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Title: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on October 02, 2017, 08:32:24 AM
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Secret Santa is here again!  Here's the rules:

1.  Don't sign up if you can't / won't follow through.
2.  Sign ups are open until the first(ish) of November, at which time everyone'll be matched up and wish lists will be sent out to their respective Santa.
3.  Due to an unfortunate issue last year, no noobs allowed.  Santas must have a minimum of 50 posts or have a long timer vouch for them.
4.  To make life easier for me, please fill in the form below when sending me your info.  Keep in mind that the more options your Santa has, the better the chances of him (or her) finding a good deal in the time allotted.  Please don't ask Santa for relatively rare games that sell once every 90 days on ebay for reasonable prices; he's on a schedule and can't wait months for a deal to come along.
5.  Value of your gift(s) should be in the $30-40 range - real value and not bloated, unsold BIN pricing.
6.  Gifts should be mailed by December 9th to give the PO two full weeks.  If for some reason you won't be able to meet that time frame, please let me know as early as possible so that alternate plans can be made and nobody ends up with nothing but tears and empty dreams under their festivus pole.
7.  Also related to last year's issue, make sure your gift is sent with tracking.  If at all possible, it's strongly suggested that you have Santa send your gift to a secure location (work, PO box, a neighbor that's home, or held at the PO); if tracking says it was delivered but your package was stolen off your porch, it's not Santa's problem.
8.  This is important and bears repeating: don't sign up if you won't follow through; you f*ck this up and I'll ban your ass.
9.  The most important rule is to have fun!

For extra holiday cheer, one random Santa will be selected to receive 'coal in their stocking and another will get a copy of the Turbo Legacy Poster.  If you don't want (or already have) either of these goodies, please note accordingly on the form below.

Also, let me know if you don't want to shop for me since it won't exactly be secret.


Sign up sheet format for when you PM me your list -

Forum Alias:
Shipping Name/Address:
Condition (i.e. - complete, boxed, mint, loose, etc.):
Wish List:
Entered in the poster drawing? (yes/no):
Entered in the Magicoal drawing? (yes/no):
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on October 02, 2017, 08:32:48 AM
This space reserved for the list of participants.  Please send me a PM if your name isn't listed and it should be.

By the way, I don't need your wish list when you sign up.  That can wait until the end of the month, so y'all got plenty of time to think it over.



bartre
Black Tiger
blueraven
Dicer (tentative)
Duo_R
geise
gex
Gredler
Gypsy
hoobs88
johnnykonami
_joshuaTurbo
jtucci31
Medic_wheat
Necromancer
Opethian
Sarumaru
seieienbu
Strider77
turboswimbz
xelement5x
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on October 02, 2017, 09:12:36 AM
PM incoming!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: hoobs88 on October 02, 2017, 09:20:51 AM
Please sign me up as usual.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on October 02, 2017, 09:53:03 AM
List me as YES I hope the balloons I receive this year are as glorious as the prior, and look forward to shopping for my recipient!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on October 02, 2017, 10:12:18 AM
Count me in!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: xelement5x on October 02, 2017, 10:28:25 AM
Sign me up!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Dicer on October 02, 2017, 10:35:36 AM
Once I know my situation I'll be inclined to join...
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: gex on October 02, 2017, 01:11:19 PM
I'm game!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on October 02, 2017, 01:22:25 PM
Once I know my situation I'll be inclined to join...


I ya can't join in I'll send a mini  PCE stocking stuffer.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on October 02, 2017, 03:58:26 PM
this seems to hit earlier every year.

I'm in :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on October 02, 2017, 04:40:43 PM
I’m in like flint.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on October 02, 2017, 04:57:05 PM
I’m in like flint.
with toxic water?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: seieienbu on October 02, 2017, 07:34:59 PM
Maybe this year I can avoid unintentionally buying a bootleg and having to wait for a second overseas package to arrive before sending my gift at the 11th hour.

Count me in, please.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: gex on October 02, 2017, 08:39:44 PM
Maybe this year I can avoid unintentionally buying a bootleg and having to wait for a second overseas package to arrive before sending my gift at the 11th hour.

Count me in, please.
Did that happen last year??
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on October 03, 2017, 05:17:29 AM
I never saw any posts from my Santa last year, I hope they weren't disappointed.  I think I found a really clean looking copy of one of the games they asked for.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on October 03, 2017, 12:14:26 PM
PM'd good ole Necro. I look forward to getting sweet giftage for whoever I pick for. Last year whoever had me KILLED it. I frequently use the Saturn stick they got me.  8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: jtucci31 on October 03, 2017, 12:43:12 PM
Well unfortunately I haven't been around here much lately because I've been in the process of starting 2 new jobs, but count me in please!! I'll get you my information later.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on October 07, 2017, 11:45:32 AM
FUuuuuuuuu ok I'm in.

One year someone sent me a list and the cheapest game was like $85. Also please don't request a sealed game unless its Fire Pro Wrestling or some shit. And I'm not sending anyone anything from PCEWorks. That said, I'm sure my recipient will be happy  :mrgreen:

I'M SENDING YOU FRUITCAKE IN A CAN, EAT IT B*^(*&S
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on October 07, 2017, 12:49:29 PM
anyone tempted to make something?
two years back I got the coolest gift in the form of a turbografx themed christmas storybook, complete with illustrations.
I would love to do the same for someone, how do you all feel?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on October 07, 2017, 01:23:42 PM
anyone tempted to make something?
two years back I got the coolest gift in the form of a turbografx themed christmas storybook, complete with illustrations.
I would love to do the same for someone, how do you all feel?

I am in the process of making some turbob related items to send.  I would love to get a homemade turbob
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on October 07, 2017, 01:52:08 PM
anyone tempted to make something?
two years back I got the coolest gift in the form of a turbografx themed christmas storybook, complete with illustrations.
I would love to do the same for someone, how do you all feel?

I am in the process of making some turbob related items to send.  I would love to get a homemade turbob

I'll put a raspberry pi inside a cardboard "turblowgraphics-16" shell for my giftee.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on October 07, 2017, 02:13:58 PM
Yeah that really would be a Tur-BLOWS grafx gift
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on October 09, 2017, 02:45:48 AM
Any of you guys that want and/or are willing to provide crafty stuff, please note as such in your lists and I'll try to match y'all together.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bob on October 09, 2017, 02:48:50 AM
anyone tempted to make something?
two years back I got the coolest gift in the form of a turbografx themed christmas storybook, complete with illustrations.
I would love to do the same for someone, how do you all feel?

I am in the process of making some turbob related items to send.  I would love to get a homemade turbob

wasn't it you that made me the turbo book ends with pictures taped to the wood blocks?  lol
i remember entering that year and not asking for any games, just something home made.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 09, 2017, 03:57:17 AM
oh my, It's TIME AGAIN!!

Yes, I'd love to enter this!  Please and thank you!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on October 09, 2017, 06:08:06 AM
anyone tempted to make something?
two years back I got the coolest gift in the form of a turbografx themed christmas storybook, complete with illustrations.
I would love to do the same for someone, how do you all feel?

I am in the process of making some turbob related items to send.  I would love to get a homemade turbob

wasn't it you that made me the turbo book ends with pictures taped to the wood blocks?  lol
i remember entering that year and not asking for any games, just something home made.

Yes I Still have another prototype item from that, I should finish and ship to you.  I couldn't find a piece I needed to make it work. . . I have since sourced it. but I forgot who I sent it to...  IT seems like another time with many other usernames. . . 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on October 16, 2017, 10:42:59 PM
Add me to the crafty list, and I will append that to my pm as well.  Sorry whoever gets me as their Santa, I love trying to craft but fear I am not the best with my hands and no edit undo ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on October 17, 2017, 08:42:00 AM
I HAVE EVIL JOLLY CRAFTING IDEAS  :twisted:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on October 20, 2017, 09:29:02 AM
Bump!

There's still plenty of time to sign up and/or get your list in order.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 23, 2017, 09:06:24 AM
PM sent for the wish list thingy!  I hate asking for things that are inflating in price more and more!!   ](*,) I hope you guys go gentle on me!  :D

Love this time of year!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on October 24, 2017, 08:52:43 AM
I hope you guys go gentle on me!  :D

you know from experience that we won't.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Duo_R on October 27, 2017, 05:59:33 PM
Please sign me up
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on October 30, 2017, 03:30:51 AM
Bump!

Hurry and sign up while there's still time!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on October 30, 2017, 09:11:26 AM
Santa CAWs is drawing in his workshop right now... Did I mention that I'm down for crafty stuff? I'm worried someone is going to ask for some wierdly odd game that is like $100 shipped. Like Toilet Kids.  I mean if you want me to send you a loose copy of JJ and jeff for your $40 gift then why not, right? But I'd rather spend a few hours making a custom piece for one of you turbros. Plus art is cool people like art right?


Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 30, 2017, 09:34:52 AM
Santa CAWs is drawing in his workshop right now... Did I mention that I'm down for crafty stuff? I'm worried someone is going to ask for some wierdly odd game that is like $100 shipped. Like Toilet Kids.  I mean if you want me to send you a loose copy of JJ and jeff for your $40 gift then why not, right? But I'd rather spend a few hours making a custom piece for one of you turbros. Plus art is cool people like art right?



f*ck yes we do!  I want ze Artz!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on October 31, 2017, 06:54:50 AM
Last minute bumps!

If you haven't already, y'all need to get me your wish lists soon.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on October 31, 2017, 07:08:26 AM
Sweet! This should be fun  :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Strider77 on October 31, 2017, 10:03:19 AM
I want ALL the stuffs.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on October 31, 2017, 10:57:37 AM

I want ALL the stuffs.

I got your stuff RIGHT HERE!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on November 01, 2017, 02:28:19 AM
I will have to get my wishlist together tonight after work, time is flying!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on November 01, 2017, 03:43:12 AM

I want ALL the stuffs.

I got your stuff RIGHT HERE!

He literally does.  He mails it to him.  Such a toucher.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on November 01, 2017, 05:46:52 AM

I want ALL the stuffs.

I got your stuff RIGHT HERE!

He literally does.  He mails it to him.  Such a toucher.

Touching tips
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on November 01, 2017, 06:03:01 AM
Just the tip.

To see how it feels.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on November 01, 2017, 06:40:10 AM
Just the tip.

To see how it feels.

Next thing you know, you're preggers.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on November 04, 2017, 06:54:24 AM
...and brave little toasters are running around the apartment...
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on November 08, 2017, 01:01:31 PM
Other than the two laggards and their Santas, lists have been sent to everyone.  Let me know if you got missed or need more from your recipient.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on November 08, 2017, 11:56:35 PM
Sweet!  I guess I'll be doing a little shopping this weekend!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on November 09, 2017, 02:59:39 AM
I learned a new word today.

lag·gard
ˈlaɡərd/Submit
noun
1.
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on November 09, 2017, 04:06:04 AM
One of the games the person I drew asked for must be ermagerd teh r4r3s because I can't find it on eBay. Or I stuck at searching.

Anyway, I think they will be pleased with what I got them and this year I am sending to myself first to hopefully throw in some surprises.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Desh on November 09, 2017, 12:31:02 PM
Mr. Moron over here completely missed the secret santa post this year.  Bah Humbug!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on November 09, 2017, 01:59:05 PM
Desh is alive!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: BlueBMW on November 12, 2017, 11:41:40 AM
You want to be my secret santa Desh?  I too completely spaced it!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Opethian on November 12, 2017, 11:50:18 AM
I made it got my list and checkin it 2wice...
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on November 12, 2017, 03:10:10 PM
Yeah I was a laggard. I blame alcohol, specifically not having any.

iDied. And I'm back. list has been sent. I haven't bought a turbob game since last year's secret santa, and I was just looking around and like WTF how much does stuff cost
 
Also, JP/US doesn't matter to me at all unless noted. I've always preferred JP games because of the cover art, so f*ck yeah frugality.

Also I'm setting booby-traps for the immortal candy-cane bastard this year. :twisted:

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on November 13, 2017, 01:01:43 AM
Oh I don't remember if I mentioned it. I can only play Japanese hueys.

I will definitely still get my gifts out to my giftee. I don't think anyone would think otherwise but given what happened to me I wanted to mention it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on November 13, 2017, 03:28:08 AM
Oh I don't remember if I mentioned it. I can only play Japanese hueys.

I will definitely still get my gifts out to my giftee. I don't think anyone would think otherwise but given what happened to me I wanted to mention it.

I am sure we understand that sending out a gift right on Time fr you is not a priority.

With that said, maybe participating in this gift exchange would be a fun distraction for you.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on November 13, 2017, 05:37:26 AM
Oh I don't remember if I mentioned it. I can only play Japanese hueys.

No CDs at all or do you mean you just can't do US hueys?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on November 13, 2017, 06:00:22 AM
Oh I don't remember if I mentioned it. I can only play Japanese hueys.

No CDs at all or do you mean you just can't do US hueys?

Got a Duo R. So any non-arcade game but only Japanese hucards. I have no interest in modding it with a region switch either.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on November 13, 2017, 07:03:03 AM
I should've known that, seeing as you're interested in the 'coal.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Desh on November 13, 2017, 01:03:58 PM
You want to be my secret santa Desh?  I too completely spaced it!

I'm totally down Bimmer.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on November 17, 2017, 03:54:33 AM
Secret Santa Sauce is all purchased and ready to rock!  Now just waiting for the elves to get the packages to me!  Woooo!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: exodus on November 17, 2017, 09:42:08 AM
I'm gonna do this next year! I missed this thread somehow.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on November 17, 2017, 02:05:05 PM
1st item is in and done!  and it looks pretty damn good.  excited to package it up!.

Added in edit:

Number 2 Item also complete. pretty cool looking.   Next off to find a game and try to get a third item done over the holiday.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on November 17, 2017, 02:24:03 PM
Santa CAWs is busy in his workshop... This should be a fun one!

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: eproxy on November 19, 2017, 09:49:59 AM
Please count me in  :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on November 19, 2017, 07:50:53 PM

Secret Santa is here again!  Here's the rules:
2.  Sign ups are open until the first(ish) of November, at which time everyone'll be matched up and wish lists will be sent out to their respective Santa.
3.  Due to an unfortunate issue last year, no noobs allowed.  Santas must have a minimum of 50 posts or have a long timer vouch for them.

Other than the two laggards and their Santas, lists have been sent to everyone.

Please count me in  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/1FNkvke.gif)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on November 20, 2017, 01:18:09 AM
I hope you get coal from your Santa after that one. Just kidding hehehehehehehe

(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/500x/74159363/they-cant-all-be-winners-now-can-they.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on November 20, 2017, 05:14:05 AM
Please count me in  :D

Gimme your wish list.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on November 22, 2017, 02:49:36 AM
Santa delivered early this year!  I've already got a package under my tree.  :mrgreen:


And yesterday I ordered games for my recipient and a Magicoal for next year.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on November 30, 2017, 02:37:44 AM
Thank you so much jtucci. I know, I ignored your request to not open until Christmas. I got too excited when I saw the package shape, and I want to watch the movie tonight. And yes, you got the right movie thanks again.

Received: Lupin the 3rd Fuma Conspiracy LD and The New Zealand Story hucard + manual.

Never played this game before so I'll be sure to give it a go. It looks cute and fun. <3
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on November 30, 2017, 03:03:37 AM
DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.


we didn't even make it December.

Cool gets though!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: jtucci31 on November 30, 2017, 04:36:04 AM
Thank you so much jtucci. I know, I ignored your request to not open until Christmas. I got too excited when I saw the package shape, and I want to watch the movie tonight. And yes, you got the right movie thanks again.

Received: Lupin the 3rd Fuma Conspiracy LD and The New Zealand Story hucard + manual.

Never played this game before so I'll be sure to give it a go. It looks cute and fun. <3

Haha damn I would scold you a little for being so impatient, but it seemed like you've had a rough couple of months, so I hope you enjoyed it! Glad I got the right thing. Hope you have a good Christmas in a month :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: hoobs88 on November 30, 2017, 06:18:49 AM
I think I'm going to ship my gift out this weekend seeing as how December begins tomorrow.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on November 30, 2017, 07:52:18 AM
Just ordered the last few things.

So n I wait or it to come in from Japan.


Now to think of something home made.   Brian already hurts.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on November 30, 2017, 07:53:22 AM
Thank you so much jtucci. I know, I ignored your request to not open until Christmas. I got too excited when I saw the package shape, and I want to watch the movie tonight. And yes, you got the right movie thanks again.

Received: Lupin the 3rd Fuma Conspiracy LD and The New Zealand Story hucard + manual.

Never played this game before so I'll be sure to give it a go. It looks cute and fun. <3

Haha damn I would scold you a little for being so impatient, but it seemed like you've had a rough couple of months, so I hope you enjoyed it! Glad I got the right thing. Hope you have a good Christmas in a month :)

Yeah November was shiiiit. My brothers like Lupin a lot too so I am hoping we can all watch it together this evening.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on November 30, 2017, 07:56:44 AM
Awesome!

Secret Santa

Bringing Cheer
Every Year

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Black Tiger on November 30, 2017, 08:16:24 AM
Now to think of something home made.   Brian already hurts.

Tell him to go easy on you.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: in99flames on December 02, 2017, 04:33:47 PM
f*ck. i just saw this...forgot all about this.....way too late to join
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: in99flames on December 02, 2017, 04:33:57 PM
Double post by accident....sorry!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on December 02, 2017, 11:13:29 PM
Now to think of something home made.   Brian already hurts.

Tell him to go easy on you.

It’s okay we have a safe word to use. 

“DoxPhile”.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: esadajr on December 04, 2017, 08:55:49 AM
I've been so busy this past couple of months I totally missed out this year. Good luck to all participants
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on December 07, 2017, 05:28:41 AM
The gift I purchased for my recipient arrived yesterday from Japan. I was worried it may not get here in time because it didn't have tracking and warned it could be multiple weeks, but now I just need my two local packages to arrive then I can ship.

Decorations are going up in the house, and it's getting me excited to send this out southern california santa style :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: sirhcman on December 07, 2017, 05:37:47 AM
The gift I purchased for my recipient arrived yesterday from Japan. I was worried it may not get here in time because it didn't have tracking and warned it could be multiple weeks, but now I just need my two local packages to arrive then I can ship.

Decorations are going up in the house, and it's getting me excited to send this out southern california santa style :D

I look forward to playing my new Neo Geo system! Thanks Gredler Claus!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on December 07, 2017, 05:46:26 AM
Lol, sure thing bud
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: xelement5x on December 07, 2017, 06:19:23 AM
Decorations are going up in the house, and it's getting me excited to send this out southern california santa style :D

Just keep the ash out of the package and I'm sure you'll be fine ;) 

Hope you and yours are doing safe through all the craziness right now. 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 07, 2017, 06:23:19 AM
The poster, 'coal, and my recipients gift went out last night.  Go reindeer go!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on December 07, 2017, 06:25:47 AM
I am waiting for those Japan dolphins with my orders.

So far got one of three orders. Once the last two come in it’s off to a reminder to my SS.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on December 07, 2017, 06:51:57 AM
Hope you and yours are doing safe through all the craziness right now. 

Thanks so much dude, actually a lot of friends and former coworkers up in Ventura are hurting right now (I hope Elmer's doing alright!)

I am down in San Diego, and last night we had a phone alert / amber alert style notification that it's a severe fire warning, do not drive through brush/grass or mow lawns, etc. Hope we get through it, but super warm today and dry with high winds, so I am knocking on a lot of wood today.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on December 09, 2017, 02:10:13 AM
great to hear none of the CA peeps seem to be doing too bad.

SANTAR GRIFT OUT

BONUS: In the snow today!



Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on December 09, 2017, 03:57:40 PM
Got all my SS stuff today, just gotta get it wrapped and sent!  My SS gift to me arrived during the week also, gonna wait until Xmas as always to open it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on December 11, 2017, 09:44:59 AM
Got some sweet Coal in my stocking. Thanks NecroSanta. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 11, 2017, 09:55:54 AM
You opened it early!  :shock:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on December 11, 2017, 09:56:38 AM
I had no idea what it was.  :lol:

I was getting my packages and I was all, Rightstuf package yep, movie from eBay seller uh huh. Ooooh what is this shiny purple package? XD
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on December 11, 2017, 10:00:47 AM
Ooooh what is this shiny purple package? XD

That's what she said


And congrats on winning the coal, enjoy man!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 11, 2017, 10:06:29 AM
Did I forget to wrap it inside?  I must've only wrapped the regular one.... dammit.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: hoobs88 on December 11, 2017, 04:53:07 PM
The poster, 'coal, and my recipients gift went out last night.  Go reindeer go!

Christmas came early...Poster received today! Thanks Necro!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: hoobs88 on December 13, 2017, 08:11:25 AM
Another day, another package arrives! The return address looked familiar from my Secret Santa and after a brief investigation, I discovered that it was from my recipient from 2011. Thanks Opethian!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on December 13, 2017, 08:24:26 AM
santa hit it out of the park this year, thanks swimby!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/RELaQUfl.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on December 17, 2017, 01:22:18 PM
My secret payload is on the way, should get there by the 22nd!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: blueraven on December 18, 2017, 06:39:11 AM
Elves in the workshop assured me that the package will be there by XMAS.

Down to the wire
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: xelement5x on December 18, 2017, 07:24:21 AM
Something showed up in the mail for me today!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/24280393457_f771b2e9c5_z.jpg)

I haven't "unwrapped" it yet.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on December 18, 2017, 08:02:41 AM
That’s one cool SDF drawing.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 18, 2017, 08:03:34 AM
Hmm, xele will never guess Santa's identity.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on December 18, 2017, 12:49:50 PM
Hmm, xele will never guess Santa's identity.

That's a real head scratcher right there!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on December 19, 2017, 08:07:25 AM
Had to wait to ship my gift until today, I'm hoping it makes it in time.
It'll be worth it though
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on December 22, 2017, 08:15:21 AM
So my package came in today. Because I left out of town and will not be back until the following week I opened the box and placed the contents under the tree.

https://i.imgur.com/FbyGDRf.jpg

Firstly this.  This right here. Loved it so much I put it on my fridge. Then had to explain that it is not the devil lol. Once the holiday is over it’s going on the case to my Krumps movie. Where did you get it?

https://i.imgur.com/Yy4YVHE.jpg

Keep my presents safe tree.

Oh and my wife asked if the SS is a girl. I said no. I don’t know. Why?

The handwriting looks like a girls.

Oh. I don’t know. Maybe his wife wrote the address on the box? 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 22, 2017, 08:28:52 AM
Lego tree!  Ya gotta post a pic of that put together.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on December 23, 2017, 11:56:05 AM
Can't wait to see the rest of this years gift-a-roos!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on December 23, 2017, 01:50:41 PM
I am pretty sure Santa's delivery landed here yesterday, this box is huge Santa went overboard sending to me, I can only imagine what's in this box. I will document the opening process on Monday, I have to be patient!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Duo_R on December 23, 2017, 04:33:07 PM
Gift received! Probably gonna open it tonight! And it looks like my gift going out arrived earlier this week!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on December 23, 2017, 10:51:04 PM
Santa has some serious wrapping skills :)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_20171221_152900.jpg)

Santa thinks I'm sexi~
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_20171224_034348.jpg)

I don't wanna wait til kerrsmerrrsss to open, but I will. :P

Thanks Satan!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on December 25, 2017, 11:09:33 AM
Wow Santa Bartre went way above and beyond with this gift!! I love this thing so much, I can't wait to go use it. I will post more about it after I get a chance to use it, but I wanted to pop on and say thank you so much for the awesome gift! I love using arcade sticks, and am very comfortable with a similar stick so I can't wait to try out some obey with this bad boy.

Thanks so much man, you really shouldn't have gone so big dude this is bad ass!! Stole the show today, great job!
(https://i.imgur.com/5sBbptc_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
More pics:
https://imgur.com/a/Dlqoa
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on December 25, 2017, 12:22:37 PM
AWESOME. Sweet PCE logo!

Also may I say: Gredler gets super bonus points for the custom gredler mug in front of some delicious piggies in blankets!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: xelement5x on December 25, 2017, 02:37:54 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/24436162777_1ccbcc031d_z.jpg)

My Secret Santa goodies from the PCEFX Secret Santa!

For the PC Engine:
VEIGUES TACTICAL GLADIATOR
CHRIS NO BOKEN (Chris' Adventure)

For the Mega-CD:
DOUBLE SWITCH with OBI!

Many thanks again to Sarumaru!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: bartre on December 25, 2017, 02:40:33 PM
Thanks so much man, you really shouldn't have gone so big dude this is bad ass!! Stole the show today, great job!

Hey man, glad you like it!
I got your pics and saw all the sticks and thought "why not just have one?"

drop me a line if you've got any questions :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Duo_R on December 25, 2017, 05:45:21 PM
My SS did amazing! I got Flash Hiders and Pyramid Plunder signed by Ark threatening to stab me if I ever sell it on EBay. It isn’t the holidays without a death threat from Ark!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: gex on December 25, 2017, 06:43:18 PM
Ark threatening to stab me
Means he luves u
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on December 25, 2017, 11:35:15 PM
I know there is a handful of mateys that will likely receive their SS gifts in the mail just after Christmas day, so if anyone out there is still waiting (me included), please be patient as international (or to Canadia ;) ) shipping has been a pain this year. 

I expect to see a few posts here in the coming days with more sexy santa giftos!!  :D

Happy PCE SS ya'll!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 26, 2017, 01:08:13 AM
Many thanks to Black Tiger for my goodies.  I've had too many peeps in my home and too much other stuff going on over the weekend to get some good before/after pics, so I've not opened it yet, but it's first on my list when I get home tonight.  It's like my first ever Boxing Day gift, which is fitting since it came from Canada.  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on December 26, 2017, 01:32:33 AM
Thanks so much man, you really shouldn't have gone so big dude this is bad ass!! Stole the show today, great job!

Hey man, glad you like it!
I got your pics and saw all the sticks and thought "why not just have one?"

drop me a line if you've got any questions :D

It's a pretty incredible gift. I want a stick that works with PCE, LOL.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on December 26, 2017, 01:56:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/i3KQ3Lr.jpg?1)

Thanks, Santa!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on December 26, 2017, 02:22:58 AM
international (or to Canadia ;) ) shipping has been a pain this year. 

I expect to see a few posts here in the coming days with more sexy santa giftos!!  :D


I'll have one soon to share, seems Santa's reindeer were a bit off this year, both ways!  what a pesky border.

well hope all had a good holiday season . now for New Years!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Duo_R on December 26, 2017, 05:36:13 AM
It is an honor to get that!

Ark threatening to stab me
Means he luves u
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 26, 2017, 07:21:42 AM
Let us know that you got your goods if you haven't already.  Some of us Santas are getting nervous.

Also, don't forget to try and guess your Santa's identity or ask for hints.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on December 26, 2017, 07:45:36 AM
Let us know that you got your goods if you haven't already.  Some of us Santas are getting nervous.

Also, don't forget to try and guess your Santa's identity or ask for hints.  :mrgreen:
Let us know that you got your goods if you haven't already.  Some of us Santas are getting nervous.

Also, don't forget to try and guess your Santa's identity or ask for hints.  :mrgreen:

i has no idea who my santa is. gimme teh hints
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 26, 2017, 07:52:06 AM
He's in chat quite a bit and flies south for the winter.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on December 26, 2017, 08:39:41 AM
He's in chat quite a bit and flies south for the winter.

That tells me PEWP!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Black Tiger on December 26, 2017, 08:54:16 AM
I received my SS gift.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: jtucci31 on December 26, 2017, 10:37:23 AM
Thanks so much whoever you are! Always wanted the second Axe! Six million dollar man approves

(https://i.imgur.com/ZiS9hEN.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: hoobs88 on December 26, 2017, 02:53:34 PM
My Santa was very generous! I got 3 Momo Tarou Densetsu games in this binder and 5 Drummania games. Thanks Opethian!

(http://i.imgur.com/D3idjAT.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/jHFV19M.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/BcB9sD3.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/kCkfNlO.jpg?1)

I already own these 4 Drummania games so I'll probably raffle them off.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on December 27, 2017, 08:53:12 AM
Let us know that you got your goods if you haven't already.  Some of us Santas are getting nervous.

Also, don't forget to try and guess your Santa's identity or ask for hints.  :mrgreen:

I spoke with my Santa, the best Santa may I add, and my gift was held up, but all is good!!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on December 27, 2017, 01:22:31 PM
I know my Santa was Canadian, could use more hints though!  As for hints for mine,"Er kommt wegen der bösen Kinder."
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: seieienbu on December 27, 2017, 02:56:50 PM
My Santa came through with a pair of PC Engine games I've wanted for a while: Aoi Blink and Gamola Speed!  Thanks Santa! 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 28, 2017, 01:55:04 AM
He's in chat quite a bit and flies south for the winter.

That tells me PEWP!

It's le goose, silly.

I know my Santa was Canadian, could use more hints though!

He had help from Maria.




Here's a before/after pic of mine with the closest thing I have to an x-mas tree:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/27574789749_c22a240a6f_o.jpg)

I love the fancy Yuki wrap job.  Thanks, Black Tiger!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: jtucci31 on December 28, 2017, 02:11:53 AM
Somebody tell me who got me my cool shit!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 28, 2017, 02:31:22 AM
Your santa had help from Link.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: jtucci31 on December 28, 2017, 02:39:48 AM
Hoobastank88?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 28, 2017, 03:22:39 AM
Heh, yeah.  HoobaSanta88!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: geise on December 28, 2017, 03:57:35 AM
I want to give a quick shout out and a HUGE thank you to my Secret Santa! I got a nice minty Shubibinman 3. Thank you so much! Will post pics later.  Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on December 28, 2017, 07:33:32 AM
He's in chat quite a bit and flies south for the winter.

That tells me PEWP!

It's le goose, silly.

I know my Santa was Canadian, could use more hints though!

He had help from Maria.




Here's a before/after pic of mine with the closest thing I have to an x-mas tree:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/27574789749_c22a240a6f_o.jpg)

I love the fancy Yuki wrap job.  Thanks, Black Tiger!  :mrgreen:

For a second I thought it was CAW but he hasn't been around lately, I should have figured it was the other avian creature since he's in chat always. Thanks Goose howard!

Also, that Gods Of Lightning gift wrapping is amazeballs. :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: johnnykonami on December 28, 2017, 10:20:43 AM
I know my Santa was Canadian, could use more hints though!

He had help from Maria.

Ah, must be Gex, I think.  Thanks Santa Gex!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on December 29, 2017, 02:35:57 AM
Ah, must be Gex, I think.  Thanks Santa Gex!

Now if we could talk him into posting what he got.......

At least tracking says it was delivered.  Hopefully it wasn't stolen off his porch by a errant moose.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Opethian on December 29, 2017, 02:52:49 AM
glad you like it hoobs!

I got a Rabio lepus and some everdrive stickers! thanks secret santa Schutzstaffel!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Duo_R on December 31, 2017, 12:31:34 AM

Merry Christmas Ope!

glad you like it hoobs!

I got a Rabio lepus and some everdrive stickers! thanks secret santa Schutzstaffel!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on December 31, 2017, 02:17:06 AM
My Santa came through with a pair of PC Engine games I've wanted for a while: Aoi Blink and Gamola Speed!  Thanks Santa!

\m/

Hope you enjoy them. Gamola Speed is a neat little game, I "tested" it extensively. Probably gonna grab a huey of it for myself at some point.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: seieienbu on December 31, 2017, 09:52:41 AM
My Santa came through with a pair of PC Engine games I've wanted for a while: Aoi Blink and Gamola Speed!  Thanks Santa!

\m/

Hope you enjoy them. Gamola Speed is a neat little game, I "tested" it extensively. Probably gonna grab a huey of it for myself at some point.

Thanks Santa!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on January 05, 2018, 05:28:55 AM
So, anyone still waiting for their goodies or feel they got the short end of the stick?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on January 05, 2018, 06:30:42 AM
So, anyone still waiting for their goodies or feel they got the short end of the stick?

No short end, but I am still waiting on mine...weather may not have been on my side though.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on January 05, 2018, 06:36:00 AM
I haven't heard from my recipient, but the tracking says delivered
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on January 05, 2018, 07:16:55 AM
The items I sent should be deliver UPS today.

I am glade I sent it now instead of holding out on that last item from Japan. Actually I may need to just do a eBay claim since it never was delivered on the 27th like it said. Hmmmm

Hope my SS likes the goodies.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Sarumaru on January 06, 2018, 05:42:57 AM
Here's what my avian santa le GOOSE got me. Stoked for both of these. Absolutely LOVE Faceball... Or balls in general. Also, Team Innocent is a cool game that I hope some clever group patches into English one day. Anyway, thanks Santaaaa~

(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_20171228_150400_473-1-e1515263904980.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Arkhan on January 06, 2018, 07:20:17 PM
MY SATAN DIDN'T DELIVER WHAT THE f*ck.

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on January 08, 2018, 02:15:00 AM
So my package came in today. Because I left out of town and will not be back until the following week I opened the box and placed the contents under the tree.

https://i.imgur.com/FbyGDRf.jpg

Firstly this.  This right here. Loved it so much I put it on my fridge. Then had to explain that it is not the devil lol. Once the holiday is over it’s going on the case to my Krumps movie. Where did you get it?

https://i.imgur.com/Yy4YVHE.jpg

Keep my presents safe tree.

Oh and my wife asked if the SS is a girl. I said no. I don’t know. Why?

The handwriting looks like a girls.

Oh. I don’t know. Maybe his wife wrote the address on the box? 


We need an update.  :mrgreen:

What's in the pretty packages?  Did you get the tree put together?  Was the pez delicious?  Inquiring minds want to know!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on January 08, 2018, 02:24:59 AM
I attempted to put the tree together.

And I couldn’t. I would get about half way and hen my son would take it and deconstruct it. So I gave up. It currently resides in a San switch sized ziplock baggie on the kitchen table.

The marshmallows covered treats with caramel where good typically I am not a fan of marshmallows covered in chililete or not.

As for the presents details after work.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on January 08, 2018, 04:42:56 AM
The items I sent should be deliver UPS today.

I am glade I sent it now instead of holding out on that last item from Japan. Actually I may need to just do a eBay claim since it never was delivered on the 27th like it said. Hmmmm

Hope my SS likes the goodies.

SS is in love!!!  WITH YOU!!  ZOMG!!  Wow, you really spoiled me rotten this year SANTA!!  Holy CROW!!!

I'm so very stoked to have gotten these anime sets as well as the awesome movies, books and SWEET OBEY!!  WOWO!!!!  I couldn't believe the awesomeness that was in this box!!  Thank you so much!!


(https://thumb.ibb.co/fY9mhR/20180106_001311.jpg)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/jdFFbm/20180105_234226.jpg)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cURcp6/20180105_234258.jpg)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mLU0bm/20180105_234116.jpg)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/imW2p6/20180105_234200.jpg)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cCi42R/20180105_234134.jpg)


Thank you Medic-Wan Kenobi!  You are my only hope!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on January 08, 2018, 04:52:46 AM
Dat Rolfee!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on January 08, 2018, 06:17:02 AM
Heh, dat bootleg El Hazard.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on January 08, 2018, 06:58:05 AM
Heh, dat bootleg El Hazard.

Oddly enough I bought it at a used book store. Lol
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gypsy on January 08, 2018, 06:59:20 AM
Yeah I've seen quite a few bootlegs locally. Most stores are either too dumb or don't care and price them dirt cheap.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Gredler on January 12, 2018, 03:31:23 AM
This SS gift keeps on giving! A 4$ snes extension cable, multimeter, a rj45 cap, crimper, some tutorial video watching, and now my snes is significantly more respectable. Thanks again bartre, I am obsessed!!

(https://i.imgur.com/cXSLnNM_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)


I have NES and Saturn cables stripped and mapped, just need to crimp them. Ordering cables for GameCube, dreamcast, and of Xbox today.  This thing's going to get a lot of use - I love it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on January 14, 2018, 02:00:08 PM
https://imgur.com/gallery/uFaPf

Finally posting the games.

So first we have not a game. But porn!  And when you watch porn it really should be high def. otherwise you are doing it wrong.

Next we have two super cd games. My Duo needs some repairs so they are ranked for now. One appears to be a fighter so that’s neat 6 button controller here I come. The other a RPG maybe?  I am really only familiar with the best em up SFC titles. Well by reputation only.

Lastly we have a super awesome SFC shooter.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Necromancer on January 15, 2018, 02:09:06 AM
That's Sailor Moon Collection.  It's a bunch of cool animated cut scenes, mini games, and even a couple short fmv sequences.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Medic_wheat on January 15, 2018, 02:26:24 AM
That's Sailor Moon Collection.  It's a bunch of cool animated cut scenes, mini games, and even a couple short fmv sequences.

Ahh so I can muddle my way though it. Neat.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: turboswimbz on January 31, 2018, 01:46:28 PM
MY santarr gift arrived today!

Thanks SS

Got Blue Blink, A sweet anthrax Cassette, and ET for Atari.   8)

PIctures to follow when I have some time to upload them.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: Opethian on January 31, 2018, 01:59:09 PM
CAW!!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017
Post by: esteban on January 31, 2018, 11:00:18 PM
MY santarr gift arrived today!

Thanks SS

Got Blue Blink, A sweet anthrax Cassette, and ET for Atari.   8)

PIctures to follow when I have some time to upload them.

+10 pts if the pics include a retired washing machine and/or a blue donkey.

:)