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Boston Comic Book & Toy Spectacular February 18 - Need some advice and opinions

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Jeffro.

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http://primatepromotions.com/_sgg/m3_1.htm

Anyone been to this show and can give me a head's up as to whether or not it's worth going? I'm a little put of by the "Toy Spectacular" part.

 

Some questions

 

How big is it?

How many dealer tables?

Am I going to show up only to find table after table of dollar a book boxes?

Is it more toys than comics?

Decent show for Bronze collectors?

Decent show for Silver collectors?

 

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated. laugh.gif

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Its not great but its also not bad.

 

There are toys and other krap like that but there are a few dealers with pretty nice selections of BA and sometimes SA books.

 

I've had pretty good luck every time I have gone.

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http://primatepromotions.com/_sgg/m3_1.htm

Anyone been to this show and can give me a head's up as to whether or not it's worth going? I'm a little put of by the "Toy Spectacular" part.

 

Some questions

 

How big is it?

How many dealer tables?

Am I going to show up only to find table after table of dollar a book boxes?

Is it more toys than comics?

Decent show for Bronze collectors?

Decent show for Silver collectors?

 

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated. laugh.gif

 

at least 100 8 foot tables of dealers and creators every show for over ten years.

85 are dealer tables ( 90% comic books and 10% comic related toys), 15 tables are for comic book creators and comic book art.

 

No bootleg anything and no weapons dealers.

 

All genre of comics from Golden-Bronze dealers( Jim Payette (his only convention and he brings incredible Gold that is shown nowhere else), Superworld, Odyssey, Golden Age Collectibles and others who specialize in older comics) to dealers who specialize in dollar and less comics such as Monkeyhouse, Web-Head and Katz Komix to dealers who sell all ages of comic book such as Comically Speaking and Harrison's who have six tables each and bring some of everything comic related.

 

Go to the dealer page at primatepromotions.com and check the web sites of our participating dealers.

 

Feel free to contact us directly.

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langur88

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I've had pretty good luck every time I have gone.

 

Glad to hear it.

 

We keep as many "kibitser" quasi-dealers as possible out before the show opens. After that, every man, woman(?) and child whether dealer or not is on their own in getting to the shows comicopia of riches. I love the rush at the start of the show when collector's go from the entrance directly to their favorite dealer, want list clutched tightly.

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Don't tell Dave, but I am planning on setting up at this one in Feb...I'm trying to clear my weekend to do it. gossip.gif

 

Don't tell Chris but its almost sold-out of wall spots 893whatthe.gif

 

Why does he need a wall spot? So he can skip setting up his display? poke2.gif

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Don't tell Dave, but I am planning on setting up at this one in Feb...I'm trying to clear my weekend to do it. gossip.gif

 

Don't tell Chris but its almost sold-out of wall spots 893whatthe.gif

 

Why does he need a wall spot? So he can skip setting up his display? poke2.gif

 

It makes it easier to guard the toon tumblers.

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I agree with what Nik and Mike said. Ultra-high grade collectors will probably be disappointed, it's not that kind of a show. But you can usually find reasonably priced Silver/Bronze and even some bargains. More comics than toys, and definitely not just dollar books. It's typically worth the $6 just to soak up the atmosphere for a couple of hours. ($12, if my wife comes, but the extra is sometimes worth it just to watch her bemused interactions. Tim Cole once gave her a fatherly look and said, "Just keep telling yourself, 'I'm not bored'." She laughed.)

 

Summary: Not a ton of high grade, but lots more than just junk. Worth most collectors' time, I would say.

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Don't tell Dave, but I am planning on setting up at this one in Feb...I'm trying to clear my weekend to do it. gossip.gif

 

Don't tell Chris but its almost sold-out of wall spots 893whatthe.gif

 

Why does he need a wall spot? So he can skip setting up his display? poke2.gif

 

It makes it easier to guard the toon tumblers.

 

Goodness! What did I do to receive such abuse?? 27_laughing.gif

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PRIMATE PROMOTIONS PRESENTS NEW ENGLAND’S PREMIER SHOW

FOR COLLECTORS OF COMIC BOOKS FROM GOLDEN AGE TO TODAYS PLUS ORIGINAL ART, TOYS, GAMES, ANIME, VIDEO, SCI-FI, HORROR &

OTHER POP CULTURE!

 

OVER ONE MILLION COMIC BOOKS FROM 1938-2006!

 

 

IT’S BEEN BOSTON'S "COMIC BOOK SHOW” SINCE 1975!

 

THE BOSTON COMIC BOOK SPECTACULAR 55

 

SUNDAY February 18

 

10 A.M.-4 P.M.

 

Boston Radisson Hotel

 

200 STUART ST. BOSTON

 

6TH FLOOR

 

 

AMERICA'S LONGEST RUNNING COMIC BOOK SHOW IN THE SAME LOCATION!

 

AS SEEN IN THE COMICS BUYERS GUIDE AND WIZARD MAGAZINE!

 

 

In the entertainment district, near the

 

MBTA's Boylston stop

 

Located across the street from Legal Seafood, Chef Chang's, Bennigan's and Flemings Steak House!

 

Come early, go to a world-class restaurant for lunch, then come back to catch the late bargains and raffles!

 

 

Parking garage on site. walk right into the show.

 

 

$5 with discount coupon on site or free to Collectors Society members.

Just pm your name and you will be added to the guest list!

 

 

 

Special Guests with more TBA:

 

Ron Fortier

 

Matt Feazell

 

Peter Simeti

 

Scott Wegener

 

Hannibal King

 

Zeke Savory

 

Confirmed retailers and dealers include:

 

MONKEYHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT

 

Monkeyhouse will be bringing our "Big Set" of books including a new set of 10,000 indies. We are giving our Boston customers first crack at over 100 boxes of comics before we invade NYCC! We will also be giving away tickets to the Greater Boston Comic Book Marketplace to be held March 24th!

 

 

 

JIM PAYETTE RARE BOOKS AND COMICS

only convention appearance!

 

SUPERWORLD GOLD AND SILVER AGE COMICS

ODYSSEY RARE COMICS & ART

RON JOHNSEN VINTAGE COMIC BOOKS

MON AYASH COMICS & MEMORABILIA

QUAHOG COMICS

JOHN MAC'S COMICS

WEB-HEAD ENTERPRISES

MARK'S COMICS

RUBBER CHICKEN

COLE'S COMICS

THE SIGNED EDITION

RANGATANG TOYS

only New England convention appearances!

 

 

COMICALLY SPEAKING

LARRY'S COMICS

CHRIS'S COMICS

JETPACK COMICS

CLUBHOUSE COMICS

BARON'S COLLECTIBLES

CAPE COMICS

FINAR COMICS & COLLECTIBLES

STANDUP COMIX

SCOTT REILLY COMICS

ART'S COMIC BOX

HARRISON'S COMICS

SCOTT PELLIN COMICS

TWO MICKS COMICS

 

with many more to be added!

 

 

primatepromos@aol.com

 

primatepromotions.com

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Last one I went to one is 1999 before I moved from Boston to SF. Always a good show. From the lineup Dave presented feels pretty much the same to me. Actually, any show with Ted from Superworld is worth the price of admission. If you have specifics in mind you should call a few dealers and ask if they can bring certain things for you to peruse.

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PRIMATE PROMOTIONS PRESENTS NEW ENGLAND’S PREMIER SHOW

FOR COLLECTORS OF COMIC BOOKS FROM GOLDEN AGE TO TODAYS PLUS ORIGINAL ART, TOYS, GAMES, ANIME, VIDEO, SCI-FI, HORROR &

OTHER POP CULTURE!

 

OVER ONE MILLION COMIC BOOKS FROM 1938-2006!

 

 

IT’S BEEN BOSTON'S "COMIC BOOK SHOW” SINCE 1975!

 

THE BOSTON COMIC BOOK SPECTACULAR 55

 

SUNDAY February 18

 

10 A.M.-4 P.M.

 

Boston Radisson Hotel

 

200 STUART ST. BOSTON

 

6TH FLOOR

 

 

AMERICA'S LONGEST RUNNING COMIC BOOK SHOW IN THE SAME LOCATION!

 

AS SEEN IN THE COMICS BUYERS GUIDE AND WIZARD MAGAZINE!

 

 

In the entertainment district, near the

 

MTA's Boylston stop

 

Located across the street from Legal Seafood, Chef Chang's, Bennigan's and Flemings Steak House!

 

Come early, go to a world-class restaurant for lunch, then come back to catch the late bargains and raffles!

 

 

Parking garage on site. walk right into the show.

 

 

$5 with discount coupon on site or free to Collectors Society members.

Just pm your name and you will be added to the guest list!

 

 

 

Special Guests with more TBA:

 

Ron Fortier

 

Matt Feazell

 

Peter Simeti

 

Scott Wegener

 

Hannibal King

 

Zeke Savory

 

Confirmed retailers and dealers include:

 

MONKEYHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT

 

Monkeyhouse will be bringing our "Big Set" of books including a new set of 10,000 indies. We are giving our Boston customers first crack at over 100 boxes of comics before we invade NYCC! We will also be giving away tickets to the Greater Boston Comic Book Marketplace to be held March 24th!

 

 

 

JIM PAYETTE RARE BOOKS AND COMICS

only convention appearance!

 

SUPERWORLD GOLD AND SILVER AGE COMICS

ODYSSEY RARE COMICS & ART

RON JOHNSEN VINTAGE COMIC BOOKS

MON AYASH COMICS & MEMORABILIA

QUAHOG COMICS

JOHN MAC'S COMICS

WEB-HEAD ENTERPRISES

MARK'S COMICS

RUBBER CHICKEN

COLE'S COMICS

THE SIGNED EDITION

RANGATANG TOYS

only New England convention appearances!

 

 

COMICALLY SPEAKING

LARRY'S COMICS

CHRIS'S COMICS

JETPACK COMICS

CLUBHOUSE COMICS

BARON'S COLLECTIBLES

CAPE COMICS

FINAR COMICS & COLLECTIBLES

STANDUP COMIX

SCOTT REILLY COMICS

ART'S COMIC BOX

HARRISON'S COMICS

SCOTT PELLIN COMICS

TWO MICKS COMICS

 

with many more to be added!

 

 

primatepromos@aol.com

 

primatepromotions.com

 

The boards GOLDEN AGE COLLECTIBLES will also be setting up at the show.

 

ckb? only a few tables left.

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Posted
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PRIMATE PROMOTIONS PRESENTS NEW ENGLAND’S PREMIER SHOW

FOR COLLECTORS OF COMIC BOOKS FROM GOLDEN AGE TO TODAYS PLUS ORIGINAL ART, TOYS, GAMES, ANIME, VIDEO, SCI-FI, HORROR &

OTHER POP CULTURE!

 

OVER ONE MILLION COMIC BOOKS FROM 1938-2006!

 

 

IT’S BEEN BOSTON'S "COMIC BOOK SHOW” SINCE 1975!

 

THE BOSTON COMIC BOOK SPECTACULAR 55

 

SUNDAY February 18

 

10 A.M.-4 P.M.

 

Boston Radisson Hotel

 

200 STUART ST. BOSTON

 

6TH FLOOR

 

 

AMERICA'S LONGEST RUNNING COMIC BOOK SHOW IN THE SAME LOCATION!

 

AS SEEN IN THE COMICS BUYERS GUIDE AND WIZARD MAGAZINE!

 

 

In the entertainment district, near the

 

MTA's Boylston stop

 

Located across the street from Legal Seafood, Chef Chang's, Bennigan's and Flemings Steak House!

 

Come early, go to a world-class restaurant for lunch, then come back to catch the late bargains and raffles!

 

 

Parking garage on site. walk right into the show.

 

 

$5 with discount coupon on site or free to Collectors Society members.

Just pm your name and you will be added to the guest list!

 

 

 

Special Guests with more TBA:

 

Ron Fortier

 

Peter Simeti

 

Scott Wegener

 

Hannibal King

 

Zeke Savory

 

Confirmed retailers and dealers include:

 

MONKEYHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT

 

Monkeyhouse will be bringing our "Big Set" of books including a new set of 10,000 indies. We are giving our Boston customers first crack at over 100 boxes of comics before we invade NYCC! We will also be giving away tickets to the Greater Boston Comic Book Marketplace to be held March 24th!

 

 

 

JIM PAYETTE RARE BOOKS AND COMICS

only convention appearance!

 

SUPERWORLD GOLD AND SILVER AGE COMICS

ODYSSEY RARE COMICS & ART

RON JOHNSEN VINTAGE COMIC BOOKS

MON AYASH COMICS & MEMORABILIA

QUAHOG COMICS

JOHN MAC'S COMICS

WEB-HEAD ENTERPRISES

MARK'S COMICS

RUBBER CHICKEN

COLE'S COMICS

THE SIGNED EDITION

RANGATANG TOYS

only New England convention appearances!

 

 

COMICALLY SPEAKING

LARRY'S COMICS

CHRIS'S COMICS

JETPACK COMICS

CLUBHOUSE COMICS

BARON'S COLLECTIBLES

CAPE COMICS

FINAR COMICS & COLLECTIBLES

STANDUP COMIX

SCOTT REILLY COMICS

ART'S COMIC BOX

HARRISON'S COMICS

SCOTT PELLIN COMICS

TWO MICKS COMICS

 

with many more to be added!

 

 

primatepromos@aol.com

 

primatepromotions.com

 

The show is free for board members. PM to be put on the comp list.

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