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[Channel 4Thursday 3rd February 9.00 - 11.10pm]

For the benefit of UK viewers :

Channel 4
Thursday 3rd February 9.00 - 11.10pm

The Real Da Vinci Code

Documentary on the fact and fiction surrounding Dan Brown's international bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. Brown insists that although the work is fiction, much of the book is based on fact. But is the Catholic Church involved in an elaborate conspiracy? Is the Holy Grail held by a sinister society? Is the truth about the grail hidden in Leonardo's Last Supper? Tony Robinson tries to track down the truth.

CJD

My Minas Morgul (#4943 / 8500) arrived this morning.

I do like the green hue it has and it complements Minas Tirith nicely, though judging by the current eBay prices I am tempted to leave it in the box & sell it !

I love the smell of polystone in the morning.

CJD

Hi y'all,

Before putting them on eBay next weekend, I wanted to give forum members the first opportunity as I know they'll go to a good home :

I've got 10 sealed hobby boxes of the original set available at £80 each, plus £4.95 s&h UK / £5.95 overseas.

I've also got sealed hobby boxes of the Update set available at £31 each, plus the same s&h costs. These are the US edition that I got from Potomac, NOT the UK product from CI.

In addition, if anyone's interested I've also got the following :

Buffy : Women of Sunnydale at £30 per box
LOTR Trilogy Chrome at £40 per box
Star Wars Heritage (1st Wave) at £37 per box
Quotable Star Trek (Original Series) at £30 per box

Again, s&h costs to be added.

Just drop me a line if interested & we'll sort something out.

Thanks for looking.

CJD

Note to Mark & Roz.......

It may be worth adding 'Music' to this forum.

Anyway,

In years gone by (vinyl), whenever I bought a new album I would sit there listening & reading the lyrics. After about 4 or 5 listens, I'd have a good idea whether I liked the album or not. Those days have long gone, and I miss them.

However,

All I've listened to over the last few days is the new U2 album. Stunning. Sensational. Superb. Every listen increases my appreciation, it is wonderful.

The only thing that could beat this is a long awaited (and probably never to materialise) Pink Floyd album (but I am an old git).

Listen to HDDAAB - It is U2 from the 80's, no pretentions, no 'force down your thoat' messages, just rock at it's very best.

CJD
(Available for contract work for Q Magazine)

Ps 'Miracle Drug' will turn out to be one of the classics of the 00's

Never thought I'd post in here, but guess who I bumped into - literally -  not 20 minutes ago ?

There I am, out shopping for a birthday card for my g/f when my mobile rings. Usual situation, trying to answer the phone, put my cash in my pocket, turn off the iPod and subsequently not looking where I'm going.

The inevitable occurs; a bumping shoulders with someone else, who is also on a mobile call.

Mark Williams aka Mr Arthur Weasley !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recognised him immediately, but for some reason he didn't seem to know who I was  

I didn't even think to ask for an auto, but it would have been rude anyway as he was on a call.

Blimey....he ain't half ginger !

CJD

ok ok

 

I confess to knowing your motivation - I have a sealed PoA original box

Pah.....is that all ?  

CJD

Don't worry guys. The picture is a bit scary, but it's not the finished item. It is the finished sculpture, but the armour and other stuff is still to go on, along with the completed paint-job. It's just some work-in-progress pics from Sideshow to keep those of us who have it on pre-order quiet for a little longer !

It will look fantastic when finished, at just under 2' tall.

CJD

Bump for the updated list

CJD

I have a few small trades, if someone can help me out!

Have:

box topper BT2

foils R3, R5, R7


Need:

box toppers BT1 and BT3

foils R2, R6, R8

No need to trade, you can have the BT & R cards. I've got loads of 'em lying round.

I've probably got your address somewhere but send me a PM with the details & I'll get them off to you in the next few days.

CJD

We are MUCH more civilised down South - these kind of sport brawls rarely, if ever, occur down here

So you've never seen Aussie Rules then ?  

CJD

If anybody here would like me to take your bad luck away from you, maybe break a few mirrors, walk under a few ladders, give a swift kick to any black cats crossing my path (metaphorically speaking kitty lovers), then just let me know.

Do not, I repeat, do not allow me within.....Ooh shall we say the same time zone ?..... as your precious un-opened boxes or cases of Harry Potter Update.

I really want to like these cards, I really do. I don't want to criticise, so I'll bite my tongue and just leave you with this observation :

I've broken 4 cases.
3 of the case toppers are the same
I've got 6 Lupin coat costume cards
I've got 5 Sleeping Bag prop cards
I've only got 2 Creature cards............both the same

And to top it all off, I've only got 7 auto's, 3 of which are Percy Weasley, 2 are the Choir Conductor and the remaining 2 are Pansy Parkinson.

So out of the cards available in packs, I'm still missing :

11 Costume cards (48% of the set)
3 Prop cards (33%)
2 Creature cards (66%)
2 Film cel cards (22%)
and 13 autograph cards (81%) !!!!!

After breaking 4 cases.

Don't talk to me about random distribution  

CJD

One of the few decent cards I've pulled this week



CJD

[HAVE'S]

Sorry, I meant to say that everything on my HAVE'S list is also available for sale.

CJD

[HAVE'S]

(*) = Trade Pending

HAVE'S

Sirius In Jail Case-Loader

Chris Rankin / Percy Weasley Auto

Grim Fur Creature 796 / 880

Unfogging The Future Prop 529 / 930
Divination Class 349 / 930
Sleeping Bag Prop 389, 750, 756 & 854 / 1980

Cedric Diggory & Harry Potter Dual Costume 498 / 628
Ron's Woolly Jumper 024 / 731
Remus Lupin Jacket 779 (*) & 791 / 834
Neville Longbottom 217 & 597 / 1170
Cedric Diggory Costume 1113, 2087 & 2100 / 2173
Harry's Sweater 1403 & 2112 / 2173
Harry's Quidditch Costume 521, 1121 & 1124 / 2173
Remus Lupin  0205, 1007, 1104, 1352 & 1363 / 2900

Knight Bus Film Cells 861 & 891 / 900
Harry with Wand 223 & 813 / 900

WANT'S

Auto's - the big 4 + dual + David Bradley & Dawn French

Wanted Poster Prop
Fizzing Whizzbees
Marauders Map

Aunt Marge Costume
Draco Malfoy Costume
Hermione's Coat, Scarf & Cloak  
Cornelius Fudge
Harrys Grey T-Shirt & Cloak
George Weasley Costume

Courtyard 35mm Film cell cards

CJD

Thanks CJD, that was a bit below par!

We are still missing some of the film cards pics for the price guide (alas the scanner has gone to silicon heaven (it's where all the dead calculators go too)

And we need redemption card pics... then we should be up to date on the price guide

Yes, it was a pretty naff case.

And speaking of redemptions; I haven't got one yet so could someone tell me what the cut-off date for the redemption auto's is please.

Ta

CJD

[Case 2]

Case 2

19 x Base Sets plus remainders.
2 x Box-Topper sets plus remainders
4 x Foil Sets plus remainders
1 x Case Topper (Harry & Buckbeak)

Auto's
Genevieve Gaunt / Pansy Parkinson

Prop Cards
Unfogging the Future (529/930)
Sleeping Bag (750/1980)

Costume Cards
Slytherin Tie (031/380)
Ron's Woolly Jumper (024/731)
Remus Lupin (074/834)
Neville Longbottom (0597/1170)
Harry Potters Quidditch Outfit (0512/2173)
Remus Lupin Jacket (1007/2900)
Remus Lupin Jacket (1352/2900)

Creature Cards
Grim Fur (796/880)

35mm Film Cells
1 x Werewolf (792/900)
1 x Harry with Wand (223/900)

Roz / Mark,

You don't appear to have the Harry Film Cell listed, so here's a pic for you to use.



So in summary :

1 Auto's, 2 Prop Cards, 7 Costume Cards, 1 Creature Card & 2 Film Cell Cards

Just wondering if anyone on this board has a set for sale before I go to ebay

If so, could you please PM me price and shipping to Australia - thanks

I do believe I am quite trustworthy - Roz has my details if I try to do a runner

FTY

Hiya,

I can do you a set for £8.00, inclusive of p&p to Oz.

LMK

CJD

[Case 1]

Case 1

18 x Base Sets plus remainders.
2 x Box-Topper sets plus BT1 & BT2
5 x Foil Sets plus R1, R2, R3, R6, R7 & R8
1 x Case Topper (Sirius In Jail)

Auto's
Warwick Davies / Choir Conductor
Chris Rankin / Percy Weasley

Prop Cards
Unfogging the Future (290/930)
Divination Class (349/930)
Sleeping Bag (380/1980)

Costume Cards
Cedric & Harry Dual Card (069/628)
Remus Lupin (779/834)
Harry Potter's Quidditch Outfit (0233/1143)
Harry Potter's Sweater (0171/2173)
Harry Potters Quidditch Outfit (0521/2173)
Cedric Diggory's Quidditch Robe (2087/2173)
Remus Lupin Jacket (1104/2900)

35mm Film Cells
2 x Knight Bus (861 & 891/900)
1 x Leaky Cauldron (214/900)

So in summary :

2 Auto's, 3 Prop Cards, 7 Costume Cards & 3 Film Cell Cards

Not bad.

CJD

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

That's lovely!

Yes it is, isn't it !  

CJD

I'll do a proper case breakdown shortly, but I had to post this first :

Unfogging the Future 290/930, with a fantastic, centred 'E' or 'F'.....my guess is 'E'



CJD