The Holy Grail of my Indy collection (Pun Intended).....

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:26 pm

So I landed an important piece that I haven’t even seen since I was a kid. I’m really happy to have found one in the shape that this thing is in. I’m not necessarily showing it off as much as showing some detailed pix for any thoughts you guys might have. My Indiana Jones stuff pales in comparison to my Iron Man collection, so to those of you with huge IJ stuff, this might not be a big deal.

Any thoughts on how to store this thing? The box is very tall and I’m not sure if I could even find an acrylic case for it of some kind. Please see my notes with each image for a detailed description of the fig’s condition.

The box front is in very good shape and the door swings tightly and without any wear on the hinged part of the cardboard.

The window is clear and tight without any real fogging at all.

The back of the box is also in great shape and like the front still has a lot of gloss. Man, the memories of seeing this are nuts. I actually remember this box as a little kid with the toy.

The top of the box. It’s obviously the only let down regarding the packaging. Actually it looks worse than it is because the cardboard ends are bent upright. If the box top wasn’t tweaked like this, this whole thing would be an AFA candidate. However, check out the details regarding the figure inside on the next pic.

The condition of this toy is remarkable. I’m going to go so far as to say that it’s possible that it might never have been removed from the ties that are holding it. I haven’t taken it out of the backerboard (and don’t plan to), but I lifted the arms as a test, and they are so tight that I don’t know if they’ve ever been lifted before. A quick examination of the clothing shows no flaws or frays and tight stitches all the way across. Although the box looks like the top took a beating somewhere, it looks like this fig was never touched. If it was displayed, it wasn’t moved much at all. I hate to say it, but even though the box is overall in acceptable shape, I have half a mind to just AFA the figure without the box. All of the accessories are present too (felt hat, whip, gun and holster).

Note the back of the box. Not only are the ties present, but so is the factory parent warning and the label is bright white.

Aside from any input you guys have here are some questions.

1) Thoughts on storing this thing inside the box? Acrylic case? Where should I get one?
2) Was the gun originally packaged in the holster? That’s where it is on this fig… If not, I guess that’s a telltale sign that someone has at least removed it from the ties.

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:31 pm

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:41 pm

AWESOME!

I'm sure there is a case made to hold such a thing....

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:45 pm

The cheesy handclaps and easy smiles that are used so liberally on this message board always make me smile in real life.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:51 pm

This may be more than what you're looking for but it looks nice!

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:54 pm

IMJ wrote:
The cheesy handclaps and easy smiles that are used so liberally on this message board always make me smile in real life.

It's the easiest way to communicate our happines with you. It could be worse, we could use smileys like this:

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:55 pm

MedicAR wrote:This may be more than what you're looking for but it looks nice!

WOW! That case is 94 bones? Holy smokes, that's how much my glass, 4-tier statue case for all of my Iron Man statues cost me! Maybe I can find something acryllic at The Container Store in Oak Brook, IL?

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the input for sure either way!

Also, please continue to communicate your happiness with me without crapping. Thank you.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:56 pm

IMJ wrote:
MedicAR wrote:This may be more than what you're looking for but it looks nice!
WOW! That case is 94 bones? Holy smokes, that's how much my glass, 4-tier statue case for all of my Iron Man statues cost me! Maybe I can find something acryllic at The Container Store in Oak Brook, IL?

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the input for sure either way!

No doubt, I thought it was high, but I've never looked for anything similar.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:09 pm

Overall great condition . . . The figure really looks perfect . . . really nice piece to add to your collection !!

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:18 am

NICE FIGURE

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:29 am

IMJ wrote:
MedicAR wrote:This may be more than what you're looking for but it looks nice!
WOW! That case is 94 bones? Holy smokes, that's how much my glass, 4-tier statue case for all of my Iron Man statues cost me! Maybe I can find something acryllic at The Container Store in Oak Brook, IL?

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the input for sure either way!

Also, please continue to communicate your happiness with me without crapping. Thank you.

You've gotta admit though.....it was a heckuva crap. Look at the little guy strain!

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:50 am

Damn ya gotta love those toys.

Drift · Post by **Drift** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:52 am

Toys are for children.

When are you people going to grow the hell up?

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:15 pm

Drift wrote:Toys are for children.

When are you people going to grow the hell up?

Good God, I know. I feel so guilty... -hangs head in shame-

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:46 pm

That's not an action figure. That's a DOLL!

(But a really cool one.)

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:47 pm

Drift wrote:Toys are for children.

When are you people going to grow the hell up?

I never intend to.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:00 pm

Heath wrote:That's not an action figure. That's a DOLL!

(But a really cool one.)

It's not a doll.
It's an exquisite example of a scarce vintage representation of American pop culture history.

That’s two potential quotes in one thread… I’m on a role.

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:28 pm

THEY'RE STATUES!!

They're statues..

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:17 pm

Heath wrote:That's not an action figure. That's a DOLL!

(But a really cool one.)

Really cool action figure. What exactly is AFA?

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:35 pm

JustCallMeAric wrote:Really cool action figure. What exactly is AFA?

Action Figure Authority. They are the CGC of toys, both loose and MOC.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:24 pm

Drift wrote:Toys are for children.

When are you people going to grow the hell up?

Grow up and what.....? Drink coffee like Batman?

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:38 pm

"Ready for action with pistol and bullwhip. "

That's my motto!

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:40 pm

(que Chiclo: "it's not a pistol, it's a revolver" )

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:45 pm

IMJ wrote:
JustCallMeAric wrote:Really cool action figure. What exactly is AFA?
Action Figure Authority. They are the CGC of toys, both loose and MOC.

Cool, I guess there is a market for anything.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:32 am

Jay Tomio wrote:When I first saw the thread I thought you had bought the grail movie prop.

You have work to do

I can't do it. I can't "Iron Man" my Indiana Jones collection. It must stick only to a few vintage figs and some of the new figs.