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Speaking of a Gold Turtlemania, how many schmeckles should I be saving for? (if the chance to own one ever arrives) I haven't see any others pop up for sale of late.

 

20K schmeckles.

Annnnnnnd it looks like I'll continue to search through bargain bins to try my luck

Out of interest, after a recent conversation in the general TMNT thread, has anyone seen (or own) a double cover #1? I unfortunately have not.

I'm with ya...I'm probably going to go for the set of 4 1/4 figures NECA is putting out. They look great!

I bit the bullet, couldn't resist! I just wish the diorama set was also for sale but I believe it was a one off for the con.

Speaking of a Gold Turtlemania, how many schmeckles should I be saving for? (if the chance to own one ever arrives) I haven't see any others pop up for sale of late.

Hopefully a #1 9.8?

I'm still deciding if I bite the bullet on the NECA TMNT arcade figures from this year's SDCC (I used to play the arcade to death back in my youth)

My copy!

 

Woohoo! Nice one!

Vibrant looking #5, grats on the pickup!

That's a great looking book there - I too love the sig placement (I don't think it detracts from it at all)

Oh me likey very much!

Great addition to the collection there

Side note: my wife would kill me if I flew over to the US just to get a sig from Peter. She'd want to tag along too!

I think I actually prefer having the signature(s) on the slab...kind of the best of both worlds. You're getting their signature but you're not altering the book itself in any permanent way. I wish they did Sig. Series labels with a sealed panel on the front of the slab for signatures (instead of signing the actual book).

I think I agree with this as well, keeping the book in original condition yet still getting a signature at the same time without running the gauntlet of regrading. It certainly would be nice to have like a signature sleeve of sorts as an attachment to the case that would still give the tick of approval from CGC.

Here's a topic that has probably been discussed before but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

For those that have the NM+ ratings without SS, have you at all considered breaking the slab to get Kevin and/or Peter's signature? With Kev doing the con circuit, he's a little easier to get to than the rare occasion Peter does signings. I've toyed with the idea of breaking my 9.8 before to go to a SS, but of course you run the risk of the grade being lowered and potentially losing value on the book.

(side note: Peter *may* be attending Shellback Studios for FCBD signings - no word on SS rep so far from the TMNT thread)

What's people's thoughts? Are people seriously considering this or are you happy to keep the book at it's current label/grade? I'm in Oz, so access is pretty much a deal breaker for me anyway.

Wait, there was a pricing difference based on signing different issues?

We don't have CGC SS here in Australia, but it sounds strange there isn't just a single price for a signature.

Can I join? I waited quite a long time to find a blue label first print that I could afford, so when I saw this 4.0 pop up, I knew this was my chance, and I had to pull the trigger!

Awesome mate, welcome to the club!

Hmmm, I found another listing for $39 each as well here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-New-Mutants-98-Feb-1991-Marvel-1st-print-1st-Dead-Pool-and-Domino-/172070772539?hash=item2810379f3b:g:LEMAAOSwL7VWoK4f

However, the item is no longer available and the user is no longer found. Delivery was from Hong Kong in this latest listing. I smell a possible rat ...

Here's something that might put a smile on everybody's dial:

Thought I'd spread some warm and fuzzys for the end of 2015.

The scanner needs a clean but this is probably the best image I have of the book at the moment.

Enjoy

Did I make it into the club?

 

 

 

 

"Woah." ~ Neo.

Dude, it looks like you can make your own club with all of those!

If you ever decide to, you know, part with one of those beauties send a PM

 

 

What is exceptionally cool about this picture is knowing that my copy is in that picture, somewhere.

 

Haha, I thought the exact same thing! Always brings a smile to my face thinking that I own a small piece of history sitting right there.

Great looking books there!

Peter those books are pretty darn cool. What fantastic additions to your collection

Hello Jay, I'm assuming you won that Eastman Raph piece off Heritage? When I first saw the listing I was confused until I read the description. Pretty cool, here's the original inked version. How much did the Laird piece actually go for?

It went for $1600 + bp (~$1900 ish total).

Nice books guys!

Been out of the game for a few months having to work overseas. Any other con exclusives coming out for the rest of year that have been announced yet?

I can't wait for the crossover!

I love Freddie's work - this is a commission of his that he did for my wife and I last year:

Congrats on the purchase!

I too was eyeing off that page 7 a week or so back when Kevin announced the OA was for sale. The wife would have killed me if I pulled the trigger. Glad it went to a fellow collector on the board however!

Company bonus was going to get paid this week too, ! Nevermind. I can spend more time saving for some holy grails

I'm loving that Talbot piece as well, very cool!

For those collectors who love to overload their shelves with figures, Mondo has recently announced a 6.5" figure honouring the very first turtles drawing by Kevin Eastman.

 

"We're proud to honor the history of the Turtles with a figure based on the very first illustration of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, as drawn by Kevin Eastman. Featuring 5 points of articulation, and illustration-accurate details, The First Turtle is perfect for TMNT and comic history fans alike!"

 

http://mondotees.com/products/the-first-turtle-b-w-version

 

Looks like they are taking pre-orders and shipping at the end of the year.

Urgh, Q4? I don't like waiting!

That, is a top book. Awesome!