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Title: Look what I just scored!!!
Post by: dustrho on March 8, 2003, 05:09 PM: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2474&item=3118838806&rd=1

I've waited a long time for this one, but I'm finally getting it. ;D
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Post by: DSJ™ on March 8, 2003, 05:11 PM: Right on. Congrat's. (http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/9c-clap.gif)
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Post by: Chris on March 8, 2003, 05:13 PM: Nice.
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Post by: BidderFett on March 8, 2003, 11:51 PM: Cool!!
I'm still looking for that one.
Nothing makes me happier than a new droid. :D
Especially Astromech.
Title: Re:Look what I just scored!!!
Post by: dustrho on March 17, 2003, 11:26 PM: It's now in my hands...

;D

(http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_1/104_0460_r1.jpg)
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Post by: Jango Fettish on March 31, 2003, 02:42 PM: Nice score, and a decent price also. Where did you get that fancy case!? :o
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Post by: Guttersnipe on April 1, 2003, 09:31 AM: Well done. He's a pricey little one.
Now all you have to do is rip that cumbersome card off and set him free ;)
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Post by: DSJ™ on April 1, 2003, 09:44 AM: Quote from: Guttersnipe on April 1, 2003, 09:31 AM
Well done. He's a pricey little one.
Now all you have to do is rip that cumbersome card off and set him free ;)

This is coming from a person who keep's his stuff carded & sealed.

Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

J/K ;D
Title: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: dustrho on April 27, 2003, 10:33 PM: Just score these three figures at the Kane County Toy Show (in Illinois) today (4/27), and only paid $40 for all three. Some may think that's steep, but I was very happy with the purchase. These figures are on awesome cards. Now I only need two more figures to finish my single-figure EP1 collection... TC-14 and Naboo Royal Guard.

-- Jar Jar Binks (Naboo Swamp) (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_10/107_0795.jpg)
-- Queen Amidala (Battle) with Ascension Gun (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_10/107_0794.jpg)
-- Sio Bibble (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_10/107_0796.jpg)
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: DSJ™ on April 27, 2003, 10:40 PM: Great score. $40 for all 3 is very good. Iv'e seen Amidala w/ Ascension Gun go for up to $42. alone.
Sweet deal. Congrats.
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: Nicklab on April 28, 2003, 10:22 AM: That's definitely not a bad price. Those were all pretty tough to find the first time around. Good score!
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Post by: JediMAC on April 28, 2003, 03:21 PM: That's an awesome deal Chris! The price tags on your figures there are pretty accurate as to current market value (like on eBay), so if you add those three up, you'll see they come out to $77. So you saved yourself about 50%! Not bad... 8)

The Battle Amidala is THE LAST figure that I need to polish off my entire carded and loose collections for the entire modern era (have my carded one already, just need an opener now). I've been following her prices for a LONG time on the Bay, and haven't seen one fall below $25 for well over a couple years now - usually going for much more than that! The Sio and Swimming Jar Jar figures are both real tough pieces as well, so $40 for the whole group is practically a steal! Nice job. Now just take those price tags off real carefully... ;)

BTW, I've got an extra NRG from a throw-in on old trade Chris, but it's on a Tri-Logo card which I'm assuming is not of interest to you. Not sure if it's C-9+ either, but could check if you're interested. LMK, and keep up the good hunting!
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: dustrho on April 28, 2003, 04:58 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on April 28, 2003, 03:21 PM
BTW, I've got an extra NRG from a throw-in on old trade Chris, but it's on a Tri-Logo card which I'm assuming is not of interest to you. Not sure if it's C-9+ either, but could check if you're interested. LMK, and keep up the good hunting!

I'm really only looking for US version only to complete this set. If it were a loose collection then that would be a different story. Thanks for the offer Matt.
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: dustrho on April 28, 2003, 05:00 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on April 28, 2003, 03:21 PM
Now just take those price tags off real carefully...

I've heard a million different ways in trying to take those price tags off of figures, but what really is THE best way to remove it without damaging the card or bubble (bubble in this particular case)???
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: JediMAC on April 28, 2003, 05:14 PM: Quote from: dustrho on April 28, 2003, 04:58 PM
I'm really only looking for US version only to complete this set. If it were a loose collection then that would be a different story. Thanks for the offer Matt.

I figured that was the case Chris, but just thought I'd double check just in case...

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I've heard a million different ways in trying to take those price tags off of figures, but what really is THE best way to remove it without damaging the card or bubble (bubble in this particular case)???

Well, I've never had to use any of those strange liquids or solutions, hairdryers, etc, etc. What I do, is just take the sticker off the old fashioned way - by hand, and VERY slowly. Most of the sticker removing stratagies are more suited to the vintage arena, where a sticker has been attached to something for many, many years.

Chris, I'm sure your stickers there should peel right off probably, as I'm sure they're fairly new. It's even better that they're on the bubble, since you can't really damage a bubble, like you can a card (unless you smash it). Any residue that's left after pulling the sticker off can usually be taken off just by firmly pressing/dabbing the same sticker you just removed against the residue several times. That's what I always do. Just dab the removed sticker against it's residue however many times it takes to remove the rest of the sticky stuff from the card or bubble. Sometimes, if simple dabbing doesn't work, I'll "roll" the removed sticker over the remaining residue a few times. This works just fine for almost anything that has any type of sticker/tag attached to it - not just SW figures.

Either way, you should be fine. And since it's on a plastic bubble, whatever happens, you can get the residue off eventually, and you'll never even notice. Just make sure not to crush the bubble in the "dabbing" process, if that's even necessary at all... Good luck Chris, and again - great score!
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: Morgbug on April 29, 2003, 11:41 AM: NRG on trilogo? ;) ;D Does it need a home where it won't be discriminated against for it's trilogo-ness?

Removing price stickers is easiest with goo-gone. Nothing works better. Just drop it on, leave stand for a couple of minutes then peel off the sticker like it was just sitting on top, rather than stuck. Wipe off the residue and no damage, no discolouration at all. I won't remove a sticker without it now. It just makes it so easy.
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Post by: DSJ™ on April 29, 2003, 12:33 PM: I'll echo what Brent mentions. Goo-gone is the best. I use the old small heater method but you have to be very carefull. Heats up very fast & can burn. I know.
The bubble will melt & the card will warp. It takes practice to use this method.

Go with goo-gone. Your action figures will Thank You. ;)
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Post by: krisvds on April 30, 2003, 02:15 PM: just a hair dryer is BEST ;)
Title: Re: Look what I just scored!!!
Post by: Obi-Wan on May 3, 2003, 12:43 PM: Congratulations on your find Dustrho ;D
Title: Re: Look what I just scored!!!
Post by: dustrho on May 3, 2003, 04:35 PM: Quote from: Obi-Wan on May 3, 2003, 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your find Dustrho ;D

Thanks a bunch!
Title: Re: Look what I just scored!!!
Post by: dustrho on May 3, 2003, 04:36 PM: Quote from: Jango Fettish on March 31, 2003, 02:42 PM
Where did you get that fancy case!?

Got the case at Wholesalecases.com (http://www.wholesalecases.com). Bought from them 3 or 4 separate times, and have been very satisfied with their products and service.
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: dustrho on May 3, 2003, 04:37 PM: Well, I got the price tags off with no problem, but those Japanese stickers are awful! I'm just going to leave them on, because it was too difficult getting one of them off. Plus I don't feel like using any of these 3 as guinea pigs for using goo-off or goo-gone (whatever it's called) for the first time.
Title: Re: Scored 3 HUGE EP1 figs today!
Post by: Hung Solow on June 2, 2003, 11:49 AM: Quote from: dustrho on April 27, 2003, 10:33 PM
Just score these three figures at the Kane County Toy Show (in Illinois) today (4/27), and only paid $40 for all three. Some may think that's steep, but I was very happy with the purchase. These figures are on awesome cards. Now I only need two more figures to finish my single-figure EP1 collection... TC-14 and Naboo Royal Guard.

-- Jar Jar Binks (Naboo Swamp) (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_10/107_0795.jpg)
-- Queen Amidala (Battle) with Ascension Gun (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_10/107_0794.jpg)
-- Sio Bibble (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/starwars_gallery_10/107_0796.jpg)

I found Sio Bibble at K-Mart several moths after he had been out. He was in VF-Nm, but I pad $6. I had to pay $20 for Jar Jar. I bought Amidalla for cost, but opened her for some odd reason. I later traded her + $10 for a MOMC.
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Post by: Hung Solow on June 2, 2003, 11:52 AM: Yep!!! $20-$25 is about right.
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Post by: JediJman on September 1, 2009, 12:24 AM: So after years upon years, I have finally completed my E1 collection with the acquisition of this guy:

Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Game (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ep.1-Sith-Speeder-Game-w%2f-Darth-Maul-Figure-MOC-MIP_W0QQitemZ190296049647QQcmdZViewItem)

I picked mine up off the Ebay.uk site for just $25 shipped. Much cooler figure than I imagined. He is similar to E1 styling, but has bendable knees, rotating wrists, and cloth cloak. The cloak is dust colored on the bottom to match the sand he picked up riding his bike on Tatooine. He also comes with a cool video-game/bike. Well worth the purchase! 8)
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Post by: GrandMoffNick on September 1, 2009, 09:33 AM: That was on my list forever when I was still trying to buy everything. Nice score!!!!!!!
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Post by: Darth_Anton on September 1, 2009, 10:53 AM: I had a time tracking that one down too. I got it years ago, but had to do some searching a shopping around. When I finally pulled the trigger, I had gotten out-bid on one that sold for $125 on ebay. The next available one a few days latter I got for $30.
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Post by: Rob on October 7, 2009, 01:57 AM: Quote from: JediJman on September 1, 2009, 12:24 AM
So after years upon years, I have finally completed my E1 collection with the acquisition of this guy:

Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Game (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ep.1-Sith-Speeder-Game-w%2f-Darth-Maul-Figure-MOC-MIP_W0QQitemZ190296049647QQcmdZViewItem)

I picked mine up off the Ebay.uk site for just $25 shipped. Much cooler figure than I imagined. He is similar to E1 styling, but has bendable knees, rotating wrists, and cloth cloak. The cloak is dust colored on the bottom to match the sand he picked up riding his bike on Tatooine. He also comes with a cool video-game/bike. Well worth the purchase! 8)

****, I think you just pointed out something that I'm missing.

Just when I thought I had them all... I didn't even know this thing existed.

It's a unique darth maul and the sculpt wasn't sold in any other format?
Title: Re: Look what I just scored!!!
Post by: JediJman on October 7, 2009, 05:50 PM: Quote from: Rob on October 7, 2009, 01:57 AM
Quote from: JediJman on September 1, 2009, 12:24 AM
So after years upon years, I have finally completed my E1 collection with the acquisition of this guy:

Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Game (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ep.1-Sith-Speeder-Game-w%2f-Darth-Maul-Figure-MOC-MIP_W0QQitemZ190296049647QQcmdZViewItem)

I picked mine up off the Ebay.uk site for just $25 shipped. Much cooler figure than I imagined. He is similar to E1 styling, but has bendable knees, rotating wrists, and cloth cloak. The cloak is dust colored on the bottom to match the sand he picked up riding his bike on Tatooine. He also comes with a cool video-game/bike. Well worth the purchase! 8)

****, I think you just pointed out something that I'm missing.

Just when I thought I had them all... I didn't even know this thing existed.

It's a unique darth maul and the sculpt wasn't sold in any other format?

It's unique. I'll try to get a few photos of it posted - it's actually prtty cool compared to most of what was released for E1.
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Post by: Rob on October 8, 2009, 12:17 PM: Thanks.

Just when I thought I'd collected 'em all....

I don't mind paying $30 for one, but there's no way in hell I'm paying anything close to $120.
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Post by: Matt_Fury on October 8, 2009, 08:31 PM: I never really thought of that as a "must have" item. The Maul is basically the same one that came with the Sith Speeder.
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Post by: JediJman on October 9, 2009, 12:10 AM: Quote from: Matt_Fury on October 8, 2009, 08:31 PM
I never really thought of that as a "must have" item. The Maul is basically the same one that came with the Sith Speeder.

I think it would be much better known if it was a must have. ;) You're right though, the two are very similar. The mold and articulation of both figures is very similar, though not exactly the same. Compare the thigh width and definition in the last pic (FAO version pictured with Sith Speeder leg parts on either side for comparison). The FAO version seems like it's a layer or two thicker. Kind of odd - maybe it's just the mold on the FAO is older or a copy of the original.

Outside of that, the main difference is really just coloring. The FAO version is more of a dark gray/matte finish on the chest, belt, gloves, and boots, while the Sith Speeder version is glossy and black. Not sure if this is a difference in paint ap vs. material, but it comes across as even more distinct in person than in the pics. The red head paint is also a little different as you can see. Also note the bottom of the FAO cape - it's purposely weathered on the bottom to look like the sand he'd pick up on tatooine (It looks like this in the package, it's not just wear and tear). Obviously the speederbike is different as well. ;)

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Maul01.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Maul02.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Maul03.jpg)
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff43/jman5544/Maul.jpg)
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Post by: Rob on October 14, 2009, 10:10 PM: Thanks for the images. Looking at the comparisons, I think they're similar enough that I'm not going to worry about picking one up unless it somehow magically fell into my lap. Looks like the same mold, just assembled a little differently to give it more of a ~~Larry Craig~~ wide stance.
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Post by: bobafett14 on November 2, 2012, 03:20 PM: I didn't scor any new EPI stuff...but since there hadn't ben anything posted since Jan of 2011..I figured what the heck.
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Post by: Scockery on September 11, 2016, 05:07 PM: A headless Destroy Droid in a baggie with some CORPS figures for a $1.

Wow.

Funny thing was these people had garbage bags of toy type stuff near their curb... not sure what the deal was. Tossing it? For sorting later? I was like "get me outta here."