2025 Toy Photography Contest

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is excited to announce our 2025 Photography Contest sponsored by CeCee Portraits!!
Open to all attendees. It's free to enter!

SUPER7 IS RETURNING TO JOEFEST!!

Super7 @super7 is returning to 2025 JoeFest in Augusta, GA, this June 20-22, 2025!!

Take part in the Saturday, June 21, 5 pm est, panel with Brian Flynn, as we talk toys and Joes, as well announce SDCC reveals!

And stop by the booth to pre-order 2025 JoeFest exclusives!

Fresh Monkey Fiction IS COMING TO AUGUSTA!!!

Are you ready to join The Phantom Corps? Join Declan Van Helsing on his 1st mission against the Forgotten King with our Operation: Monster Force 2025 Convention Exclusive Pre-Order Figure.

Fresh Monkey Fiction and BigBadWorkShop will be attending 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention.

To get this exclusive figure follow the instructions above.

More exciting stuff planed for these shows in 2025..stay tuned! Hope to see you in 2025!

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OPERATION MONSTER FORCE

Operation: Monster Force LT. GRIFFIN “The Eraser” – Electronic Detection Stealth Mode - 1:12th scale action figure with weapons designed by Gridiron Studios

When total invisibility isn’t an option, Lt. Griffin—codenamed The Eraser—activates his Electronic Detection Stealth (EDS) Mode. A specialized adaptation of his serum allows him to vanish from electronic tracking systems, rendering him undetectable by heat vision, biometrics, radar, and other surveillance technology.

However, this advanced stealth comes at a cost—while in EDS Mode, his optical invisibility weakens, making him faintly visible to the naked eye. This forces The Eraser to make tactical decisions on the fly, choosing the right moment to shift between total optical invisibility and electronic stealth. Whether slipping past high-tech security or outmaneuvering enemies who rely on advanced tracking, The Eraser remains the ultimate ghost in the field.

Joe Fest takes place at the Augusta Convention Center in Augusta, GA June 20th - 22nd

Photography by @killcutterphoto

#OperationMonsterForce #TheEraser #InvisibleMan #BigBadWorkShop #FreshMonkeyFiction #BigBadToyStore #Gridironprops #JoeFest #ActionFigures #Toys #Toystagram

FUMBLES TRIPS INTO AUGUSTA TO 2025 JOEFEST

A hazard on any team, FUMBLES truly lives up to his name! Based on the stop motion legend by Robot Chicken, get your action figure that is limited to 50 by LeCroy's Toys only at JoeFest! More information coming soon, including a limited variation!?!

STOOPID BUDDY STOODIOS WITH SETH GREEN IS COMING TO AUGUSTA!!!

2025 JOEFEST TOY and Comic Convention is proud to announce Stoopid Buddy Stoodios is coming to Augusta GA this June 20-22, 2025!

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios @stoopidbuddystoodios was created by actor/director Seth Green @sethgreen and John Harvatine IV @harvatine of Robot Chicken @robotchicken . Both Seth Green and John Harvatine IV will be in attendance !

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is proud to announce that our first panel is from Stoopid Buddy Studios!

FROM THE MAKERS OF ROBOT CHICKEN: BRINGING TOYS TO LIFE is hosted by none other than Seth Green and John Harvatine IV , featuring Matt LeCroy, screen-used puppets, and a screening of our short (featuring o-ring puppets) “Cleanup Crue”.

Ask the experts how toys are fabricated for the big screen. Seth and Harv will also be screening their short "Ceanup Crue," using o-ring style figures by Matt Lecroy.

Followed by a Q&A about toys, modding toys for animation, and directing robot chicken.

The panel is scheduled for 1 pm est Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Augusta, GA!

Admission to the panel is free, with a paid JoeFest admission. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn more about Hollywood and toys! Get your convention tickets today at Joefestusa.com

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#modding #mattlecroy #georgia #Hollywood #actionfigures #toycommunity #toyconvention #toycollector

2025 BREAKFAST with SGT SLAUGHTER

TEN HUT JOES!!! OKAY AT EASE & LISTEN UP…

It’s Time To Purchase Your Tickets To The “Breakfast With Sarge” Event At His Highly Classified Mess Hall Inside The @AugustaMarriott On Sunday June 22, 2025. Start Your Morning Out With This Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Have MRE’s With The 1st Ever Real Life @GIJoeOfficial Character, G.I. JOE Hall of Famer & A Real American Hero Sgt Slaughter, Not To Mention @WWE Hall Of Fame Legend and Champion. Along With Breakfast The “Sarge” Will Be Sharing Many Incredible Stories & Doing A Q&A? Every Ticket Purchase Also Comes With A Unique Sgt Slaughter “SWAG” Bag. This Undercover Operation Has Limited Seating, So “Sarge” Said To Get Your Tickets On The Double & That’s An Order!!! Tickets In Advance Are $125 each, But Must Be Purchased By 3:00pm June 21, 2025. Tickets At Sgt Slaughter’s @JoefestToyComic Foxhole or At The Mess Hall Door The Morning Of, If Available, Will Be $150. Come Enlist & Enjoy In This Memorable Experience of Your “Tour of Duty” At JoeFest!!! YO JOE & Lookout Cobra!!!

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Offer expires May 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Ticket includes: Admission to the event, Classic Breakfast Buffett, Exclusive "Breakfast with Sarge" Swag Bag. So, Click on the link:

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Tickets In Advance Are $125 each But Must Be Purchased By 3:00pm On June 21, 2025. Tickets At Sgt Slaughter’s “JoeFest” Foxhole or At The Mess Hall Door The Morning Of, If Available, Will Be $150. Come Enlist & Enjoy In This Memorable Experience of Your “Tour of Duty” At JoeFest!!! YO JOE & Lookout Cobra!!!

2025 JOEFEST PANEL SCHEDULE

Friday June 20, 2025

5 pm Troublemaker A fan film preview!

Doors open 6pm

Doors close 8pm

8pm Parachute Drop sponsored by Marauder “Gun-Runners”

8pm to 11pm Aaron Detrick Memorial Lobby Swap

9pm to 10pm Mythic Legions Cabal

Saturday June 21, 2025

Doors open 10am

10 am to 11:00 pm Audible Interlude Podcast 

11 am to 12:00 pm Jem, the 40th Anniversary Panel with Samantha Newark and Hasbro designer Carla Reiss

12:00 pm to 1 pm Joe Declassified with Steve Reiss

1:00pm to 2:00 pm From the Creators of Robot Chicken: Bringing Toys to Life 

Hosted by Seth Green and John Harvatine IV,  featuring Matt LeCroy, screen-used puppets, and a screening of our short (featuring o-ring puppets)  “Cleanup Crue”

2pm to 3pm Operation Recall with Carson Mataxis, Larry Hama, Ron Rudat, Mark Pennington, and Doug Hart

3:00 to 4 pm BigBadWorkShop presents: The World of Eagle Force Launch Event and more fun surprises and awesome reveals you don’t want to miss!

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Patriot Force USA

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Super7 with Brian Flynn ! Come witness reveals for SDCC !!!

Doors close 6pm

7:00pm to 7:30pm Collectors Hall of Fame

7:30pm to 9pm ROMAFEST: ROMA Collectibles Celebration of Life for Aaron Detrick

8 pm Aaron Detrick Memorial Lobby Swap and Room Trading

9pm to 11:30pm Cold Slither Karaoke 

Sunday June 22, 2025

Doors open 11am

11am to 12pm “Brian Cummings’ Voice Over Games” where we do VO play that teaches as we develop basic interest & abilities!

Noon to 1pm Author Bill Nedrow (G.I. Joe: First Salvo, Marauder Task Force: Wrath) and toymaker Ed Hellman (Devil's Bargain Toys)

1pm to 2pm Taking Joe with special guest Larry Hama

2pm to 3pm Raman Toy

Doors close 4pm

ROMAFEST

ROMAFEST takes over JoeFest one more time on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in our panel room.

Come out to this free event and share your memories, laugh, cry, and share a drink with friends to remember our friend Aaron Detrick!

Aaron was the life of the party, and we will not forget that! Join in on this after-hours free event 7:30 to 9pm.

More information at Joefestusa.com

#romafest #JoeFest

#romacollectibles #romaunited

AARON DETRICK MEMORIAL LOBBY SWAP AND ROOM TRADING NIGHTS

Announcing now and forever the AARON DETRICK MEMORIAL LOBBY SWAP NIGHTS are every Friday and Saturday of JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention from 8pm till .... ARE NOW TWO NIGHTS! Historically, it is a fun and wild event that needs more time!

Bring out your toys, comics, and collectibles and set up at this FREE event in the hallway and first-floor entrance at the convention center! There is plenty of space to shop and mingle with friends to enjoy toys and fun!

Remember, this is a FREE event for all vendors and the public from 8 pm till...

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VISIT AUGUSTA

We are excited for our largest convention yet!! Get your tickets today at Joefestusa.com
And while here in Augusta, check out this awesome guide Visit Augusta  has prepared for our world travelers!
They have created a special attractions pass for our attendees to get special deals and discount when visiting our local attractions while they’re in town. Just click the link to sign up and the passcode is AUGJOE.

https://www.visitaugusta.com/joefest-toy-and-comic-convention/?guid=da5968a1-2caa-4e91-b83c-3270d1cf76b5&preview=true

SAMANTHA NEWARK

Please welcome Samantha Newark, the iconic voice of Jem and the Holograms, to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, GA! Get to JoeFest to celebrate the 40th anniversary!

Samantha Newark is a British-born American recording artist, songwriter, and voice actress best known for her iconic work as the voice of Jerrica Benton and Jem, in the 1980s animated series Jem. The cartoon centered around Jerrica Benton, the owner and manager of Starlight Music and her secret identity, Jem, lead singer of the rock band, Jem and The Holograms. Jerrica adopts the persona of Jem with the help of a holographic computer, known as Synergy, which was built by Jerrica's father and was bequeathed to her after his death. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, Samantha frequently makes live appearances at pop culture conventions nationwide and enjoys a robust and devoted following around the world. 

An award-winning talent behind the mic, on set, and on stage, Samantha carries decades of kaleidoscopic experience in the music, movie, and television industries, including work with the likes of: Leonard Cohen, Steven Spielberg, Juliette Lewis, Molly Ringwald, MTV, and the Transformers. She has released four solo albums of her original music and toured with the longest running American Pink Floyd tribute band.  

Upon a resurgence of popularity amongst a new generation of fans, she appeared as a cameo in the 2015 silver-screen adaptation, Jem and the Holograms (directed by Jon Chu). 

Taking into account her considerable body of work in entertainment, Samantha says playing the roles of Jem and Jerrica stands out as her favorite. In an interview with MTVGeek’s Elizabeth Keenan, Samantha articulates her enduring love for the show: “It has become something that’s a huge part of my world. I love it. What’s not to love? Jem fans are everything good. And we need a lot of that in the world.” 

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CARLA REISS

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is participating in the 40th Jem anniversary tour and welcomes Carla Reiss to Augusta, Georgia, this June 20-22, 2025.

Carla Reiss is a Hasbro Design Director 1984-1988, who led up to seven designers on fabric based products for dolls and action figures with the Hasbro and Playskool brands. She has been a freelance soft goods designer for over twenty-five years now!

She is also the owner of www.meow-wear.com .

Come out and meet her along with Samantha Newark @samanthanewarkofficial as they orchestrate a special Jem panel celebrating Jem's 40th Anniversary!!

Carla and Stephen Reiss are in attendance only on Saturday, June 21, 2025

LARRY HAMA

Please welcome LEGEND Larry Hama, to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention June 20-22, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia!!!
Mr. Hama is the current writer on the comic book series G.I. Joe A Real American Hero,  and has authored such amazing characters as Wolverine, Batman, Conan, Daredevil, Punisher, Venom, and so many more!!!
Come out to our newly expanded show floor, NOW 2 FLOORS, and over 50,000 square feet of comics, toys, and pop culture and meet Harvey Awards Hall of Famer winner Larry Hama!!
Follow his adventures today on Facebook at Larry "been faking it all my life" Hama !!!

RON A. RUDAT

Please welcome the Legend, Ron Rudat @ronrudat to Augusta, Georgia, this June 20-22, 2025 to JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention!!

Ron Rudat is a lead toy designer for Gl Joe and the WWF Hasbro Universe. He began working for Hasbro in 1971, but It was 1980 when Ron and a very small group were responsible for the rebirth of G.I. Joe. Ron was charged with designing the new 3 and 3/4” Joes, and he produced every figure from 1982 through 1987. His most recognizable contribution is the symbol for Gl Joe’s enemy: Cobra. Ron created over 120 characters during that time, as well as several vehicles and logos. He is also working on a new project at Operation Recall @operationrecall bringing new characters to collectors with a classic o-ring style!

He was inducted into the Toy Collector’s Hall of Fame in 2015.

Come out and meet him and get an autograph and an art print or a commission!

BRIAN CUMMINGS

THE DOCTOR IS IN!!! Brian Cummings, the voice of Dr. Mindbender is coming to JoeFest 2025 in Augusta, GA, June 20-22, 2025! You'll also know Mr. Cummings from Duck Tales, Beauty and the Beast, Transformers, the New Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo Show, the Jetsons, Pound Puppies, the Berenstein Bears, Spider-Man, the Jungle Book 2, and so many others!

Don't miss your chance to meet this legend!

Mr. Cummings will be available for autographs and photos right here in Augusta, GA, at the Augusta Convention Center!

ZACK HOFFMAN

Please welcome Zack Hoffman (Writer/Performer/Director) to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention powered by Back to Pop Media!!

ZACK HOFFMAN has been making his living in front of the microphone for over forty years. His portrayal of Zartan, the evil Cobra mercenary, is a fan favorite among G.I. Joe fans. The release of the original G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon series on DVD has brought him new fans, which now span three generations. Zack started out dubbing Spanish Soap Operas into English for Telemundo. At the same time he was working with the Improv troupe “The LA Connection” and joined the Screen Actors Guild when Ingrid Bergman used his voice for a few characters in the English looping of Fanny and Alexander. When the original G.I. Joe cartoon was being developed, and most of the voices had already been cast by the time Zack was contacted, but as it turned out... director Wally Burr was having trouble finding just the right voice for Zartan. Zack’s audition was exactly what Wally was looking for, and he was given the roll. Zartan appeared in 36 episodes and the 1987 animated movie.

Following the G.I. Joe series, Zack lent himself to another cartoon character. In 1986, he went on the road as Man-at-Arms in the live action show Masters of the Universe Power Tour, which toured the United States and Canada for over a year.

Zack will is credited for work in films like Pee Wee’s Big Adventure and Untraceable, or television shows like Highway to Heaven and The Fugitive He also got the privilege of being part of the Encarta Learning Language program for Microsoft, creating the character Jack Butterfield.

Zack has lent his voice to commercial clients like Microsoft, Hewlitt Packard, Lazy Boy, the University of Washington, and Tulalip Casino.

Zack continues to perform his one-man show, Tuxedo Man, to audiences across the country. For more about Zack, please visit his official website zackhoffman.com

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention would like to thank Back to Pop Media for their sponsorship of Zack Hoffman. Follow them on platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and more! And listen on Spotify here:

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FRANCOIS CHAU

Please welcome to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention,  acclaimed actor François Chau, presented by Toy Federation!!!
François Chau is known for his roles as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's Lost, Quick Kick on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Dr. Chang in the film 21 & Over, Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, and as industrialist Jules-Pierre Mao in The Expanse.
Mr. Chau will be right here in Augusta, GA, signing autographs and taking pictures at his table at the Toy Federation massive front wall display!!

See his complete Filmography here:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Chau

Toy Federation @toyfederationshop is located in Greer SC and is the upstate's leader in toys and collectibles!!

KEONE YOUNG

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is proudly  partnering with Dime Novel Legends presented by Chicken Fried Toys, to bring actor Keone Young to Augusta, Georgia June 20-22, 2025!!

Keone Young is a well known actor being in the film/tv business for over 50 years.

He was the voice of the original Storm Shadow in GI Joe.

He recently starred in Ultraman Rising as the villain, Dr Onda.

Also the voice of Commander Jun Sato in Star Wars Rebels and Jeong Jeong the fire master in Avatar. Grandpa in American Dragon, Sensei in Young Justice, Kaz in HiHi Puffy Ami Yumi, Sasaki Kojiro in Record of Ragnarok, as well as hundreds of voices in episodic tv such as Teen Titans, Sofia the First, Ultimate Spider Man, Batman, Teenage MutantNinja Turtles, Samurai Jack, Naruto, Kung Fu Panda, etc.,etc.

In Video games he was Chen Stormstout in World of Warcraft, Mists of Pandaria. As well as Joe Hiyabusa in Ninja Gaiden,The Monk in Ghosts of Tsushima and Silver Samurai in Wolverine and the X Men. With many other games to his credit.
On Camera he is known as Mr Wu in Deadwood. Buck Bokai in Deep Space 9 and Don Kim in Crank1 and 2. As well as The Brady Bunch Movie, Black Rain, Dude Where’s My Car, Return to Halloweentown,  and tv shows like Sons of Anarchy, Golden Girls, Man in the High Castle, NYPD Blue, True Blood, and hundreds of others.

Mr Young is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii is based in Los Angeles and New York and is looking forward to meeting his fans around the world.

PATRICK THOMAS PARNELL and MARK POULTON

Mark Poulton will be signing copies of his hit comic U.S. Assassin, co-starring the one and only Rowdy Roddy Piper – a must-read for fans of high-octane action and over-the-top heroes!

🤖 Patrick Thomas Parnell will be bringing the heat with the all-new Wave 2 of Last of the Seekers action figures and the highly anticipated Issue #1 of the Last of the Seekers comic – with an exclusive cover by Robby Musso!

💥 Both creators will also be promoting the AMNX Action Figure line, featuring the relentless American Ninja X and the hard-hitting U.S. Assassin – a line built for collectors and fans of high-stakes, tactical combat!

🎯 Don’t miss your chance to meet the creators, grab some exclusive gear, and support indie comics!

AMNX on IGG: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/riot-press-s-american-ninja-x/coming_soon

Mark Poulton is a 19 year veteran of the comic book industry having written SAVAGE HAWKMAN for DC Comics and AVENGELYNE for Image Comics. He is the writer and co-creator of the hit creator-owned series, USASSASSIN. His children’s book series A CAT NAMED HAIKU was nominated for Best Single Issue Story in the 2010 Stan Lee Eagle Awards. In 2017, Mark co-wrote the graphic novel, PIZZA TREE, with his then 7 year old son, Chase, which went on to be nominated for Best Kids Graphic Novel in the 2018 Ringo Awards and win the Bronze Medal in the 2018 Moonbeam Awards. Since then he and his son have been self-publishing their work through their company Haunted Pizza LLC. Over that time, their properties (GRAVEYARD SHIFT, USASSASSIN, WRITHE & PAYNE and more) have crowdfunded over $1 million on Indiegogo. Mark is currently teaming up with Patrick Thomas Parnel on the AMNX Action Figure Line and comic book. Visit Mark’s website at www.hauntedpizzallc.com.

MARK PENNINGTON

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is excited to announce living legend Mark Pennington as our next guest here in Augusta, GA, June 20-22, 2025!!

Mark Pennington graduated from the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in 1985. He began his career doing designs for the G.I. Joe and Transformers toy lines by Hasbro and Mattel. By 1988, he became a comic book inker, starting with 'Judge Dredd' and 'Blaine'. Since then, he has worked for major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image, Now Comics, Adventure Comics, and CrossGen. He has inked titles like 'Eclipso', 'X-Men', 'Violator', 'Angela', 'Death: Time of your Life', 'Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight', 'Backlash', 'The Tenth', 'Spider-Man', 'Fantastic Four', 'Fright Night' and 'Shade'.

In addition to his inking work, he has been a penciller on 'Phantasy Against Hunger' (Tiger Comics, 1987), 'X-Force' (1991), 'Babes of Broadway' (1996), 'The Path' (2002) and 'Angel: Spotlight' (2006). He also paints collectible card games and role-playing guides, like 'Legend of the Five Rings', 'Hackmasters', and 'Third World'.

Now he is called upon once again with the Operation: Recall team to bring new o-ring action figures designs to life!!

See him at the 3DJoes.com - dedicated to preserving the sculpt and package art of GIJoe booth, and go home with a unique signed collectible!!!

DOUG HART

Please welcome illustrator Doug Hart to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention.

Doug Hart joined Hasbro in 1984 as an illustrator – initially working on My Little Pony. He was called to serve the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero brand in 1987 and painted beautiful figure and box art until then end of the line in 1994. He now lends his talent to the Operation: Recall team, bringing new toys to life!!

Meet him at the Operation Recall massive booth down the center aisle right here in Augusta, Georgia!

ADAM RICHES

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is proud to announce the triumphant return of comic book and package artist Adam Riches @adam.riches.100 . Mr. Riches is also an avid toy collector and wrestling enthusiast!!! Come out and get a print or another original artwork from him, right here in Augusta, GA June 20-22, 2025!! He is the package designer for the Sgt Slaughter Classified Series action figure from Hasbro!

STEVEN REISS

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention in partnership with Joe Declassified along with Top Shelf Toys is proud to bring Mr. Steven Reiss, toy designer and artist, to Augusta, Georgia, this June 20-22, 2025!!!

Come to Joefest to join Mr. Reiss for his first ever toy convention presentation panel on Saturday, June 21st, noon to 1pm, “Designing the Terror Drome!”. Joe Declassified and Justin Talton of Top Shelf Toys will join Mr. Reiss to discuss his time at Hasbro and share 21 original designs for the Terror Drome. Come and learn how this iconic playset was created. Steve will also be at the Joe Declassified booth and will be available to answer questions on Saturday.

Steven Reiss worked for Hasbro from 1984 to 1988 as a designer and was promoted to Senior Director of Boys Toys. His concepts and designs include the Cobra Terror Drome, the Cobra Night Raven, Cobra Pogo, and the Defiant Space Shuttle Complex. While at Hasbro, he also designed for AirRaiders and the Transformers product lines. During his career he has designed for Playskool, Playmates, Tyco, Mattel, Kid Galaxy, Galoob, Kong Pet Products, Trendmasters, Ertl, and illustrated for International Combat Arms magazine and The Art of Star Wars Galaxy books, cards and magazine.

Appearing SATURDAY only.

JAMIE SULLIVAN

Please welcome Jamie Sullivan to 2025 JOEFEST TOY & COMIC CONVENTION , who is an artist for IDW Publishing, Titan Comics, and Skybound. He is a cover artist for G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, and other GI Joe titles! And has worked on projects for Fresh Monkey Fiction toys!

Jamie travels to us from the West Coast and will be available for autographs and to meet his fans this June 20-22, 2025. Do not miss him!!! This is a rare opportunity to meet one of the industry's best. And don't leave without an art print or another piece of his art! Follow his adventures at @jamiesullivanillustration today! Order a commission today!!

For tickets and convention information please visit our website at Joefestusa.com

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JASON MARK SOBOL

Please welcome JoeFest staff artist Jason Mark Sobol @jasonsobol to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia!!

Jason Mark Sobol is a freelance artist formerly of Rittenhouse and Topps! He is a licensed artist for Marvel, Star Wars, Disney/Pixar, DC comics, Lord of the Rings, and more.

He can create anything you dream of with various techniques such as sketch and painting. Have a one of a kind artwork created just for you at JoeFest! Stop by his table and get on his commission list!

JOHN EARL

The COMMANDER welcomessss freelance artist John Earl to 2024 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta GA!!! John can create amazing work for you on toy packaging, commissions, and more!!! Do not miss this fan favorite artist!! Follow him today on Instagram at @johnearlart !!

JASON CROSBY

Please welcome Jason Crosby to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, GA! Jason Crosby @jasonrichardcrosby is an illustrator for Topps, Marvel, and his newest work, the comic book Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids! Follow his work on Instagram @jasonrichardcrosby and on Facebook at Jason Crosby Illustration !!

He can create an original, one of a kind artwork for every collector!!

MICHAEL RUSHBROOK ART

Please welcome Michael Rushbrook art @mr_sketche5 to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention June 20-22, 2025 in Augusta GA!!

Michael has been wowing us with his incredible art of some of the best comic book characters for years! He covers GI Joe, Transformers, Anime, and so much more!! We can't wait to see his newest designs! Follow him today on Instagram! And shop his table at JoeFest!!

ERIK ARANA

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is proud to share legend toy designer and artist Erik Arana, who is coming to Augusta this June 20-22, 2025!

Mr. Arana is joining us for the very first time, and he will have project art and more available at his table!

With more than twenty years in the toy industry, Erik Araña has worked at Hasbro, was a founder at Boss Fight Studio, and has designed costumes for professional luchadors and wrestlers.

He has designed toys for GI Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel, Beyblade, Phantom, Flash Gordon, Tarzan, Zorro, La Borinquiña, MLW, and Legends of Lucha Libre. He also co-created Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S.

Currently, he freelances within the toy and wrestling communities designing figures, costumes, and characters for C.H.A.O.S., I.M.P.A.C.T., Dime Novel Legends, Monster Force, AEW, and more…

Come out and meet him and get an autograph or talk toys!!

MATTHEW LECROY

Please welcome Matthew Lecroy to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, GA!!

Matthew has created and designed Strike Force Alpha @strike_force_alpha as well custom figures for LeCroy's Toys @lecroystoys . He has also designed some JoeFest exclusives over the years! He has rapidly become one the best toy creators in the world!

Come out and meet him and shop his exclusives only at JoeFest!

TALKING JOE

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is excited to announce Talking Joe Podcast will be in Augusta Ga June 20-22, 2025!!
Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which the current team of Mark & Tim interview GI Joe creators and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics.
Follow their adventures on Youtube.com , X/Twitter @Talking_Joe , Facebook Talking Joe , and on their website at https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/
Take part in their panel too!!

BACK TO POP MEDIA

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is excited to welcome Back to Pop Media to Augusta, Georgia this June. Listen to Marc as he jumps into the world of pop culture. Listen to them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6uveYosfnYxCs0LnoGgnPH?si=aALRzSBvRtio-SJ55HHuag

OFICINA DOS JOES

Direct from Brazil!!
2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is super excited to announce that the OFICINA DOS JOES will be in attendance right here is Augusta, GA June 20-22, 2025!!
Mr. Pereira has been collecting toys  in São Paulo  since he was a child. The "Comandos em Ação" (the Brazilian version of the Joes made by Estrela) have been part of his life since they started in 1984! Now he hosts @oficinadosjoes in the Portuguese language on YouTube! The channel, which is called "Oficina dos Joes"  https://www.youtube.com/@oficinadosjoes  (Joe's Garage), has 2.7k followers within 2 years of existence and almost 450 published videos.
Meet him and share your passion of GI Joe with him and all of guests from around the world!

KENT POOL COLLECTS

2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is excited to announce 10k strong content creator kentpool Collects is scheduled to be onsite this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, GA.

Find his videos on YouTube about toy collecting brands such as G.I. Joe, Mythic Legions, and more!

Find him directly at:

https://youtube.com/@KENTPOOLCollects?si=sy9U9okbWTVmrZ1C

TOY KENNECTIONS

More great content creators are joining us in 2025!! Meet Ken from Toy Kennections at 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta GA!!!
With great reviews on all brands, you'll find great entertainment and knowledge that can't be beat!!
Subscribe to them today at:
https://youtube.com/@ToyKennections?si=EpMy0gGD84E_lHSS

BIG DUB

Family, friends, and toys, along with lots of positivity, make Big Dub a perfect fit for 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta GA!!
Find him on Instagram @bigdub60 and YouTube at:
https://youtube.com/@BigDub?si=c0nPNeSfVrA9Ivxs
Subscribe today!

A PUNK WITH TOYS

Please welcome popular content creator A Punk With Toys to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta GA !!!
They will be a co-host with A Toy Kinda Mood in presenting a very unique panel! Details are coming soon!
Until then, please subscribe to their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Apunkwithtoys/featured

AUDIBLE INTERLUDE

Please welcome to 2025 JoeFest the Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast!!
It's a fabulous monthly podcast with 3 amazing GI Joe fans!!
Get news, and have fun as they discuss GI Joe!
Now, meet them at JoeFest and take part in their Saturday Morning Kickoff Panel live at JoeFest!
Follow them today at:

@audibleinterludepodcast on IG
@gijoeaudible on X
@AudibleInterludePodcast on Threads
AudibleArmy.com

TROY McKIE

JoeFest is about toys and community, but did you know we have product designers and artists on our floor also?
Please welcome Troy McKie to Augusta GA this June 20-22, 2025.
Mr. McKie has contributed to many projects, including Marauder Task Force Vietnam, Valaverse, and now Callsign: Longbow!!
Find him at the Callsign: Longbow booth at 2025 JoeFest!

JE RUSSELL

Howdy partners! The head honcho of Chicken Fried Toys - Dime Novel Legends, JE Russell, is riding in to JoeFest this June 20-22, 2025!!
You'll know him as being the master class instructor for the Joe Con and JoeFest Custom Toy Classes for many years!
He is an expert designer and has his own unique brand of action figures from the Wild West, with several celebrities in their ranks, including Ron Rudat and Keone Young!
Come out and meet this toy design legend in his massive booth and go home with some awesome products!
Shop his newest line at chickenfriedtoys.com today!

DELTA-17

5by5 Toys, makers of Delta-17: War in the Shadows, make their return to Joefest from June 20 - 22, 2025!

The booth will be chocked FULL of new products, including:

- Hailstorm (Dark Shadows Grey Ed.)

- Hailstorm (Serpent Blue Ed.)

- Exclusive Figure 2-Pack (official announcement coming SOON!)

- Weapons pack (contains 12 items) JoeFest show special of just $5

PLUS, the ENTIRE Wave 1 assortment, along with Comic Issue #1 from 2024, will also be available for purchase.

Don't forget - you'll get 10% off on purchases of THREE or more items!

Come say hello to Steve, Ken, and the rest of the team! The setup will be 30 feet long... so they'll be hard to miss!

Shop them today at:

https://delta17toys.com/

ANIMAL WARRIORS OF THE KINGDOM

THE AWOK ARE COMING!! THE AWOK ARE COMING, to Augusta, GA June 21-23, 2024 !! JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention is excited to announce Animal Warriors of The Kingdom will be bringing their four and six inch fantasy inspired action figures, graphic novels, and collectibles along with the creator Jason Bienvenu himself! 

Support their newest series, Primal Series 2, coming to Kickstarter soon. 

Learn more here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thekingdomcomic/animal-warriors-of-the-kingdomtm-primal-series-2?fbclid=PAAabs3VqONMhkf2PVLSzXbcW8_CKqMRCTYYLzIvGNt3LZVVZDqQE8F6fzcPI

And at sperotoys.com 

RAMEN TOY

Ramen Toy is coming to 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia! Get your hands on the incredible Ramen Racer, The Gullwing, 80’s Commanders, and so much more!
Ramen Toy specializes in creating unique and innovative that strive on detail as well as nostalgia that invokes positive purchasing emotions!
Shop their full line of products at https://ramentoy.com/ and shop them at JoeFest!
Stay tuned for some amazing products yet to be announced at JoeFest!

SAVAGE CRUCIBLE

JoeFest is excited to announce Savage Crucible by Harvinger Studios is rising into 2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention this June 20-22, 2025, in Augusta, GA!! 

Savage Crucible is a new line of 6.5 to 7 inch fantasy themed action figures, graphic novels, and collectibles.

Learn more of their designs at SavageCrucible.com and at 2024 JoeFest!

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