While I plan on making this post all about Ghostbusters, I do want to share some other collection ideas of mine that are not related to the main theme of this blog. I LOVE following other collectors blogs such as GOODWILL HUNTING 4 GEEKS and ITS TRASH CULTURE.
The first is from Derek who goes to Goodwill and thrift stores to see what treasures he can find. And he finds some odd but very cool items. I think I must check his blog once every two or three days to see what he discovers. I enjoy the oddities that he comes across like his recent Bizarro Flintstone book that talks about a boy named "Junior" in place of the girl named "Pebbles." Weird.
I love that blog so much that it leads me to my local Goodwills and holy smokes, have I found some cool stuff. I might have to make a Goodwill finds section...
The second blog is from one of my favorite toy traders. I was lucky enough to win one of his contests awhile back and the box of random items was heaven. Action figures, 90s trading cards from movies, and comics.... so cool! I wish I could get a random box of goodness from his every month as it blows my HorrorBlock/Nerdblock out of the water.
I also enjoy the week long celebrations that he comes across like the recent Friday the 13th marathon that talks about everyone's favorite Camp Crystal Lake stories.
Now that I have gotten my raving over about how much I enjoy these two blogs, this entry has a point and it's because of these two guys; Derek helped me venture to Goodwills and ITC helped me fall back in love with the 90s which led me to collecting "Goosebumps" books from R.L. Stine.
I really enjoy venturing out to thrift stores to find these Scholastica gems that were like bars of gold come book fair day.
"Oh you didn't get the new Goosebumps book this month? I don't know you and no you can't sit at THIS lunch table..."
Kids can be so cruel.
These were bizarre. They were never scary. But the ART on the covers. Oh man! That was the awesomest!
I can usually pick up a few copies at a thrift store at a time because no one just had one tale from Goosebumps. If you find one in the pile, there are usually 2-3 other copies from that series in there. And for about $1 too!
My only rule is that I am trying to get them from my thrift store adventures rather than buying a set on eBay. The adventure is the fun part, right?
Anyone else collect Goosebumps and if so, what was your favorite tale? I really enjoyed the Werewolf of Fever Swamp as it was the first one that I completed.
The hunt is always the best part of collecting, but if you ever have trouble finding a specific Goosebumps title, let me know. I seriously stumble on them -all- the time. I don't collect 'em myself, but I have fond memories of reading them in grade-school. Such a fantastic series.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the shout-outs!
No problem on the shout out. I won a contest by you about a year ago and the box was amazing. Almost makes me wish I could get one of those on the regular. Seriously epic and I love following your blog.
DeleteI agree that the hunt is the best part. I am always up for any Goosebumps that you stumble upon and if you are searching for anything in return, please let me know.
Yes! Finally getting back on track with checking out new blogs, and yours was on my list to officially start following... so here we are. Thank you for the shout out for sure!
ReplyDeleteAlso tend to stumble on the Goosebumps titles a LOT... so yeah, if you're ever looking for something specific, put it out there.
My kids are just getting to the age where at bedtime I'm doing a read-aloud of Nate the Great, Magic Treehouse, Bailey School Kids, Captain Underpants, Frannie K. Stein, and a few other younger-readers chapter books. I've picked up some select Goosebumps titles for the future, but they're still a bit young yet. Sooooooon....