Just got back from...Jay-Z!?!

I had the opportunity to go to the Jay-Z 'Hanger' Tour at the Riveria Theater, which is a 17-hour tour that will hit 7 cities. He will perform in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, flying by a G5 jet from gig to gig. You could only get tickets from the radio station giveaways, but luckily Clint was able to secure tickets through his connections.

I have to say...I had a great time! He rolled up right before show time, sang for about 45 minutes and rushed to the airport to fly to the next destination. Usually not my type of music (unless it is the harder rap/hip hop like NWA, Wu-Tang, etc.), but he was energetic and sounded great (even with all of the running around, flights, etc) and it was the rare chance to see Jay-Z in a small club, as opposed to the arena tours he usually does.

One more to go!

Got my first Damage Brain figure in the mail today. Looking at this figure, it changes my opinion of the Bagman figure that I got a few days ago. I'm liking the balance between the figures (first two had glow heads and these had glow bodies). Just one left to go for the set (and the free bonus figure!).

Speaking of the last figure, Super 7 posted the flyer for the 'Ghoul's Night Out' Obake. I like the Obakes and this is no exception. I know where I'll be tomorrow morning at 1pm (11pm PST). If I miss this, I'll be pissed as hell!

I have to say, I'm so glad that Halloween is over...with the barrage of toys that came out, I'm close to being broke! New additions between September 30th to now: Skulletor 2-pack, Secret Base Halloween Party 2006 set, 3 KAWS Campanions (Silver, Black, Green), 2 Skullwings (Gold, Transparent yellow), GID Skullpirate, Pushead Circus Punk, Balzac Skullman (Shocker Worldwide), Balzac Skullbat, Bloody Wheelbarrow, Cocobat Joe 12" figure, Skull King 12" figure, Halloween Ice Bat UglyDoll, Green Masked Ranger, and the 4 Ghoul's Night Out figures.

AND...I am still waiting for the following to arrive the mail: Skullwing (Green Horror), 2 Balzac Skullbats (Halloween, Black), Balzac Bearbrick (Black), and Balzac Skullman (Bloody Halloween).

The halfway mark...

Got this guy in the mail yesterday after my post. I don't know how I feel about this figure, since it is more glow than orange, and doesn't really look like the other two figures in the series so far. I'll probably reconsider my opinion once the Damage Brain arrives, as it looks more like this figure than the other two. My only real compliant is that the eye that is showing through the bag doesn't glow (which would look awesome), so I need to get some glow in the dark paint and rectify that. Don't mind me, I'm just nitpicking.

More addictions to add to my long list...

Got my clear Cocobat Joe 'Re-Production' model figure in the mail today. As an extra bonus, the box of this figure is signed by Pushead. I love the old Henshin Cyborg figures, so this made my week. I'll have to get the other two Medicom versions, and probably the new Secret Base versions...but then I'll be broke. It'll definitely be worth it though.

Finally broke down and bought a vinyl figure from Gargamel. I was always a fan of the Secret Base fight figures, and never really entertained the idea to pick up the other fight figures from the various companies, but the Bloody Wheelbarrow figure from Gargamel was too awesome to pass up. I will need to pick up some more...

It's a Balzac kinda' day

Got both of these guys in the mail today! The Skullman is the Shocker Worldwide exclusive and the 'Bloody' Skullbat is the Misfits Records exclusive. Can't wait to get some of the other variants of these figures.

Four down...one to go

Still waiting for the Bagman and Damage Brain to arrive, but they have been ordered.

Good day for mail...

I got a Pushead knock down doll released by Circus Punks. This particular one is the version with the vinyl backing, limited to 40 pieces (out of 88 total). I even lucked out by being able to buy if from a seller that lives a few miles from me! No mail, no hassle, all good! Punks rule! Thank you Jay!

Three packages today... I got the green OriginalFake version of the KAWS Companion in the mail today. Now I just need the Bronze version and I'll be happy (that is...until another colorway gets released).



I also received my copy of the signed slipcased version of The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury, limited HC) with great illustrations by Charles Vess. I believe this is limited to 500 copies, but don’t quote me on that.

Last but not least, I recieved my t-shirt and CD from thrash metal legends Rigor Mortis! All in all a great day with the postal service and with a little bit of everything.

Another Saturday...another $65 out the door...

The next Secret Base x Super 7 Halloween figure is gonna be available at 11am EST (1pm my time). I figure this release will sell out faster than the other figures in this series, so I'll be planted in front of my computer waiting to buy this figure at 1pm on the dot (clicking refresh repeatedly). People seem to like the Damage Brain figures, but I don't really get why the Brains are so popular. I like the Skullwings, Skullpirates, Obakes, and Skullbees a lot more, but that's just my opinion.