Flickr

So after the demise of Photosite, I spent some time wondering what to do about my photos. It isn't a perfect solution, but I've decided to go with flickr. There, you can view new and "vintage" photos of my collections (prop replicas, statues, action figures, books, etc!), events (eventually), and miscellaneous stuff (like Sweeney Todd costumes at the Arclight in Hollywood). I've got a lot of updating to do, at some point, when I have the time. I've actually had flickr accounts for a while, but hadn't gotten around to setting up this one until now.

Use the link below or the one in my "Linky-Links" bar.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marybluefairy/

The Blue Fairy

I bought this on ebay a little while ago. If I understand correctly, this pin was given out to participants chosen to perform in a parade at Disneyland. A larger version was sold in the stores. I don't really collect Disney pins, I have one that was a gift and one I bought on impulse this past Christmas, but I thought if I should have one, this would be it.

The Blue Fairy from Pinocchio was the inspiration for my well-known online moniker. I have a dress somewhat like this one which I once wore whilst shopping in old town Pasadena (granted, we just had dinner at the Ritz). Maybe you saw me? Anyway, everyone thought I was Cinderella, but I decided I liked how blue fairy rhymed with Mary and here you go!

I think I'll dig out my old blue fairy tote bag and pin it on for my official marybluefairy outings.

Doctor Grordbort's Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory

See what came for me in the mail today? I hear that it was delivered by a postman perched on an incredible contraption identified as the Posteriotron 12. You know, I inquired about just such a machine several months ago and was told they were not in production. Liars! Why, I am of a mind to march right down there to Doctor Grordbort's laboratory and take him out. Of course, since my only weapon is my mini Manmelter, I hope to take him by surprise.

Anyway, this marvellous directory of dingus is available for $12.95 from Weta Publishing (through Dark Horse Comics). With shipping from UPS, I paid about $20. Do yourself a favor and get one from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Grordborts-Contrapulatronic-Dingus-Directory/dp/1593078765/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201671489&sr=8-1

The Hobbit!

Woohoo!!! It looks like we will get the chance to see the horror at left rectified! Yes indeed, it seems that Peter Jackson and New Line have struck a deal to produce The Hobbit in the very near future. Not one, but two pictures! I am awaiting collectibles, do you hear me Weta!?

LOTR Film Cel

It's been a long while since I've had any new LOTR purchases, so I am pleased to bring you this find. :) I was out carousing at Dave and Busters with my family when I saw this in the prize shop. At only 1500 points, this was a real bargain (a small plush Hello Kitty was more!). The film cel is of Arwen. All the ones I looked at had the same scene, though the girl at the counter said there were different ones. Since this is the Two Towers set, I'd like to see if I can get one for Fellowship and Return of the King, if they're out there. It's about 5x7 inches and comes in a clamshell packaging with COA.

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

As a reformed toy collector, I feel that all kids should get to experience the joy of that new toy smell!

From November 6th to the 11th, Walden Media is sponsoring this great toy drive for Toys for Tots. They plan to break the Guinness World Record by collecting over 12,000 pounds of toys from 10 US metro areas. If you are affiliated with a school, library, or community center, see what you can do to get them to participate. Even if you don't live in one of the areas, they will still help you collect and donate the toys, they just won't be weighed for the record. Or, gather some toys and find out who is participating. This is a great cause to support!

To host a drive, sign up at the website below by September 28, 2007.

http://www.walden.com/walden/properties/magorium/toysfortots/toysfortots.php#

I am going to see if my school will host a drive and I might donate some unopened LOTR figures. :)

My Lazy Ass...

As you can see, by the fact that it's been nearly a month since I bothered to make a post...I've been a 30-year old lazy ass. :)

I am, however, in recovery. I joined a gym. Wha??? Yeah, after handing over a major chunk of paycheck (no more collectibles for a while :( ), I am a card-carrying 3-year member of . No, I'm not telling you which one so you can come to point and laugh. I've been going to personal training sessions and I do pilates and yoga every week. I must admit, I do feel somewhat less like a lazy ass, though many, many of my body parts are unhappy about this turn of events. The best part was when my brother's friend (he used to work there, so we decided to hook his friend up with a commission) was entering my info in the computer, looked at the DOB on my CADL and said, "Oh, you've just had a birthday." Waits a few beats and then goes, "Wow, a big one!" Yeah, thanks dude. No need to remind me. At least I still get carded at bars. Though no longer young, I can still look the part...

My brothers and I had some time on our hands today, so we went to see "Shoot 'Em Up," the new Clive Owen movie. I am not typically a Clive Owen fan, but we were thoroughly entertained. I'd been wanting to see it since the panel at Comic Con, where they previewed at least 2 of the major action sequences. It's an over-the-top wink-wink clever action flick, that has very little downtime and a very little running time (1 hr 20 min). Owen's character, Mr. Smith, is Bugs Bunny to Paul Giamatti's Elmer Fudd. Hilarious. Ooh, and a bit cringe-worthy. I'm a pretty jaded movie-goer and even I had to burrow a few times. I really didn't care too much about the characters' backstories, which were blatantly obvious. They really didn't need to explain any of that! :P I'm surprised that it didn't do better than 4th place in its opening weekend against 3:10 to Yuma (I like Russell Crowe far less than Clive Owen, so good luck catching me watching any of his movies!). I don't think it was marketed very well to the target audience, which I'm assuming is males 17-35. Then again, the R rating and post-summer release isn't helpful either.

Oh whatever. I'm going to bed. My lazy ass won't be up again until this afternoon, in case you want to join me for drinks (don't tell my trainer!) tonight! :D