In the midst of our conversation, he introduced to me, Miracleman (which I’m currently reading). He too told me of the awesomeness of Kick Ass and also Wanted in comic book form. But he told me something which caught my attention. ‘Read the comics which no one reads. Sometimes, they are the best around.’

Which means, no Spiderman to start with. And all that mainstream madness which Wolverine Origins, X-men, all that DC Batman, Superman stuff. But why?

Probably they are less bound by commercial success?
Perhaps the ideas are fresher?
Maybe the public just can’t accept it?
It’s always cooler to be associated with something of the cult culture anyways.

Whatever it is, I do appreciate and enjoy the drama and complications which a good comic book can deliver. The CMYK inked, simplified cartoon drawings, saddle stitched, cartoon-like pictures in thin-issued-slightly-smaller-than-A4-size paper feels good in my hands. Furthermore brought to life by complicated and sometimes broken characters, unjustified storyline and oh, the value of a first edition of collectors items. Not to forget the corny part where the girlfriends of our beloved heroes are always caught in between the final battle scene. Funtastic.

It feels really good to know that the guitar I have carries so much value in it. Washburn Idols have been long favourites for the good folks at Guitarist magazine and have been getting good reviews across guitar discussion boards worldwide. That purchase changed my buying habits on things I would really like to own as I have been always a mainstream buyer; things I buy must be from a commercially known supplier, and brand-spanking-new.

Firstly, most of the time I consume products from a designers point of view. Which can be a disease at times. It makes you spend on things you think are worth your taste and not your real requirements or needs. Causing probably a sense of regret rather than fulfilled desire. Oh yes, the logos. The beautiful logos and the nice typography has almost 75% effect on my buying behavior.

I also demand good service. But sometimes, I compromise if I want the item badly.

Yes, I have some achievements. But, I have even more disappointments.

However over the years, I learned that with proper attention and watchfulness, you might be able to get somethings that are worth your money and effort. That’s if you look hard enough.

Believe me, sometimes, more value can be found in second hand items that newer ones. I’ve learned that sourcing these items can be a really fun thing. Be it on E-bay or even local forums. Not every brand new guitar will sound good.

After all these years of buying vintage books at a junkyard sales to driving 30 kilometers to do a C.O.D for an VOX V810 Valve-Tone, I still find it hard to stop eying and buying these items which I like.

And my final point is, if you really want it badly, the condition of the material usually doesn’t really matter as much as the value of thing. And, mainstream markets are boring.

Wheeet!

*Inspired by John Mayer’s Twitter addiction and Evan Williams.

Interesting is the it also appears on the website’s source selection!

Anybody have any idea how to fix this? Or perhaps create even more surprises in the future.

Check out the stuff we have (or might have for display only). You got to come to see what’s in the boxes.

Bond is definitely a hero for me. I look forward to look at Daniel Craig’s interpretation of Bond. My first on the list.

I guess there is some intelligence in this movie.

I don’t really like Vin Diesel’s voice. I won’t like the storyline. I will hate the script. I’m not going to enjoy the very superhero driven ending. But I think the special effects might be cool. And Mr. Diesel really does kick ass.

This movie is every boy’s dream.

I do want to watch some science fiction movies with perhaps some cool vehicles & stuff…

It’s amazing how Disney + Pixar can made a movie out of rubbish. I’m going to love this one. Thank you Andrew Stanton.

Eddie Murphy teaches me how to talk & understand clients.

The Mummy was the first ever movie I watched in the cinema. I wonder what John Hannah will be up to now…

Ben Siller & Adam Sandler. They can get away with things like this. Amazing.

The poster-art for this movie didn’t look like what I expected Hollywood to portray rock. Unlike the School of Rock entry, Detroit Rock City poster, This poster doesn’t look punk, 80′s metal, heard rock, heavy metal, emo-rock, alternative or grunge. It just feels different to look at a poster like this. I like this poster really.

But was there has been an inconsistancy in the use of typeface for the movie?

My girlfriends nephews will enjoy this and will be talking about it for a period of time. I better get my facts on this movie right.

End it with the Punisher. I expected this to be banned but there has been no news about this so far. Please Mr.Motion Picture Association man or Mrs.Movie Censorship board of Malaysia woman, don’t band this one okay? If not pirated DVD merchants sales will go up.