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01-05-2013, 06:21 PM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
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01-05-2013, 06:27 PM | #2 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 10
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I'm in a pretty bad way myself. Collecting like this is the same thing I'm doin, and it's good for the soul.
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01-05-2013, 06:56 PM | #3 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: chicago
Posts: 150
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if i wasnt collecting gi joes i would go crazy it keep my mind off of all the crazy things of everyday life.
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01-05-2013, 07:13 PM | #4 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 79
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Thanks for sharing your story and collection. Welcome to the Tank.
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01-06-2013, 02:43 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: columbia station, oh
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good luck in the hunt...sometimes not being able 2 complete the collection is what drives u...u have a goal, good luck 2 your health
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01-06-2013, 04:19 AM | #6 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NJ
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In late August I was rushed to the hospital not knowing if I would make it. After a lot of testing I was diagnosed with a disease they said couldn't be cured. Without getting into the details, I basically was stuck either taking their horrible medicine and possibly getting worse or living with my condition. I decided to live with the condition.
In the meantime I decided I wanted to finally find all of the old GI Joes I never had as a child. It really helped me get my mind off of things, and around early December, things health-wise were starting to get better. I've found almost every joe that I've wanted except for one. I can't seem to find a 1982 red eye Cobra Trooper. If you notice in my pic there's a spot left for him if anyone happens to have an extra for sale. I finally found one on Etsy but someone snagged him right before I could buy him. My first Joe is in the lot, Barbecue from when I was 5. My grandparents gave me money one visit so I immediately went to Zayre's and bought him. I also have several 87-92 figures but the early ones were always my favorite b/c of the cartoon. Anyway, thought I would share:
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01-06-2013, 09:36 AM | #7 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Maine
Posts: 538
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I think this is a good thing as well. The hunt can be fun if it is not all consuming. And once you find you missing figure, you will have a collection that is awesome becuase it is exactly as you want it. This is a excellent story.
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01-06-2013, 12:53 PM | #8 |
Social Distancing Expert
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: In my basement changing O-Rings
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So true man,well said.
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01-06-2013, 02:51 PM | #9 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 653
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Edit... Sorry i checked, everything but a red eye cobra trooper.
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01-06-2013, 03:59 PM | #10 |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: cybertron
Posts: 4,661
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good for you my friend and welcome to the tank!best of luck with the hunt.
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