One financially beneficial trait as a collector is my love for less popular Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Giant Rat is a staple in many of my old school decks, but the art always looked badass. I really didn't need to buy this but I can't say no to vintage 10s. And it looks great in the cotton candy gradedguard !

James Carter Cathcart played a much hated Yu-Gi-Oh character, but to me he was much loved. James' voice for the character was spot on, and I wouldn't have become such a fan if not for his take on the character in the English dub. You could tell he was passionate about his performance not only in Yu-Gi-Oh but all his characters he played in Pokemon as well (Gary!! Gary!!) I hope he gets his own cheerleaders in heaven.

I sadly never got to meet him, as I got these from another collector, but they always sit on the shelf above my desk. He'll be in my thoughts, and I know he will be in countless others thoughts as well. RIP.

Disappointed with most modern dinosaur figures, I was curious about the Jurassic World Hammond Collection, which seemed to be higher quality toys than the usual slop they make now. I bought this stygimoloch at Target to see if they're up to my standards.

Turns out, they are really, really nice. The plastic feels good, there's tons of detail and texture, some rubber accents, and best of all beautiful transparent glossy eyes that really bring life to the figure.

I'm officially hooked and will be buying more 100%. Maybe this will reignite my interest in dinosaurs in general. The love of dinosaurs never really leaves a (wo)man though, does it?

Btw thanks to my lizard for letting me take pictures in his enclosure lol