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Random Axe
Feb 11, '12, 6:56 PM
Thanks so much for those who were able to attend. This worked out so well after a few previous attempts in prior years. The Museum is full of Mego goodness, toy stuff and pop culture. What it's also full of is good people, friends I know I'll have for life. Action figures are great, but it's the social aspect of meetings like this that bring us closer together and solidify the community.

Craig(ZICA) - Okay, let's settle the debate and confusion. It's officially pronounced ZY-ka. Thanks for bringing the protos. It's a travesty of justice these didn't make it into production and also the nature of the beast. These factory made protos are almost exactly what would have ended up on the shelves.

Steve(EMCEHammer) - Came down from Columbus and brought the Brick collection and the Shag Wagon. It's so fun to see these up close and carded.

Rob(godzilla) - He also came down from the state capital to join our group. Thank you for bringing your unbound positive energy to the building.

Chris(Captain Mego) - What a great guy and a freakin amazing talent. It was cool to see your work up close and in person. You are a master craftsman and artist. It was also great to see the in-process heads you're sculpting.

Tom(MIB41) - It was excellent to finally meet you. You've been a presence on the boards for a long time. I'm so glad you made the trip from L'Ville for our mini meet. It's a requirement for you to post some of your own custom work, 1/6 scale or not, you've got some badass stuff. I'm sure people here would like to check it out.

Chris(Earth2Chris) - Your portfolio of production artwork for Castaway and other comic related subjects was way more than impressive. It's really great to be able to talk shop with someone who gets comics like you do.

Dave(truedave) - Your Joe lineup is simply stellar. The boxes are just an added bonus. I love how you have become a student of the hobby and are pushing boundries.

Okay, now the pics...

Captain Mego's General Urso(I think. I don't know Ape stuff)
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04342.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04351.jpg

Ape sculpts by the Captain
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04352.jpg

The Captain explains his work processes
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04356.jpg


Here are the ZICA factory samples. These are so far beyond amazing.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04343.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04344.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04345.jpg


Tom, Rob and Steve going through the parts box
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04358.jpg

Chris, Selena( I guess this would be Truewife), Steve and Rob
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04349.jpg

The Shag Wagon
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04346.jpg

Brick carded
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04347.jpg


Dave tells Tom to remove his jacket. Guess he's not a Tony Stewart fan.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04355.jpg


Tom's custom built Hot TOys Stallone Barney Frank from Expendibles. Told you his stuff is cool.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04353.jpg


Dave's awesome Action Team Joe project.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04339.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04341.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04340.jpg
emeraldknight47
Feb 11, '12, 7:15 PM
Looks like a splendid time was had by all. Sorry I had to miss the festivities....!
HumanWolfman
Feb 11, '12, 7:31 PM
Looks like it was alot of fun!
EMCE Hammer
Feb 11, '12, 8:15 PM
Good God I look fat.

It was a great time, and I was sorry to see it end. Thanks to Scott for being persistent and making it finally happen. I really enjoyed chewing the fat with you guys and seeing some really cool stuff. It was a privilege to share the room with such talented, cool people.
samurainoir
Feb 11, '12, 8:25 PM
Wow! I hope zica and those factory samples will be showing up at mego meet. Very cool that you guys got to see them up close.
Earth 2 Chris
Feb 11, '12, 8:41 PM
Good God I look fat.

I look balder than I thought! Man, I really just need to buzz my hair. The solar panel is growing!!!

Chris
Random Axe
Feb 11, '12, 8:54 PM
I look balder than I thought! Man, I really just need to buzz my hair. The solar panel is growing!!!

Chris


Hey, I can help with that...bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Brown Bear
Feb 11, '12, 9:03 PM
Dave's Joe's are incredible!!
MIB41
Feb 11, '12, 11:34 PM
I had a blast! Thanks so much for organizing this Scott. I feel like I met some very special people that will be good friends down the road. Quality folks all the way around. I was honored to meet everyone. I'm so glad I made the trip. So worth it.
toys2cool
Feb 11, '12, 11:37 PM
everything looks great! my god that ape on the horse :drool: and the Sly :2thumbsup:
Toyman_Chris
Feb 12, '12, 9:28 AM
Looks like a great time. I really wanted to make it, but my work schedule didn't allow it. Are you guys going to do this again?

Any cool trades?
TrueDave
Feb 12, '12, 9:58 AM
Just a quick shout out to Neutron X: Ed did the GI Joe Jr. boxes. I found his 12" size boxes on the 'Bay and pleasantlly found out the maker was a Museum Member I had already been dealing with HERE! :hokay:
His mini boxes are 15$ , Discounts for larger orders, especially for Museum members. ( "Membership has it's privliges!)
His 12" boxes are also awesome. ( not sure of those prices)
( the A team tags are from Laser mego!:grin:)
EMCE Hammer
Feb 12, '12, 10:19 AM
Looks like a great time. I really wanted to make it, but my work schedule didn't allow it. Are you guys going to do this again?

Any cool trades?


Almost a total lack of commerce. We were too busy, which I think is a good thing.
Earth 2 Chris
Feb 12, '12, 10:36 AM
It seemed almost wrong to sully such a nice gathering with business transactions. That being said there was a ton of stuff in that room I'd love to own.

Chris
Toyman_Chris
Feb 12, '12, 12:43 PM
Almost a total lack of commerce. We were too busy, which I think is a good thing.

Oh I completely agree. I love trading, but I so much more love the camaraderie of a get together. Good for you guys! I very much wanted to go. Just couldn't make the drive this time. I would love to see you do it again before Mego Meet 2012.

It's these little get together events that make the wait for MM12 bearable. LOL.
emeraldknight47
Feb 12, '12, 12:58 PM
I agree! We all live in general proximity! Shall we start planning for another get-together, maybe in April some time...?
Random Axe
Feb 12, '12, 1:37 PM
I agree! We all live in general proximity! Shall we start planning for another get-together, maybe in April some time...?

Absolutely. We can do it here again or have another venue. Whats cool about this place is its equidistant from several surrounding cities. But Ill travel for this too as Im sure would others.
Toyman_Chris
Feb 12, '12, 1:44 PM
The sooner you can get me a date the better. I will be coming all da way from Wisconsin.
Godzilla
Feb 12, '12, 7:30 PM
I had a blast meeting you guys and seeing your fantastic creations. I'm definately up for another one anytime. Scott, you rock for pulling this together.
MLoudin
Feb 12, '12, 9:27 PM
SOOOO Sorry we couldn't make it... Awesome pics!!
kennermike
Feb 13, '12, 11:22 AM
Man thats a great mini meet guys !
madmarva
Feb 14, '12, 10:47 AM
Glad you guys had a good time. Wish I lived closer to Ohio.
noelani72
Feb 14, '12, 11:05 AM
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc282/Therandomaxe/DSC04351.jpg



this is simply amazing work.
Random Axe
Feb 14, '12, 11:54 AM
you should see Caps stuff up close....
wilbs518
Feb 14, '12, 12:10 PM
Great pics!
Earth 2 Chris
Feb 14, '12, 1:19 PM
Yeah, Cap's stuff was breathtaking. And he's a helluva nice guy to boot. I really enjoyed chatting with him.

Scott and Dave's customs were equally stunning. Just great stuff all around. Great folks too!

Chris
piecemaker
Feb 14, '12, 5:36 PM
Wow!,that Urko/Ursus? custom is Incredible! All some really amazing customs and those ZICA factory samples are really cool.Thanks for the pics.
Random Axe
Feb 14, '12, 6:10 PM
I was truly honored to have shared the afternoon with so many cool people. It's nice trading typed words on a message board, but it's a fulfilling experience to just hang out and BS with like-minded collectors and customizers. It was an afternoon of validation that this is truly the greatest source of geekery and good friends on the web. Thank you all.
GaryPlaysWithDolls
Feb 14, '12, 6:20 PM
Maybe I can make it there the next time!
emeraldknight47
Feb 20, '12, 7:52 PM
I was truly honored to have shared the afternoon with so many cool people. It's nice trading typed words on a message board, but it's a fulfilling experience to just hang out and BS with like-minded collectors and customizers. It was an afternoon of validation that this is truly the greatest source of geekery and good friends on the web. Thank you all.

And why aren't there any pictures of you at the meet, Scott? Surely not camera shy!!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
EMCE Hammer
Feb 20, '12, 8:31 PM
He's standing behind Tom in every picture:-)
Random Axe
Feb 20, '12, 10:14 PM
And why aren't there any pictures of you at the meet, Scott? Surely not camera shy!!! :grin: :grin: :grin:

There's plenty of pictures of my fatass from MegoMeets past. I intend to use those as the before pictures and motivation while I attend to my weight loss. And yes, Tom's a giant compared to my midget self.
emeraldknight47
Feb 21, '12, 5:49 AM
He's standing behind Tom in every picture:-)

And here I thought it was just because he was busy playing Peter Parker! :grin:
GaryPlaysWithDolls
Feb 21, '12, 4:08 PM
Okay, so when are you guys going to do this again? I'm already working on my wife for Megomeet this year and I'd like to meet some people before I go.
Earth 2 Chris
Feb 21, '12, 6:32 PM
Scott was inside Tom's Jacket in those photos.:biggrin:

It's funny how you "know" people but have no idea what they look like. With Tom, I expected Sammy Hagar. Instead we got Sammy's bodyguard!!!

Thankfully I don't look like an aging Burt Ward...but I wish I had his hair!!!

Chris
MIB41
Feb 22, '12, 10:18 AM
Scott was inside Tom's Jacket in those photos.:biggrin:

It's funny how you "know" people but have no idea what they look like. With Tom, I expected Sammy Hagar. Instead we got Sammy's bodyguard!!!

Thankfully I don't look like an aging Burt Ward...but I wish I had his hair!!!

Chris

:smiley1: Yeah, with that shot of my hands in pockets, it sure looks like I had a Caesarean scheduled for sure. :ape: Scott definitely knows how to keep me humble.:cool_y:
Trappy Trek Freak
Feb 22, '12, 12:26 PM
Man!!! I missed it I wish I would have known I would have been there:ugh_y: OH well I will be in Wheeling in June, if there is another meet besides Wheeling please let me know!!! Trappy74@yahoo.com