Mysterious Stranger Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 I just got an update on the Super Secret Bonus Secret Santa gift and it is amazing. The recipient has been chosen thanks to a random number draw by the board's own Shanester. This should be going out by the weekend and the recipient should hopefully have it before Christmas. So how is this going for everyone? I've gotten a few shipping confirmations so I know gifts are on their way. And we have one confirmed to have arrived. If you are having any problems or questions or anything please feel free to contact me via PM. I want this to be fun for everyone so if you're stressing about something let me see if I can help. Cool? Alright, carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I have received what appears to be part 1 of my Secret Santa gift. Part 1 Never before have I received a Christmas tree as a present, and it is quite awesome! Will have to update to see what Part 2 will be....... I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Mine arrived a while ago but I've only just recently been able to open it. Inside was the entire Alien Series 3, a Luke's Toy Store accessories bin and one of the concrete pillars which I can't wait to put together. Great gift and thanks to (who I can only assume is) Luke for being a fantastic Santa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 38 minutes ago, NerdyTrev said: Mine arrived a while ago but I've only just recently been able to open it. Inside was the entire Alien Series 3, a Luke's Toy Store accessories bin and one of the concrete pillars which I can't wait to put together. Great gift and thanks to (who I can only assume is) Luke for being a fantastic Santa! Wasn't me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, luke314pi said: Wasn't me. Curiouser and curiouser...... Well I have no clue who it was in that case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk13 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I received my Secret Santa gift last Friday and it was perfect. Here's what I scored: I needed all of these figures, especially the Cthulhu and Glow Cthulhu chase. I went around all weekend putting the The Great Old One into song. "It's beginning to look a lot like Lovecraft" and "Oh, what a feeling! Cthulhu on the ceiling!", were just a couple fo the lines that I was singing, and receiving strangle looks for. From the address, I'm going to guess Mystery Man as my Secret Santa. Right or wrong, I want to say thanks because the gift was awesome and a much needed addition to my collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 hours ago, pk13 said: I received my Secret Santa gift last Friday and it was perfect. Here's what I scored: I needed all of these figures, especially the Cthulhu and Glow Cthulhu chase. I went around all weekend putting the The Great Old One into song. "It's beginning to look a lot like Lovecraft" and "Oh, what a feeling! Cthulhu on the ceiling!", were just a couple fo the lines that I was singing, and receiving strangle looks for. From the address, I'm going to guess Mystery Man as my Secret Santa. Right or wrong, I want to say thanks because the gift was awesome and a much needed addition to my collection! You only knew it was me because we trade so much that you see my address all the time! So nyah!? Very glad you like! Very happy you liked them. In the info I got about your wants, it said "nothing with ants in the box"... so that should explain the box illustration. Wasbit you that got a box crawling with ants one year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 7 hours ago, pk13 said: I received my Secret Santa gift last Friday and it was perfect. Here's what I scored: I needed all of these figures, especially the Cthulhu and Glow Cthulhu chase. I went around all weekend putting the The Great Old One into song. "It's beginning to look a lot like Lovecraft" and "Oh, what a feeling! Cthulhu on the ceiling!", were just a couple fo the lines that I was singing, and receiving strangle looks for. From the address, I'm going to guess Mystery Man as my Secret Santa. Right or wrong, I want to say thanks because the gift was awesome and a much needed addition to my collection! Those Cthulhu are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 So happy to see packages arriving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk13 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 9 hours ago, Mystery Man said: Very happy you liked them. In the info I got about your wants, it said "nothing with ants in the box"... so that should explain the box illustration. Wasbit you that got a box crawling with ants one year? Haha, yeah, that was me. I opened a box containing an ebay auction that I won, quickly checked to make sure that it did in fact contain minimates, and was quickly overtaken by a swarm of toy-crazy ants. It's become much more funny with some passing of time. In the moment. it was an absolute horror show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, pk13 said: Haha, yeah, that was me. I opened a box containing an ebay auction that I won, quickly checked to make sure that it did in fact contain minimates, and was quickly overtaken by a swarm of toy-crazy ants. It's become much more funny with some passing of time. In the moment. it was an absolute horror show. Okay, not to drag this off topic, but I gotta know - what did you leave for feedback? "Good communication, fast shipping, unexpected swarm of ants in the box, would buy from again" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I got mine yesterday. I got Predator Minimates! Which is absolutely awesome! Also, Marvel wave 68, which i am pretty sure I had, but honestly, everything has gone in a giant box for the last 2 years so I can't be 100% certain. I think my SS was Mysterious Stranger (if so, it just means we swapped) If that's the case, THANK YOU! My second guess is Jatta Pake, but he hasn't been around in a while, like me. Which is why I'm guessing mysterious Stranger. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk13 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Mysterious Stranger said: Okay, not to drag this off topic, but I gotta know - what did you leave for feedback? "Good communication, fast shipping, unexpected swarm of ants in the box, would buy from again" I didn't leave any feedback or send a message. I was pretty amazed/angry about the whole thing, but it seemed like a bad idea to poke the ant-mailing bear. I mean, dude had my address. What happens if I leave negative feedback or ask "wtf is the deal with ants?". The next step could've been a box of spiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 7 hours ago, pk13 said: I didn't leave any feedback or send a message. I was pretty amazed/angry about the whole thing, but it seemed like a bad idea to poke the ant-mailing bear. I mean, dude had my address. What happens if I leave negative feedback or ask "wtf is the deal with ants?". The next step could've been a box of spiders. Waspssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Paco Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) I am so blessed. My Secret Santa was very kind and generous. I got more than I expected. I got full set of eight Dr. Strange Mates. I got the full set of eight 2016 Ghostbusters Mates. And I got a WONDERFUL bonus. And my bonus was a Custom Character from Star Trek the Next Generation I was so excited to see this custom. I have been working on Star Trek Customs and could never find the right look for LT CMDR Shelby. This is perfect. There was a note: He even used a clever return address on the package: The way the box was packed, if I had not seen the note, I would have missed Shelby. I am totally thrilled and glad the package got to me at my office before I left today as I am off work until January 3rd after today. This totally made my Christmas. I really do feel that my Secret Santa is none other than Luke Porter. The handwriting on the note matches a custom sketch card he sent me a while back. Thank you so much Luke. Thank you for Mysterious Stranger for running the 2016 Secret Santa. I appreciate everything. I hope that next year will allow me more time to be a larger part of this community. Merry Christmas and Bless you everyone! Edited December 22, 2016 by Captain Paco add photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Looks like most everyone has received their gifts. I'm waiting on a couple more confirmations then we can put this one on the shelf until next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 56 minutes ago, Captain Paco said: I really do feel that my Secret Santa is none other than Luke Porter. The handwriting on the note matches a custom sketch card he sent me a while back. Thank you so much Luke. Thank you for Mysterious Stranger for running the 2016 Secret Santa. I appreciate everything. I hope that next year will allow me more time to be a larger part of this community. Merry Christmas and Bless you everyone! Nice detective work on the handwriting! Yes it was me, and I'm so glad you liked everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Posting an update, as I have received the second part of my gift....... And boy, is it a doozy! First off, was a bit of candy - Next, some stickers, Lego Disney Minifig and A Blindbag Star Wars Micromachine - Next, Rocket and Groot Hotwheels - Next, Secret Wars Zombies and Netflix Daredevil Box sets - Next, a plethora of loose mates - And lastly, the Lego Carbonite-Freezing Chamber! - I am absolutely floored with my gifts! So much awesome stuff! The Lego set and the Hotwheels were actually big wants of mine that I either missed or just didn't get around to picking up. As for who my Secret Santa is, I think I am familiar with the address where the gift came from, but for the life of me and can't figure out how or why I know it. I would have researched my messages, but have lost a lot of them when the site got redone. So as of now, I am uncertain as to who my Secret Santa is...... but I would like to give a huge Thank you for all of the gifts, you truly went out of your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I got mine a few days ago but hadnt had time to open it, but i just did. i got 5 custom stickered "holiday" mates and a wave 57 nova corps centurion to add to my troops I believe my Secret Santa is Captain Paco thanks Cap'n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I usually don't need any officially released Minimates, so I always put a wish list of custom Minimates on my Secret Santa wants list, along with other non-Minimate things. I love having customs that other people make, and I certainly don't have time to make them for myself anymore. A few years ago, BrobotC blew me away by making every single request on my list. And this year, a different Secret Santa has done it again! First up is Secret Wars "God" Doctor Doom (who was on my list) and Invisible Woman (who was not, which made it an even better surprise!): Next is Weapon X as Apocalypse from the AoA run in Uncanny X-Force and "The Maker" Ultimate Reed Richards: And if those amazing customs weren't enough, I got a TPB of a series I have been wanting to read: Some adorable ornaments for our Christmas tree (my kids loved these): And some Greek candy: There was even more candy, but... A HUGE thanks to Kostisfire for these awesome presents, especially for the hard work that went into these customs! I love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloDelorean Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Wow! Those look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I'm really glad you liked them! I'm also relieved to see that the customs made it all in one piece, and without any paint being chipped off. Have a great New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar17 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Here is my haul, which arrived right before Christmas. Super cool reversible wrapping paper & tons of 'mates -- I can't even pick my fave cuz of all the goodness! Thanks, Mattallica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Just waiting on one more recipient confirmation then I'll start dishing out Feedback for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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