Stuff I saw at a toyshow

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I got up waaaay too early this morning to check out a toyshow, I go to toyshows regularly despite the fact that I almost never make a purchase. It's more of the experience of being in a room full of neat stuff, thought I'd start sharing. My phone has a camera and as you can see, it sucks, sorry:


I was shocked to find three Ideal Scare Cycles in such nice shape, I kind of think the dealer was shocked I knew what they were. I should have gone home with that Dracula, I'm an idiot.


There must have been a small find of these Evel Knievel sets because every other dealer seemed to have one, it was pretty crazy to see that many MOC in such a small space.

Ah Mego Kristy McNichol! In my younger days I'd have taken you home, dealer was willing to go down to $25 and I still passed.

This comic display took me to a happy, happy place...


Oh how the mighty have fallen, Playmates Star Trek were the absolute BOMB in the mid 1990s and it seems like every single collector just gave up at once.


This $80 boxed Mego Fonzi was probably double it's street value but it was the Canadian version which made my OCD senses tingle but I resisted, as usual...

More Toyshow hijinx soon and I promise to bring a better camera...

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[starsky]

wow! it seems like there's a toy show almost every month where you live!! lucky!!

[palitoy]

It goes in spurts, if I'm willing to drive more I could go every weekend. Now I'm stuck until March...

[geoffdude]

Oh how the mighty have fallen, Playmates Star Trek were the absolute BOMB in the mid 1990s and it seems like every single collector just gave up at once.

I think the 1701 debacle was the beginning of the end for that line. Once most of the Trek collectors couldn't have a complete set anymore they left in droves... myself included. Awe Playmates... text book example of how to kill the lein.

Regards,

Geoff

[geoffdude]

BTW, real, physical, Toy Shows have gone the way of the Dodo bird where I live. We have a huge bi-weekly collectible meet (Frank and Sons) in my area that probably contributed to their demise, as well as EBAY, etc..

I miss them, they were a fun way to kill a Sunday, and find a deal here and there. Oh well, there's always the 'net.

Regards,

Geoff

[palitoy]

I go to every one within an hours drive just to support them, attendance is really up these days.

[HardyGirl]

Wow, neat stuff! There's nothing like the rush of a toy show, is there? Just being surrounded by all that vintage-y goodness...that slight basement aroma...memories just come flooding back and it makes you feel good all over...even if you don't buy anything. But it kills you not to! (Trust me I know!) But sometimes, a dealer will take pity on you, and get you a great deal, or stow it for you until the next toy show, knowing you'll be back! (I know about that too!)

[rche]

That comix rack is pretty fun; as is the sandcrawler and boxed shuttle behind it.

[wilbs518]

Great stuff. I have the same comic rack.

[ScottA]

Cool stuff there. Would be so fun to go to.

[Werewolf]

Neat! Thanks for sharing the pics. It must be a blast to still be able to go to actual toy shows.

[LadyZod]

I live in old fogeyville so the closest thing we get is a crappy fleamarket they old ladies sell doilies or cowboy stuff.

We always have to drive a couple of hrs into Tampa, Orlando or godforbid Miami for a comic or toy show.

Luckily those are spread around as to allow funds to build up.

[starsky]

i'm hoping shows make a comeback! in my area there's only 3 toy shows a year and the wondercon.

[jwyblejr]

I don't think there's been anything half way decent around here since the Huntsville Star Trek Con way back when. We get a small mall show every once in a blue moon and that's it.

[samurainoir]

This is one of the smaller toy shows, so I was really surprised by the attendance. It was a pretty crowded hall.

The only thing I was REALLY interested in was the comic rack, but he wasn't selling it.

Bought a Hasbro Martian Manhunter and a 12" GI Joe for five bucks each from the guy blowing out the Star Trek figures. Plus a CTVT Brady Bunch Bobby from the doll table, and an orange jumpsuit from the vintage GI Joe guy on stage. All for customs.