BEHOLD! Some of my carded collection. :) - Page 7

papa_smurf73 · 04-12-2014, 08:43 PM

This update is long overdue. I hit the Gem City Comic Con in Dayton last weekend, and had an amazing time. This was my first time at a con, and the only reason I attended was for the opportunity to meet Kevin Eastman. I brought a small army of items for him to sign, which I'll post below. He signed everything I put in his path, which was pretty amazing considering they had to separate the lines out and give folks time cards to see him. I was kindly disappointed they had him shoved into the back corner of the room though. I felt bad for him, but maybe that's the norm? Anyhow, aside from getting his signature, I attended a panel where Kevin talked about the history of the Ninja Turtles, and how the movement evolved. It was fun and especially informative. At the end of his speech, he gave an opportunity for folks to ask questions. I waited until everyone had finished asking their questions, raised my hand, and instead of asking a question I simply thanked the guy. That alone was probably the most rewarding part of the trip for me hands down. I felt I connected with him, and let him know how much I appreciated his hard work, and the fact he came all the way to the mid-west just to talk with us was pretty amazing. He's walking a legend, no doubt about it.

Needless to say, I was glad to have attended this convention. So much that I went both days (Saturday and Sunday). I even purchased a special ticket to meet with Kevin after the show (which was pretty much Kevin in the back of a comic book shop signing stuff for folks). Still, I'll take what ever I can get. I can't express how much I appreciated being able to be face to face with him. Something I will never forget.

So back to the con... While I do have comic books, I never really considered myself a comic collector. My comics are more-so just books that were handed down to me or I traded up to get because I liked the artwork (with exception to the IDW comics that I subscribe to). I have to say that it puts a new spin on getting a comic book when you actually get to meet the artist. I picked up two series from a couple artists I ran into while at this con. I had never heard of either. The first one I came upon was just an amazing artist by the name of Kyle Hotz. Perhaps you've heard of him? Here's what I picked up from Kyle

Here's a great Bebop and Rocksteady print I scored from Ren McKinzie.

I also met another great artist named Daniel Leister. He was selling his artwork for $20.00 a sheet. I thought that was pretty stellar considering the amount of detail this dude put in his work. Here's what I picked up from him:

I had the pleasure of meeting Eric Adams who wrote the indie comic book Lackluster World. He was giving the first comic away for free, and the remaining 6 out for $30.00. I purchased the second comic, and read the first two while I was waiting for Kevin's panel. I was literally laughing out loud. Lackluster world is insanely funny, and has a fun-filled story line. I liked it so much that I purchased the rest of the books (it's a mini series). I highly recommend you read it. It was voted best indie comic of 2010. I had Eric sign all the books I purchased, and just finished the last one today. So good. Get it. Do it.

papa_smurf73 · 04-12-2014, 08:49 PM

And for the stuff Kevin signed...

If you were at GCCC I was the guy dragging around the huge ass box... This was what was inside it...

yipster32 · 04-12-2014, 10:57 PM

love the Eastman signed stuff!!!

btw your collection is awesome!!

bretttheleofan · 04-13-2014, 08:52 AM

so awesome bro glad you had a great time. Sorry I missed being able to go with you, but I'm taking the fam on a Disney/Universal vacation in 2 weeks and that's where all my money has been going to lately (besides the guitar I've been having made)

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-15-2014, 12:43 AM

very cool stuff my friend! awesome

papa_smurf73 · 04-16-2014, 06:24 PM

Thanks guys. Can't wait to get some of this stuff framed.

papa_smurf73 · 04-20-2014, 07:46 PM

Always a good day when you get items like these...

(took some negotiation but $50 each is a steal IMHO):

I haven't been able to find mutagen man for the life of me. Thankfully I found this guy on Saturday.

*Shogun26* · 04-20-2014, 08:08 PM

Very awesome on your pick ups! So glad u had such a great time meeting kevin and hearing him talk. I saw a mutagen man at meijer last week , no eyes , ill stop after work and see if hes still there this week if ud like? They also had kirby bat.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-21-2014, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_smurf73

Always a good day when you get items like these...

(took some negotiation but $50 each is a steal IMHO):

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3...2/IMG_0545.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-k...2/IMG_0547.JPG

wow u lucky SOB!

papa_smurf73 · 04-22-2014, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCanadiandrome

wow u lucky SOB!

Haha. Thanks for the kind words all.

Never thought I would actually own these. They have always been way out of my budget for toys. haha.

Pretty pumped to have them though.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-22-2014, 03:47 PM

yeah me too! i love Shogun Triceraton! it's my favorite version of Triceraton

bretttheleofan · 04-26-2014, 09:59 AM

haha bro I saw those on that craigslist ad. From the guy who was selling his whole collection locally. Glad you got to them!

*The Fifth Turtle* · 04-26-2014, 02:51 PM

Wow to gems at that price? you got to be feeling good right about now

papa_smurf73 · 09-01-2014, 02:12 PM

Been a minute. I'm gearing up for a certification and for what ever reason I can't seem to focus on studying, so why not post a collection update.

I have a hodge-podge of turtle merch I've picked up over the last few months. Some of which was especially played with, and others brand new. The items in played with condition are simply hard for me to find locally in Ohio. That's my game though. It's all about the hunt. If at some point I find something of better quality, I'll replace them.

Special thanks to Shogun26 for helping me procure a few items I was in need of.

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papa_smurf73 · 09-01-2014, 02:17 PM

I'm not a fan of purchasing novelty turtles, but these are so awesome! Shogun26 hooked it up. Thank you!

I had a birthday party the day the new movie released. Below are items BrettTheLeoFan gave me. I love his artwork. Sick dude. Thank you so much!

papa_smurf73 · 09-01-2014, 02:17 PM

I'm going to have to get the rest of these. They are so cool. I didn't realize I would like them so much.

$15.00 each at Target due to a mistake in pricing. Unreal.

04-12-2014, 08:43 PM	#121
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	This update is long overdue. I hit the Gem City Comic Con in Dayton last weekend, and had an amazing time. This was my first time at a con, and the only reason I attended was for the opportunity to meet Kevin Eastman. I brought a small army of items for him to sign, which I'll post below. He signed everything I put in his path, which was pretty amazing considering they had to separate the lines out and give folks time cards to see him. I was kindly disappointed they had him shoved into the back corner of the room though. I felt bad for him, but maybe that's the norm? Anyhow, aside from getting his signature, I attended a panel where Kevin talked about the history of the Ninja Turtles, and how the movement evolved. It was fun and especially informative. At the end of his speech, he gave an opportunity for folks to ask questions. I waited until everyone had finished asking their questions, raised my hand, and instead of asking a question I simply thanked the guy. That alone was probably the most rewarding part of the trip for me hands down. I felt I connected with him, and let him know how much I appreciated his hard work, and the fact he came all the way to the mid-west just to talk with us was pretty amazing. He's walking a legend, no doubt about it. Needless to say, I was glad to have attended this convention. So much that I went both days (Saturday and Sunday). I even purchased a special ticket to meet with Kevin after the show (which was pretty much Kevin in the back of a comic book shop signing stuff for folks). Still, I'll take what ever I can get. I can't express how much I appreciated being able to be face to face with him. Something I will never forget. So back to the con... While I do have comic books, I never really considered myself a comic collector. My comics are more-so just books that were handed down to me or I traded up to get because I liked the artwork (with exception to the IDW comics that I subscribe to). I have to say that it puts a new spin on getting a comic book when you actually get to meet the artist. I picked up two series from a couple artists I ran into while at this con. I had never heard of either. The first one I came upon was just an amazing artist by the name of Kyle Hotz. Perhaps you've heard of him? Here's what I picked up from Kyle Here's a great Bebop and Rocksteady print I scored from Ren McKinzie. I also met another great artist named Daniel Leister. He was selling his artwork for $20.00 a sheet. I thought that was pretty stellar considering the amount of detail this dude put in his work. Here's what I picked up from him: I had the pleasure of meeting Eric Adams who wrote the indie comic book Lackluster World. He was giving the first comic away for free, and the remaining 6 out for $30.00. I purchased the second comic, and read the first two while I was waiting for Kevin's panel. I was literally laughing out loud. Lackluster world is insanely funny, and has a fun-filled story line. I liked it so much that I purchased the rest of the books (it's a mini series). I highly recommend you read it. It was voted best indie comic of 2010. I had Eric sign all the books I purchased, and just finished the last one today. So good. Get it. Do it. __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73 Last edited by papa_smurf73; 04-12-2014 at 09:07 PM.

04-12-2014, 08:49 PM	#122
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	And for the stuff Kevin signed... If you were at GCCC I was the guy dragging around the huge ass box... This was what was inside it... __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

04-12-2014, 10:57 PM	#123
yipster32 Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Posts: 45	love the Eastman signed stuff!!! btw your collection is awesome!! __________________ Do or do not. There is no try. Last edited by yipster32; 04-12-2014 at 11:03 PM.

04-15-2014, 12:43 AM	#125
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	very cool stuff my friend! awesome __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

04-16-2014, 06:24 PM	#126
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	Thanks guys. Can't wait to get some of this stuff framed. __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

04-13-2014, 08:52 AM	#124
bretttheleofan Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: greater cincinnati Posts: 727	so awesome bro glad you had a great time. Sorry I missed being able to go with you, but I'm taking the fam on a Disney/Universal vacation in 2 weeks and that's where all my money has been going to lately (besides the guitar I've been having made)

04-20-2014, 07:46 PM	#127
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	Always a good day when you get items like these... (took some negotiation but $50 each is a steal IMHO): I haven't been able to find mutagen man for the life of me. Thankfully I found this guy on Saturday. __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

04-20-2014, 08:08 PM	#128
Shogun26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: under my bed Posts: 2,322	Very awesome on your pick ups! So glad u had such a great time meeting kevin and hearing him talk. I saw a mutagen man at meijer last week , no eyes , ill stop after work and see if hes still there this week if ud like? They also had kirby bat. __________________ Ebay Store!! Guys...I think Turtle Mania is back for good.

04-22-2014, 03:47 PM	#131
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	yeah me too! i love Shogun Triceraton! it's my favorite version of Triceraton __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

04-26-2014, 09:59 AM	#132
bretttheleofan Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: greater cincinnati Posts: 727	haha bro I saw those on that craigslist ad. From the guy who was selling his whole collection locally. Glad you got to them!

04-26-2014, 02:51 PM	#133
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	Wow to gems at that price? you got to be feeling good right about now

09-01-2014, 02:12 PM	#134
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	Been a minute. I'm gearing up for a certification and for what ever reason I can't seem to focus on studying, so why not post a collection update. I have a hodge-podge of turtle merch I've picked up over the last few months. Some of which was especially played with, and others brand new. The items in played with condition are simply hard for me to find locally in Ohio. That's my game though. It's all about the hunt. If at some point I find something of better quality, I'll replace them. Special thanks to Shogun26 for helping me procure a few items I was in need of. __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

09-01-2014, 02:13 PM	#135
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	__________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

09-01-2014, 02:13 PM	#136
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	__________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

09-01-2014, 02:14 PM	#137
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	__________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

09-01-2014, 02:14 PM	#138
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	__________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

09-01-2014, 02:17 PM	#139
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	I'm not a fan of purchasing novelty turtles, but these are so awesome! Shogun26 hooked it up. Thank you! I had a birthday party the day the new movie released. Below are items BrettTheLeoFan gave me. I love his artwork. Sick dude. Thank you so much! __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

09-01-2014, 02:17 PM	#140
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	I'm going to have to get the rest of these. They are so cool. I didn't realize I would like them so much. $15.00 each at Target due to a mistake in pricing. Unreal. __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73