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[Mr.Mcknowitall]

5 minutes ago, Pirate said:

I guess mrmcknowitall really knows it all

OK 

That line has been used so many times it is expected.

My opinion has not changed. You have the Right to yours. No harm no foul.

[Buzzetta]

9 minutes ago, Pirate said:

Be careful out there folks, according to anonymous cgcmod,  telling the boards about a crook could be construed as trolling.  Let's not forget that banning Stu's 100th new incarnation is much more important than a HOS member.  I guess mrmcknowitall really knows it all.  Jeez I wouldn't want to get moderated.  Go ahead HOS members, free reign for you!

I absolutely agree with you.  I also believe that this should be taken to the moderation area for further discussion.  The Mods have a history of banning members for actions similar to the individual that is the topic of your discussion.  I would love to air my thoughts on the subject in a more suitable surrounding. 

Edited September 10, 2018 by Buzzetta

[Buzzetta]

So Joe @comicwiz... I may have gotten the bug for a small purchase again.  I think I want to own a specific MOC Vintage Star Wars figure again.  When buying online through eBay what is it that I should be looking for in non-AFA listings to ensure I am getting what I believe to be a mint on card specimen that is still sealed and not a recard or a custom?  I am leaning toward something that displays some yellowing in the bubble right now as that is less likely to be faked. (I think) 

[STORMSHADOW_80]

My LCS had their first GI Joe day with Arthur Burghardt (Voice of Devastator, Destro...) signing autographs. I got a couple books signed and picked up a few Joes for me and the kids. It’s fun sharing my passion with them. There was some good vintage vehicles but I’m waiting to come across something 90s and ridiculous like a Bug or Hammerhead

[comicwiz]

20 hours ago, Buzzetta said:

So Joe @comicwiz... I may have gotten the bug for a small purchase again.  I think I want to own a specific MOC Vintage Star Wars figure again.  When buying online through eBay what is it that I should be looking for in non-AFA listings to ensure I am getting what I believe to be a mint on card specimen that is still sealed and not a recard or a custom?  I am leaning toward something that displays some yellowing in the bubble right now as that is less likely to be faked. (I think) 

@Buzzetta glad to help, although there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to identifying issues with ungraded MOC's. Reproductions are getting better, and there are waves/characters popping-up that make no sense to me to reproduce, but somehow there they are being reproduced. Beyond the recard scenario is the problem with people selling undisclosed reseals.

If you see something online that you're considering, PM me and I'll be happy to examine it to avoid fakes or restored MOC's. That goes for any members from the forums.

If it's a particular character, I'll keep a lookout for you also as a fair number of MOC's are being sold in other online venues, and from trusted sources.

[PKJ]

Not really new but spending hours changing out O rings on the ARAH run. Have a ton of stuff still to dig out.

[Buzzetta]

3 hours ago, comicwiz said:

@Buzzetta glad to help, although there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to identifying issues with ungraded MOC's. Reproductions are getting better, and there are waves/characters popping-up that make no sense to me to reproduce, but somehow there they are being reproduced. Beyond the recard scenario is the problem with people selling undisclosed reseals.

If you see something online that you're considering, PM me and I'll be happy to examine it to avoid fakes or restored MOC's. That goes for any members from the forums.

If it's a particular character, I'll keep a lookout for you also as a fair number of MOC's are being sold in other online venues, and from trusted sources.

As always, I appreciate it. I am saving my cash for NYCC and then if nothing sparks my interest there I will be seriously looking at a couple of MOC SW figures. 

[followtheleader]

2 hours ago, PKJ said:

Not really new but spending hours changing out O rings on the ARAH run. Have a ton of stuff still to dig out.

Who is the white character in the bag on the shelf? 

I want a bunch of those (especially on the top). 

Looks like you are a big Dreadnok fan. 

Patrick

Edited September 12, 2018 by followtheleader

[PKJ]

10 hours ago, followtheleader said:

Who is the white character in the bag on the shelf? 

I want a bunch of those (especially on the top). 

Looks like you are a big Dreadnok fan. 

Patrick

Patrick, Eels and Dreadnoks are my two favorites in the line, easy to tell. 

The White figure is an engineering sample of Stalker. I have a Scrap Iron proto as well I need to dig out.

 

Thanks

Phillip

[Buzzetta]

1 hour ago, PKJ said:

Patrick, Eels and Dreadnoks are my two favorites in the line, easy to tell. 

The White figure is an engineering sample of Stalker. I have a Scrap Iron proto as well I need to dig out.

 

Thanks

Phillip

Would I be correct in saying that it is the 89' Stalker that came with the Kayak.  Hard to tell but it does look like it.. 

[PKJ]

1 hour ago, Buzzetta said:

Would I be correct in saying that it is the 89' Stalker that came with the Kayak.  Hard to tell but it does look like it.. 

Correct, 89 Version.I had several test shots, paint sample a while back but only left with these two I think.

 

 

 

[Yorick]

6 hours ago, PKJ said:

Correct, 89 Version.I had several test shots, paint sample a while back but only left with these two I think.

 

 

 

Those are so COOL!!!

[followtheleader]

Really awesome pieces. 

Patrick 

[STORMSHADOW_80]

I love that step display stand @PKJ

[PKJ]

44 minutes ago, STORMSHADOW_80 said:

I love that step display stand @PKJ

Thank you it is a work in progress thinking of painting it like a flag then putting an acrylic top over it all.

[PKJ]

Since there seems to be some love for ARAH. Here is my Cobra "Naval" shelf. Have a line on a Sealed AFA 85 Water Moccasin that I hope to close on shortly. The Action force box is not sealed but the rest on the shelf is. The EEL on the Brazilian gun is also Brazilian. 

I have had carded sets of both Gi Joe up to 87 (except Mutt and Junkyard oddly enough) and every SW cardback version for every figure. Tom Derby brokered my Star Wars collection in 08 but I actually enjoy collecting loose more now.

Thanks for the kind words.

Phillip

 

 

Edited September 13, 2018 by PKJ

[PKJ]

For now this side of the room is done. I did drop off the rest of my Vintage Star Wars this week to be sold so aside from the loose set I think I have kicked that habit.

 

 

[comicwiz]

I have that same comic rack

If you don't mind me asking, who did you use to sell of your SW? Any preprod left?

[PKJ]

34 minutes ago, comicwiz said:

I have that same comic rack

If you don't mind me asking, who did you use to sell of your SW? Any preprod left?

Sweet, I like that style rack.

 Mr. Derby. I sold all my pre prod in 08. Awing run was probably the coolest I had, HC, Paint sample with swatches, FS, FS hand painted for pictures and a few heads at different stages, had the ship FS as well. Looking at what Hard copies go for I sold waaay to early. Had a Barada, Bib and parts of a Weequay along with the Awing run. I can dig up pics at some point.I think they are still listed on Toysrgus as me owning as I get facebook questions every year on them.

http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=51158

Edited September 13, 2018 by PKJ

[comicwiz]

5 minutes ago, PKJ said:

Sweet, I like that style rack.

 Mr. Derby. I sold all my pre prod in 08. Awing run was probably the coolest I had, HC, Paint sample with swatches, FS, FS hand painted for pictures and a few heads at different stages, had the ship FS as well. Looking at what Hard copies go for I sold waaay to early. Had a Barada, Bib and parts of a Weequay along with the Awing run. I can dig up pics at some point.I think they are still listed on Toysrgus as me owning as I get facebook questions every year on them.

If it's not too much trouble, I'd love to see any pics you might have.

Regarding my quesiton on who you used to sell, you said you dropped off your last SW this week, wondered what it was and who you used.

Edited September 13, 2018 by comicwiz