2023 SECRET SANTA THREAD - Registration NOW CLOSED!

[Michael Bergeron]

WOW! Knocking it out of the park guys!

 

[Shyaporn]

Shipped and POSSIBLY received? I'm in two Secret Santa groups and I'm not sure if one of the items is from here or there. Doing our exchange later this week so can confirm then!

 

[Muddler]

You can mark me as received! Couldn't help myself and opened it the minute i got home. And what a gift, the aztec death whistle and original ghostbusters portrait props from ghostbusters: afterlife! They went straight to my little ghostbusters shelf so many thanks to my secret santa Muddler !
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Great to hear, that you like the items! And so happy to see they already found a fitting place in your collection.
Cheers!

 

[adamszki427]

Mark me received! What a wonderful addition to my growing replica collection! Thank you so much Secret Santa! View attachment 1770909View attachment 1770910

that proton pack is epic... im assuming its scaled rather than my eyes being decieved by perspective ... is it a kit or scratch build?

 

[DracoAdamantus]

DracoAdamantus you absolute legend.

Cartridges for my Samaritan (are these cast? resin printed? They have real heft! ) with metal firing pins.
A reliquary charm chain (I love this so much!)
And a timey whimey journal.
All wrapped up for the tree... but I opened them now because I have no impulse control.

As for the other thing mentioned in your letter, I've actually built 2 now, so that worked out. I'm sure you can find someone who is deserving of it.

Glad you enjoyed them! They were a lot of fun to make!

To answer your question, the cartridges were 3D resin printed, and the firing pins are flattened quick set rivets.

 

[IamCaseyJones]

You can mark me as received and tracking shows my gift will be arriving to my recipient today I’m gonna open my gift Christmas morning and will post pictures that morning! Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[TacticalHipster]

Mark me as RECEIVED!

Love the idea my Secret Santa had to combine all the movies! Thanks!

 

[maddoghoek100]

Count me recieved, but it seems so close to the day that I put it under the tree.

 

[justy]

Mark me as received, and super stoked!

I opened mine early, since when it comes to props and maker stuff I have no chill. Here's what I got from Justin H. (sorry, I don't know your user name).

I nice little next gen communicator badge, which I turned into an ornament with a bit of ribbon
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A replica of the One Ring, which I also turned into an ornament with a short length of rolo chain
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A half scale fertility idol which I turned into an ornament with a eyelet and a piece of hemp string
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A miniature reproduction of Indy's map from Raiders
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A miniature reproduction of Thorin's map from The Hobbit, with a hidden feature...
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moon letters revealed by backlight (I must have the secret sauce to how you accomplished this)
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Many thanks to you Justin and have a very merry Christmas!

So glad you like it! I love that you turned them into ornaments! The moon runes are pretty simple but I'm proud of it, I could put together a tutorial if anybody wants. It's just two layers sandwiched together, with a masked version printed on the inside.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Over 2/3 have received! Very happy to see that. Keep 'em coming! The pics of the gifts are the best part! (That I've been so busy even I haven't done that, but I will, and rest assured I was very happy! Thank you!)

 

[maddoghoek100]

Count me recieved, but it seems so close to the day that I put it under the tree.

I could not wait. What a fun idea and very much appreciated will hang with pride in my studio space and just in time to watch the new Christmas special. Every year I get something delightfully unexpected. May need to find or make just the right frame.

 

[Astyanax]

So glad you like it! I love that you turned them into ornaments! The moon runes are pretty simple but I'm proud of it, I could put together a tutorial if anybody wants. It's just two layers sandwiched together, with a masked version printed on the inside.

Yes, please! Would love to see how it's done, as I can think of multiple applications!
Thank you!

 

[DracoAdamantus]

Mark me as received! Not sure who had me, but thank you for the John Wick blood marker!

 

[roguefx]

So glad you like it! I love that you turned them into ornaments! The moon runes are pretty simple but I'm proud of it, I could put together a tutorial if anybody wants. It's just two layers sandwiched together, with a masked version printed on the inside.

Yes, tutorial please. And once again, Merry Christmas!

 

[lostinperiphery]

Hey everybody! I promised pictures so here they are. A huge thank you to my Secret Santa for such a wonderful gift. As much as I love the Harry Potter stories I haven't managed to begin a collection yet. My Santa may have just started something!
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I have everything I need to begin my joinery as a wizard! Thank you, again, so very much! I love it! (The wand is curious. It seems familiar but I can't find it anywhere. I would love to know if it was made by my santa.)

Glad you like it! The wand is of my own design/creation. I was torn between trying to make a copy of a character wand or not, but ultimately decided every witch/wizard should have a wand unique to themselves

(BTW, should you wish to have a personalized Hogwarts invitation, message me with how you might like it addressed, and what "cupboard under the stairs" could be replaced with, haha)

 

[brendonsmall]

I have received my gift! It's exactly the kind of lovely thing I am proud to add to my office. Thanks Dylan, I love it!

Oh, and here is the ad from the TV in the show, showing the in-development Great Northern Hotel:

 

[Jmvgreek1]

I received a Package today that came from Albuquerque New Mexico via Etsy so if it is from My Secret Santa i Want to Say Thank You. I plan to open it on Christmas Day After work that Day and will Post Pictures later on I hope Everyone Has a Wonderful and Safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

 

[theacerbiccafe]

Holy Guacamole! Thanks to Secret Santa Erin (not sure of username). Fabulous painted/custom 3D printed Sabacc Card game case, completed with all the credits one could ask for in hopes to one day win a light freighter off of a friend!!!!!

Thanks so much!

 

[Jmvgreek1]

I received a Package today that came from Albuquerque New Mexico via Etsy so if it is from My Secret Santa i Want to Say Thank You. I plan to open it on Christmas Day After work that Day and will Post Pictures later on I hope Everyone Has a Wonderful and Safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Here is a couple of photos of the package i received today

 

[lostinperiphery]

I received my gift from EEvansHilton, one that’s been on my wishlist for quite some time, the Last Crusade Grail Diary! Ive already stuffed it full and found it a home on my Indy shelf, and as usual have begun to fall down the rabbit hole exploring ways to age and improve it, haha!

Thanks again, I’m super excited for this one