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  • Myles_Falworth
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    I've been saving for a while. I look on Ebay under Gi Joe Adventure Team Lot, and I often look under newly listed, instead of just least time remaining in auctions. This one I made an offer to the seller, and he countered once, and then I accepted. I got what I think is a fair price. But I can't do this often. It's way too expensive. But when you think that some of the really nice figure sets go for $300 or more, then this was a really good value for the money. I just keep looking, and sometimes, a treasure like this pops up. What I wish, is that I could stumble on a garage sale, or have someone come up to me wanting to unload their old Joes. Never happens. So I shop on Ebay, and sometimes on Facebook marketplace. This was from Ebay though. I think the seller is an antiques dealer. There wasn't any bidding war on this set either. I was the only bidder, and waited until about 3 hours before the auction end. 14 people were following, but nobody bid. So I won it. Lucky I guess! But I get beat lots of times from more experienced bidders too.
    Last edited by Myles_Falworth; 06-05-2021, 05:38 AM.

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  • TNshooter
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    You always seem to get good lots!! And I'm sure they weren't cheap. I wish I had the money to spend like you do.


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  • Myles_Falworth
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    I pulled the trigger on another large lot today. I couldn't pass this one up. It has the AT Jeep from Sandstorm Survival, the AT Helicopter (my third), the chest winch, parts of the Windboat, with two Man of Action figures, one talking, and one regular, plus some of the plastic tent poles, some other accessories, AND the Turbo Swamp Craft, with all of its accessories. Quite a treasure trove here. I just couldn't resist!
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  • Myles_Falworth
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    Made a nice discovery today. I was looking at Ebay, where someone was selling a vinyl black belt which goes to the Mike Powers "Race for Recovery" set. The lot I bought includes the jumpsuit from the set, and I looked through my collection today, and voila! I found the belt! It's being listed on the bay for $70. So it was quite a score from my extras today! Now to find extras of some of the other parts of this set. I know I have an extra pick for it, and also and extra radiation container, but I don't know if I still have a spare green compass anymore. I'll have to do some reorganizing of the collection this summer, and see what I've got in the different boxes I have.

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  • Myles_Falworth
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    Thanks! I've gone through everything now. Replaced one set of KFG hands on the LA with a new pair of Geyperman hands from Cots. Ordered 3 more pairs from Hobbycrash since Cots is out of them right now. I have the uniform for both LA and SA, except no shoulder holsters or dog tags. But uniforms are nice. SA uni has one snap, so I think maybe it went with a Muscle Body Joe originally? Mike Power needs major surgery on his bionic leg. The knee was put on backwards at the factory. I will need to remove the rivet, then reorient the lower leg and reattach with the same rivet if possible. His grey jumpsuit is included, and will need to be laundered. The other 4 figures are mostly Classic Collection, with one HOF Joe - the Army General. He is missing his helmet, and his dog tags, also the tassle from his holster, and also the pistol too. The camo outfitted Joe is a Vietnam Jungle Recon figure, missing his black beret, his machete (I've ordered a replacement from Ebay), and his dog tags. Everything else is there. His arm "chopping action" works too. The guy with the desert camo trousers is CC but not SA. He is missing his left hand. It looks a lot like KFG hands, but may be hard to find. He is wearing a HOF Snake Eyes vest. No other Snake Eyes gear in the lot. Lastly I have a SA Joe. From the included gear, I think this guy is a Vietnam Gunner. He is missing his t-shirt, but I have one on order from Zhukov's Closet. He also is missing his M60, and the ammo bandolier. I'm fairly certain I have a spare bandolier in my modern stash. Also, he came with the bipod for the M60, so he's nearly complete. All in all, a great lot, especially with the mostly complete Night Surveillance Equipment Tester. The black trouser bottoms are included! I have two repro struts for it somewhere. Now if I can just lay my hands on those! The last curious item is the olive drab jumpsuit. This is an Ultimate Soldier Helicopter Pilot flight suit. The set comes with one boot, a helmet with a few pieces missing, a web belt and canteen, and the binoculars. Very interesting set of cross generational Joes. I'm in the process of restoring the vintage Joes, and re-outfitting some of the new Joes. The HOF Joe will be sold, along with a partial HOF Admiral I have. Everything else is staying with my collection, except for some of the AT sets for which I already have extras. A couple of them still have their vintage AT logos. A few of the other AT items are also from the 1975 collection. There are parts from Vulture Pass, and others.
    Last edited by Myles_Falworth; 06-01-2021, 05:22 AM.

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  • TNshooter
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    That's a great haul!

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  • Myles_Falworth
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    Bought another large lot on Ebay tonight. This one has 3 vintage Joes, and 4 modern ones, but comes with some cool AT equipment, including the blue equipment tester. Here's one photo from the web of the lot. I'm really looking forward to restoring and outfitting these Joes. I really like replacing KFG hands. It's easy and makes a dramatic difference. I'll have to decide whether to reflock one of them. The Sea Adventurer has some balding spots in his flocking. We'll see.
    Last edited by Myles_Falworth; 05-22-2021, 04:07 AM.

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  • TNshooter
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    Great figure! The club has always done some nice stuff, from what I understand the convention items were really nice.
    I really like that he came with a Thompson, it's my understanding they were great guns.

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  • Myles_Falworth
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    Omaha Beach is secured! My Normandy Ranger arrived today. This is the first one I've ever seen up close, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed by the quality of this figure! His uniform is vintage WWII style, complete with realistic and well-fitting helmet, puttees, tan equipment pouches and "Ranger" emblem on the sleeve. Here are a few up close shots of this wonderful Gi Joe Club figure from quite a few years back. Enjoy!

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  • GeekDragon
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    Not vintage 12" Joe, but my first pickups since the February before the pandemic started. Last Tuesday my brother, sister, and I went out thrifting and we hit 17 stores, including 3 Targets, and found something at each one. At the first Target, I saw the new 6" Cobra Commander. First time I found any of these Joes in the wild. I told myself when these first came out that I was gonna skip these. I wasn't paying scalper prices and didn't really like how they looked. Well, I bought the Commander. Told myself this will probably be the only one I, not only find, but buy. The next Target we went too, I ended up seeing Scarlett, Roadblock, Cobra Trooper, and Zartan. Guess what happened. I bought these also.
    Now that I have them in hand, I kinda like them now. Not going out for a complete set, but Major Bludd just came out, so I need to get him and any other one I may stumble upon. But, with cons starting up again, I am kinda scared now since the flood gates are now open for these figures. They are $19.99 retail, so, I will pay $25 for one. $30, I would really have to think about it, depending on who it is(Like Destro, Firefly, or Snake Eyes). Anything over $30, then you can keep it.
    I also found two of the new 8" Mego Monster figures(Son of Frankenstein and The Wolfman), again, first time seeing these in the wild, 3 intellivision games, a 80's handheld baseball game with box, some art supplies, and some cheap comics, including the 1st full appearance of the Savage Dragon from 1986(pre Image), which is a MAJOR score for 99 cents. So, a pretty successful day.
    And yes, all three of us are fully vaccinated.
    Last edited by GeekDragon; 05-18-2021, 03:51 AM.

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  • Myles_Falworth
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    Yes. It's from the Club. Still waiting for the landing.

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  • TNshooter
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    Is it the figure from the club? Also looking forward to pics!

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  • ATC
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    Looking forward to the pics!
    - ATC

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  • Myles_Falworth
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    I bought my first Gi Joe in a great while today. I found a Normandy Ranger for decent price on Ebay. Pics when he storms my beachhead. Should be May 20. Looking forward to mail call that day!

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  • Myles_Falworth
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    Here are my three newest recruits, and the gear which came with them. The Sea Adventurer on the far right is most likely a bad reflock. The figure is in great shape though, with a good face. He came with an assortment of knockoff uniforms and gear. The Land Adventurer in the center came with this tan uniform which I can't place. I thought it was Fighting Yank, but could be something else. If anyone knows, I'd like to know. The blue radio in front of him is vintage. The hinge on one side is broken, but all the pieces are there. I'm thinking about how to repair it so it doesn't show. I'm starting to sort my knockoff stuff by company and brand. Hopefully then I'll either acquire a Fighting Yank, a Mister Action, a Johnny West or a Stony Smith, and I can use the gear on the appropriate figure. The Land Adventurer has the same weird makeup or gook on his face as the LA in the Jungle Fighter uniform had. They're both from the same vendor and l'm sure share the same original owner. I'll be washing the face, and that's about it, since his flocking is nice, and the body is in tip-top shape, though a little floppy. The Sea Adventurer on the far left has good all-original flocking. These are very hard to find (for me). He is my third that I know of. His helmet is 40th, the shirt is 40th, the pants are vintage, and so are the boots and the life vest. He came with a 40th raft, signal flags, binoculars and 40th dog tag. These guys will need minor cleanup and new uniforms - then they will be joining the Adventure Team.
    Last edited by Myles_Falworth; 01-05-2021, 01:13 AM.

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