The 1993 Mail Away Spirit remains one of my favorite figures. The colors are different, but work on the mold. He has a solid sculpt. And, he looks good with a variety of 1992 or 1993 accessories. This figure was once very available. But, he's gotten pricey in recent years as more and more collectors forget his ubiquity and desperately try to prove that every figure they own is a piece of unrequited gold.
In the case of Spirit, though, the figure really is golden. It's a great update to the character and gives you a choice when you want to use Spirit among later release figures. I've photographed him quite a bit over the years and you'll find him in both backgrounds and forefronts of photos dating back to the early 2000's. He's actually tied with several other figures at #7 on my list of most photographed figures. So, he's definitely found good usage through the years.
Usually, during Rarities Month, I spend my time refreshed and write up a good half dozen or so profiles to keep the content flowing through the rest of the summer. This year, that didn't happen. I've lost a bit of inspiration and haven't had much to talk about. I'm barely taking any photos of Joes for a variety of reasons. And, so far, I haven't really missed it too much. Some of the recent Super7 releases have sparked a bit of my interest in Joe again. So, we'll see if that gets me more motivated to get some profiles out the door. I have about 30 of them started, with most being about 2/3 done. But, each time I look at one, I just can't muster the energy to complete it. So, I'm going to get some old features that showcase some of my favorite figures out there. Usually, that's enough to break the malaise and produce something interesting.
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