snake77
Nice I'm aiming to get a similar set up when we move. I have a few MOTU Classics mint on card. I may keep a few other figures from a few other brands like that.
Do you have any MOTU Origins open?
I've been buying them for my kids. I see a lot of collector moving to Origins as it is more available and cheaper. I wanted them for my kids to try and keep the brand going and for them to have a similar experience I had as a child being able to pick a figure off the pegs. The distribution here to New Zealand has been pretty terrible. We got shipments at the end of last year as I got a lot for the boys when the shops opened after the lockdown. Since then there have been random figures but pretty much its mainly been just He-Man and Skeletor in stores. Basically, the opposite problem contributed to killing the brand in the 80s.
The Origins figures and playsets are nice. I got the boys Battle Cat, Panthor, Wind Raider, Sky Sled, Land Shark and Castle Grayskull. Stridor for one of them for Christmas.
Christmas will be interesting as I've also got them some of the re-launched GI Joe 3.75 scale vehicles.
Cces
It's starting to get massive in the secondary school space. Pretty humbling trying to mark these rangatahi when I'm knocking on 40!
Kestrel84
Rippin' and a Tearin'
Contributor
I've got a couple of the MOTU Origins figures on order from America with another of the Thundercats ReActions figures I couldn't source from either NZ/Australia. It would be very easy to keep going and getting lots, but I really just want a selection to act as a representation of the toyline from the time. Easier said than done though... I did actually buy a shelf extension for the existing shelfing unit, so I can double the amount of space if required... but that needs to be done gradually and slowly so my wife doesn't notice.
I don't have any of the Origins figures open. I do still have a lot of our old toys (minus MOTU and Transformers which we stupidly sold on Ebay in the early 2000's for chump change and were real proud of ourselves) from when me and my brother were kids, and honestly, the MOTU ones I most regret not still having.
I recently went through and fixed all the old Joes, replacing their O-ring rubber bands and re-gluing broken bits, removed stripped screws, etc (and putting pieces back to the right Joes as we had utterly frankensteined that shit). They aren't really in a condition to display and to be honest there are too goddamn many of them. We sold all the vehicles unfortunately - had some really good ones, the Tomahawk, Raptor, Cobra Hydrofoil, etc.
RizNz
Recently taken up skateboarding again after many years, as an alternative to the team sports I had been playing for the past couple of decades but no longer have time for. I'm loving the challenge skating is providing as well as being a great tool for my mental wellbeing.
Defence
Recently got back into bjj after about 5 years away- just to get my body ready so I can do some training at my old academy in brasil- im pretty rusty and its been a humbling experience getting back on the mats.
Main hobby these days is prob playing guitar though- been going through a big phase of learning kiwi songs- gawd theres some classic kiwi tunes out there- im not great but really been enjoying it.
Main hobby these days is prob playing guitar though- been going through a big phase of learning kiwi songs- gawd theres some classic kiwi tunes out there- im not great but really been enjoying it.
RiceOwl
Awesome game. I don’t play but about 10reps ago I used to teach PEcand health in primary schools and the older kids loved Ki o Rahi
AlexM
Defence
No- should do though….
Just worked out for today (netherworld dancing toys) now I just need Someone who can sing like Annie crummer 🤔
I had hero quest as a kid I remember scoring it for 15 bucks new.
If I only knew I would have brought like 10 they are worth a couple hundy easy now
Brother Faisal
snake77
I have the same problem. Boxes containing 20-24 inch transformers are bit hard to hide. Then I have a few places around the houses with boxes of MOTU Classics. Then down stairs there are some boxes of GI Classifieds and Transformers.
I've also started collected a line called Action Force. It doesn't help a lot of these lines have army builders so you end up with mulitples. For MOTU for example I've got Horde Troopers, Snakemen, Palace Guards, GI Joe - Cobra Troopers, B.A.T.S and probably vipers. Action Force being a military line has a lot of army builders.
defensivebomb
Love the old games. I used to play Streetfighter II a lot when I was a kid (the world warrior edition, not the hyper / alpha crap). When I first started working I bought an arcade machine and even went to the bank and withdrew $100 in 20 cent coins so I could hear the satisfying metallic splash when I put a coin in. It was great fun. Although I had to sell it as it took up too much room and nobody wanted to play me as I became unbeatable with all the practice. Often when I see one when I'm with my son, I'll put some money in and teach him a few moves
I'm a late convert to cycling as well. Started during lockdown for fitness with some secondhand gear, priding myself on having a basic setup and rudimentary gear, looking down on all those show ponies with shiny expensive stuff. Fast forward a few years and I can't help collecting upgrades and nice kit. I even imported a frame and custom wheels and built my own bike, with electronic gears etc. Great for the mind - like a mix of problem solving and meditation putting it together. And great for the fitness too. Even signed up for the round Taupo race, which I biked last weekend. I was always a runner, and since I've cycled, I've done a few triathlons, which has all meant I have stayed off the booze a bit and had a few cool new experiences.
Love those thumpers! When I see a Royal Enfield cruise along I always wind the window down to hear the engine. Back in the day I backpacked through India and they were / are considered the Indian Harley Davidson. Seeing them wind up the mountain passes in the Himalayas in Northern India is something I'll never forget. Very cool bikes, and there is a lot of history behind them. I've wanted one ever since but it's too hard for me to convince the wife it's a good idea. The 350s are great value
tajhay
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Nice. I still have this - just stuck in storage for past few years until I get a mancave.
General - Your Nerdiest Gadget/toy?
whats your guys nerdiest gadget/toy? mine would have to be a custom table top arcade machine i recently purchased. running a pc thats hidden underneath the screen, over 2000 roms. great for when the boys when come around as theres something for everyone. oh and yes that is a keyboard port...
Gizzyfan
The thing about the old thumpers is the sound was cool but vibrations could be teeth rattling. Mine has a balancing shaft and is smooth as. I was looking at an Interceptor twin but thought what did I need the extra power for at my age (67) and not to mention $4g cheaper.
Kestrel84
Rippin' and a Tearin'
Contributor
We have our original set from back in the day and I bought a second one off Trademe about 10 years ago for $100. You're right, nowadays they go for a few hundy easy. Same thing has happened with Space Crusade, another board game from the same time. The one I have on display is the new remake of the game that came out late last year.
snake77
I upgraded to a new bike moving from traditional rim breaks to disk breaks also got the cables integrated into the frame on the new bike. The only other upgrade I got was wider rims and tyres that are a bit more durable seeing as I do some riding out on the open road.
The lockdowns were great I'd take my son out for a ride around the streets on the town bike I started with then come back and head out on my road bike. The lack of traffic meant I could go out earlier and also to areas I wouldn't typically go to due to the traffic. Christmas day is often good as well.
During the first lockdowns I had my bikes 3.5 hours away at my fathers. So I'd be out painting the fence and hearing all the bikes going past thinking man it would have been good going out with this good weather. Got more running in then though. What I like about cycling over running is you can glide for a bit before you start to work again. If you do that with running you come to a bit of a stop.
When I first started on an old commuting-style bike my fitness didn't really improve despite going around the local lake multiple times. I couldn't make it back up the hill I lived on at the time. Now I'm doing rides for an hour just on hills. Still slow though. My argument I'm like a Navy Seal slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
I've seen video's online with people doing indoor cycling with Zwift and have been thinking that might be a go at the next house or get rid of the garage gym now I'm older.
I'd love to get a mountain bike as well and get more into that. The deterrent at the moment is more the garage storage space, need to get rid of the older bike first. It would mean going away I'd be taking two bikes again.
defensivebomb
If you find some space, you can always have your older bike semi-permanently hooked up to a zwift setup. That's basically what I've done for my older bike and it's quite good having it all ready to go in case I find a spare hour or two and the weather is bad. Zwift's also quite good if you are looking after the kids and you want to do some exercise at the same time. It's also great for structured workouts. You can be very economical with your workout time as there is no freewheeling/rest
Ref
Scrabble
Yes, the board game.
I had stopped playing league around 1999 and started playing scrabble more regularly, set up a local club and then started playing in tournaments around the North Island and had a national ranking in the top 50.
Then I made a comeback to the league field and then started refereeing so the scrabble is in remission for now although I do play a few game a week at home.
Yes, the board game.
I had stopped playing league around 1999 and started playing scrabble more regularly, set up a local club and then started playing in tournaments around the North Island and had a national ranking in the top 50.
Then I made a comeback to the league field and then started refereeing so the scrabble is in remission for now although I do play a few game a week at home.
Evil_Mush
Yeah we got it for Xmas one year in the early 90s, was super fun.
Then when I was at High School one of my mates was getting into Warhammer and all that stuff with the miniatures and asked if he could paint up some of our figures, which I was OK with and ended up lending the game.
And then kinda sorta forgot about it ahhhhhhh! I assume he or his family no longer have it, but I do miss that crazy game.
At least I've still held onto the Nightmare and Cricket (based on 92 world cup) VHS based games from that same era!
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