Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 02:23:35 PM
What is the Holy Grail of your collection? Your Flagg; the first fig you got as a kid; a very rare item...? Post a pic if possible and tell us why this item is the jewel of your collection!
Post by: Sundance on March 23, 2011, 03:43:57 PM
my crown jewel is probably my Skystriker. it's my crown jewel because it's in pretty good condition and is complete and it was my favourite toy as a kid. and still is.
Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 03:52:06 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
i still want my holy grails: a complete WHALE, a complete Mauler and a complete Tomahawk. in fact, i'm pretty sure I'll never get them.
Never say never..
(http://http://www.clipzik.com/images/posts/justin-bieber-feat-jaden-smith-never-say-never.jpg)
Post by: Sundance on March 23, 2011, 03:54:49 PM
Post by: Redmao on March 23, 2011, 03:55:18 PM
Post by: dodge822 on March 23, 2011, 04:18:50 PM
then:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/defiant.jpg)
even though it is not complete
and lastly
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/shark.jpg)
just because it is the only one i have ever seen being a proto type
Post by: morgardee on March 23, 2011, 04:29:08 PM
I don't think there is anything I'm really after right now.
I do need most of Night Force stuff and i love the figures from Europe but none of that is "Gotta have" for me. If it was, I would have the night force stuff by now.
There is only a few ARAH pieces I still need and I don't even remember what they are anymore. I guess once I took down my Joe room I sort of lodt the drive to complete the set.
Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 04:47:02 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
I do need most of Night Force stuff...
Same here! I have 3 or 4 figures and 0 vehicules.. the originals were all superior IMO!
Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 04:49:37 PM
Quote from: "Redmao"
My childhood Joes of course.
You still have them? We want to see some pics......
Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 05:12:04 PM
(http://http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/rickman-12/DSCN1032.jpg?1300914297)
(http://http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/rickman-12/DSCN1033.jpg?1300914335)
It's a MIB Rolling Thunder signed by Guy Cassaday, the original designer behind this beast!
Post by: Sundance on March 23, 2011, 05:22:18 PM
doesn't appeal to me at all today...
Post by: Jon S. on March 23, 2011, 05:25:57 PM
But I've got one now. :)
('85 Snake Eyes also, but I got one of those back in the 90's)
Post by: ARROW on March 23, 2011, 06:13:50 PM
The second isn't a Joe-item---its an original edition 1/43 scale Corgi Batmobile.
And the third is the POC wave 3 Snake-eyes. Hands-down my favourite small GIJOE type toy figure. Period. Nothing beats it, and I imagine nothing ever will.
If I had to pick a Joe vehicle..........the Night Attack Copter, sure, its modern, but I think its the best aerial vehicle in the entire line--its just captures my imagination more than anything else they have done.
Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 06:57:46 PM
Quote from: "ARROW"
...its just captures my imagination more than anything else they have done.
That's the most important thing! +1 to that..
Post by: bandonov on March 23, 2011, 08:02:37 PM
(http://http://www.yojoe.com/faq/pdd/pddcard.jpg)
The 1997 Pimp Daddy Destro!
Post by: bandonov on March 23, 2011, 08:10:18 PM
Post by: turner on March 23, 2011, 08:16:40 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 23, 2011, 08:32:39 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on March 23, 2011, 09:26:09 PM
And +1 for the 5h4rk shout-out to vintage goodness!
Post by: bandonov on March 23, 2011, 09:27:14 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Actually I'm thinking of selling all my 25th, ME, RoC, PoC stuff.. I'm tired of all those pricey modern exclusives! I'd rather spend my money on the vintage stuff.. Stay tuned and visit the 5h4rK's b/s/t list often..
I call First Dibs!
Post by: condor knight on March 23, 2011, 09:53:17 PM
Quote from: "dodge822"
my holy grails are: the original 87 outback i got as a kid (he was my first joe)
then:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/defiant.jpg)
even though it is not complete
and lastly
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/shark.jpg)
just because it is the only one i have ever seen being a proto type
Memories of my old defiant :'(
My holy grail is my USS Flagg and Terror Drome both are white.
Post by: dodge822 on March 23, 2011, 10:26:55 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
My grail is the Flagg.
And +1 for the 5h4rk shout-out to vintage goodness!
that was my grail, untill i sold it to you grunt, now i am looking for a new one again :'(
Post by: garling23 on March 23, 2011, 11:27:31 PM
Post by: dodge822 on March 24, 2011, 12:51:31 AM
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/masher_metalface.jpg)
just working on the details
Post by: bandonov on March 24, 2011, 08:11:15 AM
Post by: SnowHawk on March 24, 2011, 08:25:41 AM
I found a guy on Kijiji who was selling his complete collection to buy an engagement ring for a girl he met on the internet. I paid $70 for the Flagg, and I paid $70 for the Terror-Drome. I bought 17 other pieces from him at the same time. He also threw in a copy of G.I. Joe #1, cause he had 2. I got Larry Hama to sign it last year at CJC.
It took me a couple weeks to clean everything up and restore it. When I finished unpacking the Flagg, I found a Mobile Command Center in the bottom of the box. I already had one, so I took the best pieces of each to make one mint condition MCC. I gave the left over one to my son for his collection.
The Flagg is sometimes a curse, because of where it is in my basement, my wife will walk and bump into it and I will have to set all the Joes up again. But I wouldn't get rid of it for anything.
Post by: morgardee on March 24, 2011, 08:39:52 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Actually I'm thinking of selling all my 25th, ME, RoC, PoC stuff.. I'm tired of all those pricey modern exclusives! I'd rather spend my money on the vintage stuff.. Stay tuned and visit the 5h4rK's b/s/t list often..
I need the Walmart stuff from a year or two ago so if you are looking to unload them, let me know. The Cobra Bunker was one of them. I forget the rest.
Post by: bandonov on March 24, 2011, 08:57:39 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Actually I'm thinking of selling all my 25th, ME, RoC, PoC stuff.. I'm tired of all those pricey modern exclusives! I'd rather spend my money on the vintage stuff.. Stay tuned and visit the 5h4rK's b/s/t list often..I need the Walmart stuff from a year or two ago so if you are looking to unload them, let me know. The Cobra Bunker was one of them. I forget the rest.
G.I. Joe Movie The Rise of Cobra Exclusive Heatseek Missile System
G.I. Joe Movie The Rise of Cobra Exclusive Laser Artillery Weapon
G.I. Joe Movie The Rise of Cobra Exclusive Surveillance Port
G.I. Joe Movie The Rise of Cobra Exclusive Outpost Defender
I paid alot to secure my set... Hopeful you get a deal!
Post by: turner on March 24, 2011, 09:02:31 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 24, 2011, 10:49:20 AM
Quote from: "garling23"
...i hope to one day get one and share it with one of my other holy grails, my son!
+1 to that!
Post by: 5h4rK on March 24, 2011, 10:53:50 AM
Quote from: "dodge822"
if all goes well i could have my other holy grails soon:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/masher_metalface.jpg)
just working on the details
:o lucky guy! :P
Post by: Radio Guy on March 24, 2011, 11:03:02 PM
Post by: Propergrounds on March 25, 2011, 08:46:34 AM
The USS flagg, terror drome and defiant.
Now ive got them, but have no space for the flagg, so its boxed up in my closet.
I got the flagg off an old lady out in the country for $50.
(but had to pay $200 to complete it on Evilbay)
Still a pretty good deal.
Post by: Talon on March 25, 2011, 11:28:19 AM
Flagg, Terror Drome, completing my damaged Defiant as a launch vehicle for the Crusader, complete Defiant, Crusader, completing my incomplete MCC
other red flag items: a 3rd Defiant to be converted to Python scale, a Voltron Castle of Lions to be converted to a modern Silent Castle, the Star Wars Episode 1 Royal Starship as a Destro Aircraft.
Here's hoping I win the lottery someday
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 25, 2011, 12:52:42 PM
My remaining Holy grails are:
Cobra Commander v.1.5 (it just ain't Cobra without the Commander w/Dome face plate)
Star Duster in loose C10 shape (seriously, already that this character is well sought, mine is in perfect shape)
Hammerhead w/ driver complete (I just love vehicles that can split up in several small vehicles, this is perhaps the culminating form of that type of vehicle IMO though not entirely perfect, but sure beats the crap out of 25th and later stuff out there in this specific category)
Cobra Bugg (I just think this is one of the vehicles that is best for the compact interior compartments concept combined with diversified playvalue. Plus that Bugg has one of the more curious and bulky forms but don't let that fool you: it is ingeniously worked around in the smaller details if you have a chance to hold one in your hands)
TerrorDrome (the ultimate Cobra piece IMO. Doesn't matter if you're an army builder or not, this is the ultimate "Barbie house" for your Cobra forces)
And especially,
1988 Light Foot (that figure means everything to me because it represents what I love so much in general: science fiction, military, primary colours, holographic effects...Madelman!!!!)
Post by: gunghoeddie on March 25, 2011, 02:31:47 PM
i can go and forget i'm an adult with bills to pay and work hassle and be a child again it doesn't hurt anyone and it makes me happy, it also has opened new doors to meet people i would never of met and to be part of something world wide talking to you guys and finding out and seeing how different but yet universal our hobby is, for me that is the holy grail.
and the mint in box action force stuff is pretty cool too :wink:
Post by: 5h4rK on March 25, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
Quote from: "gunghoeddie"
good question this, for me the holy grail is everything i have in the collection as i only collect from the era of my childhood which is what makes it for me.
i can go and forget i'm an adult with bills to pay and work hassle and be a child again it doesn't hurt anyone and it makes me happy, it also has opened new doors to meet people i would never of met and to be part of something world wide talking to you guys and finding out and seeing how different but yet universal our hobby is, for me that is the holy grail.
and the mint in box action force stuff is pretty cool too :wink:
Best reply so far! +1 to that!
Post by: BHMike on March 25, 2011, 04:02:06 PM
(http://http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2616/63/65/517628365/n517628365_1591806_3289507.jpg)
The big brown box is a BHT toy store made by a 6 year old customer of mine (11 now). He had to do a project on his favourite place in the entire world - and it turned out to be my place... not TRU or Disney. ;)
The guy in the case on the left is a custom headsculpt of me made by our own Loop about 8 years ago.
The rest of the items on that shelf hold special meanings for me as well and are things I'll never part with.
Post by: Redmao on March 25, 2011, 04:51:09 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 25, 2011, 05:49:28 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
(http://http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2616/63/65/517628365/n517628365_1591806_3289507.jpg)
The guy in the case on the left is a custom headsculpt of me made by our own Loop about 8 years ago.
Nice stuff Mike..do you have a close-up pic of that custom figure?
Post by: BHMike on March 25, 2011, 08:02:55 PM
Not currently. But I can get one later on if it crosses my mind. There's also a Doc Brown head on that shelf.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 25, 2011, 09:04:38 PM
Post by: commandermindbender on March 26, 2011, 12:03:07 PM
(http://http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh195/redlinejay/DSC04222.jpg)
(http://http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh195/redlinejay/DSC04225.jpg)
Post by: Realboss on March 26, 2011, 12:40:30 PM
None Joe grails are my four Centurion 8" figures: Jake Rockwell, Ace MaCloud, Max Ray, and Doc Terror.
Post by: bandonov on March 26, 2011, 12:41:40 PM
(http://http://bountyhuntertoys.com/store/images/canjoe09.JPG)
Post by: Realboss on March 26, 2011, 12:48:26 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "dodge822"if all goes well i could have my other holy grails soon:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/masher_metalface.jpg)
just working on the details
:o lucky guy! :P
I always wanted one of those when I was a kid but they were way too expensive. I loved the whole line. Made by Tonka right?
And Mike I think the BHT store is awesome! Definitely priceless.
Post by: BHMike on March 26, 2011, 02:59:16 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
None Joe grails are my four Centurion 8" figures: Jake Rockwell, Ace MaCloud, Max Ray, and Doc Terror.
You know, I have a complete set of Centurion figures, vehicles - etc. Missing one helmet... or part.... I forget.
Totally forgot I had it until now.
Post by: dodge822 on March 26, 2011, 04:25:31 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Quote from: "dodge822"if all goes well i could have my other holy grails soon:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/masher_metalface.jpg)
just working on the details
:o lucky guy! :P
I always wanted one of those when I was a kid but they were way too expensive. I loved the whole line. Made by Tonka right?
And Mike I think the BHT store is awesome! Definitely priceless.
yes that is a 1986 Tonka Steel Monster: Masher Vehicle, with Metal Face driver.
Post by: bandonov on March 26, 2011, 04:34:28 PM
Post by: dodge822 on March 26, 2011, 06:13:15 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "dodge822"if all goes well i could have my other holy grails soon:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/masher_metalface.jpg)
just working on the details
everything is in order, now to wait paitently for the mail to bring it to me, HURRY UP!
Post by: formbx257 on March 26, 2011, 07:50:12 PM
I'm still looking for a loose and complete 1983 die-cast MMS (I wouldn't mind getting Canadian carded versions of all the other die-cast vehicles - minus the HAL, which I'm happy to now have).
(http://http://www.klrtech.com/gijoeviperglider.JPG)
(http://http://www.klrtech.com/gijoediecasthal2.JPG)
Post by: turner on March 27, 2011, 10:09:34 AM
Quote from: "formbx257"
I'm still looking for a loose and complete 1983 die-cast MMS (I wouldn't mind getting Canadian carded versions of all the other die-cast vehicles - minus the HAL, which I'm happy to now have).
Hey man, this guys has a diecast MMS. I'm not sure if it's complete.
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-b ... -list.html (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-buy-sell-trade/39431-citizendan1sts-f-s-t-list.html)
Post by: Propergrounds on March 27, 2011, 04:33:24 PM
my dreadnok air and ground assaults, and my cobra Tank (black mobat)
Post by: 5h4rK on March 28, 2011, 11:11:36 AM
Quote from: "formbx257"
I recently got a 1983 Viper glider (been waiting for someone to sell one within Canada for a long, long while). It's not mint, but at least its in one piece.
I'm still looking for a loose and complete 1983 die-cast MMS (I wouldn't mind getting Canadian carded versions of all the other die-cast vehicles - minus the HAL, which I'm happy to now have).
(http://http://www.klrtech.com/gijoeviperglider.JPG)
(http://http://www.klrtech.com/gijoediecasthal2.JPG)
Wow, that glider is in very nice condition form!
Post by: Realboss on March 31, 2011, 01:18:49 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "Realboss"None Joe grails are my four Centurion 8" figures: Jake Rockwell, Ace MaCloud, Max Ray, and Doc Terror.
You know, I have a complete set of Centurion figures, vehicles - etc. Missing one helmet... or part.... I forget.
Totally forgot I had it until now.
Mike, do you have a Rex Charger(red and beige figure)? They were produced in very limited quantities with the Indian and Drone figures Before the line was canceled. The only original I don't have is Hacker.
Post by: dodge822 on April 08, 2011, 12:21:12 AM
haven't had time to clean it properly yet
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/060.jpg)
gun is movable up and down
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/061.jpg)
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/062.jpg)
the bar in between the seats is connected to a leaver at the back, to control the steering
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/065.jpg)
also point of intrest, frame is all made of the metal that tonka used to use, and the blade turns left and right, also can be raised and lowered, and yes gijoes do fit inside. (not yet tried a 25th)
Post by: bandonov on April 08, 2011, 07:53:51 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on April 08, 2011, 08:46:10 AM
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/060.jpg)
Next grail is:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/mopp_080930_01_z1978_dodge_lil_red_express.jpg)
Post by: dodge822 on April 08, 2011, 09:50:30 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
The Masher rules! ;D
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/060.jpg)
Next grail is:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/mopp_080930_01_z1978_dodge_lil_red_express.jpg)
have to wait few more years for that one lol
Post by: 5h4rK on April 08, 2011, 09:59:36 AM
Quote from: "dodge822"
Next grail is:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/mopp_080930_01_z1978_dodge_lil_red_express.jpg)
have to wait few more years for that one lol
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Btw dodge, what is that model? I'm searching for a '77 RamCharger these days (My dad had one when I was a kid and I love that truck) I want to drive my father's old ride....... Please, I don't wanna hear any jokes 'bout my mom! ;D
Post by: bandonov on April 08, 2011, 10:11:08 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Btw dodge, what is that model? I'm searching for a '77 RamCharger these days (My dad had one when I was a kid and I love that truck) I want to drive my father's old ride....... Please, I don't wanna hear any jokes 'bout my mom! ;D
(http://http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2283585.gif)
Post by: 5h4rK on April 08, 2011, 10:30:08 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Btw dodge, what is that model? I'm searching for a '77 RamCharger these days (My dad had one when I was a kid and I love that truck) I want to drive my father's old ride....... Please, I don't wanna hear any jokes 'bout my mom! ;D
(http://http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2283585.gif)
I know, I know.. take one of my Timbits please!
Post by: dodge822 on April 08, 2011, 03:46:42 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "dodge822"Next grail is:
(http://http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp221/dodge822/mopp_080930_01_z1978_dodge_lil_red_express.jpg)
have to wait few more years for that one lol
Btw dodge, what is that model? I'm searching for a '77 RamCharger these days (My dad had one when I was a kid and I love that truck) I want to drive my father's old ride....... Please, I don't wanna hear any jokes 'bout my mom! ;D
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that is a 78 dodge lil red express truck, the ramcahrgers are a nice ride, i always wanted one myself (still do)
the ramcharger was made from 1974 - 1993 (roughly when the durango came out) you can find them cheap enough every now and then:
toronto
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicle ... Z271082407 (http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1991-Dodge-Ramcharger-4x4-W0QQAdIdZ271082407)
Montreal
http://qc.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicule ... Z267296946 (http://qc.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicules-autos-et-camions-1984-Dodge-Ramcharger-W0QQAdIdZ267296946)
Post by: 5h4rK on April 11, 2011, 02:56:32 PM
(http://http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/kj/110320/670r4/0449m2g_20.jpeg)
Post by: dodge822 on April 11, 2011, 11:38:33 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Thx for the links dodge..saw this one and I think I'm in love!
(http://http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/kj/110320/670r4/0449m2g_20.jpeg)
that is a power wagon though not ramcharger, nice all the same.