Parabellum Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 What would be the point of that? Maybe he doesn't like the look of the grades... Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 There are a large number of slab collectors that won't even look at Green Label books. If you ever intend on reselling them, going the Green Label route won't do you any favors. Personally, I like matching sets. If I were going to get a whole set, I try to go for all graded or all raw. If they are one-off books, mixing and matching is fine. If the number really bothers you, perhaps you can buy some TMNT stickers to put over them. Otherwise, you could crack them out and outfit them in nice mylars and fullbacks. It really comes down to you...what are you looking for in a set? Something to read? Something to display? Something to protect? Cool books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks for the feedback guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nriccijr Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Wouldn't you want to be able to see the sketch that is inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wouldn't you want to be able to see the sketch that is inside? Yep, so I unslabbed them last night. I like them better raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yep, so I unslabbed them last night. I like them better raw. So, was it the grade the books received that you didn't like? or that you couldn't see the sketches? both? Cool to see the sketches I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yep, so I unslabbed them last night. I like them better raw. So, was it the grade the books received that you didn't like? or that you couldn't see the sketches? both? Cool to see the sketches I guess... Both I bought them slabbed because I got a good deal. I originally wanted them raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofistocat Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Cool sketches. Bandana up, Bandana down. I have a #30 with a Berger sketch in the back. ----- It seems I became a convergence point for some international buyers who wanted to save on shipping... The set will be broken up very soon, but I took a group shot to commemorate. If only I had a Splinter and maybe the Shredder too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Very cool. I almost never see a Casey sketch from Kevin without a mask on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Cool sketches. Bandana up, Bandana down. I have a #30 with a Berger sketch in the back. ----- It seems I became a convergence point for some international buyers who wanted to save on shipping... The set will be broken up very soon, but I took a group shot to commemorate. If only I had a Splinter and maybe the Shredder too Wow! Those are really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Eastman will be on tonight's episode of Comic Book Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump24601 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Woohoo! Been looking forward to his appearance and seeing what he brings to the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This thread needed a little Another acquisition from Baltimore Con this year; this one from Ren McKinzie. Years ago, Ren did a series of prints that he sold at Mid-Ohio Comic Con (pre-Wizard) of all the Turtles with the letters "T M N T" in the background, one for each character. As a surprise, my wife contacted him and bought the originals for me. These can be seen in my CAF gallery. Fast forward a few years and Ren put out the bad guy version with "F O O T" in the background. I'm not generally a big fan of Bebop & Rocksteady, but I think they steal the show in this case. Below are the prints and the original pencils. Ren threw in a bonus mini-print too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Oh wow, very cool sketches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nriccijr Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I agree....things need to pick up! I am slowing my TMNT collecting and buying down as much as I can help....but I still love seeing other people's new stuff!! I find I don't check this thread that often any more as most of the action seems to be at the Technodrome boards. Here are my pick-ups from the SuperMegaFest a couple of weeks ago An eBay seller sent me this cel for free when I purchased a Usagi figure from him. I think the cel is hilarious with Jedi Usagi & Punker Don. Just need Pete to sign it...then remove it from its yucky yellowing paper frame and re-frame it. I started another Mirage group print....just everyone else to go! My signed NECA boxed set FINALLY signed (which I actually purchased from Mirage a few years ago for $35 :tgrin: ) It is still in the cardboard protective coffin I built for it today. I will be getting an acrylic case for it. This is probably in my top 5 fav items in my collection. I purchased these at the show. I was asked if I wanted them personalized, but asked if he could fill in the bandannas red instead....I think it makes them look 10x better and they really pop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Great stuff all the way around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 So ever wondered what the original painting looked like for this bad boy? If so, click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 So ever wondered what the original painting looked like for this bad boy? That is sweet! Very, very cool. And the smarta** in me was saying, "Doesn't it look like the jacket cover?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Amazing! Congratulations! What a huge addition to the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoAnother Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 comicsheatingup.net is giving away a really cool TMNT variant by ComicXposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
