Popular Post szav Posted October 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) So raise your hand if you did what I did as a kid and put your TMNT 1-4 in the comic bags available during the day...that were too small for the magazine sized turtles then left them in a safe for 20+ years while you were off at college, growing up, getting married, getting a career., having kids etc. Predictable in hindsight, but no way of knowing as a kid that the stress would create those spine tics etc. Had the #1 graded years ago and it came back 8.0. Recently had my Raphael and #4 graded. Interestingly ..the number 4 I had put in a mylar and left in a standard comic box for 25+ years, not the safe, When I rediscovered it recently, I saw that my 10 year old self had crammed it into a too small very tight mylar and the top inch of the book was poking out of it unprotected. Apparently that ended up being a good way to store it as it came back a 9.6. Not the best copies I have or have had but the personal copies from when I grew up are the coolest to me. Edited October 9, 2021 by szav profholt82, BeardedBubba, Parabellum and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 9:07 PM, szav said: So raise your hand if you did what I did as a kid and put your TMNT 1-4 in the comic bags available during the day...that were too small for the magazine sized turtles then left them in a safe for 20+ years while you were off at college, growing up, getting married, getting a career., having kids etc. Predictable in hindsight, but no way of knowing as a kid that the stress would create those spine tics etc. Had the #1 graded years ago and it came back 8.0. Recently had my Raphael and #4 graded. Interestingly ..the number 4 I had put in a mylar and left in a standard comic box for 25+ years, not the safe, When I rediscovered it recently, I saw that my 10 year old self had crammed it into a too small very tight mylar and the top inch of the book was poking out of it unprotected. Apparently that ended up being a good way to store it as it came back a 9.6. Not the best copies I have or have had but the personal copies from when I grew up are the coolest to me. Still a great rate of return! Emotionally and other, Good for you keeping them all this time oakman29, szav and sorrenmj 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ADAMANTIUM Posted October 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Adjustable volume, game will pause and resume!! Light up marquee! Headphone jack for easy listening... Super small, compared to full on arcade, 8inch screen. I'm super excited! I didn't even know it had shipped Was told there was a package on the porch! And vualah @STORMSHADOW_80 @Comics4All@Wolverinex Edited October 11, 2021 by ADAMANTIUM sorrenmj, Hulksdaddy1, Turtle and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 1:59 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: Adjustable volume, game will pause and resume!! Light up marquee! Headphone jack for easy listening... Super small, compared to full on arcade, 8inch screen. I'm super excited! I didn't even know it had shipped Was told there was a package on the porch! And vualah @STORMSHADOW_80 @Comics4All@Wolverinex That is awesome! szav, sorrenmj and ADAMANTIUM 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 1:25 PM, Comics4All said: That is awesome! It IS really small though, it's about the size of my laptop in width and depth, it is slightly taller though, but doesn't take up that much room either sorrenmj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulksdaddy1 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 1:59 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: Adjustable volume, game will pause and resume!! Light up marquee! Headphone jack for easy listening... Super small, compared to full on arcade, 8inch screen. I'm super excited! I didn't even know it had shipped Was told there was a package on the porch! And vualah @STORMSHADOW_80 @Comics4All@Wolverinex Frickin' SWEET! Nice man! sorrenmj and ADAMANTIUM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorrenmj Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 6:59 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: Adjustable volume, game will pause and resume!! Light up marquee! Headphone jack for easy listening... Super small, compared to full on arcade, 8inch screen. I'm super excited! I didn't even know it had shipped Was told there was a package on the porch! And vualah @STORMSHADOW_80 @Comics4All@Wolverinex It’s like a scene from ready player one ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 2:07 PM, Hulksdaddy1 said: Frickin' SWEET! Nice man! On 10/11/2021 at 2:25 PM, sorrenmj said: It’s like a scene from ready player one It's a fun piece for sure sorrenmj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gazoony Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 I know we're not supposed to post the competitions slabs in here but I blocked the logo so hopefully it's ok. I'm beyond happy to add this to my collection. This book is literally impossible to find in a 9.8. profholt82, Icculus308win, sorrenmj and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spracknetch23 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Nice! I actually have a soft spot for that book as it was my first exposure to Mirage TMNT when I was a kid. Goofy story and an awesome cover. What's not to love? Gazoony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorrenmj Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 8:00 PM, Gazoony said: I know we're not supposed to post the competitions slabs in here but I blocked the logo so hopefully it's ok. I'm beyond happy to add this to my collection. This book is literally impossible to find in a 9.8. Check you out! Way to go. How many 9.8's have you left to go? Gazoony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoony Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 5:25 PM, sorrenmj said: Check you out! Way to go. How many 9.8's have you left to go? I still need #11, #13, and #28. I seriously thought the #16 would be the hardest to get. I feel very fortunate. DPV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorrenmj Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 1:32 AM, Gazoony said: I still need #11, #13, and #28. I seriously thought the #16 would be the hardest to get. I feel very fortunate. When you do find these last three have you completed the run of 9.8’s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoony Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 6:54 AM, sorrenmj said: When you do find these last three have you completed the run of 9.8’s? Yes, I'd have the entire main run, except for the #1 for first print. I'm also collecting just the main run and not all the reprints. I have a couple, but I got a good deal on those and not actively buying them. Also putting it out there if anyone wants to help me get those last 3 issues, shoot me a DM. 😎🙏 sorrenmj and DPV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 7:32 PM, Gazoony said: I still need #11, #13, and #28. I seriously thought the #16 would be the hardest to get. I feel very fortunate. Those 3 books are so tough to find in 9.8 condition, or acquire 9.8 slabbed. Congrats on your book!!🤘 DPV, Gazoony and sorrenmj 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoony Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 6:50 PM, Icculus308win said: Those 3 books are so tough to find in 9.8 condition, or acquire 9.8 slabbed. Congrats on your book!!🤘 Thank you! I read your registry about your journey in getting your TMNT run and all the people that helped you along the way. Epic! I love the hunt and it's so much fun meeting people that also enjoy the Turtles and I'm very appreciative of the help along the way to getting this far with my run. Hopefully one day I can finish the run, but like you said those last few issues will be tough. sorrenmj, ADAMANTIUM and DPV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) Thank-you, so much. “Journey” is a perfect word for it all. There was no way I could have completed my set without those individuals’ help and or generosity, no way. Without a doubt, the hunt/chase is such a big part of collecting. Possibly the biggest part. During the hunt though, pretty amazing what & who you can come across. Like you said, the relationships and friendships that can transpire, are pretty damnn neat. These Boards (Turtle Threads) can be a pretty kick arse place for this. You are almost at the end of your journey. Seriously, way closer than you give yourself credit for. Heck, you got #16 outta the way, that in itself is amazingly awesome!! Enjoy where you are and what you have. Imho #16 is possibly the hardest of the three. Best of luck with the remainder of your quest🤘 Edited October 15, 2021 by Icculus308win sorrenmj, Gazoony, ADAMANTIUM and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorrenmj Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 2:39 AM, Gazoony said: Thank you! I read your registry about your journey in getting your TMNT run and all the people that helped you along the way. Epic! I love the hunt and it's so much fun meeting people that also enjoy the Turtles and I'm very appreciative of the help along the way to getting this far with my run. Hopefully one day I can finish the run, but like you said those last few issues will be tough. Keep us posted! Gazoony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spracknetch23 Posted October 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2021 Finally got around to taking a photo of my complete set of Dark Horse TMNT Miniatures in all packaging variations. There are only 13 unique sets (14 if you include the original set, which had a different Leonardo sculpt), but a total of 24 packaging variations. Individually, they aren't very hard to track down. But finding them all took a few years. Turtle, rich_TMNT, SpideyFein and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorrenmj Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 7:25 PM, spracknetch23 said: Finally got around to taking a photo of my complete set of Dark Horse TMNT Miniatures in all packaging variations. There are only 13 unique sets (14 if you include the original set, which had a different Leonardo sculpt), but a total of 24 packaging variations. Individually, they aren't very hard to track down. But finding them all took a few years. Make sure to post them again once you have painted them! spracknetch23 and oakman29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
