Cobra
Commander, leader of Cobra, visits Springfield to receive key to the
city
All in anticipation of the official G.I.
Joe Collectors’ Convention taking place April 9-12
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[April 10, 2015]
SPRINGFIELD - Springfield, IL –
Cobra Commander, leader of the organization known as Cobra, recently
visited Springfield to receive the key to the city from Mayor J.
Michael Houston.
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In an eloquent and moving speech, the cobalt-clad
commander-in-chief detailed Cobra's vision of the future and its
goals to bring about a better tomorrow for all those who support
their cause. Said Cobra Commander “Springfielders near and far, I
accept your Mayor's generous gift. And let it be known that I too
bring a gift for every man, woman and child of this city that is so
near and dear to my heart; an invitation to join with me. Join
Cobra!”
The Commander's visit is but a forerunner for more things Cobra
coming next month. The second week of April will see swarms of G.I.
Joe and Cobra fans - some wearing blue uniforms with crimson
cobra-shaped emblems - descend on the Prairie Capital Convention
Center for the official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention, G.I. JoeCon,
being held from April 9 - April 12. Those attending the festivities
can participate in various activities including autograph sessions
with G.I. Joe voice actors, panels and seminars with Hasbro, the G.I.
Joe Collectors’ Club, and many of the other special guests, a G.I.
Joe parachute drop as well as entry to the largest G.I. Joe centric
showroom in the world featuring thousands of G.I. Joe toys and
custom G.I Joe vehicles. The weekend is filled with everything
G.I.Joe and is sure to be a great, fun time for kids and adults
alike!
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Hours are Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Early Bird admittance is available on Saturday beginning at 9 am.
For ticket pricing, or more information, including weekend
registration packages for G.I. JoeCon 2015, can be found here
www.gijoecon.com /il2015/
[Alicia Erickson]
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