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Title: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 07, 2016, 02:04:19 PM
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST, PEOPLE MISS DETAILS EVERY YEAR AND IT LEADS TO QUITE A BIT OF WORK TO TRACK BITS OF INFO FROM A DOZEN OR SO PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T READ THE POST

It's Secret Santa time again! Here is how it works:

Step 1 Reply to this thread with something like "I'm in" and I will add your name to the list

SIGN UPS FOR SECRET SANTA 2016 ARE CLOSED

Step 2 Send an email to rfgensanta@gmail.com The subject line should look exactly like this:

User Name-Your Country-Country or Countries you are willing to ship to

EXAMPLE If I am in the USA and I am willing to ship to the USA and Canada:

Wildbil52-USA-USA, Canada


Copy and paste this text for the body of your email and fill in the blanks:

Dear Santa
I’ve been a VERY ___________ boy/girl (choose one) this year, so I feel like I have earned all of the __________ that I will probably get for Christmas from all my family and friends.

But I also want video games.

If I could get just one box of video games and/or video game related items with a total combined value of at least $20 before shipping costs, I would hope that the box would have___________ in it.

And I would prefer that it didn’t have any __________ in it.

Since I am a responsible collector, my entire collection has been meticulously entered on rfgeneration.com (OR i is entered at this location: [link to your collection here]) so that you can see what I already have.  You can also check my RFGeneration wishlist to see what I really want more than anything in the whole wide __________.

Please remember to send out my domestic package by December 10th or my international package by December 1st so that I don’t receive my package late and have to resort to _________________ on Christmas morning.

Thank you, Santa!

Sincerely
(RFGen User Name)
(Real Name and Shipping address here)


A note on writing your letter

As far as your wishlist goes, Be as specific as you want or as general as you want just remember that the more options you give your Santa, the easier you will be to shop for.  Say things like:

I would like any NES carts not already in my collection

or

I would love to get some spare controllers for NES, SNES, Genesis, or Saturn.

or

I would really like to get any of the following SNES games: x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, etc.

Add as much room as you need, you don't have to say what you would like to get in just a few words.

Step 3
Once your package arrives, or on Christmas morning, post pics of your Secret Santa package here (and in Small Scores if you like)

The MINIMUM value of the items you must send to your Secret Santa is $20. You may give more if you choose, but $20 is the minimum.  There have been issues in years past with people feeling a little short changed so if you are unsure about what you are sending, give a little more, after all, it’s Christmas!

Due to the scams of years past, The RFGen Secret Santa 2016 is available to established RFGen members OR to anyone who has an established member vouch for them.  If you are unsure if you are an established member, shoot me a PM.



Participating Members

a bold member name signifies that Santa has received and reviewed your letter and no further action is necessary.  Please allow a few days from when you send your letter for your name to turn bold.

Click the user names to go to their post that tells all about what they got!

afulbrig* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245434#msg245434)
bickman2k* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245162#msg245162)
claycraft* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245077#msg245077)
Crabmaster2000* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245166#msg245166)
diedraneous* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245156#msg245156)
Disposed Hero* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg244791#msg244791)
fleebitten* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245032#msg245032)
fokakis79* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245244#msg245244)
Ikariniku* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg244949#msg244949)
russlyman (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245170#msg245170)
Shadow Kisuragi* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245156#msg245156)
shaggy* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245164#msg245164)
singlebanana* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245057#msg245057)
slackur* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245224#msg245224)
Wempster*
wildbil52* (http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=17492.msg245182#msg245182)

*=package received


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bickman2k on November 07, 2016, 02:17:27 PM
I'm in!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on November 07, 2016, 02:17:33 PM
My wife and I (diedraneous) are in. We're in a much more stable situation this year, and trying to get the game room organized, so we're likely to be more generous this year.
...and yes, I will ship worldwide as long as I'm given enough time.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bond2578 on November 07, 2016, 02:28:31 PM
I'm in!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on November 07, 2016, 03:04:30 PM
In there like swimwear and willing to ship internationally to spread some love


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 07, 2016, 03:17:56 PM
I'm in and will ship international


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: slackur on November 07, 2016, 03:37:51 PM
In as always :D


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Disposed Hero on November 07, 2016, 03:57:38 PM
Count me in!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Ikariniku on November 07, 2016, 07:08:23 PM
I'm in.  I was just wondering when sign ups would open.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on November 07, 2016, 09:53:04 PM
I've been waiting for this!  I'm in!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: tactical_nuke on November 07, 2016, 10:52:45 PM
In it to give it.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Fokakis79 on November 08, 2016, 03:09:34 PM
I'm In!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 14, 2016, 09:24:02 AM
I'd like to get the match emails out by Friday so the deadline to sign up is this Thursday


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on November 14, 2016, 01:21:36 PM
Did Santa get my email?


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 14, 2016, 01:28:13 PM
Did Santa get my email?

I have to get that guy to check his email tonight.  Thread will be updated this evening ;)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 14, 2016, 08:58:26 PM
Letter sent


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 15, 2016, 08:25:12 AM
Santa will be marking letters received today.  I'm going to make Saturday the deadline to sign up and send your letter.  Expect your matches by Monday.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on November 15, 2016, 09:21:07 AM
I think Crabmaster Flash was a naughty boy.  He isn't listed in the first post.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 15, 2016, 09:56:42 AM
I think Crabmaster Flash was a naughty boy.  He isn't listed in the first post.

rut ro..


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 15, 2016, 11:58:24 PM
I think Crabmaster Flash was a naughty boy.  He isn't listed in the first post.

Bil''s just saving me for himself..... ;)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 17, 2016, 08:43:14 AM
More letters received, still need a few and there is still time to sign up!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Zagnorch on November 18, 2016, 11:41:00 PM
Hey now, everybody! I hope you don't mind me crashing your thread, but as of this posting, there are still 2 items left to claim in my NOT-So-Secret-Santa give-away! Feel free to check it out at...


http://www.rfgeneration.com/blogs/Zagnorch/The-Official-2016-NOT-So-Secret-Santa-Give-Away-3397.php


Hope to see you there!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Wempster on November 20, 2016, 03:08:20 PM
I'm not sure how I missed this thread this whole time but I'd love to get in on this again.  It's so much fun.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: russlyman on November 20, 2016, 05:16:03 PM
sign me up. Love doing this every year


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 20, 2016, 07:26:16 PM
Had a couple last minute additions so the match letters will go out tomorrow (Monday 11/21) didn't want to leave anyone out


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 21, 2016, 09:07:16 AM
Hey, everyone, we are uneven, can we get 1 more signup?  tell your friends!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on November 21, 2016, 09:31:08 PM
Hey, everyone, we are uneven, can we get 1 more signup?  tell your friends!

I'll do another one if you really can't find someone else.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Ikariniku on November 21, 2016, 09:36:34 PM
Quick, someone buy a console from Duke so he can afford to get in on this!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on November 22, 2016, 06:52:55 AM
Quick, someone buy a console from Duke so he can afford to get in on this!

I was surprised to not see his name on this list.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 22, 2016, 09:01:42 AM
Matches being matched right now, expect matches today


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Ikariniku on November 22, 2016, 05:53:03 PM
Someone may have just hit the jackpot, but I can't say who.  ;)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on November 22, 2016, 10:09:05 PM
Someone may have just hit the jackpot, but I can't say who.  ;)

Woo hoo!  I won!!   :freakboy:


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on November 23, 2016, 10:06:36 AM
Santa tells me that you should all have your matches,  If you don't, let me know and I'll let Santa know, don't forget to check your Junk folder.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: douglie007 on November 29, 2016, 01:28:12 PM
is it too late for me to join... I was waiting for it to be on the main page


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on November 29, 2016, 02:41:12 PM
is it too late for me to join... I was waiting for it to be on the main page

Shoot Bil a private email.  It was on the front page in last month's News post. :(


Title: Re:
Post by: douglie007 on November 29, 2016, 04:08:08 PM
Oops I was looking for a post with Santa pic lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk



Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bickman2k on December 08, 2016, 06:59:25 PM
Oh snap! A wild box appears! Not for me, but for my son...

[img width=700 height=933]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161208/e6a8c5561c4ff868bd5ebb6e90c788ee.jpg[/img]

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk



Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 08, 2016, 08:55:53 PM
Meant to post that mine went out on Monday. We still notifying of that?


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: slackur on December 09, 2016, 09:38:11 AM
Mine went out this week as well.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on December 09, 2016, 02:58:34 PM
Hey there everyone!  Glad to see packages start to arrive.  Remember, that tomorrow is the recommended ship date for domestic packages to arrive by Christmas.

Feel free to post pics when your package arrives.  I will leave it up to you to decide whether to open it right away or put it under the tree and wait for the 25th.  Personally, I'm a wait til Christmas kind of guy


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Disposed Hero on December 10, 2016, 05:47:21 PM
Just wanted to report in that I received my gift already and didn't hesitate to open it.  I got some really cool stuff!  I will post pics later!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 10, 2016, 09:48:45 PM
Received my gift today! It'll wait until Christmas to open.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Disposed Hero on December 11, 2016, 04:27:59 PM
Pics as promised:

[img width=700 height=393]http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/DisposedHero/20161211_161805.jpg[/img] (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/DisposedHero/media/20161211_161805.jpg.html)

Thanks to my Secret Santa Slackur for the awesome gifts!

And yes, the stuffed bear was part of my gift.  I guess that's what I get for saying 'No Bears' in my letter!  :P


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 11, 2016, 05:56:22 PM
Sweet scores bromigo!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: slackur on December 11, 2016, 07:22:42 PM
Pics as promised:

[img width=700 height=393]http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/DisposedHero/20161211_161805.jpg[/img] (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/DisposedHero/media/20161211_161805.jpg.html)

Thanks to my Secret Santa Slackur for the awesome gifts!

And yes, the stuffed bear was part of my gift.  I guess that's what I get for saying 'No Bears' in my letter!  :P

Bear?! He told me he was a reindeer!!   And you gave such clear instructions... ;)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 12, 2016, 05:15:56 PM
Awesome gift!!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: russlyman on December 12, 2016, 11:03:39 PM
Sent my package out on the 10th just in time.

I too wait until Xmas, but I'll prob open it on Xmas Eve, so I can film it, have time to edit it and have the video up on Christmas day ha


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Disposed Hero on December 13, 2016, 01:51:49 PM
I'm a little late, but I just mailed my gift out today.  The recipient should have it sometime this weekend.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 14, 2016, 03:13:00 PM
Just received mine as well as something I ordered for my partner. Gonna express ship out tomorrow and should arrived to my buddy just in time:)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Wempster on December 14, 2016, 04:40:52 PM
Shipped out today. 


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 14, 2016, 05:57:39 PM
Waiting for something to arrive tonight before shipping out.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Wempster on December 15, 2016, 09:07:51 PM
My package arrived yesterday.   I'm waiting until Christmas to open it. 


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 16, 2016, 10:10:57 AM
I'm hoping to do an unboxing video this year.  Anyone else besides Russ want to join in?  Let's make this thread fun and interactive. :D


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bickman2k on December 16, 2016, 12:15:30 PM
I'm hoping to do an unboxing video this year.  Anyone else besides Russ want to join in?  Let's make this thread fun and interactive. :D

I'm in! 1 video, 2 unboxings!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: tactical_nuke on December 16, 2016, 11:40:04 PM
Got my box! My sent box is confirmed delivered as well! Will post pics later!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Ikariniku on December 17, 2016, 02:37:18 AM
I love doing the RFGen Secret Santa every year.  Everyone always overdelivers.  And this year was no different.

Many thanks to my Secret Santa, who was likely confused by my request.  You see, I asked for junk.  Junk cartridges to be precise.  And I meant it.

After being on various forums, I've learned that not all carts/games are created equal.  Some collectors are so encumbered by SMB/Duck Hunts and Genesis Madden games that they see them as a nuisance and drop them off at electronics recyclers in frustration.

I think this is a shame.  I can always make use of worthless cartridges.  The most fun I have with them is dropping them in the "leave something, take something" bins at MAGfest.  I'm pretty sure a copy of Tech Deck Skateboarding I left in one ended up as a mystery prize at last year's charity auction.

Anyway, faced with this odd request, my Secret Santa came through with flying colors.

[img width=700 height=811]http://i.imgur.com/92RE0Cr.jpg?1[/img]

The haul:

Super Play Action Football (SNES)

The Jungle Book (SNES)

Mario Paint (SNES)

NCAA Basketball (SNES)

The above are very familiar carts to anyone who has dug through bargain bins.  I have particular animus for NCAA Basketball, or, as I know it, "Not Super Metroid but Looks Like It from a Distance".

Power-Joy PJ-008 (Power-Joy Famiclone)

I went out of my way to buy a Power-Joy system on ebay just to get this weirdo cart.  Very excited to have a loose cart, as now I can get rid of the full system set to a good home.

NFL Quarterback Club '99 (N64)

WWF War Zone (N64)

More bargain bin fodder.  I've gotten NFL Quarterback Club '99 for as low as a quarter.  These are very appreciated as giveaway fodder.

Pokemon Blue (GB)

I was shocked to see a Pokemon cart in here.  Maybe the battery's busted or the cart is blown, I haven't checked it, but it's still very generous.  I may actually try (again) to get through Generation 1 Pokemon.

Virtual League Baseball (VB)

I was even more floored to get a Virtual Boy game, especially one I don't own!  I was already more than happy with that I got, but this will be a true addition to my collection.  It was so perfect I checked my perfunctory 2016 Secret Santa Wishlist to see if I had it listed there.  I didn't.  Just amazing.

Target Renegade (NES)

Oh, good ol' Nintender Tapes.  I like Target Renegade, and I like ugly carts.  A match made in heaven.

A crocheted PokeBall

A Skull Kid (w/Majora's Mask) figurine

Pretty cool little throw-ins.  Perhaps a calling card of my Secret Santa, but I'm bad at figuring such things out.  The crocheted PokeBall is just the neatest.

Another great year of RFGen Secret Santa.  I only hope, as always, that my recipient is as happy as I am. 

Happy Holidays, all!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 17, 2016, 10:14:17 AM
I shipped out yesterday and it should arrive to my partner a couple days before X-mas.

Weird gift Ikaraniku!! Love it!!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on December 17, 2016, 04:26:27 PM
Received a box today which I think is my Secret Santa gift.  I get so many packages this time of year I lose track of what I ordered.  I won't open this until Christmas so i may be surprised that this is actually something I ordered.  LOL.

[img width=700 height=933]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/cvanderhoef/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161217_1415549_rewind.jpg[/img]


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: slackur on December 17, 2016, 06:22:13 PM
I got my SS gift yesterday! :D

I'll try and get some pics up soon.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Deadman on December 19, 2016, 10:55:47 PM
I completely spaced out and missed this again this year.   I was actually going to re-join this year, but never saw any promotion on the front page and my one-track mind didn't think to even search for Secret Santa until today.   Please do the forums a solid and post pictures of all of your boxes this year!   For those of us who miss out, it makes us feel like we are still part of the in-crowd.

Happy Holidays RFG!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: tactical_nuke on December 19, 2016, 11:46:48 PM
Got my package a few days ago, here's the haul:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/BC0wa7H.jpg[/img]
The extras part 1. Love the N64 lanyard. The N logo sticker is going on the back of my car. Hopefully it will weather the elements for a good while. The mario tin will find company with my Pac-Man ghost tins. Also I had no idea that thing was a pin until I looked at the back. It's enormous lol

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/LnmDRlj.jpg[/img]
Extras part 2. I LOVE these. Not sure whether to open the packs or not. But they're easily one of the coolest gifts I've gotten in a while. The catalog booklet is going to be awesome 15-20 years down the line. A while ago I was linked some scans of mid 90s Toys R Us video game flyers and man are they super nostalgic.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/ekCE1Yx.jpg[/img]
A very nice stack of N64 games. They're already cleaned, end-labeled and snug on my shelf. Glad to cross some sports games off the list. Robotron looks pretty cool too and I need to give it a go soon. I looked up the '98 Winter Olympics the other night and was surprised to find out they were held in Nagano, Japan. Very fitting for the season. This also led to me watching a bunch of 90s MTV commercials. Thanks, Youtube.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/q7lxdIc.jpg[/img]
And finally... I had a vague idea of what this was. I popped it in to my SNES and the second I saw the 16-bit trees come on the screen I said 'oh~'. It's Secret of Mana!

Thanks so much to my secret santa. Also the sender name rings a bell...  ;D


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 20, 2016, 05:46:57 AM
Sorry you missed it Deadman. We promoted it on the front page in the Site News this year and not on its own. Hope you're doing well. Been a long time. :)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 20, 2016, 12:02:53 PM
I completely spaced out and missed this again this year.   I was actually going to re-join this year, but never saw any promotion on the front page and my one-track mind didn't think to even search for Secret Santa until today.   Please do the forums a solid and post pictures of all of your boxes this year!   For those of us who miss out, it makes us feel like we are still part of the in-crowd.

Happy Holidays RFG!


Or, I can just send you something for SS this year but it'll be a little late. I still owe you for the huge gift you gave me for the first SS. :)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 21, 2016, 08:22:41 AM
This year I thought I would do an unboxing video.  I was REALLY stoked with the goodies I got this year. My Secret Santa was really awesome and found some great stuff off my wishlist.  Not sure who my Secret Santa was this year, but sincerely, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the wonderful gifts.

P.S. After the video, I noticed that not only did my SS go to the trouble of wrapping the gifts, but the wrapping paper is incredible!  Star Wars light saber wrapping paper FTW!

Happy Holidays to all!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi3m8RQ8TBY


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bickman2k on December 21, 2016, 11:53:06 AM
Glad you enjoyed the gun and shorts! I thought the program would be a nice surprise when you opened the box up though.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 21, 2016, 06:37:47 PM
Nice PS2 gets Rich!!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!
Post by: bickman2k on December 21, 2016, 07:58:53 PM
My son Clay got his box a few days ago and we just got an unboxing done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCkyPN-m3jA&t

Thanks Santa!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 21, 2016, 08:03:45 PM
Very cool video Clay!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Fokakis79 on December 21, 2016, 09:22:54 PM
Got my box of stuff today, will post em up on xmas


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 22, 2016, 11:02:52 AM
Since I'm sure you recognize the address... ::)
It's from my wife.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Deadman on December 22, 2016, 12:23:06 PM
Sorry you missed it Deadman. We promoted it on the front page in the Site News this year and not on its own. Hope you're doing well. Been a long time. :)

No worries at all on my end.  LIke I said before, I've really had to curtail the collecting a lot which means I don't buy any doubles or extras to trade because I just don't put in the hours and miles like I used to.   That makes it more difficult to participate, but next year I'll try to hop back in.   All is well here, and I appreciate the sentiment.    Happy Holidays, Merry CHristmas, Happy Hanukkah to all!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Deadman on December 22, 2016, 12:26:26 PM
I completely spaced out and missed this again this year.   I was actually going to re-join this year, but never saw any promotion on the front page and my one-track mind didn't think to even search for Secret Santa until today.   Please do the forums a solid and post pictures of all of your boxes this year!   For those of us who miss out, it makes us feel like we are still part of the in-crowd.

Happy Holidays RFG!


Or, I can just send you something for SS this year but it'll be a little late. I still owe you for the huge gift you gave me for the first SS. :)

Ha!  Thanks for thinking of me but it's not necessary.   I'll be back next year with a vengeance, posting in the forums, adding to the db, and participating in SS.     Until then, I'll just keep on lurking... peeping in your windows....  creeping you guys out....   :)

Oh, and before I forget, have I missed the RFG pledge drive?    I need to get my yearly donation in.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on December 22, 2016, 01:06:04 PM
Thanks so much to my secret santa. Also the sender name rings a bell...  ;D

I think I know who had you...


Title: Re: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bickman2k on December 23, 2016, 09:40:33 AM
I completely spaced out and missed this again this year.   I was actually going to re-join this year, but never saw any promotion on the front page and my one-track mind didn't think to even search for Secret Santa until today.   Please do the forums a solid and post pictures of all of your boxes this year!   For those of us who miss out, it makes us feel like we are still part of the in-crowd.

Happy Holidays RFG!


Or, I can just send you something for SS this year but it'll be a little late. I still owe you for the huge gift you gave me for the first SS. :)

Ha!  Thanks for thinking of me but it's not necessary.   I'll be back next year with a vengeance, posting in the forums, adding to the db, and participating in SS.     Until then, I'll just keep on lurking... peeping in your windows....  creeping you guys out....   :)

Oh, and before I forget, have I missed the RFG pledge drive?    I need to get my yearly donation in.
We have been able to push back the donation drive until after the holidays.

Also, a box with a familiar address arrived this morning! Will try to get another unboxing video up soon!

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk



Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Duke.Togo on December 23, 2016, 08:12:42 PM
Having a lot of fun seeing the gifts and videos. Sorry I couldn't get in this year, but keep posting these up!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Fokakis79 on December 24, 2016, 04:30:02 AM
Since I'm sure you recognize the address... ::)
It's from my wife.

😊


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 24, 2016, 09:09:40 PM
My wife and I decided to open ours a day early, so we could upload the videos for everyone. Her parents decided to have us open our presents tonight, so we could concentrate on dinner and entertainment tomorrow, so we followed along. :D

Videos uploading, will link them here when finished...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c0bim8RcEk

Thank you Sarah and Bil!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI62LjcpOGQ

Thank you Fokakis! You'll get a good laugh out of your box based on what was in mine.

Will update with more later. Off to the in-laws.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 24, 2016, 10:28:01 PM
Awesome Ray!!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 24, 2016, 10:41:38 PM
Remembered Undercover was known for being terrible, and found this 16 year old review from IGN. Perfect gift for me. I "love" terrible games.

http://m.ign.com/articles/2000/02/03/undercover-ad-2025-kei


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bickman2k on December 25, 2016, 07:54:07 AM
Remember how Clay said he was nervous? I didn't think I was, but I certainly sound that way. Also, I should have read the note first...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK4JtNi2vAg

Thanks so much, Santa!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on December 25, 2016, 10:40:19 AM
Got this from my Secret Santa:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/cvanderhoef/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161225_0935307_rewind.jpg[/img]

Really, Disposed?  You had about 200 titles to choose from.  ;)  But that is a great pick from you.  That completes Megaman for my NES collection!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 25, 2016, 10:51:46 AM
Wow Mega Man 5!! Very generous Disposed!!

Hope you enjoy the gift Adam!

I know I'm a pain to get a gift for, but Rich nailed it!
[img width=700 height=393]https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/302/31494220650_5938dcda8e_c.jpg[/img] (https://flic.kr/p/PZ37yj)

He didn't find 1, but 3 Atlus games I was still missing! The biggest hole in my Atlus collection is definitely on the handheld side. Really thrilled with the game choices. And I've actually bought a few of these Street Fighter backpack clips hoping for the elusive Zangief. I've been disappointed several times over with Ken. Apparently I just needed to Rich to pick one out ;)

Thanks so much Rich. Merry Christmas to you and your family. And the rest of you guys as well :) 


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on December 25, 2016, 12:30:23 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeet Zangief!  Glad that worked out well. And even happier that you actually opened it this time.... ;)


Title: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: russlyman on December 25, 2016, 01:06:31 PM
I'll be editing my inbox ING video through out the day and uploading.

Hope my secret Santa enjoyed their gifts.
here is my Youtube Video of the unboxing enjoy.....
https://youtu.be/II8DauCNYHY

Here is a pic of mine
[img width=700 height=393]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161225/21bcf0a68d94a74bd78bc694b5d4bb3f.jpg[/img]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 25, 2016, 02:17:51 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeet Zangief!  Glad that worked out well. And even happier that you actually opened it this time.... ;)

It would have killed me if it was another Ken ;)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: wildbil52 on December 25, 2016, 08:01:21 PM
This was an amazing and unexpected gift and I owe a big thanks to more than one member.

I'll start with my match, Shadow Kisuragi.

As a big fan of the game of hockey, I am always on the lookout for CIB hockey video games and I thought that would be an easy target for my secret santa match so all I asked for was hockey games.  My match identified himself on the package (which was no problem because I run the SS and knew who my match was anyways ;) and did an admirable job providing me with several complete hockey games that I needed.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/mezhIuS.jpg[/img]

Interesting side note:  This is actuallythe second copy of NHL 13 that I have received from Shadow.  My first copy of NHL 13 was the steelbox Stanley Cup Edition that I got from him when I visited him in Florida in 2012.  But these hockey games aren't the reason I was shocked when I saw what else was in the package.  Something that has eluded me for years was nestled underneath the hockey games.  If you look closely, you can see it right before my son throws all of the games on the floor.  The video ends a little abruptly, my wife stopped recording by accident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzuYLICAsMI

That's right.  Spider Man Web of Fire is in my possession.  I am now the proud owner of a Complete US 32X set.  From the letter that Ray included (that I left at my parents house today but will add a picture of when I put my hands on it again) it was clear that this was a group effort.  Shadow said in the letter that when some rfgenners found out he was selling his copy of Web of Fire that they should try to go in on it together to help me complete my 32X set.  I have thanked some members individually and I will be reaching out to more of them to express my gratitude as they are reveled to me.  To all of my friends who pitched in let me tell you that I really don't know what to say.  I can't tell you what a thrill it is to complete this set that seems quirky to most but has always held a special place in my gaming heart.  Thank you so very much.

And now, here is a teaser shot.  I'll take more pics of the whole set together over the next week or so.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/TMFV4OW.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/nE1Gh9a.jpg[/img]

And now there is just one thing left to do...

[img width=700 height=208]http://i.imgur.com/BqvdDiC.png[/img]



Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Wempster on December 25, 2016, 09:01:52 PM
That is awesome Bil. I'm so amazed at this wonderful community and the generosity in it. 


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 25, 2016, 09:05:41 PM
Yeah Bil!!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Duke.Togo on December 25, 2016, 09:41:42 PM
Big congratulations Bil! That's a lot of beautiful yellow on that shelf.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Wempster on December 26, 2016, 01:48:20 AM
Figures, I recorded my Secret Santa unboxing and I ran out of storage halfway through.   I'll see if I can't fix it tomorrow.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: slackur on December 27, 2016, 03:24:44 PM
Ol' Bickman and I have a pleasant history around these parts (RIP RFGeneration Nation, we ever revisiting that? ;) ) and he was a great SS!  Since we've done some tradin' in the past he knows a bit about our collection and he found a hole no one dared yet fill:  The infamous R-Zone!!  Here's the entire package;

Cyborg-envying headmounted R-Zone
Batman Forever (with manual) and Virtua Fighter for R-Zone
Seiken Densetsu 2 (Secret of Mana) for Super Famicom :)
Mega Man Power Up (PSP)
Crazi Taxi: Fare Wars (PSP)
Capcom Classics Reloaded (PSP)

We know we're, um, tough to shop for, so this box held some fun surprises and we're quite grateful.  Thanks my man!
[img width=700 height=393]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/slackur/WIN_20161227_14_53_47_Pro.jpg[/img]


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 27, 2016, 04:50:44 PM
R-Zone. That's awesome


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Fokakis79 on December 28, 2016, 03:47:17 PM
Here is what I got from my Secret Santa. This person knew exactly what I wanted  :)


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: shaggy on December 28, 2016, 08:06:07 PM
Congrats, Bil!  Very unexpected and generous group.  Just like when I received my gift from Santa Disposed Hero, very unexpected and generous.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Disposed Hero on December 28, 2016, 08:59:03 PM
Congrats, Bil!  Very unexpected and generous group.  Just like when I received my gift from Santa Disposed Hero, very unexpected and generous.

 :xmas:

This was a great year for the RFGen Secret Santa!  Looks like everybody got some great scores!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bond2578 on January 03, 2017, 12:05:38 PM
Bit late to the party but I got my box a few weeks back but checked out from the internet while on vacation.  Sorry for the late post!

Got some really awesome stuff this year.  Been really getting into the Dreamcast stuff lately so Alone in the Dark and the shirt are awesome additions!  Nuts & Milk for the Famicom was also a pleasant surprise as well as the awesome bluetooth speaker.  Thank you to my SS!

Edits - Croped photos

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Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: Disposed Hero on January 03, 2017, 12:49:56 PM
Good stuff!  Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a really good game if you're into classic survival horror.


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bond2578 on January 03, 2017, 12:55:23 PM
Good stuff!  Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a really good game if you're into classic survival horror.

I haven't spent a lot of time with the horror genre so I'm looking forward to it.  ;D


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on January 03, 2017, 01:01:16 PM
Nuts & Milk is a great Fami title!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: bond2578 on January 03, 2017, 01:09:37 PM
Nuts & Milk is a great Fami title!

Started collecting Fami last year but haven't had a chance to get a console and play any of them yet.  bickman2k reminded me I might have an adventure finding out how to hook one up here in the US.  Adding to the to-do list!


Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2016!!!!
Post by: singlebanana on January 03, 2017, 01:18:07 PM
Nuts & Milk is a great Fami title!

Started collecting Fami last year but haven't had a chance to get a console and play any of them yet.  bickman2k reminded me I might have an adventure finding out how to hook one up here in the US.  Adding to the to-do list!

You might even have a converter in your NES collection. 😁