Minnesota Collectors

[riley4pack]

Found a Raiders Sapp at the Target in N. St. Paul. They had regs of the rest, except Moss.

[MAKA]

Nice find.

I'm starting on some attempts at customs. One will be Andrew Brunette, and a Joe Sakic 04 All Star. Another that is done except decals is Wes Walz 3rd jersey. I have a Gophers one that is also close to being done.

[kudude12]

Went hunting today in Rochester......here's what I found

TRU- Everybody from NBA 7 EXCEPT Garnett, Lebron and a Garnett/Wallace 2 pack
12" Holmes, and Cooperstown Ryan
bunch of NFL 8 &9

Apache Mall
Gamestop- NHL 9- ..Federov, Leetch, Sundin, Brodeur....no chase though
NHL Legends- bunch of reg Gretzky (Kings and Oilers), Courneyor
NBA- Again.......all but Garnett and Lebron
Champ Sports- Lots of NFL 8 & 9- Culpepper (reg & variant), Green (reg & variant), Holmes (reg and variant)...then a bunch of others, can't remember who.
I've spent a lot of time in your town at Mayo. I didn't know the Apache Mall had SPs.

[kudude12]

What the hell are the Wolves doing losing to the Raptors? Come on, they need to get thier acts together.
I'm REALLY getting sick of Hudson.

[MAKA]

Hudson is starting to remind me of Billups, he doesn't like to pass, he just takes bad shots.

[riley4pack]

Getting sick?? I've been sick of him for quite some time now!! How about Spree & THud for Kidd??? :D

[kudude12]

sounds good to me

[MAKA]

Has anyone seen the new NHL Heritage 2-Packs yet? or the 3" NBA 2?

[MAKA]

I picked up a Blues Hull and a Rangers Leetch this morning at TRU, all others were regs.

[kudude12]

it's cold out.

[MAKA]

time to start plugging in the block heater on the car.

[riley4pack]

MAKA - Which TRU?? I went to Woodbury yesterday, but they only had 1 NHL9 reg left. I believe it was Leetch. They did have a Red Clonetrooper from SW Unleashed, but I left that too!!

[MAKA]

Roseville.

[riley4pack]

Nice pickups!!

[MAKA]

NHL Heritage 2-packs are at Maplewood TRU. they only had 2 when I was there.

[MAKA]

I've worked on the inserts for my customs, here's what I have.

Album (http://www.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=18269760/t_=7655723)

[littlejacque25]

your album link isn't working

[MAKA]

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[Pez Pirate]

*laffin* So its MAKA thats been sniping my Roseville TRU.... you bastage !!!! :D

Nice Pick Ups.... I need to get back in the swing of things, been too busy Christmas shopping and being poor.... then theres that whole dating thing again....
HEY RILEY !!!! Yo D.... The Farm System is back up to your favorite QB's number again.... Is it any wonder I dont have any time, much less money for toys anymore ?!?!? *laffin*

[riley4pack]

MAKA - Nice inserts!! They look AWESOME!!

Todd - You're gonna catch something if you're not careful!! :D We'll have to plan on hooking up sometime next week. I got the Favre/Urlacher 2-pack & will pick up another 12" White Favre on Monday. Or would you prefer the green jersey?? LMK.

Happy Holidays to all &

GO PACKERS!!!

[MAKA]

Sniping? Aw, come on it's practically in my back yard. ;)

Merry Christmas to you all, and for the P.C. type; Happy Holidays.

Here's a tweak on the Sakic insert.

http://images.snapfish.com/3426%3B36323232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D978%3D%3A46%3DXROQDF%3E23236%3C4%3C9%3B75%3Aot1lsi

[MAKA]

White KG 2 are on KBtoys.com (http://www.kbtoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/3505039/ctid/17/INstock/Y/D/)

[littlejacque25]

those are some nice inserts

[MAKA]

Thanks for the compliments guys,

[Sucka588]

Damn Maka, those are smooth. I wish they'd make more Wild figures. Wait, I don't even have a Gaborik yet. That reminds me I have to get one with the Chirtsmas money. Any NBA 3inch series 2 sightings?

[MAKA]

Not yet on the 3"ers, they'll probably start showing up soon, I hope.

[MAKA]

John- Where did you get some of your stuff? Like the draft day things, sticks etc.

[wonder_boy]

thanks matt. The draft plates were ebayed straight from Pacific/Beckett. Sticks from the lodge.
Dude. I don't have the pics up yet, but check out what I just got...Gabby's rookie year gloves. They really don't fit the direction in which my collection is going, but I couldn't pass them up (steal of a price).
Any of you guys going to any World Juniors games? That's what's taking up all of my extra time. I just had Patty O'Sullivan sign the boards piece from my loose Kovalchuk. Since he lost the mini-mullet, Sully is a dead ringer for the kovy (equipment, face, etc) Can't decide what jersey I'd want the custom done in. Maybe the red ice dogs'...

[Joe Solak]

I picked up a Blues Hull and a Rangers Leetch this morning at TRU, all others were regs.
You got the Rangers Leetch?!?! Darn you! I've been looking like crazy for that one.

[riley4pack]

White KG2 is sold out on the KBToys.com link. :(

Good thing I picked mine up this weekend from Clark Toys in Wausau. Those guys are AWESOME!!! :D

[MAKA]

You got the Rangers Leetch?!?! Darn you! I've been looking like crazy for that one.Joe, Maybe I'd consider trading or selling it to you.

John, how much were the Gabby gloves? :eek: Those would be sweet to own, they are the Itech ones?

Anything cool at the store at the World Juniors? I have to go up that way this weekend.

[MAKA]

I don't even have a Gaborik yet. That reminds me I have to get one with the Chirtsmas money.
Here you go Sucka.

Amazon Gaborik (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B0000YHULI/qid%3D1104250502/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-1422439-0193513)

[Joe Solak]

Joe, Maybe I'd consider trading or selling it to you.

John, how much were the Gabby gloves? :eek: Those would be sweet to own, they are the Itech ones?

Anything cool at the store at the World Juniors? I have to go up that way this weekend.
Maka, I don't know if I have really have anything to trade, let me know how much you'd sell it for.....

[MAKA]

c+s

[Joe Solak]

c+s
which is?

[MAKA]

9.99 + tax + shipping probably around $18.

[Joe Solak]

9.99 + tax + shipping probably around $18.
I'll do it! I'll PM you.

[MAKA]

PM Back.

[Joe Solak]

PM Back.
Thanks Maka, I'll be getting that check to you soon.

[wonder_boy]

Joe, Maybe I'd consider trading or selling it to you.

John, how much were the Gabby gloves? :eek: Those would be sweet to own, they are the Itech ones?

Anything cool at the store at the World Juniors? I have to go up that way this weekend.


$225. Yeah, they're the green and red primitive-looking 855's. Nothing that really caught me at the junior store. Jerseys from every team, and T-shirts that looks like the jerseys, foam fingers and pucks, and that about does it.
Anybody got a Fedorov Wings? I need one to open.

[MAKA]

Do they have any cool pucks? OGP? or just souvenier ones.

[wonder_boy]

I haven't taken too close a look at them, but they are kinda cool looking from a distance. They're five bucks. My dad thinks he wants to buy a set. I already have what I consider to be more pucks (that'll never see ice) than I need. Didn't see gamers. The other night in Thief River, I got the only puck that I think I'll need, a beat up old practice puck.

[MAKA]

I guess I'd only be interested in a OGP. LMK if they have any next time you go.

[MAKA]

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Let me know if you want changes made.

[riley4pack]

Went to the regular Target in Stillwater today & they had NFL10 & NHL Legends. No chases, but they hadn't had SPs since the summer. Maybe regular Targets are going to start getting SPs again!! I hope so!!

With THud's "quit picking on me" attitude, I really hope the Wolves ship him & Spree to NJ for Kidd. Don't get me wrong, I really like Spree, but the attitude of the team has got to be changed and fast!!

[MAKA]

I noticed that another Target had Cooperstown figs, And they hadn't had a single SP for a long time.

As far as Spree goes, the players love his attitude, hoopshype.com has Hudson all pissed off right now. He needs to drop him rapping career and focus on playing ball.

[MAKA]

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Here you go.

[wonder_boy]

Hey matt, yeah, they got gamers. #'ed to 1000 and it doesn't look like they're within a mile of selling out. Met Ray Bourque at the game and had him sign my team Canada cap. Yeah, the US lost to Belarus, so that's f-in cool. What a disgrace.
I can pick you up a puck if you aren't going to make it, they're like $6 or 7 I think...
Again, folks, I need input on the best jersey to use on an O'Sullivan custom. I can't decide.

[MAKA]

That would be cool if you could pick one up, when are you coming down to the cities next?

Oh and I'd wait for him in a Wild jersey. other wise an Ice Dogs would look sweet too.

[Guster]

Hello all from MN...

Sorry to piggyback this thread with a trade offer, but I'm having no luck on the trade board.
Does anyone need a white Randy Moss 2? I'm from Michigan and I'm looking for a Red Datsyuk or a Wings Fedorov. PM me if anyone is interested.

Thanks, G

[wonder_boy]

not me Guster. got my moss and also need the fedorov.

Matt-yeah, I can pick up an extra. Don't know when I'll be in town next.

God, with all these canucks down to see the games I'm really starting to like, and think I'd like to have, a Canadian jersey. Anyone know where I can get a cheap black size 48?

And on that note, all those Molsoned-Up Northerners sure got a nice surprise when it was announced during the first game today that the Mounties had closed the border and Highway 75 North to Winnipeg. I'm glad there aren't any games tomorrow. All those folks that didn't pack an overnite bag...and drank 35 beers...would smell like a pig barn.

[MAKA]

Why'd the close the border?

John, are you going to Twins fest?
Hockey Giant in Bloomington might have some Canada Jerseys.

[Pez Pirate]

Happy New Year to all my Minnesota Maniac Collector Types.... especially Riley4Pack and MAKA....
I hope Santa was good to you, and that you find what ever piece your jonesin' for in 2005.

Except all Ichiros Series 4.... they're MINE !!!! *laffin maniacally*

[riley4pack]

Happy New Year to all as well, from your resident Packers fan!! :D

Todd - We'll have to hook up next week so I can give you the Sharpe & Favres you want so badly!!

[MAKA]

Happy New Year to you all as well.

Heritage 2-packs are at TRU in Maplewood, they had 4 there. One witha really crappy paint job on Theo.

[Pez Pirate]

MUST GO TO MAPLEWOOD !!!!

And thanks for calling me out on my secret Farve shrine there D.... :rolleyes:

I appreciate it.

*waits for the incoming rocks to start bombarding*

I will say this, youre right about good things happening to Packer Fans....
I went out with this girl named Jenn....

We spent the better part of 12 hours together, from Chuck E Cheese to Dudley Riggs....
Rang in the New Year Quite Nicely. The People on Hennepin Ave. were so nice, they reminded us to breathe even. :D

[riley4pack]

Todd - TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!!

[wonder_boy]

Q: "Why'd they close the border?"
A: Because the Canadian infrastructure is ******. They can't seem to get plow trucks and emergency services to respond to blizzard situations, so they just close the damn highway to Winnipeg. And with no road to open onto and no drivers, the border drivethrough checkpoint is kind of a foregone conclusion.
It's my personal opinion that the mount-me's know exactly who the hell is going to be on that road (drunk rowdy hockey fans), they didn't feel like having 2,500 cars in the ditch, and they decided to let the US be their personal detox site for the night.

I was just thinking about Twinfest. I've gone for the last three years. Don't know if I'll make it this time. Wonder if Puckett'll be there. I'd really like to have him sign an 8x10 of him rounding the bases, Game 6 1991. I just dug out my ticket stub from that game and bought a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square piece of the old dome turf. I'd like to matte them with the pic, signed, "...and we'll see you tomorrow night..."

I'm leaning toward just buying the teamstore Canada jersey now just cause they seem to be really hard to find, and it has the IIHF patch on it. Like to have it lettered for Crosby. That kid is out of his mind good. Have you guys been catching the ESPN/TSN telecasts? He and Bergeron must share the same brain.

[littlejacque25]

ill most likely be going to twinsfest on one of the weekend days. i need to get a Joe Nathan auto.

[Pez Pirate]

Todd - TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!! Nope.... too much information would be about the cute lil mole on her..... ;)

Seriously, I keep it Rated G.... Never know when the Niece is gonna show up, Im trying to get her to collect. Maddi and Brady have like.... *thinking* 40 or 50 Sps between them.... *Mostly Atlanta, Minnesota, and all the colors they like.... Too bad Crayola doesnt have a team*

In all honesty, It was the kind folks on 26th and Hennepin that had some interesting comments to put in the suggestion box. Besides, it was a first date....
I dunno about you PACKER types and how you work your CRAZY offense on and off the field.... but me, I just like to take it nice and slow.

I dont like the TWO Minute Drill.... I SAVOR my time on offense, I like to run the clock. :p

As for too much information.... yeah, I guess youre right D. I should just save my admiration of Brett Farve for the appropriate place.... You know, where you confess your OTHER MORTAL SINS. :D

And is just me, or was EVERY Cub in the Metro SWAMPED ?!?!? I went in for yogurt, and it took me an hour.... What gives ?!?!?!?

[Pez Pirate]

Happy New Year to you all as well.

Heritage 2-packs are at TRU in Maplewood, they had 4 there. One witha really crappy paint job on Theo.
Yeah, I found three of them. LOVE how they merchandise their figures there.... :rolleyes:
Why dont they just put them in a bin and be done with it.

After playing School Guidence Councilor ala Clerks for 20 mins or so, I grabbed one. n
Thanks for the 411 MAKA. I dont know if Ive given you Rep before, but you've earned it bud.

I saw one with a small splotch in on the left hand shoulder on Theo. It wasnt that bad, but I dont know how Quality Control could let it fly by. Then again, if I had to see Red Jerseys for 8 hours at a time, I think I'd just develop Red/Green Color Blindness, which would make watching the Minnesota Wild *provided they ever play again* VERY interesting. :D

Reminds me of my buddy Brad, who is Blue Green Color Blind.... Sometime when we'd play 4 player Hockey on the PS, he's end up with the Blue or Green player, and just totally freak !!!! :) Seriously, it was like.... "Uh, Who am I and what am I doing here?"

Admiral Stockdale would have been proud. :D

Thanks Again MAKA.... Much Obliged.

[riley4pack]

A buddy of mine found a 3rd jersey Sakic2 & a Rangers Leetch at the Woodbury TRU this afternoon.

Looks like the Vikes & Packers will have Round 3 next Sunday aftermoon. I hope it is cold & snowy next week. Tice better send Haslett & the Saints a big gift basket for beating the Panthers. I can't wait to hear him put a positive spin on this one!! :D

[MAKA]

Glad you were able to get a 2-Pack. The other day the just had a shopping cart full of SP's, the obviously need more peg space there.

I stopped by the Fargo TRU hoping to luck out on some figs, nothing but reg NBA 7 and Cooperstown. You should have seen the amount of MLB 4 Ichiros they had. The mall in fargo had a sports mem. store and they had a bunch of NFL and NBA chase SP's, some were marked down but were still a little high.

As far as Twins fest goes, I'd like to get a ball signed by Santana and Morneau. John- Cool idea on having Puckett sign the game six ticket, I should dig out mine too.

[MAKA]

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[wonder_boy]

Yeah, Big Nick's. Buried in the basement of the West Acres Mall. Last time I was there everything was about triple Ebay price, with nothing in the way of hockey cards but some like 90-91 Score and some Jagr and Selanne rc's. What were you doing in Fargo?
I don't know if I'd want a sig on the ticket. I generally like to keep tickets in game shape. I mean the 8x10...plus, on the photo there would be room for the inscription of the famous radio call.
I'd really like to have the Theodore from the 2pak, but I guess I'll have to get the Smith too. Don't suppose anyone's just in it for the oil and would want to split one?
Some rube in the Engelstad pro shop asked me today why one canada jersey is $200 and another just like it is $75. I told him, "because this one's hanging on the wall, and this one's on the rack; They sell better off the wall...they're just trying to trick you."
I bought mine off the wall (those are the ones with the "white velcro dealie") and it's getting sent to Buffalo, NY tomorrow with a few others to get lettered.
My customs (Modano and Gabby) are going to be done this week. I'm pretty jacked about that. I'll post pics in my webshots page probably like a week and a half from today. If those two turn out as well as I think they will, I think I'll get a Roli made from a Khabibulin.
Think I'm going to get rid of some figs: Lemieux 1 reg and var, Kovalchuk reg and var, and Thornton reg and var. Those were always just kind of hanging on, and now that I can't see them play, "the thrill is gone", like they say.

[Pez Pirate]

Dang.... Ive been looking for a Rangers Leetch and a Blues Hull.
*ugh*
Right now all Ive got is an extra variant Delhommes, which makes me mad because I traded for one when it first came out, then it shows up in my case. *ugh*

As for the Packers and Vikes.... I LOVE the Vikes, but man, they backed into the Playoffs. Hell, Im talking gravity is a harsh mistress is and pulled them into the next round sort of lucky. Its going to be hard to cheer them on to be quite honest, especially the way Buffalo and Carolina were playing down the stretch, and they got denied. That last minute possession by the Cats had all the makings of another Saints Curse in action.... Im just sorry it didnt work out. Like the Bills, they were fun to watch down the stretch.


As for the Vikings, Tice and any positive spin.... I love Ted Cotrell, but I dont know how Tice is as a motivator/coach. I just aint paying enough attention, so I dont know if I should rate him on his faltering record down the stretch, year in and year out. Im afraid if they 86'ed him though, the Vikes would end up with Mike Martz, and NO GOOD would come from that. Oh let me tell you that was the FIRST thing I thought of when the Vikes lost.... is who's head is going to roll, and who's going to come in and replace him. I'd bet dollars to donuts Martz is gone once The Rams are bounced, and well.... I cant think of anyone else the Vikes would go out and get sadly if Tice is done.

As for the game in GB.... I would love to see the Vikes win, but I just dont see it happening. The Eagles limped to the finish line, and the Falcons still make me wonder a bit.... Farve and company has about the best shot in the NFC. He's nucking futs, and Green/Henderson can still run the ball. I know I dont want to see them if Im a Def. Coordinator. Lets see, Boogie Man Farve comes to my town, inspired by all his recent personal tragedy and looking to ride off into the sunset. I see another potential Elway ending here. They got nothing to loose, and Atlanta.... I love them, but until they show me otherwise....I still dont believe they cant stop the run.

I love Brooking and his corps, but I still aint sure. Further, with every hit Vick was taking against the Seahawks, I was holding my breath. The one wence, and it was last years Pre Season all over again. He still doesnt know that WCO, and no matter how good an athlete he is.... if the Falcons Offense cant eat clock, The Packers look better and better in the NFC. Philly looked like a doomed team. Sadly, I dont see them even getting to the NFC title game after watching them play today. They looked hopeless, which sucks for McNabb.

Just my two cents.... worth what you paid for it.
But if the Packers get in, I'll never hear the end of it.... right Duane? :D

[MAKA]

John- I was up in Fargo visiting some relatives. Did you paint your customs? I am still working on some, but have been a little too busy lately.

What do you want for your Kovalchuk figs?

[Hotwire01]

Pez,

I agree with you mostly. However, I don't see Red firing Tice. He's too cheap. Tice makes less than most 3rd string towel boys in the league. As long as Red is trying to sell the team, he's going to keep costs low. Red will probably look at this and say, 'howdy doody, I got me a reeeeeeaI cheap coach and my team is in the playoffs... YEEEHAAWWWW".

I honestly don't think we'll see a coaching change until the team is sold. Hopefully, it will be sold to someone like Glen Taylor in MN so the team stays here and we have an owner that might actually be dedicated to putting a quality product on the field. (and not just walk around yelling out 'purple pride, purple pride')

Linehan and Cotrell both have to go as well. I've heard some talk that people are interested in Linehan for a head coaching position??? Mr. Run it up the Middle on 3rd and 18 Linehan??? They can have him. Cotrell has actually made the defense worse. I didn't think it was possible, but here we are with a professional team on which a good High School team could score at will.

I can't stand the Packers, but they're going to DESTROY the Vikings on Sunday.

[riley4pack]

Todd - Are you suggesting that I would gload if the Packers would win the Super Bowl again?? :D

As far as Sunday goes, I hope you Vikes fans are right and that the Packers will destroy the Vikes, but I have this feeling in my stomach - UGH!! I hope it is just something I ate.

Any news on Moss & his leaving the field before the game was over. One of my co-workers said that there was talk about benching him for part of the game on Sunday, but there is no way Tice would / could do that.

[Pez Pirate]

Todd - Are you suggesting that I would gload if the Packers would win the Super Bowl again?? :D

As far as Sunday goes, I hope you Vikes fans are right and that the Packers will destroy the Vikes, but I have this feeling in my stomach - UGH!! I hope it is just something I ate.

Any news on Moss & his leaving the field before the game was over. One of my co-workers said that there was talk about benching him for part of the game on Sunday, but there is no way Tice would / could do that.
D.... if the Packers win the Super Bowl again, I think I'll be getting a call from the Lake Elmo Police, infoming me that I have to come bail my drunken buddy Duane outta jail.... Something tells me Amy would deny knowing you, especially if you were partaking in the wearing of the Royal Cheddar Wear. *Who knew they made a crown of foam cheese* Lucky for you, I know the bail proceedures inside and out.... and the last time I checked, Packers fandom was admissible as an insanity plea. :p I know this because I cheer on the Cubs, Bills, Vikings, and Falcons, plus I actually enjoy grits. Go figure....

What's a Masochist anyways? :D



As for Moss.... Anyone who knows me KNOWS Im not a fair weathered fan, but the Vikes.... especially Moss.... well, only the Eagles have played with less fire in the belly than the Vikings, and that includes the 49ers.
I think he's still limping, and hammys dont heal well, especially running on turf one week, grass the next. *I know from experience* Its like stretching a rubber band half way one second, then half the way the next.... rince, lather repeat. It never quite gets right because your thigh doesnt know what surface your pounding on.... *thinking that made sense* Thats just the best way to describe it. I had to start running on turf in college, and I was NEVER the same player once I got injured, because your body is constantly yo-yo-ing thru the different surfaces, no matter how many old tires they cut up and claim its just like dirt. *Plus the Eden Prarie facillity is turf too, they dont have a grass practice field for when they're playing in REAL stadiums*

I think he should have sat at half time, especially with the Panthers score the way it was *Yeah, they came back.... but it was ugly early on* You were up against the Skins 2nd overall D, and you werent going to get healthy playing against them.... You should have worried about getting healthy and playing the next game. While I do appreciate he was trying to shake the whole *I mail in a play from time to time*, he hasnt been healthy in a while, and you WILL need your big guns against the dread lock crew in Green Bay, especially if its cold. *That Hammy will be tight, better double up on the Utillity shorts*

The more I watch and read about Tice, the more I like him as a person, but dont like him as a coach. It appears he's a player's coach.... which is great, but when you need to dig down deep and get your players to check their ego at the door *ala Billy B in New E* you cant get it done.... its always Poker Night with the boys.

Its hard to balance being friend and coach. I had to do it when I was a Junior in High School, and my baseball coach got cancer. I can ONLY imagine what its like with money on the line, not to mention all the other traps of the professional life.... Its one thing for Tice to be an understanding friend, but he also has to right the ship.... and I dont know if he can do that. It just appears to me that he's too bi-polar when it comes to friendship and management, but this is me armchairing it from the sidelines.

And Duane.... it was something you ate. GRITS !!!!! The official non-alcoholic corn substitute of Brett Farve !!!! Yeeee HAW !!!! :D

[riley4pack]

Todd - If the Packers even make it TO the Super Bowl, I will be in Jacksonville, FL for the game, so the only call you would be getting would be from me, not the Police.

[Pez Pirate]

Todd - If the Packers even make it TO the Super Bowl, I will be in Jacksonville, FL for the game, so the only call you would be getting would be from me, not the Police.
And then the Jacksonville Police, and I happen to know a few.... so feel free to frolic cheesily about :D

Hmmmm maybe the Packers getting there wouldnt be so bad.... You can pick up some extra SB SPs. :D

Go.... *coughspackcoughs* Go

Sorry.... cold. Interfears with my whole toy communism ideals and makes me a bit of capitalist. :cool:

[Joe Solak]

Maka..........I sent your check today........

[riley4pack]

And then the Jacksonville Police, and I happen to know a few.... so feel free to frolic cheesily about :D

Hmmmm maybe the Packers getting there wouldnt be so bad.... You can pick up some extra SB SPs. :D

Go.... *coughspackcoughs* Go

Sorry.... cold. Interferes with my whole toy communism ideals and makes me a bit of capitalist. :cool:
Trust me, if I am in Jax, there will be SB sets coming back to MN!!! :D

[MAKA]

I found another Rags Leetch this morning at TRU, but it was definatly an opener. The bubble was pretty bad on the side. I was curious on what the other chase was, probably a Blues Hull, the 10 others were regs.

Cool Joe, I'll send it when I get it.

Why the hell aren't the Gophers on tonight? Damn that pisses me off. Radio will have to work.

[riley4pack]

MAKA - Which TRU?? You should discuss getting rid of the Leetch to Todd (Pez), as he is an opener anyhow. Just a thought!! :D

[MAKA]

I left that Leetch there, I figured I didn't need another one since I decided to get rid of the one I already had. I usually leave most chase figures I see. I'm sure the "Scalpers" get them before the real collectors get them.

It is possible for you guys to give me a heads up on figs you are interested in, and if I see them I could pick them up for you. Just a thought, now of course I can't pick you guys up a full set, but maybe one or two figs.

[riley4pack]

MAKA - Which TRU??

As far as giving you a heads up, if you see Todd's post on the top of this page, it says he has been looking for the Rangers Leetch & Blues Hull. Right now, I am not looking for anything, which is nice on the pocketbook. :D

[Pez Pirate]

Opener.... Leetch.... THE ?!?!?!

Please Please OH PLEASE !!!!

You have NO idea.... When in doubt, Im an opener.... I love the smell of fresh Chinese Progress !!!!

[Pez Pirate]

My Thanks to you both *Riley and Maka* for giving me hope.... Right now, Im still in flux trying to figure out what Im missing.... I SPENT WAY TOOOOOOO Much on Christmas.

*looking at my Visa THANK YOU Note*

:eek:

Hmmmm.... it looks like Im giving the National Debt a run for its.... no, thats a bad pun. :D

I need to put up my trade list and be done with it.... but DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN
I didnt know you could spend almost 500 bucks alone between the US Postal Service and FED EX in two months *looking, head hurting.... remembering that I have a LIBERAL ARTS Degree*


CLA.... College of Lost Arithmetic. :D


EDIT FOR R4P....
Oh BTW Duane.... I was looking at that 2 Pack Link Dejour you sent me....
If I have to go that route, Im gonna be eating styrofoam peanuts.
Thanks.... I emailed him, but I think he wants like 40 a pack breakdown wise, or thats the impression I got. He wouldnt tell me what exactly his reserve was, but he hinted he was hoping for about 150.

[riley4pack]

That might be the easiest & least expensive way to get them. I wonder what the reserve is??

$40 a pack!!! :eek: He's nuckin' futs!!!

[Pez Pirate]

Im going to email him and see if he gives a break to boardies.... maybe he's a local.
*crosses fingers*

[Pez Pirate]

Hey MAKA.... if you have the chance to swing by the TRU in question and scam the Leetch, I'll take it and buy you lunch with Riley or something....

How does that sound?

And if you see a Regular Raycroft, PLEASE for the love all things Boston grab it for me PLEASE !!!!

[MAKA]

it was at the Roseville TRU, I highly doubt it is still there. I can keep an eye out for you Todd.

I liberated a Blues Hull during lunch. I guess I was jonesin for that smell. That and this fig is pretty sweet, better than the Dead Wings fig.

http://images.snapfish.com/3427%3A97523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D978%3D%3A46%3DXROQDF%3E232373%3B887%3B%3A3ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3427%3A97523232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D978%3D%3A46%3DXROQDF%3E232373%3B889752ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3427%3A97523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D978%3D%3A46%3DXROQDF%3E232373%3B8885%3A7ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3427%3A97523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D978%3D%3A46%3DXROQDF%3E232373%3B889%3B49ot1lsi

[Pez Pirate]

ROSEVILLE ?!?!?!?

how did I miss it ?!?!?!

*shakes head* Thats my back yard....

Its really bad I know the number by heart.

651-633-6414

*on the phone NOW*

[Pez Pirate]

OMG !!!! TRU has a Gangsta Rap Music Ad on the muzac !!!!
*waiting on the phone*

All that was missing was the drive by..... :D

[MAKA]

Good Luck

[riley4pack]

Way to go Todd!! :D

Also, just an FYI, but there were a couple reg Raycrofts hanging at the Woodbury TRU a couple of days ago. I will check it out later to see if they are still there.

[Pez Pirate]

My Thanks to you both for further putting me into debt.... :D

Can I just give you my kidney now Duane ?

[MAKA]

Now that I opened the Hull, that Jets Selanne is staring at me. It's calling, "Come to the Dark Side, Matt. Come to the Dark Side."

[MAKA]

My Thanks to you both for further putting me into debt.... :D



Did they have it?

[Pez Pirate]

Still waiting.... and Im listening to ABBA on the Muzak.... Waterloo. *cringes*

I have now been "disconnected" :rolleyes: twice....

I should just drive there, roll the dice and take my chances.

[riley4pack]

I have no use for a kidney, but I'm sure we can work something out. :D

[MAKA]

I'm still debating whether or not I'm going to open some more. I have a green Gabby, a White Cloutier and the Jets Selanne That eventually would be open anyway. I'm trying to free up some wall space.

[Pez Pirate]

Third time is the charm.... I hope. If not, Im just gonna drive.
At least I get to pick the music.

*cringes*

[Pez Pirate]

Now that I opened the Hull, that Jets Selanne is staring at me. It's calling, "Come to the Dark Side, Matt. Come to the Dark Side."
Why is it always joining the Dark Side ?!?!?!

Toys were meant to be opened and played with last time I checked.... then again, Toys R Us also has a thrash metal ad too.... so maybe times have changed.

CALGON !!!! Take ME AWAY !!!!

:D

[Pez Pirate]

He's going to hold a variant Sakic for me though....

Kewl. Maybe I can trade it.

[Pez Pirate]

Gone.... BRB in say 30

And I just got confirmation, as he's trying to hard charge me on Epay.

120.00 reserve for the 2 Pack Dejour.

[MAKA]

Sakic Chase, I never saw a Sakic chase. Odd. They either opened another case or found the one that was missing.

[riley4pack]

$120.00?? If that included delivery, it wouldn't be too bad a deal!!

[riley4pack]

I just talked to my buddy who found the Rangers Leetch & Sakic2 figures and he is willing to let them go. He is looking for a Blue/Blue Urlacher2 & reg KG2. Anybody interested???

[MAKA]

Todd, any luck?

[Pez Pirate]

HE SHOOTS HE SCORES !!!!

I LOVE Being me somedays, and its days like today....

I picked up:

A Retro Hull !!!!

The clerk asked if I what it was worth.... I took it in both hands, spun it and let it hit the floor. :eek::spawnskul
I then picked it up, and put it in my basket. :cool:

Plus I scored the 3rd Jersey Sakic, and a Regular Raycroft.
I talked to a guy named Paul, who now is my best friend..... :D

I was going to trade the Sakic, but now I dont know.
It looks SO cool.
And I used my 25 dollar gift card, which is good because Im POOR.... so it was only 6.92.

PLUS RYNE SANDBERG got elected to the HALL OF FAME !!!!


But alas, the 120.00 2 Packs are not Dlvd. *ugh*
Oh well, like 9 out of 10 aint bad.

[riley4pack]

Way to go Todd!! Nice scores. Do you still need the Rangers Leetch??

[Pez Pirate]

Yes.... YES I do Duane.
*waiting for the Anvil to fall*

I have neither the Urlacher or the KG2 right now....

[riley4pack]

That's alright, as I may have a spare Blue/Blue Urlacher I am willing to part with.

[Pez Pirate]

I can get an KG2.... Ive also got some other stuff.
Lets see what I can get rid off first. Im busted HURTING broke right now, and Im doing a mad dash to see what I can come up with to pay you back.

Of course, everyone who owes me has lent in their pockets. *rolls eyes*
No good deed goes unpunished. *g*

[riley4pack]

Will do. Not a problem. I will let him know that the Rangers Leetch is spoken for.

[Pez Pirate]

As always, you am being the Man Duane....

[MAKA]

Great score Todd.

[Pez Pirate]

Thank you MAKA for the inspiration and the 411.... I got up off my @ss and did something with the info you gave me. Its much appreciated my friend. I owe ya big time

[MAKA]

No prob, I just got another possible opener., I may have to do a little "Grand Opening" tonight.

Oh, and the T-Wolves suck again.


I take that back, they whittled a 21pt deficet to a 5pt difference. KG is having a MONSTER Night.

[MAKA]

End game. 47ots 17reb for KG. Good effort in the last 10 minutes.

[riley4pack]

I heard on the radio this morning that after the game, Spree sat the team down for a heart to heart. Who is going to listen to him after his "I need to feed my family" and "Why should I help them win" comments??

I am getting really sour on him quick.

On a positive note, if the Packers advance to the Super Bowl, I will have a pair of tickets. Our seats were drawn by the Packers. $500 a ticket is face value!! OUCH!!!!

[MAKA]

I've always been a huge wolves fan, but this year they are starting to make me wonder. They are starting to remind me of the Sac. Kings, A lot of potential but not going anywhere.

[Sucka588]

I'm happy with how they never gave up and iof there were two more minutes on the clock they could have won the game. I think they played well together last night.

[MAKA]

Yeah, they did an awesome job cutting the lead, had Wally not committed that charge, and someone else shoot the 3 besides KG, that would have been the 5 pts to tie the game.

[riley4pack]

And now it's 4 in a row after losing to Charlotte!! They lost to the frickin' Bobcats!!! :mad: :eek: :mad:

[MAKA]

That's it, how the F... can you lose to the frickin bobcats? What the hell is happening to the Wolves.

[MAKA]

Just in case any of you buy the !@" figs, There a re a couple Yaos at Maplewood TRU.

Any 3" NBA 2 yet? I need a KG x2.

[riley4pack]

I still haven't seen any NBA2 3" yet, although the Target in Stillwater now has SPs again!! YAY!! :D

They also had a bunch of the 3" NFL 2-packs and a couple of the 12" Sosa, but no 2-packs or NBA7.

[MAKA]

Joe, I got your check. I 'm on my way to the post office to send your box.

[riley4pack]

Hey, what do you know, the Wolves were FINALLY able to get a win, even if it was against a 76ers team playing without AI. It is evident that the team needs to be shaken up, especially with Madsen breaking his thumb, which leaves them without a valuable interior defender.

I hope Sam's hammy heals itself quicker than Moss's!! ;)

[kudude12]

Any WOLVES fans want to join my new "Fire Flip Saunders Club"?

[Sucka588]

Flip is doing fine. His team needs to wake up.

Found NBA 12-inch at Bloomington TRU. They had a lot. I think they look kind of bad in 12inch form.

[riley4pack]

Any WOLVES fans want to join my new "Fire Flip Saunders Club"?Not on your life!!! McHale needs to be held accountable for the players the Wolves have, not Flip. You also have to add the fact that losing the 1st round draft picks because of the Joe Smith deal is Taylor's fault.

Now, if you would be starting the Trade Spree & THud for Kidd Club, I would be one of the founding members!!

[littlejacque25]

VIKINGS CRUSH THE PACKERS!!!! Next up Philly.

[kudude12]

Not on your life!!! McHale needs to be held accountable for the players the Wolves have, not Flip. You also have to add the fact that losing the 1st round draft picks because of the Joe Smith deal is Taylor's fault.

Now, if you would be starting the Trade Spree & THud for Kidd Club, I would be one of the founding members!!
I AGREE on getting rid of THud and Spreewell, but Flip must go, too. I've never liked him. He's a lousy motivator, bad at doing substitutions, doesn't preach defense OR passing. He must be fired.

[riley4pack]

Flip doesn't preach passing?? You can see him scream at the players when they aren't swinging the ball properly around the perimeter.

[riley4pack]

VIKINGS CRUSH THE PACKERS!!!! Next up Philly.

Come on Jake!! CRUSH is a little strong, considering the Packers were still only down by 7, even after Favre had thrown his 4th INT.

No excuses, though. The Vikes played better in the postseason (it was still nice to sweep the Vikes in the regular season though) and deserved the win. Congrats!!

And in the words of Mike Tice "I am the leader of the Eagles Fan Club!! E-A-G-L-E-S - GO EAGLES!!! Hu, hu, hu!!" :D

[littlejacque25]

Come on Jake!! CRUSH is a little strong, considering the Packers were still only down by 7, even after Favre had thrown his 4th INT.

No excuses, though. The Vikes played better in the postseason (it was still nice to sweep the Vikes in the regular season though) and deserved the win. Congrats!!

And in the words of Mike Tice "I am the leader of the Eagles Fan Club!! E-A-G-L-E-S - GO EAGLES!!! Hu, hu, hu!!" :D

Im just happy that they won 1 out of 3.

[twinsdynasty]

the game never even appeared close in the second half, great game for the guys with purple helmets

[Sucka588]

I'm sorry guys.....but I liked Moss's celebration. It was like getting back at all the media and heckling fans.

[YQT]

Any of you guys see any NHL 9 on the shelves?

[MAKA]

I just got back from ice fishing all weekend. Any sign of 3" NBA 2?

[riley4pack]

No signs of the 3" KG yet.

What is going on with the Wolves?? Blowing a 16 point lead & losing by 9??? I hope they play better against the Magic. We're taking the kids to the game!! :D

[MAKA]

TRU in Maplewood put out more Heritage 2 packs.

[Joe Solak]

Joe, I got your check. I 'm on my way to the post office to send your box.
Matt, I got the package on Friday, thanks a lot!!

[MAKA]

No problem Joe. Let me know if you are having trouble finding anything else.

[MAKA]

Post #2000. Yay.

[Joe Solak]

No problem Joe. Let me know if you are having trouble finding anything else.
Same goes for you. I don't think there's too many collectors down this way.

[kudude12]

Flip doesn't preach passing?? You can see him scream at the players when they aren't swinging the ball properly around the perimeter.
No, he DOESN'T scream, that's the thing! He shows poor emotion, Any coach with half a brain would be going NUTS when some of the players screw up the way they do. Flip just stands there with his thumb up his arse. The players are obviously not listening to him. It's time for some fresh blood on the bench.

[RynoMP]

Hi all in Minnesota!
Sorry this may be a little off the current subject, but anyway...
I'm down here in Omaha, Nebraska and was thinking about coming up for the Twins fanfest. I've never been, but thought I may make a weekend out of it. I'm not too much of a Twins fan, but more of a big autograph collector. I noticed some old timers and some HOFers are gonna be there. Do you guys know the details? Do the autos cost or does your admission cover all the autos you can get?
The Iowa Cubs are having their fest this weekend and it runs $8 to get in and $30 an auto for the HOFers. Puckett, Brock, Winfield and Molitor are gonna be there. I'm only able to attend on Friday so I'll be able to get Puckett and Brock.
Just curious if the Twins is set up similar.
Thanks

[MAKA]

Twins Fest (http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/min/fan_forum/twinsfest.jsp)

I went a couple years ago and got some autos. It's a good time. If I remember right, it's like $5-10 a table. or was that Wild fan fair? I don't know, it was cheap.

[MAKA]

Wild v. Nucks game 7 is on FSN right now. Bertuzzi just scored giving the nucks a 2-0 lead. I can't wait for the comeback, that was so fricken awesome!.

Other games coming up: FSN Classic Hockey schedule (http://www.wild.com/fans/010/307/)

[riley4pack]

Left a 3rd jersey Sakic2 & White Mahovolich at the Woodbury TRU yesterday. Kind of surprised, as they were pretty much right out front.

[Joe Solak]

Left a 3rd jersey Sakic2 & White Mahovolich at the Woodbury TRU yesterday. Kind of surprised, as they were pretty much right out front.
You left a 3rd jersey Sakic?! :eek:
BTW, why did you change your avatar?! :D

[Pez Pirate]

Aint the 3rd Jersey Sakic COOL ?!?!?! I havent decided if I want to trade mine or not yet.... I just like the look of the figure.

And a MAD SHOUT OUT to Duane here for picking me up a much NEEDED Dead thing at Wally's the other day. You am and always the man.... We need to get together, as soon as I get some time and some money. *ugh* Im SO broke right now.... it hurts bad. I may have to go back to school just to get my fellowship cash....

On the "cheer up Riley4Pack" side of things.... In the Madden 2005 CE, playing on Madden Level, I'm taking the Belfast Bombers *formely the Buffalo Bills* to the Super Bowl. Guess who Im playing.... Thats right, The Packers. They beat.... *** ?!?!? The Giants, led by Kurt Warner ?!?!? Who beat the Eagles somehow.... The Packs offense is rated at 92.... seriously. Second only to Belfast. Too bad their going to run into my No Huddle, Average T.O.P. 11 seconds Offense that produces 690 yards in the air, 260 yards on the ground, and all of this in a 6 MINUTE GAME !!!! :spawnskul:cool: Oh, and a Defense that averages 6 interceptions a game. Yep, I love my Cover 2 schemes. We held Trent Green and the Chiefs to -2 yards. Thats right. -2 yards. No Priest Holmes, No Tony G. They got NUTTIN !!!! The only points they scored were caused by turnover on my special teams, because of the weather. My Special Teams occasionally has problems in the fun snow and ice. *chuckles* Final score.... 150 to 24.

Oh well, at least at Todd's House, they made it D.... Its just too bad Video NFC Pro Bowl Star Duane B. plays OLB for the Pack. Oh well, he'll get a nice NFC Championship ring, plus all the virtual McFarlane Figures he can carry home in his video game duffle bag. :D

We'll be nice and try not to run up the score, or run the ball your way.... show you some virtual video respect. Maybe you'll get your video signing bonus or something. Buy some virtual cheddar wine or something. :D

[riley4pack]

You left a 3rd jersey Sakic?! :eek:
BTW, why did you change your avatar?! :D

Yep, as I have no use for NHL figures. :D

I changed my avatar because the Packers season is done. As soon as the Wolves season ends, which may be in April the way they are playing now, I will switch it back to the Packers one.

[riley4pack]

Aint the 3rd Jersey Sakic COOL ?!?!?! I havent decided if I want to trade mine or not yet.... I just like the look of the figure.

And a MAD SHOUT OUT to Duane here for picking me up a much NEEDED Dead thing at Wally's the other day. You am and always the man.... We need to get together, as soon as I get some time and some money. *ugh* Im SO broke right now.... it hurts bad. I may have to go back to school just to get my fellowship cash....

On the "cheer up Riley4Pack" side of things.... In the Madden 2005 CE, playing on Madden Level, I'm taking the Belfast Bombers *formely the Buffalo Bills* to the Super Bowl. Guess who Im playing.... Thats right, The Packers. They beat.... *** ?!?!? The Giants, led by Kurt Warner ?!?!? Who beat the Eagles somehow.... The Packs offense is rated at 92.... seriously. Second only to Belfast. Too bad their going to run into my No Huddle, Average T.O.P. 11 seconds Offense that produces 690 yards in the air, 260 yards on the ground, and all of this in a 6 MINUTE GAME !!!! :spawnskul:cool: Oh, and a Defense that averages 6 interceptions a game. Yep, I love my Cover 2 schemes. We held Trent Green and the Chiefs to -2 yards. Thats right. -2 yards. No Priest Holmes, No Tony G. They got NUTTIN !!!! The only points they scored were caused by turnover on my special teams, because of the weather. My Special Teams occasionally has problems in the fun snow and ice. *chuckles* Final score.... 150 to 24.

Oh well, at least at Todd's House, they made it D.... Its just too bad Video NFC Pro Bowl Star Duane B. plays OLB for the Pack. Oh well, he'll get a nice NFC Championship ring, plus all the virtual McFarlane Figures he can carry home in his video game duffle bag. :D

We'll be nice and try not to run up the score, or run the ball your way.... show you some virtual video respect. Maybe you'll get your video signing bonus or something. Buy some virtual cheddar wine or something. :D

As far as NHL figures go, it is pretty cool looking. I knew you already had one, or I would have picked it up for you.

Let me know when you want to get together & we can do it. Next week should work for me. I am okay waiting for payment, as I know you are good for it!! Right now, for you, I have the Favre/Urlacher, Deadpool and Sharpe. Was there anything else?? I haven't looked in my armoire in a while to see what else was for you. :D

Thanks for the cheering up about the game, but oh well, there's always next season. I just hope Favre stays around one more year or else they go after Brees!!

Oh yeah, now that Santa has brought a Gamecube to our house, I will be getting Madden 2005 in the near future, especially since Wally World has it for $19.82!!

[Joe Solak]

No use for NHL SPs?!!? :eek: Keep me in mind then when you come across new ones! About the avatar, I knew why you changed it, I was just giving you ****! :D

[riley4pack]

Nope - No use, except for Gabby, which I seem to have an abundance of!! I can check there tomorrow & if it's still there, I will pick it up for you.

And I knew you were giving me ****, but thought I would act like I didn't know. :D

[Joe Solak]

Nope - No use, except for Gabby, which I seem to have an abundance of!! I can check there tomorrow & if it's still there, I will pick it up for you.

And I knew you were giving me ****, but thought I would act like I didn't know. :D
Sweet, thanks! If its not there no biggie though!

[Pez Pirate]

*laffin* Gabby.... I see them at Shinders for 20 bucks a pop, and the variant for 60.00 Whats up with that. I gave Duane one or two of the GREEN GABORIKS *the new Spidey villian, or so it sounds like to me*, and I gave my friends like 6 of rest. Remember that fiasco I had getting those Duane?

Uh.... and yeah.... dont buy it for the Game Cube. Duane. *hint hint*

Me thinks you should have already figured out SOMEONE was going to get the Riley Family something for Christmas. *chuckles* Turtle Dave or someone close to him may or may not have asked you what you had for the cube not too long ago....

Just a thought.... I dont do it much, but I thought I'd share.

And oh yeah, I think my turtle is using my credit card again. :D

PS. Is there a 12" Farve anywhere for me, or is it gone?

And THANKS as always !!!! You make me forget I hate the Packers.... Well, almost. :D

[Joe Solak]

Nope - No use, except for Gabby, which I seem to have an abundance of!! I can check there tomorrow & if it's still there, I will pick it up for you.

And I knew you were giving me ****, but thought I would act like I didn't know. :D
Actually there's no need, I found one today! I really appreciate the offer though, I'll keep you and Matt in mind when the NHL Legends2 line comes out in April! Thanks a lot!

[riley4pack]

*laffin* Gabby.... I see them at Shinders for 20 bucks a pop, and the variant for 60.00 Whats up with that. I gave Duane one or two of the GREEN GABORIKS *the new Spidey villian, or so it sounds like to me*, and I gave my friends like 6 of rest. Remember that fiasco I had getting those Duane?

Uh.... and yeah.... dont buy it for the Game Cube. Duane. *hint hint*

Me thinks you should have already figured out SOMEONE was going to get the Riley Family something for Christmas. *chuckles* Turtle Dave or someone close to him may or may not have asked you what you had for the cube not too long ago....

Just a thought.... I dont do it much, but I thought I'd share.

And oh yeah, I think my turtle is using my credit card again. :D

PS. Is there a 12" Farve anywhere for me, or is it gone?

And THANKS as always !!!! You make me forget I hate the Packers.... Well, almost. :D
Ah, good ole Swindlers!!! What a joke they can be!!

I think it's time to cut the plastic in half, just as a precaution!!! :D Thanks though!!

Yes, I still have an extra 12" white Favre. It has shiny pants, but you can have my open dull pants version out of the display case if you want.

[Hotwire01]

Oddly enough, I finally found a Retro figure at retail! I realize a lot of people are pretty down on Hockey right now... but, I found a retro Brett Hull at the Target that's just north of downtown Minneapolis off of 35W and New Brighton Blvd.

I picked it up to give to my brother. He's a Hull fan, so he'll really like it. The odd thing is that there were only a total of like 5 sportspicks there and this happened to be one of them. Apparently, their McFarlane & Hot Wheels morning scalper didn't notice this one.

I'm glad to see my Target is carrying sportspicks again...

[Pez Pirate]

DUDE.... Great score at the Quarry there Hotwire !!!!
*Thats the Target that is basically 4 mins from my place.... Its basically the Dinkytown Target.*

Yep, I was excited to see them carrying SPs again.

[Hotwire01]

I was just there picking up some Advil, so I figured I'd take a run through the toys. I'mg glad I did. I almost missed it though. When I saw so few sportspicks, I didn't figure there'd be anything good there. Pleasantly surprised.

[Pez Pirate]

I swear, that store just has weird luck.... Ive scored all sorts of weird stuff there, not even looking....
Its bad enough Target has a 20 dollar cover charge, but when you find like half a case of NFL 4 like I did last year on clearance, oh yeah.... Target gets my money. :D

[Hotwire01]

I'm the same way. I should really buy some stock in the place - for as much as I spend there.

[riley4pack]

Hey - what do you know, the Wolves WON ON THE ROAD!!!!!

I still don't agree with Wally getting benched, but his scoring off the bench is sorely needed, especially when THud starts jacking up his shot left & right. At least he was on target last night.

[Hotwire01]

Heard any good trade rumors lately? I heard one about Donyell Marshall coming here.... I hope they don't make that trade.

[kudude12]

Trade for Baron Davis.

[riley4pack]

According to the Pioneer Press, Taylor is against making any trades that take on excessive payroll (Kidd, E. Jones, etc.). Given Baron Davis' injury history, I would be wary of him, although he is only 25 years old. That would be nice.

[riley4pack]

WOW!!! 2 wins in a row!!! Looks like the talk of trading Spree has lit a fire under him!! Hope he continues his play, as he needs to pick it up. If he continues this way for another few weeks, I wouldn't be surprised to see him get his extension. Granted, it won't be for more than 2 years / $16 - $18 million.

[Sucka588]

I heard the Wolves were trying to get Jason Williams. He would be a good back up PG, but I'd rather keep Spree. He's doing good.

[MAKA]

I've been in Chicago the last 4 days, has anyone seen any 3" NHL 2 or NBA 2 around here yet?

[Pez Pirate]

Nope.... Ive seen some of the 3" NHLers at Swindlers.... but it goes without saying they'll be overpriced.


Anyone seen anymore Marvel Legends or Family Guy SERIES 2 ? *Im good on series one*

[Joe Solak]

I've seen the new NBA 12" here in Rochester at TRU....

[riley4pack]

I found a Captain America (Series 1) today at Walmart in Stillwater. They also had a couple of Things & Human Torch figures from Series 3. I only picked up the Cap. :D

[MAKA]

Man the Wolves suck again. Good game by Wally and Eddie. The way Marshall played tonight, I hope the rumors are true about him coming back here.

[riley4pack]

Personally, I don't want Donyell back here. I know he played well tonight, but I truly believe that things will turn around once Sam comes back from his hamstring injury.

[MAKA]

If it means getting rid of Kandi though...

[Sucka588]

Any signs of Marvel Legends 8 yet? I'm looking for a blonde Black Widow. This thread is getting pretty long.

[~~puffypurplefan~~]

hey whats up guys
Sludge and Lake(KFAN) after the game were talking about a three team deal that would net us Gary Payton and Ricky Davis....for Sprewell and another bit to even up the cash.
Interesting rumor (i would pull the trigger on it), but i think we'd have to flip Cassel or Hudson right away as i couldnt see paying three PG good money...
but it seems like 1 out of 40 of these rumors are true...

[Pez Pirate]

Hey Riley..... Cool find on the Cap man.
Thats one of the BEST Marvel Legends EVER !!!!

As for the Wolves.... Y'all will have to forgive me, but this is the time of year I watch HOCKEY and Football.... With no Hockey, I drive by the Xcel center on Thursdays, and just.... well.... I wonder if I can rent the penalty box for 2 minutes at a time ? :D

[MAKA]

hey whats up guys
Sludge and Lake(KFAN) after the game were talking about a three team deal that would net us Gary Payton and Ricky Davis....for Sprewell and another bit to even up the cash.
Interesting rumor (i would pull the trigger on it), but i think we'd have to flip Cassel or Hudson right away as i couldnt see paying three PG good money...
but it seems like 1 out of 40 of these rumors are true...

It sounds like a nice deal, but it will never happen. At least you didn't quote something from Shooter- C.W.

Welcome to the boards.

[riley4pack]

puffy - What's up man?? How have you been?? What's with the new handle - couldn't remember your password or what??

MAKA - Jeff has been around for quite a while, but has been MIA!! :D And I don't want Payton on the Wolves. He looked old & slow last year with the Lakers, so what would he be this season?? I am all for getting rid of Kandi though.

Todd - Do you need the Cap?? If not, I most likely will just return it. As far as the NHL - BIG DEAL!! The Wolves should play some games at the X, so my drive would be shorter!!!

[MAKA]

MAKA - Jeff has been around for quite a while, but has been MIA!! :D

Oh, I did not know that.

MSE Would never let the wolves play at the X unless they owned the team. At the same time it would not be as profitable for G.T. and the Wolves to rent a place that they do not control.

[riley4pack]

MSE Would never let the wolves play at the X unless they owned the team. At the same time it would not be as profitable for G.T. and the Wolves to rent a place that they do not control.

I know that, but it would be nice!! I just forgot to add the :D to the end!! Considering the amount of CA$H that Taylor has poured into the Target Center, there would be NO WAY he would even consider playing an exhibition game there, much less a regular season game.

[MAKA]

Yeah, it would be nice, shorter drive (for me), free parking (on streets it's safe to leave an unattended vehichle), Nicer arena, Streets are easier to find your way out of downtown.

[Hotwire01]

Below is just one of numerous stories coming out of Philly. (and not just from this game) Obviously this is a problem there, or they wouldn't have the only stadium with a court and a JAIL in it. Why don't we hear more about the assault and battery going on in the stands of a football GAME?

...and Randy Moss is the one grabbing national headlines with a fake mooning. The media has it's priorities, I guess.

From the Startribune...
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper's wife, Kim, apparently was the target of vociferous and profane heckling Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Eventually, Eagles security official intervened to protect her.

Monday, the quarterback was visibly angry about the situation and said: "They are lucky I wasn't up there."

"Fans everywhere have to realize that the fight should be on the field," he added. "Nobody should have to go through the stuff my wife did from the fans Sunday. ... Yelling at players is one thing. When you start throwing beer, spitting on people ... that's how people get hurt.

[MAKA]

How did they know it was her? and was she provoking them too?

[Sucka588]

Lake? Hehe, I know Lake personally. He's a really nice guy.

As for the payton deal.....I would hate that. I think Spree and Sam are too valuable. So is Wally. We need a better center.

[Pez Pirate]

Below is just one of numerous stories coming out of Philly. (and not just from this game) Obviously this is a problem there, or they wouldn't have the only stadium with a court and a JAIL in it. Why don't we hear more about the assault and battery going on in the stands of a football GAME?

...and Randy Moss is the one grabbing national headlines with a fake mooning. The media has it's priorities, I guess.

From the Startribune...
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper's wife, Kim, apparently was the target of vociferous and profane heckling Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Eventually, Eagles security official intervened to protect her.

Monday, the quarterback was visibly angry about the situation and said: "They are lucky I wasn't up there."

"Fans everywhere have to realize that the fight should be on the field," he added. "Nobody should have to go through the stuff my wife did from the fans Sunday. ... Yelling at players is one thing. When you start throwing beer, spitting on people ... that's how people get hurt.


If Ive said it once, Ive said it a zillion times.... Philly is the WORST place to play if your an opposing team player, a home team member who's doing poorly, or Santa Claus.

Again, if MLB warns you that Philly fans are the most militant, and they did when I was in the minors heading my way up many moons ago, then you KNOW that Philly is the WORST place to be.... I mean, these guys just admitted the dangers of steriods, so to admit to its own players that Philly is a war zone almost a decade ago, you KNOW it has to the American Equivelant of the Gaza Strip.

And why was she there? Why wasnt she in a luxury box? Most of the "franchise" player's wives sit in the owners box, or another luxury box of some other well to do citizen ?

From what I understand, The Link has a jail on site.... not a small 6 to 10 man holding cell like most stadiums, but a full on jailsite. I could be wrong, but either the Linc or the new Baseball stadium has one.... or maybe they both do.

Gotta love the City of Brotherly Love....

PS. Duane, I dont need the Cap.... but I would make excellent trade bait. Its a WAY nice figure. I'd keep it if I were you.

[~~puffypurplefan~~]

Duane,
Whats going on? Just bought my first house so i changed ISP and lost my dang password; hence the new handle.

As for the Wolves, im not sure what it will take to turn em around.
If they were smart they would hold on to Spree as it would be nice to have some money to play with in the FA market next year....Plus i dont think that we'd be able to get full value out of Spree or Cassel right now. Wally would seem the most likely to reap a nice return

[riley4pack]

Jeff - Congrats on the house!!! Whereabouts in the metro are you now?? Still in the northern area??

I agree with the Spree comment and from reading the paper, so does Taylor. I think Taylor feels that unless they are going to get a REALLY good deal for Spree, he will hold on to him. I would still like to get a younger PG who isn't so shot happy like THud. What about Troy Bell?? Isn't he playing in Spain or something right now?? Given the Wolves soft spot for local players (Jacobsen, Winter, Thomas, Rickert, etc.), it wouldn't surprise me to see them bring him in.

[Pez Pirate]

Jeff, *SmartassBoiler* posted this elsewhere, but I though Vikings fans *and Packer fans with a sense of humor* would get a kick out of this....

Hey D, this is payback for that Tim Couch/Randy Moss-LazyBoy joke you sent me once.... :D
Enjoy !!!!
http://www.extremeskins.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=banghaha&file=index

[riley4pack]

Thanks, but I will have to check it out at home, not at work.

[Pez Pirate]

Sounds Good D.... Where do you want to meet? Im in St. Paul, about 2 mins from the Xcel. I have a Doctors appt. to 11:30 or 12:00, I cant remember.... someone will call me shortly to remind me, Im sure. *chuckles*

[Pez Pirate]

I will let you know something as soon as I know something..... I'll PM or call once I know.

And D.... could you PLEASE email me those directions again from West 7th near the Xcel to Chiplote.

They were MOST EXCELLENT my friend, and you know Im NOT Rand McNally.... So email them to my U of MN address please. You am being the Man as always....

[Pez Pirate]

I gots it !!!!
Hurray !!!!

[riley4pack]

Wolves lost again last night. I am getting sick of staying up to the wee hours, only to see THud go 0 for again from behind the arc. He has now combined for the worst 3-point shooting performance in NBA history!!

STOP SHOOTING THE BALL & PASS IT TO WALLY!! HE MAY SHOOT, BUT AT LEAST HE MAKES IT!!

[MAKA]

I watched the game too, I actually thought we were going to win, I don't know why they didn't keep Eddie G. in toward the end of th game. he was awesome and also the 1 on 1 KG v. Odom was pretty cool.

[Pez Pirate]

*watching the highlights on ESPN right now*

I thought the Wolves were suppose to compete with the Spurs, or even run away with the West. What happened? Is is the streaking Suns? Is it Spree's "Gotta feed my family" crap? Where's the breakdown? I'm just curious. Now I'm not the biggest Basketball fan as Ive said before, but I pay attention like I was going to be tested on it.... :D

*still missing Hockey.... no 3 points, no fouls to give....please forward all my calls to the penalty box*

[riley4pack]

I don't think the latest woes are Spree's fault, except Toronto when he seemed to be disinterested and only took 4 shots. Hudson took that many last night in a span of a minute it seemed. They are really missing Sam's 4th quarter control & his ability to hit the midrange jumpshot.

They need to do whatever possible to get Sam's hamstring healthy.

[riley4pack]

No love for the MN teams in the upcoming releases, unless there is an Ortiz Twins piece, which I think would be great, but the Red Sox fans would really complain.

Even as a Packers fan, I am slightly surprised by the Favre3. I was hoping for a Javon Walker!!

[Joe Solak]

No love for the MN teams in the upcoming releases, unless there is an Ortiz Twins piece, which I think would be great, but the Red Sox fans would really complain.

Even as a Packers fan, I am slightly surprised by the Favre3. I was hoping for a Javon Walker!!
Yeah I was a little surprised too. I don't know if we needed another Favre, he's a great QB and great person but it still surprised me too.

[MAKA]

I hope that they put Santana in MLB13, Otherwise, we'll probably see him in 14. I doubt that Ortiz will be in a Twins uni.

[riley4pack]

I can't believe that I forgot about Johan!! He has to be in MLB13. Seeing how they have only annouced the repaints, I fully expect him to be in the lineup once the rest is announced.

[Joe Solak]

Johan has to be made, I don't see how they could ignore him. Then again, out of all the series I've been the least impressed with the choices for the MLB series.

[Pez Pirate]

Yeah, I'd be willing to bet money Mr. Santana WILL be in MLB 13. I dont know what those guys are thinking when they pick people.... :D

I mean, I understand they have to pick players that will sell in a variety of markets, plus you have to meet the various retail chains demands for players.... Hence why you very seldomly see a glove man make the series, but a guy who can hit 50 hrs with a fld. pct of .930 already has TWO figures....

I'm surprised they have three series this year. But I'd willing to bet you'll see LOTS of variants in all three series.... Maybe even an Ortiz in a Twins Uniform, as he was a media darling for awhile, plus Manny in an Indians Uniform, which why they havent put one yet is beyond me. Im sure the guys in licensing and what not have had PLENTY of time to research the figure and get Manny's signature.
I wouldnt be surprised to see a Pedro in either a retro Dodgers uniform, or a new Mets Uniform come series 13. Same with Jason Kendall, or Randy Johnson.... Im guessing they would use the second mold, what with the pin stripes and all from his days with the D-Backs. I'd also expect a Ritchie Sexson somewhere in there, only because if you remember correctly, there were TWO different uniforms put out last year in Brewers attire, and only one saw the light of day. *See Lee's Collectables from last year for confirmation* So I'm sure you'll see another Sexon pop up in a Mariners Uniform.... or maybe they started to retool the figure, and will end up putting out a D-Backs uniform too. Maybe even a rookie Sosa in a Texas Uniform? Only a handful of people know for sure....

If I were a betting man though, I would bet you will see a LOT more variants/chase pieces in the MLB series this year. I dont know if y'all noticed it, but most of the MLB figures arent warming the pegs. One or Two from 10, Maybe one or two from 9, and one or two from 8. They''ve sold a lot better this year, because I'd be willing to bet the production went down and/or orders went down, but then again.... what do I know?

As for this years choices, Im pretty impressed so far.... but I LOVE MLB. Obviously another A-Rod does NOTHING for me, but I understand why they had to do one.... The Piazza is VERY cool !!!!
The Griffey has me scratching my head, but before he hurt himself *again* last year, he was putting up solid numbers, so I can understand why they chose to do another one. The only one that REALLY has me scratching my head is another Nomar. I can imagine it will sell well in a few areas, obviously because he's a Cub.... but they have it listed as NG#2. Its actually NG#3, #4 if you count the 2-pack version.

Eric Gagne #2 makes sense, because he's a great pitcher, and the first one sold well at the retail level.... I mean, you never really saw him warming the pegs for any length of time.


My only question so far.... From the NFL.... LT #3 ?!?!?!?!?
Why ?!?!??!?!?

[riley4pack]

Great Wolves win last night against the Sonics. Let's hope they can make it 2 in a row tonight against the Jail Blazers!! :D

[riley4pack]

Another great win by the Wolves last night against the Blazers. Let's hope they can keep the momentum going with 4 home games in a row.

[MAKA]

Wow, Eddie Griffin just won us the game, 7 blocked shots. That last one was sweet.

[riley4pack]

Yes it was!! Boy, the Pistons really have the concept of team D down. Did the Wolves have any uncontested shots from the paint??

3 in a row, with the Hawks up next!! :D

[MAKA]

I think the wolves are on a roll. they actually beat a crappy team.

[riley4pack]

I know what you mean. I was actually a little worried about the game in the 1st quarter. But as soon as Spree started hitting, I knew they would win. Nice to see Sam back. Hope that means THud's minutes are about to go down.

[riley4pack]

Found a white Cheevers at the Stillwater Target today. If I can't trade it for what I have posted on the BST board, does anyone local need it??

Hope the Wolves can make it 5 in a row tonight.

[~~puffypurplefan~~]

Hope the Gophs can get back on track vs UMD.

Nice to see the Wolves showing signs of life the last week here.

Riley- Thanks on the house congrats. Im still living out in the north end of town.

[riley4pack]

5 in a row for the Wolves. I still can't believe that they were down by 16 to the Jazz!! Bring on the Kings!! :D

[MAKA]

Wolves win
Gophers win
Swarm lose

2-3 isn't bad. the Swarm game was fun though.

[spawnhunter22]

I am from MN right over by maplewood. Anyone ever been to Mahtomedi? Oh and if you ever go to the shinders by maplewood mall they have TONS of your guyses little sports figures.

[MAKA]

The reason they have tons is because they are overpriced.

[Sucka588]

Sam's lay-up fake was just TOO FUNNY! lol...

[riley4pack]

The reason they have tons is because they are overpriced.

Actually, the reason that Shinder's (all of them) has a ton of SPs is because they bought out Galaxy Collectibles (Josh's) inventory. :(

[MAKA]

I was wondering what he did with his inventory.

[riley4pack]

Yeah, it's really too bad, as he was really fair with his prices. Now I have to go back to central WI to get my hookup for what I can't find in the stores from Clark Toys. Don't get me wrong, as the guys from Clark are great as well, but it's the waiting part. :)

[MAKA]

I bought some figs from him at the All Star Game. I wish I would have bought more, He had some good prices.

[MAKA]

20 questions is up, A great time to ask about Minnesota figs.

[riley4pack]

Or Packers figures!!! :D

[Joe Solak]

Or Packers figures!!! :D
All you need to know is that you got yet ANOTHER Favre.........isn't that enough?!?! :p

[riley4pack]

Yes, it is!! I would rather had gotten a Javon Walker, Darren Sharper or Nick Barnett.

[Sucka588]

I asked about any T-Wolves figs.....oh yeah and Chunky Soup.

[FiGuReFrEaK]

any of you guy or gals have any nfl 10 for trade or sale need a johnson/urlacher/holmes

[riley4pack]

T-Wolves blow another game to a lesser Eastern team!!! How many games are they going to continue to blow??

Right now, Anthony Carter should or (I can't believe I'm gonna say this) THud should be the starting PG, as Sam seems to have forgotten how to run the offense. How many times does he have to look right through Wally or Fred when they are open for Flip to realize this??

Keep Spree & ship Sam somewhere, anywhere right now!! Maybe we'll get lucky & someone will take Sam AND Kandi!! :D

[Sucka588]

Giving away Sam is crazy. Anyone notice how the crowd sighs when they give Olowokandi the ball? He needs to be gone.

[kudude12]

I pretty much want a team overhall. Spree, Sam, Kandi, and Thud should all be gone.

[riley4pack]

Giving away Sam is crazy. Anyone notice how the crowd sighs when they give Olowokandi the ball? He needs to be gone.

I agree giving away Sam would be crazy. That's why I suggested packaging he & Kandi together to get a younger PG and/or picks that can be used. Sam seems to have gotten a whole lot OLDER in the past 6 months. I agree that he is still a clutch shot in the 4th quarter, but those shots could also be hit by Wally or Freddie!!

[~~puffypurplefan~~]

If there was any merit to the Spree and a couple of bodies for Baron Davis rumor we should have jumped all over that deal (think that was a month or so ago). While it might have been risky it sure has a whole lot more upside than 9/10ths of our roster right now.
I still say we should hold Spree simply for the cap room we'll get next year (as i cant see getting enough in return that would turn our season around) and focus on dealing off one of our 'PG' (i say PG loosely as both Thud and Cassel seem to have no clue on how to run an offense) and Khandi for anything....and seriously i would take just about anything for any of those three and just call it a year and retool this offseason.

Sorry to be so long winded. Not like me ....

TWolves have hands down been the most disappointing team in the NBA this year....

[MAKA]

Wow the Wolves are terrible latley.

Where are the 3" NBA and NHL figs?

[MAKA]

I thought I'd never say this, but I think G. Taylor needs to fire Flip. I heard Phil Jackson might be available.

[~~puffypurplefan~~]

I really think at this point of the year a coaching change wont fix whats wrong with us (although Flip should take more heat then he does). I dont think anyone, even Phil Jackson (who wouldnt be worth the money we'd have to pay him) could motivate Spree, Hudson, Cassel, and Khandi.....
If they are going to make a deal/trade i think now would be the time, 'cause really can things get worse?

[MAKA]

Look at Denver, they made a coaching change that I think will work, maybe they won't get into the playoffs, but they might if the Wolves keep on struggling.

G. Taylor is willing to overpay for the football team, why not overpay for a coach.

[~~puffypurplefan~~]

oh i think a coaching change would help, dont get me wrong....its just so dang hard to figure out why with the same core of players we had last year (plus the added depth we have this year) we are struggling so bad.
Theres so many things wrong thats for sure

[MAKA]

Yep, I agree that there is more than just coaching that needs to change.

[FiGuReFrEaK]

at leat the gophs. beat wisc. today. not too bad for a bunch of no names

[Sucka588]

I went to the Gopher game today thanks to my aunt for getting me tickets for my birthday. It was my first college b-ball game. It was really fun, and the crowd was really hype. Oh yeah...the cheerleaders = hotness, haha.

[Pez Pirate]

Hey MAKA, who do you need 3" NBA wise.... Ive got some Target Singles here.... I was going to use them for trade bait. Ive got like Iverson, Pierce, and Wallace v1.

I'll let you have them for a song.... no chorus even if you need them Just LMK

[riley4pack]

Anyone see any of the NBA 3" Series2 around?? I am still looking for a couple of the 3" KGs!!

I just have to believe that the rest of the NBA knows how desperate the Wolves are to make a trade and are trying to get the farm, which McHale won't do (hopefully). Hey, maybe they'll miss the playoffs & get the first pick in the draft?!?! :D (just kidding - kind of)

[MAKA]

Hey MAKA, who do you need 3" NBA wise.... Ive got some Target Singles here.... I was going to use them for trade bait. Ive got like Iverson, Pierce, and Wallace v1.

I'll let you have them for a song.... no chorus even if you need them Just LMK

I was only looking for the KG 3" as well, As for the NHL 3"-2 there are a few I would like. I saw some at swindlers for 7$, I'll wait for those to hit all stores.


What is the draft looking like for players? Maybe they need to play the game. I still won't give up on them completely- although it is tempting.

[MAKA]

Bump for 3" sightings.

[MAKA]

The Wolves won a game! Maybe they can win two in a row, or is that pushing our luck?

[vangeta]

Hello MN people.

*runs away*


*runs back*

Does anyone know the location of EB Games in Downtown Minneapolis?

[Joe Solak]

I come on here and always see you guys talking (or crying) about the Wolves. I really feel sorry for you guys, this must be a really disappointing season so far. Good thing I'm not a Wolves fan! :p

[riley4pack]

Does anyone know the location of EB Games in Downtown Minneapolis?

It's in Block E, right across the skyway from Target Center, you know where the Wolves won tonight!! :D

Maybe McHale can get in touch with the Raptors and try to get Alston for Sam!!

[vangeta]

It's in Block E, right across the skyway from Target Center, you know where the Wolves won tonight!! :D

Maybe McHale can get in touch with the Raptors and try to get Alston for Sam!!

Well, I just found out there was an EB Games in downtown. Downtown is so packed, is there free parking spaces close to it?

It's so crazy, there's actually a Target in Downtown?

[riley4pack]

Free parking in downtown Mpls?? Are you serious?!?!? I don't think so, but I don't get downtown much.

[MAKA]

I have never gotten free parking in Minnepolis. If you do find a spot please share the location with me.