THE CLUBHOUSE

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It's been quite the year (and-a-bit) for Maiden stuff.

• • The basic stamp set turned up in perfect condition on Feb 2nd.
  • The framed set finally shipped March 2nd.
  • We BOTH have the "minis" statues that have an estimated ship date of June.
  • And now, after 23 years, I finally find a reliable seller with a MINT CONDITION "Brave New World" picture disc at a reasonable price

I was so excited about the prospect of getting this, I actually got up at 7:30am this-morning (I usually lie in on a Sunday morning) to watch the auction end at 8am my time.

Needless to say, I was floored to get it at the opening bid price given what these tend to go for in this condition

Just has to ship from a very nice lady (we exchanged messages before the auction ended) in York, UK, to me (possibly direct, possibly via my parents - we're negotiating now).

SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy

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Congrats on that Spike.

Glad I never got bit by the PD bug. I have a few of them from the 80's that I found in record shops, but never pursued any others.
The prices they command are eye-opening at times.

tay666 wrote:Congrats on that Spike.

Glad I never got bit by the PD bug. I have a few of them from the 80's that I found in record shops, but never pursued any others.
The prices they command are eye-opening at times.

Ta muchly.

It will be my FIRST. There are TONS that Maiden released, but none have really appealed other than this one.

There are plenty of albums I'd happily buy as picture discs, but don't exist (like MOST of Motörhead's catalogue!)

I've started paying the extra for vinyl lately (especially if it's coloured stuff) as I feel guilty getting to hear releases for free via YouTube etc., so even though vinyl is more expensive than CD's, I just appreciate it more (cos' - well - 80's memories!)

And the history behind this one (for the entire family) is so strong that I HAD to buy it. We emigrated to Canada in June 2000 just after this was released - so obviously had other things on our minds when it was originally available Combining the fact that (to us) this is Maiden's "return to glory" (we still think this is one of their top 3 albums) with the relevance of the title given our emigrating, it has always held a special place in our hearts.

Ma wee lad (not so small these days!) has kindly chipped in part of the cost as part of my belated Christmas present . . . which makes it even more special

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I do rank that album very highly. It's definitely top 5. I can't really rank more than that, as the top 5 are constantly swapping positions.
The five are
TNOTB, POM, DOD, BNW, IM
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SIT, SSOASS, PS, TBOS, Killers rounding out the top 10.

Just checked. The four picture discs I have are
Powerslave
Stranger in a Strange Land
and two different interviews. One of them is saw shaped.

This got me to thinking, I really should work on that section of my site. I still don't have any of that stuff up on there yet.

HMMMMmmmm . . . thinking carefully . . . I KNOW what my "equivalencies" would be - but what would be the best way of presenting/stating/sharing them?

Gimmee a wee sec.


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Yeah - my top 5 (in chronological order) were EASY to choose, and would be:

• • • 1982 - The Number Of The Beast
    • 1984 - Powerslave
    • 1986 - Somewhere In Time
    • 2000 - Brave New World
    • 2021 - Senjutsu

Couldn't decide on the rest to make a top 10 as the top 5 are such phenomenal standouts.

PS: The framed stamp collection turned up yesterday morning - glass completely smashed, because they only used shredded paper (not bubble wrap), and it was in a box that wasn't thick enough to offer the level of protection it needed Needless to say, I'm in touch with the Royal Mail's "customer service"


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Heavy Metal Spike wrote:Needless to say, I'm in touch with the Royal Mail's "customer service"


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Good luck with that.

Heavy Metal Spike wrote:Needless to say, I'm in touch with the Royal Mail's "customer service"

• • tay666 wrote:Good luck with that.

Ah - you know me by now bud - like a terrier with a bone, a Scotsman with a pint, Jason Walker with a bad movie :arrow: it SHALL be mine despite all efforts to discourage me or persuade me otherwise!


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tay666 wrote:Just checked. The four picture discs I have are
Powerslave
Stranger in a Strange Land
and two different interviews. One of them is saw shaped.

This got me to thinking, I really should work on that section of my site. I still don't have any of that stuff up on there yet.

I was wrong, I have 3 interview picture discs. And this discussion did get me to finish that page after all these years.
https://www.tylisaari.com/misc/imcol/record.htm

tay666 wrote:I was wrong, I have 3 interview picture discs. And this discussion did get me to finish that page after all these years.
https://www.tylisaari.com/misc/imcol/record.htm

Nice!

And MAN do I remember that crazy light-up costume Bruce wore on the Somewhere In Time tour

I've never seen much video from that tour - and seem to remember them saying they didn't do official stuff


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From what I remember, all the stuff they shot from that tour didn't turn out well. I heard they shot video from a lot of the shows, but for one reason or another things didn't come out well.

tay666 wrote:From what I remember, all the stuff they shot from that tour didn't turn out well. I heard they shot video from a lot of the shows, but for one reason or another things didn't come out well.

It was probably that outfit - Bruce moaned about it constantly on the tour & in the press - said it was always breaking down.

Worked fine at the Birmingham Odeon gig though (all THREE nights)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGAoDWZ7YqE

Bruce performing Tears of the Dragon with orchestra from last week!

Heavy Metal Spike wrote:Needless to say, I'm in touch with the Royal Mail's "customer service"

• • tay666 wrote:Good luck with that.

• • • • Heavy Metal Spike wrote:Ah - you know me by now bud - like a terrier with a bone, a Scotsman with a pint, Jason Walker with a bad movie :arrow: it SHALL be mine despite all efforts to discourage me or persuade me otherwise!

Ah - the spoils of war . . . replacement arrived today (in perfect condition) . . .

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With the all-important extra Birmingham UK 2018 memory . . .

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And ALSO from the previous page :arrow: http://theclubhouse1.net/phpBB3/viewtop ... &start=134

I forgot to post that THIS wee beastie had turned up a couple of weeks ago. The seller added yet more happy memories to go with the ones already associated with this album.

MINT condition

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Congrats!
Glad you got all your goodies.

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Not for me - but my Son is certainly interested :arrow: https://www.sideshow.com/brands/iron-maiden

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Yeah, no.

Too expensive, and I already have garage kits of these exact subjects and poses.

Speaking of too expensive and I already have most of them in GK form, there is another kickstarter for licensed miniatures.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ko ... collection

I wouldn't mind the Powerslave diorama, or the Stranger bust, but 1/12 is too small, and the price is way too high.
$70 + shipping for a 3" tall bust, no thanks.
It's a shame too, because they did manage to give him some attitude with some of the sculpts.
I'd pay that much for something twice the size, or even better, quarter scale.

tay666 wrote:Yeah, no.

Too expensive, and I already have garage kits of these exact subjects and poses.

Speaking of too expensive and I already have most of them in GK form, there is another kickstarter for licensed miniatures.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ko ... collection

I wouldn't mind the Powerslave diorama, or the Stranger bust, but 1/12 is too small, and the price is way too high.
$70 + shipping for a 3" tall bust, no thanks.
It's a shame too, because they did manage to give him some attitude with some of the sculpts.
I'd pay that much for something twice the size, or even better, quarter scale.

• 1) I have John's (raydrz) paintup of the GK "Powerslave" bust, so NOTHING will ever REPLACE that in my heart, but I may get the bust depending on price.
  
  2) I ordered the "Trooper" statue about 30mins after seeing the original notification - my Son claimed this as a bit of a graduation present (15% paid as NRD, I'll worry about the rest next year )
  
  3) I'll go look at that new link you shared in a few mins (ta) . . .
  
  4) Also preordered this (pic below) last week and forgot to post about it :arrow: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/241087

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