A new cherry has been popped!!!!!

[tatoman2525]

Well, I passed my my local LCS last night just to browse the shelves. It's been almost 2 months since I go there. Last time I visited the place I got turned off by all the price hikes on almost everything in the store. I ran into an item that actually has a fair selling price (according to the research I've been doing on this specific piece), which I have been considering for a few weeks now. But of course me being so passive sometimes, I placed it back on the shelf and went on home. I had the money, but I'm not impulsive in any way unless I have plenty to spend. Besides, I'm always looking for the BBD (Bigger Better Deal;))

I get home and grab the mail. The usual bull***** flyers and a letter from my mortgage company:rolleyes: I open the letter wondering W T F it's purpose is since I just sent my mortgage last week. It was a letter regarding my escrow account. I apparently had overpaid and had a surplus of $812.56:D Not only did I get a check for this amount, my mortgage went down for 2009 by $110 for every month:):D Talk about starting the New Year on a positive note:) With the overwhelming joy of extra money and a lower mortgage for 2009, i got my ass back in my car and headed back to my LCS:D I brought home this:
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My very first Hot Toys item:) Priced at $159 (plus tax)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/TATOMAN2525/HPIM3220.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/TATOMAN2525/HPIM3222.jpg

Also picked up this guy while at it
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/TATOMAN2525/HPIM3219.jpg
This figure looks amazing as far as articulation!

Unfortunately, I will not be opening my She Predator anytime soon:o:( The problem is, I have finally reached a max capacity of collectibles in my collection area:( Until I do not clear things out and make additional room, there's no sense it opening her if I cannot display this kickass piece. We're talking about over 1000 pieces now in my collection:o I can't wait until I move to a bigger home:) Til then, I will have to store parts of my collection elsewhere AND blindside a bit more throughout 2009:D

[Elijah17]

Is EVERYONE getting this freakin' figure?!?

I may have to as well, it seems. I feel left out already.

[Karnis]

Congrats Oscar!!
*runs to the mailbox to check mail* :D

[tatoman2525]

Is EVERYONE getting this freakin' figure?!?

I may have to as well, it seems. I feel left out already.

You should buy it if you like it. Not because EVERYONE else is getting this freakin figure and you're feeling left out. It's not exactly $15 you'll be spending;)

[tatoman2525]

Congrats Oscar!!
*runs to the mailbox to check mail* :D

I hate Citimortgage, bro. But as of yesterday (and for 2009), they're alright:p:D Thanks, homie:)

[LinKinFaRk]

*comes back from the mailbox with a frown * :(

[SpawnFan1]

Awwesome news, brother! :D

Welcome to the HT addict club. ;)

[tatoman2525]

*comes back from the mailbox with a frown * :(

I took your check:p

Awwesome news, brother! :D

Welcome to the HT addict club. ;)

I knew you'd be proud;):)

[alihoops]

congrats oscar....i'm sure more will follow..;)

[tatoman2525]

congrats oscar....i'm sure more will follow..;)

So, I'm told:) Thanks, Nick:)

[Nash61]

Very cool Hot Toys haul. I love their stuff.

[CustomCreator]

check out this custom Machiko
http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88346

[tatoman2525]

check out this custom Machiko
http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88346

that's pretty damn cool

[-=LoneWolf=-]

your first? it won't be your last! :D

congrats

[tatoman2525]

your first? it won't be your last! :D

congrats

Thanks, Lonewolf. I believe you are correct. This will definately not be my last. There are already a few others I'm looking to buy. I may just divert my collecting habit towards these higher end figures for a little bit

[MD DRAGON]

welcome to a new addiction. That is a great piece, although I still havent found the funds to pick it up. Hot Toys is coming out with alot of awesome 1'6 figures in 2009, amd it's going to be hard to decide which ones to get and which ones to pass on.

[tatoman2525]

welcome to a new addiction. That is a great piece, although I still havent found the funds to pick it up. Hot Toys is coming out with alot of awesome 1'6 figures in 2009, amd it's going to be hard to decide which ones to get and which ones to pass on.

I'd like to pick up that Lost Predator, too. That thing is just awesome.

[-=LoneWolf=-]

I'd like to pick up that Lost Predator, too. That thing is just awesome.
i'd recommend the wolf... lost predator is just a little underwhelming imo

[tatoman2525]

i'd recommend the wolf... lost predator is just a little underwhelming imo

thanks;) Will check it out

[F0RSAK3N]

Great haul brother! I'm waiting for one to show up soon. :)

[tatoman2525]

Great haul brother! I'm waiting for one to show up soon. :)

Thanks, Sean:) This has been a great addition to my Predator collection

[Bigsauce]

Same thing happened to me 3 years ago when I bought my house originally. Be on the look out every year. BY LAW they have to get better estimating yer payments but they always overshoot. Every year since I've lived here I've gotten some money back. 1st year was about $800, 2nd year was about $350, and this year I only got back $140. Not too shabby. I was just as happy when I got that first $800 check like you. Enjoy the free money!

[Masked Moron]

Nice gets.

It was a letter regarding my escrow account. I apparently had overpaid and had a surplus of $812.56:D Not only did I get a check for this amount, my mortgage went down for 2009 by $110 for every month:):D Talk about starting the New Year on a positive note:)

Congrats

[jt4470]

I...really should stop coming here, lol. Everyone's pieces are so tempting that it makes me go crazy that i can't collect for several years (at least, I can buy, but have to leave at home).

[Dr.Deadman]

good stuff!! let me know how long it takes to put that together

[Spawnomite]

Awesome dude!

[AsterisX18]

HT stuff! Congrats Oscar! The refund is sweet. Nice surprise you got there

[tatoman2525]

Nice gets.

Congrats

Awesome dude!

HT stuff! Congrats Oscar! The refund is sweet. Nice surprise you got there

Thanks, gents

Same thing happened to me 3 years ago when I bought my house originally. Be on the look out every year. BY LAW they have to get better estimating yer payments but they always overshoot. Every year since I've lived here I've gotten some money back. 1st year was about $800, 2nd year was about $350, and this year I only got back $140. Not too shabby. I was just as happy when I got that first $800 check like you. Enjoy the free money!

Last year I remember getting a check from my escrow account, too. It was for about $500. I thought it was just a one time thing. Well, I guess not:). I really don't mind dishing out a bit more money throughout the year in order to receive this little refund in the beginning of the following year. Kind of like a tax return:)

[tatoman2525]

good stuff!! let me know how long it takes to put that together

I won't find out for a bit:( Not until I get rid of some stuff and get a couple of other detolfs

[TsunamiZ]

nice haul