The Unofficial Toy/Statue/Figure I bought today list

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:39 am

The WORMS was not afa graded and it went over $100?!

Whataf@ckingripoff!

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:20 am

Jay Tomio wrote:I'd rather have a sealed WORMS than a AFA graded one personally. If I'm not mistaken (I could be as AFA's website sucks), it could only be given a AFA loose grade anyway- it's not a carded figure.

This is a figure that out of bag and complete (with pain in the *SQUEE* antenna) I see routinely see go for around $40

If ther box is sealed...AFA can grade vehicles as well no problem.

But if you;re seieng ungraded WORMS go for over $100...man, thats just way too much. They seem to be holding their value pretty well these Joes...slowly but surely going up every year for high grade ones

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:24 am

By sealed, do you mean in a bag, or on a very small blister card that was sometimes used for drivers (if I remember correctly)?

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:26 am

Jay Tomio wrote:I don't think you're getting what I'm trying to say. I know AFA can grade vehcles. I have a couple of sealed MIB maggots (with driver). I'm talking about extra figures themselves as JohnnyR&R describes:

a very small blister card that was sometimes used for drivers (if I remember correctly)?
I'm looking for a few of these. Or drop dead mint (complete) loose figures from a reputable source.

No YOU don't get it...you just want Maggot-LITE!

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:32 am

Jay Tomio wrote:
cobra_commander wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:I don't think you're getting what I'm trying to say. I know AFA can grade vehcles. I have a couple of sealed MIB maggots (with driver). I'm talking about extra figures themselves as JohnnyR&R describes:

a very small blister card that was sometimes used for drivers (if I remember correctly)?
I'm looking for a few of these. Or drop dead mint (complete) loose figures from a reputable source.
No YOU don't get it...you just want Maggot-LITE!
No need to have mutiple MIB maggots

What's your Masterplan with these? Army builder

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:44 pm

Derailing away from the GI Joe derail; can anyone find me a Target exclusive Skywarp/Ultra Magnus 2 pack? I'd kind of like two, I think I want to keep a sealed one, at least for a while. So I'm looking for one in minty box, and one where it doesn't matter. Hoping to pay cost + shipping? Also, anyone planning on going to Botcon? More importantly, planning on going but not wanting to buy overpriced exclusives? Most importantly, wanting to buy exclusives anyway to sell to me?

Escaflown4 · Post by **Escaflown4** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:58 pm

Jay Tomio wrote:Sorry dude, I'm more of a Robotech and JOE fiend - not so much a overall toy fiend - but i think we have some here!

I copped a Hydro-Viper yesterday.

Are you also into Macross since you like Robotech?

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:50 am

Jay Tomio wrote:not so much a overall toy fiend - but i think we have some here!

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:51 am

Escaflown4 wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:Sorry dude, I'm more of a Robotech and JOE fiend - not so much a overall toy fiend - but i think we have some here!

I copped a Hydro-Viper yesterday.
Are you also into Macross since you like Robotech?

Love Macross. Hate Robotech

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:49 am

cobra_commander wrote:
Escaflown4 wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote:Sorry dude, I'm more of a Robotech and JOE fiend - not so much a overall toy fiend - but i think we have some here!

I copped a Hydro-Viper yesterday.
Are you also into Macross since you like Robotech?
Love Macross. Hate Robotech

hate em both, LOVE ULTRAMAN!

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:51 am

I have no idea what's going on.......

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:53 am

fix your pic you fat chick lover

(well, I agree...they need MY lovin too)

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:53 am

Squirrel wrote:fix your pic you fat chick lover (well, I agree...they need MY lovin too)

Shush grampa...give a man a chance.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:57 am

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Squirrel wrote:fix your pic you fat chick lover (well, I agree...they need MY lovin too)
Shush grampa...give a man a chance.

grampa, in my 30's I'm already getting called Grampa

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:26 am

Squirrel wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Squirrel wrote:fix your pic you fat chick lover (well, I agree...they need MY lovin too)
Shush grampa...give a man a chance.
grampa, in my 30's I'm already getting called Grampa

It's the AV....

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:24 am

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:I have no idea what's going on.......

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:24 am

Jay Tomio wrote:
What's your Masterplan with these? Army builder
I guess it could be called that - I have a very geek idea. When you are retired, you have to come up with dumb *SQUEE* to fill the time. Especially if you quit smoking like I did last last year (or the year before).

The plot thickens...you're retired?

Escaflown4 · Post by **Escaflown4** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:49 pm

Geez, so many Joe fans here. Any of ya here rooting for Transformers? If you were fond of the 80's cartoon series, you should check out Takara's current Masterpiece line.

Optimus Prime

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-MASTER ... dZViewItem

Megatron

http://cgi.ebay.com/TAKARA-MASTERPIECE- ... dZViewItem

Starscream

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-MP-03- ... dZViewItem

They are fully transformable and look practically exactly like their cartoon counterparts. You never thought Megatron can look this good as a toy. Check them links out.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:29 pm

I've got a WORMS that I should probably have graded then....

Those Transformers in the link are incredible. I don't know what else to say about those other than that....

Escaflown4 · Post by **Escaflown4** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:56 am

Jay Tomio wrote:
I dig transformers to, but unlike Robotech/MAcross I don't the non-vintage toys (the new robotech stuff is awesome IMHO). The only non-vintage toy I have is the Sunstorm exclusive becuase I do focus on the Seekers.

I root for Transformers only because I want it to succeed and start an 80's cartoon revival so all these MIB JOE's I'm sitting on become a goldmine.

...and Jazz kicks *SQUEE*.

've got a WORMS that I should probably have graded then.... Wink
The key is to have the original antenna. I don't think you will get $100 unless it's still in the factory bag (which is in a vehicles drivers case - kind of like moc) - around $35-$45 seems likely if it's drop dead mint however loose and complete.

I used to have a huge collection of Vintage Macross figures back a few years ago. I sold a majority of it before prices crashed hard on ebay due to Yamato and Bandai flooding the market with new valkyries. I remember back then the Bandai 1/55 Elintseekers and SuperOstriches were shooting for over a grand each! As of right now, I'm happy with the new Yamato valkyries especially the 1/48 scale line.

Escaflown4 · Post by **Escaflown4** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:30 am

Jay Tomio wrote:When it coems to Robotech/Macross I'm not too current in that I follow everything that comes out at anywhere near a timely manner (one reason is that I think at the official site 75% of the members are either consistently idiotic or just simply act their age)

The Milia Fallyna Jenius’s VF-1J Super Valkyrie (1/48 - with the Yamato Superparts) is the last one I bought and I love it.

Yeah most of the folks at Robotech's forum are arrogant. The forum I used to frequent alot and was also a forum moderator at one point is Macrossworld.com's forum. They're usually more knowledgable and keep the latest updates on new Macross stuff. Graham, the administrator of the board, has direct personal connection with Yamato. I'm actually looking forward in getting the new 1/60 YF-19 with FastPacks from Macross Plus.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:57 pm

Jay Tomio wrote: The key is to have the original antenna. I don't think you will get $100 unless it's still in the factory bag (which is in a vehicles drivers case - kind of like moc) - around $35-$45 seems likely if it's drop dead mint however loose and complete.

Can you insert a picture of what you mean by original antenna? Do you mean the one that is molded onto the helmet or something else that I'll have to dig out of a box? Pics, yo!!!

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:27 pm

IMJ wrote:
Jay Tomio wrote: The key is to have the original antenna. I don't think you will get $100 unless it's still in the factory bag (which is in a vehicles drivers case - kind of like moc) - around $35-$45 seems likely if it's drop dead mint however loose and complete.
Can you insert a picture of what you mean by original antenna? Do you mean the one that is molded onto the helmet or something else that I'll have to dig out of a box? Pics, yo!!!

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:28 pm

Other than this site, YoJoe.com is one of those rare web sites I could browse for hours...

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:30 pm

I remember last year there were these little display stands for GI Joe figures solicited. They didn't include the figure, but each stand was targeted to specific figures. Each one had a stand and dog tags and then there were additional accessories for each figure. I think they even included a reproduction of the original file card.

Anybody know what I'm talking about or what happened to them? Did they ever ship? They looked pretty cool and I wanted a set but I haven't seen anything else about them.