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Emags

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Hello from NYC
« on: May 12, 2012, 07:42:57 PM »
Hi, I just joined and wanted to introduce myself.  I am 38 and started collecting as a child in 1982.  Ironically, my first figure was Breaker, which I still have, along with everything else from my childhood.  I stopped collecting in the late '80s and then put everything in my parent's attic. 

I got back to collecting when RoC came out.  I never saw the movie, but started collecting the movie figures and then the PoC figures.  I told myself I would not pick up the 25th figs, but I quickly broke that promise and started buying the figs I had missed from 2007 - 2009, or so.  Then I got into the convention sets and custom figures.  I collect everything, but really aim for completeness of the Joes.

I really just discovered Canada Con and the Canadian mythos recently.  I think it is great and am getting into it now.  Actually, I will be going to the convention in a couple of months.

The aspect of collecting that I really like, is that you always seems to learn more.  There are always some sets, figs or something that you never heard about.....that's the great part about the line and collecting.  Anyway, cheers, glad to join.

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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2012, 08:46:39 PM »
Welcome and I hope you enjoy yourself at the CJC!
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2012, 12:05:02 AM »
welcome
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2012, 02:41:35 AM »
Thanks all, I appreciate it.  Definitely excited about the convention.
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2012, 06:25:41 AM »
welcome to the boards.
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2012, 09:10:59 PM »
welcome
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2012, 02:39:09 AM »
Thank you both!  Good to be on the boards.
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2012, 06:01:59 AM »
Welcome sir!  Look forward to seeing you at the Con!
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2012, 02:26:24 PM »
Thanks, you too.  Looking forward to it.  Got my tickets this week.  Not just need to book the travel arrangements.....thank God for credit card points!
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2012, 02:33:42 PM »
welcome aboard...I'm pretty much like yourself, collecting vintage and Mondern Era. I'm a completist in the ARAH, and a cherry picker on the new stuff.
Cheers!

Crazylegs :)
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2012, 01:21:05 PM »
Thanks, Crazylegs.   I work all day with numbers, so I put together a color coded spreadsheet of the ARAH Joe Roster to track what I have, what I will be getting and customs that I have in process.

 I have a fair amount of customs that I picked up and to be honest, those are generally my favorite Joes.  I definitely appreciate the time and skill required to make them and tip my hat to customizers.  I, on the otherhand, have 0 artistic ability or talent.
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Re: Hello from NYC
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2012, 11:02:43 AM »
Welcome aboard!
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