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General Joe Talk / Re: Ever been embarrassed by your hobby?
« on: August 11, 2009, 04:35:12 PM »
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
I have never once been ashamed or scared to admit that I collect, and like toys.

If you feel the need to hide it, then you're in the wrong hobby.

Well said, Mike.

Cheers,
Ian

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General Joe Talk / Re: Wal~Marts Fall Toy Modular.
« on: August 11, 2009, 11:51:18 AM »
Dropped by my local Wally-World a half hour ago and they had zero G.I. Joe product. I thought I'd take a gander but was disappointed. Maybe later this week.

Got a look at a 12" Snake Eyes Movie Figure at Zellers last night. Yuck!  :-  I did like the Snow Job figure and vehicle though - might have to go back for that one.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

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General Joe Talk / Re: Ever been embarrassed by your hobby?
« on: August 11, 2009, 09:25:30 AM »
No. I collect other things and when I'm out looking to pick up the latest I make sure that if ever there's a kid around, he or she gets a full look at all the toys. Especially if they talk about how much they want to play with whatever they're looking for. Kids should open their toys and play with them instead of treating them like investments.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

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General Joe Talk / Re: Do collectors hate 12" Joes?
« on: August 10, 2009, 10:17:36 AM »
Those shots are awesome! Love the vacation shot. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

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General Joe Talk / Re: Do collectors hate 12" Joes?
« on: August 08, 2009, 12:53:59 PM »

Me, G.I. Joe and a pair of Major Matt Masons. I think this was taken in '69.


Me and a naked G.I. Joe. My dad was helping me build a camp for Joe. '68 or '69.

I grew up with the 12" figure and I guess that's why I wanted to revisit it - purely sentimental and trying to recapture some of my youth. I have absolutely nothing against any G.I. Joe figure. I just don't get why people can't accept that not everyone likes what they like and put them down for it. Baffling. My mother always said that if you can't say something nice, shut your gaub (or mouth, as it were).

Cheers,
Ian

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General Joe Talk / Re: Do collectors hate 12" Joes?
« on: August 07, 2009, 04:12:04 PM »
I'm not sure why we need to pass anything off as action figures or dolls or whatever you want to call them Canuklehead. Can't we just enjoy what we like to collect?

B has a point. I grew up with the 12" Joe so it has meaning to me where I had nothing to do with 3-3/4" Joe. Even so, I don't take shots at people who collect them or dismiss people for collecting them. It's what they love and who am I to judge.

All that sounds pretty cool RealBoss. Sad part is I'm just thinking of getting involved in collecting. I may be focusing on the 12" but there are certainly some of the smaller guys I'd like to pick up. That Snowbank figure is really cool. Hey, does the guy out in London take photos of those mock battles? I'd like to see them.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

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General Joe Talk / Re: Do collectors hate 12" Joes?
« on: August 07, 2009, 01:28:02 PM »
Thanks Mike. Not that it worried me or anything. I just see this split where the two types of collectors take sides and it's sad - we're all in the same boat so, why sink it.

Oh, and that Snowbank figure is one of the best Joes in any size I've ever seen.

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

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General Joe Talk / Do collectors hate 12" Joes?
« on: August 07, 2009, 12:49:29 PM »
I was on her a while back and there were a few people who trashed the 12" figures of old and new. Do collectors hate the 12" G.I. Joe? If you do, why?

Cheers,
Ian
 :P

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Off Topic / Re: Transformers Movie...save your money....
« on: July 08, 2007, 06:54:43 PM »
I just saw Transformers and it was fantastic. I loved it! This film entertained me from the getgo. I'm with Raptor, I may just have to see this in the theatre again.

Cheers,
Recon

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Off Topic / Re: What does every body do for a living?
« on: June 29, 2007, 10:47:35 PM »
Writer. I write freelance for newspaper and magazine (or anything that helps pay the bills). I spent twelve years in advertising writing everything from radio spots to newsletters. Then I went freelance. Just finished my first article for TDmonthly - an on-line magazine for the toy industry.  :o

Cheers,
Recon

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General Joe Talk / Most realistic Joe?
« on: June 28, 2007, 02:53:52 PM »
Hey All,

I'm curious to know which of all the G.I. Joes you think is the most realistic representation of a member of the military.

Thanks,
Recon
 ::)

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Off Topic / Re: Clean Freak, my latest play, now open
« on: June 28, 2007, 02:45:16 PM »
How was the festival? How did the play go? I'll bet it was excellent.

Cheers,
Ian

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