Hal 36 and been playing since the early eighties I have a lot of the d20/3ed stuff, I am a small games publisher/art director.  I own some original art but none from the 80's, but always looking for new art, coolest non-art piece I have is a OD&D white box signed by Gygax and Arneson on cover of book 1.

Take care all, and good collecting.

JonOakes wrote:Your avatar picture rocks.

Welcome to the forum!

Thanks and the original of that avatar can be yours by going to e-bay in the next 8 days +  .

Very smart site I have already added it to my favs.

Huh... A girl who collects D&D and works in a comic shop... Thanks alot!  

Where were you when *I* was 18!!!

Welcome to the forum!

Thought I'd post my details to anyone whos interested. I'm Carl (no surprises there then) age 34 and,frankly, no collection to speak of!
This stuff takes me back to 1980 when I first started playing at school (the school that both my sons now go to - I must start getting out a bit more!)
Got back into the hobby when 3E came out but only as something to read - I don't play, though I sometimes wish there were enough hours in the day(and of course that I could find a group that still played 1E). My main interest is FR and I am slowly building up my collection - I gave away all my RP stuff about 14 years ago to a guy at works son and regret it every time I look on ebay - If I could have that stuff back now my standard of living would be increased a 100 fold. I've been a long time lurker on these forums  & recently forayed into e-bay, so I am trying to get a bit more involved. I would be interested to hear from any Uk members for their memories of gaming in the UK, as well as to find out if there are any games stores still actually active (esp in the South). I wish you all well - C

Another 30's guy. Live in NJ.  Collecting is sort of my hobby I guess.  Started with pennies, then baseball cards, beer cans and comic books back in 70's and 80's.  Cureently Im finishing off my vintage micronauts and starting on the Dnd books.

I never played AD&D very long maybe 2 years max in my early high school days but reading the books was fun and it definately was a great escape.  I sort of moved over to the computer games since gathering the people to play was such a pain and never went back.

I havent played any computer games in years and I thought I had gotten rid of that little collection bug.  It was attic cleaning time two years ago and I dumped some of the old dnd and micronauts I had on ebay.  Needless to say they were used and sold for dirt and now Ive already spent 200X of that rebuilding my micronauts (have a few pieces left to find though)...now its DnD time...

Hello all,

 I have been involved in role-playing since 1983, mostly in D&D and AD&D.  I managed to hold on to most of my original stuff and try to fill in the gaps.  I guess it's more nostalgia and wishful thinking, getting all the things I didn't get when I was younger and finding new things I never knew existed.  I don't care very much about condition, so long as an item is complete and, at least, as nice as my own old stuff.  I consider all my items to be priceless (worthless), as I have no intention of getting rid of them, but my most valued item would probably have to be my 1st edition DMG with my name written on the inside front cover by most of my ex's, lol.  Living in Kentucky, sources are fairly limited, so I am grateful to the internet for providing me with the resources to engage in one of my fondest memories of youth and a continuing interest in vintage D&D.  I also collect Star Wars memorabilia, comics, books of all sorts, swords, movies and video games,and dust.

Hello, my name is Mike.  I am 30 years old and living in CT.  I've been playing D&D for as long as I can remember.  Haven't played in years though because of the inevitable (wife and fixeruper house).  Have DMed more then anything.  Out of our group I was the only one who could come up with adventures off the top of my head. Others in the group tried and stunk, therefore I was the chosen one.  I would create dungeons and whatever as we played.  I rarely used modules and used them more for ideas.  I found them too confining.

Today I like to collect D&D modules, books, etc.  I sold off some of my collection some years ago (STUPID!) and am now reclaiming it.  I collect more for the memories and cool artwork.  Don't have many really rare items, and some of my favorites are the least rare.  Mint G1-3 (the memories), I12 mint, MM 4th print mint (cool artwork).  The first edition MM is still the best.  The color artwork in the later editions bites compared to the old B+W stuff.  Happy collecting.  

Hey folks, been lurking for about a month now and finally found time to post an introduction.  Some basics:  34 year old east coaster (VA), first played in April '79.  Been hooked ever since and still remember the thrill of those first adventures.  Don't find the time to play as much but still love the game.  

What brings me here?  I sold my 1st edition core rule books and such in 2000 and recently began searching for them on ebay.  Found the Acaeum thru a Google search and loved the information they provided.  Starting browsing the forums and it seems like a great crowd.

What interests me?  Besides all forms of d&d, computer games, wwii, advanced squad leader, playing guitar, home remodelling and construction (currently planning the basement), the great outdoors, working on the jeep, and the good old standby - beer and friends .

Things I'm currently looking for:  Monster & Treasures Assortment 3, Player Character Sheets from 79-81, Non-player character sheets and permanent record sheets.

My view on the SW:  I definitely will buy it if it is an item whose value won't be hurt by removing the SW (e.g. T1 Village of Hommlet green cover).  But otherwise, I won't buy because I want to open and it and use it in a game.  

Hmmmm, sure I could find other things to say but I'll save them for other threads.  Sorry for the long introduction.  It's great to be here.

Greets!  I'm new to these boards, just found them the other night when I got this crazy idea that I would try and locate some original Erol Otus art (I know, keep dreaming!) I actually got here by discovering the classic dungeon crawl products from Goodman Games, then researching erol otus etc, and ending up here through a search in google.

I must say this looks like a good bunch! I'm very excited about the opportunity to keep tabs on interesting collectibles that may come up for sale from time to time.  I'm most interested in Original artwork from the D&D/AD&D classics, but I'm in the process of getting copies of all the old books that are in decent shape.

Oh yeah, 32 years old from Louisiana/Mississppi area, I've been playing since I was 9, so I guess that puts me at about 1981 getting into the hobby.  I have a miniature collection you wouldn't believe! hehe..