The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

bob · 10/02/2013, 01:21 PM

Little bit of thrifting... $1 each.

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PunkCryborg · 10/02/2013, 01:48 PM

Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 10/02/2013, 01:07 PMHave fun with that, man. It's an awesome kit. you gonna detail it at all or keep it as is?

I intend to do a full paint job and detail all the panel lines. This will be the first kit I have done since I was a kid where I painted everything so hopefully it turns out nice

I'm a little more precise and patient than I was when I was a kid. I've only done a couple mech kits recently and I only did minor detailing the panel lines and stuff so this will be fun.

VenomMacbeth · 10/02/2013, 03:30 PM

Quote from: PunkCryborg on 10/02/2013, 01:48 PM
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 10/02/2013, 01:07 PMHave fun with that, man. It's an awesome kit. you gonna detail it at all or keep it as is?
I intend to do a full paint job and detail all the panel lines. This will be the first kit I have done since I was a kid where I painted everything so hopefully it turns out nice I'm a little more precise and patient than I was when I was a kid. I've only done a couple mech kits recently and I only did minor detailing the panel lines and stuff so this will be fun.

My only advice is to be very careful with the clear green canopy bit. Mine broke during assembly, but thankfully it still stays in place regardless.

Nando · 10/02/2013, 04:04 PM

Quote from: galam on 10/02/2013, 01:21 PMLittle bit of thrifting... $1 each.

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How's that Turok game?

bob · 10/02/2013, 04:27 PM

Quote from: Nando on 10/02/2013, 04:04 PMHow's that Turok game?

Don't know yet. I'm not sure I'll get to it any time soon since I just bought this.

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Mathius · 10/02/2013, 07:06 PM

Quote from: galam on 10/02/2013, 04:27 PM
Quote from: Nando on 10/02/2013, 04:04 PMHow's that Turok game?
Don't know yet. I'm not sure I'll get to it any time soon since I just bought this.

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Just put my Zelda WiiU on layaway.

xcrement5x · 10/03/2013, 08:59 AM

2013-10-02 Anime Finds by xcrement5x, on Flickr

Green Green - Volumes 1, 2, & 3
Agent Aika
Pet Shop of Horrors
A.D. Police (Series Pack)
Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Appleseed Ex Machine 2 Disc Steelbook Edition

I also picked up a couple shoujo anime discs that I can probably sell to recoup the cost of everything else.

Ji-L87 · 10/03/2013, 11:24 AM

Thumbs up for AIKa! Despite all the flack it gets (which it probably deserves by the way) It's really good for what it is, above average animation and nice attention to detail on vehicles and firearms - not to mention overall pleasant background and color work. And a surprisingly pleasant soundtrack with some really decent vocal tunes.

Now. Green Green on the other hand

Nando · 10/03/2013, 11:49 AM

Quote from: galam on 10/02/2013, 04:27 PM
Quote from: Nando on 10/02/2013, 04:04 PMHow's that Turok game?
Don't know yet. I'm not sure I'll get to it any time soon since I just bought this.

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Excuse me while I drool

VenomMacbeth · 10/03/2013, 02:30 PM

Quote from: galam on 10/02/2013, 01:21 PMLittle bit of thrifting... $1 each.
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I know you'll be glued to your WiiU for awhile, but if you get the chance, let me know how Gungriffon game is & if it holds up to the Saturn games.

MrFlutterPie · 10/03/2013, 07:09 PM

Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 10/03/2013, 02:30 PM
Quote from: galam on 10/02/2013, 01:21 PMLittle bit of thrifting... $1 each.
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I know you'll be glued to your WiiU for awhile, but if you get the chance, let me know how Gungriffon game is & if it holds up to the Saturn games.

I was thinking the same thing

bob · 10/03/2013, 07:51 PM

Is it good for saturn

Tatsujin · 10/04/2013, 12:57 AM

recent gets:

TR0N · 10/04/2013, 02:42 AM

Just a loose of (Macross Scramble Valkyrie)i would have prefer a cib copy,but a loose is cheaper in price

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Tatsujin · 10/04/2013, 02:59 AM

one of the best SFC shewties and has a superb BGM

TR0N · 10/04/2013, 03:42 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/04/2013, 02:59 AMone of the best SFC shewties and has a superb BGM

Sure is but i'm finding out it's a hard shoot'em up !

Tatsujin · 10/04/2013, 05:46 AM

Quote from: TR0N on 10/04/2013, 03:42 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/04/2013, 02:59 AMone of the best SFC shewties and has a superb BGM
Sure is but i'm finding out it's a hard shoot'em up !

you really think so? I find only the last stage a bit hard. but memorizing will solve most of the problems.

xcrement5x · 10/04/2013, 11:18 AM

Quote from: Ji-L87 on 10/03/2013, 11:24 AMThumbs up for AIKa! Despite all the flack it gets (which it probably deserves by the way) It's really good for what it is, above average animation and nice attention to detail on vehicles and firearms - not to mention overall pleasant background and color work. And a surprisingly pleasant soundtrack with some really decent vocal tunes.

Now. Green Green on the other hand

Heh, with anime at prices like this I normally figure I can probably watch it once and if I don't like it just sell it on the internet to make back my cost. I'll probably watch Aika first though based on your recommendation.

Though I've got quite an anime backlog because I couldn't help myself last night and swung by for a couple more DVDs and then hit GameStop:

2013-10-4 Misc Finds by xcrement5x, on Flickr

Armitage III OVA
Armitage Dual-Matrix Movie

Etrian Odyssey Untold: Millenium Girl (3DS)
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire (Wii)

Finding these Armitage DVDs brought nice nostalgia of all the old Pioneer stuff from back then. Actually, the disc art for the Armitage OVA is kind of cool, it's designed to look like a PCB but all the little IC chips have funky text on them that look like in jokes. One is emblazoned with Pioneer LDC (LaserDisc Company) and another is an AIC processor. Dragon Blade was also like $3 so I figured it was worth a try, seems like it might be fun.

munchiaz · 10/04/2013, 11:28 AM

Quote from: guest on 10/04/2013, 11:18 AM
Quote from: Ji-L87 on 10/03/2013, 11:24 AMThumbs up for AIKa! Despite all the flack it gets (which it probably deserves by the way) It's really good for what it is, above average animation and nice attention to detail on vehicles and firearms - not to mention overall pleasant background and color work. And a surprisingly pleasant soundtrack with some really decent vocal tunes.

Now. Green Green on the other hand
Heh, with anime at prices like this I normally figure I can probably watch it once and if I don't like it just sell it on the internet to make back my cost. I'll probably watch Aika first though based on your recommendation.

Though I've got quite an anime backlog because I couldn't help myself last night and swung by for a couple more DVDs and then hit GameStop:

2013-10-4 Misc Finds by xcrement5x, on Flickr

Armitage III OVA
Armitage Dual-Matrix Movie

Etrian Odyssey Untold: Millenium Girl (3DS)
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire (Wii)

Finding these Armitage DVDs brought nice nostalgia of all the old Pioneer stuff from back then. Actually, the disc art for the Armitage OVA is kind of cool, it's designed to look like a PCB but all the little IC chips have funky text on them that look like in jokes. One is emblazoned with Pioneer LDC (LaserDisc Company) and another is an AIC processor. Dragon Blade was also like $3 so I figured it was worth a try, seems like it might be fun.

Armitage is awesome. It's been a long time since ive seen it. Dragon blade is actually not that bad of a game, once you get over some of its faults, its actually pretty fun

munchiaz · 10/04/2013, 11:07 PM

Heres my recent pick ups. The Ganon statue is really nice. Got it displayed by my Momohime (muramasa) Statue. Thanks to JapanTokei for the Gekisha boy!!

PikachuWarrior · 10/04/2013, 11:35 PM

Let me know how Batman on Wii U is. Since I just got a Wii U, i'm trying to build up the library a bit, instead of getting it on the other consoles.

PunkCryborg · 10/04/2013, 11:38 PM

Nice Munchiaz I was eyeballing that Gekisha Boy. That game looks totally rad

TR0N · 10/05/2013, 02:22 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/04/2013, 05:46 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 10/04/2013, 03:42 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/04/2013, 02:59 AMone of the best SFC shewties and has a superb BGM
Sure is but i'm finding out it's a hard shoot'em up !
you really think so? I find only the last stage a bit hard. but memorizing will solve most of the problems.

I think ive gotten to use how macross plays on pce&saturn

munchiaz · 10/05/2013, 08:05 PM

Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 10/04/2013, 11:35 PMLet me know how Batman on Wii U is. Since I just got a Wii U, i'm trying to build up the library a bit, instead of getting it on the other consoles.

I haven't played it yet, but from what i hear the Wii U version is the best. It has all the DLC for free, and some other extra features. I hear there are slight frame rate issues, but they aren't bad

DragonmasterDan · 10/05/2013, 11:28 PM

Not today specifically, but recent pick-ups.

TheClash603 · 10/06/2013, 08:46 AM

I am the only person that didnt get that Wind Waker LE.

I am upset with myself, so now I am just gonna pass on the game in general. Have the GC original, so at least this saves me $60.

sirhcman · 10/06/2013, 11:50 AM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/06/2013, 08:46 AMI am the only person that didnt get that Wind Waker LE.

I am upset with myself, so now I am just gonna pass on the game in general. Have the GC original, so at least this saves me $60.

I didn't get it either.. is it just a graphics 'upgrade'? If so I will probably pass as well

munchiaz · 10/06/2013, 12:36 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/06/2013, 11:50 AM
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/06/2013, 08:46 AMI am the only person that didnt get that Wind Waker LE.

I am upset with myself, so now I am just gonna pass on the game in general. Have the GC original, so at least this saves me $60.
I didn't get it either.. is it just a graphics 'upgrade'? If so I will probably pass as well

upgrade to graphics, music. also made it so the tri force quest is only 3 pieces instead of 8,and there is a fast sail now. Much easier to sail the sea, and wind blows in every direction so you don't have to keep stopping and using the wind waker. Other changes include, motion (gyro) controls for certain items

JapanTokei · 10/06/2013, 03:03 PM

glad to see the Gekisha safely made it to ya !! Enjoy !!

Quote from: munchiaz on 10/04/2013, 11:07 PMHeres my recent pick ups. The Ganon statue is really nice. Got it displayed by my Momohime (muramasa) Statue. Thanks to JapanTokei for the Gekisha boy!!

JapanTokei · 10/06/2013, 03:03 PM

Is that a Dragon Knight anime movie?

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 10/05/2013, 11:28 PMNot today specifically, but recent pick-ups.

Mathius · 10/06/2013, 03:39 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/06/2013, 11:50 AM
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/06/2013, 08:46 AMI am the only person that didnt get that Wind Waker LE.

I am upset with myself, so now I am just gonna pass on the game in general. Have the GC original, so at least this saves me $60.
I didn't get it either.. is it just a graphics 'upgrade'? If so I will probably pass as well

It's not just a hi-def upgrade. The graphics have been completely remastered. It's stunning!

jeffhlewis · 10/06/2013, 07:37 PM

Quote from: JapanTokei on 10/06/2013, 03:03 PMIs that a Dragon Knight anime movie?

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 10/05/2013, 11:28 PMNot today specifically, but recent pick-ups.

IIRC - that's the legit US PC port of Dragon Knight. They advertised it in PC Gamer back in the day. I played a copy in DosBox and it seems like a rushed port of a PC-98 version of the game.

DragonmasterDan · 10/06/2013, 08:24 PM

It's a US PC port of Dragon Knight III. That's the full retail box CD-ROM talkie version. There was a floppy only version as well.

Nando · 10/07/2013, 10:29 AM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 10/05/2013, 11:28 PMNot today specifically, but recent pick-ups.

I LOVE PLASTIC NIPPLE.

xcrement5x · 10/07/2013, 12:00 PM

Quote from: Nando on 10/07/2013, 10:29 AMI LOVE PLASTIC NIPPLE.

LOL, and here I thought I was the only one who called it that. Gotta love Satoshi Urushihara though.

Nando · 10/07/2013, 12:46 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/07/2013, 12:00 PM
Quote from: Nando on 10/07/2013, 10:29 AMI LOVE PLASTIC NIPPLE.
Gotta love Satoshi Urushihara though.

No doubt! he is in my top ten list of JP artists. Shirow Masamune and Katusaya Terada holding my #1 spot for the tie. Terada edges him just by a tiny fraction though ;)

PikachuWarrior · 10/07/2013, 03:06 PM

Got my LE Zelda Wind Waker game in the mail today. Was boxed well enough, but there was a crush on the corner of the game box, which is fine by me, considering how rare it is.

xcrement5x · 10/08/2013, 05:31 PM

I got a lot of cool stuff this week already!

First some stuff I got from BlueBMW:

2013-10-07 Pickups - Dreamcast Lot by xcrement5x, on Flickr

2013-10-07 Pickups - Sega 2 by xcrement5x, on Flickr
A Fully Recapped Pioneer LaserActive PAC S1 (Now I can play JP Mega CDs a lot easier!)
Sonic & Knuckles
Herzog Zwei
Might and Magic: Gates to Another World

Then something I got on ebay:

2013-10-07 Pickups - Sega CD Backup Ram Cart by xcrement5x, on Flickr
A fully boxed Sega CD Backup RAM Cart in the nicest condition I have ever seen. Also comes with the original Funcoland receipt from 1995. This is pretty much one of the last Sega CD related items I've been missing, and I waited a long time before finally picking this one up since I've been a stickler about condition. I've had a loose cart since the late 90s though that I bought at Media Play.

Finally, new games I ordered:

2013-10-07 Pickups - Disgaea D2 by xcrement5x, on Flickr
Hot off the presses from NIS America: Disgaea D2.

Also came with a free Flonne Squad sticker :3

And of course:

2013-10-08 Zelda: Wind Waker HD for the Wii U by xcrement5x, on Flickr

I picked this up from Gamestop with free shipping. Looks like the side with Zelda on it is bowed in a bit, but I can't complain too much since I actually got it at MSRP.

Mathius · 10/08/2013, 09:03 PM

Are the Wind Waker HD LEs still available, or were they very limited?

whisper2053 · 10/09/2013, 04:51 AM

Recent Sega gets...

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bob · 10/09/2013, 09:11 AM

Quote from: guest on 10/08/2013, 05:31 PMMight and Magic:

I have been waiting VERY patiently for a good condition copy of MM for genny.
How is the book in there? That's the problem, every one I find is either missing the book or its horribly tattered.

JapanTokei · 10/09/2013, 01:20 PM

that is one nice find for the ram cart, boxed and complete like that! I have a loose one myself and even those are hard to come by. they're a must for games like Shining Force 2 (my fav). anyway congrats on the awesome nab.... how much did you pay for it if you dont mind me asking?

Quote from: guest on 10/08/2013, 05:31 PMI got a lot of cool stuff this week already!

Then something I got on ebay:

2013-10-07 Pickups - Sega CD Backup Ram Cart by xcrement5x, on Flickr
A fully boxed Sega CD Backup RAM Cart in the nicest condition I have ever seen. Also comes with the original Funcoland receipt from 1995. This is pretty much one of the last Sega CD related items I've been missing, and I waited a long time before finally picking this one up since I've been a stickler about condition. I've had a loose cart since the late 90s though that I bought at Media Play.

bob · 10/09/2013, 02:51 PM

mo' thrifting

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VenomMacbeth · 10/09/2013, 05:02 PM

A few odds & ends...

EvilEvoIX · 10/09/2013, 11:28 PM

This pick up is easily the best pickup I ever had besides my Neo Geo 4-slot cab in terms of price and the amount of games.

I was searching Craigslist for games and came across an add that simply stated Video Games. I clicked on it and saw this for sale for only $40.

The guy was local and said that he was getting rid of all his stuff and had some Game Gears too, I no longer had a game gear so he said he'd sell me one for $40 with 24 games so I said sold.

We meet in a parking lot and the guy has a whole truck filled with games and said just take it all for $200. How could I resist! It took me a couple of hours just to sort through everything, what a find.

When I got home this was what I dragged into my hall way.

After digging through everything and sorting it this is what I bought for $200.

I gotta say I am quite happy with this and really can't keep it all. I now have 4 Saturns and about 6 Genesis units. If anyone needs some stuff I am more than happy to trade if you need something. Maybe raffle off some stuff too.

roflmao · 10/09/2013, 11:44 PM

Day-um!

Congrats!

Tatsujin · 10/09/2013, 11:53 PM

I sure would have kept my 200 bucks..hehe.

but it may give you some cash back on the bay.

EvilEvoIX · 10/10/2013, 12:25 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/09/2013, 11:53 PMI sure would have kept my 200 bucks..hehe.

but it may give you some cash back on the bay.

Im not really in it to make money, really just grow my collection. I never played Shenmue, I loved my Game Gear back in the day, and I can trade my Gennys for new stuff. So much extra stuff if it comes down to it I can sell it. The two N64's alone make up most of my cost if I should choose to sell. The controllers go for stupid money now, God knows why. Same with Master system stuff, crazy expensive IMHO.

turboswimbz · 10/10/2013, 09:53 AM

Cool Pick up Evo. I might be interested in a bit of the genny stuff if you don't get rid of it right away. I've had some luck with some local people like this. I wonder from time to time if some of it's stolen though with some of these guys.

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/10/2013, 10:41 AM

Excellent score man! I've had dreams about meeting "The guy in the parking lot" that just wants $100-$200 for a GIANT library of consoles and games like that! Congrats!

I'm currently in the market for a Genesis Model 1 if you want to work something out.