Sorry if this is long but I think it's kind of interesting.
Back in the late nineties, I stumbled upon a Remco Phantom of the Opera figure complete with it's box in a hidden auction. Why was it hidden? Because the listing said "Phanthom of the Opera". I'd have never found it if I hadn't made the same spelling mistake one night. Anyway, I got it for a great deal.
A couple of years later, I had some unpaid renovation bills and was severely frustrated with not being able to find a creature, I sold the entire set on ebay. I regretted doing that.
Flash forward to this summer, my wife and I took a second honeymoon in NYC where I found a MIB Wolfman for a great price. I remember thinking "I wish I hadn't sold that Phantom!" while buying it.
Anyway, a few weeks ago Greg emails me with a collection he bought and says "I think the Phantom used to belong to you" The buyer remembered he got it from Palitoy, somehow. So, I got my bargain Phantom back! He's not in perfect condition but I'm really happy to have him complete my set finally.
Back in the late nineties, I stumbled upon a Remco Phantom of the Opera figure complete with it's box in a hidden auction. Why was it hidden? Because the listing said "Phanthom of the Opera". I'd have never found it if I hadn't made the same spelling mistake one night. Anyway, I got it for a great deal.
A couple of years later, I had some unpaid renovation bills and was severely frustrated with not being able to find a creature, I sold the entire set on ebay. I regretted doing that.
Flash forward to this summer, my wife and I took a second honeymoon in NYC where I found a MIB Wolfman for a great price. I remember thinking "I wish I hadn't sold that Phantom!" while buying it.
Anyway, a few weeks ago Greg emails me with a collection he bought and says "I think the Phantom used to belong to you" The buyer remembered he got it from Palitoy, somehow. So, I got my bargain Phantom back! He's not in perfect condition but I'm really happy to have him complete my set finally.

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