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Post by joek13 on Apr 30, 2018 16:03:50 GMT -5
Wasn't Booker US and World Champion simultaneously as well? Maybe the last Nitro?
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Post by joek13 on Mar 11, 2018 21:11:52 GMT -5
Love the champions shelf. Planing on doing the same thing myself. Good stuff.
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Post by joek13 on Mar 5, 2018 11:17:09 GMT -5
As of 10:30 AM today (Monday March 5th) Target Bedford, Nh Found 2 ea of HOC Taker & Big Keesh. 1 ea. After I left. No sign of Eddy & Drax - also had a good selection of E54’s & 56’s. Didn’t have everyone but a had Uso’s Among others. Thanks
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Post by joek13 on Mar 2, 2018 17:38:02 GMT -5
Good topic. $35 is my career high. If it costs over that, I don't need it.
However; I don't begrudge or certainly judge anybody who pays over that. They are worth what they are worth to you.
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Post by joek13 on Feb 4, 2018 10:43:58 GMT -5
Great idea, I have been working on this myself meeting the criteria that everyone is an elite (a few more fix-ups to do) plus all players have a belt (still need a few more of those as well). Thanks for sharing.
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Post by joek13 on Feb 4, 2018 8:58:02 GMT -5
Work in casinos? Norwich is weird town to visit for business. There’s a lot of stuff warming currently. Norwich Walgreens has a ton of DX HHH and Sasha. Walmart has a bunch of older elites (zayn, rude, nasty boys ect) Lisbon target (few min drive from Norwich) has a couple older elite I believe. Lisbon Walmart has dm flair for $13 If you got time, check out toy vault at the crystal mall in Waterford(15 min drive) they carry a lot of older elites and loose ones too. Prices vary Thanks so much for your response disorder, this is exactly the type of information I was seeking! Working in casino's sounds exciting but unfortunately that is not me-lol. I work in the construction industry and a company we're partnering with is leasing space in Norwich that we're visiting. This sometimes takes me off the beaten path but also fits in my wheel-house for figure hunting for a "bottom-feeder" like myself. In my travels, perhaps I can assist in clearing out some of the retail peg-warmers to help out the local collecting contingencies (based on this report, sounds like there is some stuff here that fits my current needs). I will just have to be prepared to stomach paying that pesky sales tax which The Granite State does not have. Additionally; completely forgot about The Toy Vault, there are no locations in NH but I used to visit some when I lived in MA a few years back so I will definitely check it out. Thanks again, Joe
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Post by joek13 on Feb 3, 2018 12:15:46 GMT -5
Greetings Friends in CT,
NH resident here but the reason for this writing is to gauge how retail is looking in Norwich, CT area? I will be there on business during this week and would like to hunt at a few stores.
I am not actively seeking most of the new stuff (NXT elites series 3, WM FB's, EG Angle etc.) but moreover looking to pick up some of the "shelf-warming" fare for customs & fix-ups as well as any retro's on clearance.
Thank you for reading. Joe
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Post by joek13 on Jan 31, 2018 20:31:07 GMT -5
Grabbed 2 ea of Ciampa & Gargano about an hour ago on the Target mobile app. Ciampa still available, Johnny out of stock for time being. 12.99 ea
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Post by joek13 on Jan 25, 2018 21:59:55 GMT -5
I don’t regret buying any but I do regret buying a lot impatiently and not waiting on decent prices. this all day half a night.
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Post by joek13 on Jan 25, 2018 21:49:43 GMT -5
Slightly off topic, but how hard would it be to swap sarongs around on his figures? In my experience it can be a tad bit challenging. I did it once w/o heating it and it took some elbow grease and it was a little difficult to get over his cheeks . After that point, I slid down his legs and off by the feet. I have an extra HOF Yoko and if I can acquire an extra FB I'm going to put the put the red from the FB on the HOF w/the white pants. My plan for path of least resistance this time is to remove the legs (hopefully at the hips, if not at the thighs) make the swap and re-attach. Good luck.
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Post by joek13 on Jan 24, 2018 12:51:54 GMT -5
The TRU 10 minutes from my house got it. Only one in the state that is closing too. Oh well.
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Post by joek13 on Dec 28, 2017 17:32:42 GMT -5
OMG, that is the most old school IC belts I have ever seen in one collection - awesomeness!
I have the same thing going with the winged eagle belt (would love to post photos but I will be that guy who has no idea how to on this site - lol)
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by joek13 on Nov 30, 2017 17:24:14 GMT -5
I think I would buy all in the poll but my most wanted begins and ends with Bob Backlund.
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Post by joek13 on Nov 30, 2017 15:08:26 GMT -5
Lol I make Ba-elites too. I also find swapping at the knees the simplest solution, but there is a third option I've used. Rather than drilling the boots, I've cut the peg on the lower leg of the figure to fit the basic boot. It requires shortening the peg and removing the lip where the peg meets the bottom of the calf. Super cool. I may try this as well. I want to get the basic white steamboat boots onto an elite. Thank you.
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Post by joek13 on Nov 30, 2017 7:30:21 GMT -5
With a little modification they will fit for the most part. You need to make the peg holes a tad deeper and a little wider at the top of the boots. The boots will be a little wider than his shins, but not super noticeable on display. Good to know.... thanks!! Thank you, I've never tried this either but I may experiment with this method of basic boots on elite legs as well. My go to method is usually to swap basics on to elites at the knees. I call them "Ba-elites". I know that results in loss of articulation but that isn't so important to me. Besides, I have such an affinity for making sure all my figures have knee-pads where applicable that usually covers the knee anyway - lol.
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Post by joek13 on Oct 20, 2017 15:41:52 GMT -5
Anyone spotting the Retro Mattel Series 2 in Southern NH at all? I know RSC has them now but the price just went up and rather wait for Walmart to get them. There wasn't any in Salem, NH as of 8AM this morning. The pegs were still pretty stacked with UT, Warrior, & Brock. Thanks, Joe
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Post by joek13 on Oct 18, 2017 16:42:25 GMT -5
Picked up AJ at the TRU in Manchester. 7 remaining. Good news, thanks for the update. Hopefully Salem, NH or Nashua gets him in as well.
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Post by joek13 on Oct 16, 2017 11:12:54 GMT -5
Epping Walgreens has Sasha banks exclusive. Still 1 left as of today. Epping NH Walmart nothing new. Lots of hhh Exeter NH Walgreens has an Anvil and lots of triple h Big lots derry NH had 2 full sets of elite 49 and 51, I purchased all of them though. Wow, I was at that BL on Friday (10/13) & I think they had 4 or 5 characters from E51 (no Razor or Mankind I know that much) & I bought 1 Roman for $10. Big Lots must be busting at the seems with these as it seems like they clearly re-stocked. Awesome find!
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Post by joek13 on Oct 16, 2017 11:07:30 GMT -5
will the skintone of the network vince match any lex luger head? planning to make a wolfpac luger. thanks! I used the long haired Luger scan (came with USA I think?) on the Network Vince and it matches very well. Just took the face-paint off of the BATB Luger and planning on swapping the pony-tail head on. I've been a member here for a bit now and I don't want to be this guy, but I still have no idea how to post photo's on here-lol. If you want, PM me with a contact and I will be more than happy to send you some. Thanks, Joe
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Post by joek13 on Sept 10, 2017 4:43:55 GMT -5
Has anyone attempted an Andrade Cien Almas Elite custom? I did one a little while back in plant white gear and please forgive me for being this person but I've been a member here for awhile and I still have no idea how to upload photos - lol. If you'd like I can send you a photo via other means I used: Andrade head & arms HOF Tito body WM33 Shawn Michales elite thighs and knees Bobby Heenan calves and shoes. Thank you, Joe
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