The proof is in the Puzzle

[drathe]

Long thought to be nothing more than myth with only a set of blurry images found on Steve Baloban's HeroQuest Website, the Ogre Horde and Design Kit puzzles finally show on eBay.





Unfortunately, the Ogre Horde puzzle was missing a single piece... but it still went for a hefty sum. Both were too rich for my blood at this point in time so I couldn't snag them. Thanks to Derfel Link for the heads up!

[el_flesh]

Just out of curiosity - what is the desire to have puzzles? Is it a completion of collection desire?

[drathe]

Completion of collection exactly. I have the first two puzzles, so I would like to have the last two as well.

[el_flesh]

What happens when you finally complete your collection? You get all that was ever produced and you know it???

Do you turn your attention to something else shortly after?

[drathe]

I'm not actually collecting every little thing. There are a lot of different PC games that came out. I don't care about collecting every single one. The puzzles I want to put on one of those puzzle mats that you can hang on the wall like a poster. I did have other things that I've collected throughout the years, but some things just started costing too much to be worthwhile.

I guess when I finally have all the HeroQuest items I would like to have, I'll already be into something else. I expect obtaining the last few items will take a while since I'm not willing to pay the prices many seem to pay for them. I have a limit and I stick with it. But HeroQuest is a hobby that goes beyond collecting spin-off merchandise. There's always the fun in making your own expansions.

[Maalicia_Ironhoof]

Ive got Ogre horde and have had it for about 12 years, I didnt know people were looking for "proof" it existed! although like the above copy mine is missing a few pieces too

[Maalicia_Ironhoof]

curious tho, how much did these two sell for? I've seen KK and ROTWL sell recently for as high as $60 each! I reckon I paid $10 for each of mine

[drathe]

The last couple OH puzzles I saw went for $60 and $100.