2013 Collecting

[Zarana-X]

I don't know what photobuckets fuckin' problem is lately. Click on the pictures to see, it works for me, and im not logged in anymore...

[Swindle]

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Nice dreadknok stuff. I always liked their vehicles.

[Bravo]

Cycle was always over sized, though there was something neat about the manned gunner turret...manned weapons positions are cool. The rocket launcher sucks because it's got no control handles.

[Felix]

It was cool to have ANY motorcycle for the Dreadnoks. I never got my hands on a Ferret until 1997. I had one RAM that the Dreadnoks stole, but only Zandar really could fit on it without risk of breaking the T-crotch or thighs. The Trike was always a welcomed edition in my book. It got actual use in several of the comics too, making it more official than say the Buzz Boar, Sea Slug or Cobra Jetpack that got released that year. I always used it as Road Pigs official ride with Zarana sitting comfortably on the turret....sometimes reversing their positions In fact I don't think I let anyone else ever ride mine....maybe Zandar because he was on the box cover, but that didn't last once Road Pig was introduced in the comics.

[Zarana-X]

Yeah, it's unofficially Road-pig's ride to me as well. The 04 Con Zarana will ride this one, for obvious reasons.
I got her and the Funskool one the other day, more pics soon.

[Zarana-X]

Got the two Zaranas the other day:


Here's my modified DANGER BLAST^ sticker. The top & bottom borders barely fit on the original. Now with the missile post relocated to the side, its hopeless. Most of the loose ones I've seen wrap this sticker around the back, whick looks pretty craptastic.


Taking it for its inaugural spin:


Big enough for 25th+ figures to enjoy, there is a lack of legroom in the back, though:

[Bravo]

Lousy yard sale hunt last weekend, went to sooo many places, came up with very little.

Today, let's see.

Macthbox Vehicle Voltron with beat-up box, but missing the head vehicle.

STAR WARS:
Dagobah playset missing parts, foam rotted.
Imperial Hoth attack base, missing parts
Hoth Ice Planet, just the base and the radar to the little radar laser
Death Star playset Elevator, no ledge
Jabba the Hutt missing left arm with playset base missing the railing/pipe stuff
Those white colored backdrop L shaped display stands, they were mail-ins, 4 of them, no backgrounds.
Micro Collection Ion Cannon set, missing everything
Millenium Falcon, discolored, missing canopy/glass, gun, gun station cover, ramp, etc...

MASK Rhino, missing passenger side rear view, otherwise very good
MASK Condor missing windsheild
MASK Firecracker missing spare tire
MASK Jackhammer missing machine gun
MASK Thunderhawk missing bombs No, they are there. 8-)
MASK Gator, no figure, no depth charge

GI JOE Dragonfly missile (sole Joe find of the day)

All that for $6.

Guy had the vintage Transformers train set...I debated it, went back hours later got it for $2. Not sure its complete, but...pffft!...who cares? I should've bought it the first time I went there. If the guy had listed what he was selling, I'd have been there earlier, because I know I missed an AT-AT (someone came back looking for the battery cover), and who knows what else.

Newer Star Wars:
Clone Wars Anakin Fighter, missing missiles, played with
Clone Wars R2-D2, he was in the fighter
Grievous's Starfighter...NO MISSILES, but good shape
Gelgagrub....grub the clones ride in REVENGE OF THE SITH

All those for $5 (drove kinda far for that sale, since it mentioned star wars, but arrived late, might have missed some stuff...)

Fisher Price Little People Western Town with box for $2.50 (this is to resell)

So, yeah, for used toys, it was a gooood day.

Some of that old SW stuff needs some cleaning.

Also, an Anthrax CD for 10 cents...not a fan, but if I can get at least 50 cents for it...

[Zarana-X]

That's a pretty good haul for the price. I have most of the Imperial Hoth base, I think. I know its missing one half of the bridge, I'd have to look it up. I got it used.
I miss my Death Star Playset. Its one of those things I think my mom threw out becasue it was damaged (but still useable) Same story with the X-wing and Tie Fighter. I really don't know
I remember alot of loose Jabbas missing arms when I used to find them.
I always liked MASK, but never got anything.

[Bravo]

Parts of the Death Star playsets were brittle, my brother and I trashed ours, but most of it remained. Our compactor was glued together at some point and I never knew it was supposed to have clear "glass" walls until a price guide.

Jabbas are usually missing the right arm, the Kenner instructions even mention if it comes off just pop it back on. This one has the left one gone and a broken socket (I guess it's broken, I assume the left arm, like the right, has a hole not a peg.

I don't collect MASK, my vintage collection was 6 vehicles (mostly the small ones and Switchblade), one mail in checkpoint thing (years later) and a 2 pack of the figures (Rhino Trakker and Hondo McClean). These pieces I got are great (they have the early release mask versions) and I could make good money on them (when I get a new digital camera). On the other hand, I'll never find them again for a price like that, so tempted to keep them. I have a loose Miles Mayhem, Sly Rax (repaint), T-Bob and Bruce Sato around here somewhere, and "rare" Gloria Baker from series three (missing mask). It's like I have most of the main characters already.

[Felix]

My Kindergarten classroom had a Death Star Playset....that's about the only thing I've ever loved about school.

MASK rocked, because unlike G.I.JOE, they had real cars, trucks, ect. Plus they transformered, which was awesome. It also felt like it had somewhat of a Mad Max theme. I had most of the line when it came out. I remember getting sent to camp or military school and most of my stuff would be gone. Mom said it was in storage, but I think now that was code for, "it went in the garage sale pile when you weren't looking." Even thought the figures weren't as articulated as G.I. JOE, I was okay with that because they were very detailed, the removable helmets rocked, a bunch looked like the wore what normal people would wear too. And it was worth the sacrifice in scale to me to have normal looking vehicles (like Hot Wheels) with figures that could fit inside (not like Hot Wheels).

[Bravo]

The difference in scale is what kept me from getting too into them...

Then years later I got Sky Commanders, same scale...go figure. Sky Commanders had a mere 2 villain characters (more were in the toon, but never made as toys). At least MASK lasted long enough to give Mayhem a few lackeys.

Dino-Riders were sort of in that scale, too. I only had two sets of those.

They all had one problem, their hands couldn't hold anything. Clip on gear only.

[Zarana-X]

I went to that Starvation Army store I've mentioned before. Some other guy was there, and he sold me Joes for $3 each. And they were having a 30% off sale as well.
He showed me some bags under the counter. Had alot of newer Corps! figures, and some of those shit two-screws in the back figure knock-offs. I got me the Retaliation Lady Jaye (how the hell did she end up here already?) She had the dvd pack LJ satchel & spear pieces, and some random rifle, Vypra V2 & 3. Both with skirts, and they still had the clear elastic strap to keep it in place in package. Also got a Vapor, w minor wear. I gave him a Recoil AR-15. Sweet Score for only $7.25! ;D
They had some other figures I would've gotten for a dollar. Spytroops Mindbender, Battle Corps Roadblock with scuffed up head, and a beaten and loose Hardball. I'm trying to focus on vintage stuff, otherwise I would've gotten that Mindbender, for sure...

[Bravo]

I got a broke down pick-up last weekend while garage saling. Thought it was the starter. Mechanics finally got to it today, needed a new alternator, new battery and I needed the fuel filter changed.

$300+

I'm gonna take my anger out on the "new" cat I didn't want but someone dumped out by my stepmom's place and my dad dumped the cat on me. Fat fucking feline....but she's fixed at least.

Okay, I won't. I'll just go outside and punch the concrete until my knuckles bleed. 8-)

[Felix]

I need to fix my Honda Civic Hatchback 97 or 98 I think. I haven't driven it in over a year. It probably just needs a good cleaning, some small parts and a new battery. I really should get it up and running. Just haven't felt the need to go anywhere....well, anywhere far at least. Everything's in walking distance that I need; Post Office, grocery store, pet store, work, tattoo parlor, bars, movie theater. I do like not paying for auto insurance and gas though.

[Zarana-X]

Sorry about your truck, Bravo. Unless its "new" new, I could do those repairs myself.
It would be kinda cool if I had all that stuff within walking distance. If you dont need the car, sell it. it won't get any better sittign around. Gas and insurance shouldn't be too bad on that car, though.