I seem to remember that Prime moves faster when he’s a truck than a bot. Like 2 spaces per turn instead of 1. I think you had to find and bring back your Autobot buddies. Anyway I remember it was fun but that we tended to NOT use the cardboard pieces and just use our figures!
Ha this is fun! I’m sure your pparents are thrilled that you’re finally getting your stuff out of their basement! Also, I’m glad what you found has all of their thingamajiggers. Thingamajiggers are very important! Very neat to find this stuff from your childhood. Wave of nostalgia!
Better hope this video doesn’t end up where collector geeks can find it, or this comments section will turn into an Offer To Buy bonanza!
Man, you could get all the board games we had as kids into one shopping bag. We spent more time outside than anything else (road hockey! GAME ON!) and playing with Star Wars toys. And playing Star Wars outside. In winter, out in the yard, snow plows going by were the Star Destroyers.
I know. Since you on a buying freeze, sell the items you no longer want and use the money to complete your collection. Or perhaps list the items in your blog in exchange for music.
I am willing to part with my Nickelback, Creed and Trooper “Greatest (S)hits” cd’s. How much do you think I could get for them?
I would never say that in case the authorities were reading this. But just in case they are, perhaps the deliveries of Swedish meatballs, Ikea furniture and Mats Sundin posters should be limited.
You don’t have anything to apologize for, or disclaim. Your opinion of Quiet Riot is yours alone, and justified. Also, if someone trolls your comments and you post it, they are at fault, not you.
Can you put up a link to the Regina Russell comments as I have not got through your back pages yet, unless you don’t want to rehash old crap.
That’s a whole big story of its own. Before I started doing this, I used to kill time by making Wikipedia articles on Helix.
One day while surfing Wiki, I noticed that somebody changed all the Quiet Riot articles to state that Metal Book is the first album by the band. So I went through and fixed them all. Then somebody changed them all back again.
Turns out, this person was Frankie Banali’s fiance Regina. This turned into a battle several months long, over that damned QR article.
My theory is that Ms. Russell did those changes to enable Frankie to bill himself as an original member of QR. But he wasn’t in the early version of the band with Randy Rhoads, so it was misleading. And totally against Wiki rules about conflict of interest.
She was very nasty to all the other writers. Just mean.
One of the inherent problems with user-updated history books… doesn’t Wiki have some sort of governing body where you can point out inconsitencies and incorrect info being added (not to mention the abuse?). Wrong information is still wrong information.
Everything you read on the internet is real. No need to fact check. It has already been done for you. 2 of my favourite sources are The Onion and Mike Ladano WTF
Next time you are over could you ask him what the Swedish Chef is saying on The Muppets.
Perhaps he could be in the next Muppet movie doing a Final Countdown with the Swedish Chef. He could wear a chef hat and facial hair for a disguise.
I’m glad you’re not offended, Mike. I didn’t know if that suggestion was allowed :).
Such treasures make one wonder what else is in your parents’ basement.
No don’t mind at all! I haven’t had the best experiences as a seller on eBay so I’m wary. But it is always good to know what the “going rate” is. Thanks!
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Those would both qualify as treasures – I’m interested in hearing how the board game goes, if/when you relearn how to play it!
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I seem to remember that Prime moves faster when he’s a truck than a bot. Like 2 spaces per turn instead of 1. I think you had to find and bring back your Autobot buddies. Anyway I remember it was fun but that we tended to NOT use the cardboard pieces and just use our figures!
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Great treasure!
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Thanks Sarca! Might find more this weekend.
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Ha this is fun! I’m sure your pparents are thrilled that you’re finally getting your stuff out of their basement! Also, I’m glad what you found has all of their thingamajiggers. Thingamajiggers are very important! Very neat to find this stuff from your childhood. Wave of nostalgia!
Better hope this video doesn’t end up where collector geeks can find it, or this comments section will turn into an Offer To Buy bonanza!
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I actually thought of that…I might be willing to entertain reasonable offers on these two items. Maybe!
Perhaps I shall rescue more treasures this weekend. Who knows what all is in there? I know it’s board game heaven down there!
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Well brace yourself, then, ‘cos it could happen…
Man, you could get all the board games we had as kids into one shopping bag. We spent more time outside than anything else (road hockey! GAME ON!) and playing with Star Wars toys. And playing Star Wars outside. In winter, out in the yard, snow plows going by were the Star Destroyers.
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I know. Since you on a buying freeze, sell the items you no longer want and use the money to complete your collection. Or perhaps list the items in your blog in exchange for music.
I am willing to part with my Nickelback, Creed and Trooper “Greatest (S)hits” cd’s. How much do you think I could get for them?
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At least Joey has something to pass the time in his hiding spot. ;)
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Haha! Are you implying that the real Joey Tempest is hiding in my parents’ basement? Haha!
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I would never say that in case the authorities were reading this. But just in case they are, perhaps the deliveries of Swedish meatballs, Ikea furniture and Mats Sundin posters should be limited.
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Man, I haven’t had a rock star’s wife so mad at me since the Regina Russell incident of 2010!
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You don’t have anything to apologize for, or disclaim. Your opinion of Quiet Riot is yours alone, and justified. Also, if someone trolls your comments and you post it, they are at fault, not you.
Can you put up a link to the Regina Russell comments as I have not got through your back pages yet, unless you don’t want to rehash old crap.
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That’s a whole big story of its own. Before I started doing this, I used to kill time by making Wikipedia articles on Helix.
One day while surfing Wiki, I noticed that somebody changed all the Quiet Riot articles to state that Metal Book is the first album by the band. So I went through and fixed them all. Then somebody changed them all back again.
Turns out, this person was Frankie Banali’s fiance Regina. This turned into a battle several months long, over that damned QR article.
My theory is that Ms. Russell did those changes to enable Frankie to bill himself as an original member of QR. But he wasn’t in the early version of the band with Randy Rhoads, so it was misleading. And totally against Wiki rules about conflict of interest.
She was very nasty to all the other writers. Just mean.
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Have you watched the Quiet Riot documentary she directed. I would be interested on your take on it. I have not watched it but I will.
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One of the inherent problems with user-updated history books… doesn’t Wiki have some sort of governing body where you can point out inconsitencies and incorrect info being added (not to mention the abuse?). Wrong information is still wrong information.
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Everything you read on the internet is real. No need to fact check. It has already been done for you. 2 of my favourite sources are The Onion and Mike Ladano WTF
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I can’t tell you what a relief it will be to finally stop thinking for myself. Seriously, what a load off!
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Next time you are over could you ask him what the Swedish Chef is saying on The Muppets.
Perhaps he could be in the next Muppet movie doing a Final Countdown with the Swedish Chef. He could wear a chef hat and facial hair for a disguise.
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Suchban awesome episode. I hope the next season is better than the last, or to quote Bubbles
“I think we’re done.”
They need more quest stars. How about a real episode with Brian Vollmer?
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Are you sure you didn’t “borrow” Joey, there Gord Downie. You should get him to play I like To rock.
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“Alex this is Jj…Gord…Downie.”
That was just on Thursday night.
“Randy, when someone like Alex Lifeson gives you a shirt to put on, you put the fucking thing on!”
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I am still looking to add the Dianne Sawyer song to my collection.
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Wow, we own a copy of Transformers Risk, I enjoyed that one.
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Dude, I have that one too! I have never won it. Ever. My wife beats me every time.
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My son used to beat me every time, using those sliding factory thingys.
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Aaargg! I know. That’s how I get beat too.
I also have Risk 2010 AD, Clone Wars Risk, Fellowship of the Ring Risk, Castle Risk, Risk Godstorm (including a Valhalla board) and Risk Legacy.
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(backs away towards door, maintaining eye contact with you all the time) Uh, huh.
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You find my Risk collection excessive?
You may find it more so, when I tell you I can rarely find someone to play with.
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No, I can relate to that.
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Don’t answer that. Too Risky
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It looks like these both sell well on eBay, if you can part with them.
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Cool! Good to know Danica!
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I’m glad you’re not offended, Mike. I didn’t know if that suggestion was allowed :).
Such treasures make one wonder what else is in your parents’ basement.
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No don’t mind at all! I haven’t had the best experiences as a seller on eBay so I’m wary. But it is always good to know what the “going rate” is. Thanks!
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