JoeCanuck

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Red and white once again! We've restored the classic look of JoeCanuck.

Author Topic: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf  (Read 20608 times)

morgardee

  • Pimp Daddy Destro
  • *****
  • Posts: 5329
  • SNAKE!
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2008, 12:58:36 PM »
Quote from: "FastFord58"
Quote from: "canprime"
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but are the Python Patrol CGs customs?  I didn't think that wave was anywhere near being out yet.

Those are Wave 12 PP CGs. They came from Hong Kong.

Is it cheaper to get them in bulk from Hong Kong?
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged
Night Force, the exact opposite of everything chrome.

FastFord58

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 137
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2008, 03:56:30 PM »
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "FastFord58"
Quote from: "canprime"
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but are the Python Patrol CGs customs?  I didn't think that wave was anywhere near being out yet.

Those are Wave 12 PP CGs. They came from Hong Kong.

Is it cheaper to get them in bulk from Hong Kong?

It depends what you are after. These particular ones I paid about $7 a piece after factoring in shipping but they came loose with  no file cards. Generally I steer away from the figs from Hong Kong because they usually come lacking accessories. These were complete so I snapped some up. It just saves me from having to track them down later on.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

Pete The Greek

  • Administrator
  • Mudslinger Wannabe
  • *****
  • Posts: 2889
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2008, 11:22:01 AM »
Just like FastFord58, I had a vision/goal, similar to the massive diorama.  But it's not going to happen.   

As for the 25th figures, I have set a small cap number for army builders. 10 to 12 is the max.  Only the Crimson Guards, Viper (don't know why for such a crappy figure) and comic pack Iron Grenadiers have reached the cap.  The Snow Serpents and Bats are reaching that number.  Otherwise, I don't want a huge number of the others.  I have enough of the ARAH versions.  So more power to FastFord58 for buying up to 30 of the newer figures. 

I am not a fan of the wooden stands used for displaying the figures.  Too much space between the shelves.

As for the Snow Serpent snow shoes, I just put the shoes back to back and fix then in between the bipod space.
« Last Edit: October 12, 2008, 01:03:10 PM by Pete The Greek »
Logged
Go Leafs Go - just end '67

silentdusty

  • phpBB Frostback Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 253
  • Crusty Ol' Master Warrant Officer
    • View Profile
    • Diowarriors
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2008, 07:55:30 AM »
Wow, my cap is 5 of each, that's as large as my army builders get, and so far I've only managed to do that with a set of DTC Vipers. Though I only have two CG's to go for my 25th.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged
Silent Dusty

FastFord58

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 137
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2008, 10:07:46 AM »
I have a huge order coming from BBTS, so I'll update this soon.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

Wild Weasel

  • phpBB Rookie
  • ****
  • Posts: 35
    • View Profile
    • http://www.theterrordrome.com
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2008, 10:30:24 AM »
Very cool setup. Looking forward to seeing your new additions.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

FastFord58

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 137
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #18 on: November 12, 2008, 09:38:11 AM »
bbts order part 1:

« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

Pete The Greek

  • Administrator
  • Mudslinger Wannabe
  • *****
  • Posts: 2889
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #19 on: November 12, 2008, 12:01:55 PM »
There is a part two?  Part one is alot of stuff to begin with.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged
Go Leafs Go - just end '67

Bandalero

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 186
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2008, 12:48:37 PM »
holy....I'm counting 70 odd carded figs in that Part 1 pic!  Say average is $10 per card and we're already at $700, with some added weight for shipping and it's close to $750!

So umm, who should I send my resume to at your work?
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

FastFord58

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 137
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2008, 11:36:46 PM »
Part 2 and 3 should be hitting tomorrow.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

FastFord58

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 137
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2008, 09:06:32 PM »
2 and 3:

« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged

Bandalero

  • phpBB Joe Canuck Trooper
  • *****
  • Posts: 186
    • View Profile
Re: My 25th collection so far shelf by shelf
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2008, 10:17:15 PM »
I gotta say it's really impressive seeing all those carded figures, by the time Joe's 50th anniversary rolls around these kind of pics will be golden (like how we appreciate any MOC 80s pics).  But I do feel sorta sorry for you bro, you won't see the light of day for months trying to open all that up!  :)
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Logged