Christmas surprise!

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Christmas surprise!

Postby akaSID » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:04 pm

This could/should probably go in the "Dance" section of the board, but is such great story, I feel it deserves it's own thread...
Awhile back, one of Todd's sales was for the set of glow Freddy Pez wobblers. I already had the green & blue, but was missing the white one to complete the set. I didn't really want to spend the money and buy all three, though in retrospect, I'm sure I could have easily sold the 2 I didn't need to another board member. Our resident Queen of Funko, Carol, bought the set...and offered up the individual pieces to those who needed/wanted them...at her cost! They were sent to John (videguy), who was to pass them on.
Long story short...my white one got lost...and so my set remained incomplete. :(
Today, I picked up a package at the post office. Expecting it to be the Halo set of POP!, or Buddy The Elf...both of which I'm waiting for, imagine my surprise when it was neither!
Instead...it was a white glow Freddy pez wobbler!!! Having heard the story of my lost one, John found one on ebay, bought it, and sent it to me!!! AND, as if that weren't great enough as it is...my request to reimburse him for his purchase have been rebuffed, as he feels partially responsible for the "loss"...which he ISN'T!!!
Knowing John, he probably didn't want this public display of admiration...but for a great gesture like this, I felt everyone should know what a great guy he is!
I'm totally floored...
Can't thank you enough John.....

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Christmas surprise!

Postby BFarr14 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:07 pm

Cheers!! Way to go John!
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Christmas surprise!

Postby Shorty57 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:11 pm

Wow! That's amazing!! Congrats!! And a major WTG to John!! That's was really awesome and generous! :)
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Postby Reverend » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:12 pm

Great story Ralph and John's a great guy. CONGRATS!!!
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Postby The Vandolin » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:15 pm

Wow awesome john, And Congratz!!!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby funkystark » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:17 pm

Great story! WTG John

Congrats on finishing the set Ralph.

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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby icemanfan44 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:18 pm

Glad you got your Freddy, John was not responsible I was. Would like the chance to square with John on this.
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Postby Jango_Fresh » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:19 pm

Another great story! So awesome!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby HobieWanKenobi » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:24 pm

Congrats on the acquisition, and great story of Funatic awesomeness.

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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby PopCollector » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:33 pm

Congrats Ralph! Great to hear of the completion of a collection as well as a great story of the funatic spirit.
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby blade2025 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:40 pm

All right Ralph. Bear, you are coming through again.
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Christmas surprise!

Postby FunkoNewb » Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:06 pm

WTG John and big congrats on completing that set of Freddy GITD pez!
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Postby kevinbuddha » Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:24 pm

That is Funko spirit of community! This is a very wonderful place on the internet, no other forum on Earth like it!

Congrats to both of you Gentlemen on your Funko and your Soul!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby Scotty » Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:18 am

Congrats Ralph, that is a great piece. This story definitely deserved its own thread. Outstanding Funatic spirit Jon.
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby TulaBug » Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:14 am

Ralph, what a wonderful surprise to find! It is so great to hear the stories of all the funatics who listen and care so much for others! John, my hats off to you!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby gxwhyelle » Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:26 am

Omg, so sweet! Congrats to Ralph, and way to go John!! Funatics are the best!!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby arch66 » Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:39 am

Wow another awesome story.
Congrats Ralph on the complete set.
And what a cool thing to do John!

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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby ShoMeNodder » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:03 am

Congrats Ralph and way to stand up, John !
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby yellowrice » Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:45 am

Another great story! WTG John!

Congrats Nancy!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby yoohooal » Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:47 pm

Cool story - Congrats!
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Re: Christmas surprise!

Postby akaSID » Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:32 pm

yellowrice wrote:Another great story! WTG John!

Congrats Nancy!


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