Secret Santa

[Shogi]

The holiday season is fast approaching and it's time to start spreading the cheer! Joe style! (Or Cobra style if you're into that :) )

Many of us probably don't get too many GI Joe themed presents for the holidays, I know no one in my family will get them for me because they don't want to get me something I already have :p
So to make sure we all get a little Joe love this holiday season, let's start up Hisstank's first annual Secret Santa!

Here's the rules for the secret santa:

1. 15 dollar max limit. if you want to spend more its on you.
2. I'll send you the address and screen name of your santaneer and you are responsible to ship the item. I recommend wrapping it with secret santa somewere on the package so the recipitent knows what its for.
3. Loose figs (same with vehicles) are ok as long as they're complete and are not junk (I'm leaving the definition of junk to you guys, please be courteous of your santaneer).
4. Vintage, rah, new sculpt or 25th is up to you, the santa.
5. To make sure everyone gets their package please post here so your santa knows you got it. You dont have to say what you got if you dont want. Just that you received it.
6. Christmas time is a busy time of year for the post office. Please keep this in mind when you ship your item.
7. If you want to post a wishlist then I recommend do it here following the deadline immediately. (Personally I just check peoples want lists, if they have one)

Deadline to get me your name and address is Monday, Dec. 3rd

List of members: (Members with a * next to their name have already sent me their mailing info)

1982RULEZ *
amaro *
bigbadwolfdaddy *
Blowtorch *
bluebikerboy1 *
ceraurus *
C.I.A.D. *
CrazyBones *
Derek2783 *
DESTRO *
flash70 *
flywheels *
GunghosLipHair *
gunslingercbr *
Irid70 *
jjsvipers *
Mindbender M.D. *
Monkeywrench *
Old Joe *
Phorpus *
Shin-Gouki *
Shogi *
swafus *
The Commander *
The Fridge *
the_loud_master *
vega-1 *
Xerofall *

The Post Office says the deadlines for getting mail to people by Christmas is:
December 15th for Parcel Post
December 20th for Priority Mail

Still need addresses from:

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

sounds cool.I am game

[swafus]

I am definitely onboard! I haven't gotten a joe gift since I was 11!

[DESTRO]

Sign me up!

[C.I.A.D.]

You can definitely count me in! :D

I don't really care if I get something I already have. It'll be new, as I never had that item as a gift from _____ before :D.

Now, whoever gets me, don't send a raptor with broken eagle feet. That's just wrong, man. WRONG! lol :D

Oh, some quick SPAM: Outback, clean out your inbox.

[Obiwanjacoby]

i actually think this is a great idea.

i'm down. only problem i see is getting something you already have.

It's the thought that counts anyway. My brother-in-law sent me a carded Duke once, knowing I already had the same one loose.

I've found in the past that Cobra Hydro-Sleds and basic army builders are totally the way to go with other Joe collectors when you want to send a nice little "thank you" and you don't know what they already got. They look great and they're not too crazy on the wallet.

-PJ

[The Commander]

Count me in, this is a great idea!!!

[Shogi]

i actually think this is a great idea.

i'm down. only problem i see is getting something you already have.


That's the exact reason why we have the idea about making a wishlist (I already have enough of some figures :) )

[1982RULEZ]

I'm game!!

I love doing the secret Santa game!!!

[C.I.A.D.]

That's the exact reason why we have the idea about making a wishlist (I already have enough of some figures :) )


C'mon, you can NEVER have too many Dukes, Cobra Commanders, Storm Shadows or Snake Eyes figures!

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

According to Hasbro at least lol

[ceraurus]

This is a wonderful idea! I'm up for it.

NOW I'm in the Christmas spirit!!

[C.I.A.D.]

According to Hasbro at least lol


C'mon, BBWD! Hasbro has their finger right on the pulse of the collecting community! :D

Seriously though, the wish list is definitely a good idea. However, I hope people keep in mind that there is a financial limit set....but that it's OK to go over that limit. (so whomever gets me, please know that I want a complete defiant complex with umbilical cord :D)

[the_loud_master]

yes! im on board.

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

C'mon, BBWD! Hasbro has their finger right on the pulse of the collecting community! :D

Seriously though, the wish list is definitely a good idea. However, I hope people keep in mind that there is a financial limit set....but that it's OK to go over that limit. (so whomever gets me, please know that I want a complete defiant complex with umbilical cord :D)
Tell ya what C, I will get ya that if u find me a MIB Flagg

[Shogi]

(so whomever gets me, please know that I want a complete defiant complex with umbilical cord :D)


Right! So You'll get a white cardboard box (In a similar Defiant shape) with a straw hanging out :D

Seriously though, you all can start making up wish lists in this thread

[C.I.A.D.]

LMAO, Shogi & BBWD.


BBWD - How about we compromise. I will get you the Flagg...but understand that it will be Ooalb's Flagg. I will "borrow" it from him. You didn't see anything, capiche?

Shogi - LMAO. Dude, make sure it's a bendy straw. At least give SOME realism to it, dangit! :D

[swafus]

All wishing aside, I'll be happy just to get something different and hopefully do the same with you guys. I'm not gonna go overboard or anything but I've got some good multiples and various goodies that I can definitely part with. and if I get CIAD I promise "no link talbots"! lol

[DESTRO]

Kitbash or Customs are always good gifts.

[C.I.A.D.]

Kitbash or Customs are always good gifts.

I know what you're hinting at...and I am not mailing you my MCC :p

[Shogi]

I didn't even think about customs! I know a local collector/seller who always gives me a 1/2 off discount so I usually buy a lot from him for me and whoever I'm a secret santa for around the holidays

[swafus]

I know what you're hinting at...and I am not mailing you my MCC :p

Dude I would give you one of my kidneys for that MCC!!

[Phorpus]

Yeah, sounds cool. Haven't had the chance to do any Secret Santa stuff since forever.

I guess I could use some Sigma 6 stuff since I missed pretty much the entire few years of the line and all I have is Flint and Samurai Storm Shadow. Also I have all of the 25th I need so far but I could really use a Beachhead.

But anything's fine, of course. Just nice to see a board being so friendly.

[Irid70]

I'm down.

I think this is a great idea. I won't post a wish list; I'll just accept whatever fate sends.

[Shin-Gouki]

I'm your Huckleberry (Sorry was watching Tombstone) I'm in.

[The Fridge]

Great idea! I'm in.
(by the way, I have everything but a Gold DDP:D )

[Blowtorch]

Oh what the hell I'm in too. I have a want list somewhere around here. After all I've felt more at home here than any other Joe site.

[bluebikerboy1]

im in. whoever gets me just surprise me. i guarantee it will be the only gi joe related gift i get this year lol.

[GunghosLipHair]

im down as well.
my wish list would be VvV BATs.
or any vehicle at all

this is a great idea/

[gunslingercbr]

Count me in!

EDIT with wish list:

wouldn't mind some Sigma stuff -- but nothing ninja or the 2.5 scale stuff. anything 25th would do.

or I'll take figure bubbles and plastic inserts the figures rest in (strange, I know).

[amaro]

This sounds fun!
I'll probably make you a custom.

...But not my Sigma 6 A-Team figures

[C.I.A.D.]

This sounds fun!
I'll probably make you a custom.

...But not my Sigma 6 A-Team figures


BOOOOOOOOO! Those A-Team figures ROCK!

If you pick me, I better get Murdock, dammit! ;) :D

[CrazyBones]

Shogi did this on the "other" boards and it was a lot of fun.

I'm in and thanks for putting this together again Shogi.


Wants:

I prefer older stuff 82-87. I army build Night Vipers so those are always welcome. Heck, just surprise me!

[flash70]

I'm in for the Secret Santa. Great Idea!

Here is my Wishlist to make it easier (any of the below items works):

Vintage Loose Toxo-zombies (complete figure no broken parts) with or without weapons.

25th anniversary Red Ninja's loose complete with weapons or carded complete.

25th anniversary Cobra Trooper with silver emblem on chest loose complete with weapons or carded complete.

Small list...Can more of you guys who are participating post your wish list.

:cool:

[vega-1]

I'm doing this over at Tri State so why not here. You can count me in. Address sent.

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

My wish list is simple.

Dr.MindBender (He is my grail of Grails)

25th Cobra trooper's, 25th Officer, Air Troopers
25th flint

[Monkeywrench]

Count me in.

My wish list is 25th figures only please. That's all I'm collecting atm. Troops or customs preferred but it's the thought that counts.

[Irid70]

You know, earlier I said "I wouldn't post a wish list." Well I still won't, but after realizing that Sigma Six figures might be involved I just want to say, 3 3/4 only. That'll be my only stipulation. Thanks.

[Blowtorch]

You know, earlier I said "I wouldn't post a wish list." Well I still won't, but after realizing that Sigma Six figures might be involved I just want to say, 3 3/4 only. That'll be my only stipulation. Thanks.

Yeah I'm thinking the same thing. No Sigma Six, sorry guys I not a fan. However I have seen some awesome ass customs using them.

My list is...

25th Zartan (color change)

Troop builders
vehicles

[Obiwanjacoby]

If the deadline is December 3rd that puts us in a shipping crunch for lists. :confused:


-PJ

[Obiwanjacoby]

No lists from me, just send whatever. I'll post pics all the same. :)

-PJ

[Xerofall]

I'm in.

Wish list...

Any carded 25th Anny figure. Except a Cobra Trooper and Cobra Officer. (I already have those.) Always looking for inserts too. PM me for a list.

Thanks,

Jeff

Oh... I'm not into Sigma 6. So please none of that. Thanks.

[The Commander]

My list:

Cobras - any army builder type, 25th or vintage (ie, Sieges, Officers, etc), loose complete or carded


This will be fun!

[vega-1]

My wish list is anything 3 3/4 Joe related. I'm simply:rolleyes:

[Shogi]

so, how is this going to work? i'm a bit in the dark still...

is there an official list thread? of participants and their "lists"?

help me please.


Everyone is posting their wishlists in this thread

As for my Wish List:

Anything Joe related that you think is cool.

I like the joe puzzles (I don't have any of the 1982 ones)
Sigma 6 would be ok (I have none, but have been looking at them)
Oddball joe colectibles (Paperwork, Role play items, puzzles)
Figures, Vehicles, anything really

[ceraurus]

OK, here's my list:

I've only been collecting the 25th line, and I'd always like troopers - but anything will do. I'm willing to be surprised.

[Techno Viper]

This is great . I havent got a fun present in years .
wish list
GI Joe lunch box from the early 80s
any thing techno viper related
troop builders
any vehicle made using molds from 82-88 please no neon colors from the early 90s

But to be honest just getting a present would make my year.

[Mindbender M.D.]

I am very excited to join in!


-R

[jjsvipers]

i would love to be a secret santa ,will the moderator assign someone to us or do we pick?
jason

[swafus]

OK so how is this gonna work? How do we know who we are paired up with?

[Shogi]

i would love to be a secret santa ,will the moderator assign someone to us or do we pick?
jason

The day after the deadline, I'll take everyone's names and pair them up randomly, then I'll PM you the screen name and address of the person you're giving a gift to

[jjsvipers]

cool, thanks for the heads up.

[flywheels]

Throw my name into the hat as well.

(PM'd my info already)

[Obiwanjacoby]

Shogi, are we shooting for a delivery before or after Christmas?

-PJ

[Shogi]

Shogi, are we shooting for a delivery before or after Christmas?

-PJ

Id say try for before/ on X-Mas. I've put up the USPS deadlines for getting packages out in time for X-Mas on the first post. After the day I send out the addresses you should have at least 11 days to get your package sent.

I'm sure if it winds up not arriving till after X-Mas it'll be fine (As long as it's not sometime in June :) My grandmother used to send our presents out around that time)

[Xerofall]

A tip... now you can print out labels from the post office online, then just give it to your postal carrier and avoid the long lines at the PO during the holidays.

PayPal also does this.

Helps me out greatly.

[Monkeywrench]

Getting closer to the deadline. Just wanted to bump the thread and remind people to post there wish list.

My wish list is anything 25th. Opened or MOC, it doesn't matter. Or of course any 25th customs would be sweet too.

[swafus]

My wish list is pretty simple = anything except sigma 6, just not a fan of the line at all.

anything 25th, rah, battle corps, etc. is all good with me.

[C.I.A.D.]

My Wish List =

To play it safe, I'd say, get me a troop builder. Doesn't matter if it's new or old, complete or not..just not a core character as chances are I may already own it ;)

Either way, I'd be happy with anything I got, so it doesn't really matter to me :D

[gunslingercbr]

wouldn't mind some Sigma stuff -- but nothing ninja or the 2.5 scale stuff. anything 25th would do.

or I'll take figure bubbles and plastic inserts the figures rest in (strange, I know).

[Derek2783]

Wishlist=Anything 25th. Trooper Builders a plus!

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

bump as we are closer yet to deadline.

[Shogi]

Don't forget to PM me your address everyone! If I don't have it by the deadline, I can't send it to your secret santa

Check the first post to see who I don't have addresses from

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

you got pm

[the_loud_master]

{this post is just to get just to get this up in the air again.}

what if we can't find anything joe related? can you subsititute?

oh and id like a 25th snake-eyes with the new back hole and or flint.

[Monkeywrench]

Bumping the thread. Only a few days left to get people to sign up.

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

2 days and counting.I already bought my stuff for my secret santa

[Shogi]

Ok guys. I'm making the Secret Santa picks now. It's been almost a month since anyone joined in, I figure everyone that wants to be in is in. Remember to post pics of what ya got :)

[Shogi]

Annnnnnnnnnnd DONE! Everyone should now have an address to mail a present to either in their PM box or email. If you don't have an address, let me know

[ceraurus]

If I'm secret santa to someone, is this person also my secret santa? In other words, will we know who our secret santa is or will it really be...SECRET?

[vega-1]

I would think it would be up to you to decide if you want to let the others know.

[Shogi]

If I'm secret santa to someone, is this person also my secret santa? In other words, will we know who our secret santa is or will it really be...SECRET?

No, the person who you're a secret santa to, is not your secret santa.

Vega-1, you're right. You can let everyone know who's secret santa you are (Usually people do this after the present has been posted, sometimes though you never find out :) )

[Blowtorch]

I'm so excited about this. So now I need to do a little detective work without letting him know. ;) You can almost hear the Pink Panther theme song in the background. Just too cool.

Oh and just to keep it simple anything except Sigma Six.

[Phorpus]

So can we send presents right now or do we have to wait for the Christmas deadline?

[Shogi]

There's no deadline for shipping anything (Well except for the one the post office issued for getting packages out in time for x-mas, I've posted their deadline dates on the first post)

It'd be great if everyone can recieve their packages by christmas but I realise that time is a little short so we're trying for around christmas time

[the_loud_master]

so again what if we cant find joe stuff? what is an acceptable sub?

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

if u can't find any joes for me.I would like some scaled weapons to give to my loose incompletes

[Xerofall]

Cool! I got the perfect person as my secret Santa recipient. Couldn't have gotten a better person. :)

[vega-1]

Hey X my scanner broke so as soon as I open my presents for Christmas I'll scan that for you. I already know because I went with her to get it but she won't let me use it until after Christmas.:(

[the_loud_master]

uh, anybody who hs me if theres an extra flint or beachhead lying on your floor...

[Irid70]

I said I wouldn't post a wish list. I meant it. But I want to reiterate, please no Sigma Six. It just ain't my thing.

Red Ninjas, they are definitely my thing. But in the spirit of the holidays I will joyfully accept whatever is given.

[Monkeywrench]

I have said it a few times but I will say again. Please only give me 25th figures. Troopers would be great but I will gladly accept anything.

[flywheels]

I'm trying to pair down my RAH mold stuff, but anything Cobra is cool with me.

[Shogi]

WOO HOO! I got my present today! :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/Collection%20toy%20room/HisstankSanta2007.png

[Blowtorch]

Very cool. I just got that figure the other day. BTW does anyone know what the hell that silver thing is suppose to be?

[Irid70]

I assume it is supposed to be a "man catcher," which was a medieval pole-arm designed to grab, but not kill, an enemy, so that he could be ransomed later. Not sure why ninjas are carrying it, but there ya go.

[Blowtorch]

I assume it is supposed to be a "man catcher," which was a medieval pole-arm designed to grab, but not kill, an enemy, so that he could be ransomed later. Not sure why ninjas are carrying it, but there ya go.

Cool.:cool:

[Xerofall]

Got my package yesterday... thanks!!!! I didn't have the Red Ninja yet.

This is fun!!!!

[Phorpus]

We should do this every year from now on!

I haven't even received anything yet but even just sending a present was fun. Especially since I always get lucky with finding figures around my area and I've always had to just leave everything I don't buy to scalpers.

And now two Crimson Guards are en route to a fan rather than a scalper!

[C.I.A.D.]

We should do this every year from now on!

I haven't even received anything yet but even just sending a present was fun. Especially since I always get lucky with finding figures around my area and I've always had to just leave everything I don't buy to scalpers.

And now two Crimson Guards are en route to a fan rather than a scalper!


Wow, two CGs?!?!?! I hope I have you as a secret santa! :D

I couldn't agree more though, this has been really fun. My "person" should get their haul today, if not tomorrow. Nothing as wicked as two CGs...but hopefully he/she will like what was sent! :D

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

my SS will be going out tonight.And I recieved my gift from Ole Joe thanks for the trooper and officer man.He even sent me a x-mas card which was cool as hell

[Xerofall]

I assume it is supposed to be a "man catcher," which was a medieval pole-arm designed to grab, but not kill, an enemy, so that he could be ransomed later. Not sure why ninjas are carrying it, but there ya go.


Too bad they didn't come with more Ninja type weapons... like the ones they used in Marvel's issue 21...

Sai
Morning Stars
Nunchucks
Kama

[Derek2783]

CG's!!!!

Got my package in the mail, thanks Ryan! ;) Hot diggity dang...

[gunslingercbr]

We should do this every year from now on!

I agree. I put my package in the mail the other day and am anxious for my recipient to be greeted by an enjoyable surprise.

[swafus]

I haven't received mine yet but am totally loving the anticipation! I haven't been this excited about a x-mas gift in a long time. This undertaking is proof that it's not always about the price of a gift.

[The Fridge]

I'm with you Swafus, this is great!

[Phorpus]

Yeah, it's been a long time since I've been looking forward to a Christmas present.

Nowadays I pretty much know what I'm getting beforehand.
I missed the anticipation.

[bluebikerboy1]

shipped mine off today. i hope the reciptent likes it :)

[Shin-Gouki]

I would just like to thank whoever got me as a Secret Santa. One Silver Logo Trooper, One Legions Trooper, One Red Ninja, and one wave 5 Snake Eyes!!(The one wave 5 piece I was missing!!), and a nice Christmas Card. You have made a friend here my anonymous friend. Makes my impending Birthday a Happy One.

Thank You!!!

[Blowtorch]

Thanks to Gunslinger CBR for the two 25 Anniversary Figures. He sent me Firefly and a Red Ninja.
Thanks buddy and Merry Christmas.

[vega-1]

The anticipation is over for my SS. I just sent mine out today:cool: Hope He or She likes it. Sorry but I tried to find what you wanted but I hope you like the Christmas Bra and panties I'm sending you
:D . Please send pictures of you wearing them when you get them:eek:

[The Commander]

Got my Secret Santa gift from WolfDaddy, man this is awesome! Also a thoughtful (and cool as hell) Christmas card.

Thanks again!

[flywheels]

Had trouble trying to figure out something worth sending, but I think I found something that will make my Secret Santa very happy. Going out via Priority mail first thing in the morning.

[Derek2783]

Got my Secret Santa gift from WolfDaddy, man this is awesome! Also a thoughtful (and cool as hell) Christmas card.

Thanks again!

WolfDaddy, you're making the rest of us look bad!

[Phorpus]

Wasn't there a $15 limit to make us not look so bad? :p

But still very generous, though.

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

The I spent 15.The rest came out of my personal collection

[The Commander]

I have sent out my SS gift today hope they enjoy it!

[GunghosLipHair]

Sent out my SS gift yesterday with priority mail. I hope he likes the gift

[Phorpus]

Just got my SS gift in the mail today.

Thanks for the Beachhead and Firefly!

[bluebikerboy1]

i got spoiled from our fearless leader, hooded cc, red ninja (both 25th) and s6 snakeeyes. thanks again santa :)

[Xerofall]

So are some members waiting until Christmas to open their packages?

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

not me.I posted my haul by good ole joe

[DESTRO]

Have not checked today to see if mine came in the mail yet. Let you know soon.

[flash70]

I got mine...the other day.

I have another G.I.*JOE #1 in fair condition...I will add it to my 15 other copies.

Thanks very much,


yay

[vega-1]

Just got my SS gift in the mail today.

Thanks for the Beachhead and Firefly!

Sorry I messed up I had 2 Secrect Santa's on 2 different boards and I gave the Sigma 6 Para Trooper Duke to the wrong person. It was meant for you and the Beach Head and Fire Fly was meant for him but he's happy with it and I'm glad you are to. I hope:D Merry Christmas!

[Phorpus]

Sorry I messed up I had 2 Secrect Santa's on 2 different boards and I gave the Sigma 6 Para Trooper Duke to the wrong person. It was meant for you and the Beach Head and Fire Fly was meant for him but he's happy with it and I'm glad you are to. I hope:D Merry Christmas!

:eek: Paratrooper Duke? Man alive that would've been awesome!

But the Beachhead and Firefly were great, too. And I had to admit that I was pretty confused since I asked for Sigma 6.

[Derek2783]

I got mine...the other day.

I have another G.I.*JOE #1 in fair condition...I will add it to my 15 other copies.

Thanks very much,

yay...:confused: :confused: :confused:

Wow. Isn't the point just to get something fun and Joe-related in the mail? GI Joe #1 is a pretty cool gift, whether or not you have one...

[C.I.A.D.]

Wow. Isn't the point just to get something fun and Joe-related in the mail? GI Joe #1 is a pretty cool gift, whether or not you have one...


Agreed. Oh well, can't make everyone happy, I guess. :rolleyes:


I haven't received anything yet...maybe one of these days.


My Secret person received their package on the 13th, but hasn't said anything yet. Oh well, at least I know it was delivered.

[swafus]

I got mine...the other day.

I have another G.I.*JOE #1 in fair condition...I will add it to my 15 other copies.

Thanks very much,

yay...:confused: :confused: :confused:

Wow! Don't worry man, I'm sure Santa will bring you something you'll reeeaaallly want. LOL

[C.I.A.D.]

I haven't received anything yet...maybe one of these days.



Wow! Talk about talking too soon! My package arrived today, and my Secret Santa ROCKS!

He/she got me:

Red Ninja
Trooper
Firefly


Thank You!!!!! Now I have figures to open! w00t!!!!

[ceraurus]

I got mine in the mail. Thanks for an awesome Secret Santa gift, Xerofall!!!!!!

2x Cobra Trooper

[Techno Viper]

I was gonna try and wait till Xmas to open my secret santa present and i made it 12 min. A new personal record.

Thanks Ceraurus for the Red Ninja and Cobra Soldier. Was in need of both. Plus the custom Xmas card is awesome and is going up on my display wall .

[ceraurus]

I was gonna try and wait till Xmas to open my secret santa present and i made it 12 min. A new personal record.

Thanks Ceraurus for the Red Ninja and Cobra Soldier. Was in need of both. Plus the custom Xmas card is awesome and is going up on my display wall .

I'm glad you liked the card! I had fun making it. :D

[C.I.A.D.]

Der! I forgot to put a card in the box for my SS! Oh well, he got a nice letter anyways :D

[vega-1]

Lucky! I can't wait for mine to come, and I have 2 that are supposed to get here.

[Xerofall]

I got mine in the mail. Thanks for an awesome Secret Santa gift, Xerofall!!!!!!

2x Cobra Trooper

Phew... I sometimes get worried sending things in the mail. My luck it always gets lost.

It's funny but I got the two Troopers for you a day before you posted that you got a million of them yourself, hahaha...

Oh well... now you can trade/sell or army build a bit more.

[ceraurus]

Phew... I sometimes get worried sending things in the mail. My luck it always gets lost.

It's funny but I got the two Troopers for you a day before you posted that you got a million of them yourself, hahaha...

Oh well... now you can trade/sell or army build a bit more.

Well, I will very happily add them to my trooper army! :D

[GunghosLipHair]

Wow! Talk about talking too soon! My package arrived today, and my Secret Santa ROCKS!

He/she got me:

Red Ninja
Trooper
Firefly


Thank You!!!!! Now I have figures to open! w00t!!!!


Im glad you liked them. I left the card out by accident. Im also glad i am not the only one. Sometimes i get too eager to tape up the box lol.

I also got my SS gift yesterday. Im at work so i forgot exactly who my SS was but when i get home i will get the name to properly thank them.

I received a Decimator and File card + a nice xmas card. Thanks!!!!

on a side note. Im not sure if the figure came with the helmet and gun or not. I didnt see them but i dont want to accidentally throw them out. If it didnt, ANYONE HAVE A DECIMATOR HELMET FOR SALE OR TRADE??? THANKS

[The Fridge]

I got mine...the other day.

I have another G.I.*JOE #1 in fair condition...I will add it to my 15 other copies.

Thanks very much,

yay...:confused: :confused: :confused:

When I was 6 my Aunt Ginny gave me a Vamp Mk. 2 for Christmas. I already had one, and back then I did not realize how cool a fleet of jeeps would be. I was a spoiled kid and wanted new stuff. I did not even examine it, I just threw it aside and said "oh, another one of these, I already have it" (I was such a dick when I was young and very immature). My Aunt Ginny was really sad, she said "Oh, I thought you loved G.I. Joes". Before I could say anything I was promptly snatched up by my Dad and taken in the bedroom for a little talk. He kindly explained that anytime someone goes out of their way to do something nice for you, you need to show some gratitude. The lesson about not being the world's biggest asshole was punctuated with a spanking. At that young age of 6 I learned that gratitude makes people think you are kind and mature. Flippant jabs at other peoples kindness are made by immature spoiled babies. If I had continued to act that way as an adult I bet I would be a total jackass that had no friends, and when I chimed in people thought "oh not this jerk again". Thanks for that lesson Pop, it has served me well.

[GunghosLipHair]

Great lesson to have learned.
I think of it like this---
You never know how important the item was to the other person. To you it may seem like garbage but to the person who gave it to you it could have been the greatest item they had. If that makes any sense? But i find it really is the thought that counts.

When I was 6 my Aunt Ginny gave me a Vamp Mk. 2 for Christmas. I already had one, and back then I did not realize how cool a fleet of jeeps would be. I was a spoiled kid and wanted new stuff. I did not even examine it, I just threw it aside and said "oh, another one of these, I already have it" (I was such a dick when I was young and very immature). My Aunt Ginny was really sad, she said "Oh, I thought you loved G.I. Joes". Before I could say anything I was promptly snatched up by my Dad and taken in the bedroom for a little talk. He kindly explained that anytime someone goes out of their way to do something nice for you, you need to show some gratitude. The lesson about not being the world's biggest asshole was punctuated with a spanking. At that young age of 6 I learned that gratitude makes people think you are kind and mature. Flippant jabs at other peoples kindness are made by immature spoiled babies. If I had continued to act that way as an adult I bet I would be a total jackass that had no friends, and when I chimed in people thought "oh not this jerk again". Thanks for that lesson Pop, it has served me well.

[ranoobu]

seriously.. in the spirit of giving..

If i had a thousand copies and somsone gave me another one.. I wouldn't post sad smileys on here and make that person feel bad. At least they didn't try to give you a 25th SE with a missing arm or something.. or a crappy issue of joes...... it's #1. They thought about that gift.. they didn't just pick up some random crap issue..

SS very likely had no idea you had 15 copies..

[Xerofall]

I was about to send my SS a first printing of issue 2, now I'm kinda glad I didn't.

[C.I.A.D.]

GHLH - Now that I know it was you...THANK YOU, man! You made my friggin' WEEK!!!

I got tired of looking at my wall'o'carded figures..and wanted to open some, but fought the temptation.

Now, thanks to you, I have figures to open! YAHOO!!!!

Firefly has already been freed. Red Ninja is next. The Cobra Trooper? Well, I have plans for him.....BIG plans. As he's the only Cobra Trooper I have (to open), I'm thinking he's going to be a one-man-army and kick some serious JOE @SS!!! (starting with Link Talbot....DIE, Combat Vet! :D)

Thanks again & Merry Christmas!

[GunghosLipHair]

No problem bro,
Im pretty sure that i read in the past how you had all of your 25th figs carded so i decided that giving you those three would allow you to open some up.
IM glad i was able to help you keep from destroying your wall o' carded figs.


GHLH - Now that I know it was you...THANK YOU, man! You made my friggin' WEEK!!!

I got tired of looking at my wall'o'carded figures..and wanted to open some, but fought the temptation.

Now, thanks to you, I have figures to open! YAHOO!!!!

Firefly has already been freed. Red Ninja is next. The Cobra Trooper? Well, I have plans for him.....BIG plans. As he's the only Cobra Trooper I have (to open), I'm thinking he's going to be a one-man-army and kick some serious JOE @SS!!! (starting with Link Talbot....DIE, Combat Vet! :D)

Thanks again & Merry Christmas!

[C.I.A.D.]

Dude, seriously, you ROCK!!!!

My fiance looked at me and started giggling. When I asked why, she said "The look on your face when you opened up that gray guy's (firefly) packaging".

When I proceeded to say "This makes someone on HissTank my baby's daddy..you have to move out now"...she didn't exactly find it as humorous as I did. LOL.

It's ok though...FIREFLY HAS A PHONE! WE CAN CALL MORE WOMEN! :D

[GunghosLipHair]

he also has on a mask too so we can take whatever women that do not return our calls lol !!!

I got a decimator and FC i was pumped up. Now if i could only find a helmet for him.

Secret santa was a cool idea , i have never done this before. I got a bottle of johnny walker blue label at work. How awesome is that!!

[C.I.A.D.]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z182/CIWE2007/2007_12210437.jpg

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

loved doing this myself.was happy the commander liked his gift and I really loved ole joes gift to me

[Xerofall]

Next Christmas! Screw that... let's do this again for something closer... like Easter! :D

[Phorpus]

Heck, lets do it for New Years.

[the_loud_master]

Next Christmas! Screw that... let's do this again for something closer... like Easter! :D
Ah, yes. Everyone knows that when the Easter Bunny comes hopping around, placing eggs in random places, that the eggs are filled with Joes!:D

[the_loud_master]

Heck, lets do it for New Years.
And everyone else knows that when the clock strikes 12 Joes fall from the sky!:rolleyes:

[Phorpus]

Man, Joes in eggs, Joes falling from the sky, the Joes are really finding insane means of surprise attacks in order to give us more presents.

[CrazyBones]

In light of G.I. Joe and the American theme...how about a 4th of July send off?

That would make it every 6 months or so and it would make sense to do it on Independence Day.

[Phorpus]

In light of G.I. Joe and the American theme...how about a 4th of July send off?

That would make it every 6 months or so and it would make sense to do it on Independence Day.

That actually makes sense.

I vote yes.

[Xerofall]

Gosh! Easter is waaaay closer... but I guess... LOL, just kidding!

We can call it GI Joe day.

[Irid70]

Finally sent my SS package off early this afternoon. I have little hope of it making its way across the continent in time, for which I apologized; as I told my SS, Hasbrotoyshop/USPS/Somebody completely dropped the ball on shipping (the item shipped Dec 4th, and I still haven't gotten it) and I had to go with what I could find locally.

[the_loud_master]

Gosh! Easter is waaaay closer... but I guess... LOL, just kidding!

We can call it GI Joe day.
srsly! lets do it!

[bluebikerboy1]

i remember when i was a kid and i woke up and found the easter bunny left me a pile of nice little chocolate jellybeans on my front porch. they were sooo good..:p

[C.I.A.D.]

Those weren't chocolate, and they sure as hell weren't jellybeans.

[Phorpus]

Might not have even been a bunny.

Or nice.

[GunghosLipHair]

i would do this monthly or bi monthly. Its nice to give a gift to someone and its not too much of a financial burden. I found it to be exciting. I never owned a decimator fig and getting one in the mail was a total shock.

[ceraurus]

Those weren't chocolate, and they sure as hell weren't jellybeans.

You guys just ruined his childhood memories. Way to go!

:D

[vega-1]

LMAO!!!:D I'm still waiting for mine still but I like the idea of doing this for the 4 of July to. You can count me in for another.:D

[vega-1]

When I was 6 my Aunt Ginny gave me a Vamp Mk. 2 for Christmas. I already had one, and back then I did not realize how cool a fleet of jeeps would be. I was a spoiled kid and wanted new stuff. I did not even examine it, I just threw it aside and said "oh, another one of these, I already have it" (I was such a dick when I was young and very immature). My Aunt Ginny was really sad, she said "Oh, I thought you loved G.I. Joes". Before I could say anything I was promptly snatched up by my Dad and taken in the bedroom for a little talk. He kindly explained that anytime someone goes out of their way to do something nice for you, you need to show some gratitude. The lesson about not being the world's biggest asshole was punctuated with a spanking. At that young age of 6 I learned that gratitude makes people think you are kind and mature. Flippant jabs at other peoples kindness are made by immature spoiled babies. If I had continued to act that way as an adult I bet I would be a total jackass that had no friends, and when I chimed in people thought "oh not this jerk again". Thanks for that lesson Pop, it has served me well.

WOW! This happen to me to. HEH HEH :eek:

Great lesson to have learned.
I think of it like this---
You never know how important the item was to the other person. To you it may seem like garbage but to the person who gave it to you it could have been the greatest item they had. If that makes any sense? But i find it really is the thought that counts.

I had my son reread this to me. Just to make sure he knows.

[jjsvipers]

im down for the forth of july as well,it was fun shopping for a fellow joe fan.

[Techno Viper]

I'm all for doing it again in July because this was the best Xmas for me in a long time.

On a side note i don't know if Hasbro does the warehouse clearance sale every year but if they do i think that it would be a perfect time to stock up on toys for the little rug rats that don't have a good Xmas. The deals where great for us collectors and would be great for getting more toys to the kids who need them. I hope you all will join in on this idea because I'm going to set aside 10% of my fun money to do this again next year for the simple fact that if two Joe's can bring me this much joy imagine the look on a kids face when they receive a Joe , TF , etc...

[Shin-Gouki]

You know due to my Ex's money situation my kids are not getting me anything this year, and I understand. Same with my Mom, she's loosing her house in a few months due to an Adjustable rate and Banks being assholes and not letting her refinance. My Secret Santa honestly gave me the only Christmas/Birthday presents I am getting this year that I didn't buy myself.

Thanks again!!

[swafus]

Got mine in the mail yesterday. Thanks to The Commander I can now add a red ninja, hooded c.c, and a trooper to my collection!! He also sent them in star cases which is Bad-A$$ and threw in a really cool hand made card with a cobra emblem on it! WIN!
You rawk dude! This has totally stoked my Christmas already!!

I am 100% down for doing this on the 4th of July

[1982RULEZ]

I got mine...the other day.

I have another G.I.*JOE #1 in fair condition...I will add it to my 15 other copies.

Thanks very much,

yay...:confused: :confused: :confused:

I am really sorry that you did not enjoy my gift to you. The comic really was something very special to me for several reasons but mainly because it helped me realize that G.I. Joe was more than just another toy I got for Christmas or a Birthday, it helped start my love of collecting!!!

The comic itself was from my personal collection and was one of the few items that survived my house fire that completly destroyed every Joe vehicle I had...including my complete USS Flagg!!!

So if you are truley disappointed please send it back and I will perhaps send it to the kind person who drew my name for the Secret Santa.

Thanks for the Cobra Viper army you sent, whoever you are!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

And A Special thanks to all of you who supported my gift giving idea!!!

[The Commander]

I am really sorry that you did not enjoy my gift to you. The comic really was something very special to me for several reasons but mainly because it helped me realize that G.I. Joe was more than just another toy I got for Christmas or a Birthday, it helped start my love of collecting!!!

The comic itself was from my personal collection and was one of the few items that survived my house fire that completly destroyed every Joe vehicle I had...including my complete USS Flagg!!!

So if you are truley disappointed please send it back and I will perhaps send it to the kind person who drew my name for the Secret Santa.

Thanks for the Cobra Viper army you sent, whoever you are!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

And A Special thanks to all of you who supported my gift giving idea!!!

Flash70...can you say 'open mouth, insert foot?'

[Shin-Gouki]

Wow.... Just Wow......

[flywheels]

Well, I have to thank Flash70 as he was my SS and his package arrived today. Got both 25th Ann. Cobra soldiers and a slew of SDCC related goodies. Appreciate it!

[flash70]

Your welcome flywheels...Merry X-mas!!! :D:D:D

[flash70]

Flash70...can you say 'open mouth, insert foot?'

Yeah, yeah...Merry Christmas...:o.

I am glad the rest of you guys really enjoyed your Secret Santa's.

I will try...at least my wave 5 figures are keeping me happy.

[Phorpus]

Yeah, yeah...Merry Christmas...:o.

I am glad the rest of you guys really enjoyed your Secret Santa's.

I will try...at least my wave 5 figures are keeping me happy.

If you don't want the comic I'd really like it.

...

Just...throwing it out there.

[Shin-Gouki]

No kidding, I think it's a great gift personally

[CrazyBones]

Thanks to my SS! I got three casted and hand painted trooper heads.

I am going to post some pics once i get out of the holiday madness and find time.

Thanks again and happy holidays!

[DESTRO]

1982RULEZ I just wanted to say I am personally sorry for the way Flash70 responded to your gift. I do not have an original copy of issue#1 and would have personally loved that as a gift.

With that said Flash70 has been removed from staff for his actions or lack of action in not apologizing.

Destro

[bigbadwolfdaddy]

wow talking about severe punishment.
I like it

[C.I.A.D.]

In other news...anyone else get their SS presents yet? Or are we all caught up?

[gunslingercbr]

wow talking about severe punishment.
I like it
fair is never severe.

I am still waiting for my SS gift (hoping my Secret Santa is going to surprise me with some wave 5 or comic pack goodness). :D

[flash70]

Thanks guys...it was a pleasure pushing the "tank forward.

I won't say anything but goodbye.

I won't be back.
:D

[Shogi]

I'm still waiting to see if my recipient has gotten his package

[C.I.A.D.]

Thanks guys...it was a pleasure pushing the "tank forward.

I won't say anything but goodbye.

I won't be back.
:D


What you do is your choice. What was said is said, what's done is done. The apology that was made was yours to make, not his. That being said, your sentiments on the topic (and mine) are better reserved for personal messages and not here in the thread.


All that aside, I too am awaiting confirmation from my SS, Shogi. It's that time of year, so I'm sure everyone has hectic schedules. I hope he liked it!

[vega-1]

Wow Commander! I'm really sorry to hear about you having a fire in your home. Did this happen this year?

[Irid70]

I am also waiting for confirmation from my SS, but I got it in the mail late (curse you, Hasbrotoyshop...the order you sent to me on Dec 4th STILL isn't here) because I had to drop to plan B.

Also, I still haven't received anything; was gone for the past 4 days, so I was hoping it would be at the door when we got home, but no such luck. Still, it is something to look forward to. :)

[Shogi]

Also, I still haven't received anything; was gone for the past 4 days, so I was hoping it would be at the door when we got home, but no such luck. Still, it is something to look forward to. :)

Really!? Uh-Oh :eek: I'm gonna break a rule here Irid, I was your secret santa. check with your main post office. Delivery Confirmation says it's been waiting pick up since the 7th. I'll PM ya the details

Sorry!

[bluebikerboy1]

im awaiting to see if my recipitent got theres as well.
unfortuantly i deleted the contact info email i got. i remember the recipitent lives in california. shogi if you still have the list can you please pm me the guy i was to send it too so i can see if they got it. thankks :)

[Irid70]

Well, I went to the post office and managed to wrangle my gift away from them, a solid three weeks after they tried to deliver it (I never got the notice) and it is AWESOME!! Thank you, Shogi...you can't go wrong with Marauder John!

Merry Christmas, and thanks!!

[Shogi]

YAY! Glad you could convince the postal workers to give you your present :)

[flywheels]

I too haven't heard if my recipient has gotten their package. It should've arrived the Friday before Christmas...at least that's what the USPS website said.

I wasn't able to find any 25th Anniversary product to send, so I sent a very nice ARAH fig w/ file card.

[jjsvipers]

did anyone else not recieve a gift that was a secret santa?

[vega-1]

I just got mine from Monkeywrench and it was well worth the wait. Hey man Thank You very much and I understand it's cool. Now I feel real bad about what I gave my SS. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

[Shogi]

Ok, here's the list of members who I didn't see posts stating they recieved their gifts:


jjsvipers *
Monkeywrench *
the_loud_master *

If you have recieved your gift and your name is on this list post here. I'll be PMing all of you just to make sure

[Phorpus]

Just got my SS gift in the mail today.

Thanks for the Beachhead and Firefly!

...I did say I received my gift, Shogi.

[Shogi]

...I did say I received my gift, Shogi.


Ya know, I remeber seeing that like 5 times and somehow it I still missed it :)

[Monkeywrench]

Ok, here's the list of members who I didn't see posts stating they recieved their gifts:

amaro *
DESTRO *
gunslingercbr *
jjsvipers *
Mindbender M.D. *
Monkeywrench *
The Fridge *
the_loud_master *

If you have recieved your gift and your name is on this list post here. I'll be PMing all of you just to make sure



I still haven't received my SS gift but I did hear from the sender and he assured my gift was coming. Therefore I'm not tripping.

[Mindbender M.D.]

I got my SS Christmas Eve and I love them! My wife misplaced the nice card that was included so if my SS could reveal themselves I can can thank you. :)

I sent out my SS a little late but it should be there this week. So Destro, do not fear it will arrive.

-R

[Irid70]

Mindbender MD, I was your Secret Santa. Glad you liked the figures, and doubly glad they got there Christmas Eve, considering how late I was in sending them out. Glad you enjoyed and happy new year.

[Mindbender M.D.]

Mindbender MD, I was your Secret Santa. Glad you liked the figures, and doubly glad they got there Christmas Eve, considering how late I was in sending them out. Glad you enjoyed and happy new year.


Thanks Dan for the great figures and the thoughtful card, I was very excited to get them! I usually dont get gifts (being a father and husband) so it was a nice feeling to get something just for me. :)


Happy New Year!


-Richard

[The Fridge]

Derek,
Thanks for the awesome Secret Santa gift! I returned home from a week long trip to Colorado late last night to find it waiting in the mail box. What a great surprise. Between this and the Yellow Stalker earlier this year you are my Hisstank Hero! Love the troopers, and I was able to pick up a Hawk/Scarlett comic pack with the gift card, which gave me enough proof of purchases to finally fill out my rescue Doc mail away! You rock!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.:D :D :D

[Derek2783]

Derek,
Thanks for the awesome Secret Santa gift! I returned home from a week long trip to Colorado late last night to find it waiting in the mail box. What a great surprise. Between this and the Yellow Stalker earlier this year you are my Hisstank Hero! Love the troopers, and I was able to pick up a Hawk/Scarlett comic pack with the gift card, which gave me enough proof of purchases to finally fill out my rescue Doc mail away! You rock!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.:D :D :D

Hey man, glad you liked it. Sorry it was late ;) Merry Christmas!

[DESTRO]

I think I just got my SS in the mail today. There was no name on the box but thanks for the S6 Zartan.

FTW!

[Mindbender M.D.]

I think I just got my SS in the mail today. There was no name on the box but thanks for the S6 Zartan.

FTW!

Your welcome. :)


-R