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General => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: Keesinho on April 24, 2013, 21:45:22

Title: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: Keesinho on April 24, 2013, 21:45:22

A new haul just arrived and I was particularly happy with its contents. It cost me an arm and a leg and THE look from the wife  ::) but I think its worth it. Western fans will probably spot the reason why this one was quite an investment...

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8679424588_149e9155b6_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8678313285_fd6e615c5d_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8119/8678313605_11bb76bb89_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8679424832_38f0419a3e_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8678314637_7dde2c3c94_c.jpg)

Not everything was 100% complete, but it sure came close.

- From Fort Union, both ladders are missing
- The Sheriff's office's jail is broken
- One hinge on the blacksmith is broken
- Other small bits and pieces are missing but that's nothing I won't find in my spare parts boxes.
- The rotating thingy on the well is (as always) broken
- The cannon is (as always) broken somewhere

All in all, a very good day!

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: Rasputin on April 25, 2013, 00:10:27

nice blacksmith building, the oven is great and an item I sure wish they included in a recent mystery re-released set. The buckboard, if that is what it is called, is also a great part.

Very nice western lot you picked up.

I for some reason really like all the old buildings but not the klickies, I prefer the newer ones w/classic buildings.

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: el jefe on April 25, 2013, 00:27:44

Wow, great scores.  I'm super jealous.  I agree with Ras, there is something about those older western buildings.  They just have a better look than the modern ones. 
Ah yes, the dreaded look.  Been there a few times when some random package arrives at the front door.  8}

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: Wesley Myers on April 25, 2013, 04:45:40

Yes, I've experienced that look more than a few times ...   ;)

Very nice sets. 

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: Keesinho on April 25, 2013, 06:06:24

Quote from: Rasputin on April 25, 2013, 00:10:27

nice blacksmith building, the oven is great and an item I sure wish they included in a recent mystery re-released set. The buckboard, if that is what it is called, is also a great part.

Very nice western lot you picked up.

I for some reason really like all the old buildings but not the klickies, I prefer the newer ones w/classic buildings.

I am in agreement with you there Ras. When I set up a little town or diorama, I use recent klickies. But sometimes, putting together some old ones has its charm :) These old buildings are 'better' than the new ones imho. I think it has to do with the scale of them. The more recent Saloon and Sheriff's office for instance seem so big and bulky!

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: PlayMoto on April 25, 2013, 08:40:12

wow nice find.

Ah yes the look  ::) :P

I just got my box in, but she was actually very pleased and impressed with my buys  :woohoo: :cheerlead: :rock:
(pics coming)

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: Georgeag1972 on April 25, 2013, 09:17:26

Wonderful buys!! The blacksmith is great!!! :love: I wish you a lot of fun with your new additions, congrats!!!
Thank you very much for sharing.

George.

Title: Re: My most expensive purchase ever! For now that is :)
Post by: tahra on April 25, 2013, 15:45:45

Great purchase :love:

I too am fond of those ancient western buildings. Not that I don't like the assembly ones, but they do have their charm!