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Title: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 5, 2005, 12:46 AM: Not for the faint of heart. :)

Ok get a figure and go open it.
Post the destruction of its prison here.
I'll start.........................

Nice and minty

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/muhaha001.jpg)

Roughed up a bit :)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/muhaha002.jpg)

Best Mel Gibson Scottish Accent
FREEEEDDDDOOOOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/muhaha003.jpg)

Anyone else wanna share.
Lets give the carded guys a heart attack ;)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 12:49 AM: Ooooh. I love this idea, Hemish! I can't wait until Dale sees what you've done. :D

I will have to dig through my boxes for a good figure to open...
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CorranHorn on August 5, 2005, 01:36 AM: FREEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!!!

Cursed plastic coffins, let our figures breathe!

This could wind up being a very entertaining thread, especially when someone opens up a vintage figure. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 5, 2005, 01:37 AM: I have a holo Leia I need to open...

though it doesn't have the mystique a Sacul does.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on August 5, 2005, 04:57 AM: Awesome! :D This is going to be a really fun thread, Someone is going to have a heart attack when they see that, maybe a lot of someones. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 5, 2005, 09:35 AM: Have fun with it....can I post pics of me putting my Toy Fair Vaders into Protecto paks?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: iFett on August 5, 2005, 10:38 AM: This is just wrong in so many ways. >:( I'll have to keep my eyes away from this thread.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CHEWIE on August 5, 2005, 11:02 AM: I LOVE IT!!! I'll start doing this too. Hee Haaaaaaa

:P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 11:19 AM: Quote from: CorranHorn on August 5, 2005, 01:36 AM

This could wind up being a very entertaining thread, especially when someone opens up a vintage figure. :P

Hmmm....
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JayDouble on August 5, 2005, 12:00 PM: Where's my unmasked unleashed Vader that needs opening? :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Rob on August 5, 2005, 01:04 PM: This would be a great place to showcase the opening of my complete set of 77' 12 backs.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Jediknight760071 on August 5, 2005, 01:34 PM: I'm not a carded collector, but Zod just made me squirm. :(

Not so elusive anymore, but I hope there's someone out there I can reach:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/E1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/E2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/E3.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 02:10 PM: Quote from: Kneel Before Zod on August 5, 2005, 01:04 PM
This would be a great place to showcase the opening of my complete set of 77' 12 backs.

For that I'd fly to Dallas and beat you senseless. :'(
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CHEWIE on August 5, 2005, 02:18 PM: Ah, way to get out of that useless packagaing Ephant Mon!!

:P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 03:54 PM: Quote from: Jediknight760071 on August 5, 2005, 01:34 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/E3.jpg)

Damn, that's the figure I was going to free! Well done! :D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: hansolo_506 on August 5, 2005, 04:29 PM: (http://wso.williams.edu/~rfoxwell/starwars/pics/Palpatine.jpg)
Open them....open them ALL!!!!!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Rob on August 5, 2005, 05:30 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 02:10 PM
Quote from: Kneel Before Zod on August 5, 2005, 01:04 PM
This would be a great place to showcase the opening of my complete set of 77' 12 backs.

For that I'd fly to Dallas and beat you senseless. :'(

Well where else is a guy supposed to get some TRULY mint figures to finish off that mint, loose, vintage set?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Shannon (Princess) on August 5, 2005, 06:14 PM: Is it wrong that this thread is turning me on?
:-*
more, more, more!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 5, 2005, 06:34 PM: Once that elephant started pecking it's way out of confinement, there was no stopping it....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/DynamiteGelatine/E3.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on August 5, 2005, 06:43 PM: Heh. Hemish, it looks like you took a little too much pleasure in roughing up Sacul's packaging. ;D

Did anybody see the fanfilm "Figure Club" (recently played at CIII), which deals with a similar subject? Near the end our hero opens his vintage Vader, accompanyed by much groaning and squirming in the audience--I'm an opener, but even I was freaked out--but the filmmakers chickened out and didn't show it on camera. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Chris on August 5, 2005, 06:44 PM: Disgusting. Sickening. Vile.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: jadesfire on August 5, 2005, 07:37 PM: Too bad I already opened my Toy Fair Vader :-\. I don't have anything I can think of that hasn't already been set free.....
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 07:42 PM: Nice work, Hemish! I recall a similar thread to this in the Vintage section at RS a few years back, and the fella really riled some guys up with that! A real hard to find POTF figure, IIRC. Good stuff!

Quote from: Kneel Before Zod on August 5, 2005, 01:04 PM
This would be a great place to showcase the opening of my complete set of 77' 12 backs.

I think Rob's just yankin' our chain here, since there were no 12-backs in 1977. ;)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 5, 2005, 08:55 PM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 12:49 AM
Ooooh. I love this idea, Hemish! I can't wait until Dale sees what you've done. :D

Are you guys insane! (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/e022.gif)

Devils I tell you devils! :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Jesse%20Wall%20Opening%20Figures.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Rob on August 5, 2005, 09:36 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 07:42 PM
Nice work, Hemish! I recall a similar thread to this in the Vintage section at RS a few years back, and the fella really riled some guys up with that! A real hard to find POTF figure, IIRC. Good stuff!

Quote from: Kneel Before Zod on August 5, 2005, 01:04 PM
This would be a great place to showcase the opening of my complete set of 77' 12 backs.

I think Rob's just yankin' our chain here, since there were no 12-backs in 1977. ;)

Yeah, well I'm waiting for my big raise before I start collecting Vintage Carded - loose is working well enough for me at the moment.

When did the 12 backs start and what did the backs look like in 77'?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 09:43 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 07:42 PM
I think Rob's just yankin' our chain here, since there were no 12-backs in 1977. ;)

Quote from: Kneel Before Zod on August 5, 2005, 09:36 PM
When did the 12 backs start and what did the backs look like in 77'?

Mr nitpicky is being, well, nitpicky. ::) :P

The 12 backs came out in '78.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 09:52 PM: But you could get the Early Bird Gift Certificate for Christmas of '77! :P

(just messin', Rob) ;)

BTW, this kinda reminds of the few times that Jared's actually opened up figures at my house. Slightly different twist here, but he threw away all the packaging when he was finished opening, but as soon as he left, I dug all of his loose cardbacks out of the trash. Shame on ~~him~~ me! :-[
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 5, 2005, 09:54 PM: But the EB kits didn't have cards.

You'd have to unwrap one of those, and I'd probably fly to texas to kill you. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 09:58 PM: Quote from: Matt_Fury on August 5, 2005, 09:54 PM
But the EB kits didn't have cards.

That's why I just mentioned the EB Gift Certificate. Didn't the actual EB kit itself come out in '78 as well? That's what I recall. You could just give the kids the certificate, or whatever it was at Christmas of '77, that showed they'd be getting the kit with figures soon after that. ;)

Whoops, I misread your comment there, Matt. You meant that they didn't come carded. Gotchya. Yeah. Even worse opening up one of the actual EB kits! :o But at least you'd get a DT Luke out of it...

By the way, who's the funny lookin' dude with the devil eyes up there in Dale's post? Scary...
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Diddly on August 5, 2005, 10:37 PM: Funny thread! My only carded figs are an AT-TE Gunner and a C3 Vader. I'll have to take pics of the Gunner being opened. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 10:40 PM: Quote from: Diddly on August 5, 2005, 10:37 PM
Funny thread! My only carded figs are an AT-TE Gunner and a C3 Vader. I'll have to take pics of the Gunner being opened. :)

Not the C3 Vader? ;)

Quote from: Princess on August 5, 2005, 06:14 PM
Is it wrong that this thread is turning me on?
:-*
more, more, more!

Not at all, Shannon. Not at all. :P

Quote from: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 09:58 PM
By the way, who's the funny lookin' dude with the devil eyes up there in Dale's post? Scary...

Damn, he's a classy looking gentleman, ain't he?

Must be a nice guy too. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 5, 2005, 10:42 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 09:58 PM
By the way, who's the funny lookin' dude with the devil eyes up there in Dale's post? Scary...

Yep, scary! :o

(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/e022.gif) (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Jesse1.jpg) (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/e022.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 10:42 PM: Anyone remember the look on people's faces in Indy when Jared ripped open a C3 Vader after 10 or so hours in line :o We required a fair bit of beer after that one.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 10:44 PM: I sure wish I'd seen that because that's exactly what I thought of when Diddly mentioned he had a carded C3 Vader.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Diddly on August 5, 2005, 10:48 PM: Nope, C3 Vader stays carded. It has a special place in my heart since I won it off this website. :D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 10:48 PM: If Diddly doesn't want to open his, I was planning on doing one of mine.

I could also open up 3-4 Droids figures (late vintage) or a trilogo biker scout. I only have 4 :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 5, 2005, 11:10 PM: Can someone please buy me a minty mint vinty carded Vinyl Cape Jawa so I can rip it off the card. :-X
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 11:17 PM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 5, 2005, 11:10 PM
Can someone please buy me a minty mint vinty carded Vinyl Cape Jawa so I can rip it off the card. :-X

Me too!

Meanwhile...

Oops, how'd that knife get in there?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010721.jpg)

Roughed up, per instructions...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010723.jpg)

Jared-esque rippage....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010724.jpg)

Freedom!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010726.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 5, 2005, 11:24 PM: So does the C3 vader sound better when it's off the card? :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 5, 2005, 11:28 PM: Arrg! My heart! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 11:30 PM: Actually, no. Honestly it sounds worse, like some of the vibration is greater and the sound is actually less clear.

While I'm at it, I pulled the POTF2 Vader (orange card, long saber, pardon the dust) to do a wee comparison of them since I thought it was a POTF2 Vader in there. While they are really similar, there's some serious differences going on.

-the legs on the C3 Vader do not move
- C3 Vader has newly sculpted arms and articulated wrists (no, the right hand is not removable)
- the head sculpt is different
- the torso is different as well, so while it's really similar, it's quite different

Am I mistaking the wrong Vader or was that the original figure everyone thought it was?

(BTW, those long lasting energy efficient lights make for crap pictures)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010727.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Diddly on August 5, 2005, 11:51 PM: I thought the C3 Vader was a repainted POTJ/25 Anniversary Vader?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 11:53 PM: Could be, but there is no articulation in the legs of the C3 version. Was there in the 25th anniversary? I haven't opened that one.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CorranHorn on August 6, 2005, 12:27 AM: Quote from: JediMAC on August 5, 2005, 07:42 PM
Nice work, Hemish! I recall a similar thread to this in the Vintage section at RS a few years back, and the fella really riled some guys up with that! A real hard to find POTF figure, IIRC. Good stuff!

Matt, I remember that thread well, though I am wondering if it was on CSW, prior to the RS merger. I believe it was Chewbacca99, aka DeathStarDroid, who tore open a vintage figure and man was the vintage group really upset. I found it all to be hilarious, good times much like this thread so far.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 6, 2005, 12:35 AM: Quote from: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 11:17 PM

Meanwhile...

Oops, how'd that knife get in there?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010721.jpg)

That picture now holds the title as the best picture so far. 8)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ranat on August 6, 2005, 01:51 AM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on August 6, 2005, 12:35 AM
Quote from: Morgbug on August 5, 2005, 11:17 PM

Meanwhile...

Oops, how'd that knife get in there?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010721.jpg)

That picture now holds the title as the best picture so far. 8)

Opening up normal released figures is fine with me, since I do that too.

But exclusives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:o
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: BillCable on August 6, 2005, 09:30 AM: Seeing as this is supposed to be a "theater," this film is amazingly apropriate:

www.atomfilms.com/af/content/figure_club
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 6, 2005, 11:55 AM: Quote from: BillCable on August 6, 2005, 09:30 AM
Seeing as this is supposed to be a "theater," this film is amazingly apropriate:

www.atomfilms.com/af/content/figure_club

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/kiss.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 7, 2005, 05:21 AM: Figure club is a very cool fan film

Oh and i thought you guys mught like this pic.
The guy had already opened everything up but he gave us the end image ;D
(http://www.chancellorsc.eq.edu.au/home/sharv36/images/SW/exclusivefamily.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on August 7, 2005, 06:07 AM: Quote from: Hemish on August 7, 2005, 05:21 AM
Figure club is a very cool fan film

Oh and i thought you guys mught like this pic.
The guy had already opened everything up but he gave us the end image ;D
(http://www.chancellorsc.eq.edu.au/home/sharv36/images/SW/exclusivefamily.jpg)

It's a thing of beauty. :) :D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 7, 2005, 12:57 PM: Well I certainly don't have the balls to open my Toy Fair Vader, I'll say that much. If I had a second I would, same for Sacul. I believe I have loose of the rest of those though, except for holo Leia.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 7, 2005, 04:33 PM: Ok, Sith Lord Chaos is no longer allowed in my house! ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on August 7, 2005, 04:48 PM: What's that blue-caped Vader between the Silver Vader and CIII Vader? Is that the ToyFair one, but why is the cape that color?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on August 7, 2005, 04:56 PM: Quote from: Matt_Fury on August 7, 2005, 04:33 PM
Ok, Sith Lord Chaos is no longer allowed in my house! ;D

I just want to open a few... :-*
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 7, 2005, 05:00 PM: Yep, thats the Toy Fair Vader and he did come with a bluish color cape.

2002 New York Toy Fair Vader (http://www.rebelscum.com/sagatoyfairvader.asp)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on August 7, 2005, 09:10 PM: Thanks Dale.

That looks pretty silly IMO. A black cape would suit it much better.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 10, 2005, 08:12 PM: This is from one of the guys over at mousedroid.com ;D

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/backwardblessing/Aug1023.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/backwardblessing/Aug1024.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/backwardblessing/Aug1025.jpg)

The wanten destruction of cardbacks is lovely :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 10, 2005, 08:22 PM: (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 11, 2005, 01:27 AM: I've been wanting to join in on the fun. I've always been a carded guy, but recently have been buying extras to open.

So here's my contribution. A ROTS #41 SA Clone Trooper.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/IMG_2124-20Clone1.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/IMG_2126-20Clone2.jpg)

Of course, the army builders have done this a ton of times. So there needed to be an extra element added.

Our Clone is suddenly in a hurry to leave - he's burst through the package and trying to escape?

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/IMG_2130-20Clone3.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/IMG_2132-20Clone4.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/IMG_2133-20Clone5.jpg)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jwall/pics/IMG_2138-30Clone6.jpg)

Our Clone is triumphant and freed from his fiery prison! ;)

(Don't worry, Dale. This isn't the Clone that you shipped to me so carefully - I couldn't be that cruel. ;D)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JediMAC on August 11, 2005, 01:37 AM: Oooohhhh. Bonus points for Jesse's use of open flame. Well done, J2! 8)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 01:38 AM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on August 11, 2005, 01:27 AM
(Don't worry, Dale. This isn't the Clone that you shipped to me so carefully - I couldn't be that cruel. ;D)

Your lucky! >:( :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 11, 2005, 01:42 AM: Haha, flame on! I've been wanting in on this, too. I don't have have anyhting to open for the thread, but I have a few items you should enjoy. Think I'll get to it now....

Damn it. I packed my stuff. I'll have to do it later. :(
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Diddly on August 11, 2005, 01:54 AM: HA! I love the flame! Pyromaniacs unite! :P

I was going to post pics of me opening a 500th Vader, but that thing was twist-tie hell! Good God... Looks like I've got to choose between an AT-TE Gunner and a Sneek Peak Wookiee Warrior.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 01:56 AM: I would go with the Sneek Peak Wookiee Warrior, my heart can't handle the AT-TE Gunner. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 11, 2005, 02:01 AM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 01:56 AM
I would go with the Sneek Peak Wookiee Warrior, my heart can't handle the AT-TE Gunner. :P

Well, then I've got a surprise for you. ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:04 AM: I've been seeing the openers and thoroughly enjoy this thread so far.

No here's a question for you guys. Should I open my Unleashed Yoda? There are 2 reasons I would: all my other Unleashed are and I don't think I'll ever sell it. The draw back is: I think if I got it graded it would get a 95.

What would you guys do?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 02:05 AM: Quote from: Ook on August 11, 2005, 02:01 AM
Quote from: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 01:56 AM
I would go with the Sneek Peak Wookiee Warrior, my heart can't handle the AT-TE Gunner. :P

Well, then I've got a surprise for you. ;D

Oh boy! (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a010.gif) (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a070.gif) ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 02:08 AM: Quote from: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:04 AM
I've been seeing the openers and thoroughly enjoy this thread so far.

No here's a question for you guys. Should I open my Unleashed Yoda? There are 2 reasons I would: all my other Unleashed are and I don't think I'll ever sell it. The draw back is: I think if I got it graded it would get a 95.

What would you guys do?

Why grade it? AFA sucks! :-X
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:10 AM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 02:08 AM
Why grade it? AFA sucks! :-X

So open it I will. I'll have pics open Sunday night. ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 11, 2005, 02:11 AM: Quote from: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:04 AM
I've been seeing the openers and thoroughly enjoy this thread so far.

No here's a question for you guys. Should I open my Unleashed Yoda? There are 2 reasons I would: all my other Unleashed are and I don't think I'll ever sell it. The draw back is: I think if I got it graded it would get a 95.

What would you guys do?

Dale's right.

And besides, IMO, Unleashed is so much better when displayed open, especially Yoda.

edit....
Quote from: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:10 AM
Quote from: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 02:08 AM
Why grade it? AFA sucks! :-X

So open it I will. I'll have pics open Sunday night. ;D

Good news!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:13 AM: Thanks for the peer pressure guys. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 02:18 AM: Quote from: JayDouble on August 11, 2005, 02:10 AM
Quote from: DSJ™ on August 11, 2005, 02:08 AM
Why grade it? AFA sucks! :-X

So open it I will. I'll have pics open Sunday night. ;D

Whoa, an Unleashed Yoda in the package goes for sometimes over $100., $80. average.

Yeah, open it. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 11, 2005, 02:55 AM: Is this an old Yoda or new? I don't follow the line, so I don't know what's what.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on August 11, 2005, 03:00 AM: Very nice Jesse. I had that same idea the other day even ask Matt #15 or whatever number Matt_Fury is. ;)

Jay, open that Yoda. He is begging you. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on August 13, 2005, 06:03 PM: Nicely done, JesseVader. You should have followed thru and burned up the whole package. ;D

*high-fives Diddly* Yay pyros!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 14, 2005, 04:45 AM: Okay, it looks like I've got one for you. Found some choice goods today...

(http://myo.homestead.com/files/Toys/shocktrooper_munch01.jpg)

Ripe for card abuse!

(http://myo.homestead.com/files/Toys/shocktrooper_munch02.jpg)

GRRR!!!!

(http://myo.homestead.com/files/Toys/shocktrooper_munch03.jpg)

Tasty.

(http://myo.homestead.com/files/Toys/shocktrooper_munch04.jpg)

(http://myo.homestead.com/files/Toys/shocktrooper_munch05.jpg)

Freedom!

:P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 14, 2005, 07:59 AM: Lol
Hasbro toys, So good you can taste it!!

NOT!!

Nice destruction though.
Wonder who is gonna be the first to kill a vintage cardback???
Tell ya one thing, if there isnt one up here by Tuesday there will be soon :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 14, 2005, 09:56 PM: Quote from: Hemish on August 14, 2005, 07:59 AM
Wonder who is gonna be the first to kill a vintage cardback???

Not I. :-X

Although, I've ruined quite a few VOTC. ;D Before I bought the clones, there, I was going to post a pic of all the crunched VOTC clamshelles I have UPCs and accessories stored in. :D Also still have an open Sacul package I should photo....
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 14, 2005, 10:16 PM: (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/e022.gif) (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/c026.gif)

:P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: jokabofe on August 14, 2005, 10:38 PM: Damn, I want to join in the fun... but I don't really need any of my figures opened right now. Someone make a request and I'll see if I can fill it.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 14, 2005, 10:45 PM: Toy Fair Vader. :-*
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 14, 2005, 10:56 PM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 14, 2005, 10:45 PM
Toy Fair Vader. :-*

Sure, that's gonna happen. ::) :P

How about any of the POTF2 EU figures? Like a Darktrooper? :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: jokabofe on August 14, 2005, 10:58 PM: If I had an extra, I'd do it. Sure. Give some people heart attacks, I'm sure, but what the hell, it would be a hell of a lot of fun. Hell, I'd videotape that and post it.

JV2 you may be in luck, I think I actually have another Darktrooper somewhere that I never opened. Or at the very least I have a Spacetrooper... will that do? Maybe I'll find one of each ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 14, 2005, 11:01 PM: (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/e022.gif)

Ripping a Jar Jar of a card then destroying him would be fine. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: jokabofe on August 14, 2005, 11:14 PM: Hmmm, no luck with the EU figures. They are buried way back in the room that has become known as "The Black Hole" (aka my collection room) - but I think I may have found something else to satiate the masses.

Be back in a few with some pics.

And I'll see if I can't dig out those EU figures sometime during the week.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 14, 2005, 11:53 PM: Quote from: jokabofe on August 14, 2005, 10:38 PM
Damn, I want to join in the fun... but I don't really need any of my figures opened right now. Someone make a request and I'll see if I can fill it.

Toy Fair's Anakin/Vader rotating promo thingy.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: jokabofe on August 15, 2005, 12:02 AM: OK, here goes... this figure is kinda like one of the minor "Holy Grail" figures, or at least he used to be...

"Damn, I'm bored of being here in this stupid box...."
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-001.jpg)

"My friggin' arms are too short to reach the top!!"
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-002.jpg)

"Maybe if I just pound away at this plastic, it'll break..."
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-003.jpg)

"That's a start... "
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-004.jpg)

"Ahhh, much better. I can feel the fresh air on my face again... oh wait, no I can't."
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-005.jpg)

"Yes!! Freedom!!"
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-006.jpg)

"Damn, I forgot my gun... can't shoot any RebelScum without my gun, can I??"
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-007.jpg)

"Got my pistol and I'm ready to go. Not that I can actually hit anything, but... ya know, just in case."
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-008.jpg)

And I was told that if I do happen to find those EU figures Jesse², I'm not allowed to open them. Someone here needs them for his collection ::)

Ook: I don't have one of those things... anymore ;)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 15, 2005, 12:07 AM: Quote from: jokabofe on August 15, 2005, 12:02 AM
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-004.jpg)

Haha!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 15, 2005, 12:10 AM: That's really nice Dave, a 12" figure has busted his way out. 8)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 15, 2005, 12:33 AM: Quote from: jokabofe on August 15, 2005, 12:02 AM

"Ahhh, much better. I can feel the fresh air on my face again... oh wait, no I can't."
(http://www.p3donline.com/biker/biker-005.jpg)

I love it! And running commentary - gotta love that. 8)

And by the way, that Biker Scout has got to be one of the best looking 12" figures. Most of them are too "toy like" and don't have much appeal to me.

Quote from: jokabofe on August 15, 2005, 12:02 AM

And I was told that if I do happen to find those EU figures Jesse², I'm not allowed to open them. Someone here needs them for his collection ::)

Who's the dirty bugger? >:(

Dammit, I need a loose Darktrooper for mine. ;)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 15, 2005, 12:37 AM: Quote from: jokabofe on August 15, 2005, 12:02 AM
And I was told that if I do happen to find those EU figures Jesse², I'm not allowed to open them. Someone here needs them for his collection ::)

Quote from: JesseVader08 on August 15, 2005, 12:33 AM
Who's the dirty bugger? >:(

(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UgCRAhoaxFxkBpmGeNK4WVVtww*90ISeUC7whKUl3hYeNzxBEOIOiDvSwQpZB29CV9yR*MxaZ9Ee*TqkD0iEojmFeKxBbvguH6T9w1hcZrJ05hUqq3oXv4QLMbcpEVgO/NannerNanner2.gif?dc=467551368251051478)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CorranHorn on August 15, 2005, 12:40 AM: Hahahaha great jobs Ook and Dave! The savagery of the Red Clone's escape could scare little children ;D, but the calm escape from plastic hell by the Biker Scout should be posted in all toy aisles, so these figures know how to get free. :D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 15, 2005, 12:47 AM: Man, I'd kill a puppy for a 12" Biker Scout. And some red Clones.

*curses local retailers*
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 15, 2005, 01:02 AM: Quote from: inadvertent imitation on August 15, 2005, 12:47 AM
Man, I'd kill a puppy

Uh oh. Is that next? ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 15, 2005, 02:04 AM: No! No killed puppies! >:(
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Darby on August 15, 2005, 04:45 AM: You don't have to kill it, Ben, you just have to open it. (runs away)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 15, 2005, 10:35 AM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on August 14, 2005, 10:56 PM

How about any of the POTF2 EU figures? Like a Darktrooper? :)

Jeez, If I had one, I'd open it in a second. That's the only figure I'm missing at all from that EU run >:(
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Famine on August 15, 2005, 11:20 AM: Quote from: Morgbug on August 15, 2005, 10:35 AM
Quote from: JesseVader08 on August 14, 2005, 10:56 PM

How about any of the POTF2 EU figures? Like a Darktrooper? :)

Jeez, If I had one, I'd open it in a second. That's the only figure I'm missing at all from that EU run >:(

Were you blind at C3? My friend got 2.

Kevin
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 15, 2005, 11:24 AM: Nope, not blind, I wasn't looking for one there. They're all over the place, really not that hard to find. I'm just biding my time for a bargain is all.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 15, 2005, 04:51 PM: If it makes anyone feel better, I just opened a #55 Anakin Pilot figure.

I'm now going to have to get an extra Anakin/Vader Evolutions set so he can have a soft-goods robe and be movie accurate while sitting in the Jedi Fighter. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CorranHorn on August 15, 2005, 05:51 PM: Quote from: Matt_Fury on August 15, 2005, 04:51 PM
If it makes anyone feel better, I just opened a #55 Anakin Pilot figure.

I'm now going to have to get an extra Anakin/Vader Evolutions set so he can have a soft-goods robe and be movie accurate while sitting in the Jedi Fighter. :)

Now I want to see pictures of that! Opening up a figure that doesn't exist! :P Hehe just yanking your chain Matt, the #55 Obi-Wan Pilot w/ robes from the Evolutions set would look pretty cool, now if I could only find the damn set...
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CorranHorn on August 16, 2005, 08:41 PM: Ok my turn to make a contribution to the comedic briliance that is this thread...

Today's story revolves around Shocktroopers Bob and Joe. Poor Joe has been encased in a plastic cell by the Separtists. With no hope for escape, Joe sees his life flash before his eyes, but Bob isn't giving up!

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/joesescape1.jpg)

Joe: Oh this is the end, the end for sure.
Bob: Nonsense! I'll get you out in a jiffy <pulls out blaster and fires>
Joe: Hey watch where you're pointing that thing, you coulda hit little Joey!
Bob: Yeah keyword, little!

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/joesescape2.jpg)

Bob: Well that didn't work, time to pull out the big artillery
Joe: Oh ****! This is not good, just leave me be!

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/joesescape3.jpg)

KABOOM!

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/joesescape4.jpg)

Joe: Owie, owie, owie!
Bob: WHOA! That rocked!
Joe: It hurts, it hurts!
Bob: Hmmm, you're still stuck in there, gimme your hand...

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/joesescape5.jpg)

Bob: Come on Joe, don't give up, you're almost free.
Joe: Forget it man, this thing is never letting me go!
Bob: Almost there, almost there.

(http://home.comcast.net/~negatech1/joesescape6.jpg)

Bob: See, I told you I'd get you out, no sweat.
Joe: Oh the horror, the horror. <Sucking thumb> I want my mommy!
Bob: Ummm, Joe we don't have a mommy. We have a petri dish.
Joe: I gotta make pee-pee.

That's All Folks! ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on August 16, 2005, 11:42 PM: (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/froehlich/a023.gif)

(http://www.lapelpinplanet.com/rewards/rewards_enlarged_pics/1stplace-detail.jpg)

(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/froehlich/a025.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CorranHorn on August 17, 2005, 02:54 AM: Haha, thanks Valin for the trophy! ;D Hope everyone enjoyed seeing my dirty laundry! :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: TheBlackDog65 on August 17, 2005, 03:05 AM: Hmmm . . . I am an opener lacking a digital camera (until end of Sept., then I get one for free!); I could show Padme Ascension, Sio Bibble (x2), TC-14x2, R2-B1 x2, all the Silver figures . . . my EU figures are open, though I believe I still have a carded set . . .
Now that would be nice. We moved 5 months ago and I still haven't found my Royal Naboo Starship. That would be nice to open when/if I can find it!

As for Ep. III, I opened one of my Green Commanders today, and the rest are already free! This thread has been enjoyable.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 17, 2005, 03:58 AM: Dude, the Naboo Starship needs to be opened to be fully appreciated. It was definetely an underrated toy when it was first released.

Hopefully you find it and open it soon. It's really a neat piece. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Darby on August 17, 2005, 05:02 AM: I love the Naboo ship. It's too damn big for me to put anywhere right now (it's on the floor of my closet) but I still like it a lot. There's a lot of things I remember more fondly from TPM than I thought. Hmm.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: ruiner on August 17, 2005, 11:05 AM: Great toy, but also the reason why we will never see a (new) large scale vehicle from Hasbro.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 17, 2005, 01:38 PM: That's true. I remember buying this two months after it came out for $50.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ook on August 17, 2005, 03:54 PM: Quote from: TheBlackDog65 on August 17, 2005, 03:05 AM
I could show Padme Ascension, Sio Bibble (x2)...

You have 2 unopened Bibbles? Want to trade one...? :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 21, 2005, 10:44 PM: Finally it arrived
I have a nice minty Vintage Klaatu on an unpunched card waiting for its destruction.
I will post its cardback death as soon as i get home :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on August 21, 2005, 10:50 PM: You're not serious?? (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a010.gif)

Normally I'm neither a carded collector nor a vinty collector, but that makes even me squirm.... (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a062.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 22, 2005, 05:21 AM: Oh i'm very very serious :)
Here's the carded figure, even the bubble is clear.
Pity it must DIE!!!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/e120f3a2.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 22, 2005, 06:33 AM: MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/ffb6bb99.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/d36eba7b.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/f6bcf7c3.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/bdf4f568.jpg)

That was just warming up ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/ba34e5ec.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/a80f7aa0.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/4eb7c347.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/5a8ea0cc.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/adbefb64.jpg)

Seeing as the vintage stuff is more about my childhood, I figured i'd let me oldest son Dominik open them up ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 22, 2005, 10:10 AM: ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 22, 2005, 10:43 AM: A Klaatu with a clear bubble and unpunched card?

I'm not a dyed-in-the-wool MOC collector, but even that made me squirm a bit. ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 22, 2005, 07:11 PM: Wow, those were absolutely beautiful cards.

May I have a moment of silence? :'( ;)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Darth Broem on August 22, 2005, 07:36 PM: LOL! Yeah, being a vintage kid that did make my stomach curdle. At least it was a Klaatu. I remember someone on the boards bought a carded Vlix and opened it. Not that I give a rip about Vlix but that's an expensive one to open.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on August 22, 2005, 07:40 PM: Quote
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a367/hemstik/a80f7aa0.jpg)

I bet he'll remember that forever. :) He's even got them MJ look on his face. Great work Hemish. ;D That was very entertaining.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Deanpaul on August 22, 2005, 09:14 PM: I had to look twice to notice it was a VOTC Stormtrooper.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on August 22, 2005, 09:20 PM: Quote from: Deanpaul on August 22, 2005, 09:14 PM
I had to look twice to notice it was a VOTC Stormtrooper.

They did a nice job on the cardback, that's for sure. But the sculpt of the figure is a dead giveaway. Way nicer than the vinty version.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 10:05 PM: Boy, that was a nice carded Klaatu. :'(

So I have a transaction that went out today but before I mailed it, I took a few pic's before I... I... I :o

Well I guess your in for a shock! :P

The victims!

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP1.jpg)

Nothing like holding a camera and taking pictures of yourself destroying carded figures for your viewing pleasure. (http://www.galactichunter.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/monketdance4.gif)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP2.jpg)

Wow! This cardback tears really good! :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP4.jpg)

Hey, there's something inside!

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP5.jpg)

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! There be a plastic figure in there!

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP6.jpg)

Come my pretty and be free!

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP7.jpg)

Time for dinner #2.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP9.jpg)

Ooooooooh! That bubble just came of like nothing! ::)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP10.jpg)

Looky... looky. Another figure that is free.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP11.jpg)

Holy ****! so this is what they look like without there bubbles of doom. :D

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP12.jpg)

Freedom! (http://www.galactichunter.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilchilli.gif)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP13.jpg)

The end result. :P :P :P :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP14.jpg)

There you have it gang, I did it! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) Now piss off! :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 22, 2005, 10:08 PM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 10:05 PM

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Opening%20Figures/OP12.jpg)

Freedom! (http://www.galactichunter.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilchilli.gif)

I think I'm going to get that picture framed. :D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 10:11 PM: The Devil made me do it! :P

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Jesse%20Wall%20Opening%20Figures.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JediMAC on August 22, 2005, 10:40 PM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 10:05 PM
There you have it gang, I did it! (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif) Now piss off! :P

First time ever? Wow, not an loose figure virgin anymore, eh? Good job... How'd it feel? Were you drunk at the time?

P.S. We have some nice pix for this thread from our SoCal meeting on Saturday, whenever Jared's ready to post 'em... 8)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 22, 2005, 11:00 PM: This pics are about opening figures, not losing your virginity, right? :-*
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 11:08 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on August 22, 2005, 10:40 PM
First time ever? Wow, not an loose figure virgin anymore, eh? Good job... How'd it feel? Were you drunk at the time?

Always one in the crowd! ::)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 11:21 PM: Oh Jesse, I saved ya on shipping. I opened them all! :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 23, 2005, 12:52 AM: Quote from: DSJ™ on August 22, 2005, 11:21 PM
Oh Jesse, I saved ya on shipping. I opened them all! :P

What? :o

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: jadesfire on August 23, 2005, 09:14 PM: Dale, that was classic :D.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Shannon (Princess) on August 30, 2005, 12:33 AM: I have just started to take down some of my "pinned-up" figures and give them to my son. I started with these two:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9950.jpg)
starting with this one:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9953.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9954.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9956.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9957.jpg)
and they are free and in the hands of a KID!!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9959.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Jediknight760071 on August 30, 2005, 01:59 AM: Adorable. :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Darth Slothus on August 30, 2005, 02:54 AM: Quote from: Morgbug on August 7, 2005, 12:57 PM
Well I certainly don't have the balls to open my Toy Fair Vader, I'll say that much. If I had a second I would

what the? a second ball or a second figure?

Sorry, was reading through the entire forum and couldn't resist
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 30, 2005, 07:09 AM: Awesome Stuff
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Tracy on August 30, 2005, 07:24 AM: Quote from: Princess on August 30, 2005, 12:33 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Princess77/100_9953.jpg)

Shannon -- he's gorgeous! ;)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JoshEEE on August 30, 2005, 03:25 PM: That's a pretty classic image there.

Now I think you should go take a picture of where the figures are now. One in the bath tub, the other one lying somewhere next to the Pokemon guys.....missing accessories, bent into impossible poses. ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Shannon (Princess) on August 30, 2005, 07:01 PM: Quote from: JoshEEE on August 30, 2005, 03:25 PM
That's a pretty classic image there.

Now I think you should go take a picture of where the figures are now. One in the bath tub, the other one lying somewhere next to the Pokemon guys.....missing accessories, bent into impossible poses. ;D
Actually, I've been pretty good about him putting away toys, and they are with his other SW figures and toys. They are not broken - yet. I can't say that Clone Troopers, Han and Padme haven't lost limbs (or heads) in the past, but these are so far, so good. I do have Luke's gun in my purse, and I should probably remove the lightsaber as well. What I've done in the past is take the identification card and the small pieces that go with the figure then baggie them in a "zipper snack bag". That way when he's older, and more "responsible" he can have the accessories. There are a few lost guns, rifles and lightsabers, though.
Thanks Tamidala :) He looks just like his father though. I never thought I would have a blue eyed, blonde son!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on August 31, 2005, 01:27 AM: Here we go with the holo Leia opening. Don't laugh at the fat guy. >:( ;)

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9650/openfiguretheater0012dz.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0012dz.jpg)

Mmmmm, 60% post-consumer cardboard....

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/2977/openfiguretheater0050mq.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0050mq.jpg)

Hmm, gonna hafta score it around the edges a bit...

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9291/openfiguretheater0074dc.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0074dc.jpg)

Aaaaannd, lift!

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9246/openfiguretheater0096so.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0096so.jpg)

Having a little too much fun here...

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4439/openfiguretheater0121mx.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0121mx.jpg)

For sale: one loose holo Leia, slightly boogered.

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7931/openfiguretheater0138oc.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0138oc.jpg)

And since I've run out of stupid images....

(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8028/openfiguretheater0149tq.th.jpg) (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=openfiguretheater0149tq.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Darby on August 31, 2005, 02:10 AM: That is ******* hilarious. ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 31, 2005, 05:25 AM: Nothing better than a fat man with a plastic girl up his nose!!!!

Awesome stuff.
I should have a couple more vintage figs to tear into soon ;D :o ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Shannon (Princess) on August 31, 2005, 07:23 PM: Maybe it's just wrong of me to think this, but what would it look like to BURN a figure out of it's packaging... I'm thinking end of summer/Labor Day Weekend BBQ packaging... see the plastic bubble slowly melt...

I have issues...
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on August 31, 2005, 08:49 PM: No actually you don't, i was thinking the same thing, how to melt it out without killing the figure.
Well maybe we both have issues ;D ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Tracy on August 31, 2005, 09:45 PM: Quote from: Hemish on August 31, 2005, 08:49 PM
Well maybe we both have issues ;D ;D
Me three! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Shannon (Princess) on September 1, 2005, 12:00 AM: Maybe a mini torch like you'd use in the kitchen... or one of those long handled lighters...
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on September 1, 2005, 12:33 AM: Count me into the "issues" group as well. (http://cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/teufel/a030.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JediMAC on September 1, 2005, 12:35 AM: (http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7931/openfiguretheater0138oc.th.jpg)

Nice, Ben! No way in hell I'm ever buying or trading for one of your figures! :P

I'm still waiting for Jared to put up all the pix we took for this at our JD SoCal meeting a week and a half ago...
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DSJ™ on September 1, 2005, 12:39 AM: Quote from: Princess on September 1, 2005, 12:00 AM
Maybe a mini torch like you'd use in the kitchen... or one of those long handled lighters...

(http://simonperry.org/images/Rowlan-Tower-Homemade-Flamethrower.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on September 1, 2005, 12:40 AM: (http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7931/openfiguretheater0138oc.th.jpg)

(http://cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/muede/o030.gif) That pic is going to give me nightmares, I'm sure of it. :-\
(http://cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/muede/a012.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on September 1, 2005, 01:20 AM: Quote from: JediMAC on September 1, 2005, 12:35 AM
(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7931/openfiguretheater0138oc.th.jpg)

Nice, Ben! No way in hell I'm ever buying or trading for one of your figures! :P

I'm still waiting for Jared to put up all the pix we took for this at our JD SoCal meeting a week and a half ago...

First time that ever happened. I swear. :-X
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on September 1, 2005, 01:20 AM: Quote from: Valin Kenobi on September 1, 2005, 12:40 AM
(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7931/openfiguretheater0138oc.th.jpg)

(http://cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/muede/o030.gif) That pic is going to give me nightmares, I'm sure of it. :-\
(http://cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/muede/a012.gif)

Fear the fat man.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Famine on September 1, 2005, 01:37 AM: Fat guys with plastic women up their nose? You guys should have been at my 16th birthday party.

Kevin
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Reid on September 2, 2005, 06:05 PM: I finally found the courage to open my SWS.com Holo Palpy. But opening my Silver Saga Sandtrooper, thats where I draw the line.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on September 13, 2005, 04:55 AM: Ok here we go with the next round, You all thought i forgot abour this but no i was just waiting for the right time to strike Muhahahahahahahahahaahahaha
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/Hemish/open001.jpg)
Look new figures!!!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/Hemish/open002.jpg)
Solo gets it first , a knife in the bubble , thats gotta hurt!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/Hemish/open003.jpg)
That did the trick , one plastic prison destroyed

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/Hemish/open004.jpg)
Forgot to take the pics of the knife getting the chief!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/Hemish/open005.jpg)
Veers a man twice as deadly , so he gets the double knife trick!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/Hemish/open006.jpg)
Mission complete three more plastic prisons destroyed
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on September 13, 2005, 12:35 PM: Ouch. At least those were really yellowed bubbles.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Darth_Anton on September 13, 2005, 12:53 PM: Quote from: Valin Kenobi on September 13, 2005, 12:35 PM
Ouch. At least those were really yellowed bubbles.

You said it. I'm a big advicate of opening anything you want, but even that makes me feel a bit like watching a guy get kicked in the crotch.

Awsome thead by the way!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CHEWIE on September 13, 2005, 01:15 PM: Wow, Hemish - if you're not into Star Wars collecting for the right reasons, then nobody is!

:P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on September 13, 2005, 03:44 PM: I was going to call Hemish a ***** because those bubbles were so yellow. I'll hold off though because those cardbacks were pretty sweet.

I can say this much about vintage figures though: I wish I'd picked up many of them on bad cards to open, so they'd truly be minty. I've gone through multiples of several figures trying to find a good one. X-wing Luke as an example I think I'm on my fourth. Would have been cheaper to by a carded version by now.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on September 13, 2005, 03:56 PM: Quote from: CHEWIE on September 13, 2005, 01:15 PM
Wow, Hemish - if you're not into Star Wars collecting for the right reasons, then nobody is!

:P

I think this is how collector nerds determine the alpha male. Hemish is trying to prove his manhood to the tribe. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on September 13, 2005, 07:00 PM: All hail Alpha Hemish!

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/Smileys/wader/love0030.gif)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JoshEEE on September 13, 2005, 07:39 PM: I don't keep up with my vintage prices.

Are those the most expensive figures that have been opened exclusively for this thread?
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on September 13, 2005, 08:17 PM: Quote from: Darth_Anton on September 13, 2005, 12:53 PM

but even that makes me feel a bit like watching a guy get kicked in the crotch.

Awsome thead by the way!

I aslways laughed whenever i see the ol nut shot 8)

Am i being called a collecting nerd?? :)

Yeah i'm the alpha dog , woof !! lol

Those 3 figures cost me $100 so it wasnt a huge deal and the cardbacks are going to a mate who was a bit upset with me for letting my son rip open the klaatu because he still needed that card thats why i used the knife , other wise it was gonna be some sort of flamage to open them hehehe.
Oh well i guess there is always the next ones.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Jim on September 18, 2005, 06:44 PM: Though opened a while back here are my exclusives. And btw, that is too crazy Hemish. Those cards looked pretty good. Ive opened about 6-8 vintage over the last year or tow but the cards were beat up. My only regret was a POTF Amanaman I opened a while back. Only because I couldnt find a complete version at the time. The day after I opened they seemed to be everywhere.

(http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41ad84f9z5b16c61d/cba7/__sr_/2198.jpg?phaCfLDBxjCnVLGt
)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: name on September 19, 2005, 10:01 AM: Quote from: JesseVader08 on September 13, 2005, 07:00 PM

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/Smileys/wader/love0030.gif)

Is that Graemlin bowing, or mooning?

Looks like buttcrack to me.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on September 19, 2005, 01:07 PM: Quote from: name on September 19, 2005, 10:01 AM
Quote from: JesseVader08 on September 13, 2005, 07:00 PM

(http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/Smileys/wader/love0030.gif)

Is that Graemlin bowing, or mooning?

Looks like buttcrack to me.

Agreed.

And Jim I can't see your picture.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Nathan on September 19, 2005, 05:14 PM: (http://cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/boese/h018.gif)

:P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: john todd on September 19, 2005, 09:42 PM: Quote from: JoshEEE on September 13, 2005, 07:39 PM
I don't keep up with my vintage prices.

Are those the most expensive figures that have been opened exclusively for this thread?

those are all really common figures. that sacul on the 1st page costs alot more.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2005, 09:51 PM: Well, common sclommon.....

Welcome to the next episode. Sorry for the lack of theatrics but it was fun enough just to open these. The yellow tinge is caused by the energy saving lightbulbs I've foolishly installed. ::)

Look who came in the mail today...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/f842a9fb.jpg)

Nice cardback, but nothing special...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/9e6c3ebd.jpg)

Bit of a wuss-out here, I needed the cardback intact for the pics I'll be putting in the vinty section after this....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/644a77cc.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/23160ccd.jpg)

Ahh, sweet, sweet freedom and a nice minty Jawa. What's that beside him? Oh, just the vinyl cape Jawa that arrived today. No, don't have a heart attack, I didn't open up a VCJ, I just bought a loose one on ebay. It's very nice and has an absolutely minty cloth caped friend now.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/d2b73f39.jpg)

Is that enough? Nah, not yet....

Ooh, looky, a Droids figure and an Ewok. Hmm, which one to open....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/c6254ef1.jpg)

Thanks to stormie (Bob) though for the loose Kez Iban, free of charge for my collection. A real nice gesture. :) Ah, loose Kez needs a friend from the same series...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010990.jpg)

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrip.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010991.jpg)

Oooh, looky, came right off the cardback :o

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010992.jpg)

Let's tear that bubble off the remaining, useless cardboard...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010993.jpg)

Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom [/Mel Gibson]

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/P1010994.jpg)

Until next time :-*
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: CHEWIE on September 29, 2005, 11:09 PM: How Gamorreans are born.

(http://chewie34.250free.com/OPENFIGURES001.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/OPENFIGURES002.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/OPENFIGURE003.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/OPENFIGURES004.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/OPENFIGURES005.jpg)

(http://chewie34.250free.com/OPENFIGURES006.jpg)

:P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ryan on September 29, 2005, 11:42 PM: :D

Great work Justin!
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Brian on September 30, 2005, 03:13 PM: Ok, this is my first attempt with Photobucket, so hopefully things work ok. Anyways, not as creative as some others here, but here's my contribution to the thread :). I had a little help from your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man....

Spidey shows off his latest find:
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper1.jpg)
Now to rip into this thing....
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper2.jpg)
What's with all the friggin' tape?
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper3.jpg)
And now onto the plastic...
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper4.jpg)
Leggo of him!
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper5.jpg)
Finally, he's free!
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper6.jpg)
Playtime!
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/mosnab/SpideyOpensTrooper7.jpg)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Gregorbian on September 30, 2005, 08:53 PM: This thread makes me laugh and cry at the same time!
Great stuff everybody, I'm glad I'm not a carded collector 8)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: JesseVader08 on October 1, 2005, 10:32 AM: Thanks guys for those great pictures - we've got a pretty creative group of ~~guys~~ sadists at JD. ;)

Oh, and thanks for those Spidey pics, Brian -- you gave me a great idea for displaying mine.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: john todd on October 1, 2005, 03:12 PM: that is pretty die hard morbug. i always thought the jawa was probably one of the easiest figures to get dead mint.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Hemish on October 2, 2005, 03:57 AM: Awesome stuff guys!!

Good to see spidey getting into the toys as well.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: DoctorPadawan on October 2, 2005, 09:27 AM: It sucks when you don't have a digital camera to share in the fun and coronary explosions that this thread has probably caused. :-[

That said, I'm sure the line-up of the Darktrooper, Spacetrooper, Sio Bibble, TC-14, R2-B1, Battle Amidala, CW SA Clone, Holo Emperor, Holo Sidious, R2-D2 with Holo Leia, Motti, Hooded Leia, and the Unleashed Stormtrooper hanging out in front of their packaging, discussing politics and the price of tea in China would be amusing, I suppose. I'll have to see if I can swing that.

Great thread, Hemish! :)
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Rob on October 2, 2005, 12:12 PM: I've got to say that I'm a bit disturbed by the number of vintage figures being opened up here... Yellow Bubble or not, there are plenty of nice minty loose figures on Ebay.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Matt_Fury on October 2, 2005, 02:57 PM: Me too Rob, but I don't have a problem with vinty figs being opened when the cards are pretty beat up.

Now if it was a near mint card, nice bubble and there was someone on these boards who needed it. That would just be mean spirited imo.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: john todd on October 2, 2005, 05:35 PM: Quote from: Rob on October 2, 2005, 12:12 PM
I've got to say that I'm a bit disturbed by the number of vintage figures being opened up here... Yellow Bubble or not, there are plenty of nice minty loose figures on Ebay.

this is kinda what i was trying to get at. even for the common carded figures there are zillions more of them loose. nobody here has exactly opened up a dt kenobi or esb offerless 4lom, but still just opening random vintage figures can't help the hobby in any way.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Ben on October 2, 2005, 05:45 PM: I'm sure it helps the value of remaining carded figures go up. :P
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on October 2, 2005, 07:54 PM: Hmmm, you guys must not do to well then finding vinty carded figures. Look closely at the cards.

As for finding good, loose vinty figures on ebay, yeah, they are there. But I sure as hell don't have much luck finding them or getting hold of them. I look very closely at pictures, I email sellers for better pictures and still I wish that for about 50% of my vintage loose collection I'd just bought a crappy carded figure to begin with. I've bought multiples of numerous figures as I try to upgrade to something decent. It doesn't have to have uber stiff limbs, just tight; paint doesn't have to be perfect, but I'd prefer to know about the teeth marks on the back of the figure ::); I'd prefer a legitimate vintage weapon, not a repro.

And no, I'm not just buying the super bargains off there. Hell, I paid a good price for a brown snake Yoda, just to get the frigging correct cane and sure as **** they send the wrong cane with it. I'm still without the proper cane for my brown snake Yoda. If I see a beat card brown snake Yoda and can get it for $30-35, you can believe you'll see pics of it being opened here.

It's a pain in the ass - jacked up shipping fees because apparently Canada is on the other side of the universe ::) Dishonest sellers shipping repro weapons or quite probably, figures that were not pictured.

As for that Sise Fromm, look hard at the card. The damn thing was so wrinkled it's soft. I paid about the same, if not a little less than a loose figure is currently going for and that included the shipping. I should wait and pay more for a figure?

As for hurting the hobby, I'm not clear exactly how that's happening? I'd suggest while there are zillions of loose figures out there, I think everyone sort of underestimates the amount of carded stuff out there. I think there are ample examples and I'm uncertain why opening a card pretty much no one would display is an issue. ??? I've got some beautiful trilogo cardbacked figures, I'm not opening those. I understand the appeal of a M/NM cardback, really I do. But stuff the average collector would be embarassed to have carded? That can't be opened?

Again, exercise your eyes and sharp vintage skills. Look again at the pictures. Tell me what you see.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: john todd on October 3, 2005, 06:01 PM: i guess i started it, but i don't really wanna finish it.
this arguement always goes...

jt: that jawa looks fine i would have it in my collection

morg: well its not and i will do what i like

jt: oh well and shrugs
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on October 3, 2005, 08:13 PM: Not quite. I'm contentious, but not that bad. It's a partial reseal. Look at the left side of the bubble, it had already been mostly opened, including some tearing of the backing paper. It looks fine, but it's already partially opened.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: john todd on October 3, 2005, 11:34 PM: i saw that, but figured you would have mentioned reseal or lifting bubble if it was. also, i have a palitoy boushh that the bubble slipped or something that has a white stripe like that, so i didn't jump to that conclusion.

anyhow, i am glad to hear that it wasn't as nice as it seemed at 1st glance. also, i hope you didn't pay $35 for a reseal.
Title: Re: Open figure theatre
Post by: Morgbug on October 4, 2005, 12:17 AM: $15. And I have a nice cardback to boot.

Glad you saw it, you had me worried there. And as for the Sise card, honestly, it has so many creases it wobbles. It would look straight in a star case, but it bends over on its own. Also a hole punched in the upper portion. The card is maybe a C2 with a C9 bubble :-\ It was begging to be opened ;)