Most of the times, as Gamers, when we go on vacation, we get to look for local gaming stores and local comic book stores. And sometimes we find some really special items! This year we both went to Florida at different times and found really cool things. Some items new, and some from “Back In My Day”!

 

I (Chris) came back with some Summer gaming finds that included awesome vintage miniatures and an unusual set of dice:

 

Dice made out of Wham-o Super Ball material. Now my dice can bounce up to 20 feet! Um, if I ever wanted them to.

Dice made out of Wham-o Super Ball material. Now my dice can bounce up to 20 feet! Um, if I ever wanted them to.

 

Wyvern's Eyrie by Grendel Productions F0059 Designed by Alex Hunter probably released in the mid-1990s. I picked this resin set up for $3.95US! Awesome deal for an unopened/sealed set from 20 years ago!

Wyvern’s Eyrie by Grendel Productions F0059 Designed by Alex Hunter probably released in the mid-1990s. I picked this resin set up for $3.95US! Awesome deal for an unopened/sealed set from 20 years ago!

 

Another Wyvern by Grenadier Models. Item 2902 Designed by William Watt and released in 1992. This was an expansion kit for the Fantasy Warriors game set. This model is metal and quite hefty. This much metal would cost $75US today. I picked this one up for $3.95 as well!

Another Wyvern by Grenadier Models. Item 2902 Designed by William Watt and released in 1992. This was an expansion kit for the Fantasy Warriors game set. This model is metal and quite hefty. This much metal would cost $75US today. I picked this one up for $3.95 as well!

 

These are incredible! I picked these vintage TSR Marvel Super Heroes Metal Miniatures Boxed Set! This is set #1 of ? Item #5371 released in 1984. I bought these for $12.00US These were intended to be used with the Marvel Super Heroes Role Playing Game

These are incredible! I picked up these vintage TSR Marvel Super Heroes Metal Miniatures Boxed Set! This is set #1 of ? Item #5371 released in 1984. I bought these for $12.00US These were intended to be used with the Marvel Super Heroes Role Playing Game

 

Here is the back of the Marvel kit. The kit includes Spiderman, Captain America, Radioactive Man, The Scorpion, Dr. Doom, The Thing, Mr. Fantastic, The Human Torch, Doctor Octopus, Captain Marvel, The Hulk, and Thor

Here is the back of the Marvel kit. The kit includes Spiderman, Captain America, Radioactive Man, The Scorpion, Dr. Doom, The Thing, Mr. Fantastic, The Human Torch, Doctor Octopus, Captain Marvel, The Hulk, and Thor

 

I (Cory now!)was on vacation in Florida and picked up an unpunched copy of Avalon Hill’s classic game – “Kingmaker” for $3.00 at a garage sale! Wow! This is a game I’m familiar with, and have seen played, but have never played myself. I want to get some friends together sometime and give it a go.

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Kingmaker from Avalon Hill – a true classic!

 

The game recreates the political and military situation in late medieval  England during the “War of the Roses”.  We are thinking now about using this game to set up some  campaign battles for our War of the Roses 28mm miniatures games.

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This is the game I purchased at a garage sale. It’s in excellent condition!

 

 

We are always on the lookout for interesting hobby items while on vacation. Is there anything you have found from “Back In Your Day”?

Please share with us and leave a comment! We would love to hear from you! Thanks from Cigar Box Battle – Cory and Chris