Gatsby77 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 A raw 7.5 of Birds, Bees and Turtles sold in this month's Comiclink auction for $83. http://www.comiclink.com/itemdetail.asp?back=%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Dbirds%252C%2Bbees%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26ItemType%3DCB&id=896412 Like Gobbledygook, it's black and white, had a 50-copy print run, and won't be certified by CGC because of the ease of counterfeiting. So you should look for some sort of proof of provenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkmind Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 congrats! what's a presented set if you don't mind me asking? +1 They give out a variety of awards on top of being the top spot in a given set. One of the of awards is "Best Presented Set" and it's given to sets that the judging panel feels put a lot of effort into book descriptions, set descriptions, and photos/scans. This year, Silent Master (G.I. Joe), NewEnglandGothic (Locke & Key), and I were recognized. O wow, very very cool! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Got this in the mail a few days ago. Big congrats man!! I know you've worked VERY hard for this. Glad to see the recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) Hey gang, I've been away from the board for no significant reason other than absentmindedness ;-) First off, Congrats on the award Adam! Second, a few pages back someone was asking about Ten Penny Funnies. Here is a piece I authored a year ago about my copies. It contains scans: TenPenny Funnies @ GoGreenMachine.org Thirdly, Re: The Birds, the Bees, and the Turtles. Bill Fitts (who worked for Mirage back in the day) authored the book as a going away gift when he left the company. We corresponded on a semi-regular basis for awhile. In his words: I wrote and did the layouts, and my friend Dan Seneres did the pencils, I inked it and Steve Levigne did the lettering. As it was sort of a "taboo" at the time (as the TMNT we're still enjoying popularity and we were careful not to tarnish the clean image), I kept it on the under and only printed a run of I beleive 50 copies, which were given out to the creators and some of the staff - it was done secretly and then I sprung it on them as a surprise, heh.. I own most of the OA for the book. You can check it out here: Comic Art Fans A raw 7.5 of Birds, Bees and Turtles sold in this month's Comiclink auction for $83. http://www.comiclink.com/itemdetail.asp?back=%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Dbirds%252C%2Bbees%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26ItemType%3DCB&id=896412 Like Gobbledygook, it's black and white, had a 50-copy print run, and won't be certified by CGC because of the ease of counterfeiting. So you should look for some sort of proof of provenance. Wow, talk about under the radar. That's the first time I've seen the book sell for less than $500. Edited September 5, 2011 by Archon_Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hey gang, I've been away from the board for no significant reason other than absentmindedness ;-) First off, Congrats on the award Adam! Second, a few pages back someone was asking about Ten Penny Funnies. Here is a piece I authored a year ago about my copies. It contains scans: TenPenny Funnies @ GoGreenMachine.org Thirdly, Re: The Birds, the Bees, and the Turtles. Bill Fitts (who worked for Mirage back in the day) authored the book as a going away gift when he left the company. We corresponded on a semi-regular basis for awhile. In his words: I wrote and did the layouts, and my friend Dan Seneres did the pencils, I inked it and Steve Levigne did the lettering. As it was sort of a "taboo" at the time (as the TMNT we're still enjoying popularity and we were careful not to tarnish the clean image), I kept it on the under and only printed a run of I beleive 50 copies, which were given out to the creators and some of the staff - it was done secretly and then I sprung it on them as a surprise, heh.. I own most of the OA for the book. You can check it out here: Comic Art Fans A raw 7.5 of Birds, Bees and Turtles sold in this month's Comiclink auction for $83. http://www.comiclink.com/itemdetail.asp?back=%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Dbirds%252C%2Bbees%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26ItemType%3DCB&id=896412 Like Gobbledygook, it's black and white, had a 50-copy print run, and won't be certified by CGC because of the ease of counterfeiting. So you should look for some sort of proof of provenance. Wow, talk about under the radar. That's the first time I've seen the book sell for less than $500. Ya thats a really good price for such a rare book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomebackpotter Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 A raw 7.5 of Birds, Bees and Turtles sold in this month's Comiclink auction for $83. http://www.comiclink.com/itemdetail.asp?back=%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Dbirds%252C%2Bbees%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26ItemType%3DCB&id=896412 Like Gobbledygook, it's black and white, had a 50-copy print run, and won't be certified by CGC because of the ease of counterfeiting. So you should look for some sort of proof of provenance. Wow, talk about under the radar. That's the first time I've seen the book sell for less than $500. Ya thats a really good price for such a rare book. Another rare book for my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 nice pick up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 anybody reading the new series? and if so what are your impressions. I heard there are like 12 variant covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 anybody reading the new series? and if so what are your impressions. I heard there are like 12 variant covers. I think it is a little early to tell. I like Dan Duncan's art...but I think the first issue was paced a little slowly...Not very much happened... As for covers...yes, there are 12. IDW is going to have to be careful if they are planning on keeping up so many variant covers per issue. Otherwise they're going to poison the well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Im going to have to check this series out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Namor Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I saw this on eBay again today and wondered, what would real Turtle fans pay for this? Rare TMNT Signed Hardcover What is the REAL FMV on something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Congrats on the award, Adam, very well deserved to be sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I saw this on eBay again today and wondered, what would real Turtle fans pay for this? Rare TMNT Signed Hardcover What is the REAL FMV on something like this? I'd say $300 would be the very most you'd expect to get for one in an open auction. I picked my copy up from a board member for less than that and I've seen them on ebay over the years for anywhere from $75-$250. For those who don't have the link, it's the Hardcover version of the 6th print deluxe edition of TMNT #1. And thanks, Forrest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I saw this on eBay again today and wondered, what would real Turtle fans pay for this? Rare TMNT Signed Hardcover What is the REAL FMV on something like this? I'd say $300 would be the very most you'd expect to get for one in an open auction. I picked my copy up from a board member for less than that and I've seen them on ebay over the years for anywhere from $75-$250. For those who don't have the link, it's the Hardcover version of the 6th print deluxe edition of TMNT #1. And thanks, Forrest! Thats sounds right. You could pick up a higher grade first print TMNT 1 for the price listed on that auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 True, but I've seen the seller's auctions before and he never seems to price his TMNT stuff based on realistic expectations, so this is nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50 Cent #II (1st) Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Don't recall if I've mentioned these yet in this thread, but how many of you own a set of the little lead TMNT figures that are advertised on the inside cover of issue (I think) # 2 or 3? I picked up two sets when they first came out in the comic shop where I purchased my issues of #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Not me. I don't remember if I've posted this here, but it's just back from CGC. It's by Mirage artist Michael Dooney: I'm into sketch covers and a fellow boardie gave me one of these hand-made Blackest Night blanks. I'm not much of a DC guy, so I turned it into something that I do like. Love the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Superb idea & execution, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysenses Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I really want to see a Black Lantern Ninja Turtle now too! (Edited to change "wanted" to "want.") Edited September 14, 2011 by advancedpillow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Don't recall if I've mentioned these yet in this thread, but how many of you own a set of the little lead TMNT figures that are advertised on the inside cover of issue (I think) # 2 or 3? I picked up two sets when they first came out in the comic shop where I purchased my issues of #3. yea, I love those things. There were quite a few different sets, each with different groups of characters. A number of them have backing board variants where the art is different. Great little collectibles...literally I don't remember if I've posted this here, but it's just back from CGC. It's by Mirage artist Michael Dooney: I'm into sketch covers and a fellow boardie gave me one of these hand-made Blackest Night blanks. I'm not much of a DC guy, so I turned it into something that I do like. Love the results. Completely awesome Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
