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Drooling at Lobos Collectables

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There are times when words don’t need to be said. This is that exact time! Before you do start scrolling through the below photos, we would urge you to visit Lobos Collectables (503 High Street, Northcote) to browse their awesome wares and buy up as many goodies as your wallet will allow. Now, put your bib on and start drooling.

You have been warned!
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Plenty to look at here. I’ll be back.
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Comic book action superheroes!
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Oh yes, Star Wars!
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Oh wow, more Star Wars stuff!
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I was made for loving you baby!
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I’ma Wario, I’ma gonna win!
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Drool factor 1000, I spot Tron!
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Sleep well Han
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The lovely Tron!
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Oh how I’ve missed this control panel
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Brilliant Tron side-art
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Original MOTU is best!
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I wonder if Skeletor is home?
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Man-At-Arms vs Jitsu
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Classic MOTU action
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I wonder who is flying the Millennium Falcon
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We found the Turtles!
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Some rare MOTU beauties!
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If you have made it this far and want to drool some more, you can read about our garage sale loot at Lobos Collectables – you won’t be disappointed.

 

Stained-Glass Style 80s Movie and Game Posters

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Sometimes, the less that is said, the better. When it comes to art, it should be left to speak for itself.

With that in mind, we give you the totally awesome iconic 80’s movies and video game stained-glass posters by Italian twin brother design team, Van Orton Design. If this doesn’t give you a nostalgic injection, then I don’t know what will! Wipe your drool and enjoy. 

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 Source: Van Orton Design

 

Super Smash Wars: Nintendo Buys Star Wars

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Nintendo buys Star Wars? Before you have a coronary, relax – this video by James Farr depicts what would occur if the Japanese video gaming giant procured the Star Wars rights from Disney.

The story goes something like this (in typical Star Wars roll-up-the-screen fashion):

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When Phantom Lord Ganon-Darth unveils his latest weapon, it will be up to Link Skywaker to learn the ways of the TRIFORCE, and lead a rag-tag rebellion against the Empire.

You know if Nintendo was involved with Star Wars, it would be nothing short of SUPER!


source: James Farr

The Thrill Of The Chase: Garage Sale Loot

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Last Saturday I set my alarm for 6:30am. Had I lost my mind? Why would I do such a thing on the weekend? I’ll tell you why – I wanted to get to the once-in-a-blue-moon Lobo’s Collectables garage sale. The garage sale was slotted for a 7:00am start. Knowing that the best items go first, I wanted to ensure that I was the early bird that caught the worm. Upon arrival, I could see the back alley garage sale being manned by two Star Wars heavyweights, Darth Maul on one side and Jar Jar Binks on the other. As I approached, I noticed that I wasn’t the only early bird trying to snag the worm. To say the place was packed, would be a gross understatement. I started my surveillance of the area, looking for all things related to retro gaming and vintage toys – Star Wars and Masters Of The Universe (MOTU) in particular. Once the reconnaissance was completed, I devised my plan to squeeze past the hordes and get to my targets.

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Once the targets were reached, I did not waste time in grabbing items out of boxes and off the shelves. I was clutching them tightly. My plan was executed flawlessly and I walked out with all the goodies I was after – Atari VCS/2600 game cartridges and retro gaming figurines, Star Wars items and Masters Of the Universe action figures. As a bonus, I latched onto a MOTU board game. It seemed that everyone missed it in the mad rush! It pays to keep your eyes open.

As I drove away, with my loot in hand, I was reflecting on what to have for breakfast. Bring on the next garage sale!