Gump24601 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 So I'm in a bit of a predicament currently when it comes to the 40th anniversary celebrations next year. First of all, I'm based in Australia. With the horrible USD->AUD conversion everything is super expensive (eg. plane tickets, transfers, accommodation, con tickets). Secondly, I separated from my wife late last year and currently still working through asset assignment, which includes a number of TMNT books that can fetch a hefty sum. Thirdly, I've always wished to get Peter's signature CGC witnessed on the #1 my ex and I currently own. So apart from wanting to be there for the anniversary celebrations, with my ex's blessing (TBA) I might be able to attend Granite Con with the #1 for a CGC signing. Would there be any fellow turtle aficionados that would be able to help facilitate a potential CGC witnessed Peter signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 1:53 AM, Gump24601 said: So I'm in a bit of a predicament currently when it comes to the 40th anniversary celebrations next year. First of all, I'm based in Australia. With the horrible USD->AUD conversion everything is super expensive (eg. plane tickets, transfers, accommodation, con tickets). Secondly, I separated from my wife late last year and currently still working through asset assignment, which includes a number of TMNT books that can fetch a hefty sum. Thirdly, I've always wished to get Peter's signature CGC witnessed on the #1 my ex and I currently own. So apart from wanting to be there for the anniversary celebrations, with my ex's blessing (TBA) I might be able to attend Granite Con with the #1 for a CGC signing. Would there be any fellow turtle aficionados that would be able to help facilitate a potential CGC witnessed Peter signing? Of course...though keep in mind that Peter has not announced any 2024 appearances officially. Chances are, he won't announce anything in advance. At the Granite show in September, there were whispers that he might show up, but only if he wakes up one day and feels like it. I think he liked the spontaneous nature of the signing and I could see him doing something similar in 2024. In other words, you'll likely need to plan your trip with the understanding that Laird is not a given. Plan on being there for the full length all days and have your book handy just in case he shows up. If you do plan on going to the show, feel free to reach out as we get closer...maybe 1-2 week's notice. While I can't promise that I'll personally be witnessing or facilitating (too far out to tell yet), I will 100% be able to set you up to make sure your book gets/maintains SS status. I'm not the only game in town or anything, but I've been doing this kind of thing for a long time and I'm happy to help out a fellow TMNT fan. Gump24601 and SpideyFein 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/25/2023 at 6:18 PM, Ryan. said: They had these statues on display at NYCC and they looked awesome. This one looks great! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump24601 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/28/2023 at 2:27 AM, Turtle said: Of course...though keep in mind that Peter has not announced any 2024 appearances officially. Chances are, he won't announce anything in advance. At the Granite show in September, there were whispers that he might show up, but only if he wakes up one day and feels like it. I think he liked the spontaneous nature of the signing and I could see him doing something similar in 2024. In other words, you'll likely need to plan your trip with the understanding that Laird is not a given. Plan on being there for the full length all days and have your book handy just in case he shows up. If you do plan on going to the show, feel free to reach out as we get closer...maybe 1-2 week's notice. While I can't promise that I'll personally be witnessing or facilitating (too far out to tell yet), I will 100% be able to set you up to make sure your book gets/maintains SS status. I'm not the only game in town or anything, but I've been doing this kind of thing for a long time and I'm happy to help out a fellow TMNT fan. Appreciate the feedback and would definitely consider reaching out to you closer to the con 😊 With how elusive Peter has been in the past (and more recently this year) I feel like it's always a gamble if he might show up at a con nearby to him. I'm hoping that with the significance of next year's anniversary that it might encourage him to venture out a bit more, with Granite seemingly the biggest for us turtle fans. I know I'll still enjoy seeing all the talent and fellow fans there, but a bit hesitant to start organising such a big trip when it could be to no avail with Peter not attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybuck43 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/28/2023 at 5:38 PM, Gump24601 said: Appreciate the feedback and would definitely consider reaching out to you closer to the con 😊 With how elusive Peter has been in the past (and more recently this year) I feel like it's always a gamble if he might show up at a con nearby to him. I'm hoping that with the significance of next year's anniversary that it might encourage him to venture out a bit more, with Granite seemingly the biggest for us turtle fans. I know I'll still enjoy seeing all the talent and fellow fans there, but a bit hesitant to start organising such a big trip when it could be to no avail with Peter not attending. The most likely will be Portsmouth Mini-Con in April. It's not a real con per se, but rather Jetpack comics is organizing it as a 40 year celebration of the first issue. I've been working with the owner of Jet Pack to bring my collection with me, I'm sure others are as well. Kevin will be there, as will Steve. It's right on the boarder of Maine, so it's nearby for Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan. Posted December 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2023 A couple books that came in this week. The TMNT 3 variant is courtesy of @SpideyFein SpideyFein, ADAMANTIUM, PeasOfCrap and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eastbayrudy Posted December 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 8:34 PM, Turtle said: Cadence Comic Art offered a pretty short notice commission list for the Galaxy Con earlier in the year where Mateus Santolouco would be in attendance and said they'd take some mail-in requests. I wasn't at the show, but I'm partial to metal turtles (various versions of Metalhead, the Donatello robot body from Volume 4, the future Don robot from the 2012 cartoon, etc) so I wanted to get the IDW Metalhead since I believe Santolouco was the one who designed this version and it's a very sleek and unique take...I really like it. As expected, he did a killer job on this. It wasn't completed at the show, but he was able to bring it to the Granite State show where I could pick it up from him in person. I also dig Metalhead. Got this one from Johnny Desjardins. Love it! Turtle, SpideyFein, srezvan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/30/2023 at 6:10 PM, eastbayrudy said: I also dig Metalhead. Got this one from Johnny Desjardins. Love it! Woah! eastbayrudy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeasOfCrap Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 12/30/2023 at 5:38 PM, Ryan. said: A couple books that came in this week. The TMNT 3 variant is courtesy of @SpideyFein Congratulations!!! @SpideyFein always has these hidden gems SpideyFein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jesse-Lee Posted January 3 Popular Post Share Posted January 3 My parents gave me a bunch of my old stuff when I was home for Christmas, including: A pretty sweet (but beat up) calendar from 1991, each month has a different pin-up: A TPB: And some original art from a 12-year-old me: Miamiknight3434, sorrenmj, BeardedBubba and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 1/2/2024 at 7:08 PM, Jesse-Lee said: My parents gave me a bunch of my old stuff when I was home for Christmas, including: A pretty sweet (but beat up) calendar from 1991, each month has a different pin-up: A TPB: And some original art from a 12-year-old me: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedBubba Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 These just came back from CGC this morning! Kind of bummed about #8 getting a 9.4. I've finally decided to go for a full graded set. ADAMANTIUM, eastbayrudy and spracknetch23 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 1/6/2024 at 2:14 PM, BeardedBubba said: These just came back from CGC this morning! Kind of bummed about #8 getting a 9.4. I've finally decided to go for a full graded set. Those are very nice! 9.6 is an excellent grade for this run. They present extremely well and can often be picked up at bargain prices. BeardedBubba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucnok Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On the way to me Turtle, sorrenmj, BeardedBubba and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucnok Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Already in my stable sorrenmj and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan. Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Gump24601, ADAMANTIUM, BeardedBubba and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedBubba Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Can you guys help with a Mirage #2? I am almost positive it's a 2nd print because it doesn't have the small white triangle in the bottom left corner of the front cover. But Leonardo doesn't have the chat bubble saying second printing on the inside cover. So I'm confused. I always thought the white triangle was 100%. I think I need deeper expertise than mine. Edited February 8 by BeardedBubba New info Turtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeintheashes Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) I've looked in a few different places, but I cannot find a match for which TMNT Leonardo series or issue it is. The image it is sourced from isn't great, so I can't make out anything in the title except Leonardo. Any insight? Edited January 29 by awakeintheashes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/29/2024 at 10:39 AM, awakeintheashes said: I've looked in a few different places, but I cannot find a match for which TMNT Leonardo series or issue it is. The image it is sourced from isn't great, so I can't make out anything in the title except Leonardo. Any insight? https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?ivitems=8497641#59983958 greggy and awakeintheashes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsouxlja7 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Sold most of my collection over the past few years. I think this is the only book I will miss. Bought raw in 2017 on Craigslist. BeardedBubba, ADAMANTIUM and Jose2099 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
