| Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 | |
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ArtooDetour Admin
Posts : 9074 Join date : 2010-03-13
| Subject: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:53 pm | |
| Hello fellow TIG dudes, here is my vintage collection thus far. I only started collecting again last year so I'm quite pleased with my little haul My main focus at the moment is to complete a loose vintage run. I told myself I wasn't going to buy any carded or baggies etc until I'd completed that run... but as you can see I coudn't resist the Tusken Raider card or the RL C3PO baggie (see how addictive this hobby is!!!!). I also really like my Bradley Ewok watch and the Speeder Bike is so cool with its orig inserts & instructions. Damn I love these toys (again!). The challenge for me is to find very good cond figs with their original weapons/accs. I got stung a couple of times last year but I'm a wiser collector now. Ebay and RS have been my main sources and I also picked up a few items at a recent memorabilia show. Next figure to arrive: Greedo. I already have a blaster waiting for him so it will be nice to reunite the two! Cheers, hope you like Paul My vintage collection thus far: My vintage complete figures: My vintage no COO small selection (couple waiting for weapons): My non-vintage stuff: |
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merlin Imperial Admiral
Posts : 671 Join date : 2010-04-08 Age : 51 Location : Cancun Mexico
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:02 pm | |
| You wrote...... "I only started collecting again last year so I'm quite pleased with my little haul "......
Here is my opinion .... NEVER IS TOO LATE TO START!!! ...opportunities in this "Hobby" come and go , the difference is to know where to take them .... this forum can help you out with that important decision!! ...
I guess everybody ( or at least almost everybody) started with the loose AF´s, I´m sure you will start very soon with the carded Collection!!!
Good LUCK! |
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ctscanman68 Imperial Lieutenant
Posts : 297 Join date : 2010-03-13 Age : 55 Location : Indiana,United States
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:05 pm | |
| Nice looking collection. Really good start. Just between you and me I like the non-vintage stuff also(but don't tell the other guys.... ) |
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RebelChris Force Addict
Posts : 2105 Join date : 2009-11-19 Age : 43 Location : Wyoming, USA
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:05 pm | |
| Very nice collection there!
That's a great start to a loose set!
They all look to be in great shape as well! |
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DarthBerizing Johnpaul Ragusa
Posts : 7050 Join date : 2009-11-24 Age : 51 Location : Dutchess County, NY
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:38 pm | |
| Nice stuff dude!
BTW - Not sure if it's on purpose, but Boba Fett is in full "badass" position. I like the turned head (see above guys!) |
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ctscanman68 Imperial Lieutenant
Posts : 297 Join date : 2010-03-13 Age : 55 Location : Indiana,United States
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:41 pm | |
| - Quote :
- BTW - Not sure if it's on purpose, but Boba Fett is in full "badass" position. I like the turned head (see above guys!)
I noticed that too! Looks pretty cool. I'm repositioning mine right now!! |
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ctscanman68 Imperial Lieutenant
Posts : 297 Join date : 2010-03-13 Age : 55 Location : Indiana,United States
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:46 pm | |
| Sorry to steal your "pose" Paul. But no good idea goes uncopied! |
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GanjaFett Imperial Admiral
Posts : 514 Join date : 2009-11-24 Location : Southern USA
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:15 pm | |
| Nice collection. A loose set is the way to start! Just curious, did you buy that carded Tusken as a sealed vintage moc? The cardboard below his feet looks too white and something's going on on the left side of bubble... possibly a recard :pale: |
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ArtooDetour Admin
Posts : 9074 Join date : 2010-03-13
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:28 am | |
| - Darthberizing wrote:
- Nice stuff dude!
BTW - Not sure if it's on purpose, but Boba Fett is in full "badass" position. I like the turned head (see above guys!) Thanks & well noticed! He has to lean slightly forward on his left leg too to maintain proper badass position. I tried it with a few other figs but only seems to work well with BF. Hammerhead also has a sideways glance and he looks like he's about to stride forward with his long limbs. Glad you like |
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ArtooDetour Admin
Posts : 9074 Join date : 2010-03-13
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:00 am | |
| - DarthGanja wrote:
- Nice collection. A loose set is the way to start! Just curious, did you buy that carded Tusken as a sealed vintage moc? The cardboard below his feet looks too white and something's going on on the left side of bubble... possibly a recard :pale:
Cheers DG, yes I was fully aware it wasn't MOC. The bubble is only partially attached to the card so the Raider can come out. Thanks though man And thanks guys for the feedback so far glad about the love for the Boba Fett pose too lol You dudes rock!! |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 39 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:33 am | |
| Very nice start for your loose collection mate! Its great fun putting one together and I think the longer it takes the better, I have said it a 1000 times before but I am still upgrading and not finished mine (need 3) and its taken 6 years or more LOL Well, its just because I am fussy actually (and cheap!) |
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Admin Use Account Moderator
Posts : 4622 Join date : 2009-10-29
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:16 am | |
| Awesome Stuff Paul thats a great collection of ships and figs! You have already got most of my favourite figures as well and they look in very good condition mate! I still need to get a battle damaged X-Wing myself |
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jimmymindtricks Force Addict
Posts : 2031 Join date : 2009-12-02 Age : 44 Location : somewhere on endor
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:18 pm | |
| you have a nice start there bro , all fig look in great shape ,
iam not so much of a modern fan , but overall nice collection , keep up the good work |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 39 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:19 pm | |
| Does your 8D8 have a glass eye ? |
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ArtooDetour Admin
Posts : 9074 Join date : 2010-03-13
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:56 pm | |
| thanks Jimmy & Joe, lol the 8D8 does look like he's gained a glass eye He's a bit beat up actually with a couple of chew marks on his head and some red biro marks - I'm keeping him for a while though coz he's still cool. Thanks all for the encouragement! I got my Greedo yesterday and he's in such perfect condition - looking forward to adding updates here in time enjoy the rest of the weekend folks, Paul |
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geordie Imperial Commander
Posts : 447 Join date : 2010-03-28 Age : 49 Location : newcastle UK
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:45 pm | |
| Paul, you have got some great stuff there mate for only been collecting a short time, i agree with the rest of the lads that have commented on bf badass position, like he is about to turn and blast some one i also thought to myself il get some figures loose then seen a couple of bits i just had to have Andy |
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DarthStanley Grand Moff
Posts : 843 Join date : 2009-11-18 Age : 51 Location : Accrington,UK
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:11 pm | |
| Great start to the collection Paul! Before you know it,you'll have loads of stuff & you'll be off to ikea for display cabinets! |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 39 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:52 pm | |
| Send me your address Paul and I will send you a replacement 8D8, can't have a defective droid in the ranks! |
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vintageSWfan Force Addict
Posts : 2862 Join date : 2010-03-02 Age : 48 Location : IL,US.
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:52 pm | |
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vintageSWfan Force Addict
Posts : 2862 Join date : 2010-03-02 Age : 48 Location : IL,US.
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ctscanman68 Imperial Lieutenant
Posts : 297 Join date : 2010-03-13 Age : 55 Location : Indiana,United States
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vintageSWfan Force Addict
Posts : 2862 Join date : 2010-03-02 Age : 48 Location : IL,US.
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:10 pm | |
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ctscanman68 Imperial Lieutenant
Posts : 297 Join date : 2010-03-13 Age : 55 Location : Indiana,United States
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:16 pm | |
| Sorry about all your trouble with the douche-bag dealers Dan!
I'm sure your luck will get better eventually.
Guess I picked a bad time to ask for a free vc jawa huh! JK-Sorry bad joke at a bad time. |
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vintageSWfan Force Addict
Posts : 2862 Join date : 2010-03-02 Age : 48 Location : IL,US.
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:25 pm | |
| na i'm not mad at you bro,no need to be sorry were cool .i was just venting my recent afa frusteration's.i can't wait till monday get's here to call afa.i'll probably get tanisha they never put tom on the phone.i hope they do because i need to resolve this.i have like several other dealer's to deal with that have f'd me. i'm fit to be tied.. |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 39 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Artoo_Detour**My Modest Collection So Far**Apr2010 Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:27 pm | |
| Not to upset the conversation guys but I think you could perhaps discuss it outside of poor Paul's limelight Heaven knows Dan has a lot of other threads on the forum about his misfortune ! Paul keep going mate, hope to see the collection go from strength to strength in 2010! |
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