As a practice for finding my lost GI Joes again tomorrow I have been seeking out strays on Ebay.
With a limited budget I set about locating a few cheap GI J's.
For some reason this summer I have got the bug. I do admit it's a different bug every summer but that's just me. Car boot fever takes me over and I go for something old more or less available. Last year it was Superfast and Hot Wheels, which was huge fun and still is.
Anyways, back to GI Joe.
My successful seek and capture Ebay missions since last Wednesday currently stand at 2. Two wins. Two Joes. A few extras with them like Batman I'll give to Junior. I've spent less than a tenner, which is even better.
Those are Lightfoot and my lost Baroness, who are en-route to Moonbase as I type.
I say lost because I sold one in 2021, before I really knew her. I'm pleased to say she's coming home.
I'm still a novice when it comes to GI Joes. I have a trusty action figure field guide, which I've used for all my figure collecting since 2000, when I got it at Memorabilia. It pictures every loose Joe up to 1996 I think. And boy are there a lot. Along with Star Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles its the biggest chapter of the guide!
Still, its all new to me: the various incarnations of the figures stretching back to the early 80's, the UK Action Force connection, the Corps spin-offs by Lanard and Chap Mei. Great fun!
As always I've no idea how long my new flame will last but until then, Yo Joe!
Wednesday could be a big GI day!
Do you collect GI Joe?
What type or version of GI Joe are you thinking of collecting, Woodsy? Good hunting tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHe is referring to the small 3.75'' Joes, from 1982 to 1994 and beyond. There are many collectors currently looking for them, but it should still be affordable to buy some "easy"figures even with their accessories. It is still recommendable to buy them in lots, althought, in that case, consider that there are no repros for their accessories and you won't be able to complete many of them. There's always a 1cm long pistol, microphone or knife that is not for sale, or if it is, it may cost a fortune.
DeleteI have many, but it is the kind of collection you have to devote your life to (and your salary) in order to complete it.
Cheers,
Juan
Yes, Juan's right. Small Joes Tone. Thanks! I don't intend on investing much money into small GI Joes or completing a collection Juan. I have already done that with Project SWORD [except the Ferry] and that took me and cost me enough time and money to last me a lifetime! No, if I come across cheap Joes at car boots and in charity shops and occasionally Ebay then I'll have a punt. I'm not bothered about accessories either. Just the loose figures will give me a good buzz. I'll keep you posted!
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