#Vintage Nintendo merchandise

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Other miscellaneous stuff I found

3/June/24

[tommyssupercoolblog]

The "sad brown hipster" comment from the new tommy1nn1t video is making me sad because it implies he sees his new fashion as a negative and something he was just obligated to change (/neg). so!! here's the scenario I'm imagining to cope: (RPF under the cut)

Tommy still looking longingly at colorful clothes in the shops, and while he doesn't buy them anymore, Seán starts noticing it happen when they hang out- Tommy will stop and stare at some bright neon sweater, or tactically walk around a display of cuter clothes to look at the "normal" stuff but glancing back at it over and over again while he circles the area. He's trying to hide it but it's blaringly obvious when he's interested in something.

Eventually Seán offers to buy him one of the items Tommy's oggling and Tommy brushes him off and says he isn't interested in that kind of thing anymore, because it's "too childish". He doesn't sound very convincing.

The complaining about his new clothes tips it over the edge though- complaining that his taste is so dry and sad compared to what he used to wear, even though he's supposedly super into wearing neutrals now and gets defensive if you call out the discrepancy;

"Oh , Nonono, I love...brown. fuckin sick."

Okay. Yeah. Sure.

Seán isn't stupid, but more than that he's also been there. Not about clothes- he himself does have a genuine affection for black and beige- but he's picked up on the parallels between them since they first met. And as a loud "annoying" YouTuber, he was infantilized for years, and it was god-awful. Tommy's dealing with that, now, and it's a lot worse for him because while Seán started his YouTube career already in college, Tommy uploaded his first videos from like twelve, and blew up at just sixteen. He's 20 now, but in the general cultural consciousness of the internet, he's still a child.

Seán recognizes the insecurity and it kind of kills him, because he's talked openly about how much it sucked to have his personality beaten out of him in a way; to water himself down in a plea for respect. To be a child forever is to never be equal to your friends, never be able to make your own decisions, never be taken seriously or listened to.

But no amount of screaming- or a rainbow wardrobe- makes a grown adult magically a minor. And Tommy is very clearly trying to be something he's not so he can fit the image of what an adult is "supposed" to look like and get the torment to stop.

It's not going to work, though. It's just going to make him sad.

So Seán starts wracking his brain for ways to show him it's okay to express himself- convince him that he's allowed to be himself and he's not obligated to trade that in for respect. He deserves it regardless.

Most of their friends have a similar fashion taste to Seán, and to what Tommy's emulating. Personally, Seán likes that Tommy's taste is so unique; it's charming. But having someone else there who likes the same things he does would probably help.

PJ comes to mind immediately- they haven't met or spoken, but if anyone is close to that colorful aesthetic? it's him. PJ is all fun vintage windbreakers and nerdy merchandise and colorful hats.

Seán needs to invite them both to do something at the same time. They're both gamers, and both Nintendo fans, so maybe something Nintendo themed?

First he gets them to all get coffee together, make sure they click on some level, and they get along fine. PJ is considerably more chill and laid back but he's not opposed to high energy, and Tommy's been more reserved lately anyway. (That's part of the problem actually.)

Tommy's composure starts to slip just a little in that he ends up info dumping and letting his voice edge a little higher and more energetic- which Seán is thrilled to see in all honesty- and thankfully PJ is receptive to it.

And, of course, the key thing- PJ's sense of style- didn't fail to disappoint.

A few weeks later he takes them to a Pokemon event in town, and while he was completely out of his depth with this place and had no clue what was going on at all, Tommy had an absolute blast running around and looking at all of the merchandise, excitedly rambling about Pokemon with PJ. 

The biggest win was that when PJ bought himself a Pokemon plush, Tommy, seeing that, circled back to a Vaporeon jacket he saw earlier (complete with the fin-ear things on the hood and an attached tail) and reluctantly brought it to the counter, although he hid it in his bag immediately.

That's one example checked.

If Seán sees someone who's older and wears brighter clothing, he'll forward whatever tiktok or Instagram post he saw to Tommy if possible, throwing in some caption or story to explain why he's sending it; make it more subtle.

That's a few more.

He considers taking Tommy to Harajuku Japan- he's taken trips to Japan before and there are some colorful fashion subcultures there- but that's probably too expensive. Instead he just saves a video on it to his clipboard and sends it later on when an opportunity arises.

The next time he comes over to Tommy's house, Tommy's wearing a pink sweater that Seán hasn't seen him wear for months, although he changes into a gray pullover when they go outside on a snack run.

Everything seems to be helping! So far, so good!

Tommy's been infatuated with a specific bag lately, an ita style backpack designed to look like a strawberry. Every time he sees it in a store he sort of dances around it to steal looks or fiddles with it briefly, and he'll stare at it on the street if someone has one.

Seán buys it next time he's out alone, and brings it with him when he sees Tommy next- another house visit.

“Brought you a gift, Tomm-o!”

He throws it at him, and Tommy fumbles to catch it, stares.

“I-”, he gapes, his mouth opening and closing again, and turns the bag over in his hands. “I…wow, for me?”

“Yeah! Saw you looking at it earlier, thought I'd get it for you.”

Tommy doesn't move, just looks at the bag with a conflicted expression. His eyes flicker up to Seán for a second and then he sighs and starts opening the pockets, inspecting it more closely.

He keeps smiling and then tamping down on it immediately, and he looks at everything closely, even the also-strawberry-shaped zipper, which he lights up at for a fraction of a second before he gets embarrassed.

Eventually, he holds the bag forward again, and closes his eyes for a minute to take a deep breath.

When he opens his eyes again, he looks up at Seán and offers a shaky smile. “Thanks.”

“No problem,” Seán tells him, and Tommy holds the bag to his chest and awkwardly shuffles over to let Seán sit next to him.

Seán doesn't say anything else about it, just changes the subject to let Tommy relax, and they talk for hours but Tommy never lets go of his gift.

It's cute, in some ways, and he's glad he likes it, but it's heartbreaking in others. All this secrecy and panic over a silly bag and now he's holding onto it like it'll get taken away from him at any second.

But the next time they go out for sushi, Tommy brings the bag with him, and it makes Seán smile.

Hopefully soon he'll feel safe to wear everything and anything he wants to when he leaves the house. But this is a good start.

This was originally just supposed to be super short just "Tommy want fun things but doesn't buy them :( Seán helps :)" but I ended up basically writing a whole fic lol.

[metaknight]

Last photos - merch! These are the Kirby and Sonic merch hauls. We got other stuff (Zelda, Sonic, FF (MUSIC BOXES), KH), but these were the big two.

Kirby - Like I mentioned before, Kirby is super popular and easy to find. You'll basically fall over into mounds of Kirby merch anywhere you go. But the best spots were the Nintendo stores (of course), Kiddyland, and crane game places. ESPECIALLY the crane game places - each place seemed to have different Kirby merch but they all invariably had multiple machines for Kirb stuff. Nakano Broadway also just had piles and piles of Kirby stuff (plushes mostly). Meta Knight seems less popular but I got a good dose of our good pink boy. Swing Kirby are the cutest little figures. I should've gotten more Kirby cups...the big bin at the back was from a crane machine and had sweets inside.

Sonic - Also mentioned before, it's really hard to find Sonic merchandise in Japan! The SEGA stores are gone, and Joypolis was slim pickings even though we went right when they opened. I only saw one crane game the entire time (isn't GiGo owned by SEGA???) that had Sonic merch in it, and only one Gashapon machine (the Knuckles keychain). There's a COSPA store in Akihabara that had some stuff (but way more cool Gundam stuff so its worth checking out anyway), but the best spot for Sonic merch was definitely Nakano Broadway because it was more older/vintage/western stuff. Got the Sonic Frontiers statue there, and saw multiple other generations of big Sonic statues. Still got some awesome shirts and keychains from Joypolis tho! I had been hoping to see some of the older SEGA Sonic stuff floating around like the tea cups they used to make - alas!

For merch overall, Nakano Broadway was a big winner over Akihabara. Akihabara was very much newer anime merch and stuff, while Nakano was truly the geek paradise we hoped for. Nakano Broadway also just felt like a weird liminal maze from the 80s, just an odd but cool vibe.

[noisycowboyglitter]

Choose Wisely, Gamer: The Weapon That Could Make or Break Your Gaming Career

In the realm of digital entertainment, "Choose Your Weapon Gamer" embodies the essence of strategic decision-making and personal style in video gaming. This phrase speaks to the crucial moment when players select their virtual arsenal, whether it's a legendary sword in a fantasy RPG, a customized firearm in a first-person shooter, or a carefully crafted deck in a collectible card game.

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The choice of weapon is more than just a functional decision; it's an extension of the gamer's personality and play style. Some prefer the raw power of heavy weaponry, while others opt for the finesse of precision tools. The weapon selection process often involves weighing factors like damage output, speed, range, and special abilities.

For many gamers, the phrase "Choose Your Weapon" signifies the beginning of an adventure or the preparation for an intense multiplayer battle. It's a moment of anticipation, where players mentally strategize and imagine the possibilities ahead. Game developers recognize the importance of this aspect, often providing extensive customization options and diverse arsenals to cater to various preferences.

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Ultimately, "Choose Your Weapon Gamer" encapsulates the freedom of choice and the personal connection between player and game, highlighting the interactive nature of the medium.

Gamer gifts are the perfect way to level up the joy for the video game enthusiast in your life. From cutting-edge accessories to nostalgic collectibles, these presents cater to every type of player. Think high-performance headsets for immersive audio, customized controllers for precision gameplay, or LED lighting to enhance their gaming setup. For retro lovers, consider classic console replicas or vintage game collections. Practical options include ergonomic gaming chairs

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for comfort during long sessions, or subscription services for access to a vast library of titles. Don't forget wearable merchandise featuring iconic characters or clever gaming references. Whether it's for birthdays, holidays, or just because, gamer gifts show you understand and appreciate their passion. With the right choice, you're sure to score extra points in their book.

Looking for the perfect gift for a gamer dad? Consider a retro console to indulge his nostalgia, or a new controller for his current system. A customized gamer dad mug or t-shirt adds a personal touch. For the busy father, a portable gaming device like the Nintendo Switch allows gaming on-the-go. Noise-cancelling headphones can provide some quiet gaming time. A gaming-themed desk organizer or a

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charging station helps keep his setup tidy. For a unique gift, consider a personalized gaming art print or a book on gaming history. These thoughtful presents combine his passion for gaming with his role as a dad.

[saileisie]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Pokémon Mewtwo Mew 1990’s Metal Lunch Box Trading Card Tin Vintage CD Books.

[gamesst1]

Exploring London's Retro Game Stores: A Gamer's Paradise

Introduction:

London, a city steeped in history and culture, is also a vibrant hub for gamers seeking nostalgia and vintage gaming experiences. Among its many attractions, Retro Game Store London retro game stores stand out as hidden gems, offering a trip down memory lane for seasoned gamers and a fascinating discovery for newcomers. In this article, we'll take a virtual tour of some of the best retro game stores in London, catering to enthusiasts of classic gaming consoles and collectibles.

The Heart of Gaming:

Located in Croydon, The Heart of Gaming is a haven for retro gaming enthusiasts. Boasting an impressive collection of classic consoles, arcade machines, and rare titles, this store captures the essence of gaming's golden era. From iconic Nintendo and Sega systems to obscure gems from the past, visitors can immerse themselves in a nostalgic gaming experience unlike any other.

Retro Game Base:

Nestled in Streatham, Retro Game Base offers a treasure trove of retro gaming delights. With shelves lined with cartridges, discs, and consoles spanning decades of gaming history, this store caters to collectors and casual gamers alike. Whether you're searching for a specific title to complete your collection or simply browsing for a trip down memory lane, Retro Game Base provides a welcoming environment for all.

Video Game Market:

For those seeking a diverse selection of retro gaming merchandise, the Video Game Market is a must-visit destination. Held periodically at various locations across London, this event brings together vendors and enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade a wide range of gaming memorabilia. From classic consoles and accessories to rare collectibles and artwork, the Video Game Market offers something for every gaming enthusiast.

Level Up Gaming:

Situated in Peckham, Level Up Gaming is a boutique retro game store known for its curated selection of vintage titles and accessories. With a focus on quality over quantity, this store prides itself on offering unique finds and personalized service to its customers. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of retro gaming, Level Up Gaming provides a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Conclusion:

London's retro game stores offer a nostalgic journey through gaming history, with each store providing its own unique blend of classic titles, consoles, and memorabilia. Whether you're reliving childhood memories or discovering retro gaming for the first time, Retro Game Store London  these stores provide a welcoming environment for gamers of all ages. So, next time you're in London, be sure to visit these retro game stores and experience the magic of gaming's past.

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If you're looking to explore London's vibrant retro gaming scene, don't miss out on these top destinations. Plan your visit today and embark on a journey through gaming nostalgia like never before.

[sylviareviar]

"Sure thing! Thanks for humoring me-- OHHH look at this!! This figure is so cute, and it's in good condition!"

For a good while, Sylvia and Futaba took their time wandering around Akihabara, chatting about vintage Nintendo games and various moments from Futaba's streams. Sylvia often got distracted at some of the simplest things, and Futaba's guidance was incredibly helpful, and saved Sylvia from getting sucked in by a few salespeople. While they toured the district, Sylvia and Futaba exchanged fun facts about video games they loved. In particular, Sylvia was really excited to talk about the history of Tetris, the most famous Russian game by far.

"I actually did some research once, and it turns out Russia used to be an absolute cesspool of plagiarism in the video game industry, so people went there to basically commit crimes. Tetris was the first example of a successful video game. They couldn't get the music to work right until they managed to get it to play Balalaika at a fixed tempo, and now people know that as the Tetris theme song!"

She exchanged fun facts like that and more with Futaba until it looked like the sun was starting to set. It wasn't as though she had her arms full with bags of merchandise, but she was a couple products heavier, holding two bags in one hand, while she held her phone with the other.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to keep you so long, Futaba-san," Sylvia apologized. "But I had a wonderful time today. I should probably catch my train, but I'll message you when I'm free and send some pics of my GameBoy. I'll update you on how it plays Yellow, too." Playing Pokemon in Japanese should be sufficient practice. Plus, learning the Japanese names for moves and Pokemon will be helpful for future merch runs.

Still, what a wild day it was today. Meeting Alibaba in person and befriending her? She never would've thought, in her wildest dreams, that she'd be able to meet such an awesome gamer face to face.

"I can explore for a little bit longer Sylvia." She had been planning on heading home after this since everything was a bust, and she was still not gonna end up with anything besides having spent time outside her house for a while, but still, it was better than just mindlessly watching youtube videos and pretending to work on homework that was so mindlessly easy for her she didn't care.,

And when she was asked what her plans were after this, she thought about it for a bit. "After this? Probably just heading back home, having some curry and then working on getting ready for that stream that I mentioned. Pokemon Randomizer is definitely on my list of things to stream after this. Then after that's done, get some homework that I've been holding off. Don't worry, it's so boring and easy that I can get it done within 5 minutes."

That was one advantage of being so smart, even though sometimes she didn't get full marks because she didn't put enough effort into it. "I can show you around a little, though along with shops like this there's a lot of cafes and other things. Still, just browsing various electronic stores and such makes me happy. If I can get my hands on a dreamcast, that would be cool. Even if the controller isn't all that great. But the VMU is such a cool idea. Ahead of its time."

[anixdraws]

Some good ol scans of old art, this time of the Mario bros and the angel twins in retro Nintendo merch. I don't draw even Nintendo fanart despite the fact Nintendo actually owns my childhood lol

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Pokemon Trainer Satchel - $30

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[faffreux]

IVE BEEN MEANNING TO ASK if you dont mind answering! how do you find what little official fawful merch there is? i have a love whos also from a nintendo game with little merchandise and i'm curious what your method is. also! i remember you saying something about a collage of peoples' dreams involving fawful and the other day i had one where i found a fawful plush that was vintage?!?! from the super mario rpg era for some reason. and it was a family heirloom. i think you would like to know that

Friends looking out for me have been extremely helpful in my case! They’ve sent me links to auctions containing stuff they knew I wanted. ♥️

But if it helps, usually you’re going to find a lot of the old promo/exclusive stuff in Japanese auctions. I used Buyee for a few things and the rest I got on eBay!! My collection is tiny but I’m just stoked to have what I do omg. Good luck!!

ALSO THANK YOU OMG I will add your dream since I haven’t started that project yet! It next in line after I finish my next comic :D

[ill-skillsgard]

Phoenix Rising, Part 1 - Valter Skarsgård

Title: Phoenix Rising

Description: The struggle for domination is paved with deceit and destructive lust as two enemies battle it out for control night after night.

Warning: 18+ swearing/mentions of rape/violence/femdom/DDLG leanings

A/N: This is the first and only series I’ve written with Valter in it so far. One day I will finish it. This is for all the babies riding that V train with me who miss this story. Enjoy!

I was down to my last round of bullets. The gun in my hand was a pistol and ill-suited for long distance shots. With my back up against a stone wall, I breathed in deeply and weighed my options; I could either stay there and have him come hunting for me or I could peek out from my cover to try to get a glimpse of exactly where he was located. Both options posed significant causes for a quickened heartbeat. On one hand, I could wait it out and test his patience which could buy me some time to think of a better plan, or on the other, I could risk having a bullet put in my head while I tried to put one in his. Whatever decision I made I had to make it quickly. I couldn't be sure what kind of guns he had left. For all I knew, he could have had himself a precision sniper rifle with a magnifying scope pointed right at the corner I wanted to steal a glimpse out from. If that were the case I knew that half my skull would get blown off if I risked it. But if he was left with slim pickings as I was, perhaps his accuracy wasn't all too good either. Then it became a game of luck. I knew I was just as good a marksman as him but I wasn't sure if I would be quick enough. I felt my heart start to thump loudly in my chest as I readied my gun in my hand. "Come on, bitch. Where are you, huh? Don't be scared. I'm just going to blow your head off!" I listened to him yell. His voice had an accent in it that I couldn't quite place. I gritted my teeth. Everything I wanted to say to him involved different ways that I would mutilate his genitals if I were to ever get ahold of him. If I wasn't so nervous I would have replied with how badly I wanted to shove the edge of a knife in his dickhole and give it a twist. I was better than that though, or at least I liked to tell myself. No, I would have to keep my cool until the right moment. The moment that would realize my death or be one of the most important kills of my career. "Come out, girlie. I want to see you!" He yelled and made kissing noises at me as though he were trying to beckon a pussycat from it's hiding place. "Fuck you!" I finally fired back. "Maybe I'll fuck your dead corpse." I turned my body around so that my chest was almost to the wall. Raising the gun, taking aim and preparing myself to dart out from the corner, I drew in a deep breath through my nose as a practice run. On the exhale of the next breath was when I would make my move. I couldn't hide from him forever. Once I let my lungs deflate fully for the second time, I stepped out from behind cover and saw him peeking over the mangled hood of a wrecked car. Perfect. I unloaded three shots and the recoil almost made me shut my eyes but I didn't and I held my aim as steady as possible as I dove out from behind the stone wall. I rolled low after firing and heard him yell at me. Then everything went red.

YOU WIN.

"Ha! Fuck you bitch boy! Shot you right in your fucking face!" I yelled at the TV screen. "Fuck you. Noob. Stupid bitch, you sound like you're twelve." "I still fucking raped your throat, you little bitch. Fuck! You!" I jumped up and down on my couch and laughed, the controller still in hand as the load screen to the online lobby came up, effectively cutting off our communication. I had finally won a match against Vscars. The victory was so sweet and I knew it was going to look really good after the new ranking loaded. The guy's voice kept ringing in my ears and it sounded so sweet. He was always very high up in the leaderboard fighting for the third place spot with a couple of other players that spent nearly all their time playing every day. I didn't have the time to devote to it but I had steadily worked my way up from the bottom of the leaderboard to a respectable place at about fifteenth. The more I played through the more I was determined to get myself higher up on the board. I managed to get pretty good at the gameplay and started rising higher. Then, once I broke the top ten, I started to hear the voices of the Agents of Carnage Elite. It was just a bunch of guys that sat around and played all day and night and nothing but narcissistic and sexist things to say the entire time. I liked to keep my mic off while playing but I always listened to my opponents. Their misogynistic conversations became fodder for my fiery need to vanquish them. They were all so stupid and immature-sounding and I longed to destroy them. Vscars was well-known for being nearly impossible to beat. There were three players always at the very top of the leaderboard and it was him and two other guys with just as shitty attitudes. Over the jobless days and nights, I focused on getting better and better until I was pitted against Vscars. The first few games we played he had killed me easily. I almost stood no chance against him. But he was a predictable player and I quickly caught wind of his strategy. He knew the boards well and obviously knew where all the best hiding spots were and in turn, the best hiding spots to observe said hiding spots. He would stoop down and just wait for somebody to unknowingly set up shop at one of the prime lookout locations and always found himself the sniper rifle. He would just sit there and wait, looking through the scope until he knew where you were. Then he would just shoot once when you lined up with his sight and that was it. His silly little strategy couldn't work all the time and I had finally cornered him on the board. I could still hear his stupid voice echoing in my head even as I took off my headset and logged off for the night. It was earlier than usual for me but I knew I needed to get a good night's sleep if I was going to wake up early enough to do my hair and my make up instead of one or the other. The next day I had a job interview at a store that I had been going to my whole life. It was a little shop in the corner of a plaza that specialized in buying and selling video games. It wasn't a big chain gaming store though and that was the charm of it. It was a family-owned and operated business that specialized in retro gaming. I had been trying to get a job there for the better half of my teen years and had finally landed an interview at the age of twenty-two. By that point, I still wasn't convinced that wanting a job at a video game store was for teenagers. It was more than just that. It was a store packed wall-to-wall with vintage gaming memorabilia, collectible toys, fan merchandise, and newer generation games too. Naturally, I was excited about the interview and just hoped that didn't try to challenge my knowledge of old school video games. Still feeling confident from my epic victory in Agents of Carnage from the night before, I wondered if I could bring that up as a selling point of my resume. Laughing, I dismissed the thought. The idea of sitting in front of a potential employer trying to explain to them that I had beaten one of the best players on the world leaderboard of a video game seemed silly. Yet once I was seated in front of the interviewer, I remarked that he seemed like somebody who might actually be impressed by trivial gaming prowess. Either that, or he would have a snarky remark about how it was probably just a chance shot and that the maneuver I had pulled off was nothing but luck. He had thick horn-rimmed glasses on and the speckles of scarring from a years-long battle with acne sprayed over his gaunt cheeks. He definitely fit the typical gaming nerd description. "So what would make you say you are qualified to work in this store?" He asked, trying to sound intimidating but failing in anyone's eyes but his own. Well... " I started. "I play a lot of retro games. I have an almost ninety percent completed NES collection. I like games a lot. I feel like I would be a good addition to the team because... Well, I know a lot about old-school gaming." "What about new-school gaming? Are you up on your knowledge of new releases because that's what we find people are most interested in this day and age. Not much need for people who only play classic Nintendo." I squirmed in the padded chair uncomfortably at first but then straightened my spine and asserted, "oh, I am very knowledgeable about new games. I play everything Bethesda releases and right now I'm in the top ten on several leaderboards on some popular games." "Really? Like what?" "Um... Agents of Carnage?" "You're in the top of the leaderboard on Agents of Carnage? What's your gamer tag?" "PhoenixRising. Last time I checked I was sixth." "Hm," he mused with a lame shrug. "Guess I should try that game out. You're the third person today to mention it." "It's pretty good," I said meekly. "Well, I can see here that you have other retail experience but we have a very tailored approach to selling. You will find that it's not so much like a regular store with customers coming in knowing what they want. You will have to work hard to sell things and it definitely makes a difference whether you do or not." "So, does that mean you want to hire me?" The interviewer's magnified eyes dropped down from my face to my chest and then quickly shot back up. "Uh, I guess so. I have to hire two people by noon and," he paused to look at his watch. "It's almost noon so... Sure. You can come in on Monday for orientation and the beginning of your training." "Awesome! Um, should I wear anything specific?" "Black pants and black shoes. You'll be given a t-shirt later." "Cool! Can't wait. Thanks!" I enthused, standing up and thrusting my hand out for him to take. "Uh, wait, what's your name again?" He asked as he shifted through the papers that comprised my resume. "Phoenix. I just go by Nix though. For obvious reasons." "Yeah... Like the bird." "Yeah," I snorted. "Like the bird." After the positive conclusion of my interview, I left the back room that I had been shown to with palpable confidence. That was until I noticed somebody sitting in the chair that I had sat in before my interview started. He looked like he was there for an interview as well with a grey collared shirt and black jeans. He had this pout on him that made it look like maybe he wasn't exactly happy to be there but as I walked through I saw the corner of his lips tug. He ran his fingers through the blonde hair framing his face and it all fell back down pointlessly. I couldn't help but smirk too as I passed by him. When I got home I felt like the only way to celebrate getting the job that I wanted was by sitting on the couch, turning on my TV and putting on my headset. When I logged in, all of my recently played games popped up including a notification in my inbox. I cocked my head subconsciously as it was a rare occasion I got messages from other players.

Lucky shot. Let's see you do that again I instantly deleted the message from my inbox because I usually wasn't one to engage with other players but the fact that he had reached out to me to call me out made me grind my teeth behind closed lips. I sat there on the couch with my controller in my hand wondering if I should even entertain him by sending him something back. After all, he was one of the best players on our server and I was just some girl who wanted to prove that she could beat any guy. Now he wanted to initiate a war and I wasn't sure if I could replicate my win from the night before. After a while to think about it I chose to simply ignore him and started playing something else for a little while. Once I grew bored of the game it was close to dinner time and I had to sign off to meet up with a friend anyway. I saved, logged out of my game and saw that there was another notification in my inbox. My chest tightened. "What the fuck?"  I whispered to myself as I opened my inbox.

pussy. I was just about ready to whip my controller at the TV but I stopped myself. There was something about his persistence that got me thinking about replying to him. I didn't want to just blatantly insult him but I didn't want him to think he could just go around sending vulgar messages to people just because he got beat. 

This pussy beat you. Sorry. Get over it. Instead of turning off the console as I had initially planned, I logged onto Agents of Carnage and saw that he was there too. It didn't take long for me to sit in the lobby before I got a challenge notification.

Vscars wants to challenge you! Accept? Deny? I automatically denied the challenge because I knew it would show up as a notification for him right away and it would either drive him crazy or help him take the hint that I had no desire to play with him again. I didn't log in at all, simply waited for another message from him. Instead, I got a friend request.

Vscars has added you as a friend. Accept? Deny? Scoffing to myself, I scrolled over to hit deny but instead chose to accept. "Oh, fuck," I whispered. It was too late at that point. I had accepted his friend request and that meant he could look through all of my achievements and see exactly what kind of gamer I was. That would mean he could see that I had hundred-percent completed a lot of girly RPG games and that meant I would have to prepare myself for more derogatory statements about being female.

Come on, pussycat. Let's play? Biting my lip, I decided to finally write back to him.

I'm busy. Go play with your little friends on AoC. There was almost no time in between my reply and his. I couldn't believe he was so determined to challenge me again.

But I want 2 play with U pussycat. Was this weird foreign guy getting off on my degradation toward him? It was hard to tell if he was engaging me or mocking me. But before I could go any further my cell phone started ringing and I could see it was my friend calling, probably to ask me what time I would be ready for dinner. I answered the call as I signed off completely, turned the TV off and scrambled to my room to change out of my interview clothes.

[dahpurplehatgirl]

Where’s the merchandise posts SJ?!

...

Still in my head.

You don’t know how much merch I have to showcase I’m struggling to find a starting point. However, I do have a showcase finished I can finally add to here.

And I’ve got so much more rare, vintage stuff to show from Nintendo 64 to GameCube to Japanese exclusive keyrings. Plushies to more figuers.

Still got World Of Nintendo to do ( which I’ll be honest) I’m gonna stop collecting after I find the 2.5 Kamek. I just don’t find enjoyment as much as I used to with them and because I live in the UK. Postage and import fees are a NIGHTMARE! And besides Jakks is just releasing figuers I’m not interested in especially with the gazillions of Marios.

I’ve become more of a fan of Collecting rare, old Nintendo merch. And Japan merch too.

It’s been a few crazy eBay buys but I’ve been digging the net for new figuers and some plushies. I also have a new set of figuers I will showcase ( sepretly ( all 16) on Instagram and then they get onto here. Speaking of here...Let’s get back to merch shall we. If I FINALLY get to show these. Enjoy.

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There is a massive craze for vintage stuff in the current scenarios. People love collecting rare, retro, and old goodies. It includes vintage books, accessories, appliances, and gaming gadgets.

Retrogaming is at a peak for a reason! 

Retro merchandise is flying high because of nostalgia. Being nostalgic is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. People find it in their old notebooks, letter, boxes, and so much more. It reminds us of the good old days.

Just like replaying our favorite video games. Read More

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Pokémon Mewtwo Mew 1990’s Metal Lunch Box Trading Card Tin Vintage CD Books.

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