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[witchembrace-a]

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To You (4)

Summary: harry dates y/n to get closer to her best friend

Warnings: mild angst (what else lol), not a lot of dialogue for this one, and a bit of fluff

Word Count: 2775 words

A/N: I've had the worst writer's block for this series but then inspiration struck me at 2 am and I had the chance to write a lil sumthin sumthin for the next part :D

Read the full series in my masterlist (bio)

As I mentioned before, this story kind of goes backwards.

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As self-deprecating as it is, Y/N couldn’t help but feel her guard lower with each fleeting glance at her phone. She didn’t mean to, really. It wasn’t as if she was bored out of her mind because she was the opposite of that. 

Going on her phone and tapping on Instagram was more of a distraction from studying if anything. She was hounded by piles of homework and pages of readings to do by the end of next week. It seemed that her brain was working in constant overdrive to try to remember the endless concepts and theories that were catapulted at her with no signs of stopping. Her eyes were straining from the constant stimulation from her laptop screen, and from trying to read the small letters plastered on the computer. 

Y/N was studying on her designated studying days, as usual. She was quite proud of sticking to the schedule, except for the few weeks that she opted to coddle herself in the confines of her warm blanket because that was around the time that she found out her boyfriend, Harry, was only using her to get close to her best friend, Louise. 

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In retrospect, Y/N should have seen all the signs blaring right in front of her face all along. She gave herself facepalms more than she could count by the way she was—quite literally—blinded by love to realize that Harry’s feelings were nothing but a façade. That Y/N was nothing but a pawn in his game; a character to manipulate, disposable in order for him to get the woman he actually wanted. And Y/N had no doubts that her ex-boyfriend was treating Louise like a queen. 

Y/N wore red-tinted glasses while she was with Harry and she didn’t see the red flags rising every time he shaped their evening around Louise’s schedule. She thought that Harry was making such a good effort in getting to know the people close to Y/N’s life that he insisted on having Louise around whenever they hung out with her friends. 

Harry asked endless questions about Louise; from where she worked to what she was interested in—to which Y/N had foolishly answered, believing that she had found the perfect man to share her life with. But she should have known when he didn’t do the same for her other friends. Hell, he didn’t even do the same to her!

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When Harry and Y/N were just friends, he didn’t bother getting to know her as thoroughly and comprehensively as he did with Louise. In fact, it could be argued that Harry hated Y/N when they were first introduced by—and this was ironic—Louise! 

Louise spoked highly and excitedly of ‘my friend, Y/N’ and with Harry being the loved-up simp that he was—wanted to please Louise by appearing interested in her friend. He guessed that he was probably too good of an actor (not to toot his own horn) because that meet up turned into a set-up. 

Louise had planned a date for her friends, Y/N was indifferent to it; she was even a little excited because she thought that Harry was sort of nice. Despite the fact that he was indirectly rude to her in their first meeting, Y/N didn’t hold grudges on people for their first impressions. She believed that anybody could have a bad day and that might just be the time when Harry was dragged by the arm to be introduced to her. 

Y/N understood if that was the case. She was not too keen on acting nice and friendly after a stressful day at work, or a hard study session at the library. So even if Harry was practically snarling at every word she said from his seat around the rounded booth table of the bar—she agreed to go on a first date with him. 

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Harry was in shambles.

He got himself into quite an intricate mess trying to attain the woman of his dreams. He was such a pleaser that he was now contemplating inside his car, outside of Y/N’s address. Was this all worth it? Of course, it was. As much as Harry would like to say that this was part of his plan to make Louise his girlfriend, it really wasn’t. 

But that didn’t mean that he couldn’t use it to his advantage. 

It was a good thing that he was early—about twenty minutes or so. That was only because he was huffing the whole time Harry was buttoning the clutches of his dress shirt, shaking his head at the bathroom mirror and reprimanding himself for letting his lovesickness to get him deeper than he would like. But hey, the sooner Harry got to Y/N’s place, the sooner this ‘date’ would be over. 

So here he was, hidden in the shadows of the night sky and shielded by the heavy tint of his Range Rover. Palms were pressed on the lush leather steering wheel as Harry formulated how he could turn this around in his favour. He was already in Louise’s good books for even agreeing to this in the first place—why not make Y/N his own personal wingman?

Granted, that she didn’t actually know Harry well enough but maybe this date could reach Louise’s ears about how much of a romantic, perfect, and chivalrous gentleman Harry could be. That would surely make Louise like him, right?

Wrong. Absolutely wrong.

It was safe to say that Harry was feeling guilty the moment he decided to use Y/N in order to get to her best friend, but that ship sailed long ago when anger and frustration took over. Why in the hell was he so perfect to Y/N’s eyes that she had gushed about him to her best friend minutes after he had dropped her off?

Why did Harry have to knock on her door with a single-stemmed rose clutched in his fingers, doing a little bow to add humour when she opened the door? And what in God’s name possessed him to say that she looked beautiful that night in her pretty, deep green dress that he thought was absolutely gorgeous on her—but his heart was with another woman—fully knowing that it would look better on Louise?

“Why. . . just why,” Harry asked himself as he sat at a table with Y/N, Louise and her boyfriend, Dylan. 

That was what being romantic got him. That was where declaring Y/N as his unofficial wingman ended him upon. A double date with the woman he wanted with Y/N looking at him as if they’ve been together for years, when in fact, they had only known each other for a few weeks. 

Harry’s pride was too big to admit that this time; he couldn’t get the girl. And so, his bruised ego declared that this date was just another unplanned situation that would benefit him—somehow, someway—in the future. 

Wrong again. 

Because a month later,  Y/N was running off to her lecture with a bag strapped over her shoulder, leaving Harry a passionate kiss on the lips. He was quite ashamed to say that he enjoyed the affection, but not enough to ignore the throbbing of his heart

Harry wasn’t all in with his relationship with Y/N and he knew exactly why. For months, he had been pining for Louise and well, he ended up with her best friend, Y/N. Now that was just super unlucky for him. And he wasn’t usually a mean person, but Harry was very annoyed with fate (or destiny) for leaving with an ultimatum. 

First, leaving Y/N risking her tattling to Louise about him breaking her heart was a no-no. Second, staying with Y/N until she realizes that both of them were no good together. The latter was a much more pleasant choice, except the fact that it could take months for Y/N to acknowledge that she and Harry were both too different for each other. 

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It was another four months later when Harry drew upon an epiphany very similar yet completely different from the ultimatum he had presided. 

Y/N was sure of her feelings more than ever, even dropping the ‘L’ word during a drunken stupor of wine and bubbly champagne. Harry was sure that she hadn’t remembered her confession the next morning because she never brought it up. However, those words that escaped her lips were enough for Harry to overthink each night one or the other slept over. 

Sometimes Y/N’s snores would serve as background noise to his serene imagination, wondering why the images of Louise and him doing couple-y stuff were now replaced with Y/N’s figure instead. 

He also pondered if his memory was so impeccable that he could hear Y/N’s laugh fluttering in his ears while she was sound asleep beside him or was it just because she released a chuckle every time he made a horrible joke?

(It was true. Y/N never left Harry hanging in the air with a questionable punchline of a head-scratching joke. Both of them knew that her giggles were pity laughs. Harry was thankful for it and Y/N just couldn’t resist painting a genuine smile on Harry’s face, looking so proud that he had made her laugh.) 

Harry was certain that his feelings for Y/N wouldn’t quite reach the threshold that he held her for now. But it seemed that he was getting a lot of his sworn predictions wrong lately. Sure, their first encounter (and the second, and the third. . .) were purely for satisfaction’s sake. A mere plot for Harry to build his boyfriend resumé for Louise. 

Harry wasn’t sure when his feelings shifted from civil and friendly to an ever-evoking, lovesick puppy. 

Maybe it was the way Y/N walked, straight into his heart and stole it, keeping it safe in her tender hands when she pressed a lingering kiss on his lip while she ran off to catch the bus. The way Harry would pout when Y/N forgot the routine she had set, resulting in him whining her name and sometimes chasing after her to get his much-needed kiss. He even started calling it his ‘good-luck charm’ because it seemed like without it; Harry came home more drained and tired than usual because nothing went right that day. 

Or maybe it was the way she giggled while reading something on her phone, laptop, or a book—even if it was for school purposes. How absolutely pleased he was to hear her melody of giggles, straining his ear to listen more closely and wanting to do nothing more than to hear it again because it was music to Harry. It usually ends with Y/N’s heaving breaths, begging him to stop tickling her. 

Was it because she was the most adorable little thing while she was asleep? No, it couldn’t be, Harry thought, even though the admiration in his eyes cannot be described as anything other than glazed over with love and affection with the way he stared at Y/N’s sleeping face. 

But why can’t he stop thinking about her when she wasn’t around? Harry felt like he was missing a part of himself as soon as he shut the door to his house because Y/N had to go to her own place. 

Why did a smile splinter his lips visualizing Y/N studying at her kitchen table with a topknot wobbling on her head and a pair of her thick-rimmed glasses slipping down the bridge of her nose? Harry still remembers the first time she asked him to redo the bun on her head, complaining that it was loosening and that she couldn’t focus when strands were haywire. 

Harry made sure to be extra careful as to not accidentally pull on her scalp, stretching the hairband around his fingers. 

Now, he only had a minute experience in hair styling, reminiscing to his long-haired days were he slipped his hair into a neat ball in a few seconds or less. But this was Y/N, his girlfriend, who had an adorable pout on her face. The finch between her brows deepening when she tried to understand the concepts written on the screen yet she would giggle when Harry would ask her, ‘Am I hurting you?’ and shake her head ‘no’. 

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So it was a bit questionable when Harry jumped at the chance to kiss Louise when the time came. 

She had just broken up with her boyfriend and called Y/N for comfort. However, Y/N was about to leave for an exam worth half of her grade and she couldn’t just not attend it. She may love her best friend with all of her heart, but not enough to waste thousands of dollars to redo a course because she missed the final exam. 

Hence, why Harry was sent in place of Y/N instead. And that was also how his plump lips managed to lock itself with Louise’s’ glossy ones. He should’ve felt guilt stab him right away when he tasted wet, salty tears on his tongue when he battled for dominance with Louise. 

Harry should have pulled away when his phone buzzed in his pocket; a message from girlfriend that she had just finished her exam and was ready to be picked up now so that she could give love and comfort to her best friend. 

Harry’s subconscious must have reminded him that this was the woman whom he had spent months pining on; desperately trying to make her his yet failing. And now that he had the chance to, he couldn’t stop. 

Instead of doing everything his conscience had practically yelled at him to do, Harry’s brain had buffered—his body numbed every nerve except the ones controlling his mouth because their persisting kiss was captured by a photographer hidden amongst barricades that Harry had failed to take notice of. 

Harry was sure that his presence was hidden to the best of his abilities, but he guessed that Louise’s hands had pulled his hoodie off in the midst of their make-out session, revealing his side profile and the unruly curls on his head. 

And that was how Y/N identified the image on her phone the time she felt her heart being ripped out and crushed into pieces. That, and the fact that Harry wore the same clothes she had seen him in before she left. 

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And now, as Y/N paused her thumb from scrolling away from the image on her screen, the same pain and heartbreak still throbbed in her chest. 

She couldn’t seem to forget, as a lot of people say, what Harry did to her. Despite the fact that he was spotted outside her door, leaving boxed gifts of chocolate and flower bouquets a few minutes ago—Y/N simply didn’t have the capacity to sweep everything under the rug. 

The wound was still fresh—feeling air was enough to have her hissing, aiming to cover the cut in fear that it would become too painful to even ignore. For weeks, Y/N had to wallow in agonizing self-pity to remind herself that Harry didn’t deserve her or her love for him and now she was somehow ready to run back into his arms? 

She absolutely despised the way her hands twitched to send him a text. To leave him a voicemail or to simply tap his contact just to hear him speak to her again. Y/N was ashamed to admit that he thought about knocking on his front door just for another chance at seeing him again. An opportunity to ask him if he was happier with her (ex) best-friend—if Harry loved Louise more than he did with her. Or—and most of all—if Harry ever did love Y/N during their short relationship. Was everything just a game to him? 

She was doing good so far; she was strong enough to withhold from the urges of communicating with an ex. However, Y/N knew it was only a matter of time before Harry took extreme measures to speak to her, unlocking her door with the spare key she had given him. One day she would be met with his figure in the hallway with a sad smile on his face and three long-stemmed sunflowers in his hand and Y/N wouldn’t be able to resist him. 

Y/N hated herself for being so weak whenever Harry was involved. He was her Kryptonite; getting too close to him was what ripped her to shreds. 

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My Top Ten Marvel Legends of 2017!

10 - Colossus Starting our list off, we have the guy that a lot of people were waiting to see updated, and is he ever an update. Colossus premiers a new body mold, clocking in at eight inches of Russian organic steel. His sculpting is great, combining detailed boots and gauntlets with his classic banded arms and an otherwise smooth costumed body. His face sculpt is solid, with his alternate bearded head lending a little more character to the figure. Alas, he's not without some issues - some additional hands (for fisticuffs, or properly tossing Canadian teammates) would have gone a long way, and while I have no issue with the more recent costume choice, the paint work could be a lot sharper. But he towers with power, which is required for any good Colossus figure, giving him his slot on the list. 9 - Singularity When we first read A-Force, my wife and I fell in love with Singularity. Funny, cute, and endearingly new to the world, she was a breath of fresh air among the jaded heroes in the 'verse. We hoped, one day, that she'd get the plastic treatment... and then the A-Force boxed set did just that, and did it well. Cast in translucent blue glittery plastic, Hasbro's deco team did a great job of throwing a purple-indigo face across her body to cement the cosmic look of this living pocket dimension, with a spot of white paint to define her eyes. However, one of the most notable things about her is also left out of the figure - Singularity is almost always smiling, being a joyous character who loves life and her friends. The figure has a vaguely pleasant neutral expression, and this minor detail goes a long way to keep this figure so low on the list. But even the fact that she got made in the first place is worth celebrating, so here we are - a fantastic figure that's just a bit shy of being incredible. 8 - Lady Loki Another 'niche' character (and, thus, great for the A-Force boxed set), Lady Loki gets on the list for two reasons - one, because she's a figure that wasn't likely to be made any time soon, and two, her paint work is amazing. The dark metallic green used across her body is sharp, accented with equally-clean applications of a light green scale pattern on her arms, legs, and abdomen, with a nice fade effect between the greens. A more subtle, but just as impressive, example of paint apps would be her face paint - two-toned lipstick, metallic green eyes, and a clean fade application of green eye shadow give her a striking appearance. Topped off with a fur-lined cape, a custom loincloth, and hair outfitted with gold accent pieces and Loki's trademark horn headdress, Lady Loki is much more than one might expect from a lesser-demand character. 7 - Invisible Woman (with HERBIE) The return of the Fantastic Four to the Marvel Legends line starts with a bang. Sue's got a fantastic (d'oh) paint job, sharp black paired with a medium-dark blue, with a clean '4' chest emblem proudly displayed. While I'd prefer a full alternate invisibility arm, rather than just an alternate hand, the fade on the clear plastic is very well done, showing the barest differentiation between her costume pieces as they fade into nothingness. On top of it all, a very nice face sculpt (with spot-on paint application and a great hair piece) gives her a pleasant look, fitting for the world's most fantastic woman. Plus, a cleanly-sculpted and painted HERBIE is included, and while they could have made him a static piece, he even has a ball-jointed neck, allowing him enough poseability to express some character. And I just love the sculpted outlet in his back. 6 - Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) One of Marvel's newer best-selling characters, it was only a matter of time before Kamala joined the ranks of Legends. For being released on a body-type we've seen quite a bit (Teen Girl), she has enough unique parts to bring her above the standard rank-and-file. Of course, there's her head sculpt, which gives her a bit of a smile, but that's not where the big difference lies. It's actually the dress layer over her body (from the ab-swivel down) that sells it, changing her silhouette just enough to catch the eye and reproduce her costume from the comics without any shortcuts. On top of that, she has flared sleeve caps, her trademark scarf, and the heirloom bangle on her left wrist, to make her more unique. Hasbro didn't stop there, though, and included two alternate forearm pieces to replicate her 'embiggening' powers from the comics, and while they could be tweaked a bit better (giving them any kind of wrist articulation, for instance), the fact that they're included, and are very well-sculpted to boot, just make her all that bit more perfect. 5 - Ares The original BAF Ares was before my time as a collector, and long before I had any interest in Ares as a character. Between then and the Ragnarok wave, Ares hit my radar hard. So when I first saw the figure in person, I knew I had to get him. And I don't regret it. Despite being only slightly altered from his original 2008 release, the alterations are nothing but good for this nine-year-old (!) mold. Ares is a massive chunk of plastic, with no small amount of sculpted detail or paint apps. His metal boots and leather wraps are given a darker wash, and his altered face-up gives him a more ethereal, godly look that the original release lacks. The use of gold plastic over paint in his helm is a good choice, as the original looks a bit more slopped on, while here the black paint is nice and clean. And I'm a sucker for figures that come with big weapons, of which Ares comes with three - his original long and short swords, as well as the axe meant for him, but usually included with Thor figures instead. Given that the original Ares goes for a high price on the aftermarket, this figure does a good job of filling the god of war-shaped hole. 4 - Moon Knight I know a lot of people don't like the costume used for this iteration of Moon Knight, but it's hard to argue with the simple elegance of a high-contrast scheme, especially when so many of the pieces are molded in their color, rather than painted. The result is a nearly universally clean deco, with paint apps being limited to the hands, feet, chest emblem, and face. the individual armor pieces help break up his shape more, making him stand out from the crowd of 'heroic male build' figures just a bit, as does his iconic cape and hood. The eyes have a thin rimming of blue, helping them 'pop' a bit more from the rest of the deco. His cape stays loose due to having a short peg, but it's not as big of an issue as one might think. Marc's accessories are a mixed bag - the billy clubs should have been a proper staff, but alternate hands and multiple throwing crescents help ease that, even if some of them are small and easy to lose. However, the figure boasts one other advantage over his fellows - instead of the ubiquitous mid-calf swivel, he features a new ankle joint, allowing for an increased range of motion. Hopefully we'll see more of this type of joint going forward, because Moon Knight makes great use of it. 3 - Elsa Bloodstone Another slam-dunk character from the A-Force boxed set, Elsa makes good use of recycled parts. Aside from her head (brand new sculpt with an incredibly striking face and amazing hair) and knee pieces, Elsa is a successful combination of Misty Knight and MCU Scarlet Witch, blending pieces from both into a trenchcoated, knee-high-booted monster-hunting badass. Clean paint apps across the board (including her Bloodstone Gem choker) help polish off the look, as do her accessories - a revolver (conveniently tucked into her hip holster) and twin shotguns, the weapons of choice for Miss Bloodstone. A little bit of altered articulation would put her on another level entirely, but it's hard to argue with just how **** amazing the end result already is. 2 - The Beetle (Abner Jenkins) Sometimes, it's the little things that make a figure great. They don't necessarily need to be an all-new sculpt, or have twenty-million paint apps, or come with an arsenal of accessories. Sometimes, it's just a smart combination of details that do the job. Ol' Abner has that combination. The right number of new pieces (head which captures the classic Beetle mask, new torso and shoulders, and a new belt), accessories (reused wings from Wasp and Louise Lincoln Beetle, along with new wing-cover pieces above those), and paint choices (metallic violet and dark green, natch) come together to create an iconic villain from Marvel history in a hard-to-beat figure. Just like Eel from last year, sometimes it doesn't take a whole lot to rank high on the list. 1 - Angela On the other hand, Angela is almost the opposite. From head to toe, she features an all-new sculpt that gives her the impressive build of an Asgardian warrior (topping off at seven inches), with additional armor pieces across her body, few of which impede her articulation (which includes a fencing joint worthy of the swordswoman). Numerous paint apps cover the figure, including fine detailing on her gauntlets, shoulderpad, and face (which is crisp as hell). And, of course, she's outfitted with unique accessory pieces, including a sword, twin axe weapons, a belt (with sheath for the sword), and her iconic ribbons - all featuring detailed sculpting and/or unique paint work. All of this comes together to be the best figure for 2017, no contest whatsoever. BAF: Warlock Once again, the X-Men wave delivers with the BAF, because Warlock is fan-friggin-tastic! He's a looming giant, standing at ten inches tall, and his lanky frame makes him as striking as any bulky goliath (looking at you, Juggernaut). He's got as wide a range of articulation as he could get, even if there's a few pieces hindered by sculpted details. And that's one of the best parts - the sculpting. This sculpt is 100% Warlock - it will take a lot of retooling, new pieces, and paint to make this into anyone other than the techno-organic New Mutant. Every inch of him is covered in metalwork and circuitry detailing, given life through a fantastic gold paint wash over black plastic. His face, a less stylized interpretation of Bill Sienkiewicz' art of the character, is nonetheless spot-on and even gives the illusion of different expressions based on the angle at which it's viewed. Hell, he even comes with an alternate buzz-saw hand, a rare accessory for BAFs. He might not be perfect (the hoses can't stay connected without hampering articulation, and the joints like to be a bit loose), but he's such a standout that it really doesn't hold him back from the top slot. Honorable Mentions: Human Torch - While not much of a standout sculpt-wise, the use of translucent plastic is excellent. And while some people balk at the 'mismatched' colors across his body, I dig that they outline the details of his costume when not 'enflamed,' a trait shared by fellow FF figure Invisible Woman's translucent arm. Thor (Jane Foster) - Long awaited, Jane hits all the right notes for her debut figure, and really has no drawbacks - the paint work, sculpting, and accessories are all great. She just doesn't have the right amount of oomph to make it into the top ten. (NOTE: Only speaking of the mainline release - never got the SDCC version) Monica Rambeau - Another solid figure and a long-awaited addition, Monica has a fantastic head sculpt and a great deco, and is only hampered by minor engineering issues (she uses the arms and coat of MCU Scarlet Witch again), and the lack of any 'energy burst' accessory, which really would've gone a long way with her. Dazzler - Like Jane, she doesn't have enough to edge into the top ten, but Alison is no slouch as a figure. The pearlescent white used for her disco-era costume, the sharp apps for her stage makeup, the Farrah Fawcett hair, and the accessories (rainbow energy burst, microphone, disco ball necklace) are all tip-top. And the roller skates! Even if posing her with them can be a pain. Mary Jane Watson - We haven't picked up MJ yet, but she's getting a mention due to the sheer fact that she was made. The Legends line isn't known for getting civilians, so to see one of the most prominent ones get the plastic treatment is just an event worth celebrating. Vulture w/ Wing Pack (MCU) - While not the BAF buffet that Warlock is, Vulture is still a worthwhile figure, featuring an incredibly detailed sculpt and clean paint apps across the board, as well as being an interesting take on the BAF formula - he's an enjoyable, if basic, figure on his own, but the moment you get all the pieces for his wings, he makes a menacing display piece. I'm not looking for Hasbro to do more Build-a-Vehicle figures in the future, but as the primary villain of Homecoming, I'm glad they didn't shortchange his figure release. Disappointments: She-Hulk - We've gone for years without an update to our favorite green lady, and when we finally get one... she left a lot to be desired. I have no personal problem with the body itself, but something about this figure highlights the flaws - limbs, torso, and head are all ill-proportioned to one another. If the arms had been lengthened and the head enlarged just a tiny bit, it would have made a world of difference. Also, I'm just not a big fan of 'stoic' Jen - she's generally a lighter character, and needs a face that shows it. Until then, my Blob-wave Shulkie will continue to be the go-to. X-Men Wave - An interesting case, because while the wave has a bunch of updates or first-time Legends, so many of them have something that holds them back from greatness. Last year's wave was a strong return of the X-Men, and this year... gives us what we needed, and what we wanted, but not quite what we could've gotten. Cyclops reusing the Bucky Cap body and being covered with ill-fitting straps (would sharing Sunfire's body have been better, I wonder?). Polaris looked fantastic, but dull at the same time. Shatterstar is a great sculpt, but there's a lot of QC problems with his paint and joints, and really, no fencing joint in the wrist for the career swordsman? Sunfire is great, but he's also just kinda... there. Old Man Logan... feels tacked on, like they needed a Wolverine in the wave but didn't want to immediately turn around and release the Tiger Stripe right after the 80s costume. And honestly, none of these figures are bad, they just didn't quite live up to the expectations. Overall, this year has been an odd one for me, since while there's been a lot of good figures released, there haven't been a ton of outstanding ones. Almost all have been servicable figures, to be sure, and there's a lot of welcome faces among them, both remakes and first-time Legends. But there's not as many this year (compared to last year) that just slap you upside the head with their very existence. All that said, however, this has been a solid year, with few actual missteps, in my opinion.

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POPDROID REWIND: FAVORITE SINGLES (Best of 2017 So Far...)

click song titles for videoclip...

001 TOPS: Petals 002 Polo & Pan: Coeur croisé 003 The War on Drugs: Thinking of a Place 004 Jain: Makeba 005 Cigarettes Afer Sex: Apocalypse 006 Paradis: Toi et moi 007 Juniore: Panique 008 Lana Del Rey: Love 009 Juliette Armanet: L'amour en solitaire 010 Haim: Want You Back

011 Blanche: City Lights 012 Calypso Valois: Le jour 013 Pumarosa: Dragonfly 014 Fishbach: Un autre que moi 015 Lorde: Green Light 016 Alexia Gredy: Paradis 017 The Lemon Twigs: I Wanna Prove to You 018 Tennis: Modern Woman 019 Blondino: Jamais sans la nuit 020 Noga Erez: Off the Radar

021 Clara Luciani: Comme toi 022 Eugénie: Puis danse 023 Témé Tan: Ça va pas la tête? 024 Fazerdaze: Take It Slow 025 Aldous Harding: Imagining My Man 026 Michael Kiwanuka: Cold Little Heart 027 Peter Peter: Bien réel 028 Ibibio Sound Machine: Give Me a Reason 029 Chromatics: Shadow 030 Frànçois & the Atlas Mountains: Tendre est l'âme

031 Amy Shark: Weekends 032 STUFF.: Galapagos 033 Fleet Foxes: Fool's Errand 034 Arcade Fire: Everyting Now 035 La Féline: Senga 036 Father John Misty: Pure Comedy 037 Laura Marling: Next Time 038 London Grammar: Oh Woman, Oh Man 039 Marika Hackman: My Lover Cindy 040 Hazel English: More Like You

041 Desperate Journalist: Hollow 042 Grimes feat. Janelle Monáe: Venus Fly 043 Calypso Valois: Vis à vie 044 Bedouine: One of These Days 045 Aimee Mann: Goose Snow Cone 046 Bazart: Lux 047 Témé Tan: Sè Zwa Zo 048 NAO: In the Morning 049 Soulwax: Missing Wires 050 Lindsey Buckingham / Christine McVie: In My World

051 Julien Doré: Sublime & Silence 052 Jane Weaver: Did You See Butterflies? 053 Steven Wilson feat. Sophie Hunger: Song of I 054 Kevin Morby: City Music 055 Childish Gambino: Redbone 056 Marie Flore: Passade digitale 057 Amber Coffman: No Coffee 058 Juniore: Difficile 059 Julie Byrne: Natural Blue 060 Steven Wilson feat. Ninet Tayeb: Pariah

061 Paradisia: Dancing in the Dark 062 Marble Sounds: Ten Seconds to Count Down 063 The Weeknd: Secrets 064 Fleet Foxes: If You Need, Keep Time on Me 065 Gorillaz: Andromeda 066 City of the Sun: Sugar 067 Moonchild: Cure 068 Queens of the Stone Age: The Way You Used to Do 069 Dope Lemon: Home Soon 070 Holybrune: Nuit noire

071 Pond: Paint Me Silver 072 Phoenix: Goodbye Soleil 073 Wilsen: Centipede 074 Fishbach: Y crois-tu 075 Juliette Armanet: Alexandre 076 Austra: I Love You More Than You Love Yourself 077 Declan McKenna: Brazil 078 Millionaire: I'm Not Who You Think You Are 079 Pumarosa: Lion's Den 080 WWWater: WWWater

081 Grand Blanc: Bosphore 082 The Jungle Giants: Feel the Way I Do 083 Lo Moon: Loveless 084 The War on Drugs: Holding On 085 Rolling Blackouts Coast Fever: French Press 086 School Is Cool: Trophy Wall 087 Peter Peter: Loving Game 088 Spoon: Hot Thoughts 089 Thievery Corporation feat. Racquel Jones: Letter to the Editor 090 Elastic Bond: Honey Bun

091 Black Mirrors: Funky Queen 092 Becca Stevens feat. Laura Mvula: Well Loved 093 Dan Auerbach: Shine on Me 094 Vince Staples: Big Fish 095 Feu! Chatterton: Porte Z 096 Feist: Pleasure 097 Real Estate: Darling 098 Fleet Foxes: Third of May / Odaigahara 099 Timber Timbre: Grifting 100 Amatorski: Welcome

101 Sylvan Esso: Radio 102 Le Manou: L'homme 103 Dans Dans: Rumour 104 Tsar B: Golddigger 105 My Baby: Love Dance 106 London Grammar: Big Picture 107 VUURWERK feat. Khazali: Face It 108 Novella: Change of State 109 HMLTD: To the Door 110 Mathilde Fernandez: Mon Dieu

111 Rive: Nuit 112 Urban Cone: Old School 113 The Mysterons: Sold My Medicine 114 Thurston Moore: Aphrodite 115 Bleached: Flipside 116 Gretta Ray: Drive 117 Bonobo feat. Nick Murphy: No Reason 118 Amber Arcades: Can't Say That We Tried 119 Beach House: Chariot 120 Paramore: Hard Times

121 Intergalactic Lovers: Between the Lines 122 The Japanese House: Saw You in a Dream 123 Andrew Combs: Blood Hunters 124 Anna of the North: Oslo 125 The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk: I Feel It Coming 126 Grandaddy: Evermore 127 Cosmo Pyke: Chronic Sunshine 128 Slowdive: Sugar for the Pill 129 The Aces: Physical 130 Now, Now: SGL

131 Soldout: Forever 132 BRNS: Pious Platitudes 133 Arca: Desafío 134 Kendrick Lemar: DNA. 135 Dua Lipa feat. Miguel: Lost in Your Light 136 The xx: On Hold 137 Radiohead: Promise 138 Anteros: Cherry Drop 139 Honeyblood: Walking at Midnight 140 Ella Vos: White Noise

141 Mr Little Jeans: Stitches 142 Marlene: Next to Me 143 Rae Morris: Reborn 144 Mogwai: Coolverine 145 Marika Hackman: Boyfriend 146 Goldfrapp: Anymore 147 Susanne Sundfør: Undercover 148 Briana Marela: Quit 149 Inheaven: Treats 150 Ibeyi: Walk Away

151 Lana Del Rey feat. The Weekend: Lust for Life 152 Mellow Diamond: Ashes to Breathe 153 Laure Briard: Les pins des Landes 154 Lorde: Perfect Places 155 Benjamin Clementine: Phantom of Aleppoville 156 Ruelle: The Other Side 157 Maya Payne: Self Defined 158 Lorde: Sober 159 The Regrettes: Seashore 160 Pale Waves: There's a Honey

161 Sir Sly: High 162 Girls in Hawaii: This Light 163 DíSA: Reflections 164 Oscar and the Wolf: Breathing 165 L'impératrice: Sultans des îles 166 Camila Cabello: Crying in the Club 167 Courtney Barnett: How to Boil an Egg 168 Sharon Van Etten: Not Myself 169 Lana Del Rey: Coachella - Woodstock in My Mind 170 Cloves: California Numb

171 Sale Gosse: Boys 172 Trentemøller feat. Jennylee: Hands Down 173 Ionnalee: Not Human 174 Angus & Julia Stone: Snow 175 Trouble: Snake Eyes 176 liv: Heaven 177 Blondino: Bleu 178 The Courtneys: Silver Velvet 179 Maggie Rogers: On + Off 180 Paramore: Told You So

181 Dan Auerbach: King of a One Horse Town 182 Tennis: In the Morning I'll Be Better 183 Arcade Fire: Creature Comfort 184 First Aid Kit: You Are the Problem Here 185 Iron & Wine: Call It Dreaming 186 LCD Soundsystem: American Dream 187 Father John Misty: Ballad of the Dying Man 188 Allison Pierce: Evidence 189 Rive: Vogue 190 Liv Dawson: Searching

191 Cat Pierce: Weapon of War 192 Liam Gallagher: Wall of Glass 193 Wild Beasts: Alpha Female 194 David Bowie: No Plan 195 Big Thief: Shark Smile 196 Toro y Moi: You and I 197 Sparks: What the Hell Is It This Time 198 OMD: Isotype 199 Halo Maud: Du pouvoir 200 Corine: Pluie fine (Polo & Pan Remix)

201 Foxygen: On Lankershim 202 Metronomy feat. Robyn: Hang Me Out to Dry 203 Blood Orange: Better Than Me 204 Melanie De Biasio: Gold Junkies 205 Sigrid: Don't Kill My Vibe 206 Aldous Harding: Blend 207 Lucy Rose feat. The Staves: Floral Dresses 208 Fyfe feat. Kimbra: Belong 209 Hazel English: Love Is Dead 210 Bedouine: Solitary Daughter

211 Pixx: Waterslides 212 Kevin Morby: Come to Me Now 213 Vendredi sur Mer: La femme à la peau bleue 214 The Preatures: Girlhood 215 Declan McKenna: Humongous 216 Depeche Mode: Where's the Revolution 217 Luminize: Twilight 218 Grizzly Bear: Mourning Sound 219 Valerie June: Shakedown 220 Kate Tempest: Europe Is Lost

221 Beach Fossils: This Year 222 Few Bits: It Will Set You Free 223 Soul'art: Django 224 TaxiWars: Fever 225 Julien Doré: Coco Câline 226 Fishbach: À ta merci 227 SOHN: Hard Liquor 228 Yelle: Ici & maintenant 229 John Mayer: Still Feel Like Your Man 230 LCD Soundsytem: Call the Police

231 Cigarettes After Sex: Each Time You Fall in Love 232 Brutus: Drive 233 Thundercat feat. Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins: Show You the Way 234 Day Wave: Promises 235 A/T/O/S: Blackout 236 Baloji: Spoiler 237 Julie Byrne: Sleepwalker 238 Oddisee feat. Toine: NNGE 239 La Féline: Séparés (Si nous étions jamais) 240 Loyle Carner: The Isle of Arran

241 Regina Spektor: Black and White 242 Agnes Obel: It's Happening Again 243 Tei Shi: How Far 244 Yelle: Interpassion 245 Skott: Glitter & Gloss 246 Woods: Hit That Drum 247 Superpoze: Azur 248 Real Estate: Stained Glass 249 Lenachka: Private Eyes 250 Grizzly Bear: Four Cypresses

251 Temples: Strange or Be Forgotten 252 Grizzly Bear: Three Rings 253 Methyl Ethel: Ubu 254 Shaefri: Monster 255 Nite Jewel: 2 Good 2 Be True 256 Clare Louise: La vase 257 Fufanu: Liability 258 The Big Moon: Sucker 259 Saint Etienne: Magpie Eyes 260 The Sherlocks: Chasing Shadows

261 Earl: Baddabing Baddaboom 262 Warhola: Jewels 263 Sink Ya Teeth: If You See Me 264 Joe Goddard: Home 265 Cathedrals: Don't Act Like a Stranger 266 Is Bliss: Into a Dream 267 From Indian Lakes: Sunlight 268 NxWorries: Scared Money 269 The Kooks: Be Who You Are 270 Snail Mail: Thinning

271 Ride: Charm Assault 272 Maud Geffray: Polaar 273 Matt Watts: Joanne 274 Phoenix: J-Boy 275 Vérité: When You're Gone 276 AlunaGeorge: Not Above Love 277 Haim: Right Now 278 Arcade Fire: I Give You Power 279 Wolf Alice: Yuk Foo 280 Bleu Toucan: Matin à Toucanopolis

281 Dua Lipa: Thinking 'Bout You 282 Los Angeles Police Department: Grown 283 Ionnalee: Samaritan 284 Puma Blue: Want Me 285 Sylvan Esso: Die Young 286 Cléa Vincent: Samba 287 Laure Briard: On dit que je ne suis pas sage 288 Crooked Colours: Flow 289 Thurston Moore: Smoke of Dreams 290 Bernache: Your Name

291 Sweet Spirit: The Power 292 Paradisia: Warpaint 293 Tim Dup: Moïra Gynt 294 Kelly Lee Owens: Throwing Lines 295 The Killers: The Man 296 Little Dragon: High 297 Kina Grannis: When Will I Learn 298 Archive: Splinters 299 Circa Waves: Love's Run Out 300 Las Aves: Antistar

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

Are you enjoying the wonderful Autumn we are having with lots of gorgeous sunshine (and a little rain – at the time of writing!) With half term around the corner the Move Revolution team have been chatting about great things to do, and know you will love these recommendations!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Louise Simpson (Area Sales Manager for Reigate & Redhill) recommends a Saturday stroll in Reigate Priory Park or the Castle grounds, and visiting the Reigate Antique and Flea Market (This will be on Saturday 20th October)

“The Reigate Antique and Flea Market is held every other Saturday at Somers Hall, Reigate (10 Slipshoe Street, RH2 9HU) It offers a great variety of antique furniture, collectables, crafts, china, glass, paintings, etc. There is also a vintage pop-up tea room on site to enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake. Free entry”

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead. 

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Autumn is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to take your time walking around the gardens and discovering more about the plants, or get involved in a special workshop for budding chefs, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this half-term.

Activities available:

Well-being trail Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Explorer rucksacks Pull on your Wakehurst Explorer rucksack and set off on an intrepid journey! Each rucksack is jam-packed with different activities to help you and your child discover the gardens. Three different rucksacks for different ages, Price £4 to hire, pick up from the Visitor Centre.

Cookery, carving and hairy toes! (24, 25, 26 October only) Join us for a three-hour outdoor cookery workshop and story-telling session. Make your own delicious soup for lunch, carve a tea light holder from a squash, and cosy up around the fire and listen to stories about Hairy Toes! Suitable for ages 5+.Price £15 per child, includes day ticket to Wakehurst for both one adult and one child attending the workshop. Available on 24, 25 & 26 October. Booking available online.

Tree Trunk Trek Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Lego workshop. Work at your own level to build creative solutions to a range of new Lego challenges. Session is suitable for children aged 5-14 (year 1+) and costs £7. Session Times: 11.15am-12.45pm Parents please feel free to leave your children with us. Workshops must be booked and prepaid in advance. To book call 01403 211 661 or email: visitor.information@horsham.gov.uk ***If booking by email – please provide a contact tel number, name of child, age of child and parent name. Pre payment will be required, however payments can be made over the telephone.

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

  The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Direct from a smash hit West End season, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating 50 years of Britain’s best-loved picture bookThe doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will they be able to stop the Wicked Weasel from taking over Toad Hall? ! This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! TICKETS FROM: £11.00 – £11.00 – SHOWING TIMES: 15.00 & 18.00

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

*Spooky challenges – to earn a prize, negotiate the ‘Spiderweb’, brave our ‘Whats in the Box’, practice your aim and ‘Bash the Beastie’, ‘Splat the Tree’ and other fiendish challenges we’ve not dreamt up yet! *Dress up our Wild scarecrows *Make a Genuine Magical Broomstick *Carve / make a magic wand *Make a Clay Critter to take home or leave in the woods to scare passers by! *Bring a jar and make a lantern to keep you safe in the dark! *Get your face painted *Help us cook up a delicious witches brew on the camp fire *Mud play, potion making, exploring and tree climbing *Follow our secret trail through the woods *Find mysterious clues hidden in the woods for a prize *Spooky tales around the camp fire for different ages *Practice your whittling and fire lighting skills in the Bushcraft zone. If you already have and can safely use a small carving knife, bring it (in your parent’s pocket not yours!) or if you’d like to learn you can use ours under our guidance at various times throughout the day. (Ages 6+ as a guideline for this area)

Bring a picnic and if you want to, something simple to cook over the fire (sausages on sticks or a tin of hot dogs to nestle in the embers) There will be tea (herbal and builders), coffee and a selection of home made cakes to buy. Feel free to come dressed up spookily (Grown ups too!) Price per child for the day is £15 (unwaged) £20 (waged) £25 (generosity) Sibling discount of 50% per child  Accompanying parents (up to 2 per child) and under 2’s go free. Extra adults £5 each.Booking is in advance. Contact us at gowildwithusuk@gmail.com where we will let you have payment information to secure your booking.

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26thOctober

Award winning comedian Harry Hill has announced a brand new, family fun filled live tour, Harry Hill Kidz Show: How To Be Funny – For Kids!, to mark the release of his brand new kids book in October 2018. The 11 date tour, jam packed with laughs for all ages, will come to Theatre Royal

Joey also recommends…25th-29thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

Come and join us this half term holiday for a fantastic family friendly sewing workshop. We’ll be teaching you how to make your very own Mexican Day of The Dead sugar skulls. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hand sewing only. All materials provided. . Free Tea, coffee

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Take a tractor trailer ride to our pumpkin field and choose the perfect specimen. Depart from The Discovery Walk entrance – Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October, 10:30am -4:30pm (farmer’s lunch break 1:00pm-1:30pm). Last ride leaves the Discovery Walk at 4:00pm. £2.50 per person plus cost of optional pumpkin. (Subject to availability and weather)

Spooooooky Trail

Frights, fun and fresh air as you seek out spooks and spiders in the deep dark wood on The Discovery Walk and claim your horrid prize! Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry 3:45pm) £3 per person plus optional £1 Spooky Trail Quiz Sheet.

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Bring your lanterns along for an even spookier trail after dusk – you never know what may be lurking in the shadows! Last entry to the Discovery Walk 7:30pm on Saturday 27 October. £3 per person plus optional trail sheet £1. Gates locked at 8.30pm. A great night out for younger families.

Witches’ Cave

Brave the cobwebs to see our eerie Jack-o-lantern display and choose from hundreds of home-grown pumpkins. Pick the perfect pumpkin and carving kit to create your own, unique lantern. In the Farm Shop, Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October. Free entry – just pay for pumpkins and kits.

Are you thinking of moving or  letting your home. We would love to have a chat with you and arrange a free valuation.  With offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent we are confident we will have your next dream home ready and waiting for you!

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

Are you enjoying the wonderful Autumn we are having with lots of gorgeous sunshine (and a little rain – at the time of writing!) With half term around the corner the Move Revolution team have been chatting about great things to do, and know you will love these recommendations!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Louise Simpson (Area Sales Manager for Reigate & Redhill) recommends a Saturday stroll in Reigate Priory Park or the Castle grounds, and visiting the Reigate Antique and Flea Market (This will be on Saturday 20th October)

“The Reigate Antique and Flea Market is held every other Saturday at Somers Hall, Reigate (10 Slipshoe Street, RH2 9HU) It offers a great variety of antique furniture, collectables, crafts, china, glass, paintings, etc. There is also a vintage pop-up tea room on site to enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake. Free entry”

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead. 

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Autumn is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to take your time walking around the gardens and discovering more about the plants, or get involved in a special workshop for budding chefs, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this half-term.

Activities available: Well-being trail Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Explorer rucksacks Pull on your Wakehurst Explorer rucksack and set off on an intrepid journey! Each rucksack is jam-packed with different activities to help you and your child discover the gardens. Three different rucksacks for different ages, Price £4 to hire, pick up from the Visitor Centre.

Cookery, carving and hairy toes! (24, 25, 26 October only) Join us for a three-hour outdoor cookery workshop and story-telling session. Make your own delicious soup for lunch, carve a tea light holder from a squash, and cosy up around the fire and listen to stories about Hairy Toes! Suitable for ages 5+.Price £15 per child, includes day ticket to Wakehurst for both one adult and one child attending the workshop. Available on 24, 25 & 26 October. Booking available online.

Tree Trunk Trek Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Lego workshop. Work at your own level to build creative solutions to a range of new Lego challenges. Session is suitable for children aged 5-14 (year 1+) and costs £7. Session Times: 11.15am-12.45pm Parents please feel free to leave your children with us. Workshops must be booked and prepaid in advance. To book call 01403 211 661 or email: visitor.information@horsham.gov.uk ***If booking by email – please provide a contact tel number, name of child, age of child and parent name. Pre payment will be required, however payments can be made over the telephone.

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

  The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Direct from a smash hit West End season, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating 50 years of Britain’s best-loved picture bookThe doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will they be able to stop the Wicked Weasel from taking over Toad Hall? ! This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! TICKETS FROM: £11.00 – £11.00 – SHOWING TIMES: 15.00 & 18.00

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

*Spooky challenges – to earn a prize, negotiate the ‘Spiderweb’, brave our ‘Whats in the Box’, practice your aim and ‘Bash the Beastie’, ‘Splat the Tree’ and other fiendish challenges we’ve not dreamt up yet! *Dress up our Wild scarecrows *Make a Genuine Magical Broomstick *Carve / make a magic wand *Make a Clay Critter to take home or leave in the woods to scare passers by! *Bring a jar and make a lantern to keep you safe in the dark! *Get your face painted *Help us cook up a delicious witches brew on the camp fire *Mud play, potion making, exploring and tree climbing *Follow our secret trail through the woods *Find mysterious clues hidden in the woods for a prize *Spooky tales around the camp fire for different ages *Practice your whittling and fire lighting skills in the Bushcraft zone. If you already have and can safely use a small carving knife, bring it (in your parent’s pocket not yours!) or if you’d like to learn you can use ours under our guidance at various times throughout the day. (Ages 6+ as a guideline for this area)

Bring a picnic and if you want to, something simple to cook over the fire (sausages on sticks or a tin of hot dogs to nestle in the embers) There will be tea (herbal and builders), coffee and a selection of home made cakes to buy. Feel free to come dressed up spookily (Grown ups too!) Price per child for the day is £15 (unwaged) £20 (waged) £25 (generosity) Sibling discount of 50% per child  Accompanying parents (up to 2 per child) and under 2’s go free. Extra adults £5 each.Booking is in advance. Contact us at gowildwithusuk@gmail.com where we will let you have payment information to secure your booking.

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26thOctober

Award winning comedian Harry Hill has announced a brand new, family fun filled live tour, Harry Hill Kidz Show: How To Be Funny – For Kids!, to mark the release of his brand new kids book in October 2018. The 11 date tour, jam packed with laughs for all ages, will come to Theatre Royal

Joey also recommends…25th-29thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

Come and join us this half term holiday for a fantastic family friendly sewing workshop. We’ll be teaching you how to make your very own Mexican Day of The Dead sugar skulls. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hand sewing only. All materials provided. . Free Tea, coffee

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Take a tractor trailer ride to our pumpkin field and choose the perfect specimen. Depart from The Discovery Walk entrance – Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October, 10:30am -4:30pm (farmer’s lunch break 1:00pm-1:30pm). Last ride leaves the Discovery Walk at 4:00pm. £2.50 per person plus cost of optional pumpkin. (Subject to availability and weather)

Spooooooky Trail

Frights, fun and fresh air as you seek out spooks and spiders in the deep dark wood on The Discovery Walk and claim your horrid prize! Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry 3:45pm) £3 per person plus optional £1 Spooky Trail Quiz Sheet.

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Bring your lanterns along for an even spookier trail after dusk – you never know what may be lurking in the shadows! Last entry to the Discovery Walk 7:30pm on Saturday 27 October. £3 per person plus optional trail sheet £1. Gates locked at 8.30pm. A great night out for younger families.

Witches’ Cave

Brave the cobwebs to see our eerie Jack-o-lantern display and choose from hundreds of home-grown pumpkins. Pick the perfect pumpkin and carving kit to create your own, unique lantern. In the Farm Shop, Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October. Free entry – just pay for pumpkins and kits.

Are you thinking of moving or  letting your home. We would love to have a chat with you and arrange a free valuation.  With offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent we are confident we will have your next dream home ready and waiting for you!

Incredible Reviews!

We take great pride in our excellent customer service – don’t just take our word for it, have a read of one or two of our 682 reviews (at time of publishing) 

Just give us a call on 0330 223 1000

or

Fill in this form

  from sophiadana https://www.moverevolution.com/blog/move-revolution-recommends/

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

Are you enjoying the wonderful Autumn we are having with lots of gorgeous sunshine (and a little rain – at the time of writing!) With half term around the corner the Move Revolution team have been chatting about great things to do, and know you will love these recommendations!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Louise Simpson (Area Sales Manager for Reigate & Redhill) recommends a Saturday stroll in Reigate Priory Park or the Castle grounds, and visiting the Reigate Antique and Flea Market (This will be on Saturday 20th October)

“The Reigate Antique and Flea Market is held every other Saturday at Somers Hall, Reigate (10 Slipshoe Street, RH2 9HU) It offers a great variety of antique furniture, collectables, crafts, china, glass, paintings, etc. There is also a vintage pop-up tea room on site to enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake. Free entry”

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead. 

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Autumn is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to take your time walking around the gardens and discovering more about the plants, or get involved in a special workshop for budding chefs, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this half-term.

Activities available:

Well-being trail Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Explorer rucksacks Pull on your Wakehurst Explorer rucksack and set off on an intrepid journey! Each rucksack is jam-packed with different activities to help you and your child discover the gardens. Three different rucksacks for different ages, Price £4 to hire, pick up from the Visitor Centre.

Cookery, carving and hairy toes! (24, 25, 26 October only) Join us for a three-hour outdoor cookery workshop and story-telling session. Make your own delicious soup for lunch, carve a tea light holder from a squash, and cosy up around the fire and listen to stories about Hairy Toes! Suitable for ages 5+.Price £15 per child, includes day ticket to Wakehurst for both one adult and one child attending the workshop. Available on 24, 25 & 26 October. Booking available online.

Tree Trunk Trek Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Lego workshop. Work at your own level to build creative solutions to a range of new Lego challenges. Session is suitable for children aged 5-14 (year 1+) and costs £7. Session Times: 11.15am-12.45pm Parents please feel free to leave your children with us. Workshops must be booked and prepaid in advance. To book call 01403 211 661 or email: visitor.information@horsham.gov.uk ***If booking by email – please provide a contact tel number, name of child, age of child and parent name. Pre payment will be required, however payments can be made over the telephone.

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

  The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Direct from a smash hit West End season, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating 50 years of Britain’s best-loved picture bookThe doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will they be able to stop the Wicked Weasel from taking over Toad Hall? ! This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! TICKETS FROM: £11.00 – £11.00 – SHOWING TIMES: 15.00 & 18.00

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

*Spooky challenges – to earn a prize, negotiate the ‘Spiderweb’, brave our ‘Whats in the Box’, practice your aim and ‘Bash the Beastie’, ‘Splat the Tree’ and other fiendish challenges we’ve not dreamt up yet! *Dress up our Wild scarecrows *Make a Genuine Magical Broomstick *Carve / make a magic wand *Make a Clay Critter to take home or leave in the woods to scare passers by! *Bring a jar and make a lantern to keep you safe in the dark! *Get your face painted *Help us cook up a delicious witches brew on the camp fire *Mud play, potion making, exploring and tree climbing *Follow our secret trail through the woods *Find mysterious clues hidden in the woods for a prize *Spooky tales around the camp fire for different ages *Practice your whittling and fire lighting skills in the Bushcraft zone. If you already have and can safely use a small carving knife, bring it (in your parent’s pocket not yours!) or if you’d like to learn you can use ours under our guidance at various times throughout the day. (Ages 6+ as a guideline for this area)

Bring a picnic and if you want to, something simple to cook over the fire (sausages on sticks or a tin of hot dogs to nestle in the embers) There will be tea (herbal and builders), coffee and a selection of home made cakes to buy. Feel free to come dressed up spookily (Grown ups too!) Price per child for the day is £15 (unwaged) £20 (waged) £25 (generosity) Sibling discount of 50% per child  Accompanying parents (up to 2 per child) and under 2’s go free. Extra adults £5 each.Booking is in advance. Contact us at gowildwithusuk@gmail.com where we will let you have payment information to secure your booking.

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26thOctober

Award winning comedian Harry Hill has announced a brand new, family fun filled live tour, Harry Hill Kidz Show: How To Be Funny – For Kids!, to mark the release of his brand new kids book in October 2018. The 11 date tour, jam packed with laughs for all ages, will come to Theatre Royal

Joey also recommends…25th-29thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

Come and join us this half term holiday for a fantastic family friendly sewing workshop. We’ll be teaching you how to make your very own Mexican Day of The Dead sugar skulls. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hand sewing only. All materials provided. . Free Tea, coffee

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Take a tractor trailer ride to our pumpkin field and choose the perfect specimen. Depart from The Discovery Walk entrance – Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October, 10:30am -4:30pm (farmer’s lunch break 1:00pm-1:30pm). Last ride leaves the Discovery Walk at 4:00pm. £2.50 per person plus cost of optional pumpkin. (Subject to availability and weather)

Spooooooky Trail

Frights, fun and fresh air as you seek out spooks and spiders in the deep dark wood on The Discovery Walk and claim your horrid prize! Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry 3:45pm) £3 per person plus optional £1 Spooky Trail Quiz Sheet.

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Bring your lanterns along for an even spookier trail after dusk – you never know what may be lurking in the shadows! Last entry to the Discovery Walk 7:30pm on Saturday 27 October. £3 per person plus optional trail sheet £1. Gates locked at 8.30pm. A great night out for younger families.

Witches’ Cave

Brave the cobwebs to see our eerie Jack-o-lantern display and choose from hundreds of home-grown pumpkins. Pick the perfect pumpkin and carving kit to create your own, unique lantern. In the Farm Shop, Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October. Free entry – just pay for pumpkins and kits.

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