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11-10-2007, 11:01 PM | #91 |
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Yeah, I'd say it's a custom, looks way too good/close to the original figure to be an "Official" costume :p
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11-10-2007, 11:30 PM | #92 |
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Getting back on topic, in my case, it would be hard to define collecting as either work or hobby. You see, my real job used to be (and still is) my hobby. I enjoy everything about it. But if we define work as some place where you don't want be, tasks you don't want to do, problems you don't want to solve, waking up early to be someplace when you rather stay in bed, then I would say this was just a hobby for some. Yes, I might get frustrated when I can't find some figure I need or part to complete a restored toy, but at the same time I'm enjoying hunting for it and when I finally find it, I'm the happiest person! I've learned to be patient and I end up finding everything I need, even if it takes me a couple of years.
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11-10-2007, 11:57 PM | #93 |
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i dont consider it work cause i hardly bother driving around my neck o the woods cause everything is always scalped in these parts. but then again, i bought a dark ninja master off this board and then stumbled upon one in the penn station kmart ( of all places lol) so once my DNM gets here from the board i will have two lol. BUt i preorder as much as possible cause i know how worthless the hunt is around here.
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11-11-2007, 05:26 AM | #94 |
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Originally Posted by C.I.A.D.
You know, after posting pictures, I've come to realize...taking pictures is A LOT of work!
Yes, yes it is........and why I love to do it over on JoeDios.......I'm damned proud of my work.....and the Joeverse I've created...;) :cool:
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11-11-2007, 12:41 PM | #95 |
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Originally Posted by dmooretoys
Here are some pics of the B.A.T. from Ron Conner's site:
http://www.treasuresntoys.com/file%2...%20costume.jpg Dan Quote:
Hello again Paul.
Good to hear from you again. Yes, there was a Serpentor Costume. As well as a Dr. Mindbender costume. Even an Overlord costume, but for some reason, that didn't fit in with the 1985-1986 era stuff that was made. God Bless and Yo Joe, Ron Conner - Was that work? Well, not for me. After all, we were just talking Joes and Ron is a very polite and respectable guy. Even if I were hunting this kind of item, it's just mere fan-networking. - But did I feel that I somehow "deserved" this knowledge, or that Ron somehow "owed" it to me? No, and I don't think Ron was bending backward to sacrifice anything either. The outcome of one of us being able to buy a costume is purely an ancillary issue to us. - But. . .maybe he told PJ all of that knowing full well that I wasn't any "competition" to his ability to obtain it. Oh! Now we're getting somewhere. I could have covered this whole thing up in the name of some sort of subjective "just so" statement, but that wouldn't be very honest, would it? My goal is moving the info along so that someone with an interest in owning the item will at least share pics and the provenance of the item; in the same spirit that Ron and Dan show to the community. I especially agree with what Dan wrote (post #75) and think he's being really transparent. He's giving freely without any real loss (financial or otherwise), and it's non-conditional as well. It's a gracious gesture; no strings attached. That's why both Dan and Ron have my respect. And I don't expect any more from them either in return. -PJ |
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11-11-2007, 01:24 PM | #96 |
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Dude, PJ.......while I appreciate your 'in depth' perspective to this line.......for the love of God, please stop with the psyhco-analyzing of every minute detail...........
It's starting to seem like desperate stretching to me..... And I'm thinking your above all that.......right?
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11-11-2007, 01:32 PM | #97 |
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I couldn't help it. :p Honestly, I like action figures, so I buy them. I like hanging them from the wall, so I keep some of them carded. I like posing them, goofing around with the weapons and accessories, and displaying them loose, so I open some of them. It's a great distraction and a fun way to fill some of my time. I even get online to discuss the hobby with other collectors and maintain my own little personal web site. I can't imagine thinking about it this much, though, and if I did, it would cease to be fun. |
11-11-2007, 03:09 PM | #98 |
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If it's work, I should be paid overtime, holidays and weekends (LOL)!
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11-12-2007, 03:36 AM | #99 |
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Originally Posted by General Scarlett
Dude, PJ.......while I appreciate your 'in depth' perspective to this line.......for the love of God, please stop with the psyhco-analyzing of every minute detail...........
It's starting to seem like desperate stretching to me..... And I'm thinking your above all that.......right? But I promise not to take it to another thread, okay? I just don't want to be misunderstood or seen as something other than who I really am. Besides, I've come up with a new thread that will definitely go in a more positive direction. -PJ |
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11-12-2007, 12:13 PM | #100 |
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Originally Posted by Obiwanjacoby
Not the desperation part; in fact that's exactly what it is. I find it absolutely necessary to make my position clear on this one issue. It's all being recorded you know.
And I'll take the bait, recorded where and for what? That is if you decide to answer. I notice you've been avoiding me like the plague. That's fine but it's a bit rude to avoid direct questions. I'm playing nice after all. John
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