There's got to be enough of us around these parts to put something together. We probably cover a pretty good area but maybe we could shoot for a central location, possibly a weekend thing as to accomodate folks who want to come from surrounding states. I know we have Arkansas and Oklahoma folks that might like to join us. Just looking to see if there would be any interest and if so, let's throw out some suggestions.
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I think we ought to try a Texas Mini-Meet!
Vintage Toy Rescue
1614-B N State Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 740-4424
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Count me in! I'm in the fort worth area but willing to drive. Any upcoming toy shows or comic book shows in texas that we could piggyback on to get started?Comment
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I am in the Houston area and I would definitely be interested depending on where and how my budget is!
The shows that I am aware of are:
The ScifiExpo/Comic Expos in Irving
I think San Antonio now has a Texas ComicCon
Houston has ComicpaloozaComment
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HEY!! I just saw this. You guys know I'm in for this! There is that Toy Museum up in Paul's Valley, Oklahoma. The museum isn't anything to write home about but could be a central location. I would be happy to get with Bill and we can look for something in and around our area. LMKMy Custom Figures
1 Corinthians 9:24 - Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!Comment
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Hey Guys...I just did a quick search through the Members List and there are about 50 members that list Texas as their Location.
If this gains any legs, you may want to send them an Invitation via PM or a PM linking this thread so they participate in the discussions.
Just a thought.
Hope it Happens
~ TomEveryone is Entitled to MY Opinion...Your's, not so much!Comment
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Glad to see this thread take off. Sounds like there is definitely enough interest to make this happen. If someone would like to volunteer to search the member's list and PM the folks living in or near Texas and point them to this thread, that would be great!
Here are some upcoming shows that i plan to attend:
The Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII- Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at the Arlington Convention Center. This one is too soon to organize any kind of museum member gathering, but it should be a good show to check out for those interested.
Fan Days- October 8-9, at the Irving Convention Center.
Wizard World Austin Comic Con- November 11-13, Austin Convention Center. This one could work for us! Gives us a central location and time to plan for it.
Sci-Fi Expo- February 11-12, 2012, Irving Converntion Center.
Dallas Comic Con- May 18-20, Irving Convention Center.
Let's keep the discussion going on this and make it happen!Vintage Toy Rescue
1614-B N State Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 740-4424
www.vintagetoyrescue.comComment
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Ah man that is sad news, when we last went back and forth there were more, the times they are a changing huh? Please tell me Toy Joy is still there.Comment
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Glad to see this thread take off. Sounds like there is definitely enough interest to make this happen. If someone would like to volunteer to search the member's list and PM the folks living in or near Texas and point them to this thread, that would be great!
Here are some upcoming shows that i plan to attend:
The Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII- Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at the Arlington Convention Center. This one is too soon to organize any kind of museum member gathering, but it should be a good show to check out for those interested.
Fan Days- October 8-9, at the Irving Convention Center.
Wizard World Austin Comic Con- November 11-13, Austin Convention Center. This one could work for us! Gives us a central location and time to plan for it.
Sci-Fi Expo- February 11-12, 2012, Irving Converntion Center.
Dallas Comic Con- May 18-20, Irving Convention Center.
Let's keep the discussion going on this and make it happen!Comment
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Anna's Toy Depot is pretty fun as well. She is a reseller of kid toys and mostly shies away from vintage action figure type things. But she does usually have a table of loose toys that are $2-3 a pop and can be anything from a McDonalds premium to a vintage Kenner figure. She also likes Fisher Price Little People and Legos, so if you are into those, she usually has a bunch of it.
This person has a slot in one of those antique mall things. I've been meaning to make a stop by, but havn't really gotten the chance.
Star Wars Toy Figures, no Jar Jar - he sucks!
Austin Books is THE place to pick up DC Direct stuff. Plus they tend to order from the non-book pages of Diamond, so there are lots of modern statuary there.
There is a guy in a store called Out of the Past. If you can actually find a path thru the store (the place is a wreck and JAM packed with junk), you can find toys. Sometimes there is cool stuff in there, but I always wonder if I am up on my Tetanus shot when I go in there.
So, I suppose it is not totally dried up. But there used to be a handful of vintage shops that dealt with toys as well. That is all gone now.Comment
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