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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Off the Couch: G.I. Joe fans gathering, music amps back up

G.I. Joe figures are seen in a diorama at a G.I. Joe Collectors Club show in Batavia, Ill. The club will have its 25th anniversary convention in Chattanooga Thursday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday open to the public.
G.I. Joe figures are seen in a diorama at a G.I. Joe Collectors Club show in Batavia, Ill. The club will have its 25th anniversary convention in Chattanooga Thursday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday open to the public. G.I. Joe figures are seen in a diorama at a G.I. Joe Collectors Club show in Batavia, Ill. The club will have its 25th anniversary convention in Chattanooga Thursday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday open to the public.

LISA DENTON: Barry, an American hero is coming to Chattanooga this weekend. He’s rough and tough, but I think you could take him since he’s only 12 inches tall.

Although he might have you beat in one area since he’s an action figure.

BARRY COURTER: Wellll, Smartypants, every G.I Joe I ever had only moved when I threw it. Or launched it with a bunch of firecrackers.

LISA: You have a point. I guess it’s just that your Bonnaroo hangover has lasted a little longer than usual. I don’t mean you’re still feeling the effects of any adult beverages you may or may not have consumed. I’m talking heat fatigue. And the fact that the music lasted into the wee hours. Way past your bedtime.

BARRY: I blew so far past my usual bedtime every night it was practically tomorrow when I finally got to bed. And it is far too hot up there to enjoy too many adult beverages, so, yes, the heat and long hours caught up with me. But it was a good time with lots of good music, some of which is coming our way soon.