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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What man? Which man? Who's the man? When's a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically, I am.
I'm procrastinating right now, and the ladies on The Collective filled out a survey this week. Seeing as I enjoy filling out surveys, and seeing as they're excellent time wasters that don't at all feel like a waste of time until they're over, I thought I'd go ahead and fill it out, too. Here it is.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have several scars on my fingers that resulted from toy customizing accidents.
2. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To be finished with my work. And to not have a cold anymore.
3. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
I think I was born around 1:00 AM, but I could be way off. I feel like I missed being born on Valentine's Day by that much.
4. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
5. THE BEST TV SHOW EVER CREATED:
Sports Night. Hands down.
6. THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO?
I talked to Jennie while she was stuck in traffic on her way home from work. Talking to her is often the only human contact that I have during the day.
7. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Nope.
8. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
It was probably myself for some reason. I couldn't tell you for sure, though.
9. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
All of them.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
I don't have a favorite. Right now my favorite smell is Vick's Vaporub. Mmmmm.
11. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
No preference.
12. WOULD YOU RATHER BE SMART OR FUNNY?
You can be smart without being funny, but you can't be funny without being smart, so I would rather be funny, because if I'm funny then the chances are good that I'm also smart.
13. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Coffee. But not regular coffee. I like froufy coffee with lots of sugar and chocolate and whipped cream and stuff. Judge me if you must.
14. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
You remember the cookies that they used to have at Wendy's? They were big cookies and they were really delicious. I would eat one of those.
15. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
I have no idea. Probably Jennie, though she is hesitant to tell me when she's mad at me.
16. DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
Jawohl.
17. DO YOU LIKE SOMEONE?
*blushes* yeah....
18. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
No. Funny story, though: I once fell in love knowing that I was leaving. Okay, not really funny so much as awful.
19. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Hugs.
20. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Bad drivers.
21. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE U.S.?
Yes.
22. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Kryptonite. Canada. Vintage toys.
23. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I would not have this done. I prefer nature the way it is.
24. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
The Collective tells me what to think.
25. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
I used to be, but I'm not anymore, though I sort of hope that I'll never have to ask anyone out again.
26. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My height, which is great, since I work so hard at being tall! Seriously, people. I know I'm a giant. Get over it.
27. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Continue living my life as if nothing had changed.
28. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
None right now, thank you.
29. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My first name is my dad's middle name. I don't know who he was named after.
30. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
My eyes regularly water if the Sun is in my eyes for any sort of period of time. So probably the last time I looked in the direction of the Sun.
31. ANY BAD HABITS?
I'm a collector. I will go on little sprees where I try to buy up as many of one type of thing as possible (usually it's toys, but sometimes it's comics).
32. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I would like to think so.
33. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE FAMOUS?
A few people, yes, of varying degrees of celebrity.
34. DO LOOKS MATTER?
Everything matters. It really just depends on how much each thing matters.
35. HOW DO YOU RELEASE YOUR ANGER?
I rant sarcastically.
36. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
I simultaneously trust and distrust people immediately. There's a window of a few hours where that happens and then I subconsciously make my decision one way or the other.
37. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG:
"Think About It" by Flight of the Conchords.
38. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Tomorrow.
39. FAVORITE EXPRESSION?
"Make it work," as said by a robot of Tim Gunn.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have several scars on my fingers that resulted from toy customizing accidents.
2. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To be finished with my work. And to not have a cold anymore.
3. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
I think I was born around 1:00 AM, but I could be way off. I feel like I missed being born on Valentine's Day by that much.
4. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
5. THE BEST TV SHOW EVER CREATED:
Sports Night. Hands down.
6. THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO?
I talked to Jennie while she was stuck in traffic on her way home from work. Talking to her is often the only human contact that I have during the day.
7. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Nope.
8. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
It was probably myself for some reason. I couldn't tell you for sure, though.
9. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
All of them.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
I don't have a favorite. Right now my favorite smell is Vick's Vaporub. Mmmmm.
11. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
No preference.
12. WOULD YOU RATHER BE SMART OR FUNNY?
You can be smart without being funny, but you can't be funny without being smart, so I would rather be funny, because if I'm funny then the chances are good that I'm also smart.
13. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Coffee. But not regular coffee. I like froufy coffee with lots of sugar and chocolate and whipped cream and stuff. Judge me if you must.
14. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
You remember the cookies that they used to have at Wendy's? They were big cookies and they were really delicious. I would eat one of those.
15. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
I have no idea. Probably Jennie, though she is hesitant to tell me when she's mad at me.
16. DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
Jawohl.
17. DO YOU LIKE SOMEONE?
*blushes* yeah....
18. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
No. Funny story, though: I once fell in love knowing that I was leaving. Okay, not really funny so much as awful.
19. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Hugs.
20. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Bad drivers.
21. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE U.S.?
Yes.
22. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Kryptonite. Canada. Vintage toys.
23. IF YOU COULD GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I would not have this done. I prefer nature the way it is.
24. WHY DID YOU FILL OUT THIS SURVEY?
The Collective tells me what to think.
25. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
I used to be, but I'm not anymore, though I sort of hope that I'll never have to ask anyone out again.
26. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My height, which is great, since I work so hard at being tall! Seriously, people. I know I'm a giant. Get over it.
27. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Continue living my life as if nothing had changed.
28. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
None right now, thank you.
29. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My first name is my dad's middle name. I don't know who he was named after.
30. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
My eyes regularly water if the Sun is in my eyes for any sort of period of time. So probably the last time I looked in the direction of the Sun.
31. ANY BAD HABITS?
I'm a collector. I will go on little sprees where I try to buy up as many of one type of thing as possible (usually it's toys, but sometimes it's comics).
32. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I would like to think so.
33. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE FAMOUS?
A few people, yes, of varying degrees of celebrity.
34. DO LOOKS MATTER?
Everything matters. It really just depends on how much each thing matters.
35. HOW DO YOU RELEASE YOUR ANGER?
I rant sarcastically.
36. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
I simultaneously trust and distrust people immediately. There's a window of a few hours where that happens and then I subconsciously make my decision one way or the other.
37. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG:
"Think About It" by Flight of the Conchords.
38. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Tomorrow.
39. FAVORITE EXPRESSION?
"Make it work," as said by a robot of Tim Gunn.
Friday, May 1, 2009
WARNING: This is a post about toys. My next post will be a movie review. You can look forward to that if you don't want to read this one.
I was going to give Jennie crap about how she hasn't written on her blog in a week, not really because it bothered me but because I like to give Jennie crap, when I realized that I haven't written on my blog in longer than that, so I thought I would go ahead and write sometime. I'm taking a well-deserved break from writing many many math problems. At some point I will get back to that later on this evening, and then I will be going to help Jennie and Heidi (new character! Jennie's roommate) move from one apartment to another, better one. Awesome.
So recently I've been spending my money on toys, which is not a shock to anyone, but the interesting thing is what I've been buying. Ever since I was very young I've been enamored of a series of toys from the '80s called The Super Powers Collection. Considered by many geeks to be the best toyline ever (seriously, ever), this was the first truly comprehensive series of toys dedicated solely to the DC Universe characters. Over the course of three years collectors not only saw figures of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, but also of Green Lantern, Dr. Fate, and obscure characters like Mr. Miracle, Plastic Man, and Samurai. Each figure was a unique sculpt, and very, very detailed. There are a couple of websites devoted to the series - ToyOtter's archive is my favorite, and Mike Mensinger's site has great stuff on it, too.
I've had a collection of these figures loose for years, but a few months ago I decided I wanted to collect them on their cards, too. I love the art on the packages, and pretty much all of the art associated with the series. It's a really clean style, and it reminds me of the art in comics that I read when I was really young and first getting into comics. The whole thing is a nostalgia project for me, but I'm having a great time. Anyway, this morning I took some pictures of my collection, and I thought maybe I'd share them. I don't know if anyone reading this really cares, but I'm pretty proud of it.
Here's my loose collection of all 34 figures in the series, along with one of the figures in his package. On the top shelf is the Hall of Justice, the headquarters of the Superfriends (naturally!), and a carrying case that went with the series of figures. I really like the art on the cover of the carrying case.
Here are the figures still in their packages that I've picked up so far. I've got a few more coming, but I really like how these guys look. On the shelf below those is a board game that came out in the '80s that tied in with the series of figures, as well as the Batmobile, which is the first toy from this series that I actually remember receiving as a child. The main thing I remember about it, aside from the fact that it was a birthday gift, was the box. It was so vibrant and it displayed the features of the toy so perfectly. The Batmobile is my single favorite toy from this series.
I've also been collecting items that were related to the series and that showcased the art of the toy line. On the wall is a mail-away poster that was offered with proofs of purchase from the figures. On the top shelf below the poster is a related comic, a mail-away record, and the materials for the Super Powers Fan Club, which are really scarce nowadays, considering that they were offered to kids in the '80s and most kids probably destroyed them. In front of all of that is a series of drinking glasses that came out featuring art from the series. On the far right, next to the Flash glass, is a box that I made that displays the mini-comics that came with each figure from the first two years of the line. Some of my first comics were those mini-comics.
Here's the weird stuff. There was a promotion at Burger King in the '80s that tied in to the toy line. There were four different kid's meal boxes, and four different toys, which were just cups with Superman, Batman, Darkseid (big bad villain), and Wonder Woman for handles. So those are all there. Then there are four VHS tapes bearing the Super Powers label, three of four 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books that also bore the brand (those books are AWESOME, by the way), and three book-and-record sets that were also Super Powers branded. I like the weird stuff because it showcases the art of the series and because, well, it's just weird. I mean, book-and-record sets? How awesome are those!
Sometimes when I'm talking about toys Jennie just gives me a sideways look, like I'm from another planet or she has no idea what I'm talking about, and that's totally cool. I know not everyone understands stuff like this. The best explanation I can give is that collecting toys reminds me of my childhood. I have extremely fond memories attached to everything on these shelves, and it makes me happy. I don't know why other people do it, but that's why I do it, anyway. Also, it's just a lot of fun. And it's cheaper than being addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Thus ends the geekiest post yet on my blog. More to come? Who knows.
So recently I've been spending my money on toys, which is not a shock to anyone, but the interesting thing is what I've been buying. Ever since I was very young I've been enamored of a series of toys from the '80s called The Super Powers Collection. Considered by many geeks to be the best toyline ever (seriously, ever), this was the first truly comprehensive series of toys dedicated solely to the DC Universe characters. Over the course of three years collectors not only saw figures of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, but also of Green Lantern, Dr. Fate, and obscure characters like Mr. Miracle, Plastic Man, and Samurai. Each figure was a unique sculpt, and very, very detailed. There are a couple of websites devoted to the series - ToyOtter's archive is my favorite, and Mike Mensinger's site has great stuff on it, too.
I've had a collection of these figures loose for years, but a few months ago I decided I wanted to collect them on their cards, too. I love the art on the packages, and pretty much all of the art associated with the series. It's a really clean style, and it reminds me of the art in comics that I read when I was really young and first getting into comics. The whole thing is a nostalgia project for me, but I'm having a great time. Anyway, this morning I took some pictures of my collection, and I thought maybe I'd share them. I don't know if anyone reading this really cares, but I'm pretty proud of it.
Here's my loose collection of all 34 figures in the series, along with one of the figures in his package. On the top shelf is the Hall of Justice, the headquarters of the Superfriends (naturally!), and a carrying case that went with the series of figures. I really like the art on the cover of the carrying case.
Here are the figures still in their packages that I've picked up so far. I've got a few more coming, but I really like how these guys look. On the shelf below those is a board game that came out in the '80s that tied in with the series of figures, as well as the Batmobile, which is the first toy from this series that I actually remember receiving as a child. The main thing I remember about it, aside from the fact that it was a birthday gift, was the box. It was so vibrant and it displayed the features of the toy so perfectly. The Batmobile is my single favorite toy from this series.
I've also been collecting items that were related to the series and that showcased the art of the toy line. On the wall is a mail-away poster that was offered with proofs of purchase from the figures. On the top shelf below the poster is a related comic, a mail-away record, and the materials for the Super Powers Fan Club, which are really scarce nowadays, considering that they were offered to kids in the '80s and most kids probably destroyed them. In front of all of that is a series of drinking glasses that came out featuring art from the series. On the far right, next to the Flash glass, is a box that I made that displays the mini-comics that came with each figure from the first two years of the line. Some of my first comics were those mini-comics.
Here's the weird stuff. There was a promotion at Burger King in the '80s that tied in to the toy line. There were four different kid's meal boxes, and four different toys, which were just cups with Superman, Batman, Darkseid (big bad villain), and Wonder Woman for handles. So those are all there. Then there are four VHS tapes bearing the Super Powers label, three of four 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books that also bore the brand (those books are AWESOME, by the way), and three book-and-record sets that were also Super Powers branded. I like the weird stuff because it showcases the art of the series and because, well, it's just weird. I mean, book-and-record sets? How awesome are those!
Sometimes when I'm talking about toys Jennie just gives me a sideways look, like I'm from another planet or she has no idea what I'm talking about, and that's totally cool. I know not everyone understands stuff like this. The best explanation I can give is that collecting toys reminds me of my childhood. I have extremely fond memories attached to everything on these shelves, and it makes me happy. I don't know why other people do it, but that's why I do it, anyway. Also, it's just a lot of fun. And it's cheaper than being addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Thus ends the geekiest post yet on my blog. More to come? Who knows.
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