!

[@ToyKennections]

If they were there, I missed it. Sorry! Thx for tuning into the video though. And Arlen is a fantastic sculptor!

[@Star-qc4br]

@@ToyKennections ALWAYS!

[@josiahalcorne]

How cool is Hans Chow's accent in real life?

[@ToyKennections]

Super cool and he even did some karaoke lol

[@josiahalcorne]

@@ToyKennections Wow!!! Hans Chow karaoke talk about needing something in my life I didn't know existed two minutes ago. Please tell me someone got video of that. I also head Gazz was there but I haven't seen photos yet.

[@ToyKennections]

@@josiahalcorne there should be a video of hans singing on the Sgt Slaughter Slaughterhouse FB group posted by Joe Recondo Rondeau. Gazz is in my video several times but asked not to be ID'd lol. Hint: he's taller than me, haha.

[@josiahalcorne]

@@ToyKennections I did actually see Gazz I just like to namedrop some of the people that really make our little corner of the internets such a happy place to visit.

[@gazz_N7]

@@josiahalcorne Hans is one of a kind!

[@kelliefritze8208]

May I ask where u stayed. Im surprising my husband with this trip!!!

[@ToyKennections]

The Marriott. Which is right in the same building as the show itself.

[@troydeda897]

Looks like an awesome time!

[@ToyKennections]

It was!