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  • Last of the Trunk Joes.

    So, Ricky Puckett has been a fixture at many of the shows I frequent and it is always fun to go to his booth because he has a little bit of everything. Before the pandemic hit, he showed up with a footlocker full of vintage Joes. (Over-flowing is probably a better term) Granted. these were all played with and in most cases mix-matched uniforms and accessories. Here is the last of the 100% vintage figures he had from the trunk. I had Jack Hall be my eyes at Toy Lanta and he grabbed him up for me. I spent last evening cleaning him and restringing him. This is actually one of the nicer Joes I got from the trunk. The figure, Japan Tagged uniform, vintage parachute pack, and boots set me back $35. So I'm here to tell the folks who say they can't afford vintage, you are not trying hard enough.

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    There was still some trunk Joes left but they looked to be a mixture of Cotswold and/or Masterpiece/40th figures Also some cobbled vintage mixed in to get my attention. Still a bargain for the price. Ricky will be at the Kentucky show and I will be there buying more. If nothing else I will have a surplus of parts where I can maybe piece together a few more. That is if Dave doesn't beat me to them!
    - Scott
    PH and Proud
    Bulletmann - Hyatta
    See photos of my collection on my Pinterest Page https://www.pinterest.com/scottbeckmann/gi-joe/
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    I will have my track shoes on in Kentucky, Scott.
    I've got elbows and know how to USE 'em!
    Just sayin'...
    ;-)
    Yeah, the famous Ricky Puckett Trunk is a show highlight, for sure!
    - ATC


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    • #3

      Well in the photo I got from Jack there looked to be 8-10 Joes. One was clearly a 40th but decked out in a vintage field jacket with a pack and had a tent. I will probably buy a few more of the beater Joes and see if I can cobble together a few nice ones. The fun of the hobby is bringing them back to their original glory.
      - Scott
      PH and Proud
      Bulletmann - Hyatta
      See photos of my collection on my Pinterest Page https://www.pinterest.com/scottbeckmann/gi-joe/

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      • #4

        $35?!?!?!? Now that is a deal. I would e all over that Joe for that price. I have never seen a parachute pack like that n person. Only pack I have ever had is the one that came with the Skydive to Danger set, which I am working on restoring. Got to get on my sister to sew the strapes for me. She has had them for what seems like forever. I also have a few other sets I'm worki ng on, but that is a whole new post.
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