Well, looking back at 2012, while I acquired less than 100 posters I must say that almost every one of them was a hand-picked favorite.
. Some were gifts, some were trades and some were found by leads that you all found for me. That interaction with you people has made this my most satisfying year in movie poster collecting ever.
Matias found me this awesome VAMPIRE LOVERS one sheet from Argentina.
I really wanted this version because it included Peter Cushing as the General.
Thanks again, Matias. You are Argentina's ambassador to the poster world.
Mike (m154cath) got me this bitchin' quad from the FIFTH ELEMENT.
Mike also sent me this UK teaser one sheet from one of my favorite Terry Gilliam films.
Check out the description for Adolphus.
Thanks Mike, and I do have some posters almost ready to ship to you.
Schan (Kovacs) gifted me this beautiful B1 for SAMURAI RESURRECTION. Thanks again, big guy!
Goremeister Steven swapped me this direct-to-video beauty which has eluded me for years.
As I had input into it's genesis, it meant a lot to me to get one.
(Thank you Schan for use of your photo.
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Tob has been tracking down quads for me all year long. Whatta guy!
Here's a few of the modern gems he has sent me. I love 'em all. A BIG thanks Tob!
(Thanks to Mike (m154cath) for use of this photo.)
Tom (angelflyover) is one of the nicest gentlemen in the hobby and I correspond with him frequently.
Holiday pointed me in his direction for these DS teasers and although I couldn't afford them, Tom sent them along
and we ended up with a mutually satisfying trade.
When Tom says 'mint' and 'safely packaged' he means it. Thanks Tom!
Matt (Harry Caul) got this teaser for me from another Gilliam favorite of mine.
He also has a classic, bad-girl one sheet he is holding for me.
Thanks, Doc, for all the good cheer!
Wim (Mondo Hazardo) found these two beauties, as scarce as they are cool.
He remembered that I was looking for them and kept me in mind.
My only posters from the Netherlands. A hundred thanks, sir!
Brandon (NeoLoco) Christmas gifted this beauty to me. Easily one of my favorites for this year or any other.
I know, I know...I just posted this a few days ago, but it is so cool I think it deserves repeat viewing.
Ves (theartofmovieposters) is easily one of the most thoughtful and generous members of this or any other hobby.
While I have few daybills, Aussie one sheets are my favorites. I dig the uniqueness of their designs and the quality of printing.
Here are some of the many she has tracked down for me over the year.
(This CITY OF LOST CHILDREN is an American one sheet.)
and this classic daybill...
Ves even went so far as to do the Mondo-drop torture for me because she knew I was going to be out when this one hit.
How cool is that? My first Mondo.
Thanks a gazillion for all the paper, Ves!
Then, there's Anthony (DisheveledAmethyst). Anthony works a cinema up in Maine.
Between his studies, his woman and his job, he still finds time to keep me flush with modern beauties.
I told him we miss his posts (he's a damn fine writer) and he promises to return when time permits.
Here's just a few of the posters he has sent me this year.
So, while I was piss-poor this year and didn't think I'd be able to afford even a stinking Mexican Lobby Card, I had one of my best years collecting.
Thank you one and all!
