My Junk Wax Hoard. Am I rich?

Grid · 03-01-2021, 01:19 PM

Ive been reading how this segment has started taking off early. I saw a thread about the GI boxes, looks like those are going for $100 now. And the Topps WWF boxes going for big money.

All of these I paid next to nothing for, and just bought out of nostalgia over the years to display in my "toy store".

Anyone see anything else of value in here? What should I be on the lookout for? Not sure what is what these days!

Grid · 03-01-2021, 01:23 PM

Here is the rest of my setup. Hoping late 80's early 90's "junk" figures will be worth something next LOL

TheHeel · 03-01-2021, 01:25 PM

Very cool!

nabzy28 · 03-01-2021, 01:28 PM

I know, for sure, some of the Starting Lineups are getting crazy as people want the cards to grade. Jordan's, and probably many other HOFers, are getting good money. Later years, stuff like Shaq or Kobe have cards that were mass produced, but the versions included with the Lineups have a "Starting Lineup" logo on them, making them legit parallel versions and much rarer than their regular release counterparts.

As for the non-sports cards/boxes. It's all getting crazy. If you bought them years back, they're all probably 10x-whoknows at this point.

ND3 · 03-01-2021, 01:33 PM

Can someone walk in your Nostalgia store...grab a Toys R Us basket and load up?

Great stuff.

Grid · 03-01-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nabzy28

I know, for sure, some of the Starting Lineups are getting crazy as people want the cards to grade. Jordan's, and probably many other HOFers, are getting good money. Later years, stuff like Shaq or Kobe have cards that were mass produced, but the versions included with the Lineups have a "Starting Lineup" logo on them, making them legit parallel versions and much rarer than their regular release counterparts.

As for the non-sports cards/boxes. It's all getting crazy. If you bought them years back, they're all probably 10x-whoknows at this point.

Ah, great to know! I have cases of SLU that I have picked up from flea markets at like a buck each. Too many to display on hooks. I'll start checking those!

Grid · 03-01-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ND3

Can someone walk in your Nostalgia store...grab a Toys R Us basket and load up?

Great stuff.

Those baskets tie the whole room together. I even have scanner guns LOL

dd316 · 03-01-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nabzy28

I know, for sure, some of the Starting Lineups are getting crazy as people want the cards to grade. Jordan's, and probably many other HOFers, are getting good money. Later years, stuff like Shaq or Kobe have cards that were mass produced, but the versions included with the Lineups have a "Starting Lineup" logo on them, making them legit parallel versions and much rarer than their regular release counterparts.

I just did a quick search and don't see what you're talking about. The only ones selling for good money have been selling that well for years. There seems to be an endless supply sold for less than $10, many less than $5.

Bruin7 · 03-01-2021, 02:03 PM

Wow that’s an amazing setup sir! LOVE IT!

AngusMacGyver · 03-01-2021, 02:23 PM

Wow, I couldn't care less what these would sell for on ebay...this is one of the coolest collections I've ever seen.

Mahomie · 03-01-2021, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AngusMacGyver

Wow, I couldn't care less what these would sell for on ebay...this is one of the coolest collections I've ever seen.

Same here - unbelievable setup!

OneBuck · 03-01-2021, 02:40 PM

No idea on value, but that is definitely an amazing setup!

Grid · 03-01-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

Very cool!

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Originally Posted by Bruin7

Wow that’s an amazing setup sir! LOVE IT!

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Originally Posted by AngusMacGyver

Wow, I couldn't care less what these would sell for on ebay...this is one of the coolest collections I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by Mahomie

Same here - unbelievable setup!

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Originally Posted by OneBuck

No idea on value, but that is definitely an amazing setup!

Thanks Gang! The crazy thing is, a lot of these were my unopened toys growing up. I kept most of my stuff in the package, and always had a little "toy shop" set up with peg boards, right up to like 6th grade. Then I discovered girls.

My folks sat on this for years for me, until i bought my first house. Then, with the help of Toys R Us going out of business, I was able to get some cool retail displays to set it all up.

The hardest thing to find, was that Windy the Clown head from the old Circus World Toy store. You could walk in, get a balloon blown up from the clowns mouth, and carry it around while you shopped. For Free! It was always a highlight of mall trips with my mom.

Rictor · 03-01-2021, 02:58 PM

Garbage Pail Kids are hot right now.

BobCollects · 03-01-2021, 03:01 PM

I don't know if you're rich but I'd say you're doing pretty well for yourself if you've been able to put together such an incredible collection/display.

Grid · 03-01-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BobCollects

I don't know if you're rich but I'd say you're doing pretty well for yourself if you've been able to put together such an incredible collection/display.

I do OK for myself. Here is the sports side of my collection

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365605

Friars · 03-01-2021, 03:12 PM

Many of our childhoods right here.

You had me at the garbage pale cello's but the He Man really knocked it out the park. Love how disciplined you are, I'm a ripper, I will rip a pack of poker cards if they're near me.

Friars · 03-01-2021, 03:13 PM

And because of this thread I will be repurchasing every He-Man i had as a kid now.

DontToewsMeBro · 03-01-2021, 03:21 PM

Awesome collection!
Your family must be very understanding.
If I tried to do anything like that I believe my wife would divorce me after cutting my nuts off. She worries about stuff like mortgages and the kids college fund. I just can't seem to encourage her to spend money on the stuff I like!

Grid · 03-01-2021, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DontToewsMeBro

Awesome collection!
Your family must be very understanding.
If I tried to do anything like that I believe my wife would divorce me after cutting my nuts off. She worries about stuff like mortgages and the kids college fund. I just can't seem to encourage her to spend money on the stuff I like!

LOL. Go into the link I just posted above, with my football collection. My wife is a nut job too. She has no room to judge! All my stuff lives underground on the lower level. She doesn't have to see it, unless she goes down there. And even then, she needs the alarm code and keys to enter.

Here is part of her Disney Room. She has another room in the house, just for the character Stitch.

monkeymcgee · 03-01-2021, 03:37 PM

Here you go, with another one of those covert sales threads /s

Awesome stuff--I always enjoy seeing pics of your collections. Takes me back to toy stores of my youth

smanzari · 03-01-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Grid

LOL. Go into the link I just posted above, with my football collection. My wife is a nut job too. She has no room to judge! All my stuff lives underground on the lower level. She doesn't have to see it, unless she goes down there. And even then, she needs the alarm code and keys to enter.

Here is part of her Disney Room. She has another room in the house, just for the character Stitch.

OMG- your house is awesome, I am also a Huge Disney Fan (in addition to all the other nerd things you posted); when can I come hang out?!?

CanadianKid · 03-01-2021, 03:50 PM

Those Disney Movies in the display still pulling big money?

byronscott4ever · 03-01-2021, 03:50 PM

Wrestling stuff is doing well

Grid · 03-01-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

Here you go, with another one of those covert sales threads /s

Awesome stuff--I always enjoy seeing pics of your collections. Takes me back to toy stores of my youth

Dont tell whats his face on me LOL

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Originally Posted by smanzari

OMG- your house is awesome, I am also a Huge Disney Fan (in addition to all the other nerd things you posted); when can I come hang out?!?

Mi casa es Su casa

03-01-2021, 01:19 PM	#1
Grid Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,172 Gridiron-Gladiators	My Junk Wax Hoard. Am I rich? Ive been reading how this segment has started taking off early. I saw a thread about the GI boxes, looks like those are going for $100 now. And the Topps WWF boxes going for big money. All of these I paid next to nothing for, and just bought out of nostalgia over the years to display in my "toy store". Anyone see anything else of value in here? What should I be on the lookout for? Not sure what is what these days!

03-01-2021, 01:25 PM	#3
TheHeel Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 15,646	Very cool! __________________ 48,230, 52,879, 40,400, 4,780 Pending Deals:

03-01-2021, 01:28 PM	#4
nabzy28 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a warehouse of common sense Posts: 7,294 nabzy28	I know, for sure, some of the Starting Lineups are getting crazy as people want the cards to grade. Jordan's, and probably many other HOFers, are getting good money. Later years, stuff like Shaq or Kobe have cards that were mass produced, but the versions included with the Lineups have a "Starting Lineup" logo on them, making them legit parallel versions and much rarer than their regular release counterparts. As for the non-sports cards/boxes. It's all getting crazy. If you bought them years back, they're all probably 10x-whoknows at this point. __________________ Sent from my Danger Hiptop T-Mobile Sidekick in 2002

03-01-2021, 01:33 PM	#5
ND3 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the Brazilian BBQ Posts: 15,490 floridaguy72 nd3	Can someone walk in your Nostalgia store...grab a Toys R Us basket and load up? Great stuff. __________________ *Maybe if I stick your head through that window over there you'll get unconfused. Give me the feckkin money. -- Nicky Santoro* myslabs.to/flordiaguy72

03-01-2021, 02:03 PM	#9
Bruin7 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,916	Wow that’s an amazing setup sir! LOVE IT! __________________ UCLA CLASS OF 2002

03-01-2021, 01:23 PM	#2
Grid Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,172 Gridiron-Gladiators	Here is the rest of my setup. Hoping late 80's early 90's "junk" figures will be worth something next LOL

03-01-2021, 02:23 PM	#10
AngusMacGyver Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denver CO Posts: 1,497	Wow, I couldn't care less what these would sell for on ebay...this is one of the coolest collections I've ever seen.

03-01-2021, 02:40 PM	#12
OneBuck Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 846	No idea on value, but that is definitely an amazing setup!

03-01-2021, 02:58 PM	#14
Rictor Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,937 rictor1 rictor	Garbage Pail Kids are hot right now.

03-01-2021, 03:01 PM	#15
BobCollects Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,846 bobcollects1961 BobCollects	I don't know if you're rich but I'd say you're doing pretty well for yourself if you've been able to put together such an incredible collection/display.

03-01-2021, 03:12 PM	#17
Friars Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Phoenix Posts: 510	Many of our childhoods right here. You had me at the garbage pale cello's but the He Man really knocked it out the park. Love how disciplined you are, I'm a ripper, I will rip a pack of poker cards if they're near me. __________________ I only sell to users who blocked me on ebay, I just do so under an assumed name. 😀

03-01-2021, 03:13 PM	#18
Friars Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Phoenix Posts: 510	And because of this thread I will be repurchasing every He-Man i had as a kid now. __________________ I only sell to users who blocked me on ebay, I just do so under an assumed name. 😀

03-01-2021, 03:21 PM	#19
DontToewsMeBro Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Proudly Canadian, eh Posts: 3,681 centurion-collectibles	Awesome collection! Your family must be very understanding. If I tried to do anything like that I believe my wife would divorce me after cutting my nuts off. She worries about stuff like mortgages and the kids college fund. I just can't seem to encourage her to spend money on the stuff I like!

03-01-2021, 03:37 PM	#21
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	Here you go, with another one of those covert sales threads /s Awesome stuff--I always enjoy seeing pics of your collections. Takes me back to toy stores of my youth

03-01-2021, 03:50 PM	#23
CanadianKid Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 2,128	Those Disney Movies in the display still pulling big money?

03-01-2021, 03:50 PM	#24
byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,423	Wrestling stuff is doing well