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We have 4 candidates and are looking for more.

8 Volumes of VEI stories. 34 issues total.

That's the cost of only 15 cents per issue with this program!

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Intrepidxc wrote:... I wonder if I could "review" the TPB since I've read all the individual books that make up the TPBs.
Like Bruce said, you certainly can. I don't own a single TPB but I've posted my reviews on Amazon.com, .ca and .co.uk on all the books that I've read in floppy format :D
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Just before we send off the VEI Lending Library, one more thing was added.... Dinesh Shamdasani and Atom! Freeman had given this project their 100% support and wrote a short little message of the inside front cover of X-O Manowar Vol #1 for those who will be reading these books.

This were done at the Q&W Release Party at Collector's Paradise on July 13th 2013.

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Ha, fantastic! :clap:
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So cool!

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This is so awesome! VEI has the coolest CEO!
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Wow, that's most impressive and heartfelt. :clap:

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Gah! Spoiler alert next time. Now there won't be any surprise when I read these. You know, besides the stories themselves. :P

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I hope you can forgive me for jumping the gun a bit on the Library, but after reading all the current issues to catch up, I liked Harbinger quite a bit so I was able to scrape up enough money outta the budget to go ahead and buy a decent copy of Harbinger Vol. 1 TPB.

And as promised, after I finished reading it, I went ahead and posted my Amazon review of it. 5 stars, of course. :thumb:

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:clap: :thumb:

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After being back from SDCC, this is the final additions to the master book of the VEI Lending Library.

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A few nice additions were done by: Fred Pierce, Hunter Gorinson, Alejandro Arbona and Warren Simons

The VEI Library will finally be sent out this week!

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That looks great! :thumb:

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I want to participate - Sign me up!

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AnthonyF wrote:I want to participate - Sign me up!

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Do you live in Canada?

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Yay! You will be our 5th candidate!

Congratulations. We will PM you shortly with the details!

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AnthonyF wrote:I want to participate - Sign me up!

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Nice one pal, enjoy! :thumb:

Hey String, do you think you could benefit from using the library to catch up on *everything* real quick? Look back through the thread if you need the details of the project. It's a really good one! :D
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hawkeyeps wrote:
AnthonyF wrote:I want to participate - Sign me up!

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Do you live in Canada?
Nope, US of A

Thanks guys!

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Shadowman99 wrote:
AnthonyF wrote:I want to participate - Sign me up!

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Nice one pal, enjoy! :thumb:

Hey String, do you think you could benefit from using the library to catch up on *everything* real quick? Look back through the thread if you need the details of the project. It's a really good one! :D
Yep, I'm already on the list. :thumb:

A terrific idea, really love that the Valiant staff personally support this effort. :clap:

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Hi Everyone!

Updates: The Lending Library has started it's voyage from LA to VA.

Our list of candidates to date are:

1. Dave
2. Squirrel
3. Burrito Boy
4. String
5. AnthonyF

Thank you guys for participating.

To speed things up, we will be sending the 2nd set to String by this week. The first set with the inscriptions will be going to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd candidates.

This is just to speed up the que as we expect more participants for this offer.

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And, not only will we have 2 sets crossing the USA, but we now have the Canadian Lending library ready to ship once we get the word from Hawkeyeps!

As the sets move around, Elery will be posting a map showing their journey so that we can all track it!

If you want to participate, just let Elery or myself know and we'll get you in the que for them. It's a great way to both experience the VEI Universe and then help out VEI in their efforts by doing the reviews on Amazon. A win win for everyone involved.

Now that this is in process and shipping, let's make this a rousing success for both the members here and VEI! Elery an I both look forward to more board members helping us out with this :thumb: .

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Updates:

Lending Library Set is travelling from Evington, VA to Roxboro, NC mid August.

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See where the Valiant Lending Library is now.... :D

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PREVIOUS LOCATION: Northridge, CA
CURRENTLY AT: Evington, VA
NEXT STOP: Roxboro, NC

Total Distance Travelling 2,581 miles

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Ah, Evington.

Close to Lynchburg, a city that I love, up there in the clouds in the mountains.

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Maybe I should just drive them down to you. Or we could meet in Danville! :D

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String... Dave has offered to drive them down to you.. or meet up in Danville!

Sounds like a great idea since you both aren't very far from each other.

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