Some came, some went, some stayed the same... sort of.

This years registry awards are in the books now. I hope everyone got the top spots they were trying for. I have managed this year to acquire more top spots than I've ever had in one awards year!

I am the top rank on 17 different sets this year. That is due to a number of reasons.

Some sets were added, such as the Starlog magazine set, which I seem to be the only person really pursuing anything on for the time being. Hopefully that changes this next year.

Some sets I lost the top spot on and regained it this year. The Marvel Fanfare set in particular is one I lost two years ago and now have finally managed to re-establish my place as the top dog.

Some sets just stayed where they were, even though I didn't add a single thing to them this year. My Groo the Wanderer set and even Power Pack didn't budge.

Some sets I finally managed to squeak my way into the top spot. I got my Nick Fury vs SHIELD into the top spot by 2 points thanks to getting one signed and onsite graded at Megacon in March. 2 points! Whew.

Unfortunately, I also lost at least one set that really has me down. My Marvel Graphic Novel set was snatched from me earlier this year by BarryJames, who I know has spent a fortune acquiring most of his copies, most of which I went after as well but wasn't willing to spend the kind of money that people are paying for them now. So now I'm just keeping an eye out for raw copies to get graded for this set. But I will be back!!

Now I'm just waiting to see if any of my sets are worthy of a Best Copper Age set award this year. Two in particular have a legitimate chance. My Dazzler set and my Mutant Massacre set.

Congratulations and good luck to everyone in their awards goals!,

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