batman_fan

I have bid in and won numerous items from Hakes.  Stuff I have won includes

1. Aurora model kits, probably around 30 kits total

2. Original artwork (Charles Schulz Peanuts daily)

3.  1940 Superman puzzle

I always pay via wire transfer.  Shipping has been pretty fast and their packing has been amazing.  I posted in the OA section of the boards about their most recent auction.

On 12/14/2023 at 7:38 PM, pemart1966 said:

I don't have this book either and it's very pricey on the secondary market.

I didn't have any of these kits as an early teen,  but I do remember them in the store.  I remember seeing the store display and the Giant Insect kit.

I guess that we'll have to wait for someone who has the book to tell us what's in there vis - a - vis this kit...

I keep watching and debating buying it but yes very expensive

On 12/14/2023 at 11:13 AM, MrBedrock said:

Dees done been sucked up...

 

Were those paper or plastic?

On 12/14/2023 at 12:30 PM, pemart1966 said:

I find this summary to be poorly worded, so, as an Aurora collector myself, let's see if we can get to the bottom of this.  This is the information that I have but I have no idea whether or not it's definitive.  I welcome all to fill in any holes or add corrections:

1.  This kit was issued in both Canada and the US.  In the US, it was named "The Victim" and in Canada, it was named "Dr. Deadly's Daughter".

2.  Was the Canadian version named as a direct result of US backlash over the name "The Victim"?  If so, then it would imply that these versions were not released simultaneously. 

3. To my knowledge, there was never a Canadian version entitled "The Victim".  That being said, I have a Canadian instruction sheet that bears the title "The Victim" (no mention of "Dr. Deadly's Daughter") so that has me wondering...

4.  The actual model kit in both versions is the same.

5.  The Canadian version was manufactured and packaged in Canada.

 

 

Do  you have this book?  I don't but wonder if it provides more insight into the history of these kits.

I remember them as a kid when I was in grade school.  I only had the Pendulum but remember a friend bringing a couple to school.

On 12/11/2023 at 8:51 PM, Point Five said:

Looks great!

 

This is what compelled me to pull the trigger

On 12/11/2023 at 8:43 AM, Robot Man said:

My purchasing has slowed down to a crawl. But these are probably my most meaningful purchases this year…

I love this robot and in the box to boot 

The Mister Miracle should top $15k, maybe even $20k

Demon single page splash should be $25k min, $30k not a surprise

Demon double page splash should hit $30k min.

Lets see how wrong I am

On 12/9/2023 at 10:43 PM, tth2 said:

Aren't these exactly the types of Kirby pages that the OP is saying are dead?

These definitely won't be dead

Plenty of people inherited a business, money, etc and lost it all. If he inherited something and was able to keep it going and expand it kudos to him.

For 2024 aspirations

Artwork:

    Romita Spiderman page

    Jack Davis page

Comics:

    A Timely book, not saying which one

    Maybe a couple of GA Batman upgrades

    Add a few more Spiderman’s to the collection

    Pick up a bunch more Marvel Masterworks.  I snagged about 60 over 80 this year.  Retirement, here I come

General:

    Make some real progress into creating my sell pile for both comics and OA

    Map out the plan to start cleaning out the collection (what to sell where)

    Submit some more books to CGC before I have to take out a second on my house to cover the submission cost.

On 12/7/2023 at 7:16 PM, DJRome said:

That Jimmy Olsen splash was a steal. I know cuz I'm the one who stole it! Thank you for being a Peanuts collector.

It was a nice splash, Guardian + the Newsboy Legion = 

Couple that with Kirby an you have pure goodness 

Two pieces I was watching.  Hard to say whether high, about right, or low.  I am going to go with about right.  Would have gone on the high side had I decided to bid but I am still trying to sneak my last two Peanuts purchases in to the house.

On 12/7/2023 at 1:08 PM, Twanj said:

2.5 years later.

Hakes to CL.

Buy high, sell low wins again !

On 12/6/2023 at 6:00 PM, Jayman said:

What was the reason for the different size boxes? They didn’t include/exclude any parts or accessories, did they? I believe I had the smaller version with the dinosaur on the box as a kid.

I actually don't know the history behind the different box sizes but they have the same content

Completed US released Monster Scenes kits 

Completed small box Monsters of the Movies

Comparison of the two Neanderthal kits

On 12/4/2023 at 7:17 PM, JC25427N said:

Excuse me sir, this is a returns message board. Discuss returns or get out 

Well I did returns those stock certificates.

Just added this kit.  There were two different sized boxes for the Neanderthal Man and Sabertooth Tiger.

On 12/2/2023 at 7:45 PM, tth2 said:

I'm pretty sure they've offered 9.6 copies before.

But I never thought I'd see the Curator ASM 1, as I figured it was locked up in a collection forever.

I think that was an Amazing Fantasy 15

On 12/2/2023 at 7:45 PM, tth2 said:

I'm pretty sure they've offered 9.6 copies before.

But I never thought I'd see the Curator ASM 1, as I figured it was locked up in a collection forever.

I thought it was clink that had the 9.6.  I didn't see a 9.6 in Heritages archive but could have missed it