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Collecting Monsters => Modern Monster Toys => Topic started by: BANE on September 10, 2008, 04:20:13 PM

Title: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on September 10, 2008, 04:20:13 PM
I cannot spell worth a darn...But hey.  Some of you expressed interest in getting the pop heads(sp?)  from Mexico.  They are recasts and they came out last halloween.  Now I live in Mexico fulltime so my proposition is this.  I do not want any money for these.  I would just send them all to one address that you guys nominate.  It can be a fellow army member or something.  Then he can send them out to each respective member in the U.S. 

Since there is a REAL scarcity of Universal Monster products here I would just ask for each pop-in I send out that one sends to the one sending them out in the U.S. to send him one Universal Monster item and he can send them to me.  I would gladly pay for shipping for it.  It can be a coloring book, a little big head..ANYTHING.  I am desperate for Universal Monster stuff. 

Let me know.  I have not seen any yet as no Halloween stuff is on the shelves yet but I will alert you when they do show up.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on September 10, 2008, 04:32:01 PM
What a great idea count me in. I have some extra UNI-monster stuff and have zero pop-head monsters. And I love plastic. Thanks for the offer I'll stay tuned for details.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on September 10, 2008, 05:48:33 PM
I would be willing to be involved with the exchange if needed.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Monsters For Sale on September 10, 2008, 05:49:19 PM
I'm not really clear on what these pop-ups are.

Could someone post a picture of them?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Getter_1 on September 10, 2008, 05:50:40 PM
Me too.  I have extra universal monsters stuff. :)
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 10, 2008, 08:07:31 PM
I believe these are the culprits--

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/100_6143.jpg)

They are repops of the MPC Pop Top figures.

I'll volunteer to be the central address since I'm in Southern California and fairly close to Mexico. Of course someone in Texas may be even closer to Bane, depending upon where in Mexico he is.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: skylar on September 10, 2008, 11:13:08 PM
oh, I'd definitely be in on this.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on September 11, 2008, 06:24:18 AM
Oh lordy!
Three of my favourite things are right there:
Mexican toys.
Plastic.
Monsters!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: LonMadnight on September 11, 2008, 10:20:17 AM
I'll find something to kick in, sign me up.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on September 11, 2008, 11:13:45 AM
I am in Saltillo Mexico which is about 4 hours away from the Laredo Texas border.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 11, 2008, 11:21:57 AM
Quote from: BANE on September 11, 2008, 11:13:45 AM
I am in Saltillo Mexico which is about 4 hours away from the Laredo Texas border.

So a Texan would be closer than a Californian. Still if no one from Texas is able to be the dispersal point, my offer still stands.

Was I right about the figures, are the ones in the photo what we're talking about?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: raycastile on September 11, 2008, 11:23:34 AM
I'm interested in getting a set of these.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: UniversalTim on September 11, 2008, 11:47:51 AM
I would definitely like to be included! What a great idea. I'd be happy to exchange Universal monster stuff!

-Tim
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: mjaycox on September 11, 2008, 12:53:01 PM
Me too. I would love tpo get something and exchange

Matt
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Neoplastic on September 11, 2008, 02:13:29 PM
Count me in as well!  I would love a set of these. 
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: ProfGriffin on September 11, 2008, 04:20:38 PM
I'm in! 

AND I'm in Texas!

Seriously, would LOVE to get my claws on some of these!!
AND yes, I have some Universal Monster stuff to send off in trade.

THANK YOU Bane.  You're so much nicer than that venom-addicted fellow.

-Prof. Griffin
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on September 11, 2008, 04:32:51 PM
Count me in! PLEASE!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Unknown Primate on September 11, 2008, 10:34:18 PM
OK, ya talked me into it.  Actually, I've been craving that cool werewolf one.
Title: I would like both sets of those PopTops too!
Post by: Kenneth on September 12, 2008, 01:50:16 PM
I have always wanted a PopTop Monster, so count me IN too! Looking forward to the details as they are developed. Hope there will be Mexican PopTops this year!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on September 14, 2008, 09:55:36 AM
So far nothing on the store front...Maybe in the first week of October.  Am actually going to Laredo this Wednesday to look for Monster stuff.  Hope to find a halloween store or something..You guys decide on who is most trustworthy around here.  Then send me a private email.

As they say around here..Gracias!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Bogey on September 14, 2008, 09:59:30 AM
Would love to throw one or two on the shelf.  Hope I am not too late.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Toy Ranch on September 14, 2008, 10:18:34 AM
I'll get in on this.  And if Griffin wants to do the sendouts, or Jim either would be fine.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: NekroDave on September 14, 2008, 10:21:20 AM
Sure, I'd be in for these, too..  Not sure what I can send in return, but I'll figure something out.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on September 19, 2008, 03:14:45 PM
Alright.  Just picked up 17 two packs at the store.  They were around $2 dollars a piece.  Is that enough for you guys?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 19, 2008, 04:19:22 PM
Bane I'm counting 18 or 19 people who want to participate so far. Would it be possibel for you to pick up a few more? I'm sure that however many you pick up they will be wanted. If you want to send the whole bunch to me in California, I'll take care of contacting everyone who wants a set and getting it shipped to them.

You'll have to provide your address so we can send you some Universal Monster goodies in return.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: UniversalTim on September 19, 2008, 06:13:58 PM
Hey Jim,

Where in California are you? I'm in L.A. I don't know if we've ever met. Maybe at Roebuck's house?

-Tim
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: GAKENSTEIN on September 19, 2008, 08:13:16 PM
I'd love to be popped as well!  I hope I'm not too late.  I have Unimonster goodness to trade too!  Let me know so I can rearrange the shelves....
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on September 20, 2008, 09:30:51 AM
Jim is a very trustworthy soldier here in this army. Since he's willing to accept the job of dispersing these pop tops, I can't think of a better "go between" guy. Jim, your hired.

And thanks again Bane for sharing the love south of the border! Can't wait to get my grubby hands on a set!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 20, 2008, 11:28:31 AM
Thank you, General for that vote of confidence.

If Bane is only able to acquire 17 sets of these gems and we have a greater number of  members who want them, I propose dusting off the "Hat of Doom" and doing a random name drawing of those who have already submitted their names. If this arrangement is OK with everyone, do nothing. If you DON"T agree, please chime in with a better alternative.

Bane, my friend, the ball is in your court. I PMed you my address and I'm patiently awaiting a package from Mexico.

Tim, you also have a PM.
Title: Questions about the PopTop Project.....
Post by: Kenneth on September 20, 2008, 02:16:45 PM
Hello! A couple questions;

Do we send a Universal monster item for EACH PopTop monster, or each SET of two monsters?

Is there any way to get one of EACH variety of monster, and if so....how many Universal monsters do we need to send?

Just wonderin...
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on September 22, 2008, 10:22:25 AM
I might as well let the cat out of the bag. 

Yes I can probably get more.  I have to go searching.  The cat being that I need Universal Monster items because that´s right....I am opening up my own Universal Monsters cafe!  Everything is ready.  Liquor license? Check.  Lifesized monsters built?  Check.  It is all painted up and it should just take around 1 more month to open up.  Anyone that visits and brings a Universal Monsters item gets a free dinner. 

I do not know how to post pics to the net or else I would show you guys some pics.  I need UM stuff to fill a lovely glass/mirror shelf with.  I would love little big heads, glasses, coloring books etc.  I already have the dollar store set that was released a few years ago so do not bother with those. 

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on September 22, 2008, 10:45:45 AM
Quote from: BANE on September 22, 2008, 10:22:25 AM
that´s right....I am opening up my own Universal Monsters cafe! 

Wow! Too cool! This is exciting news. I commend you on said Cafe. I'm very tempted to drive thousands of miles just to chow down and take in all the monster love. I'm very happy to contribute some items!

Please post pics! And here's how:

* Upload your photos to a hosting site like ImageShack - http://www.imageshack.us/ or Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/

* grab the url of the pic

* click the "insert image" icon found above the smiley faces

* paste pic url between image brackets

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2879537980_b4c56a1490_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on September 22, 2008, 11:04:25 AM
Hi Guys,
I would love to be in on this but am in the UK. Would that be too much of a problem when it comes to shipping?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Monsters For Sale on September 22, 2008, 01:36:07 PM
Quote from: BANE on September 22, 2008, 10:22:25 AM
...  Anyone that visits and brings a Universal Monsters item gets a free dinner. ... 


For UMA members who want to mail items, what is your address?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 22, 2008, 02:45:58 PM
Bane and I are working out the logistics of shipping everything. It may work out that all the trade items will come to me and I'll pack them all together to ship to him. He'll send me the figures and I'll take care of getting them out to everyone who has participated. He is out searching for more sets. We'll let everyone know what we have figured out....as soon as we figure it out.

Chris there will be no problem to send a set to England if you want to participate, I'll take care of that.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: The Bride on September 22, 2008, 03:00:32 PM
I'm not in need of these items, but would be happy to donate a few Uni items for the Cafe.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on September 22, 2008, 06:21:50 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on September 22, 2008, 02:45:58 PM
Bane and I are working out the logistics of shipping everything. It may work out that all the trade items will come to me and I'll pack them all together to ship to him. He'll send me the figures and I'll take care of getting them out to everyone who has participated. He is out searching for more sets. We'll let everyone know what we have figured out....as soon as we figure it out.

Chris there will be no problem to send a set to England if you want to participate, I'll take care of that.

Hey Jim!
Many thanks, I really appreciate this, but  honestly man, I will only participate if it ain't too much of a pain for you!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 23, 2008, 12:29:27 AM
It's no problem for me. I have a very good friend who lives in Crook, County Durham and I send packages to England occasionally.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on September 23, 2008, 04:18:11 AM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on September 23, 2008, 12:29:27 AM
It's no problem for me. I have a very good friend who lives in Crook, County Durham and I send packages to England occasionally.

Cheers Jim,
I will get onto finding some nice swapsy items. :)
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: skylar on September 23, 2008, 08:16:52 AM
Bane, you mentioned Little Big Heads as an example, but are there any specific Universal Monsters items that you're searching for?  Something in particular that you desperately want and just can't find down there?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on September 23, 2008, 09:52:48 AM
Thanks so much Skylar, but there is nothing down here.  Old Santo vs. Frankenstein movies and very cheap Halloween Frankenstein pails.   I am originally from Atlanta and went on a buying binge just before I moved here.  Bought some things on the net from CultTvMan and Mjvar.  Let`s see though...

Polar Lights Creature Kit, Frankenstein kit.  I am only missing those.  I have the boxed 3 figure set of the Hasbro dolls so any other ones I would love.  Any thing else is almost fair game.  I have all the Marx glow figures from MJVar.

As for pics go, I hope to have a website open soon. 

Thanks again guys!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on September 24, 2008, 11:42:30 AM
OK, Monster Pals, we have figured out at least a little something about this. Bane has located a few more sets of these figures, but we will have to cut off participation at this point. So if you're listed in this thread as wanting to participate, you're in. For the sake of convenience Bane has asked that all the trade items be sent to me and I will forward them all to him in one or two shipments. He is getting an address in Laredo TX that he can use which will save all of us (except you, Chris) international shipping. He said he'd have that address secured in a couple of weeks. So, now is the time for you to gather up your trade items and put them into the mail to my address (listed below) so I can get them together for shipment to Bane. I will acknowledge receipt of the items by PM when they arrive. I don't plan on opening the packages, I'll just pop them in a box as they are unless it makes the package too bulky. Anyway please include your UMA ID on the outside of your package so I can let you know it has arrived. Send your trade items to---

Jim Bertges
1332 Currant Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on September 24, 2008, 12:41:10 PM
Bane mentioned wanting some little big heads; I'll send some of those for my part.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on September 24, 2008, 01:40:39 PM
Many thanks Jim,
I will round up my offerings and post tomorrow!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Neoplastic on September 26, 2008, 04:34:31 PM
Hey Jim, just a quick note to let you know my trade package is on its way.  You will notice my UMA name just above the return address on the box.  Thank you Bane and Jim for making this happen! 
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Unknown Primate on September 26, 2008, 07:02:07 PM
Sending my package this weekend.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 03, 2008, 09:59:11 PM
Trade items are rolling in, slow but steady. I know Bane was working on getting an address he could use in Laredo and should let us know soon how that's going. Keep sending your trades and we will keep you informed as soon as there is information to be had.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on October 04, 2008, 07:50:08 AM
Jim. I've been very busy and very distracted as of late. I'm going to box up a box 'o monster toys today and send them on their way. Sorry for the delay!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on October 04, 2008, 01:48:47 PM
I sent mine a few days ago, they should be there any time.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on October 04, 2008, 02:25:52 PM
Hi Jim  - I also am among the swamped and harried but I have the goods and I'll get a box mailed to you on Monday so stand by thanks!

Paul Koloc
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 04, 2008, 03:15:43 PM
No huge rush, we're still waiting on that Laredo address. I just want to keep this thread alive so those who want to participate remember they wanted to participate.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 04, 2008, 05:07:33 PM
I got a package of trade items from Amy Williams today and normally I'd notify her via PM that the box has arrived. However, since I don't know Amy's UMA moniker, I can't do that. So, Amy, your package is in Southern California.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Toy Ranch on October 04, 2008, 05:10:19 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on October 04, 2008, 05:07:33 PM
I got a package of trade items from Amy Williams today and normally I'd notify her via PM that the box has arrived. However, since I don't know Amy's UMA moniker, I can't do that. So, Amy, your package is in Southern California.

Amy is Andy's wife.  (poseablemonster)
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on October 04, 2008, 06:08:27 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on October 04, 2008, 05:07:33 PM
I got a package of trade items from Amy Williams today and normally I'd notify her via PM that the box has arrived. However, since I don't know Amy's UMA moniker, I can't do that. So, Amy, your package is in Southern California.
Sorry, that's me...Andy Williams.  :D
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 04, 2008, 07:02:51 PM
The mystery is solved and I can now go on with my normal life. Thanks, guys.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: NekroDave on October 05, 2008, 08:47:44 PM
Sorry, forgot all about this. Crazy here latey, too. But I'll ship something out tomorrow..
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on October 06, 2008, 10:26:14 AM
Hey!

I have died yet.  Still here.  Got all the little buggers packed up in a nice Nutrioli box so be on the lookout for it Jim.  If nothing happens in way of news next week I will drive to Laredo myself and ship it to you. 
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on October 06, 2008, 12:31:35 PM
Cool!  Looking forward to them.  Hope the Monster Cafe is still progressing.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on October 07, 2008, 04:21:57 PM
Hey All!

Package is on its way!  A medium box with Nutrioli on the side.  Be on the lookout for it Jim!

Monster Cafe is going ok.  The liquor company is SLOW on getting back to us. 
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 07, 2008, 07:57:08 PM
I have a 24 hour watch on my mailbox. I'll send out the alert when it arrives!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: NekroDave on October 08, 2008, 01:01:16 PM
I did send a small package the other day. Sorry for the delay, but you should have it soon.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: The Phantom Creep on October 09, 2008, 12:41:23 AM
Hey I know I'm late to this whole thing but if there are any extras after you're all finished I'd be interested.

Also, Bane I live in Atlanta and awhile back a friend of mine at a used book/movie store here told me about some guy coming in and buying up a bunch of monster stuff to take to Mexico. Guess that was you!

Good luck on the Cafe!!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on October 10, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Hey Phantom Creep!

If it was Book Nook.  That WAS me!  The owner of the store also turned me onto a fellow collector that lives in Atlanta going by the name of Shane.  He has a great collection.  One of the best I have seen with my own two eyes in person. 

It seems I might have to buy my own liquor license.  Corona doesnt give you the financial support they did in times past.  It is better to be free and not to be tied to one company anyway.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: The Phantom Creep on October 10, 2008, 02:59:40 PM
Yes it was Book Nook and I'm good friends with Shane. It was my good friend David that you spoke with at Book Nook and I wish he had put you in touch with me as well, I think you would have enjoyed my collection and I could have loaded you up with some stuff also  ;), but he wasn't sure about giving out my number. I would have enjoyed meeting you. If you ever get back up to Atlanta, let me know.

Once again, good luck on the cafe, keep us posted here on it's progress!!

Take care,

Shawn
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on October 13, 2008, 05:31:21 PM
Well Shawn!  Nice to meet ya.

I lived in Atlanta all my life and thought I was the only Monster collector...HAHA...Is Oxford comics still going strong there?  I think that was one of the last comic shops there when I left.  I know of one at Little 5 points and of course book nook but the comic shops died a vile death in the ATL.  I have been in Mexico 2 years now and SORELY miss Atlanta.  There are no comic shops I am aware of in Laredo Texas.

I will visit one day.  It is just I have a Mexican wife now and it is heck getting a visa to visit.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on October 14, 2008, 10:07:33 AM
Planet Earth to Jim Bertges come in please: top secret message: Hi Jim I PMd you re. monster exchange. Signing off please eat your monitor after reading this over and out

paul agent packy120353 son of koloc
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 14, 2008, 10:13:46 AM
Bertges to Packy. Message received and acknowledged. All is well. 24 hour watch established on mailbox. Awaiting arrival of many packages.

Over and out.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 14, 2008, 05:41:17 PM
UPS came today and I am currently in possesion of 23 sets of the Mexican Pop Top re-pops.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/100_7661.jpg)
They will start going out to those whose trade items have arrived on Saturday. I'd do it sooner, but my car is in the shop and I'm stuck at home. I'll notify you when your package ships.

Each package contains 2 figures (they're all either orange or purple), 2 cardboard masks, a set of plastic fangs and some (not many) random packs have little skeletons in them.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Bogey on October 14, 2008, 06:21:21 PM
Thanks much, Jim.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on October 15, 2008, 06:09:53 AM
Ooooh! I can't wait!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Wich2 on October 15, 2008, 09:20:41 AM
Jim, how is the detail on these re-pops?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on October 15, 2008, 09:36:50 AM
Craig nice avatar - reminds me of a Vertigo Sandman? Or Tarzan?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Wich2 on October 15, 2008, 10:07:57 AM
Thanks, Paul.

That's my old friend, The Monster, as delineated by the generous - and generously talented! - Kerry Gammill.

He's allowed me to use it to promote the Quicksilver version of the story.

Best,
-Craig
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 15, 2008, 11:48:59 AM
Quote from: Wich2 on October 15, 2008, 09:20:41 AM
Jim, how is the detail on these re-pops?

One of the bags had a split on the side, so I carefully removed these fellas for a quick close up. I hope this answers the question sufficiently.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/100_7663.jpg)
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Wich2 on October 15, 2008, 11:33:46 PM
Okay, now I'm screwed - they look so dang good, is it still too late to trade for a complete set?

-Craig
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 16, 2008, 12:17:12 AM
Unfortunately there are no complete sets for anyone at least at this point in time. There are 23 bags of 2 figures each and 21 people on the list trading for them. There may be more left over if people on the list don't send in their trades, but that remains to be seen.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: raycastile on October 16, 2008, 12:28:01 AM
This was asked before, but I don't think it was clarified.  Are we trading one item per figure, thus two items for a bag containing two figures?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 16, 2008, 12:12:06 PM
You're right, Ray, I don't think it was made clear at all and that's my fault. It's set up as a trade of Uni Monster items you have that are extras in exchange for one bag of two figures.  Since there are only 23 bags of figures and 21 participants it's difficult to send more than one bag to anyone.

If anyone feels they've traded too much in the deal, please let me know privately and I'll return any items you want back with your figures. I should have been more clear earlier on, but if Bane can come up with more figures, the demand is high. Sorry for any confusion.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: skylar on October 16, 2008, 03:07:31 PM
Jim,

I can't tell from the group shot - are they all the same 2 sculpts?

Just curious.

Thanks

Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 16, 2008, 05:26:56 PM
Nope, there is a total of 8 different figures, each bag has two different figures.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Bogey on October 16, 2008, 09:47:45 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on October 16, 2008, 05:26:56 PM
Nope, there is a total of 8 different figures, each bag has two different figures.

Jim,
If you do post what the other figures look like please have a SPOILER ALERT at the top.  I want to be surprised....like digging to the bottom of the cereal box. ;D
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 18, 2008, 04:09:48 PM
Here's a list of packages that shipped out today. They went First Class and should arrive by the middle of next week. Please let me know privately when they arrive so I can breathe a sigh of relief.

Poseable Monster
Packy
Chrisnurse
Neoplastic
Unknown Primate
Bogey
Toy Ranch
Nekro Dave
Uni Tim

I know there are still trade items coming and your packages will go out as soon as your stuff arrives. I have my car back and I'm free to go to the Post Office when ever I need to.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on October 18, 2008, 04:49:44 PM
Hey Jim,
Thanks man! As I have said before, it's really kind of you to do this and much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on October 18, 2008, 06:51:32 PM
Thanks a lot for doing this, Jim.  I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on October 20, 2008, 05:25:51 PM
Yes Jim thanks a googelplex. What goes around comes around amigo!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 21, 2008, 01:03:10 AM
It's always a pleasure to do something for my friends, even theones I haven't met yet. And let's not forget Matthew (Bane) who scoured Mexico to provied these little gems.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on October 21, 2008, 12:41:07 PM
So true, Jim.  Thanks so much, Matthew!  This was a real treat! :)
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on October 21, 2008, 01:15:01 PM
Yeah, Matthew you are a superstar for getting these man. Hope all is going well in Mexico!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 22, 2008, 11:49:36 AM
Gary Knox, your box of trade items arrived yesterday and your monsters ship today. Sorry to notify you this way, but I don't know your UMA ID.

Also, there are still several monster packs waiting to be sent to those who were interested in them. I know that a few trade items are on the way. If you haven't sent yours yet please let me know that you're still interested. Thanks.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on October 22, 2008, 12:09:58 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on October 22, 2008, 11:49:36 AM
Gary Knox, your box of trade items arrived yesterday and your monsters ship today. Sorry to notify you this way, but I don't know your UMA ID.

Gary Knox = GAKENSTEIN

QuoteAlso, there are still several monster packs waiting to be sent to those who were interested in them. I know that a few trade items are on the way. If you haven't sent yours yet please let me know that you're still interested. Thanks.

Boxing mine up today Jim. Sorry for the delay. I'm still very much interested.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 22, 2008, 02:18:35 PM
Thanks, Terry, now I can check Gackenstein off my list.

I' m on mailbox watch every day waiting for packages. I'll keep an eye out for yours.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Unknown Primate on October 22, 2008, 07:45:02 PM
Wanted to thank Jim and Matthew for this cool endeavor.  It was a lot of fun and the figures are pretty cool.  Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: GAKENSTEIN on October 22, 2008, 08:26:39 PM
Thank you Jim, for all your hard work facilitating this Pop-Top trade.  You are not only doing well by your fellow monster mavens,  you are also assuring continued positive trade relations between the U.S. and Mexico.  A State Dept. plaque or certificate or official government jiggler is in order. Gents like you make this a great Army indeed.  Glad I enlisted.

And Terry...

Gary Knox = GAKENSTEIN < ACKERMONSTER > Alice Ghostly = FMOMPLS.

Whew!  This new math is a killer!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: GAKENSTEIN on October 25, 2008, 08:14:07 PM
Thanks Jim & Bane! Rec'd my purple Pop-Tops today! 
I hope Bane can score more of these babies -- I want all eight!!!
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Post by: raycastile on October 26, 2008, 01:39:05 AM
I got my Pop Tops, too!  Thanks Jim and Bane!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on October 26, 2008, 11:41:31 AM
Of course I can get more.  They are down here every year!  I am sure there are still some on the shelves right now.  How many more do I have to get?  The only problem is shipping them.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Bogey on October 26, 2008, 11:47:18 AM
Quote from: BANE on October 26, 2008, 11:41:31 AM
Of course I can get more.  They are down here every year!  I am sure there are still some on the shelves right now.  How many more do I have to get?  The only problem is shipping them.

There you are! :D  Thanks again Bane....my kiddos loved them.  Now, where did that mummy head just roll....?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on October 26, 2008, 12:03:00 PM
Bane I thanked Jim but not you, THANKS so much for doing that and I hope you like the Universal goodies! I did a little deflashing and I'm very tempted to spray on a light coat of primer just to pop out the detail a little more. Good luck with the cafe -

paul from minnesota
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Wicked Lester on October 27, 2008, 07:53:02 PM
Getting in on this way late. Looking for a repro purple witch and light green or yellow executioner. Don't have much to trade aside from a Dracula mini bust from the movie boxset ,Imperial Dracula and Playset mag featuring the MPC monsters.
Anyone hook me up? ???

WL
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: OldTimey on October 27, 2008, 08:01:59 PM
I missed out this year, so can I be first on the list for next Halloween?  ;D
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: hhwolfman on October 27, 2008, 09:17:18 PM
I would like a set please. HHW
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 28, 2008, 12:17:15 AM
Quote from: BANE on October 26, 2008, 11:41:31 AM
Of course I can get more.  They are down here every year!  I am sure there are still some on the shelves right now.  How many more do I have to get?  The only problem is shipping them.

Bane, if you can grab a few more bags of figures and get them to me, I'll take care of the rest. I don't think there's an actual count, just get what you can and once I have them I'll coordinate getting you some more trades for them.

Once again, these figures come two to a bag, one bag per trade. Only trade what you have extras of to help Matthew (Bane) decorate his monster themed cafe in Mexico. This year's figures only come in Purple and Orange.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Getter_1 on October 28, 2008, 12:34:17 PM
Is there a list of what Bane already has?  I was going to send some stuff but had wanted to get a full set.  It seems as tho taht's not likely but I would still send some stuff but I don't want to send duplicates.

This is all assuming I'm still even on the list to trade.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on November 01, 2008, 05:57:08 AM
Jim,
Mine arrived this morning. I love 'em! Very, very cool! Thank you Jim and Bane for all your work to make this trade gig happen! I've been like a kid; swapping heads over my morning coffee!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Bogey on November 01, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: chrisnurse on November 01, 2008, 05:57:08 AM
Jim,
Mine arrived this morning. I love 'em! Very, very cool! Thank you Jim and Bane for all your work to make this trade gig happen! I've been like a kid; swapping heads over my morning coffee!

:D
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on November 05, 2008, 12:27:29 PM
Welp....They are all gone here in Good ole Mexico.  Since I have been living here two years almost every store has had them so do not worry.  We will all do this again next year.

By the way Jim!  Did you put at the bottom of the box Attn: Matthew Green?  I haven`t received the box yet but hoping I will next week.

Gracias to all in advance!

Come and visit me at the Monster Cafe!  We just bought our liquor license so we can sell everything!  Got the refridgerators from Corona..Just waiting on more glasses from them but it looks like it could be two weeks and we will open.  25 tall walls with the paintings of the original Monster posters, some lifesized monsters built up and mounted on the wall etc.  Hope you guys can visit!  Anyone brings some universal monster merchandise for the exhibition gets a free meal and beer!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Wicked Lester on November 05, 2008, 06:53:44 PM
Got my Witch and Executioner today. Cool. 8) Thanks guys for making this happen.

WL
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Wicked Lester on November 05, 2008, 07:44:21 PM
BTW. These are pretty cool but since they are massed produced toys the heads on both of mine didn't sit right giving them a pencil neck look. Hole not near deep enough.So a little tip for anyone else finding this. Take a cordless drill and a 11/64 bit and slowly drill till you get the right depth and the head will sit flush with the shoulders. The top"pops" right on.Perfect.

WL
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on November 06, 2008, 02:29:37 AM
Yes the box has Attn: Matthew Green on the address label. I'm currently assembling a second box of trade items which will go out when it's full.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on November 19, 2008, 02:30:37 PM
I am totally blown away!  Finally received youse guys items! 

Thanks SO much!  The posters, Mole Man, the candies, the trucks everything!!!  Posable Monster, Unknown PRimate, Jim Bertges, Paul Koloc, Chris Nurse, Skylar Gahagan, Bobby Beeman, and Neoplastic....

Wow you guys.  My mexican wife could not believe the support from you guys for our cafe.  We should be open in two weeks.

Thanks again to Jim!  Outstanding.  Next year I will send triple the amount!

BANE
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on November 19, 2008, 03:42:21 PM
Glad you liked the stuff so far. Everyone is really enjoying the Pop Tops. There's another box to send out, but I'm waiting for just a few more trade items to fill it up before I ship.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 19, 2008, 04:42:36 PM
Quote from: BANE on November 05, 2008, 12:27:29 PM
Come and visit me at the Monster Cafe!  We just bought our liquor license so we can sell everything!  Got the refridgerators from Corona..Just waiting on more glasses from them but it looks like it could be two weeks and we will open.  25 tall walls with the paintings of the original Monster posters, some lifesized monsters built up and mounted on the wall etc.  Hope you guys can visit!  Anyone brings some universal monster merchandise for the exhibition gets a free meal and beer!

Pictures - We want to see pictures!!!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on November 20, 2008, 08:28:39 AM
Having tons of fun with my orange executioner and purple phantom! Now I have a serious craving for a complete set. "Collect them all" keeps resonating inside my head.

A monster sized salute to both Jim and Bane for bringing the troops one of the coolest exclusives ever! It pays to be a member of the UMA, but it also pays even more when you have generous members like Bane and Jim Bertges. Their time and effort invested in this project hasn't gone unnoticed!

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Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on November 20, 2008, 10:07:46 AM
I have no idea how to post pics on these mexican computers.  Can I just send them to someone´s email and they put it up here?
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Post by: Jim Bertges on November 20, 2008, 11:53:22 AM
Matthew, send your photos to me. My e-mail is listed here. I'll put them in my Photo Bucket album and post them for you.

I'm kinda surprised that we haven't seen a flood of these re-pops on eBay.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: chrisnurse on November 20, 2008, 04:04:49 PM
Quote from: fmofmpls on November 20, 2008, 08:28:39 AM
Having tons of fun with my orange executioner and purple phantom! Now I have a serious craving for a complete set. "Collect them all" keeps resonating inside my head.

A monster sized salute to both Jim and Bane for bringing the troops one of the coolest exclusives ever! It pays to be a member of the UMA, but it also pays even more when you have generous members like Bane and Jim Bertges. Their time and effort invested in this project hasn't gone unnoticed!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/nekrodave/icons/clap.gif)   

Here, here! Thanks guys, this was a very kind act indeed. They're utterly cool little critters! I love 'em! Can't wait to see the photos of the bar!
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: packy120353 on November 21, 2008, 10:35:45 PM
QuoteHaving tons of fun with my orange executioner and purple phantom!

Me too - Purple Pop Tops guarding the matchbox micro haunted house and related clutter! Thanks again Matthew and Jim.

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Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on November 22, 2008, 01:15:36 PM
Packy, it's nice to see your purple guyse "in action".
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Post by: fmofmpls on November 22, 2008, 01:24:36 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on November 22, 2008, 01:15:36 PM
Packy, it's nice to see your purple guyse "in action".

I'm glad somebody's toys are playing nice. My Executioner just decapitated my Phantom. Talk about unruly! I want a refund!

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Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: Jim Bertges on December 10, 2008, 06:03:43 PM
I just got some photos from Bane of his Monster Cafe. It looks just like the kind of place we should all go for lunch.

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Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: poseablemonster on December 10, 2008, 10:26:26 PM
Looks like it's coming along! 
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Post by: BANE on December 12, 2008, 05:14:59 PM
Thanks so much!  I have more pics soon.  Our artist built lifesized versions of Frankie, Them ants, and others.  We will open tomorrow!  The great thing about Mexico is that in these troubled economic times people STILL buy food and need a good stiff drink.
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on December 12, 2008, 05:26:01 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on December 10, 2008, 06:03:43 PM
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I'm working up an appetite for the Monster Cafe & Bar. The bar part is equally as exciting. I'd like to get hammered at that bar. Then again, I'd like to get hammered at any bar .. but I digress.

What may I ask is this Wolf Man figure seen in the above photo? Is it some kind of weird Mexi-monster bootleg?

Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: BANE on December 13, 2008, 09:13:58 PM
It doesn´t look like Lon chaney´s version?  That Wolfman is a lifesized version stuck to the wall...
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: fmofmpls on December 13, 2008, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: BANE on December 13, 2008, 09:13:58 PM
It doesn´t look like Lon chaney´s version?  That Wolfman is a lifesized version stuck to the wall...

Yes Bane, it does look like Chaney's version, but I was trying to figure out if this is a manufactured retail product, or a home made sculpture of some sort?
Title: Re: Ambassador from Saltillo Mexico with pop announcment.
Post by: mike c on December 15, 2008, 12:48:08 AM
Terry wrote:
"I'd like to get hammered at that bar."

Well Terry, I think if any UMA'ers went there, we'd be Universal-ly Hammer-ed.

(now ducking)

Looks like a VERY cool place!

Mike C.