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I Collect Cards, Too!

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For those of you who didn't know, I am also a big sportscard collector. In fact, I have a sportscard blog that has been collecting dust on the interwebs, longing for some new cardboard content. It's not that I've stopped collecting. I just don't do it as often. These days I'm buying singles on ebay, staying away from the expensive and expansive selection of packs that clutter the card aisles at my local Target. And forget about buying cards at Walmart. Everything is locked up behind glass cases and the key- holding employee is always nowhere to be found. I'm not sure how they stay in business. Anyways, here are some of the singles I've picked up over the past couple of months.  I'm not even a hockey fan but how do you consider yourself a sportscard collector and not have at least one card of " The Great One" . Ten straight seasons with 1,000 plus receiving yards! Not too shabby. 

Marvel Legends - Gray Hulk

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I am far from a completist when it comes to collecting. I don't feel the need to have every figure from any one  particular line. Instead, I gravitate towards certain versions of characters that I like the look of, grew up with or that have made some kind of a childhood impression on me. This version of the Hulk did just that back in '88 in issue #344  of McFarlanes "The Incredible Hulk". I'm too lazy to go into specifics about it now but if you get the chance, give it a read. 

Luke Skywalker/ Storm Trooper - Star Wars (Epic Heroes)

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Here's a closer look at my recent Pick ups out of the packaging. I like head sculpt on the Skywalker figure. It's clean and the overall figure is solid. The Storm Trooper is pretty great, too. The one thing I'm noticing are the holes on the arms of the Storm Trooper.  Darth Vader has them as well. I'm wondering if they'll be releasing a weapons pack or a deluxe figure set with additional accessories that plug into the arms. It's a possibility.  Either way, the holes don't bug me much. The last Pic is for comparison. Pictured with the Epic Heroes figures are vintage  Kenner Lando and Leia. 

Recent Pick Ups!

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I was happy to see Luke Skywalker and  Storm Trooper Epic Heroes figures on the pegs today at the local ( loco) Walmart. I picked up Darth Vader a while back and really liked the quality and sculpt of the figure. This is one of those " fun to collect" lines. Cheap, always available and small enough to grab and  toss in the cart while doing your grocery shopping. Looking forward to more from the line. 

Marvel Universe - Hulk

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It's time to brush the dust off of one of my favorite 3.75 Marvel lines ever.... Marvel Universe! The Hulk had various MU releases but this one was, by far, the most popular. 

Larry Hama

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I found this cool little profile on Larry Hama In this 1987 issue of The Mighty Thor. Thought I'd share! 

Recent Pick Ups

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