The beginning of October was very slow for the Additions to my Nerdorium, but the last week or so has ramped up. Next month should be a big one. This month however will be our caffeine free version. Which is good news. It means I get to eat 3 meals a day.
Batman: Arkham City Collector’s Edition
$99.99 Target.com
Generally I try not to get suckered into video game special editions. In most cases I feel like I’m getting ripped off. Batman Arkham Asylum, I’m looking at you. Although when I saw this special edition actually included a Batman: Black & White statue, I couldn’t resist.
PROS
• Great value. Batman: Black & White statues go for close to $80 now.
• Lots of great DLC, including a Dark Knight Returns skin. The only one you need, in my opinion.
• The game case also doubles as a snazzy art book.CONS
• Package design is great until you try to put it back together after you take the statue out.
• Like most Collector’s Editions, this is a really bulky way to store a video game.
Classic Marvel Characters #1: Spider-Man
$49.95 tfaw.com
I think every comic collector has his or her favorite character they can be suckered into buying 1000 versions of. I’m a sucker for classic Spider-Man swag. When it comes to Marvel characters, it doesn’t get much more classic than the Amazing Spider-Man.
PROS
• Very fun packaging and extras. Reminds me of something you’d see advertised in an older comic.
• Comes with a pin and character booklet.
• Somewhat limited. Only 2,000 were made. (Not including the Comic Con variants)CONS
• A little expensive for what he is.
• To get the full effect, I think I would need to get some of the other Marvel characters. I could see this turning into an expensive collection in a hurry.
Ray with Slime Blower
$20.00 MattyCollector.com
Nice to have this guy so close to getting Winston with his slime blower. As a matter of fact, Matty is currently doing a sale with some of the rereleased figures. You can pick up Ray and Winston right now with their slime blowers. As well as a bunch of other great figures.
PROS
• We just need Vigo to make this set complete. Great figure.
• Awesome articulation.
• Comes with the Cinema Ghost. Not the most recognizable spook, but still cool.CONS
• Essentially a recycled head and body. But we’ve come to expect that.
This month I purchased some fun stuff, but nothing that really blew me away. Although Batman does look pretty sweet on my work desk. Spider-Man will be a nice addition to the Spider-Man shelf. And Ray, of course, will be proudly displayed with the rest. Just nothing as awesome as the Millenium Falcon. But that’s all about to change. I have some new stuff on it’s way to my house that has almost broke the bank. Two words: Ghost Trap.