General and Gaming => General => Topic started by: soera on November 04, 2014, 09:28:07 am
Title: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 04, 2014, 09:28:07 am
Its that time boys and girls. Im going to run this like I did last year. :) Im putting up the thread 11/4 and there will be a week to sign up. After that, Ill send out messages to who has who and you have 3 weeks to find a gift and get that sucka in the mail. In order to participate, you have to be a member before today's date or be verified by someone who is a legit veteran here. The spending limit is about $30 and shipping should be considered. Overseas is welcome to join but, after last year's issue, please be expecting a long shipping/receiving time. Wish list can be entirely gaming or mixed or whatever. Once you add your name here, PM me your wish list so that its ready when the cutoff time is done ... and with that, lets begin! *Since it was brought up* When you email the wishlist, put in your address and whichever name you want it addressed to.
1. Soera - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 2. Cstorm - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 3. Scott - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 4. Turf - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 5. Disgaeniac - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 6. Tpugmire - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 7. Dashv - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 8. Koemo1 - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 9. Redblaze57 - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 10. Foxhack - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 11. Desocietas - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 12. Argyle - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 13. Pacpix - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 14. Naicigam - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 15. Kashell - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 16. Doctorlaudanum - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received 17. Matt - Address and wishlist ready - Package mailed - Package received
Sign ups are done! I will get the pair ups done on 11/11
Pair ups are done! You got 3 weeks (updated from 2) to get your gift into the mail. Please PM me once your gift is mailed and the tracking info.
All right, VGCollect, this is another 100% completed SS thread. Hope you guys had a good holiday!!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: cstorm on November 04, 2014, 09:33:43 am
2. cstorm
I'm relatively new here, but this sounds really awesome! I'd love to participate!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: scott on November 04, 2014, 10:10:30 am
I'm in
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: davifus on November 04, 2014, 10:12:16 am
Before I PM
I just wanted to know if I understood how this Secret Santa is working >We PM >We make our list of Game/Etc that would cost someone roughfully around $30 w/t shipping. (is there limit on how many things we put on the list? More option means easier for the other person to find a good deal on it?) >We are given another person wish list and we have 2 weeks to purchase this "item" regardless if its new or not. >We ship it to their address or do we send it to one person and the one person ships it out to everyone else?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 04, 2014, 10:19:40 am
I just wanted to know if I understood how this Secret Santa is working >We PM >We make our list of Game/Etc that would cost someone roughfully around $30 w/t shipping. (is there limit on how many things we put on the list? More option means easier for the other person to find a good deal on it?) >We are given another person wish list and we have 2 weeks to purchase this "item" regardless if its new or not. >We ship it to their address or do we send it to one person and the one person ships it out to everyone else?
That's pretty much it. You give a gift and get a gift. It's fun.
Sign me up. I like giving stuff.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 04, 2014, 10:54:28 am
I just wanted to know if I understood how this Secret Santa is working >We PM Yes >We make our list of Game/Etc that would cost someone roughly around $30 w/t shipping. (is there limit on how many things we put on the list? More option means easier for the other person to find a good deal on it?) There is no limit on how many items you can ask for. >We are given another person wish list and we have 2 weeks to purchase this "item" regardless if its new or not. Yep. Once the sign up time has expired, I will pick people (not necessarily paired up ... you most likely will not be shipping to the same person that ships to you) and I will email the selected person's wish list to you. >We ship it to their address or do we send it to one person and the one person ships it out to everyone else? You will get the other person's name (or avatar name, whichever they prefer) and their address. I dont want to be paying for all the shipping for everyone!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 04, 2014, 11:00:57 am
I'm in again.
It doesn't have to be strictly wishlist items though, davifus...if it did, no one would be surprised by their gifts ;)
The majority of us know each other's tastes well enough to be able to pretty safely surprise them w/ something that they'll like ;D
I'm about to empty my wishlist AND, I won't be buying my gift off of someone else's either 8)
Down w/ predictability!
Up w/ surprise!
PM coming soon, Brad
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 04, 2014, 11:37:19 am
I'm in again. Also, to make it easier on everyone, when you make up your wish list, try to include a couple of things currently available at retail. Some folks are pretty busy and don't have time to hunt all over.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 04, 2014, 11:48:33 am
So, we need to spend at least 30 dollars on the person? Or can it be less/more depending on the gift?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 04, 2014, 11:56:17 am
Im in but i can only send PAL games, is that an issue?
It might be.
The last time we did this we tried to keep it to North America only due to high shipping costs. Some of us can't afford to ship stuff out of the US - even to Canada. Stupid USPS. -_-
And in I guess.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 04, 2014, 01:16:47 pm
Im in but i can only send PAL games, is that an issue?
It might be.
The last time we did this we tried to keep it to North America only due to high shipping costs. Some of us can't afford to ship stuff out of the US - even to Canada. Stupid USPS. -_-
True, but - we might have enough Canadian & European users to pair up w/ each other now; no?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 04, 2014, 02:47:15 pm
I'm in :)
I had a lot of fun hunting down games I normally wouldn't be looking for myself.
I recall that we allowed for pre-owned games, as long as they were in good and complete condition (unless the wishlist indicates cart-only is ok for completion purposes).
But I agree that including some retail-available items would be great because we don't all have access to good thrift stores or are interested in doing the eBay thing.
Also, it doesn't have to be strictly games - game-related books, DVDs, and collectibles have been on some wishlists before. I think it's good to have a long wishlist to give the other person lots of options :)
We should probably make sure people include their names inside the gift package (sometimes people gave away who they were in their return address) so that the recipient knows who their Secret Santa was. Also, some folks wait 'till xmas to open them while others don't. If you open it early, you can reveal who your SS was after xmas so that people don't figure out who they got by deductive reasoning.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 04, 2014, 02:59:45 pm
Wish list can be basically anything you would be happy to receive as a gift (within reason).
As far as Pal vs NTSC, If I get multiple people in a certain non US region, I will try to pair them up as close as possible to minimize shipping costs/issues.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 04, 2014, 03:02:40 pm
Also, here is a link to the 20+ pages of last year's thread for the newer people to read. :)
I'm still debating about whether or not I'm in for this. Just based on previous SS experiences, I ended up with some really -REALLY- crappy gifts. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit spoiled, but they were just awful. I'll have a final answer later.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 04, 2014, 03:43:52 pm
I'm in, but no idea what to say for a wishlist. Anything cool PS1/PS2/PS3 that's not in my collection? Any JRPG strategy guides not in my collection? Is that narrow enough?
I'm easy like the proverbial Sunday morning. :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 04, 2014, 03:46:40 pm
I'm still debating about whether or not I'm in for this. Just based on previous SS experiences, I ended up with some really -REALLY- crappy gifts. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit spoiled, but they were just awful. I'll have a final answer later.
I think everyone got something they wanted. I didn't see any duds. Check out last year's thread. We all showed stuff off.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: burningdoom on November 04, 2014, 04:08:19 pm
Sorry guys. I loved doing it last year, A LOT! But I just don't have the money this year. My baby is due right around Christmas, and we're gonna need all the money we can get.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 04, 2014, 04:15:41 pm
I'm still debating about whether or not I'm in for this. Just based on previous SS experiences, I ended up with some really -REALLY- crappy gifts. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit spoiled, but they were just awful. I'll have a final answer later.
I think everyone got something they wanted. I didn't see any duds. Check out last year's thread. We all showed stuff off.
How did...how did some of those gifts not exceed the 30 dollar limit? If there's any illegal activity involved in this SS-ing then I want no part of it!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 04, 2014, 04:19:27 pm
Sending my wishlist is like sending the link like this: http://vgcollect.com/wishlist/koemo1 but then in the mail?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 04, 2014, 05:46:51 pm
I'm still debating about whether or not I'm in for this. Just based on previous SS experiences, I ended up with some really -REALLY- crappy gifts. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit spoiled, but they were just awful. I'll have a final answer later.
I think everyone got something they wanted. I didn't see any duds. Check out last year's thread. We all showed stuff off.
How did...how did some of those gifts not exceed the 30 dollar limit? If there's any illegal activity involved in this SS-ing then I want no part of it!
I know I cheated a little. I gave someone a single $40+ game, but I spent less than the limit. No one complained that I know of. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: seanmacys on November 04, 2014, 05:47:31 pm
Where can I have someone verify I'm legit? I'm not active on this forum so i don't really know anyone, I came here because of one of Metal Jesus Rocks' videos.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 04, 2014, 06:05:58 pm
I'm still debating about whether or not I'm in for this. Just based on previous SS experiences, I ended up with some really -REALLY- crappy gifts. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit spoiled, but they were just awful. I'll have a final answer later.
I think everyone got something they wanted. I didn't see any duds. Check out last year's thread. We all showed stuff off.
How did...how did some of those gifts not exceed the 30 dollar limit? If there's any illegal activity involved in this SS-ing then I want no part of it!
I know I cheated a little. I gave someone a single $40+ game, but I spent less than the limit. No one complained that I know of. :D
Yeah, I guess that the value of what I gave was > $30 -but- keep in mind that w/ a site like this w/ collections & collectors like us...many of us have doubles, triples, etc of games we got when they were a lot cheaper than what it would have cost to buy them last X-Mas.
I know that the Rhapsody I gave to Brad was something he'd been looking for & I had 2 or 3 of them & I threw in some swag to spice it up a bit.
tl;dr
I didn't have to leave my house (except to mail it), buy/order anything, spend any more money, etc to put my gift together and...I suspect that this was the same case for others here, as well!
Nothing illegal; honest! 8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 04, 2014, 06:07:03 pm
Where can I have someone verify I'm legit? I'm not active on this forum so i don't really know anyone, I came here because of one of Metal Jesus Rocks' videos.
Hit the Intro Thread. Get to know folks. That's a good place to start. Welcome.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 04, 2014, 06:19:51 pm
I'm in, but no idea what to say for a wishlist. Anything cool PS1/PS2/PS3 that's not in my collection? Any JRPG strategy guides not in my collection? Is that narrow enough?
I'm easy like the proverbial Sunday morning. :P
I think it's helpful to include that on your write-up for your wishlist :) Gives your SS that many more options.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 04, 2014, 06:21:26 pm
I'm still debating about whether or not I'm in for this. Just based on previous SS experiences, I ended up with some really -REALLY- crappy gifts. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit spoiled, but they were just awful. I'll have a final answer later.
I think everyone got something they wanted. I didn't see any duds. Check out last year's thread. We all showed stuff off.
How did...how did some of those gifts not exceed the 30 dollar limit? If there's any illegal activity involved in this SS-ing then I want no part of it!
I definitely went over the $30 limit, but that was my choice. I wasn't expecting anyone to do it for me - I just wanted to give more because I felt like it :) My recipient was definitely happy, and that was enough for me :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 04, 2014, 07:34:21 pm
I need to clarify something. Ive gotten a few messages of people just linking me their wishlist. Some of them are 100s of items with a lot of them over the limit. Its easier with a written wishlist.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: davifus on November 04, 2014, 07:52:45 pm
I thought it was suppose to be a written wishlist? not the one from VGC?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: redblaze57 on November 04, 2014, 08:29:57 pm
Just a little heads up keep in mind what you have on the wishlist you sent and watch what your recipient is getting while this goes on. I was going to give Bayonetta as part of my gift then the guy happened to buy it so I had to change my plan.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on November 04, 2014, 11:35:39 pm
This was a lot of fun last year, I'm definitely in!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 05, 2014, 09:54:59 am
I've been reading through last year's thread. Man, this was fun last year. I'm hoping everyone has as much fun as they did last year. Remember, this is all about giving... especially if you draw my name. ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 05, 2014, 10:41:06 am
I've been reading through last year's thread. Man, this was fun last year. I'm hoping everyone has as much fun as they did last year. Remember, this is all about giving... especially if you're lucky enough to draw disgaeniac's name. ;D
QFT ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 05, 2014, 10:53:43 am
I've been reading through last year's thread. Man, this was fun last year. I'm hoping everyone has as much fun as they did last year. Remember, this is all about giving... especially if you're lucky enough to draw disgaeniac's name. ;D
QFT ;D
I hope I draw your name. I'm going to send you the same thing Brad got last year, a polished turd.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 05, 2014, 11:54:12 am
I've been reading through last year's thread. Man, this was fun last year. I'm hoping everyone has as much fun as they did last year. Remember, this is all about giving... especially if you're lucky enough to draw disgaeniac's name. ;D
QFT ;D
I hope I draw your name. I'm going to send you the same thing Brad got last year, a polished turd.
I love you too :-*
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: naicigam on November 05, 2014, 03:05:12 pm
Lots of fun last year!!! :) I am in!!!
I have to remind everyone that the "overseas" comment was because of me... The mailing system is crap in Argentina, so I will try to get another address for this years Secret Santa.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: karyann on November 07, 2014, 11:51:57 am
It was fun last year, but I think I won't be in this time. I was looking forward to it, but my current situation makes it a bit hard to participate... :(
Next year I'll be back. :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 07, 2014, 12:05:16 pm
It was fun last year, but I think I won't be in this time. I was looking forward to it, but my current situation makes it a bit hard to participate... :(
Next year I'll be back. :P
That's alright -
We'll be here when you re-join us ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 07, 2014, 12:48:06 pm
When do we get to know whose santa we are?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 07, 2014, 12:53:33 pm
Just sent my address and my "wish list"!!! :) Let the game begin!
My goal for this year's SS is to put it on the tree and open it at the right time... wish me luck :P
Cheers!
Goodluck, i'll try that too ^^
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 07, 2014, 06:19:03 pm
I have a request - can we have the sender write either "wrapped" or "not wrapped" on the box so the receiver knows? That way, if we do want to wait until Christmas to open it we won't open the shipping box expecting a wrapped gift & be surprised. ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 07, 2014, 06:33:26 pm
I have a request - can we have the sender write either "wrapped" or "not wrapped" on the box so the receiver knows? That way, if we do want to wait until Christmas to open it we won't open the shipping box expecting a wrapped gift & be surprised. ;)
I like this idea!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: redblaze57 on November 07, 2014, 06:38:30 pm
I have a request - can we have the sender write either "wrapped" or "not wrapped" on the box so the receiver knows? That way, if we do want to wait until Christmas to open it we won't open the shipping box expecting a wrapped gift & be surprised. ;)
I like this idea!
Too bad no one will wait till Christmas. I think most of us tried to, but ended up opening it early... mine was mixed in with a bunch of stuff I ordered.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 07, 2014, 06:40:57 pm
I have a request - can we have the sender write either "wrapped" or "not wrapped" on the box so the receiver knows? That way, if we do want to wait until Christmas to open it we won't open the shipping box expecting a wrapped gift & be surprised. ;)
I like this idea!
Too bad no one will wait till Christmas. I think most of us tried to, but ended up opening it early... mine was mixed in with a bunch of stuff I ordered.
Hey, I totally opened mine up on Christmas! Though I might've been the only one, ha...
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on November 07, 2014, 07:11:39 pm
I have a request - can we have the sender write either "wrapped" or "not wrapped" on the box so the receiver knows? That way, if we do want to wait until Christmas to open it we won't open the shipping box expecting a wrapped gift & be surprised. ;)
I like this idea!
Too bad no one will wait till Christmas. I think most of us tried to, but ended up opening it early... mine was mixed in with a bunch of stuff I ordered.
Hey, I totally opened mine up on Christmas! Though I might've been the only one, ha...
Ha everyone else gave into the peer pressure almost immediately.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 07, 2014, 07:30:51 pm
I have a request - can we have the sender write either "wrapped" or "not wrapped" on the box so the receiver knows? That way, if we do want to wait until Christmas to open it we won't open the shipping box expecting a wrapped gift & be surprised. ;)
I like this idea!
Too bad no one will wait till Christmas. I think most of us tried to, but ended up opening it early... mine was mixed in with a bunch of stuff I ordered.
Hey, I totally opened mine up on Christmas! Though I might've been the only one, ha...
You were most definitely the only one. :) Mine barely made it onto the counter before I was knifing that bastard open.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: dashv on November 09, 2014, 12:02:02 am
I am going to try my best to wait.
My wife and I already know what we got each other for Christmas so this will be the only surprise present for us.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 09, 2014, 08:46:20 am
Ok. I'm in. So, I should PM soera with some gifts that I want?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 09, 2014, 10:10:38 am
Ok. I'm in. So, I should PM soera with some gifts that I want?
Yeah, i think this is thee last day you can?
just made it then, eh?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on November 09, 2014, 10:35:03 am
I just sent my list.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 09, 2014, 11:37:18 am
I just sent my list. I put 10 games on there that I have had my eyes on for a few years but never got around to owning.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 09, 2014, 02:46:54 pm
I sent mine in a few days ago - let me know if you didn't get it, Soera :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 09, 2014, 06:53:25 pm
I went ahead and sent my list to everyone... just in case. ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 10, 2014, 08:19:14 am
Sorry guys, I had a 14 hour shift last night and didnt really check this. Ill get this pair up done between today and tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: naicigam on November 10, 2014, 09:56:39 am
Nice!!! :)
Just and advice if you have to send your gift far away and don't want to spend too much money on shipping. I used it last year and went great! I purchased my gift in an online store from the destination country and made them ship it to the giftee. That way, I could use a lot of the shipping money in making the gift better! :)
Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 10, 2014, 10:08:35 am
Just and advice if you have to send your gift far away and don't want to spend too much money on shipping. I used it last year and went great! I purchased my gift in an online store from the destination country and made them ship it to the giftee. That way, I could use a lot of the shipping money in making the gift better! :)
Hope this helps!
Oh that's a great idea I shall do that ^^
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 10, 2014, 11:17:08 am
Okay peeps, 1 day left to sign up (I think, Im damned tired and cant add worth a shit right now).
Tomorrow, I will take the names and pair them up. Please, in the mean time, get your wish lists and your addresses sent to me so that I can get them to your Santa faster.
Updated the front page.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 10, 2014, 07:31:19 pm
I threw together a short list and sent it you this morning.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 10, 2014, 10:21:32 pm
I would like to participate this year. Sounds fun! I'll send a list to you tonight.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 11, 2014, 09:23:35 am
All right, ladies gentlemen and Turf, the assignments have been sent out!!! You have two weeks to acquire a gift for that said person and get it into the mail. Once you get it in the mail, toss me a message saying that it has been sent and tracking info. Happy shopping!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: scott on November 11, 2014, 04:42:00 pm
I'm excited!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 11, 2014, 09:35:18 pm
I'm going to let everyone know that I am exactly the type of person who will tear open my gift the second it's in my hands. I hope the person I send the gift to is the same way. :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 11, 2014, 10:39:09 pm
Oh dear Santa High Santa of VGCollect.com!
Do you think we can extend this to 3 weeks so we can hit those sexy day after Thanksgiving sales? I might be able to grab some extra stuff for the ole giftee.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: matt on November 11, 2014, 10:42:16 pm
I'm sad I missed it this year. :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 11, 2014, 10:49:23 pm
Do you think we can extend this to 3 weeks so we can hit those sexy day after Thanksgiving sales? I might be able to grab some extra stuff for the ole giftee.
I second this! The local mom and pop does an epic %30 off sale the Saturday after thanksgiving!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 12, 2014, 10:35:14 am
Im easy like Sunday morning! We can do that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 12, 2014, 10:36:52 am
Updating the first page and adding Matt. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 12, 2014, 11:23:35 am
Well, it's not like I can't live off ramen for a month...
Get the spicy chicken. It's actually pretty good. Steer clear of the shrimp, though.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 13, 2014, 05:01:37 pm
I just found something awesome for my giftee. I sure hope they like it. It is worth way more than $30, but I promise I didn't spend what it normally costs. I hope you like it giftee.
In fact, I still have a little left in the budget. I may try to find something to throw on top of this prize.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 14, 2014, 07:36:52 am
I just found something awesome for my giftee. I sure hope they like it. It is worth way more than $30, but I promise I didn't spend what it normally costs. I hope you like it giftee.
In fact, I still have a little left in the budget. I may try to find something to throw on top of this prize.
such a tease!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 14, 2014, 05:05:02 pm
And the first gift has been sent!!! :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 14, 2014, 05:15:38 pm
I want to see pictures of what you good folks get. Filming it would be even better!
Remember: A picture is worth a thousand words.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 14, 2014, 06:45:52 pm
Yeah it is. If I had known about my giftee last month I could have made half their wishlist by just not trading in the dupes I had!
Ouch, that sucks. Good luck on your search!
It's kind of a blessing and a curse to have a giftee who has a very different taste in games. On the one hand, it's strangely exciting to be researching and comparing prices for games I wouldn't usually pick up. On the other hand, I'm a bit worried I might get something they won't like due to my ignorance. :-[
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: dashv on November 15, 2014, 03:32:44 am
Yeah it is. If I had known about my giftee last month I could have made half their wishlist by just not trading in the dupes I had!
Ouch, that sucks. Good luck on your search!
It's kind of a blessing and a curse to have a giftee who has a very different taste in games. On the one hand, it's strangely exciting to be researching and comparing prices for games I wouldn't usually pick up. On the other hand, I'm a bit worried I might get something they won't like due to my ignorance. :-[
You didn't get a wishlist for them? I tried to mix mine up like Soera suggested. Some new stuff, some old stuff, a couple of items were "if they get me this one game that's all they could get." But I also left them some suggestions that were lesser priced if they wanted to go for quantity.
I'd be happy with anything from my wishlist or something in the same arena that I don't already have.
:)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 15, 2014, 06:54:42 am
You didn't get a wishlist for them? I tried to mix mine up like Soera suggested. Some new stuff, some old stuff, a couple of items were "if they get me this one game that's all they could get." But I also left them some suggestions that were lesser priced if they wanted to go for quantity.
I'd be happy with anything from my wishlist or something in the same arena that I don't already have.
:)
Without going into too much detail, they have a designated wishlist, but they're open to surprises (like me and probably a lot of other people in this Secret Santa.) Either way I'm getting something I know they want for sure, and I'm definitely more comfortable shopping for another gamer than I am the other people I'm paired up with for other Secret Santas this year. One of my coworkers just said she likes cows. Not sure how I'm supposed to work with that.
And I'm definitely going over $30 for this. (In worth of the items, not necessarily spending price.) 'Tis the season! ;D
Damn, disgaeniac. I would not be able to handle the temptation.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 15, 2014, 02:04:06 pm
You didn't get a wishlist for them? I tried to mix mine up like Soera suggested. Some new stuff, some old stuff, a couple of items were "if they get me this one game that's all they could get." But I also left them some suggestions that were lesser priced if they wanted to go for quantity.
I'd be happy with anything from my wishlist or something in the same arena that I don't already have.
:)
Without going into too much detail, they have a designated wishlist, but they're open to surprises (like me and probably a lot of other people in this Secret Santa.) Either way I'm getting something I know they want for sure, and I'm definitely more comfortable shopping for another gamer than I am the other people I'm paired up with for other Secret Santas this year. One of my coworkers just said she likes cows. Not sure how I'm supposed to work with that.
And I'm definitely going over $30 for this. (In worth of the items, not necessarily spending price.) 'Tis the season! ;D
Damn, disgaeniac. I would not be able to handle the temptation.
Heh, don't go giving me any undeserved credit now :P
I'm NOT waiting until X-Mas,
I'm NOT waiting for Dec., and
I'm NOT even gonna wait another week; I'll just feel...'better' if I wait until I've sent mine out *before* opening my own ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 18, 2014, 10:28:06 am
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 18, 2014, 11:42:42 am
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Mine's out today too...just now got back from the post office ;D
Tracking # to follow 8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 18, 2014, 11:53:06 am
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Mine's out today too...just now got back from the post office ;D
Tracking # to follow 8)
:o whoa disgaeniac that avatar...
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 18, 2014, 11:59:49 am
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Mine's out today too...just now got back from the post office ;D
Tracking # to follow 8)
:o whoa disgaeniac that avatar...
too much? :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 18, 2014, 12:07:10 pm
Not enough. I demand Princess Kaguya with GIF animation. The GIF could be called "Kaguya Jiggle."
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 18, 2014, 12:11:03 pm
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Mine's out today too...just now got back from the post office ;D
Tracking # to follow 8)
:o whoa disgaeniac that avatar...
waitaminute!
you mean to say that that's not a realistically proportioned avatar? :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: redblaze57 on November 18, 2014, 12:54:14 pm
Currently waiting on one more item and it should be out this weekend.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 18, 2014, 01:54:50 pm
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Mine's out today too...just now got back from the post office ;D
Tracking # to follow 8)
:o whoa disgaeniac that avatar...
too much? :o
I dont think its possible to be "too much" :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 18, 2014, 02:21:22 pm
I know I asked for the extra week, but I'm not going to use it. My package should be away today. I'll send my Tracking Number to Santa High Santa of VGCollect after it hits the post office. Hope you like it giftee!
Mine's out today too...just now got back from the post office ;D
Tracking # to follow 8)
:o whoa disgaeniac that avatar...
too much? :o
I dont think its possible to be "too much" :)
My motto & my code ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 18, 2014, 04:19:06 pm
I just bought the main part of my gift. Still looking for a few little goodies to throw in as well. I'm going to take a page from Foxhack's play book and add some candy to mine.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 18, 2014, 04:25:56 pm
The Package is Away! I repeat. The Package is Away!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on November 18, 2014, 06:15:52 pm
I just bought the main part of my gift. Still looking for a few little goodies to throw in as well. I'm going to take a page from Foxhack's play book and add some candy to mine.
But it's... American candy (aka corn syrup and coloring). ;p
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 18, 2014, 07:19:05 pm
Mmmmm... Corn syrup and Red #40. I suppose I could go buy some Mexican candy, but that wouldn't make much sense, now would it?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 18, 2014, 08:30:14 pm
Got some more stuff, but I would like to add at least one more item before I send it out. Wish I had some decent candy to send. All I have are Tootsie Rolls. They're like chocolate toothpaste. Ick.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: dashv on November 18, 2014, 10:05:48 pm
Ya'll are making me feel like a slacker. Haven't picked anything up yet because I get paid on a monthly schedule! :P
But I did find two games (dupes) that I apparently did not trade in so my gift will be over the minimum and there is 2 more things off their wishlist!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 18, 2014, 10:08:31 pm
All I have are Tootsie Rolls. They're like chocolate toothpaste. Ick.
You watch your filthy mouth. Tootsie Rolls are a national treasure!
What he said.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on November 18, 2014, 11:17:07 pm
Tootsie Rolls are my favorite of the candy that is left at the bottom of the bowl after everything has been picked through. Not the best, but when you are desperate for some candy and all that is left is the weird stuff they are pretty good.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 19, 2014, 12:37:25 am
I stand by what I said. 8) Tootsie Rolls are like the oatmeal raisin cookies of the candy world. They don't taste that bad on their own, but the disappointment is crushing when you are expecting a rich, chocolately treat and bite in to find cocoa-flavored denture glue.
(Never expected that Tootsie Rolls would spark a conversation on this forum. I love you guys.)
Ya'll are making me feel like a slacker. Haven't picked anything up yet because I get paid on a monthly schedule! :P
But I did find two games (dupes) that I apparently did not trade in so my gift will be over the minimum and there is 2 more things off their wishlist!
I feel your pain. I'm also on a monthly salary, and I'm getting it a few days late due to a processing error. Had some freelance work to fall back on for now, but nothing is worse than doing the bulk of your Christmas shopping in the middle of December. /first world problems Glad to hear you had some dupes.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: dashv on November 19, 2014, 01:31:17 am
I stand by what I said. 8) Tootsie Rolls are like the oatmeal raisin cookies of the candy world. They don't taste that bad on their own, but the disappointment is crushing when you are expecting a rich, chocolately treat and bite in to find cocoa-flavored denture glue.
(Never expected that Tootsie Rolls would spark a conversation on this forum. I love you guys.)
Ya'll are making me feel like a slacker. Haven't picked anything up yet because I get paid on a monthly schedule! :P
But I did find two games (dupes) that I apparently did not trade in so my gift will be over the minimum and there is 2 more things off their wishlist!
I feel your pain. I'm also on a monthly salary, and I'm getting it a few days late due to a processing error. Had some freelance work to fall back on for now, but nothing is worse than doing the bulk of your Christmas shopping in the middle of December. /first world problems Glad to hear you had some dupes.
Oh hellllllllllllll no! You did not just dis oatmeal raisin cookies!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 19, 2014, 07:21:41 am
Just got a gift from the mail ^^
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 19, 2014, 09:24:12 am
Front page is kind of updated.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 19, 2014, 03:53:15 pm
Tootsie Rolls are kind of nasty. They get stuck in your teeth and don't taste very good. That said, they have the best jingle of all the candies.
"The world looks mighty good to me... 'cause Tootsie Rolls are all I see! Whatever it is I think I see... becomes a Tootsie Roll to me!
Tootsie Roll's center is a chocolaty chew! Tootsie Roll I think I'm in love with you!
Whatever it is I think I see... becomes a Tootsie Roll to me!"
Yes, that was from memory.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: davifus on November 19, 2014, 04:20:24 pm
Tootsie Rolls? Bottom of the Barrel Candy. You can't convince me other wise.
(http://i.imgur.com/W7dCmDD.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 19, 2014, 05:52:07 pm
Wow, I didn't realize there were so many people that didn't like Tootsie Rolls. They're definitely not bottom of the barrel for anyone I know - matter of fact, they're probably one of the first things to get picked out of a mixed bowl of candy.
And if I see any vanilla Tootsie Rolls, I will hurt someone to get them. HURT! :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 19, 2014, 06:06:58 pm
Several years back at my old job we were getting ready for a meeting and several of us had gotten there early. There was some mixed candy in a bowl in the middle of the conference room table & there were some vanilla tootsie rolls mixed in. So I start picking them out. The lady across from me looks at me funny and goes "what are you doing?" I tell her I'm picking out the vanilla ones and she laughs and goes "That's what *I'm* doing!".
They're like crack. ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 20, 2014, 08:02:46 am
Once again, ick. Aside from a super fun jingle and being cheap slingshot ammo, Tootsie Rolls have no place in the candy dish.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 20, 2014, 09:01:15 am
This thread took a weird turn. :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 20, 2014, 11:57:52 am
Yeah, Tootsie Rolls actually have non-chocolate flavors... I don't mind Tootsie Rolls but have been scared off by the other flavors: (http://www.nuts.com/images/auto/801x534/assets/7861726f4be3afce.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 20, 2014, 01:11:07 pm
Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here all week. Then, on Saturday and Sunday I'll be at Jo Jo's Fish & Giggles! Be sure to tip your waitress. Good night! ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 20, 2014, 04:35:58 pm
Se7en is still among the top 5 movies in my world. I may have to watch that again today. :)
I thought it was a really good movie, but for me it's one of those I can't rewatch. I did once I believe, to show it to someone else, but it was hard to do - that isn't my typical kind of movie.
Now Fight Club I can watch over & over again, that's easily one of my top 5. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 21, 2014, 10:18:09 am
movie I like & have seen the most = Braveheart!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 21, 2014, 10:19:53 am
The movie I like and have seen the most is Mean Girls. It's so FETCH!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 21, 2014, 10:24:41 am
Lol I was at work yesterday and a delivery ticket printed up with the name William Wallace on it. I just shouted "FREEDOM" and got some weird looks from my employees. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 21, 2014, 10:27:35 am
Lol I was at work yesterday and a delivery ticket printed up with the name William Wallace on it. I just shouted "FREEDOM" and got some weird looks from my employees. :)
They'd of looked at you even weirder if the same thing that was happening to him, when he was yelling it at the end of the movie - was happening to you :o
Man! I still cringe, look away/close my eyes, and cover-up & 'protect' the jewels during that scene :'(
#2 would most likely = Gladiator!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 21, 2014, 10:48:27 am
Se7en is still among the top 5 movies in my world. I may have to watch that again today. :)
I thought it was a really good movie, but for me it's one of those I can't rewatch. I did once I believe, to show it to someone else, but it was hard to do - that isn't my typical kind of movie.
Now Fight Club I can watch over & over again, that's easily one of my top 5. :D
It's ok to love Se7en, Fight Club, Inglorious Bastards, and Snatch; but as a man, it's never ok to be a Brad Pitt fan.
Damn it, I just realized I hate Brad Pitt. He's an extremely talented dude that is ridiculously good looking and he makes awesome moves. On top of that, he's married to one of the prettiest ladies to ever live. He's probably cool to be around too. I'm pretty sure him and Tom Brady have started a club.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 21, 2014, 11:07:36 am
Hrm, my top 10 "rewatchable" movies (in no order):
Fletch Lives Kung Pow! Ghostbusters Fight Club Scott Pilgrim vs The World Kung-Fu Hustle Empire Strikes Back (really the entire original trilogy, but if I HAD to pick one...) Tombstone Alice In Wonderland (Disney animated) The Big Lebowski
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on November 21, 2014, 11:33:57 am
It's ok to love Se7en, Fight Club, Inglorious Bastards, and Snatch; but as a man, it's never ok to be a Brad Pitt fan.
Aw, I see nothing wrong with a guy appreciating another guy, enjoying his films, and acknowledging that he looks good. Guys can be fans of wrestlers and athletes -- why not Brad Pitt?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 21, 2014, 11:42:50 am
It's ok to love Se7en, Fight Club, Inglorious Bastards, and Snatch; but as a man, it's never ok to be a Brad Pitt fan.
Aw, I see nothing wrong with a guy appreciating another guy, enjoying his films, and acknowledging that he looks good. Guys can be fans of wrestlers and athletes -- why not Brad Pitt?
Nothing against ya sir Turf but Deso is right ... dudes idolize athletes, nothing wrong with idolizing an actor/musician. I think Christopher Lambert is my hero as well as Sully Erna.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 21, 2014, 11:43:50 am
Although to change the subject, not sure why 3 pages of my Santa thread is being taken up with Brad Pitt and Tootsie rolls. :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 21, 2014, 11:45:30 am
It's ok to love Se7en, Fight Club, Inglorious Bastards, and Snatch; but as a man, it's never ok to be a Brad Pitt fan.
Aw, I see nothing wrong with a guy appreciating another guy, enjoying his films, and acknowledging that he looks good. Guys can be fans of wrestlers and athletes -- why not Brad Pitt?
It's just not ok. Christopher Lambert is ok. Brad Pitt's just not ok. He's just too... perfect.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 21, 2014, 11:56:53 am
Hrm, my top 10 "rewatchable" movies (in no order):
Fletch Lives Kung Pow! Ghostbusters Fight Club Scott Pilgrim vs The World Kung-Fu Hustle Empire Strikes Back (really the entire original trilogy, but if I HAD to pick one...) Tombstone Alice In Wonderland (Disney animated) The Big Lebowski
While the rest of your list isn't really doing much for me, Tombstone is indeed a worthy entry that'd make my list, too.
*Loves the doc Holliday & Johnny Ringoes 'speaking Latin' & 'Look what I can do with a cup' scenes* ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: dashv on November 21, 2014, 12:06:34 pm
It's ok to love Se7en, Fight Club, Inglorious Bastards, and Snatch; but as a man, it's never ok to be a Brad Pitt fan.
Aw, I see nothing wrong with a guy appreciating another guy, enjoying his films, and acknowledging that he looks good. Guys can be fans of wrestlers and athletes -- why not Brad Pitt?
I have to agree. I can appreciate Brad. George Clooney on the other hand...
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 21, 2014, 12:15:14 pm
Tootsie Rolls are now the official candy of vgcollect.com
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 21, 2014, 12:19:13 pm
Tootsie Rolls are now the official candy of vgcollect.com
Lol here is a thread about flavored tootsie rolls I did on NA a while back : http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&threadid=105226
Haha 21 posts about tootsie rolls!
Ha, and yes, all this convo is off-topic, but we can't talk about what we're buying for our SS recipients and we're waiting patiently for our boxes to arrive... or 'till someone breaks and has to open their gift!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 21, 2014, 01:39:57 pm
Ha, and yes, all this convo is off-topic, but we can't talk about what we're buying for our SS recipients and we're waiting patiently for our boxes to arrive... or 'till someone breaks and has to open their gift!
One of you fools who got their gift need to crack that thing open! Get the excitement started!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 21, 2014, 02:39:17 pm
Ha, and yes, all this convo is off-topic, but we can't talk about what we're buying for our SS recipients and we're waiting patiently for our boxes to arrive... or 'till someone breaks and has to open their gift!
One of you fools who got their gift need to crack that thing open! Get the excitement started!
So, im kind a ashamed but i already opened my gift :(
Don't be ashamed. Yell FIRST! And now you show us pictures.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 21, 2014, 11:20:49 pm
There should be a new, stronger word for killing. Like badwrong. Or... badong. Yes. Killing is badong. From this moment, I will stand for the opposite of killing: Gnodab.
(Kung Pow is one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. I adore it.)
Back on topic, I just need to grab one more thing before I send out my gift. Someone needs to post some photos before we start talking about our official bird or some nonsense.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 21, 2014, 11:37:56 pm
There should be a new, stronger word for killing. Like badwrong. Or... badong. Yes. Killing is badong. From this moment, I will stand for the opposite of killing: Gnodab.
(Kung Pow is one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. I adore it.)
Back on topic, I just need to grab one more thing before I send out my gift. Someone needs to post some photos before we start talking about our official bird or some nonsense.
We already did that. The Offiial Bird of VGCollect is the Peregrine Falcon. It's the fastest animal. It can reach speeds of 240 mph while hunting. It's badass. Google it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 22, 2014, 12:12:17 am
There should be a new, stronger word for killing. Like badwrong. Or... badong. Yes. Killing is badong. From this moment, I will stand for the opposite of killing: Gnodab.
(Kung Pow is one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. I adore it.)
Back on topic, I just need to grab one more thing before I send out my gift. Someone needs to post some photos before we start talking about our official bird or some nonsense.
THIS....is CNN....CNN.... :P Now I'm gonna have to watch it again this weekend.
And I picked up the last part of my giftee's gift tonight. It wasn't on their wishlist tho. Is that allowed?!?! I'm going off the rails here! :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on November 22, 2014, 01:47:16 am
There should be a new, stronger word for killing. Like badwrong. Or... badong. Yes. Killing is badong. From this moment, I will stand for the opposite of killing: Gnodab.
(Kung Pow is one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. I adore it.)
Back on topic, I just need to grab one more thing before I send out my gift. Someone needs to post some photos before we start talking about our official bird or some nonsense.
THIS....is CNN....CNN.... :P Now I'm gonna have to watch it again this weekend.
And I picked up the last part of my giftee's gift tonight. It wasn't on their wishlist tho. Is that allowed?!?! I'm going off the rails here! :o
What do you get when you cross an owl with a bungee cord? My ass
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 22, 2014, 01:49:53 am
So, im kind a ashamed but i already opened my gift :(
where are the pictuuuuures? actually, maybe soera should decide how to handle the reveals first before anyone posts anything.
The reveals are however anyone wants to do it. If you dont want to post it, just wait til Christmas ... if you want to post now and thank your SS, go ahead. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 22, 2014, 06:51:50 am
There should be a new, stronger word for killing. Like badwrong. Or... badong. Yes. Killing is badong. From this moment, I will stand for the opposite of killing: Gnodab.
(Kung Pow is one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. I adore it.)
Back on topic, I just need to grab one more thing before I send out my gift. Someone needs to post some photos before we start talking about our official bird or some nonsense.
THIS....is CNN....CNN.... :P Now I'm gonna have to watch it again this weekend.
And I picked up the last part of my giftee's gift tonight. It wasn't on their wishlist tho. Is that allowed?!?! I'm going off the rails here! :o
my gift wasn't on a wishlist either...alright, alright already - I didn't even look at my giftee's wishlist :o
there - I said it; wanna make something of it? :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: redblaze57 on November 22, 2014, 11:29:58 am
Good news, the package is away... Bad news I had to send it Via carrier pigeons hopefully they don't get shot down, or lost... cause they can be quite stupid.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: davifus on November 22, 2014, 11:39:54 am
Good news, the package is away... Bad news I had to send it Via carrier pigeons hopefully they don't get shot down, or lost... cause they can be quite stupid.
Wait... Carrier Pigeons?
They still exist as a public service?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 22, 2014, 01:12:23 pm
I want to post it but how do i post a picture from photobucket to VGcollect!! (HELP :( )
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: abe on November 22, 2014, 01:20:25 pm
[img]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w12/Mushroom_king_bucket/EarthBound/panel_04.jpg[/img]You need to use a direct link to the image in order for it to show up here (I think).
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: davifus on November 22, 2014, 01:20:59 pm
[ Img ]http://insert address of the picture[ /img ]
(Admin abuse by Foxhack to make the post show up.)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 22, 2014, 01:37:21 pm
Secret Santa got me Sin and Punishment for the WII :D:D!! Thank you for the present SS, and I know who you are >: ) Today mailed my gift to the person who's anxiously waiting on his present ^^
(Edited by Foxhack: Fixing your image code.)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 22, 2014, 03:34:47 pm
I just dropped mine at the post office.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on November 22, 2014, 04:23:56 pm
For future reference, upload your image to photobucket and copy the text in the IMG box. That's the image posting code.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 24, 2014, 05:24:32 pm
Allright thanks, why is it soo quiet?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 24, 2014, 09:27:45 pm
Its cause Ive been busy at work. I should have some time off soon to update this more.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 25, 2014, 09:07:38 am
Alright, so I had a really bad day yesterday - work is getting pretty stressful since we've had one person in our dept. retire this year already and another retiring at the end of Dec, not to mention we were already short a position that we haven't rehired for and...yeah, it's piling up and I have a tendency to over-worry anyway.
Sooo...my wife told me to open my secret santa gift(s) to make me feel a little better.
...
OK, I feel like I need to apologize to everyone else who DIDN'T have my secret santa, because *clearly* I got the most awesome person here as mine. Don't believe me? Just take a look at this:
Not only did he/she get me the One Piece import game off of my wishlist, they got me the COLLECTOR'S EDITION! ;D And while that Crimson Tears may not look like much, it is a game I have been look to re-add to my collection for quite a while now. That was pulled from my site wishlist, but honstly I had forgotten it was even on it & thought my santa was just psychic at first! :o Even when I re-checked and saw it WAS on it, there's so much on that list (and a lot I need to take off honestly, since I'm not really looking for them that much) the simple fact that they pulled that game that I really HAVE been after out of that giant list is still amazing.
So to whoever you are, Santa, you are AWESOME!!! ;D ;D
(and yes, I said I wouldn't cave and I did...oh well. :P)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 25, 2014, 09:23:59 am
That's a sweet gift, Greg!
*BUT*
Since my giftee hasn't received, opened, and/or posted pics of my gift yet...I'll hold-off on naming the bestest SS...for now ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 25, 2014, 01:49:52 pm
Nice gift Argyle!!
My recipient's gift is packaged and ready to mail.
With that said, let me know if something on the front page is not updated for anyone.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 25, 2014, 02:26:48 pm
Very Nice, Argyle!
I love it when you people cave in and open your gift. "I'm going to wait until Christmas." he says. "I like surprises" He says.
Curiosity always wins out. Open The Package! ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on November 25, 2014, 02:38:56 pm
My recipient's gift is packaged and ready to mail.
With that said, let me know if something on the front page is not updated for anyone.
Mine needs to be updated. I mailed it on Saturday.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: redblaze57 on November 25, 2014, 05:27:17 pm
Well I believe mine came in today I was going to wait to open it but it looks like I got to make sure everything is okay. (http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u615/WhyDo_iHaveThis/Mobile%20Uploads/20141125_171503_zpsf3e29f1d.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: koemo1 on November 25, 2014, 06:28:54 pm
Well I believe mine came in today I was going to wait to open it but it looks like I got to make sure everything is okay. (http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u615/WhyDo_iHaveThis/Mobile%20Uploads/20141125_171503_zpsf3e29f1d.jpg)
Good hell, it certainly didn't look like that when I sent it. The contents should be fine, I used plenty of packing material.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on November 25, 2014, 07:49:21 pm
Well I believe mine came in today I was going to wait to open it but it looks like I got to make sure everything is okay. (http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u615/WhyDo_iHaveThis/Mobile%20Uploads/20141125_171503_zpsf3e29f1d.jpg)
Good hell, it certainly didn't look like that when I sent it. The contents should be fine, I used plenty of packing material.
tpugmire shhhhhhh we're not supposed to reveal our SSes yet! :-X
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on November 25, 2014, 08:01:53 pm
Um, yeah. Forget everything I said. It's hard to be sneaky with this stuff when your screen name is your real name.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: redblaze57 on November 25, 2014, 08:10:08 pm
Yeah I had to make sure everything was fine just to be safe, so I used the opportunity and made an unboxing video of it. And don't worry your handwriting is so small I can't make the name out. Really awesome stuff in there.
Also, the tootsie rolls are like the Kmart of candies
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on November 25, 2014, 10:48:35 pm
Updated the front page. If I missed something, let me know.
Last Saturday is sent my package to my Giftreceiver
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on November 27, 2014, 07:18:24 am
Fulfilling all expectations of being unable to wait, I opened my gift & I received a (PS3) Dragon's Crown game (from my wishlist), free movie passes for Carrie & myself, and an awesome & thoughtful card ;D
Thanks SS - You're awesome!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on November 27, 2014, 09:34:09 am
Fulfilling all expectations of being unable to wait, I opened my gift & I received a (PS3) Dragon's Crown game (from my wishlist), free movie passes for Carrie & myself, and an awesome & thoughtful card ;D
Thanks SS - You're awesome!
That's a pretty sweet gift. Dragon's Crown is a lot of fun. Weird how that game keeps coming up around here.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on November 27, 2014, 10:44:20 am
Does everyone have their jealousy in check? Well, it won't last. My SS has blessed me with Cardcaptor Sakura: The Blu-Ray Collection. I have 70 episodes of shojo fabulousness to watch on rainy, snowy and sunny days. I am on cloud nine.
SS, you are a great person in so many ways. Thank you so much. Words on an Internet forum just aren't enough to express my gratitude.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on November 27, 2014, 06:20:34 pm
I just finished picking and preparing the gifts for my giftee. All that's left to pick out is the Mexican candy, and it'll be on its way.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on November 30, 2014, 10:09:42 am
Bumping this up. Its nearing the 3 week mark to get packages out and there are still a handful of people who havent done so yet. If you have, let me know!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on December 01, 2014, 09:18:59 am
Want to unwrap with me? I opened it as soon as I got in the house!
Dear Secret Santa, you're a jerk. ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 01, 2014, 09:24:35 am
That video made me laugh. Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on December 01, 2014, 09:34:30 am
Im just wondering who that one giant toolbag is? :o
If you have to ask...
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: naicigam on December 01, 2014, 01:29:50 pm
That was awesome!!! :D Your SS is hilarious, but a jerk too (no offense! ;) )
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on December 01, 2014, 02:09:27 pm
That is one of the cruelest pranks I've ever seen, and yet I can't stop laughing. Sorry, turf.
Really digging that little wreath you have behind you though. Did you buy it, or did someone make it?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 01, 2014, 02:29:31 pm
Welp, someone's getting a temp ban. 8)
ETA: THIS IS A JOKE, NOBODY'S GETTING BANNED.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on December 01, 2014, 02:46:04 pm
Good stuff Turf. :D
And my package is *finally* in the mail! Wanted to dig up a couple of trinkets to toss in, and finally got that done over the long weekend.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 01, 2014, 02:56:58 pm
Now I feel like I should have created an unboxing video. That way everyone could see how fabulous and glamorous I am IRL. And so everyone could have heard me squeal like Chibi-Usa when I saw my present.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on December 01, 2014, 03:05:36 pm
Now I feel like I should have created an unboxing video. That way everyone could see how fabulous and glamorous I am IRL. And so everyone could have heard me squeal like Chibi-Usa when I saw my present.
I know I should have, I was floored when I opened mine. If my giftee likes his half as much as I like mine, I'll feel like I accomplished something. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on December 01, 2014, 03:40:59 pm
Now I feel like I should have created an unboxing video. That way everyone could see how fabulous and glamorous I am IRL. And so everyone could have heard me squeal like Chibi-Usa when I saw my present.
You should still just do a video of you doing the "squealing like Chibi-Usa" part/thing :o
btw - did you ever finish watching the Tears to Tiara anime?
I've been so into the Tears to Tiara 2 game that, I haven't gotten back to watching the rest of it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on December 01, 2014, 03:46:12 pm
That is one of the cruelest pranks I've ever seen, and yet I can't stop laughing. Sorry, turf.
Really digging that little wreath you have behind you though. Did you buy it, or did someone make it?
My wife ordered it from Think Geek. It's pretty awesome.
I want one. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on December 02, 2014, 12:59:43 pm
All right, so far all packages have been mailed or in the process of being mailed! Now its just time to wait for them to arrive and enjoy that Christmas goodness that only VGCollect can deliver!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: karyann on December 02, 2014, 04:09:03 pm
I just watched Turf's video and man, I had a good laugh :P That's awesome!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 02, 2014, 06:24:28 pm
All right, so far all packages have been mailed or in the process of being mailed! Now its just time to wait for them to arrive and enjoy that Christmas goodness that only VGCollect can deliver!
I still haven't sent mine. I probably won't be able to until Thursday at the earliest. :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: stuntman64 on December 02, 2014, 09:24:13 pm
Inspired by Turf I also recorded an unboxing video. :)
Nice video & nice haul! :) Just watched it with my wife, as you were unwrapping the orange tootsie roll at the end I told her "the orange ones ARE kinda nasty..." and then...well, that was pretty good timing. :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on December 03, 2014, 12:47:19 am
I like the orange ones!!! :D I like them all even the doodoo brown ones are okay when the rest are gone.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 03, 2014, 08:04:44 am
Very awesome video! Anyone who sings the Rescue Rangers theme song wins at life.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: naicigam on December 03, 2014, 08:52:34 am
Great video, dashv!!! :) An very nice presents too!!!
Cheers!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on December 03, 2014, 09:50:26 am
Inspired by Turf I also recorded an unboxing video. :)
Dude! That was an awesome video. The intro cracked me up.
Chip 'n Dale is an awesome game. You and your boy will have some good times with that for sure. Now, you have to sit him down and make him watch the cartoons. :D
Orange and Lime Tootsie Rolls are awesome. The vanilla ones are bad though. They taste like cake frosting.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on December 03, 2014, 10:33:47 am
jolly ranchers > tootsie rolls? :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on December 03, 2014, 10:40:54 am
Orange and Lime Tootsie Rolls are awesome. The vanilla ones are bad though. They taste like cake frosting.
Not seeing the negative here... ??? ;)
Greg -
Wtf's that middle item in your sig & what's the box to the right of it?
Middle item - Wind Waker HD Gamestop Exclusive Limited Edition - I actually got this when it came out but ended up trading the game off (kept everything else from the set). So when I picked the game back up this week, I re-added it as the LE.
Box - Wolfenstein: The New Order - Panzerhund Edition - This was a "add-on" Collector's Edition sold directly from Bethesda. The game was sold seperately. It originally sold for $100, but on BF they had it for half price with free shipping, so I bit. Since I also picked up the game last week for $5.50 after using some Reward Zone certs I had, I'm happy with basically getting the full set for $55. :D
If you want a closer look at the Wolfenstein set: http://vgcollect.com/item/72804
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 03, 2014, 11:13:44 am
Inspired by Turf I also recorded an unboxing video. :)
Dude! That was an awesome video. The intro cracked me up.
Chip 'n Dale is an awesome game. You and your boy will have some good times with that for sure. Now, you have to sit him down and make him watch the cartoons. :D
Orange and Lime Tootsie Rolls are awesome. The vanilla ones are bad though. They taste like cake frosting.
Really glad you liked it. Did you see the plug I put in later in the video for your nes review series? :) tryin to help a brutha (and a sista) out. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on December 03, 2014, 10:03:15 pm
Inspired by Turf I also recorded an unboxing video. :)
Dude! That was an awesome video. The intro cracked me up.
Chip 'n Dale is an awesome game. You and your boy will have some good times with that for sure. Now, you have to sit him down and make him watch the cartoons. :D
Orange and Lime Tootsie Rolls are awesome. The vanilla ones are bad though. They taste like cake frosting.
Really glad you liked it. Did you see the plug I put in later in the video for your nes review series? :) tryin to help a brutha (and a sista) out. :)
Oh I saw it... twice. Once at work and again when I got home with my wife. Thanks my man!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 04, 2014, 08:08:55 am
Hopefully more folks make some lovely unboxing videos!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on December 04, 2014, 08:21:16 am
Want to unwrap with me? I opened it as soon as I got in the house!
Dear Secret Santa, you're a jerk. ;)
Hahaha! I couldn't have imagined you would open it live! Priceless! Yes, it was I, your April-foolish Secret Santa. I thought it was a little strange for you to include a $600 game on your list so I though I'd have a little fun. ;D No hard feelings?
Hopefully Pool of Radiance is still appreciated! Merry Christmas, my friend!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on December 04, 2014, 08:35:01 pm
Want to unwrap with me? I opened it as soon as I got in the house!
Dear Secret Santa, you're a jerk. ;)
Hahaha! I couldn't have imagined you would open it live! Priceless! Yes, it was I, your April-foolish Secret Santa. I thought it was a little strange for you to include a $600 game on your list so I though I'd have a little fun. ;D No hard feelings?
Hopefully Pool of Radiance is still appreciated! Merry Christmas, my friend!
No hard feelings at all. I put it on the list as a joke anyway. I was just being silly. I got a kick out of it. Thank you so much for Pool of Radiance. It filled a very nice, neat spot in my collection.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: argyle on December 04, 2014, 08:42:24 pm
I now have Dawn of Mana and it's soundtrack together! These brings me up to 116 PS2 games! Thanks a lot Santa!
I-Ninja is a real hidden gem, great game. Heck, all four of those are really good - nice haul! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: scott on December 04, 2014, 08:54:58 pm
Ya Matt was with me on a game hunt a few months back and mentioned I-Ninja. I was gonna pick it up, but passed on it since we were heading to a bunch of stores. None of the other stores had it on hand and I hadn't seen it since. Which is funny, cause when I wasn't looking for it, I could have swore I saw it everywhere.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: scott on December 04, 2014, 09:11:31 pm
Also, I finally watched both of your videos, and they were awesome!
And Lime Toostie Rolls 100% all the time.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on December 05, 2014, 01:41:00 am
Two updates ... first - Every package has been sent! Cheers.
And second - I got my own package today. :) Inside was a box of goodies. Wonderful 101 for the Wii U brand new, a new on card Master system rapid fire unit :D , DQ VIII demo disk in sleeve, and a cool holographic post card of Legend of Mana. Super awesome to say the least!
I love VGCollect Secret Santa. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 05, 2014, 08:17:10 am
Two updates ... first - Every package has been sent! Cheers.
... I still haven't sent mine. :|
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 05, 2014, 08:18:00 am
Everyone has been getting great gifts. This has been a really fun thread to keep up with and I'm so glad I participated.
Aside: Dawn of Mana is my least favorite game in the series. That game makes me so -ANGRY- that it almost makes me want to remove the entire franchise from my collection. Seriously, I want to strangle the creators of that game IN THE FACE.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on December 05, 2014, 08:27:23 am
Two updates ... first - Every package has been sent! Cheers.
And second - I got my own package today. :) Inside was a box of goodies. Wonderful 101 for the Wii U brand new, a new on card Master system rapid fire unit :D , DQ VIII demo disk in sleeve, and a cool holographic post card of Legend of Mana. Super awesome to say the least!
I love VGCollect Secret Santa. :)
What a haul! Merry Christmas to you!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 05, 2014, 10:41:26 am
Hrmm, not sure why I have you marked as mailed then.
I said I already have everything I want to send. The problem is actually going to the post office without US Customs confiscating all this stuff because they think I'm selilng it. :p
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: soera on December 05, 2014, 11:56:49 am
Ahhh gotcha.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on December 05, 2014, 12:16:00 pm
Everyone has been getting great gifts. This has been a really fun thread to keep up with and I'm so glad I participated.
Aside: Dawn of Mana is my least favorite game in the series. That game makes me so -ANGRY- that it almost makes me want to remove the entire franchise from my collection. Seriously, I want to strangle the creators of that game IN THE FACE.
I still have to pick that one up to add to my Mana collection, but now I'm *super* interested in how bad this game is, haha.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: scott on December 05, 2014, 12:35:02 pm
Aside: Dawn of Mana is my least favorite game in the series. That game makes me so -ANGRY- that it almost makes me want to remove the entire franchise from my collection. Seriously, I want to strangle the creators of that game IN THE FACE.
I've never played it. I've heard the it isn't like other Mana games though and that it suffers from camera issues?
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 05, 2014, 02:02:52 pm
*Camera issues out the yin yang *Controlling the ivy whip is messy *Resetting of Keldy's stats at the end of each chapter *Lacks the "magic" that made SoM and SoM2 so memorable
Beautiful game, though. The visuals rival some I have seen in modern day RPGs.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 06, 2014, 12:58:04 pm
There. I've sent my package. Now you can tag it as shipped.
Now to wait until the one I'm supposed to get... gets here. I need a tracking number. :p
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on December 08, 2014, 03:58:15 pm
My gift just arrived, beautifully wrapped. I'm not comfortable opening it until I know my giftee has theirs, though. Should be within the next couple of days.
(I love the giraffes, Santa.)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2rlztxs.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: turf on December 08, 2014, 04:02:25 pm
My gift just arrived, beautifully wrapped. I'm not comfortable opening it until I know my giftee has theirs, though. Should be within the next couple of days.
(I love the giraffes, Santa.)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2rlztxs.jpg)
OPEN IT! OPEN IT! OPEN IT!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: disgaeniac on December 08, 2014, 04:11:36 pm
My gift just arrived, beautifully wrapped. I'm not comfortable opening it until I know my giftee has theirs, though. Should be within the next couple of days.
(I love the giraffes, Santa.)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2rlztxs.jpg)
OPEN IT! OPEN IT! OPEN IT!
What he said!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: abe on December 08, 2014, 04:19:27 pm
My gift just arrived, beautifully wrapped. I'm not comfortable opening it until I know my giftee has theirs, though. Should be within the next couple of days.
(I love the giraffes, Santa.)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2rlztxs.jpg)
OPEN IT! OPEN IT! OPEN IT!
What he said!
Submit to peer pressure!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: desocietas on December 08, 2014, 04:39:36 pm
I don't think the OP was updated, but I did receive my SS package! I haven't pulled it out of the original mailing package yet (have been waiting for a tree or something to put it under), but I plan to and will take a picture :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 09, 2014, 07:54:32 am
Make a video instead! XD
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: tpugmire on December 09, 2014, 09:44:13 am
Mine arrived yesterday. I got a couple games that I've almost purchased many times over the past couple years, but for some reason I never went through with it. Doom 3: BFG Edition for Xbox 360 and Super Mario 64 DS. Thanks Secret Santa!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on December 09, 2014, 01:16:29 pm
My giftee's present has been delivered, so I opened mine. I'm posting a photo instead of a full unboxing video because none of you deserve to be subjected to my horrific southern drawl.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/125hssx.jpg)
I got Journey: Collector's Edition for the PS3 (perfect timing too, because I just replaced my PS3 two days ago and have really been wanting to play it,) Okamiden for the DS, a set of PAX magnets, another adorable giraffe note, and a box of green tea Kit Kats. I actually never knew they existed until now, but they are GODLIKE. I don't like green tea or regular Kit Kats (sue me,) but they somehow combine to make something beautiful. I definitely need to pick up more.
Thanks so much, Santa!
P.S. My puppies really liked the box.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: kashell on December 09, 2014, 01:57:56 pm
That is a great haul. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 09, 2014, 05:03:05 pm
Well, I tried to take a video of me unboxing my gift, but my camera sucks, the lighting sucks, and since I'm apparently too dark skinned to show up on the camera properly, I couldn't make a video. Sorry! (Goddamn, and people around here call me whitey because I'm whiter than most folks...)
So... here's the stuff I got from someone in Texas.
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/foxhack/DP/finds-2014-12-09-vgcsecretsanta.jpg) - A baggie of Tootsie Rolls (whoever you are at least you had the decency to send me chocolate ones.) - Critical Path (game on CD) - I vaguely remember hearing about this game a while back - Virtuoso (PC CD, sealed) - ... which is a pretty weird coincidence because Clint of LazyGameReviews spoke about the cover art a couple of weeks ago in his "Worst Box Art" video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRc88azfsKY#t=162)! Dat mullet! - And a $20 Steam Wallet card. Yippee!
<3
Thank you~
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: doctorlaudanum on December 09, 2014, 09:01:14 pm
^ Trade you. I'm one of those people who cannot tan no matter how hard I try. I'm so pale that I look like I'm glowing any time someone takes my photo. There is a photograph of me where I am actively reflecting white light on a black fence directly behind me. It was taken on an overcast day. :(
Never played Critical Path, but I remember wasting several hours with Virtuoso. That game took "so bad, it's good" and turned it into an artform. The box art mullet is a major improvement over the in-game mullet.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 09, 2014, 09:05:16 pm
^ Trade you. I'm one of those people who cannot tan no matter how hard I try. I'm so pale that I look like I'm glowing any time someone takes my photo. There is a photograph of me where I am actively reflecting white light on a black fence directly behind me. It was taken on an overcast day. :(
Never played Critical Path, but I remember wasting several hours with Virtuoso. That game took "so bad, it's good" and turned it into an artform. The box art mullet is a major improvement over the in-game mullet.
Dude, I'm pretty friggin' white. Not Conan O'Brien levels, thankfully, just average Gringo white. My dad was very light skinned and I got that from him, but my mom is dark skinned so I tan easily and rarely burn, unlike my poor sisters who are super white but sunburn after a half hour outside. :p My brother's the same as me. But since I work walking around in the sun buying things, my face, neck, hands and arms are tanned. The rest of me, not so much. ;p
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on December 09, 2014, 10:48:49 pm
Woot my gift came in the mail today :D (http://i.imgur.com/WvyaekFl.jpg) My Secret Santa helped my poor Sega Genesis library with the additions of:
Mutant League Football
Last Battle
Buster's Hidden Treasure
As well as sending the soundtrack for the game Journey, a movie called City Dragon that looks like it will be fantastic, some nice cases for my loose GBA collection and candy that is vastly superior to Tootsie Rolls. Seriously I just ate some peanut butter candy, (I forget the name) and it was fantastic, as well as the coconut candy.
Not pictured is the candy I already ate :-[ :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 09, 2014, 11:27:18 pm
That peanut butter candy is called "mazapán", it's a version of marzipan.
And I'm terribly sorry for those red and yellow candies. Those are um, hot candies. You have been warned. Enjoy your lead poisoning! <3
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: pacpix on December 09, 2014, 11:32:56 pm
That peanut butter candy is called "mazapán", it's a version of marzipan.
And I'm terribly sorry for those red and yellow candies. Those are um, hot candies. You have been warned. Enjoy your lead poisoning! <3
I found that out the hard way. Caught me off guard ha.
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: foxhack on December 10, 2014, 12:22:37 am
I wanted to send a better variety of stuff but none of the local candy markets had a lot of uh, loose candy in stock. All they had were wholesale packages. It's why I sent you that cocada (coconut candy) package! It was either that or one single half-pound stick of the stuff. :p
And so everyone knows, if you ever get a Secret Santa package from me, you get candy and a bad movie. It's tradition!
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: dashv on December 10, 2014, 01:00:39 am
Woot my gift came in the mail today :D (http://i.imgur.com/WvyaekFl.jpg) My Secret Santa helped my poor Sega Genesis library with the additions of:
Mutant League Football
Last Battle
Buster's Hidden Treasure
As well as sending the soundtrack for the game Journey, a movie called City Dragon that looks like it will be fantastic, some nice cases for my loose GBA collection and candy that is vastly superior to Tootsie Rolls. Seriously I just ate some peanut butter candy, (I forget the name) and it was fantastic, as well as the coconut candy.
Not pictured is the candy I already ate :-[ :P
Your Secret Santa is awesome. Mutant League Football is not a cheap game! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa VGCollect 2014
Post by: cstorm on December 12, 2014, 01:46:56 pm
Thanks Matt! I'm looking forward to playing this! (Sorry for huge size.) :-[
(http://i.imgur.com/WWDO63G.jpg)
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Post by: kashell on December 12, 2014, 02:01:45 pm
That's an in your face shot of Tales of Symphonia if I ever saw one. Great game.
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Post by: karyann on December 12, 2014, 04:17:41 pm
Everybody yet has got awesome stuff and lots of candies ;D
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Post by: redblaze57 on December 25, 2014, 10:07:32 pm
hopefully this turned out good
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Post by: turf on December 25, 2014, 10:21:25 pm
Awesome! I love seeing folks do these videos. It's awesome to see/hear what you folks are like.
Merry Christmas my brother. Hope it was great.
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Post by: dashv on December 25, 2014, 11:16:18 pm
I streamed my unboxing on Twitch, but it got muted, so I'm hoping to get the local recording to work and uploaded on Youtube as soon as I can!
But one thing I can say - wow, Secret Santa, thanks so much! I was blown away by what you got me! ;D
If you are not able to get the audio to work, you should narrate yourself opening it.
Or even better... Turf or I will dub our voices in for you and it may or may not relate to what you were actually saying... :)
I think this is the best solution
;D haha you guys
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Post by: desocietas on December 27, 2014, 03:40:33 pm
Ok, so I don't have the editing software at home to cut this down (I do all my video editing at work usually) ::) but I uploaded the whole stream to Youtube (all 8 hours of it) and have bookmarked the VGC part (it's about 10 min).
Feel free to watch the rest of the stream if you're suuuuuper bored. Unfortunately, the music was a little overpowering, but I think you should still be able to hear me. The fellow next to me is my boyfriend.
Hopefully my SS doesn't mind me accidentally showing their first name at the very end... :-X but thanks! I'll go take pics of everything and post them in the Christmas Loot section.
*Note: I'm sick and I've been fighting with Youtube for the last 10 min to try to get it to play at the part where I *actually* unbox the SS stuff. It's at 29:23 if anything. Or after the artbook unwrapping.
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Post by: turf on December 27, 2014, 06:15:31 pm
That was Fun! I only watched the VGC part, but it was very fun. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Post by: naicigam on January 02, 2015, 11:59:31 am
Hi, everyone!!!
Sorry for the delay!!! I got my gift just for Christmas (on Dec. 23th) and I loved it!!! As soon as I get home from my holidays, I will send you some pictures.
Thank you, Secret Santa!!! And thanks to everyone on this great community!
Cheers!
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Post by: soera on January 02, 2015, 12:46:15 pm
And with that, this thread is done again this year. Congrats to everyone who enjoyed their gifts and hope that the holidays were great for all!
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Post by: koemo1 on January 10, 2015, 08:06:18 pm
When will you show your gift ?
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Post by: soera on January 12, 2015, 01:01:30 am
I posted what I got! :)
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Post by: koemo1 on January 13, 2015, 03:53:14 pm