Spock Stop 13: Pittsburg, KS

Hey Kids, we're back with some more Spockcation! This time Spock is visiting Kansas with his host Robert from that awesomely retro blog Retro Hound! I love his blog for two reasons, every time I stroll through his posts I am taken back, especially the records. He has a great collection of stuff. The second reason is everything is for sale, I wish I would have thought of this.

Well, Robert sent along some great picks of Spock exploring his work, home and winter wonderland. His son even chipped in on some wonderful art direction and helped set up shots. Keeping with the retro vibe I was getting from some of these pictures, I joined in and gave them all that rounded 60's photograph edge and played with "messing" up the colors to give them that vintage photo look. I hope Robert doesn't mind and I hope his son approves of the work I did, art directors can be hard to please sometimes.

Let's get this Spockcation started!

"I know I put a coin in this thing, where's my drink?"

"Fascinating collection here at the Axe Library at Pittsburg State University."

"This guy could pass as a Vulcan elder."

I hope Spock knows what he is standing on, because I do not have a clue.

"Ah, primitive star charts."

"Let's see planet Vulcan is here somewhere..."

"Shoot the tube!"
Side note, how the heck was this formed, I live in Texas and am not wise in the ways of snow.

"Maybe it's warmer near this plant life, I should have brought a jacket."

"Hey a new friend, say do you know where I can get one of those cloaks? Looks warm."

"Wait, where'd he go?"

"Little red guy? Oh little red guy? Huh? Puzzling."

"Oh great flower children. Greetings I am not Herbert."

"I find this group, SHADO, most fascinating."

"This looks like a groovy place to rest."

"Now that's a big flag."

"Curious."

"Oh Decker, you never stood a chance against Admiral Kirk."

"Finally a jacket! Though it looks like it may need to be taken in a bit."

"Well I read all I can here, I guess it's time to move on."

"A parting shot with my hosts."

I really had a great time checking out these photos. Thanks again to Robert and his son for playing host to Spock. How fun would it be to work in a Library? I mean, I wouldn't be able to get any work done, I would spend hours just reading, I'm afraid they would ask me to leave. Make sure you stop by the Retro Hound and check out Robert's great collection.

Spock is off to his next stop, well, actually next two stops. His next host is taking him to Nebraska and Iowa. So while we wait for those photos, Live long and prosper. See you next time here at Spockcation!

Happy Gert Day to you!

Well look who turned one today! That's right the resident Bulldog, Gertie!



Happy Birthday Gertie!

THANK THE MAKER!!!

It was announced last night and is now official! Big Freaking AT-AT, Baby!

Check this out!

Holy Mother of the Force!

I'm not the only one excited to see this coming.

Spock Stop 12: Englewood, CO

Spock's next stop was in Englewood, Colorado with his host Slick McFavorite and Mrs. McFavorite of the Open Your Toys Pod Cast. You should give them a listen, I like to listen while I'm working on projects, lots of info on toys and pretty funny.

Spock missed out on some holiday celebrations so the Mc Favorites thought they would let him tag along and celebrate the end of the Holidays with them and their friends.

So here's Spockcation Colorado Style. Warning this is going to be a long post...

Spock had been on vacation so long, I figured I would put him to work for a little bit.

He did get to meet some of my more interesting co-workers.

He even made a new friend.

Spock made it just in time for our “Homie Christmas” where 20-30 of our closest friends gather to celebrate the end of the holidays.

Ah, ah, ah Spock, in the McFavorite household we always take two in a row.

Spock then moved on to beers.

And another one.

Then things just got weird.

Really weird.

Alas, all good things must come to end.

Except for when there’s shots.

Towards the end of the night, Spock finally starting tuning on his mojo.

He definitely knew how to attract the ladies with his “Situation”™

Here are two of his biggest fans.

After passing out before the rest of us, we debated whether we should shave one of his eyebrows off.

Being a very gratious guest, our favorite Vulcan visitor helped clean up the next day.

And it was definitely a big job.

Almost done.

No problem.

Spock really enjoyed riding on our primitive mode of transportation called “The Lightrail”.

We made a 1uick stop off at Dave & Buster’s to play his favorite video game.

Then on to a Denver Nuggets back game. Yes Spock, our seats are way up here.

All of us will definitely love hanging out with Spock and all ready mis him. (Well may be not that guy in the back.)

Thanks again for visiting us here in the Mile High City.
Live long and prosper…Slick McFavorite and Mrs. McFavorite!

Thanks again Slick McFavorite and Mrs. McFavorite for hosting Spock and showing him a good time in Colorado. Some interesting things must have happened at that party, I actually received an email from Slick McFavorite after he sent these photos stating he had some not so blog safe photos coming my way, I was a little hesitant to see this new batch of photos. Let's just say Spock got a little more friendly with a few of the guests.

Plus, I don't know about the rest of you, but I have never put a toy on a toilet seat before. Let me back up, as an adult I have never put a toy on a toilet seat before, as a kid I am sure I flushed a few. So that's a first for me. Finally, a note to our future hosts, Spock needs to dry out some. Seems lately he has been drinking quite a bit. Lets see some sights, sounds, food and festivities! Of course Jay if you are reading this, I fully expect you to show him one hell of a time in New Jersey.

Spock's next stop is Kansas! I've seen the pictures and it looked like a snowy good time! So, until next time, Live long and prosper and Viva Spockcation!

The List: January Report

Well, I finished the month of January on a pretty good note. I worked on using some Christmas Cash to get some of the "larger" items from the list and I have picked up a few of the single figures I have been keeping an eye out for. I'm thinking about making this a monthly report since I seem to get more feedback on the subject of the list than anything else. Well, Gertie maybe, she gets some comments. So here's a picture of the haul for January.


I will note one figure didn't make it into this picture, but I did get it in another shot.

As you can see in this shot I picked up the elusive Lego X-Wing set and an Imperial Hoth Battle Pack, both from the online Lego store. First time I ordered from them and I can truly say I am impressed with their communication and shipping. I live sort of near the shipping hub I guess, but I ordered this on a Monday and received it that Friday. Plus I kept it at the standard shipping, no 2 day or overnight. They even threw in a bunch of brochures for games and sets coming out, pretty cool.



Next up a couple of the figures I have been looking for, Luke Skywalker from the Hoth Battle in the Empire Strikes Back and a freaking City Strike Snake Eyes. Luke was a trip to Wal Mart, not my favorite place to shop, but the plant section is pretty nice and my wife wanted to pick up some seeds and whatnot for the garden, I made my way to toys and picked up this figure, not a bad trip. Snake Eyes was the one GI Joe figure I was going to buy for the year and after seeing the buzz about this figure online I thought I would never see him in stores. This figure came from a trip to the Magic Grocery Store, if you are unfamiliar, it's our local grocery store that has the most awesome toy buyer, they always have the crazy stuff I'm looking for. I freaked when I saw this figure just hanging on the pegs. The big deal about this figure is he really isn't a movie figure like the rest, but a design from the GI Joe Resolute Cartoon from early last year. Not to worry I plan on doing some nice shots of both these figures in future posts.



Next, two scores from ebay, or two for the Spock Collection. A Mego Star Trek the Motion Picture Spock and a Medicom Bearbricks 2009 Movie Spock Bear. I have a plan after seeing a fellow blogger's, Reis from Geek Orthodox, Batman collection. I thought I would do a little spot light collection of Mr. Spock toys and what not. I might have a small spot light Batman Collection and Stormtrooper Collection as well, I need to rework them first. Back to these two, when I fist saw the Mego Spock online I had thoughts of opening him, but then after getting him in the mail I really dug the way the package looked. Sure it's not mint and has some flaws, but what a beautiful illustration for the backer card. I'll post pictures of the Spock Collection when it's all together as well.

Now we come to the section of the list that I call the dark side. It takes a weak will to go into a store and come out with a TIE Fighter and some figures in tow. So by the main picture and a post in the past, you know the TIE Fighter was not on the list. I have yet to open her up and take for a spin, but I will. My Barry Allen Flash is now free and checking out a Prisoner Princess Leia. How could I pass that one up? That Super Powers Joker is part of a trade from Reis, thanks again man, I think I have a few ideas on some stuff to send ya in return. All the rest are actually from the two packs I bought before I made the list. Again all will get better pictures.



Some closing thoughts on the list. One thing I have noticed is when I find something on the list, it is immediately purchased, not always good and the excuse that it is on the list does not always fly. Second, I made some of the list way to ambiguous, I need to make it more specific in areas. If for nothing else but to help me stay on track. Speaking of staying on track, a spread sheet really helps and makes it real. I've heard about making notes on what you spend for things when you make a budget, but never realized it until I tried it. I'll leave it at this, February will probably be a lot leaner.