2023 SECRET SANTA THREAD - Registration NOW CLOSED!

Michael Bergeron

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Ho Ho Ho!

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS POST CAREFULLY TO ENSURE A SMOOTH GIFT EXCHANGE.


Alright folks, let's shake off the autumn/winter blahs with another Secret Santa! No matter what you celebrate at this time of year you're welcome to join us in the spirit of giving. Anyone who wishes to join must let me know by posting in this thread by NOVEMBER 1st so that I can get everyone matched and that they can get their gifts out in time.


Here are the rules:

1. Any current member of the RPF as of the posting of this thread may participate (ie: no joining now just to participate). HOWEVER, by joining you are agreeing to both give and receive a gift. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to send your gift please let me know immediately so that I can arrange a work around. People who do not send gifts have in the past been banned. It's not worth it for a $20 gift! PLEASE only join if you are going to participate.


2. When you sign up you must state whether you wish to ship domestically or internationally (please include what country is "domestic" in your post). In your post also please include your interests and a wish list to help your gift giver with ideas. By all means post "wishful thinking" wants but also put some realistic ideas in there too. Note that while I am asking for international volunteers, I will be making every effort to match people up with those in the same country. The mail service is, sometimes slow at best, so this is to try and avoid potential long delays, lost packages, and customs issues. This means, for instance, that if only 2 people from your country sign up you will almost certainly be matched. Some exceptions may be made on a case by case basis or in situations where it can't be helped.


3. Although there is no limit to the cost of gift you are encouraged to keep your gifts at about the $20 range. Creativity will undoubtedly be appreciated by your recipient! Something handmade with $20 worth of materials can be worth more than spending $100 at a store. You are of course able to send a gift of any value if you like but understand that what you receive will likely be in this range. Please keep your gifts in accordance with the RPF guidelines. Many members open their gifts on Christmas with their families so sexual, profane, or provocative gifts are not necessarily welcome by everyone. KNOW YOUR RECIPIENT and send something accordingly.


4. I will keep a list of names updated in this thread - please PM me if you are interested and include your address in the PM - When I draw names I will send the Secret Santa his or her recipient's details. The person you send a gift to will not necessarily be the person that sends you a gift. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE ADDRESSES please use the one that you will be at for the holidays. Better for your parcel to arrive early and be held for you than have it sit on the step for a couple weeks waiting for you to get back from your parent's place.


5. Domestic gifts must be in the mail by December 10th. International should be sooner than that. If you don't want me harassing you please post a note saying that you've shipped either in this thread or via PM to me. If you need to push this deadline back a little bit you must contact me. It is still your responsibility to get the gift to your recipient on time.


6. A gift will be considered "lost" if it doesn't arrive by the end of the first full week of January. If your package had tracking you are not responsible and a new Santa will be provided. If your package did not have tracking you will have to send another gift.

TRACKING: Tracking is not mandatory but if you DO use tracking you are not responsible should the recipient not receive their gift. If you choose not to get your gift tracked that's fine but if the gift doesn't arrive you're still on the hook for it. This way you can still mail it any way you want but you know where you stand depending on the shipping method.


7. Although this is a "Secret" Santa you are more than welcome to let your recipient know who you are if you'd like to.


Finally, not a rule but in the spirit of this exchange please give a "thank you" in this thread to your Secret Santa and let us know what you received. Not only is it the polite thing to do but it lets your Santa and myself know that everything went smoothly. It's a Christmas exchange, please be grateful. Not everyone gets a "blow you out of the water" kind of gift. Don't expect it.

Here's hoping for another successful and SAFE year!

1. Michael Bergeron - S - R
2. BonesAreDollars - S -R
3. bondoking - S - R
4. DylanRose - S - R
5. OzReturner - R - S
6. BR12819 - S - R
7. Astyanax - R - S
8. Jmvgreek1 - S - R
9. GarethT - S - R
10. shaunsheep - S - R
11. Cadeus - R - S
12. ReplicaZero - S - R
13. EEvansHilton - S - R
14. enterprise0216 - R - S
15. brendonsmall - S - R
16. doppelganger - S - R
17. Donberto17 - S - R
18. Indy Magnoli - S - R
19. signeddiamond - S - R
20. Thomasmcfly - S - R
21. bobatrek - S - R
22. DracoAdamantus - S - R
23. TJackFx - S - R
24. Seraph77 - S - R
25. Douglascraig - S - R
26. zanderman - S - R
27. theacerbiccafe - S - R
28. thehawkeye8six - S - R
29. gabevt - S - R
30. Shyaporn - S - R
31. lostinperiphery - S - R
32. nicom1234 - R - S
33. TazVader - S - R
34. form2function - S - R
35. Mockle - S - R
36. Basic Paul - S - R
37. tankgrrl - S - R
38. zenix - S - R
39. IamCaseyJones - S - R
40. NCHammer - S - R
41. Neoproks - S - R
42. MasterJedi - S - R
43. Contec - R - S

44. Raza Crew - R - *
45. bondpropfan - S - R
46. Cedarock - S - R
47. Utinni - R - S
48. Adamszki427 - S - R
49. TacticalHipster - S - R
50. JeJeKa - S - R

51. ooSuperman23 - S
52. Milo Talon - S - R
53. Muddler - S - R
54. ComeradeDog88 - REMOVED FOR NO ADDRESS
55. The Cog - S - R
56. aeryn - S - R
57. maddoghoek100 - S - R
58. Fxguy1 - R - S
59. majormalfunction - S - R
60. BatMcFly - S - R
61. wGraves - S - R
62. roguefx - S - R
63. VaderKLI - S - R
64. Gryphon37 - R - S
65. justy - S - R
 
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Count me in on this one! International please

I always like the idea of my SS getting me something from their favorite fandom and maybe a note as to why they love it so much.

As an alternative here is a loose list of some of my favorites:
Star Wars
Alien/s
Ghostbusters 1&2
2001: A Space Odyssey
Blade Runner / 2049
Fallout
Dredd
Sci-Fi in general
Indiana Jones
 
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Im Sooooo in!!!
Also, thanks for hosting this again!
Domestic United States

Interests are pretty much the same as last year, anything you’d find “ in world” of a movie… examples maybe are a newspaper on Superman sighting, menu from bobs burgers, made up case files from ghostbusters or poster in the Death Star locker room inspiring stormtroopers to“ hang in there”. Not necessarily props from the movie, but inspired by let’s say.

My interests are the usual stuff really

Marvel Cinematic Universe
Antman, Doctor Strange, Daredevil
What we do in the shadows tv series
Classic movie monster
Hobbits and Hobbiton
The muppets OG
Mandalorian
Ghostbusters
Keaton Batman
Reeves or Cavill Superman
BPRD
The movie “they live”
Hellboy
Star Wars
Cuphead
Neil Gaiman’s Sandman
Ninja turtles

and of course Bobs Burgers

really anything you would find on this site is right up my alley...

Handmade stuff is always awesome and appreciated no matter what the level of craftsmanship you may possess.
 
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Always in!

✓ International shipping

Interests:
  • Star wars - original trilogy + prequels + Andor + anything Ralph McQuarrie (not as into the Filoni/Favreau universe)
  • Marvel comics (not so much into the MCU)
  • DC comics (also not big on the DCEU)
  • Godzilla
  • Transformers (early eras - 80's toys)
  • Iron Giant
  • Blade runner
  • Power rangers (MMPR)
  • Alien
  • Halo
  • Gremlins
  • Fallout 3
  • Speed Racer
  • Gundam
 
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In again. US domestic preferred. I have lots of interests, but these are my primaries:

Return to Oz
Evil Dead
Red Dwarf
Spaceballs
Willy Wonka
Mad Max
Connery Bond
Most Tim Burton stuff (esp. Sleepy Hollow)
Guillermo del Toro
Ray Harryhausen
Star Wars
Indiana Jones
Twin Peaks
Lost
80s Creature Horror
Narnia, especially Magician's Nephew
Mashups of any of these

What exactly I get is really irrelevant as I will most certainly like it. Have fun with it and be off the wall if you want! Original, non-movie creativity is encouraged.
 
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HERE WE GO! Count me in!

Thanks so much for putting this on again this year. I always look forward to participating.

Willing to ship within the U.S.

Current interests haven't changed much:
Blade Runner
Star Wars (OT, Andor)
Indiana Jones
Metal Gear Solid
Akira
Cyberpunk Genre

As stated in previous years, If you're passionate about a particular subject and our interests don't exactly line up make something you like and I'll be happy to display it! The best part of this site is the gathering of so many different hobbies from so many franchises in one place.
 
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I'm in! U.S. domestic.
This is the first year I actually feel like my skills have progressed enough to where I feel ready to participate. :)

Interests: I'm a general movie geek: any genre films, preferably sci-fi/fantasy/horror/action, in that order. My Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Fifth Element, etc. collections are very small so far (see link), but anything is welcome, preferably 1:1 props!

Grew up in the 80s, a fan of all the genre TV shows and movies from the period, and a fan of everything since.

I prefer idealized "in-world" props over perfectly authentic (warts and all) studio matches. When holding a prop, I want to feel like I'm that CHARACTER, not that ACTOR. So I'm likely to fill in or sand off the word "G R A F L E X" on a saber. ;) And except in rare circumstances, lightly weathered is always better than heavily weathered.

My current collection

Thank you!

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I am interested in this again this year currently I am still battling cancer. I am in the USA but will be willing to ship internationally. My interest is basically same as last year but I am interested in anything from

Battlestar Galactica
Buck rogers
Star wars
Star trek
Babylon 5

I am also interested in
Greek mythology
Vampires



Good luck to everyone and thank you for doing this secret Santa again this year. Please post photos or descriptions of what you get this year from everyone.
 
I am interested in this again this year currently I am still battling cancer. I am in the USA but will be willing to ship internationally. My interest is basically same as last year but I am interested in anything from

Battlestar Galactica
Buck rogers
Star wars
Star trek
Babylon 5

I am also interested in
Greek mythology
Vampires



Good luck to everyone and thank you for doing this secret Santa again this year. Please post photos or descriptions of what you get this year from everyone.
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Season's greetings!!! I am definitely in. I love movie props and models, so I know I will love anything like that. Some of my favorite genres, though, would be things like:

Lord of the Rings
Star Wars
the Marvel Cinematic Universe

the coolest gift wish I could think of would be something nostalgic. Something from my childhood. And I was born in 1975, so the 80's and 90's are my jam. Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, The Last Starfighter, Krull, Ice Pirates, Flight of the Navigator... the best movies were made in my youth. Anyway, throw a dart in the dark and have fun with it. I am always grateful to receive and ever happy to give.
 
Hey-o and Happy Holidays! I am down for some fun this year!
It is going to be US Domestic shipping for me.

Here is a list of some of my favorites (actually kind of in this order):
Back to the Future
D&D
Indiana Jones
Lord of the Rings
FireFly & Serenity
Hook

Oceans 11
Magic the Gathering TCG
Pixar/Disney Feature Animation
Star Wars (and all that entails)
X-men TCG Cards/toons (90s kid)

  • Particularly a fan of Gambit
  • Rogue
  • Nightcrawler
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ghostbusters (I have started building a screen accurate costume and still need everything, I have a spirit Halloween proton pack)


Born in the mid 80's, grew up in the 90s on Nickelodeon. Always built replicas, but only just starting a collection of my own, I'd be grateful for anything on this list!
 
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Greetings!
I would love to participate!
US Domestic shipping works best for me.

My interests include:
Ghostbusters
Star Wars
Dredd
Blade Runner
Universal Monsters
Stephen King
Mike Flanagan
John Carpenter

Honestly, the most amazing gift for me would be if someone were to offer to teach me:
  • basic electronics like sodering, wiring, lights, power supplies, etc.
  • basic use of coding to use Arduino or Raspberry-type stuff
Just an old fart geek from the 70s here.
Thank you so much for doing this,
 
The Christmas adventure continues and i enjoy being a part of this exciting project!! My mission simple make a person SMILE! HUGE THANKS to Michael for organizing the 2023 Secret Santa! Hope everyone has loads of fun don't forget to share pics of what Santa got you after opening presents!

Will Ship in US or INT

Super Geek at heart and into numerous things so i will keep the list short...LOL..... Hey i am trying okay...L

My Interest / Wish List:
Blade Runner / Blade Runner 2049
I’Robot
Space 1999
Mandalorian
Star Wars
Star Trek Orig Series, TNG and STNWs
Batman
Indiana Jones
Battlestar Galactica Orig and Re-Imagined
Dune
FireFly / Serenity
Buck Rogers
Voyagers!
Rocketeer
Tron or Tron Legacy

I will be grateful for anything i get and be honored to pass on a gift to a fellow RPFer wherever and whoever you are(y) :)(y)
 
I would love to join up this year! I am in Canada, and can ship both domestically and internationally.

Some of my interests are the worlds of
  • Alien
  • Half Life
  • Blade Runner
  • Twin Peaks
  • Fallout
  • Pan's Labyrinth, Crimson Peak
  • X-Files
  • Zelda

I've been recently obsessing over scale miniatures, and learning the ropes of that world a bit. I'll be happy to receive anything from my fellow RPFers!

Thanks for organizing this fun event, Michael :)
 
I'm in, been looking forward to this again. Always get better gifts from fellow proppers than family. There are only so many pairs of socks you can unwrap and look happy and surprised at.

My interests are ( lets keep this simple)

Star Wars OT
Star Trek TOS and TNG
Superman 1978
Batman 1989
Most 80's shows aka Kngiht Rider, The A Team, Airwolf, Dukes of Hazzard
BTTF
Ghostbusters.... All of it.... All 3 movies and im looking forward to the 4th (what do you mean.....2016?).
Battlestar Galactica TOS
Buck Rogers 1979
James Bond Sir Roger Moore is my favourite.
Anything old school. Not overly enamered with the new stuff.

I'll ship nternationally to keep things simple for Michael Bergeron who needs a huge round of applause for doing this for us all again and putting up with inane badgering PM's (especially from me).
 
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Hello again one and all, Another year has passed and I hope you have had a great year or a Good Year if you're into the whole Blimp thing! It warms my heart to once again be a part of this amazing tradition. So many amazing gifts from the heart. Thank you again Michael for putting all this together. I can ship in the United States.

Every year this kinda feels like an dating app. Lol, I am in to:
Barbenheimer Stuff (My son was induced on Day 1 of Barbenheimer)
Batman: TAS, Mask Of Phantasm, (Kevin Conroy in General)
Barbie 2023 Movie (1st Movie My Wife and I saw together after our son was born.)
Green Ranger\ White Ranger (Jason David Frank)
Spartacus (Andy Whitfield)
Back To The Future 3
Monty Python and The Holy Grail (My first Acting Scene for Auditions was the Supreme Executive power Scene.)
Tombstone (Town and Movie. Have Been to Both)
Peacemaker (John Cena Series)
Red Dead Redemption 2 (Single Player and Online)
Total Recall (1990)
Robocop (1987)
Airplane (1980)
Dick Tracy (1990 Movie)


Again Thank you all very much and I look forward to seeing all wonderful gifts this year.
 
I'm in... internationally, as usual. ;)

I especially collect 1:1 props and costumes (no toys or figures); my favorite series are:

Star Wars (esp OT, Mando, Rogue One, etc)
Indiana Jones
Pirates of the Caribbean
Superhero (DC & Marvel, esp. the classics, Superman, Batman, etc)
Lord of the Rings
Ghostbusters
Stark Trek (OT, TNG)
Psych... best show ever.
Swords, weapons, antiques and most things old fashioned...
 
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