VGCollect 2024 Secret Santa!

[koemo1]

yeah sure! I'll try my best to be there 

[dhaabi]

Since it seems like it may just be ferraroso, koemo1, and I who are planning to have some sort of video call, I'll go ahead and send out a group message so details can be discussed. My availability is flexible, so if there is a better time that can be agreed upon (since I know that's an early morning hour for koemo1), we can figure that out together.

If anyone else is interested in attending, let us know.

[koemo1]

I won't be able to join due to the hospitalisation of my mom. I'm very sorry

[dhaabi]

We'll be postponing a group gift-opening meeting until sometime next weekend. koemo1 may or may not be able to join then either, but at least the opportunity for them to is still present.

As I said, koemo1, I'm wishing you and your family all the best!

[telly]

Alright no one has posted their gifts yet so I'm going to kick things off. I received my package yesterday and was incredibly happy with what I received.

https://imgur.com/a/AuVlgZ5

Dredge (Switch)
Outer Wilds (Switch)
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD (PS4)

Both Dredge and Outer Wilds were sealed. I also got a fun luggage tag (which I'm actually going to put on my suitcase as I just have a piece of yarn on it currently  )

Thank you so much to my Santa!!!! I have a feeling who it is but I'm not going to say. 

[dhaabi]

Last to receive, first to open maybe? I'm curious what everyone received, so hopefully others share too!

[ferraroso]

I haven't opened my box yet either...
Are we still planning do do a live or may I open it? Haha

[dhaabi]

I haven't opened my box yet either...
Are we still planning do do a live or may I open it? Haha

I had sent out a message to you and koemo1 a few days ago about time availability for this weekend, but I never gained a reply. I'm not sure what the status of the situation going on in koemo1's personal life may be, so they may not be available during that window. But after this weekend, I won't be available for a meeting, so I'll be opening my gift regardless by Sunday night local time.

[ferraroso]

I had sent out a message to you and koemo1 a few days ago about time availability for this weekend, but I never gained a reply. I'm not sure what the status of the situation going on in koemo1's personal life may be, so they may not be available during that window. But after this weekend, I won't be available for a meeting, so I'll be opening my gift regardless by Sunday night local time.

Sorry, dhaabi.
I had seen your message, but forgot to confirm my availability.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to join you, so I'll probably open my box when I get home later today.
I'll make sure to post a photo and my impressions here!

Sorry again.

[puddingm]

Have been really busy and not being able to read all the messages until now .

Have also opened my package and special thanks to jason for going above & beyond by sending a large package across the globe together with all the games + extras .

• Pepper Grinder
• Kingdom Dome (sealed)
• Apollo Justice
• Game magazines + Books!

[ferraroso]

I finally had some time to open and contemplate my gift today and I gotta say its one of the most amazing video game related presents anyone has even given me!
I wasn't expecting it AT ALL.



I had never even seen one of these in person and receiving it as a gift is absolutely insane!
Now I need to find a power suply unit for it though... Haha
If anyone can help me in finding one compatible with a this specific model (CDI450), please let me know.

I'm so happy for being part of this community!
Happy holidays to everyone! And a special one to my Secret Santa koemo1 and to dhaabi for organising everything this year again!

[dhaabi]

I'm glad to finally join in this year as a participant! ferraroso did a great job at selecting a variety of items! Here's what they are:

- Buile Baku
- Fushigi Deka
- I.Q Intelligent Qube
- Mystic Ark: Maboroshi Gekijo
- Oh! Bakyuun (sealed!)
- Pipo Saru 2001
- Rimokokoron
- Volfoss
- Pokémon Snack Megabox
- Super Mario Cola & Melon Soda Gummy
- Super Mario Chocolate

Sometimes, I forget just how cheap games are in Japan. Also, some of these items look and feel practically new. I'm looking forward to play through these! There's a language barrier for a few of them, but there may be a time someday where I can play them with a friend of mine if we can get our schedules cleared and aligned and I can get everything needed to stream.

Also, I don't think I've received a parcel of any kind as well-packaged as I have with this one. All of that bubble wrap was so appreciated! Thank you so much, ferraroso!

[dhaabi]

Now I need to find a power suply unit for it though... Haha
If anyone can help me in finding one compatible with a this specific model (CDI450), please let me know.

That's quite the gift to send, koemo1! Hopefully you can try it out soon. This may be the right power supply cord? Although it's not exactly the cheapest, it was the only one I was able to find. Maybe cheaper listings will appear in time.
https://www.ebay.nl/itm/387460842046