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| Handsome World Peacekeepers action figure |
I finally found this older World Peacekeepers guy at a price I was willing to pay ($12.99 + $4.51 shipping).
I initially saw him in one of Vanessa's stories where he is William Langford,Camille's husband. I wasn't too interested in him at first. His face is too narrow, I thought; but the more I saw him in Morristown, the more he grew on me and the desire to add him to my playscale male family -- minus any stories -- increased.
It took several months for me to find him on eBay. I have either been outbid or I forgot to bid on past auctions. On others, I passed, because the sellers were asking up to $50. My desire for him wasn't that great.
Thanks to the heads up from Facebook friend Dee Mahogany Dee (who won one on eBay several months ago), I finally have him.
He arrived nude. Because of that and the couple of nicks on both shins, I would have preferred to pay less. He had been listed for $24 or best offer. There was no way I would have ever paid $23.99 for him in his current condition. So I offered $9.99, just to test the waters. The seller countered with $14.99. I countered that with $12.99 and included a comment to seller that I was concerned about the leg nicks; and based on the auction image of him leaning against a wall, I was not sure if he could stand without assistance. Instead of addressing my concerns, the seller accepted my $12.99 offer. Thus his presence.
I dressed him in the first readily available fashion I saw: Ken Fashionista yellow sleeveless hoodie with Malibu Beach graphics, gray shorts, and black sandals. It's so not him but it is seasonably appropriate.
I am satisfied to have found him and also relieved that he is able to stand on his own.
Thanks again Dee!
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Congrats on your new acquisition! I have this guy but he hasn't gotten a lot of photo time, probably because he has gloved hands. Have to do something about that. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThose gloved hands can pose a problem. I hope you can do something about that soon. He's such a nice-looking guy not to get some play action.
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Congratulations. I was able to pick him up during Christmas at a pop up toy store.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I would love to have found him new, but no such luck. I am still waiting for the different AA head sculpts in the Power Team line to arrive here at Big Lots that Ms. Leo found earlier this year.
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Congrats! I'm always pleased when my blog can stimulate the economy of doll buying. LOL! Thanks for the shout out. I'm glad you got him. He looks just like a guy I dated 6 years ago.
ReplyDeleteVanessa,
DeleteThanks and you are welcome!
I am sure your blog has enabled many others with its active cast of playscale doll family characters.
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Congrats on getting him. I believe I have him, but with gloved hands. That is great that your guy came play ready.
ReplyDeleteThanks, GG.
DeleteI have a couple of Power Team guys with gloved hands. Don't they know we don't need our guys to have molded-on gloves? They put a damper on redressing and versatility.
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Wow, people are selling Power Team guys for $50?! I know it's all about supply and demand, but that's ridiculous. Glad you were able to add him to your collection.
ReplyDeleteHey Muff,
DeleteI don't think the guys are actually selling for $50; but some eBay sellers have certainly tried to sell them for that much.
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I have seen them sell for about that! I wouldn't pay it but some would. I think they are only sold in the States and foreign buyer will pay more. Oh, I have him too! I wondering if there is a PT guy that I need to add to my collection.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting him! He is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky to have him. Yay, yay. Nice to say that when I've missed the AA articulated Ken. Sigh.
Thanks for sharing the information about current prices, too. I still see a few PT guys on BigLots! shelves. Not seen any AA ones lately, but there are a few selling from $10-$20 dollars, depending on the accessories.