Other Vintage Collections

[x-pack]

Same here. Never heard of Metropolis Toys. Would like a look on their site

 

[lejackal]

Its a shop in Warwick town centre, the site was working when i posted the link but now seems to be down completely.

Here is a link to the FB page.

https://m.facebook.com/Metropolis-T...=bookmarks#!/Metropolis-Toys-421029818065150/

 

[lejackal]

The site for Metropolis now says undergoing maintenance check back later, will have to find out from the horses mouth whats going on.

 

[lejackal]

I'm not really a Transformers collector but always wanted a full set of these

Nice, if I remember correctly Soundwave actually played cassettes didn't he?

Love those. Transformers were mega when I was at school, possibly more-so than Star Wars. I don't think Soundwave actually played tapes but those mini cons (or whatever they were called) slot inside. The Decepticons had the coolest characters. No contest.

I think I was thinking of this;

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[x-pack]

Nice, if I remember correctly Soundwave actually played cassettes didn't he?

Love those. Transformers were mega when I was at school, possibly more-so than Star Wars. I don't think Soundwave actually played tapes but those mini cons (or whatever they were called) slot inside. The Decepticons had the coolest characters. No contest.

I think I was thinking of this;

[youtube]hMKc7WzXoJc[/youtube]

Wow! Now that is cool!

 

[SAVORY100]

I've started down a slightly more sedate and (looking to be, so far at least), a cheap route to bring some additional 80's nostalgia into the home... MB games!

So far at around £2-£3 a pop I've picked up the following at Boot-fairs/charity shops:

- Battleship
- Stratego
- Connect 4
- Yahtzee
- Deflection

All so far, are complete and all in really good condition boxes.

They have a touch of the Palitoy styled cover art from the early SW line; with kids (or with MB families) playing the games and really remind me of playing them with my parents/grandparents. Its actually worth noting that as well as enjoying the hunt to collect and reminisce about the 80s, we're playing them as a family and actually compared to much more expensive new versions, they're actually more fun.

On the hit list:

- Dragster
- Downfall
- Knock 'em out
- Operation

I'll take some pics and pop them up soon.

 

[Dublinjeff]

Those MB games sound cool, looking forward to seeing some pictures

 

[SAVORY100]

Just got in from work, so here's a group shot:

Enjoy

 

[Stuart Skinner]

Stratego - I've that, bloody loved that game

 

[poncho]

Love the photoart on those mb boxes. Ive got that exact sane connect 4 box sonewhere

 

[Grant]

Awesome games Dude. I had the exact same Battleships. No Xboxes or Playstations back then.

 

[Palifan]

Few new bits for me from my ever growing collection

Ian

 

[lejackal]

I've never seen those Judge Dredd figures before, they look awesome 8)

 

[Palifan]

They really are my favourite thing at the moment and the law master bike is on it's way to!

They're made by Mezco but the Judge Death is made by 3A, which I'm waiting on there version of Dredd as well as his bike and Judge Fear to turn up later in the year. It's going to be a crammed cabinet with that lot in there but I just can't stop buying the damn things :lol:

I almost forgot I also just ordered the Judge Anderson epoch 12" figure to go with my Artfigure Dredd that are based on the latest movie, told you I can't stop :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ian

 

[lejackal]

I've always been a bit of a 2000AD fan but haven't actually read any for years. I did buy the copy that was published the day my son was born though, thought it would be more interesting when he's 18 than the traditional newspaper from the day.

 

[Palifan]

I started reading 2000AD from Prog 1 onwards until around Prog 700 or something. I used to really enjoy it and have always been a big fan of the artwork. A few years ago I picked up the first 20 issues again and although it's quite a different experience reading them now it did bring back some good memories.

These new figures are really well made and I think it's the fact that there weren't really any on sale whilst growing up (other than the small metal, D&D style ones a bit later on), that attracts me to them now. I'll post some more pictures up as the collection grows.

Ian

 

[walkie]

He's my small vintage LEGO collection i somehow accidently got into?!?!?...

6374 - Holiday Villa, just missing the cypress tree (damned expensive things and the black BBQ paddle)

6362 - Post office, complete and even has the part used sticker sheet

6371 - Petrol Station, missing the outer box and blue motorbike.

6392 - Airport, just missing 2 x 2x16 green thin strips. Again has the part used sticker sheet

If you have a cypress tree, blue motorbike or the 2x16 green strips please let me know?

Thanks

 

[Grant]

Love the Lego mate. 8)

 

[SAVORY100]

Wow.. the LEGO is awesome! 8)

 

[indianawars]

Just brought this beauty Really chuffed with it - So unique.