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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 14, 2012 23:50:26 GMT -5
Another vintage toy line to collect! Howdy all, I've recently taken the leap into Jumbo collecting and am happy to have found this message board. I have been collecting Megos for a couple years now (admittedly my favorite toy from childhood) and didn't really think I'd delve into Shogun Warriors--at least not the jumbos as the prices seemed so high. But here I am, with a new Mattel Gaiking, and a Dragun on the way. Looking forward to learning more about all the variations, the original Popys, and the numerous bootlegs. This could get expensive!! For now, a few pics:   Xmas in the late '70s:  |
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Post by devoidofemotions on Aug 14, 2012 23:56:06 GMT -5
Hi bro ,
welcome to jumbo, always happy to
see new bros in jumbo collecting.
I particularly liked the 70s Xmas picture of yours...
Cheers
d.o.e
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Post by rodman75 on Aug 15, 2012 0:04:42 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Wakeupheavy,
You are correct in that this hobby could get expensive. If you fall deep into it (like all of us here) you'll be hunting the rare Popy versions in no time. I started collecting the Mattel Shoguns and before I knew it I had them all and was off looking for their Popy cousins. The Popy versions are so much nicer but so much more expensive.
Good luck and keep posting the pics! They're awesome!
Rodman75
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 15, 2012 0:09:51 GMT -5
I'm trying to pace myself. I let a few auctions slide by yesterday (that went for pretty low prices) because I don't get paid until tomorrow. I tried to be patient with my Mego hunting, and it worked well for me.
Thanks for the welcome folks!
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Post by toyseeker2010 on Aug 15, 2012 0:13:15 GMT -5
Hello and welcome RJ Megos and jumbos are both awesome collectibles. Looking forward to seeing more  |
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 15, 2012 0:22:03 GMT -5
Best toy lines of the '70s, IMHO. Although I was bitten by the Star Wars bug for a number of years. Oddly though, I have no desire to collect vintage Star Wars. |
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Post by 1oldrobot on Aug 15, 2012 0:30:18 GMT -5
yep, i see it coming! in a few months youll have all the mattels and then the stakes go way up, but in return, youll have the most awesome toy collection that takes you back to being a kid, just this time around, with ALL the toys parents threatened youd outgrow. welcome! the megos are killer, btw. anyone have the mego plush king kongs?
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 15, 2012 0:43:58 GMT -5
I was pondering about what Shogun Warriors I had as a kid, other than the 5" Dragun in that Xmas pic. And I could have sworn I had a jumbo Mazinga. But when I got this Gaiking I was really struck by the size and now I don't think I ever had any toys that big. I think I may have had a couple of the models instead. Weird how our memories work.
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Post by toyseeker2010 on Aug 15, 2012 0:46:52 GMT -5
1oldrobot I loved the plush mego kongs I have one I had as a kid and havent yet found it at my parents house but still have acouple of rooms with my toys stored in. Now I have to get on the search again:) @ wakeupheavy I have alot of the original Star Wars as well from childhood. I havent really been collecting alot of those although I have gotten some of the newer toys.
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 15, 2012 1:00:57 GMT -5
I have most of my loose Star Wars figures from childhood. My daughter and I play with them sometimes. I just have no desire to collect them now. Maybe because they are the one toy that didn't get lost, tossed or given away. I used to pine for my old Megos, now I've got them all back, and all the ones I didn't have but lusted after as a kid!
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Post by mikedeco on Aug 15, 2012 5:04:06 GMT -5
Welcome here. Like the other said, it's always nice to have new people here.
That Gaiking is really nice, one of my personnal favorite as it was the only one I had as a child.
Watch out with Jumbos, they looke super huge and nice alone, but once you put a few together, the impression is really different and it always push you to get more and more.
Good luck in your journey and hope you will score great stuff.
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Post by KingboyD on Aug 15, 2012 8:08:16 GMT -5
I always love vintage photos with the toys in them - good stuff! Welcome to the site. You should post up pics of your Mego collection too. I would love to see them.
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 15, 2012 10:19:38 GMT -5
I'll see if my Mego photos are up to date. It's not a huge collection. I WAS able to control myself with them. |
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 15, 2012 19:16:41 GMT -5
I'll have to take new photos of the Megos. I've picked up more stuff since I last snapped some pics.
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Post by lexcars2007 on Aug 15, 2012 19:54:08 GMT -5
welcome to RJ, I'm new to this site myself, although I have been reading post here for 6 months or so. Your X-mas picture is great, it brings back my christmas memories...the funny thing, I got my 3 Mattel shoguns (new) for Christmas in 1980...Guess it was hard times, and I just didnt know..but what kid wouldnt love to open a box that had those jumbo toys in it  ? I never realized they were not new, until a few years ago.And now that's all my 2 boys play with !!! |
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 22, 2012 16:54:33 GMT -5
Yay! Someone's brother just showed up.   |
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Post by rodman75 on Aug 22, 2012 20:24:39 GMT -5
They look really good Wakeupheavy....the decals are in great shape. Excellent start to what I'm sure will be a quickly growing collection!
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Post by wakeupheavy on Aug 22, 2012 21:06:08 GMT -5
Decals are in very good shape on both, which is nice. Shouldn't have to buy any repros unless something crazy happens.
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