Ultra rare ...
Moderators: Daniel Jackson, greg
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Ultra rare ...
Well this book is a lot more rare than I thought. You almost never see it for sale. The COA says it was limited to 500, but I messaged back and forth today with the guy who put this package together and he says the actual number is less than 30. He was the one who stamped them and put the package together as a "thank you" to certain retailers, so he would know. He quit not long after Marvel bought the company; he says the rest of the COAs were tossed.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
- nycjadie
- Especially "dude." And "balls." Those terms work in the tech industry.
- Posts: 7299
- Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:38:36 am
- Valiant fan since: Solar #1
- Favorite character: Rai
- Favorite title: Bloodshot
- Favorite writer: Kindt
- Favorite artist: Too many to choose.
- Location: Virginia
Re: Ultra rare ...
What's funny is the COA states 500, the comic states 5000, and the actuality is 30!
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Re: Ultra rare ...
Yep!
- greg
- The admin around here must be getting old and soft.
- Posts: 22862
- Joined: Wed Feb 04, 2004 9:39:27 am
- Valiant fan since: Rai #0
- Favorite character: Depends on title
- Favorite title: Depends on writer
- Favorite writer: Depends on artist
- Favorite artist: Depends on character
- Location: Indoors
- Contact:
Re: Ultra rare ...
I know a certain Dynasuck company that has done the same thing for decades.nycjadie wrote:What's funny is the COA states 500, the comic states 5000, and the actuality is 30!
But for an Ultraverse book, I'll give this one a HUGE congrats!
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Ultra rare ...
This one is a by-product of Marvel buying Malibu and then dumping the whole thing. The guy who was Malibu's marketing manager would put a little package of goodies together including this book. He said he wouldn't stamp them until they were going out, although all the COAs were done ahead of time. Not long after that everybody else left, and tons of Ultraverse incentive books were thrown in the trash including this stuff.
The 5,000 number is something that was done with every Ultraverse No. 1, just a limited version of a book with some foil on it (like the Valiant gold books).
I've been trying for years to find out just how much stuff was tossed and what happened to the rest.
The 5,000 number is something that was done with every Ultraverse No. 1, just a limited version of a book with some foil on it (like the Valiant gold books).
I've been trying for years to find out just how much stuff was tossed and what happened to the rest.
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Re: Ultra rare ...
Wrote about it on my bloggy thing.
https://cheepultraverse.wordpress.com/2 ... s-is-rare/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://cheepultraverse.wordpress.com/2 ... s-is-rare/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- lorddunlow
- I think you might be a closeted Canadian.
- Posts: 13562
- Joined: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:51:31 pm
Re: Ultra rare ...
I need to stay away from that. I don't need another addiction. I really like Ultraverse a lot. It rivaled my Valiant love.depluto wrote:Wrote about it on my bloggy thing.
https://cheepultraverse.wordpress.com/2 ... s-is-rare/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
*SQUEE* your science, I have a machine gun.
- Chiclo
- I'm Chiclo. My strong Dongs paid off well.
- Posts: 21699
- Joined: Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:09:11 am
- Favorite character: Kris
- Location: Texas
- Contact:
Re: Ultra rare ...
When I saw the title of the thread, this issue was my guess.
Still quite something to see, though.
Still quite something to see, though.
- Ramses818
- Rockin' out in Torquehalla
- Posts: 2449
- Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:46:41 pm
- Valiant fan since: X-O Manowar 14
- Favorite character: Rai
- Favorite title: X-o but maybe soon to be Rai
- Favorite writer: Joshua Dysart
- Favorite artist: Clayton Crain
- Location: Southern California
Re: Ultra rare ...
Does that mean that all my old ultraverse books are suddenly rare.? I have a lot of the premium books because I knew one of the higher-ups in the company. LOL
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Re: Ultra rare ...
Depends ... what you got?
- Chiclo
- I'm Chiclo. My strong Dongs paid off well.
- Posts: 21699
- Joined: Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:09:11 am
- Favorite character: Kris
- Location: Texas
- Contact:
Re: Ultra rare ...
Pics or GTFO.Ramses818 wrote:Does that mean that all my old ultraverse books are suddenly rare.? I have a lot of the premium books because I knew one of the higher-ups in the company. LOL
- lorddunlow
- I think you might be a closeted Canadian.
- Posts: 13562
- Joined: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:51:31 pm
Re: Ultra rare ...
+1Chiclo wrote:Pics or GTFO.Ramses818 wrote:Does that mean that all my old ultraverse books are suddenly rare.? I have a lot of the premium books because I knew one of the higher-ups in the company. LOL
*SQUEE* your science, I have a machine gun.
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Re: Ultra rare ...
You mean like this?
- lorddunlow
- I think you might be a closeted Canadian.
- Posts: 13562
- Joined: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:51:31 pm
Re: Ultra rare ...
Whoa.
I really need to get some of those. They were a holy grail item when I was first collecting.
I really need to get some of those. They were a holy grail item when I was first collecting.
*SQUEE* your science, I have a machine gun.
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Re: Ultra rare ...
It's pretty easy to put together a set of silvers for $40 or less. Golds are considerably harder. I expect the next Strangers or Hardcase gold on eBay to go well past $100.lorddunlow wrote:Whoa.
I really need to get some of those. They were a holy grail item when I was first collecting.
But yeah, back in the day these were such a huge deal. So damn nice looking, too.
- nycjadie
- Especially "dude." And "balls." Those terms work in the tech industry.
- Posts: 7299
- Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:38:36 am
- Valiant fan since: Solar #1
- Favorite character: Rai
- Favorite title: Bloodshot
- Favorite writer: Kindt
- Favorite artist: Too many to choose.
- Location: Virginia
Re: Ultra rare ...
I nearly bought a collection based solely on a set of these being in there. Then I went to ebay and saw how cheap they are...
- Ramses818
- Rockin' out in Torquehalla
- Posts: 2449
- Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:46:41 pm
- Valiant fan since: X-O Manowar 14
- Favorite character: Rai
- Favorite title: X-o but maybe soon to be Rai
- Favorite writer: Joshua Dysart
- Favorite artist: Clayton Crain
- Location: Southern California
Re: Ultra rare ...
I have nothing like that! Lol. I was never big in Ultra verse but I know I have a few of the ones stamped "5000" and only 3 or 4 holograms. I know I had "The Stangers" stamped and the silver (I never even knew there was a gold version) because I liked them. I think I have a Prime silver and Freex stamped, but I will have to dig. I had no idea any of this was worth hanging onto. Glad I found this thread!depluto wrote:You mean like this?
- Ramses818
- Rockin' out in Torquehalla
- Posts: 2449
- Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:46:41 pm
- Valiant fan since: X-O Manowar 14
- Favorite character: Rai
- Favorite title: X-o but maybe soon to be Rai
- Favorite writer: Joshua Dysart
- Favorite artist: Clayton Crain
- Location: Southern California
Re: Ultra rare ...
And thanks for the love guys! Lollorddunlow wrote:+1Chiclo wrote:Pics or GTFO.Ramses818 wrote:Does that mean that all my old ultraverse books are suddenly rare.? I have a lot of the premium books because I knew one of the higher-ups in the company. LOL
- omega_override
- Get those scissors away from my coupons
- Posts: 335
- Joined: Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:03:35 pm
- Valiant fan since: 2014
- Location: Mobile, Alabama
Re: Ultra rare ...
I honestly did not know that "gold" versions of the Holographic #1's existed until recentlydepluto wrote:You mean like this?
The "rarest" things I have when it comes to Ultraverse are a handful of Newsprint editions of various titles, the Prototype #1 Steve Englehart misprint included
- GGSAE
- Getting that sauce across the border ain't easy.
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:23:19 pm
- Location: Otown
Re: Ultra rare ...
I'll sell you a set of silvers plus the ultraforce gold for $45 shipped if you want....lorddunlow wrote:Whoa.
I really need to get some of those. They were a holy grail item when I was first collecting.
- GGSAE
- Getting that sauce across the border ain't easy.
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:23:19 pm
- Location: Otown
Re: Ultra rare ...
Dang Depluto! I still need a few golds for my set, I have some extras of Mantra and Free-X if you're up for a trade? I've also noticed these have sold quick briskly recently, and X-O's 9.8s are pretty cheap considering how hard these are to find in 9.8.depluto wrote:You mean like this?
- lorddunlow
- I think you might be a closeted Canadian.
- Posts: 13562
- Joined: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:51:31 pm
Re: Ultra rare ...
I should find out how much my bonus is this week. I'll definitely take you up on that if I get what I should be getting.GGSAE wrote:I'll sell you a set of silvers plus the ultraforce gold for $45 shipped if you want....lorddunlow wrote:Whoa.
I really need to get some of those. They were a holy grail item when I was first collecting.
*SQUEE* your science, I have a machine gun.
- depluto
- [custom level vored]
- Posts: 19515
- Joined: Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:38:47 pm
- Valiant fan since: Yes
- Favorite character: Yes
- Favorite title: Yes
- Favorite writer: Yes
- Location: Pluto Beach FL
Re: Ultra rare ...
$45 for a full set is a good price, IMO. Definitely cheaper (and much easier) than buying them one at a time once you factor in shipping.
I'm holding on to my extra golds for now ... bought them a few years back and they are in unbelievably flawless condition.
I'm holding on to my extra golds for now ... bought them a few years back and they are in unbelievably flawless condition.
- GGSAE
- Getting that sauce across the border ain't easy.
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:23:19 pm
- Location: Otown
Re: Ultra rare ...
Ya if they're NM/MT you'll never know what the price could be on that....these things have seen an uptick in activity, and they are pretty damn rare. Too bad I didn't see anymore of those finds where I bought the group of golds from that guy that had them in storage.depluto wrote:$45 for a full set is a good price, IMO. Definitely cheaper (and much easier) than buying them one at a time once you factor in shipping.
I'm holding on to my extra golds for now ... bought them a few years back and they are in unbelievably flawless condition.
- GGSAE
- Getting that sauce across the border ain't easy.
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:23:19 pm
- Location: Otown
Re: Ultra rare ...
Sure let me know, I'm shipping from Canada so the cost is probably gonna run me 15-20 alone. I'm willing to give a boardie a deal, just lightening up on some books.lorddunlow wrote:I should find out how much my bonus is this week. I'll definitely take you up on that if I get what I should be getting.GGSAE wrote:I'll sell you a set of silvers plus the ultraforce gold for $45 shipped if you want....lorddunlow wrote:Whoa.
I really need to get some of those. They were a holy grail item when I was first collecting.
If anyone wants one of the golds I'll do $50 shipped for a gold Mantra - limit one per customer. I think I have about 6 or 7 extras left, and one extra Free-X.