tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post7558733383734796490..comments2023-09-09T03:24:34.507-07:00Comments on Batcave Toy Room - Better Living Through Toy Collecting: Have We Met? BTR's Editor Reveals the Truth About Being a GeekJohn Sholtzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-10498016840862658922013-09-12T22:03:01.353-07:002013-09-12T22:03:01.353-07:00One day Mike. The Batcave might be making a transf...One day Mike. The Batcave might be making a transformation that will be perfect for talking about all that is Geek. Stay tuned.<br /><br />We do have a lot in common. I was divorced 13 years ago and my ex had the same problem. Ironically, she always bought me stuff and yet would turn around and put me down for it. Things are a lot different the second time around.<br /><br />That's what I am all about...Being happy.John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-72571922407831747212013-09-12T21:58:40.649-07:002013-09-12T21:58:40.649-07:00Definitely, It's always interesting to read ab...Definitely, It's always interesting to read about everyone. I decided to correct it. It's fixed now.John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-49763766965260464942013-09-12T21:57:40.341-07:002013-09-12T21:57:40.341-07:00I think local people are there, but they're in...I think local people are there, but they're in the closet. The Internet works for now, but it's time for the revolution.John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-26907121072740197062013-09-12T18:08:58.178-07:002013-09-12T18:08:58.178-07:00Great write up John. We have so much in common, it...Great write up John. We have so much in common, it's a shame that we are on opposite sides of the country. I would love to go toy shopping, conventions or just hang out in the batcave, talking toys.<br /><br />I used to be shy about my toy collecting hobby. Espeially since my divorce 11 years ago. The ex wife hated the toy collection and let her dad convince her I was a loser. But really, it was the best thing that could have happened to me. I realized that if I could survive a divorce, then anything anyone can possibly say about my toy collecting is meaningless to me. I get funny looks when I go to Toys R Us and walk out with a bag full of Batman, Spidey or Skywalker goodness, but I really don't care. It makes me happy and that's all that matters.<br /><br />Being a geek rules! Yankeejetsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305337169408144195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-73822506306235530422013-09-11T13:18:47.730-07:002013-09-11T13:18:47.730-07:00Agreed with comments! I love things from the leag...Agreed with comments! I love things from the league that deal with more personal things. And I think your blog is pg rated right? Because isn't the Raiders comment off?<br /><br />Nice to know you!Hobgoblin238https://www.blogger.com/profile/07788435149110239794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-40931661755873515492013-09-11T11:52:19.028-07:002013-09-11T11:52:19.028-07:00Great post! My Ninja Turtle and "stuff" ...Great post! My Ninja Turtle and "stuff" collection takes people by surprise but generally is accepted it seems (though some do find it odd). Finding local people with similar interests though? Impossible. Good thing we have the internet.<br /><br />Cody AKA Crooked NinjaCody Mixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399238021198527411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-33527724166870312332013-09-09T22:32:30.445-07:002013-09-09T22:32:30.445-07:00Thanks Kal. I agree. It's great being able to ...Thanks Kal. I agree. It's great being able to share my collection.John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-59118143933125322302013-09-09T22:22:43.320-07:002013-09-09T22:22:43.320-07:00Thanks Corey!
You're always welcome here sir....Thanks Corey!<br /><br />You're always welcome here sir. Where everyone knows your name and they're always glad you came.John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-74743798022366929102013-09-09T22:20:52.438-07:002013-09-09T22:20:52.438-07:00Thanks for stopping by Dex!
I agree. I like to t...Thanks for stopping by Dex! <br /><br />I agree. I like to think we are the "Godfathers" of Geekdom. <br /><br />Great catch. I went back and forth about that. Since the movie is PG and at times I think this site is as well, I will correct it. I guess technically it's a misquote instead of a quote. ;-)John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-85218625458449264632013-09-09T22:12:41.468-07:002013-09-09T22:12:41.468-07:00Thanks Brian! I agree and it is my goal to make ou...Thanks Brian! I agree and it is my goal to make our lifestyle "socially acceptable." We are the Godfathers of Geekdom.<br /><br />I recently had an associate approach me and asked if it was true that I collected toys. I guess my secret gets leaked once in awhile, but he proceeded to tell me about his toy collection. My impression was he was a closet toy collector too and he felt comfortable telling me about it once he found out about me. Sad thing is he has a pretty sweet vintage toy collection. It's a shame to keep it a secret. I ended up turning him on to Figures Toy Company's Mego replicas. He bought the whole line. It was cool to share our collections and pass on some knowledge too.<br />John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-70591901086478371682013-09-09T22:01:05.649-07:002013-09-09T22:01:05.649-07:00Thanks John Boy. I know you are right with me unti...Thanks John Boy. I know you are right with me until the end.John Sholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871401128686878225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-92097394859885707712013-09-09T16:46:51.721-07:002013-09-09T16:46:51.721-07:00That was great to read. I love these kind of inter...That was great to read. I love these kind of interviews and we don't do them enough. Everyone loves to talk about themselves and their collections and I am fascinated by that.Kalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663751053844271849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-84947934517513869952013-09-09T13:36:36.554-07:002013-09-09T13:36:36.554-07:00Great post John.
Since leaving Denver, I don'...Great post John.<br /><br />Since leaving Denver, I don't run into many people with the same interests as I do and this can be discouraging. In a sea of red Nebraska Cornhusker t-shirts, I am wearing the lone gray Batman shirt. Outsider73https://www.blogger.com/profile/12271316821858441799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-19619443760199741762013-09-09T11:21:09.065-07:002013-09-09T11:21:09.065-07:00Hey there John! I've been popping around to ot...Hey there John! I've been popping around to other Leaguers blogs that I haven't said hi to yet, so here I am! And as I'm writing this I remember I forgot to submit my link for this week!<br /><br />I haven't really thought about it, but what Brain said is so true! We are the forefathers (and mothers) of pop culture geekdom. Loud & proud!<br /><br />I'll forgive you for misquoting the Raiders line and presume it may be self-censorship hehe.Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06438741309061958350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-33067960818716371142013-09-09T06:29:13.116-07:002013-09-09T06:29:13.116-07:00Great writeup John. You're in good company her...Great writeup John. You're in good company here. I think us old guys are just leading the charge for the youngsters that are rising up, living and breathing this culture. We're leading the charge and making this lifestyle "socially acceptable!" ;)<br />I've actually recently had an experience where I met a fellow parent at my kids' school and after a while, I learned that he was as big a pop-culture fan as I was. We're not alone, we're just keeping a low profile! Soon, we'll rise up and take over the place. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395968053920326676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309634107431525589.post-83052749737922744212013-09-09T02:56:18.682-07:002013-09-09T02:56:18.682-07:00John i salute you my friend and remember you are n...John i salute you my friend and remember you are not alone you are in a vast army of the geek(with me being in the dork division) keep on collecting my friend and being true to yourself. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151310331721753861noreply@blogger.com