Okay, now that everyone is doing this introduction thing I decided to shed the light and contribute as well...cos' why the heck not... :D and its always fun to be the newbie/noob of the site :eek:

My name is Tommi aka EasySimpleStuff, and I'm from Finland (yes, its way up north, and freezing in here)

I'm 27 and recently (thank God!) started working as an consultant, since being a security guard with a BBA in International Business and Marketing just didnt ring right...

I first bumped into Joes since 85-86, cant really remember which one was it, but I had bunch of joes then. And like some of you, "stopped" collecting and playing with them when it was not cool anymore (and Hasbro started using neon colors). Also girls, beer and other typical young man stuff started to get into the way of my Joe collecting. :p

Luckily I got (really) back into this hobby a year ago, after seeing Violenfix's and General Joes dios on the internet. Now dont get me wrong, I had been taking care of my joes over the years, fixing/cleaning etc. but never really did more than that.... now I'm again back to collecting.

I' ve been "lurking" in different sites related to Joes, but never really posted anything (as I'm too lazy for that) but decided to make myself noted here, just for you guys to know I'm around...

My hobbies include, besides Joes, Wado-Ryu Karate (almost 15 years), movies, beer (man, I like beer!), women, PS2 (I'm saving for PS3) partying / having fun etc. and occasionally giving self-defence classes (does it count as a hobby if you're getting paid :confused: )...but maybe not in that particular order. Oh, and stakes...I like stakes :D Maybe too much, as I'll probably die of a heart failure or sumthing when I'm 50.

So all in all I look forward of everyones conrtibution, (as there are some awesome stuff here) and maybe I'll even get my lazy behind up and do something myself too...as I'm currently working and playing with and idea of a Cobra safehouse or Dreadnok hideout (dont know which direction to go yet) done into an old doll house frame...

Ensi kertaan
(till next time)

Welcome aboard Tommi, I'm pretty sure you are our first Finnish member!

Welcome to the group, premiere Scandinavia member!!!
and in the intrest of pure enlightenment, a "stake" is a stick in the ground, and a "steak" is pure beefy goodness in which I also love! Welcome to the community
cory

Ah, thanx for clearing that up...I felt there was something wrong in there...just couldnt quite figure it out...but yes, I naturally meant the "pure beefy goodness" .

hmmm...I 'm suddenly getting hungry... :rolleyes:

and its good to be here...

Yay for Europe! :D

Yo 5th, I'm down in Bellingham!

Well guess its my turn, I've been on the site for about a month now :eek:

I go by the online name Haradrel, real name Tommy. From Norway and started collecting "Action Force" as it was called here when I was a kid (which would be in the late 80's early 90's). Sold most of them off when I was growing up. But started collecting the comic books from devils due when they appeared, slowly I got interested in the Joe universe again and just recently (like right after Christmas) I saw the 25th line for the first time and decided it was time to go get some new Action Figures!

I've trained martial arts continually since I was 4, but have had a break now for 2 years, I airsoft and collect loads of weird and unique items.

I also have the same birthday as General Scarlett :eek: (yes that was quite random).
If anybody is wondering about anything else just give me a PM, I don't bite unless you ask me too :p

Welcome to the group dude, I look forward to seeing your stuff! :)

Exellent, more Europeans...and northern parts particular:D

Yes, the invasion has begun! mohahaha*coff coff*

Anyhoo, so far its been a fantastic place :-D

LOL...Man your signature just cracks me up!!...hehehee...special olympics...

Ok, not sure how many good pics I'll be able to post from here on out (I had to go and put one up I probably won't be able to top), but wanted to quick intro, at least.
Don and Rich I already know :D, the rest of you I know only from following a link from another board and seeing your great diostories and pics here. It took a while to get up the nerve to post a pic after seeing everyone else's. :p

For those of you I haven't dealt with, I'm Pat, Patrick, or as most other board members end up calling me, "Orion". Long story short, Orion Lukteel was a comic book character I helped flesh out for a small independent comic book company back when comics were IT. 3 million variant covers later, the market's a lot smaller. But the development sketches and character stories are still rattling around, jonesin' to be in a webcomic. :cool:

I've been collecting since '84, and have a full garage to show for it. Also have MANY, many vehicle shells, so if any of you need a shell for a dio, ask, I probably have one. (Night Boomers, Dreadnok Assaults, etc aren't available, apologies) ;)

Looking forward to seeing more of your work and posting more!

Welcome to the site orionlukteel :D

good deal, thanks for say hey, welcome to the group.

cory

Hello all,
As I am just starting to get into dios, I figured I should hop on board here and see what's going on!
Figured it would be a good place to get help if I needed it!

Hi
 

HI hawkeye :D

and welcome i look forward seeing your dios.

Hawkeye, didn't you used to be on Commando Customs? I've seen your work and it is awesome.

HI I'm WildBill,
Fifth put me onto this site. I've been collecting Joe's since 1982-83 era here in Canada.
I'm slowly trying my hand at dio making and hope to have a story to share in the near future.
RJ

Welcome to all the new members!!! We're glad to have you here and interested in dio's and such........jump right in, ask questions and don't worry about the others.......they've all had their shots!! ;) :cool:

Seriously, it's wonderful to see so many new Joe fans getting into this most intriguing, imaginative and intricate aspect of the world of G.I. Joe and beyond!!!

Yeah, I was on there for a long time, before it shut down, thanks glad you dig my stuff!

Say, is there a place to post WIP pics?

As of right now, no.

But the site is in a bit of 'WIP' period right now.......meaning that I'm working on some stuff........ ;) :D

Hey Hawkeye,
How's it going man! I hung that F-18 in my son's room, it looks awesome.
Let me know if you want to part with the pilot...
RJ

Making my introduction
 

Hello fellow Joes!!!

I have been watching your site for some time but thought today a good day to sign up!

I am into 3 3/4" Joes and have been longer than I will admit :o

So now I will poke around and get to know all you better-thanks! :)

Hello again!
 

Hello all! I had signed up awhile ago but hadn't really had time to post here.
Believe me I had been occasionally popping in to view all of the great pics and stories. I really enjoy the ongoing Joe/Transformer story great stuff!
About me; currently in Okinawa Japan serving the worlds finest military, havent owned a joe figure in quite some time but have never lost my love for the Joe universe. I do own all of the comic books, most of them (except for the new DD series) are comfortably locked away in the states.
I hope noone minds me just coming here viewing the awesome job that you all do. I have alot of great ideas for dio's but I am just a big fan with no toys :(


Keep up the great work, this site has been on of the highlights of my deployments!

Welcome to the newest members!!! Whether you post pics or not, that's cool.........the whole reason for JoeDios is for people to hang out and have fun!!! And your thoughts are always appreciated........so don't be afraid to jump right in!!!!

Peace
:cool:

Welcome to the group! :)

my name is james strickland I visited the site about hondred times I like the site.
I have a account at yojoe and gijoe price guide are the two forums you can find me at.

Hello members. New guy here, I've been lurking on this site for awhile now and figured I might as well join. I have enjoyed so much about this site, and I'm sure i will continue to do so. My name is Bob Vance, and I'm also a member at Hisstank.com by the same name.

Hello Fellas
 

Hi you all! :) Nikki here.


I've been into GI Joe since I was little.I had to have the same toys as my Big Brother!

I found you all following a fellow femme-fan's link-thanks General Scarlett! :)

I hope to put some pictures up really soon!

All of you are welcome as I was welcomed some time ago. This is a very cool photoshoped place. I am sure you will enjoy. :)

Hey Nikki.....I'm a 'newbie' too!! You look familiar to me......whereabouts in LA do you hang out?

:)

Hi!

Well,it depends,but I tend bar at Babe's and Randy's in Leimart Park.

I know the place!! I take client's there from time to time!! Man the blues that are played there are 2nd only to the amazing food!!

Hey wait, I was there a little over a week ago.....were you the girl tending bar on night of the 1st?? I was with a chubby guy with a receding hairline....we were talking about toys from our past, and there was this cute bartender who got into the conversation about He-Man and Joes.......that couldn't have been you, could it?!!?!

:)

WOW!! :eek:

That was me............and we talked about how cool the GI Joe Movie will be!

That rocks! :D

Welcome all to the Joedios :D

It's so cool to see so many new faces about the place. Welcome to you all, and don't be shy when it comes to contributing. Show us your skills! :)

I second that -- seems that this spring is quite the time for new members!

I'll also add that everyone is also encouraged to post comments on other people's pics/dios, even ones from way back in the archives. I'm sure I'm not alone in liking it when I discover new comments on my earlier shots! Not that I have much in the way of CURRENT ones...!