Spock Stop 16: Martinsville, Indiana

Spock is off and going again, knock on wood, and here is a report form his first stop after being out of action for what seems like forever. This should be Spock's 17th stop, but I am still waiting on some photos from his extended stay so I just kept it easy an picked up where we left off.

So I will turn it over now to Brian B of What My Dad Saw and the Indiana branch of Under the Giant Penny, take it away Brian!

Megan feeding Spock some pumpkin pie on thanksgiving day.

One bite was not enough so he claimed a whole pie for himself.

After dinner Spock hung out on the couch with our "Bat-Cat".

Another day another Thanksgiving dinner. Spock found some friends to
hang with at this Thanksgiving feast.

At Saturdays dinner Spock hung out at the house which is much of the
focus of "What My Dad Saw". He didn't believe that we had our pet
bird, Mork, still in the freezer since the blizzard of 1978. He
believes now.Back story and video of Mork found here

Spock also went and saw the worlds largest Christmas tree. It
actually is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument located in the circle
in downtown Indianapolis.

Spock found a fellow Vulcan with pointy ears.

Spock visited the World War Memorial.

Spock really enjoyed his visit at Under The Giant Penny's Indiana
branch.

Before leaving Spock toured Faulkenberg Printing company.

Spock stopping by Indiana on his "Spockation".
The video shows him visiting What My Dad Saw, Under The Giant Penny
and Faulkenberg Printing Company.

Spock beaming to his next location.

We wish he could have visited longer but he was anxious to continue
his tour of America. Thanks for coming Spock!
Brian B

Thanks again Brian for hosting Spock and showing him a great time, plus sharing your Thanksgiving feast with him. Spock's next stop is Chicago, that reminds me, time to see if he has moved on to the stop after that. Tune back in and remember, Live long and prosper.

Candid Toy Pic- 12.10.2010

I need to dust the computer desk, LOL

Star Wars state of mind

Maybe it's the time of year or just having some of my collection displayed in the office and easily accessible, but I have been thinking about that galaxy far, far away a lot more recently. Believe it or not at one time Star Wars was my only collecting focus. In 1997 I had about six of those standard six foot shelving units packed to the brim with nothing but Star Wars. Of the one shelf that contained books it was all Star Wars. That was probably what I called my hey day of collecting. I have since carved that collection down, focusing more on the original trilogy, more specifically Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back.

I can't say I have a ton of vintage stuff, or even the high end stuff. I never really went after vintage holy grails or for that matter gone back and retraced my childhood for those items I never had. I mostly just now collect what I like, but have been feeling a little more vintage coming on, mainly the odd loose vintage figure here or there. I think I am also at a place where I enjoy some of the toys other's would think are pure trash, I'm looking at you 1995 Power of the Force buff Han and Luke. I'm not saying I am ready to chunk everything and go whole hog Star Wars again, just it's nice to revisit that time back in 1977 and 1978 were we only had our imagination and no clue what was on the horizon for the Star Warriors. Enough rambling like an old man...

Candid Toy Pic - 12.03.2010

That's how Ben rolls.

Batman: 106

or To the Victor Goes the Spoils, Part 2...

I have been so busy lately, so much so I have neglected to post a little prize that came in the mail a few weeks back. Wow, weeks, were does the time go? You may remember the Battle for the Cowl between Reis of Hey! Look at My Toys and I, part of the deal was a piece of artwork, check and a Batman from the losing parties collection, check. Here is Batman number 106, none other than a Mego Pocket Super Heroes Batman, front and center of the Batman shelf.



Of course when the package came Bat Hound intercepted it and upon investigating the contents thought Reis had sent her a chew toy, after some clever negotiation on my part with a Bat Hound Snack I was able to secure the Batman and get it on the shelf without any Bat Hound slobber. Thanks again Reis, anytime you want to lose more toys, just let me know ; )