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  • palitoy
    live. laugh. lisa needs braces
    • Jun 16, 2001
    • 59176

    And then there's Maude

    Wow, it took me three days for the haze to clear out of my head. Fun wipes me it out it seems.

    So this year, I decided to use "My whole ***" to give Steve a helping hand and allow him the freedom to run the meet the way he envisioned it. So instead of getting a dealer table, I ran registration. Welcoming as many folks as I could to the meet and hopefully being as inclusive as possible. We're not quite a toy show, I think it's somewhat better than that.

    I was happy to see all the returning faces like Mike, Austin, the Arendsen crew, Bill and Leah, the Gordy's, Paul Clarke, Chris and Stacey, Larry and Julie, Paul (Daremo), Matt Jaycox, Dans both Crandall and Pearson, Rob T, Bob and David, Scott (Axe, nice to meet Julie) , Paul Wasson (sadly minus his son), Derek, Bryan, Rche, The Bronx crew, Gabriel, Barret, Brue and Lili, Mike P, Brian L, Ed and Jen (OK I see them all the time), Doug and Prescott, Roberto and Tom, Joe and Fletcher, Charlie, the list just goes on and on.

    I never get to spend as much time as I would like with any of you. We talked a lot about toys but then came discussion about kids, work, families, moving (sorry) and other things, this is friendship.

    Also, I got to finally meet people that I corresponded with previously like Ron and David, Troy and Nannette (who was so awesome she tidied my messy registration table), Andrew and his great family, Troy K and his family, folks like Jason (Brown Bear), Mike D and och I'm forgetting people's names! I'm sorry, I'm the front door guy that's bad with names.

    I would like to lay the following thanks down:

    Art- Thanks for the generosity of that party, that was a lot of fun and really put us on the right track.

    Tom- You're a mensch, all I can say, appreciated the food like you wouldn't believe.

    Kevin- The banners you provided were amazing, thanks so much. Also, your family rocks.

    Chris Hummel- For taking the helm and doing a better job than me. Also, for all the amazing snacks.

    Rob T- For everything including the generous liquid donations to the Mego Suite.

    Mike C- Your key chains made for so many smiles.

    Scott P- Thanks for the awesome "Superman box" for kids as well as the amazing shirt. I've already gotten compliments.

    Paul Wasson- THANK YOU for solving a five year problem for me.

    Chris Noone & Co.- I love the big toy auction. You're just awesome to watch.

    All customs auction contributors, thank you for helping us keep the ship afloat.

    Most of all Steve, the sarcasm doesn't hide the veneer of caring. You made this thing rock and I was there to witness how much you do.

    My gratitude to each and every one of you for really getting into the spirit of things, I saw it all weekend, people bonding, jumping in, helping. Speaking for myself, I am overwhelmed. It takes a village.

    Before I left for Chicago, I had dramatically deemed this "My Last Mego Meet".As some of you know, I'm not in a great place and was determined to go out with a bang, have fun and leave on a high note. Now? I think it would kill me not to be there in some capacity.

    I didn't come home with many toys, I had a small suitcase this year and the focus of a toddler. I came home with something else and it's worth more than a Kresge carded Shazam. Thank you.
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  • cjefferys
    Duke of Gloat
    • Apr 23, 2006
    • 10180

    #2
    I'm very happy to hear that you had such a positive experience sir, you needed it!

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    • Bronxboykev
      Permanent Member
      • Mar 7, 2011
      • 3013

      #3
      Glad to Help out in any way possible... Don't you DARE Abandon the Meet... We will hunt you down in the Great white North and drag you back!!! I Couldn't possibly concieve what you and Steve have to go through to make sure all runs smoothly for the Weekend but the Transition last year from Wheeling to Chicago and this year again looked to have gone off without a hitch... Each year it gets Bigger and Better!
      Last edited by Bronxboykev; Jun 23, '16, 10:06 AM.

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      • TrekStar
        Trek or Treat
        • Jan 20, 2011
        • 8346

        #4
        When I first seen this thread I thought someone brought a Bea Arthur Maude custom to the meet and had pics
        that would have been sweet.

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        • PNGwynne
          Master of Fowl Play
          • Jun 5, 2008
          • 19432

          #5
          Originally posted by palitoy
          I came home with something else and it's worth more than a Kresge carded Shazam. Thank you.
          Ach, you're making my eyes all sweaty.
          WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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          • VintageMike
            Permanent Member
            • Dec 16, 2004
            • 3376

            #6
            Seems like a few us were in the same boat this year. Glad we were collectively able to make you feel better over the course of the weekend. As the cliche goes "that's what friends are for" and I truly believe it's what brings us all together every year. Hopefully you do return next year. The only downer of this whole thing is when someone can't/doesn't come they are sorely missed!

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            • Brue
              User without title
              • Sep 29, 2005
              • 4241

              #7
              Originally posted by palitoy
              We're not quite a toy show, I think it's somewhat better than that.
              ... I came home with something else and it's worth more than a Kresge carded Shazam. Thank you.
              My sediments exactly.

              Thank you for all you have done for the Museum and the show.

              It wouldn't be the same without you.

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              • ScottA
                Original Member
                • Jun 25, 2001
                • 12264

                #8
                Always great seeing you B. I loved hearing about the plans for the toy room. I can't wait to see pics.
                sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

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                • samurainoir
                  Eloquent Member
                  • Dec 26, 2006
                  • 18758

                  #9
                  felt too weird driving myself. Next year we do the Blue Brothers re-enactments.
                  My store in the MEGO MALL!

                  BUY THE CAPTAIN CANUCK ACTION FIGURE HERE!

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                  • noelani72
                    27inaleon
                    • Jun 25, 2002
                    • 4608

                    #10
                    ..you'll be back; depression will kill you otherwise. We all had a blast. Till next year!

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                    • batmanmc
                      mego batman collector
                      • Jun 22, 2004
                      • 6227

                      #11
                      Brian glad to see you again this year. i hope you can get into a better place. this meet is waht the megomuseum is all about family. not just family but family you actually want to see . the meet would not be the same without you. .

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                      • Toyman_Chris
                        70's Era Pimp
                        • Sep 7, 2011
                        • 3010

                        #12
                        Originally posted by palitoy
                        Chris Hummel- For taking the helm and doing a better job than me. Also, for all the amazing snacks.
                        This was my 5th and best Mego Meet. I strengthened friendships and made some new ones! I was more than thrilled to help out and always am! Next year, I will do even more!

                        Originally posted by palitoy
                        I didn't come home with many toys, I had a small suitcase this year and the focus of a toddler. I came home with something else and it's worth more than a Kresge carded Shazam. Thank you.
                        This is by far the best thing I have heard from the weekend. It truly puts the right things in perspective.

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                        • boss
                          Talkative Member
                          • Jun 18, 2003
                          • 7204

                          #13
                          You most likely don't remember our 2 minute conversation about non-toy things, but it was the highlight of my weekend. It brought me a couple steps out of the life funk I'd been hiding in recently. Thank you sir.
                          Fresh, not from concentrate.

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                          • Cornelius POTA
                            Persistent Member
                            • Jul 19, 2011
                            • 1003

                            #14
                            Originally posted by cjefferys
                            I'm very happy to hear that you had such a positive experience sir, you needed it!
                            Like the positive vibes from Mego Meet 2016

                            Good for each and everyone of you that attended.


                            Cornelius POTA sigpic MEGO of the Planet Of The Apes :ape:
                            :smiley13: Cornelius is home.
                            I'm in a groove and on the move collecting Mego POTA figures. PM me anytime.

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                            • palitoy
                              live. laugh. lisa needs braces
                              • Jun 16, 2001
                              • 59176

                              #15
                              Originally posted by boss
                              You most likely don't remember our 2 minute conversation about non-toy things, but it was the highlight of my weekend. It brought me a couple steps out of the life funk I'd been hiding in recently. Thank you sir.
                              That worked both ways, thank you.
                              Places to find PlaidStallions online: https://linktr.ee/Plaidstallions

                              Buy Toy-Ventures Magazine here:
                              http://www.plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

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