Happy Batday to You!

The third Saturday in September has been designated Batman Day and I almost forgot about it! Earlier this week, I had framed my profile pic in the Bat-Signal and here's what it looks like:

Other than that, I'd neglected to do anything batty today until I recalled the date. (I blame the Mad Hatter!) So what I've done is just look around my room without digging through boxes or cupboards and see what Bat-paraphernalia I have sitting around. First up are some Bobbleheads that forewarn me of impending earthquakes.

I have yet to try and assemble this Brickhead, I'm afraid of losing some pieces in the process.

What follows are a few figures I've acquired over the last few years.

Without picking up the display case and jostling my Batmobiles, I've taken a picture from afar.

Unbelievably, the only Funko I have of Batman!

When I was home last spring, I emptied out my storage locker and sold 20 boxes of books. I managed to salvage this novelization.

Not as quite good as Ninja Batman, Samurai Batman runs a close second.

I scored this Big-Little Book-sized book of Detective Comics covers and decided to crack it open.

My favourite ally/foe of Batman is Manbat so I chose 5 Neal Adams covers featuring our Chiropteran friend.

For a serious discussion on Manbat, I suggest you watch this:



In honour of my friend Yvonne who I nicknamed Batgirl, here is her debut.

Finally, my proudest possession is this autographed photo by Adam West!

I've put out a request of my Tokyo pals to try and take a photo of the Bat-Signal as it shines on Shibuya 109, I hope I get some responses. Check out this list for the Bat-Signal nearest you.

REVISION:
I managed to find a pic on the net of the Bat-Signal and here is a link to a countdown to the turn-on!

The Family Jewels.

My nephew William has asked whether I have any family heirlooms that he can give his current girlfriend, soon to be a fiancée if all goes well. (I hope she doesn't read this.) I had a few jewelry boxes full of loot stored in the back of a closet yet tough to reach due several boxes in the way.

This cameo was my mom's and I don't plan on giving it away anytime soon. (I did give a chain to an ex-girlfriend 2 years ago, this one I'm holding on to.)

These are the ringu I have. Some were either my mom's or owned by me once upon a time.

These are definitely from UFO Catcher. Years ago before they cracked down and made it tougher, I was  expert at winning stuff. These would be from that haul.

I am fairly sure this cross was given to me from my Godfather back when I was a teen (and he was still alive), yet the others I'm not really sure where they came from. More than likely, they're my moms.

 These were definitely UFO Caught.

I have a couple of chains, no idea whether they're real gold, or silver or whatever.

I lead a charmed life.

 
I gave my mom this hunk of silver back when I used to work at Johnson-Matthey Refinery as a security guard back in the early 80s. It has probably depreciated since then.

Will, you are welcome to any of the above (including the cheap crap.) I hope your gal likes it.

These cuff-links were given to me as a youth but I don't think I've ever used them. I need a shirt with cuffs first.

I doubt if this tie-clip is solid gold. I suspect I received it as volunteer which I did for about 15 years in the 80s and 80s for AYSP.

Just so I don't have my nerd credentials revoked, in the same drawer that these were found also included several lighters, most of which were also UFO Caught.

Finally, I have a Last Samurai pin. Not sure where I got it but I seem to recall seeing the movie on its opening day.

Hmm, now that I've disclosed all my worldly goods for the entire readership of this blog, I'd better start locking my door.