Thank you Ricky Puckett!

[GI Defender]

As you all are aware, I always praise Ricky for his footlocker of Joes. These Joes were vintage PH's with complete uniforms and some accessories (sometimes KO) He has lugged that Footlocker around for years and I always grabbed 4-5 Joes each time. Average price was $35-$40 a figure. The running gag in the house is that my collection doubled because of that trunk. Well, with the well running dry I only got one Joe from him in Kentucky not from the footlocker, but a minty loose AT Commander for $40. After a clean, probably the nicest AT guy I have. Clean, not cracks, perfect flock and vintage holster and pistol.

Anyway

I was watching an auction for a Joe and bid $50 on it last week. It was in good shape and reminded me of so many of the Footlocker Joes I had in my collection. Sadly, I lost the bid but was shocked at the final selling price.

This guy sold for $202.13. I have several just as nice I got from Ricky.



Bottom line, go to shows! Deals are much better there.

[ATC]

But... but... but... at the last Kentucky show, Ricky didn't have his famous foot locker full of Joes! That foot locker is usually the highlight of the show for me. It was a sad day. :-(
- ATC

[GI Defender]

I hear whispers of its return. . .or a similar facsimile.

[ATC]

Oh goodie!
The first time I saw The Trunk, I found a blonde Euro head figure wearing a German uniform but equipped with a bunch of American accessories. Walking around the floor it was like a treasure hunt, finding the bits and pieces I needed to complete a vintage German soldier of the world. I was able to find everything I needed before I left. Had a blast!
That was the best little experience of any convention I've ever attended! It even beat the San Antonio mosh pit!
;-)
Dave

[GI Defender]

that mosh pit was tuff to beat.

[ATC]

And it was over two DECADES ago!
Makes me feel old...
- ATC