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[Off-Topic / Re: Dredd]

sounds like it's worth catching on cheap Tuesdays...
Watch in 3D or not a big deal?

[General Gaming / Re: Double Dragon Neon]

Is this a download only, or an actual physical release?  I wouldn't mind picking it up.

haha, your question seemed to have gotten overshadowed by FootLocker, Bernie
Anyways, far as i know it's a download u can buy on PSN for ps3 or whatever system you own.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Bernie Turbo Sales]

damn that was fast 

[Off-Topic / Re: Streets of Rage Movie]

.........meh They should have just filmed the locations, and make a dreamcast game, instead with pre-rendered backgrounds ( like Resident Evil ). Meh....

Have no idea what you just said...

Anyways, I for one got a huge kick out of watching this. Yes it could've used some editing to cut the length down, but i applaud them for all the great locations/backgrounds. Seeing them film near the baseball stadium, over the bridge, the dark parkways...great stuff. And on top of all this, props for having the guts to film this stuff in public too! I'd be friggin' embarrassed to pull that shit on the street! Too bad no Blaze 

[General Gaming / Re: Double Dragon Neon]

was a huge DDragon fan and still am but after one of the game review sites trashed the hell out of it, it made me change my mind.
In the end i rather take the opinions of my fellow turbob fans...then a "game critique". So thanks for the mini reviews,  Will give it a try  O:)
Oh, one question, did you guys feel like the gameplay is abit on the slow side? The move pretty slow seems like in the videos...

[Off-Topic / Re: Woooohooooo!!!!]

Congrats Bernie!!!
I guess this is an example of LIGHT after your darkess hour! (sorry...had to somewhat quote Transformers: the movie  )
You guys will make great parents!.....as long as you don't rob your kid the enjoyment of video games!

[Off-Topic / Re: What are YOU watching on YouTube.com?]

Look what just dropped today...it's the NEW trailer for The Hobbit! damn it's looking good 

[Off-Topic / Re: Hey guys, need opinion on Ebay/Paypal claim case...]

Your batteries are corroding at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean as I type this.

Man...not only do i not get the shipment, now they're gonna get some fishes killed at the bottom of the Pacific...to go along with all the dead shark carcuses(sp?) with missing fins  Thumbs up 

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Half Price Books:

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 (Gamecube) Complete: $2.00
SSX 3 (Gamecube) Complete: $2.00
SSX Tricky (Gamecube) Complete: $2.00

Goodwill:

GBA Link Cable: $1.50
Looks like this one: http://tinyurl.com/8crqv8l

Nice! i just got into the SSX games this last boarding season, borrowed SSX3 for ps2 off my cousin. Fun game, and very impressive graphics for it's time...it actually simulated the vertigo/high heights feeling very very well.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE - 2x Sapphire bootlegs! [CLOSED] Winners' Drawn!]

Congrats to Nightwolve and Reno!
and once again, big props to Sparky for throwing in the labels!
even the last 2   

[Off-Topic / Re: Name the last movie you've seen in theatres!]

On Expendables 2 which I saw on the opening weekend, I thought it was an improvement on the first one, but that it could've been a whole lot better. It's too bad they didn't get a better action director given the all star cast that was put together. This is what I wrote about it in my facebook account:


EDIT: Thought I'd mention a rental of Jean Claude Van Damme's new movie, "6 Bullets" and that I'd recommend it! Not bad, just don't EVER rent his last Universal Soldier movie, that wasn't even worth the dollar I spent on it!

A thought: You know how we have a "What are you watching on youtube?" ongoing thread? Would anyone besides myself care for a more general "Movie Picks" thread to post about the latest movie you saw, enjoyed and would recommend ? Worth it or no ?

I'd be down with that thread...i'm more a movie (theater, dvd, blu's) watcher then YouTube watcher anyways (gasp!)

And Wolf, good review on Ex2, I didn't mind the director so much...but I found the final fight against JCVD could'e been longer. Like after they fell down to the bottom floor to fight, Van Damme was perfectly fine for the 2nd round then...BAM, it's over cause JC brought a knife to a chain fight  . It had potential to be a huge brawlfest and it wasn't like the running time was too long or anything, dunno why they cut it so short. Also...casting wise, i wish they asked Michelle Yeoh  who still looks GREAT to play the female part instead of whats her name...

And finally, i'm gonna admit i'm a big JCVD nut so i'm totaly biased but, i was super happy to see the guy back on the big screen as lately he's really worked on his acting. the film JCVD is a classic example, but I also recommend Until Death which came out 2007. You can see in in interviews, he's really matured and has turned over a new leaf from his druggy days...

[Off-Topic / Re: Hey guys, need opinion on Ebay/Paypal claim case...]

Did you know?
If you get item not as described, and the auction's ship from location is not valid (ie Ships from USA when seller is not in USA) often you can get refund without shipping back.  I had a case I bought a laptop battery from a seller listed in Texas. The tracking # I got a few days later were weird and not in USPS, FedEx, or UPS format. I think it was Chinese post.  I got the battery 3 weeks later and it doesn't fit at all, even though the description stated fits laptop xxxx and replaces battery xxxx that matches mine.  Contacted seller, they claimed I was wrong about my laptop (how can I be wrong? It's printed on my laptop and battery) and stated no refund, exchange only.

Filed claim, eBay said send it back, I pointed to them the seller's listed in Texas but the return address is not Texas. eBay said keep the battery and sent me full refund.

Funny ass thing that happened...when they sent me the paypal refund, in the msg line they actually requested that i pay them back if/when the batteries show up on my doorstep. SCREW YOU!!! I'm gonna take your batteries for wasting my damn time, monday is week 8 since order was shipped...they probably fell off the cheapass shipping boat sailing across the Pacific 

[Off-Topic / Re: Hey guys, need opinion on Ebay/Paypal claim case...]

Just a little update,

REFUND RECEIVED!!! faster then I thought too.

Thanks for all the input gang, i knew I'd get the right answer here concerning Ebay/Paypal 

theSteve: ya, i know it's a great package...how can u go wrong with 3 batteries and a charger! But when u pay for an item and not get it after 7 months....

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: SIDEARMS QUICK RAFFLE!]

I'm good, but props for raffling a great shooter!!! 
Goodluck guys!

[Off-Topic / Re: Hey guys, need opinion on Ebay/Paypal claim case...]

In the future, stay right on top of the dates. If a seller tells you shipping could take up to five weeks, send then another email and open your ebay dispute right at the end of the fifth week, not week 7. Good luck

Thanks Vest, will do!

Refund officially requested although it might sound a little too courteous for how pissed i am:

Hello,

I appreciate the gesture of a resend, but if you can understand the inconvenience of not having a working cellphone, I cannot wait another 3-5 weeks for your batteries. I've already ordered a legitimate battery from a local phone store which will arrive in 3 business days. I think it would be much easier for both parties if you just sent a refund for me and there will be no hard feelings for the time wasted.

Thanks for understanding.

[Off-Topic / Re: Hey guys, need opinion on Ebay/Paypal claim case...]

Sweet, thanks for the quick replies guys.

Here's the link of the same item, so it's not the actual auction i won, but should be same for the fine print.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/280894960141?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

JKM, that's where i got duped, i clearly did not want to deal with asian seller and the stupid auction says shipping from Jersey...
And yes...they got some hoshposh bogus shipping status # they sent me. But all it shows is that they officially sent it out on July 29th...probably just to cover their own asses. But if you guys say i've got a good chance getting $ back from Paypal, i guess i'll go for it. Like Fifty says, i don't need it no more....i should get my cash back for all this friggin inconvenience...

[Off-Topic / Hey guys, need opinion on Ebay/Paypal claim case...]

I'm pretty sure we got a community here that's pretty experienced when it comes to the yays/nays of Ebay and it's moneygrabbing partner Paypal 

The situation is i needed a phone battery cause i noticed mine not holding a charge anymore 2 months ago, so i went on Ebay and bought a lot that had 3 batteries + charger. All for $15 shipped (yah, quality can't be great but hey, they can't ALL be lemons), they sent it out on July 29th...guess what, i don't have it yet. I inquired about this to the seller during week 4 of the shipping which is already very patient on my part. They said it could take 3-5 weeks, week 7 rolls along and still nothing. I got fed up and asked for my refund, they replied with stupid answer like go check if it's sitting at your post office. I said fuck that, i want my refund and reported a claim to Paypal 1 day before it would've been out of their "payment protection"  time period. Today seller replied with a "would i be interested in them resending the item at no extra charge?" Thing is, i already went online last night and bought a legit battery from The Source (think Radio Shack) for $28. What do i need the jobber batteries for now?

So question is, should i settle for the resend, or be adamant for the refund and risk it going to Paypal Disputes center and have Paypal side with the "Powerseller" and lose it altogether?

Input is greatly appreciated, thnx guys.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE - 2x Sapphire bootlegs!]

Hey Mish, sign me up please!
I think this is the 3rd or 4th Sapphire raffle i've entered and still to no avail 
I want to break that jinx 

Anyways, thnx for putting em' up!

[Off-Topic / Re: Name the last movie you've seen in theatres!]

Bourne Legacy 2 weeks ago.
I thought it was not bad, action took awhile to startup which i can understand cause their starting up another trilogy i guess.
Renner can pull off the action, Weisz is nice to look at 
I did like how it wasn't all about him being paranoid and looking over his shoulder like the previous Bournes.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: Home Grown Inserts... (200post count members)]

Hi Sparky,

By anychance will you be making anymore of the Gate of Thunder manuals and/or back CD covers?
I'm sick of looking at my Gate of Thunder 3in1 sitting in a blank jewel case...
Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FQ's Community Raffle: AIR ZONK]

Please! Sign me up!

Sorry, you need more posts.

The law is the law!

(I got it on SCD, so i'm good)
But, props for giving up a quality shooter!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Double Raffle: BURAI I & II]

hahah, when i first saw the thread, i thought it was a pce version of the NES shooter Burai Fighter 

anyways, goodluck to all the entries!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Ummmmmmm. WTF?]

speechless....

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

$10 for Conan on Blu with audio commentary by Ahnold...couldn't resist that!!!
Lockout i found was a neat little action flick, good seeing Pearce in a starring role again.
The Thing...can't believe i've NEVER seen this horror gem until last night, now i know why it's a classic 

The Thing was awesome!  If you have never seen the 2011 prequel, you should rent it NOW!  Its basically everything that takes place at the Norwegian camp and leaves off right at the start of the 1982 film!

I think the commentary track with Arnold on Conan the Barbarian is the same track he recorded with the director that appeared in the standard DVD release.  Its worth a listen to.  Arnold sounds like he is high on drugs on the commentary and can barely remember making the film.  He says insightful stuff like....   "Here is where I swing the sword!"   "Oh yeah, now I swing the sword" and "Now I swing the sword"  Very insightful stuff!  They should have used it as an anti-drug message for school kids!

The Thing is indeed an awesome movie...i just wished i saw it when i was a kid in the 80's so that it would scare the living SHIT out of me!
(no rental shops in Vancouver anymore) But yes, i did see The Thing (2011) which i thought was a remake...but now that i think of it, i was wondering why the hell all the people in that camp were not speaking english! Makes sense now, and yes the dog running away leads into the 1982 film. Still not as good as the Carpenter one.

Yah, it's the same audio track from the DVD Special Edition, but hell, can't go wrong with HD...i got a feeling of what to expect from Ahnold commentary, i sat through his T3 commentary hahaha!

[Off-Topic / Re: Gamestop, leave our retro games alone! ;)]

What alphaomegasin thinks about it 

Hahahha, shit, he may be over the top...but it was f'n hilarious hearing him rant! Zeta, i kinda hear your sense of humor and sarcasm in his rant 

[Off-Topic / Re: Michael Clarke Duncan died...]

Film highlights for me would be: Daredevil (pre-dates Sam Jackson in a black actor playing a white character), Scorpion King, and of course Slammin' Salmon! His death is sad news... but how he got into Hollywood was such a great story! 54, way too young.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

$10 for Conan on Blu with audio commentary by Ahnold...couldn't resist that!!!
Lockout i found was a neat little action flick, good seeing Pearce in a starring role again.
The Thing...can't believe i've NEVER seen this horror gem until last night, now i know why it's a classic 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Any interest in trading Comics for Hu Cards?]

Some of my favourite covers.  The cover with Storm still gets me aroused.  My favourite character has always been Gambit so I had to get his initial issue.  Not a great story, but I love the character.
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Hahaha FiftyQ, if you get "aroused" by that cover, i'm sure my signed copy will wet your pants!!!  Was at a convention recently and met Wilce Portacio, also bought a Spidey print since i don't ever remember him drawing him.
Yah, collecting these days, is a much pricier hobby then it used to be back in the 80s-90s...

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

My favorite part is the tickets from my old favorite drive in theater (long gone) from a friend....topped off a GREAT weekend.

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Wow....i like how they only have a picture of Sammo on the cover but not the bald co-star who's the "Skinny Tiger"

[Off-Topic / Re: Michael Jackson]

Fan 

Grew up on Beat It and Thriller in grade 2 or 3 of elementary school.
One of the greatest live performers of our time, puts some of the kiddie acts of today to shame who rely on remixing and lip syncing!
Was so sad to hear about his passing right before his comeback concerts were about to begin in London 
Yah, he wasn't exactly a role model, but i didnt care about his personal life, rather remember him for his music and performances.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

wow that's a totally sweet shuttle!

Yah, something that old in such great shape, pretty sweet!

I never understood what was the reason NEC released this version of the platform? It's got the exact same features as a Coregraphx....hucard only, single controller port, 2 button controllers....I mean it's cool looking and all, but what's the diff?

[Off-Topic / Re: Nintendo Power Shuts Down Afther 24 Years]

Wow, looks like NP not getting much love here...but i do admit i haven't read it much after they started concentrating on the SNES because i ended up buyin a Genny for my 16bit era.

Aside from that, when the NES was my main system...I felt like it was Christmas everytime the issue showed up at my doorstep  the early issues i read so damn much the staples couldn't even hold the magazine together! So in other words, i got nothing but good things to say for something that was responsible for so much enjoyment in my childhood days cause i read those suckers from cover to cover. My favourite article/section was probably the Top 30, it was fun seeing games move up and down the chart and seeing how your favourite game fared on the chart. I was so happy when my friends were dissing me for buying an unrecognized game in The Guardian Legend, few weeks later I showed them TGL making it into the Top 5! SUCK IT!  So ya it also helped me study up on what was a safe bet for my next game purchase. I considered myself quite a gamer back then, so I'd always end up buying stuff from the Pro's Pick chart  If u guys remember there was the Player's Picks, Pro's Picks, and Seller's Picks (dunno who was giving input for that chart tho...).

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle: 1943 KAI - BATTLE OF MIDWAY]

#4 - i hope liking canned Chef Boyardee Lasagna counts 

If so count me in please and thank you!!! PCE shooters are always welcomed 

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

I always wanted one of these, and I got one today.

WHOA! what the heck box is that? Is that like a last gen TG16 box? Euro release?

[Off-Topic / Re: Show off your whips!]

i love Japanese plates!

Yeah. The number is no longer used, and I don't live in the same prefecture anymore, so I don't see much danger in posting my plate online.

Kaze, pardon me for being lazy and not googling it...but why/what are the reasons older cars are so hard to keep on the road in Japan? I heard the stipulations for Aircare (what it's called in Canada) is super tough as the car gets older. Is this the reason you no longer own the 'Lude?  Because the last few years here, right hand drive cars have been very very popular here, cause they're arriving on our docks in amazing condition/low kms and at very good prices! Skylines being the must common one, man the R34s are beautiful...

If I ever buy another car in Japan, I'm going straight to the used market again, for sure. Besides, the majority of new car designs here are boring family wagons or tiny fuel-efficient shopping carts with engines. I'll take a '90s sports car over that boring crap any day.

Thanks for the full details Kaze! Man...that really bites though, $1000 every 2 years is steep. Our "aircare" checks are $90 Cdn for 2 years (vehicles '92 and newer). But i TOTALLY agree with you in terms of the new car styles common in cramped cities like Tokyo. I get the same feeling when i visit my family in Hong Kong and see the new cars there, boring...but at least it's not too hard to hold on to older cars there, i still see quite a few "ricers". The current trend here these last 2 years, i've been seeing way more imports of cargo/transport vans like Mitsubishi Delicas...I think the insurance companies here have been making it too $$$ to bring in the performance vehicles...

Anyways, here's my ride, nothing fancy. Original owner '94 Accord, and yes, i've changed the lips and bumpers a few times  The last pic is still not the latest, i've replaced the lower signals with clears instead of the amber 
Greddy Lip

R33 Bumper

Type R lip

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Have you ever owned Magical Chase ?]

I bought it new bitd and immediately tore it open and played it on my Express. I've been playing it ever since.

Good on ya! that's what games are for

Personally, i've never owned one...and when i do it'll be for the PCE anyways since i don't own a T16 anymore.

[Off-Topic / Re: Show off your whips!]

Horrible pic of my 2004 GTO. On the plus side, the awful lighting helps hide the massive dent in the driver's side fender. Still wish I knew the asshole responsible for that! 



No, it's not the fastest car out there. Yes, it weighs a billion pounds. No, it doesn't handle great. Regardless, I love this thing. Easily my favorite car I've owned. If only it did better in the snow.

Cool, was a dream car of mine for the longest time, wanted it in the dark metallic green...up here in Canada we only have the shitty Stealth (GTO's younger ugly sister).
I thought the 4WD would rock in the snow, Sadler? Is it a VR-4?....unfortunately even the Twin turbo can't offset the crazy weight on this baby...

Sounds like your thinking of the Mitsubishi 3000GT (and its cousin, the Dodge Stealth), both of which were twin turbo V6 AWD... Sadler's car is a Pontiac GTO. 5.7L V8 with RWD

Thanks for the save TPIvette, sorry i was kinda sleepy when i first read the thread...now i look carefully i can see the Pontiac symbol on the grill, I should've clued in when i read it was an '04, 3000GTs only ran to '00 in Japan, Stealths ending even earlier. From the angle, that spoiler's a dead ringer for the 3000GT's stock spoiler...

Only car I ever owned. 1997 Japan Honda Prelude. Sadly, she is no more. I loved that car... 



Sorry if the pics are too big. 

Kaze, pardon me for being lazy and not googling it...but why/what are the reasons older cars are so hard to keep on the road in Japan? I heard the stipulations for Aircare (what it's called in Canada) is super tough as the car gets older. Is this the reason you no longer own the 'Lude?  Because the last few years here, right hand drive cars have been very very popular here, cause they're arriving on our docks in amazing condition/low kms and at very good prices! Skylines being the must common one, man the R34s are beautiful...

[Off-Topic / Re: Show off your whips!]

Horrible pic of my 2004 GTO. On the plus side, the awful lighting helps hide the massive dent in the driver's side fender. Still wish I knew the asshole responsible for that!  



No, it's not the fastest car out there. Yes, it weighs a billion pounds. No, it doesn't handle great. Regardless, I love this thing. Easily my favorite car I've owned. If only it did better in the snow.

Cool, was a dream car of mine for the longest time, wanted it in the dark metallic green...up here in Canada we only have the shitty Stealth (GTO's younger ugly sister).
I thought the 4WD would rock in the snow, Sadler? Is it a VR-4?....unfortunately even the Twin turbo can't offset the crazy weight on this baby...

[Off-Topic / Re: Tony Scott, one of the greatest Directors ("Top Gun"), jumped off a bridge! :(]

Sounds like he catches the same shit that Michael Bay does for emphasis on action over story though, but fuck those people, I enjoyed many of his movies!

I'd take Scott over Bay ANY DAMN DAY! Tranformers is such an overrated mess and now we gotta put up with a 4th one!?!?
Top Gun 2 please....

RIP: Tony Scott
Condolences to Ridley and the rest of the family 

[Off-Topic / Re: mobile gaming - What do you play your games on the go with?]

Playing "SongPop" on Android if anybody wants to play? Challenge me to 80s music and get (OLD) schooled! 
Username: wam_231046170

[Off-Topic / Re: How's your weekend going?]

Planning to watch expendables 2 this weekend. This time I'm rooting for the bad guy. JVCD!!

HELLLLLYA, i'm a huge JCVD fan and not afraid to admit it! So glad that he's back on the big screen again!

Kicked the weekend off early by going to see Salt-n-Pepa tonight.

How jealous are all you assholes?

very!! imagine all that ass youll see tonight. ;)

I may be a pastey white guy, but I definitely love some chocolate.

Does the tall one still look like Serena Williams? 

[Off-Topic / Re: Cruz Sisters]

The commercial was pretty lame, but it was fun lame, and it gave me a boner.  A boner I would gladly stick into Penelope's mustaced mouth.

WHOA, WHOA! Way too much info!!!....would you accept Mario dressed up as Penelope as a substitute? HAHAHA

[Off-Topic / Re: Name the last movie you've seen in theatres!]

Saw Expendables 2 last night.  I enjoyed it quite a bit and was really surprised by how well JCVD was in the flick.

Go in without back hair, leave with plenty.  And your dick will grow.  Trust me.

NICE! I'm going to go watch it in 2.5 hrs with my group of 80s-90s action-flick afficiados...i'm sure it's not gonna disappoint, Clash!
And ya, so far it seems like JCVD's career is gonna get the most boost out of this movie, i've been seeing him in alot of interviews lately.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Macross 2036.... meh]

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D...

I do like Battlecry, though. They did a REALLY good job with it, despite my mixed feelings with Robotech.

Yep...too bad the Robotech: New Generation or Mospeada (Genesis Climber?) sucked i heard...

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D,

Evidently you never played Artdink's PSP/PS3 games or the PS2 Macross game.

Thanks for the suggestion Zeta, i Youtubed them just now, they do look pretty neat...but i'm gonna minus points cause it's not based off of the 1st Macross Saga 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Any interest in trading Comics for Hu Cards?]

Oh and Quid, u forgot to complete the set of Issue #1 overruns with the Jim Lee X-Men#1s....now this one i did get suckered into buying all 5 covers...the art was just amazing!

Yeah the art was amazing on X-Men #1 multi cover, but for some odd reason it along with X-Force issue 1 seemed to have a staple problem.

Suddenly ebay comes along and now every comic under the sun is listed for sale, more copies of said issues then there are actual collectors because all the dick faces that only got into it for money buying up everything in sight finally decided to try to cash in.

Of course if we all waited a week or 2 later...didn't they release version E of the X-men #1 which just had a foldout cover with ALL the covers connected together? hahah. Except it had green background instead of dark red....well guess what? Let's juice it ONE MORE TIME with a 20th Anniversary edition!!! 
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Oh and Proffessor, you are dead on about the effect Ebay had on comics as a "collectible". What we thought was rare, ain't so much anymore....i think it had an even worse effect on sporting cards! What u thought was a rare rookie card, some seller would be selling it in a friggin 4pak lot on Ebay!?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Any interest in trading Comics for Hu Cards?]

Big collections? I have 15 Long Boxes and comics loose stacked on top of them! It's too much, but I just can't let them go! 

We are creatures of nostalgia, OF COURSE we can't let'em go T2k! hahaha. "Props" on the collection...i only got half of your's i think. Mind you, i still buy a few here and there when i attend conventions for fun.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Macross 2036.... meh]

Wow...after all this talk about Macross games, i'm suprised nobody mentioned Robotech: BattleCry for ps2, gc, xbox?!
I think it's the only one that's pretty good after graphics went 3D, and it had alot of depth too. There were real differences between fighting in Veritech mode vs. Battleroid mode, and there were some pretty cool mission objectives (although some where pissing tedious...).

I guess if you guys are loyal to the japanese anime and detest the US version Robotech, i can understand...

So in the end Prof...are you selling? hahah

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Any interest in trading Comics for Hu Cards?]

I'm not sure why I'm taking your comment personal Zeta, 

Don't take it personal. The reason I know that stuff is garbage is because I have all the same stuff!

I don't have nostalgia for this period though. This was when guys in suits with MBAs would come into my local shop and buy five copies of everything because they thought they would be able to sell each book for hundreds in the future. The same assholes that got burned on CDOs in 2009. They turned what I like into...basically what eBay has done for the TG16.

Yep, i remembered those days...when the hot #1s would be out that week, there were always the "keeners" who picked up an extra 2 or 3 or 4 copies of said issue. This was maybe 3-5 years AFTER i got into collecting so knew what these guys were thinking...but man, so glad i didn't have the budget to pull that crap!

Oh and Quid, u forgot to complete the set of Issue #1 overruns with the Jim Lee X-Men#1s....now this one i did get suckered into buying all 5 covers...the art was just amazing!
And don't feel bad at all, we all have nice big collections like this sitting somewhere in our house...and sadly i feel i can't part with them either 

[Off-Topic / Re: Name the last movie you've seen in theatres!]

I saw Total Recall the night it came out for some god awful reason.

Hopefully the Expendables 2 gets that bad taste out of my mouth this weekend!

It will Clash! JCVD guarantees it with a "splits kick" seal of approval! 

[Off-Topic / Re: Name the last movie you've seen in theatres!]

Prometheus.  I was hoping for greatness and it let me down.   It's still a pretty decent flick - AWESOME set design and sound effects.  I rarely see movies in the theater so was expecting something epic.  Personally, I could have waited for this one to come out on DVD.

IMO Prometheus was a truly, truly epic film, about as epic as epic gets.
Peeps going in expecting another film in the Aliens series were perhaps disappointed as isn't that kind of film, there wasn't lots of running in tunnels whilst being chased by Aliens.
It was better, it was more than that, it had a very, very deep plot and not just guns, face huggers and acid blood.

I'm a huge Sci-Fi fan and Loved Alien and Aliens (the others Alien films were shite) but IMO Prometheus is a better film.

Edit: Happy Console Gamer on Prometheus

I couldn't agree with you anymore! I loved it so much i saw it a 2nd time on 3D after i heard good 3d word of mouth.
Last movie saw DKRises....but i am HELLA psyched up this weekend for some mindless violence and action in EXPENDABLES 2, FUCK YA!
A collection of action heroes this large was unheard of before Expendables 1, thanks to Sly and his hard work (and of course big profits), there's an awesome sequel! Here's a few fun snapshots i found