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[Myles_Falworth]

I got a few more figures from Ebay over the past few weeks. I thought I'd post some "before" and "after" photos for you.

First, here's a blonde PH figure I got in a lot of clothing. No changes were made - except to give him a much better Action Soldier uniform. His old one had lots of abrasions and the shoulder seam was ripped. Here he is with all new gear. Soon to be outfitted with a cold weather coat, helmet, rifle, and cartridge belt, pistol, canteen, etc. The red head PH figure had spots on his face which came right off the face with a little rubbing alcohol and some Q-tips. I then outfitted him in vintage Shore Patrol attire, with vintage rubber hat. I have a bunch of these, and they clean up beautifully with a little dish soap and a soft toothbrush! Now I have three Shore Patrol sailors and two in dungarees. Can you tell I am a Navy guy?

[Myles_Falworth]

Here are some photos of the Seawolf I picked up today. I found a guy on a website sending me a screen-printed rudder for free. I'll probably have to look on Etsy for other pieces I still need. This one is mostly complete though. I have the mirror and floats somewhere, and I have the pump and the mask & hose too. Just missing a few pieces. The large "SEA WOLF" stickers will be replaced. I have a new decal sheet somewhere in my supply boxes. I think. I'll probably replace all of the stickers. They are all shifted from their original spots, with sticker residue where they used to be. I'll probably use lots of alcohol and Qtips on this one!

[GeekDragon]

That sucks. The Seawolf is great. I have one that needs some work.

[Myles_Falworth]

The deal fell through. The seller told me he takes cash only. So today I'm on the road to collect a nearly complete Adventure Team Seawolf Submarine. Pics to follow.

[GeekDragon]

Nice. Alittle late, but, good luck.

[Myles_Falworth]

Next week I'll be buying two patent pending Joes from the same original owner. This is not the same guy I got the blond MOA and the record sets from. It will be fun talking with another grown up Joe owner with his toys for sale. He wants about $100 for one and $125 for the other. We'll see.

[Myles_Falworth]

I found the Geyperman Russian Infantry uniform hiding in a pile of other Joe stuff. Here he is now outfitted in that uniform. These are not felt like the US Joes. They're more like a course cloth but look sharp for something from the 70's or 80's. These are still available at Hobbycrash in Spain. Hope you enjoy this dressed figure as much as I do. He'll join the modern Adventure Team wearing this unless and until his modern Comrade of Action accessory set is ever found and purchased.

[GeekDragon]

Nice. I have him somewhere. I miss the Club.

[Myles_Falworth]

Here is my Club Comrade of Action finally! I took him out of the package today and looked for a uniform, but couldn't find one. So here he is in his skivvies, I guess the Russians wear long underwear due to the cold. Somewhere in my cluttered study, I put the bag containing the Geyperman Russian Soldier uniform. Once I find it, I'll outfit this Joe in what his forbears wore. It should look really great.

[Myles_Falworth]

I think I'll go to the July flea market. There might be some odds and ends there. You never know. Also planning to go to Joelanta this year finally. It's in September.

[GeekDragon]

The Kane County show happened about a month ago. I believe there is another in October.

[Myles_Falworth]

When is the next big Chicago toy show? I've been driving to Louisville for years since I never seem to catch the local shows.

[GeekDragon]

It's big. ALOT of people. It's cool, not as good as it was before the pandemic started. You could also try Fan Expo Chicago(formally Chicago Comicon, and Wizard World Chicago). I have been going to this one since 1993, when it was the 2nd biggest con in the country and was mostly about comics, Now, they are basically the same con, but fun to go to.
I was at the Star Wars con here in Chicago, my one and only Star Wars con. Had a good time at that one.

[Myles_Falworth]

I'll have to check out the Chicago show next year. I've never gone to it. The only show I ever attended in Chicago was the Star Wars Celebration a few years ago, and also the St. Charles Toy Expo once.

[GeekDragon]

Not bad, not bad at all.