Latest Acquisitions

[spoons]

not in the same league as Sith Jawa's hardcopy (very nice indeed) but here is my latest - a MIB Bespin Control Room

and I've got my INT-4 Cromalin framed too

 

[Joe]

Lovely job Andy on the Cromalin.

Can you tell me more about the framing costs etc, I need to do the same for mine!

There are a few frame shops here but I think I might try ordering a kit from the USA because I am not sure they offer matte framing and I don't want that cromalin to touch the glass.

 

[spoons]

Cheers Joe - I looked into framing options quite extensively and in the end I went with a local firm at Oxford's market - costs about £40, but the materials aren't necessarily 'archival', although they are no worse than a vintage cardboard box

Another option was an acrylic frame (about £150) but you have to glue or tape the cromalin or proof in. Or lastly a different framer in Oxford, using archival materials (£150-£200).

All options are cheaper for smaller items, but you can see why I went for the local market guy.

 

[airjedijamie]

when i had my picture frames made the guy said get acid free card mounts or it would turn the picture yellow over time but the acid free will stay white and not leak

 

[spoons]

when i had my picture frames made the guy said get acid free card mounts or it would turn the picture yellow over time but the acid free will stay white and not leak

I heard the same thing, but as I hang my proofs/cromalins on the wall I figure they'll turn yellow eventually anyway. with acid free they'll just have a nice white border around the edge

 

[lee gray]

nice items guys

 

[burnsy]

Really nice items.

Love the framed signature photos and the ad Shawn.

The Hardcopy is sweet..from Steve?

Weaz, The Micro set looks mint mate. Still think that's a great focus aswell as the Cromalin 8) 8) 8)

 

[lee gray]

good to see the forums on your computer screen Spoons

 

[PGowdy]

:lol: Oh, yeah, i didn't even see that. Was that intentional??

 

[sith jawa]

Yes, the Hardcopy is from Steve. Though beautiful, the arms are fragile..


The INT-4 Cromalin looks sweet. Very nice score..

 

[Capetown]

Andy, I love the Control Room but I think the Cromalin looks absolutely amazing!

SJ, fantastic piece of history there. I was already impressed when Steve got it and am happy it went to an in-forum collection.

 

[spoons]

Thanks guys

:lol: Oh, yeah, i didn't even see that. Was that intentional??

I was wondering when someone would notice :wink:

and Burnsy - I'm Spoons :roll: :lol:

 

[Imperial nut]

this bunch arrived yesterday,, and is in addition to the 128 imperials so far (12 months) and from as far away as canada and san diego.
I got weapons with about half but it was a pain getting them to stand let alone hold weapons.

And a slight upgrade fett to boot, Also the Impe commander has a more matt finish on his torso, even slightly textured? is this a known variation
Also got a hardbody minty white trooper in one lot which was nice ,as i wasnt mentioned.

anyway heres the lot. Oh and thanks to snaggletooth and others on RS for these.

steve

 

[tigerham]

Andy despite being a non-mini rig collector that cromalin's the absolute nuts and nicely framed too.

Steve that loose collections and army's coming along great dude. Good work!

 

[Jedi534]

It's been a while but I found these two on the shelf at a collectibles store yesterday. Prices for all the other figures there were outrageous but I figured I could splurge a little on these two! Good times! 8)

 

[PGowdy]

Wow, that R2 is very cheap. Nice finds.
Love those little star cases too.

 

[Jedi534]

Wow, that R2 is very cheap. Nice finds.
Love those little star cases too.

Oh yeah. But I think the Han Hoth Molded Legs was the better buy!

 

[PGowdy]

Oh yeah i didn't notice that. Amazing finds!

 

[aussiejames]

True to form- Bryan the bargain hunter

 

[Josh]

8)

this bunch arrived yesterday,, and is in addition to the 128 imperials so far (12 months) and from as far away as canada and san diego.
I got weapons with about half but it was a pain getting them to stand let alone hold weapons.

And a slight upgrade fett to boot, Also the Impe commander has a more matt finish on his torso, even slightly textured? is this a known variation
Also got a hardbody minty white trooper in one lot which was nice ,as i wasnt mentioned.

anyway heres the lot. Oh and thanks to snaggletooth and others on RS for these.

steve

You will have to make a trip to your local chemist.