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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 3:56:46 GMT -5
So we just got home (Australia) from the US... Had about 10 days including Chicago, LA and San Fran. Awesome trip, saw the Bulls/Pacers, Lakers/Jazz, Clippers/Wizards and finally Warriors/Wizards... We try to get to the states as much as we can to catch NBA games, and do some road trips. We drove Hwy 1 LA to San Fran. Its simply an amazing drive and I highly recommend you do it if you have a chance. I would also recommend if at all possible you get a fun car to do it in... We started out with a black Chevy SS convertible, but we had issues with it, so took it back and swapped for this bad boy... Was a lot of fun to drive, and almost impossible to get the chance to drive these (2015 Chevy Camaro) in oz... And now my Haul... We checked a bunch of Toys R us, from Sunday (the day the sales started) through to Tuesday, and couldn't find a dam thing. Oh well... Picked up the Deadpool, Warrior and the Kobe Mcfarlanes at Frank and Sons. The D-Rose Bobble head was a give away when we were at the bulls game. The Hogan and Cena came from a Walmart, and the Hotwheels from Frank and sons. Paul George was all I ended up buying from TRU... Picked up the book from B&N, and got the case for my New Hitman signed card. This goes awesome next to my WCW topps signed card. I really like this book, my son is into comic book heroes and I plan on using the book to introduce him to wrestling when he starts to get interested. He calls my collection dad's "wrestling fingers"... lol Picked up some Swingman Jerseys along the way. Im upto about 15 of these now. I really wanted to get a Clay Thompson Jersey... But was running low on cash on the last night - and wanted to have some cash in case for TRU's... wasn't to be, oh well next time. and lastly, the most expensive single item I brought this time round. An authentic Retro Jordan Jersey. Set me back $300.00 at the bulls game. Was well worth it IMO... Its also my first Jordan Jersey. Sorry for the lack of Mattel related pickups. It wasn't for lack of trying I assure you. Rate, bash, feedback etc. Thanks for checking it out.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2015 5:48:59 GMT -5
can you post some pic of the ultimate guide? i would love to have a piper topps 2015 autograph
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Post by BROKEN on Mar 27, 2015 6:08:18 GMT -5
Where did you get the kmart warrior
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2015 6:10:04 GMT -5
Where did you get the kmart warrior Kmart maybe lol?
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Post by qdogg on Mar 27, 2015 6:25:09 GMT -5
Where did you get the kmart warrior Kmart maybe lol? I think he got them at Frank and Son's. Whatever store that is lol I have no idea never heard of it.
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 7:13:41 GMT -5
I think he got them at Frank and Son's. Whatever store that is lol I have no idea never heard of it. Yep came from frank and sons. It's a collectable toy show just south of LA. Open on Saturdays and Wednesday's only. It's basically a whole bunch of vendors that sell toys and collectables. U can google or even u tube it if u get a chance - it's pretty crazy in a good way. One guy had a MOC version of that figure we shall not mention. He wanted 7k for it, I laughed at him.
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 7:15:02 GMT -5
can you post some pic of the ultimate guide? i would love to have a piper topps 2015 autograph Will do mate, gotta hit the bed as I work tomorrow but I'll get them for ya.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2015 7:22:07 GMT -5
can you post some pic of the ultimate guide? i would love to have a piper topps 2015 autograph Will do mate, gotta hit the bed as I work tomorrow but I'll get them for ya. thanks very nice from you good night.
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Post by Yambag Jones on Mar 27, 2015 7:48:11 GMT -5
Sounds like an awesome trip! I love the Warriors jerseys since they updated, the colors are so crisp and the neck of the jersey looks more interesting than any other NBA one. Glad you guys were able to make the most of your trip!
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 10:19:03 GMT -5
Sounds like an awesome trip! I love the Warriors jerseys since they updated, the colors are so crisp and the neck of the jersey looks more interesting than any other NBA one. Glad you guys were able to make the most of your trip! Thanks mate... The Warriors were by far the most exciting team we have seen in person (I have now seen 14 NBA games, not bad for a kid from AU). I was lucky enough to see Lebron twice when he was with Heat, and this warrior team is/was more exciting then the 2013/2014 heat. Clay Thompson is fast becoming my fav player..
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Post by Yambag Jones on Mar 27, 2015 10:54:44 GMT -5
Sounds like an awesome trip! I love the Warriors jerseys since they updated, the colors are so crisp and the neck of the jersey looks more interesting than any other NBA one. Glad you guys were able to make the most of your trip! Thanks mate... The Warriors were by far the most exciting team we have seen in person (I have now seen 14 NBA games, not bad for a kid from AU). I was lucky enough to see Lebron twice when he was with Heat, and this warrior team is/was more exciting then the 2013/2014 heat. Clay Thompson is fast becoming my fav player.. They've been my favorite team to watch on League Pass for years now. I'm so happy to see them hitting all cylinders. Anyway, to keep this Mattel related...which store in America where you bought figures do you wish you had in Australia?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2015 11:47:44 GMT -5
Nice haul! I'd love to visit the US some day.
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 14:44:04 GMT -5
Thanks mate... The Warriors were by far the most exciting team we have seen in person (I have now seen 14 NBA games, not bad for a kid from AU). I was lucky enough to see Lebron twice when he was with Heat, and this warrior team is/was more exciting then the 2013/2014 heat. Clay Thompson is fast becoming my fav player.. They've been my favorite team to watch on League Pass for years now. I'm so happy to see them hitting all cylinders. Anyway, to keep this Mattel related...which store in America where you bought figures do you wish you had in Australia? Lol... Gotta go with Walmart... We have TRU over here, but they don't carry elites or battle packs, just basics. We have another place that I guess is our verison of Walmart which is called Big W. Again no elites. But I chose Walmarts because me and the girl just like walking around them. U never know what sort of, ummm "interesting" people u might see...
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 14:47:48 GMT -5
Nice haul! I'd love to visit the US some day. I can't recommend it enough. It's a fun place to visit, people are friendly and entertainment is awesome. I will say this, the homelessness is like nothing else I have witnessed. It can be a little confronting, and I have visited other parts of the world that are considered less developed, and u don't see this (Thailand for example). But, rightly or wrongly it is what it is, and I always try and give some money here and there to someone. Especially when it's a cold night (Chicago was like that this trip)
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Post by mr256 on Mar 27, 2015 15:46:55 GMT -5
nice haul! must have had a big suit case haha
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 18:13:07 GMT -5
nice haul! must have had a big suit case haha 2 in fact... U get 2 full sized suit cases per person, take a empty one each and fill it up.
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Post by LostHawk05 on Mar 27, 2015 19:26:57 GMT -5
Nice pick ups brother. I was at the Warriors vs Wizards game as well (live in San Francisco). Did you get there in time to grab the Rick Barry bobble head?
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 27, 2015 21:39:35 GMT -5
Nice pick ups brother. I was at the Warriors vs Wizards game as well (live in San Francisco). Did you get there in time to grab the Rick Barry bobble head? Thanks mate, nah missed out on the Rick Barry one. It was pretty cool to see all the old skool guys there. Man the warriors are an awesome team to watch. I was so happy that Clay played. Even if he had a time restriction, I got to see home in person.
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 28, 2015 16:04:31 GMT -5
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 28, 2015 16:05:07 GMT -5
can you post some pic of the ultimate guide? i would love to have a piper topps 2015 autograph updated as requested.
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