Bronty Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm hoping this one just needs better batteries (5 Ds for goodness sake). The machine is immaculate, the box survived, so I'm hoping we just need some juice. I had one of those!!! that thing was the shiznit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Went in on this lot with a fellow collector friend of mine down in Texas. Biggest lot we've scored, 17 figures in total including another grail for me, a black Cleveland Brown. We'll end up chopping the lot but I'm still going to be able to pick up some much needed pieces to complete the collection. Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 @Ant-Man - Cool toys and memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Cataldo Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Awesome, awesome stuff. I played all of those games as a kid. Great memories. Peace, Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Definitely a grail purchase for me. Very nice shape. Missing a couple accessories, but all of the expensive pieces are there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Very cool! I passed on so many cool toys over the years because they were missing accessories. Just last week, there was a really great garage sale with a tonne of mid-80's stuff that you don't always see. A bunch of it was missing accessories and I didn't want to chance it on some of the toys with broken electronics. For example, I could have picked up a lot of Star Wars ships (later releases) that were missing parts and I had no way to test to see if the electronics worked. A guy swooped in and grabbed them for $5. I later saw the ad on Kijiji listing them for $80 (now down to $70) and in the ad he misleadingly states two of the ships "have sounds" but "may need batteries." A little over a year ago, I took on the task of completing several dozen figures I had purchased from a large collection and promised I would never do anything like that again. I learned a lot in the process, as far as distinguishing reproductions/fakes, but it's taken forever and can get expensive. I still have about a dozen figures left to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 In most cases, you are doing the right thing. It's so much easier and cheaper to get them with all the accessories. But in some cases, it's worth buying the majority and back filling. Especially if you have fun buying the accessories separately. You always have to be careful on certain figures. There are the 1 or 2 pieces that are the true rarities. If those are missing, it's probably not worth it. Take the Scorponok above. For a completionist, the expensive piece are the two little orange guns. They go for $50 each if bought separately. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey&comicsguy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Well, after the disappointment of losing out on 2 figures I really needed, a Bronco and a black Chicago Bear, which went for nearly $200 and $300 respectively ( $$ IMO), I was feeling blue and decided to cheer myself up with some new group shots. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceX Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Well, after the disappointment of losing out on 2 figures I really needed, a Bronco and a black Chicago Bear, which went for nearly $200 and $300 respectively ( $$ IMO), I was feeling blue and decided to cheer myself up with some new group shots. Enjoy. At some point soon you're going to want to get professional help for that, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey&comicsguy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 At some point soon you're going to want to get professional help for that, man. With which part? The hoarding? Or the fact that I have a collection of dolls? Or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Well, after the disappointment of losing out on 2 figures I really needed, a Bronco and a black Chicago Bear, which went for nearly $200 and $300 respectively ( $$ IMO), I was feeling blue and decided to cheer myself up with some new group shots. Enjoy. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey&comicsguy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 HBD again buddy. Hope you're having a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceX Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 At some point soon you're going to want to get professional help for that, man. With which part? The hoarding? Or the fact that I have a collection of dolls? Or both? The both. I had a few of those when I was a kid. They may be in a box in the bottom of a closet at mom's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 HBD again buddy. Hope you're having a great day! Thanks for the well wishes - had a great one! Still waiting on my figures to arrive from AFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey&comicsguy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I had a few of those when I was a kid. They may be in a box in the bottom of a closet at mom's house. Well get off your lazy can and go check it out. If you don't sell 'em to me I can at least tell you how much they're worth. While reasonably valued compared to some of our other interests, single pieces have been hitting the $150-$300 mark in recent weeks. Might be enough there to get you some new books........or maybe a couple of really nice lap dances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey&comicsguy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thanks for the well wishes - had a great one! Still waiting on my figures to arrive from AFA AFA lead times. CGC lead times. Does on-time delivery mean anything to anyone anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thanks for the well wishes - had a great one! Still waiting on my figures to arrive from AFA AFA lead times. CGC lead times. Does on-time delivery mean anything to anyone anymore? It left AFA May 26 - with the Memorial Day holiday and other unexplained delay craziness, I'm sweatimg bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Well, after the disappointment of losing out on 2 figures I really needed, a Bronco and a black Chicago Bear, which went for nearly $200 and $300 respectively ( $$ IMO), I was feeling blue and decided to cheer myself up with some new group shots. Enjoy. I can see OJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 A boardie asked me to share these - just back from AFA. They are Lili Ledy fixed rocket and removable rocket Boba Fetts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 A boardie asked me to share these - just back from AFA. They are Lili Ledy fixed rocket and removable rocket Boba Fetts: Your collection is so nice that I'm considering selling mine. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
