Yellow Kid Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Long ago I knew a comic book collector who lived in his car and kept his collection in its trunk. Over the years I think I have seen it all from top to bottom. Robot Man lives in a very nice home with his collection displayed tastefully throughout and centered in his collection room. He was a very gracious and knowledgeable host when I visited, and my only regret is that I had to leave before I saw everything. Ricksneatstuff and jimjum12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2wdw Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Robot Man said: I generally keep most of my non-comic books on display. I have a "room" with several display cases and a couple more around the house. For the most part, like items are displayed together. I like things all neat and tidy where I can access them easily. You can ask Adamstrange or Yellowkid as they have both been over to the "junk pile". Most of my non-collecting friends think I am crazy (but they always want to look...) One time I showed my collection to a co-worker. Normal people are shocked by my collection. He said something like "Well Mike, I used to think you were normal." Edited September 24, 2017 by n2wdw jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBE Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 21 hours ago, Robot Man said: I don't usually go there but there is a local swap meet only on Saturday. Mostly bad garage sale stuff and storage locker cleaners. I saw Dave Hester from "Storage Wars" selling he finds in the lockers. What a tool! He really thinks he is some kind of a "star". Anyway, it pays to look. I found this in a lady's jewelry case. She thought it was "costume jewelry" and charged me 2 bucks for it. Little did she know it was a Sky King "Mexican Aztec" premium ring. One of the better premium rings. I already had one but. for two bucks... Sky King was an early 1950's TV show. He was a rancher in AZ. Along with his niece Penny and sidekick Clipper flew around in his airplane called "Songbird" around his Flying Crown ranch catching crooks and spies. His show was sponsored by Peter Pan Peanut Butter. They offered many very cool, inventive and well made premiums. Here is the Mexican Aztec ring: I remember watching Sky King, but I don't remember the premiums! Cool stuff, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 8:25 AM, Robot Man said: I don't usually go there but there is a local swap meet only on Saturday. Mostly bad garage sale stuff and storage locker cleaners. I saw Dave Hester from "Storage Wars" selling he finds in the lockers. What a tool! He really thinks he is some kind of a "star". Anyway, it pays to look. I found this in a lady's jewelry case. She thought it was "costume jewelry" and charged me 2 bucks for it. Little did she know it was a Sky King "Mexican Aztec" premium ring. One of the better premium rings. I already had one but. for two bucks... Sky King was an early 1950's TV show. He was a rancher in AZ. Along with his niece Penny and sidekick Clipper flew around in his airplane called "Songbird" around his Flying Crown ranch catching crooks and spies. His show was sponsored by Peter Pan Peanut Butter. They offered many very cool, inventive and well made premiums. Here is the Mexican Aztec ring: Robot Man, Wow, you have a "good eye." You can spot these treasures from a mile away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 7 hours ago, BitterOldMan said: Robot Man, Wow, you have a "good eye." You can spot these treasures from a mile away. Not quite a mile away. My eyes aren't what they used to be. The trick is to know what it is when you see it. Sometimes, I think a flea market booth just talks to me... STORMSHADOW_80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couchy81 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 20 hours ago, Robot Man said: Not quite a mile away. My eyes aren't what they used to be. The trick is to know what it is when you see it. Sometimes, I think a flea market booth just talks to me... Don't be so modest. Your forum title speaks to more than just your post count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 I haven't done a subset in a while. Having some work done on my house so stuff is extra "junky" around here. I just picked up a book that got me thinking about a subset I hadn't thought of... Weird Weddings! Now most of us think of romance books or books like the one below. I aim to take this to a more twisted level... Poor old Capt. Marvel. He got married and that was the end of his "adventures". (Last issue) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Then weird things started happening like the Superhero marrying is adversary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 This poor girl had a real bad wedding night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Forced marriages were pretty common in comics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 I thought it was "until death do you part"? Apparently not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Ooops, this guy has a real problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Stolen scan but worth posting as I no longer have a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 This girl better make a beeline for the door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Maybe, my favorite of the bunch. The noose and gun to the back are a nice romantic touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Any of you "love collectors" got any I missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Tomorrow is Oct 1st. I got plans for this month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2wdw Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, Robot Man said: Any of you "love collectors" got any I missed? Here's one -- where's the groom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
