Some serious heavy hitters

This is one of my favorite pieces ever…Peter Fonda (Easy Rider/Ghost Rider/3:10 To Yuma/The Wild Angels), Warren Oates (Two Lane Blacktop/The Wild Bunch), Loretta Swit (MASH) and Lara Parker (Dark Shadows) all on a cast photo from Race With The Devil.

This is a close second for my favorite pickup of 2023. Patty Duke (Valley of The Dolls/Patty Duke Show/Miracle Worker) and Barbara Perkins. This will obviously never be completed as it needs Sharon Tate, which is obviously impossible. but this piece is one of my favorites.

Fay Wray was Hollywood Royality for her role in the 1933 classic King Kong

 

Ed Harris is an icon known for so many great films like The Rock, Westworld, Apollo 13, The Abyss, The Truman Show, Enemy at the Gates and so many more.

Allison Doody is best known for portraying Elsa Schneider in Indiana Jones and Jenny Flex in a View to Kill

Grant Gustin brought to life The Flash in his own titular series better than anyone to don the mask. The WB DC TV Universe was amazing, and some great TV.

William Daniels is best known for his role on KnightRider and Boy Meets World.

Rick Baker is one of the SFX gurus and legends of the film industry.  I was stunned I didn’t have Baker in my collection, so when I got the chance, I added him.

Ahmed Best got an amazing shot at redemption playing Kelleran Beq in the Mandalorian. I already had him on a Jar-Jar piece, but I had to get him again on a Beq photo.

Don Shanks is best known for portraying Michael Myers on Halloween 5.

Some new signed books and sports autos!

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a name I never thought I’d add to my collection, but luckily he did a signed book, and I was fortunate enough to secure one for my collection. I am super stoked to have it in my collection, even if the sharpie used wasn’t the best

Patrick Stewart was part of the Barnes and Noble Black Friday signed book drop, and adding another Stewart to my collection was an easy choice. The man is an absolute icon

Bob Odenkirk and Erin Odinkirk produced a childrends poetry book named Zilot and I loved Bob on Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul, also part of the Barnes and Noble Black Friday drop.

Jimmy Howard was a criminally underrated fan-favorite goalie for the Red Wings and I always enjoyed watching him play. I picked this up for next to nothing, and I’m thrilled to have it in my collection

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are a team for the Miami Marlins. I was able to catch them live and was able to almost snag the entire teams signatures. A total of 19.. This one is signed by Prospects JJ Bleday, Max Meyer, Lazaro Alonso, Peyton Burdick, Jake Eder, Nick Fortes, Devin Hairston, Lorenzo Hampton, Colton Hock, Jeff Lindgren, Nick Lovullo, Riley Mahan, Tristan Pompey, Demetrius Sims, Tyler Stevens, Will Stewart, Zach Wolf, Tim Norton & Scott Seabol

Keith Ballard was the definition of an impulse buy for me. Allegedly it’s a one of one, but I don’t know about hockey enough to be sure…It was a dollar bin find at a Cardshop.

Matt Brash and Tylor Megill were hits from busting some Stadium Club Chrome. The Brash is numbered out of 25 copies!

Some amazing music pickups

Alice Cooper is a name i’ve picked up before, but he’s one of my Dad’s favorites, so I had to do it again.

Atmosphere is one of my all time favorites, so to get Slug & Ant on stuff is always a happy time. One Vinyl, and a signed COA for a super limited vinyl release makes me always happy.

Sage Francis holds a special place in my heart, and honestly so does this album. Getting a signed copy from it’s re-release was something that made me very happy, as it’s an album that carries a lot of sentimental weight for me.

Poets of the Fall is another band that’s held a special place in my heart as long as they possibly could. Seeing them at Progpower was awesome, and I snagged them on as much merch as I could obtain then, but when I saw they had some of their best work repressed and signed, I had to snatch it up.  These three are signed by only Markus Kaarlonen, Marko Saaresto &  Olli Tukiainen

Bishop Briggs is another artist I just love to see succeed, and although I have her on a lithograph from when her first album came out years ago, I had to double dip to get the album as it was an album I really enjoyed coming back to, years later.

Nickel Creek is a mega talented band and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them live. I am pleased to get the entire band on Celebrants. It’s signed by Chris Thile, Sara Watkins & Sean Watkins.

Everclear was one of the staples of the 90s and a hell of a band that I always thought would be bigger than they are. I got to catch them live at a great show. This one is signed by the current lineup of Art Alexakis, Dave French, Freddy Herrera  & Brian Nolan

GWAR is one of the legendary shock bands, and has a place in metal history. This beautiful album is signed by Mike Derks (Balsac the Jaws of Death), Matt Maguire (Sawborg Destructo), Casey Orr (Beefcake the Mighty), Brad Roberts (Jizmak Da Gusha), Brent Purgason (Pustulus Maximus) – and Bob Gorman (Bonesnapper)

Jefferson Starship was a huge band of the 70’s and a band i’ve always felt that was super underrated. This one is signed by David Freiberg, Donny Baldwin, Chris Smith, Cathy Richardson & Jude Gold

Dogstar is probably best known for being the band in which Keanu Reeves plays in, but it also  has Robert Mailhouse & Bret Domrose

Off! is a Punk Supergroup fronted by Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Dimitri Coats, Autry Fulbright & Justin Brown

Last but not least, it’s not a vinyl, but it’s the legendary…

Sisqo made Thong Song an anthem for the ages, and he’s a fantastic artist.

An assorted selection of sports cards hits.

Sometimes you just get an itch to bust some wax, and sometimes the results are amazing, and the other times you’re just disappointed.

Drew Rosenhaus  Ethan Holiday  Slade Caldwell

JT Brubaker   Ryan Kreidler      Sam Hauser

Niko Kavadas            Jonathan Cannon        Jake Madden

Elijah Dotson      Amechi Uzodinma       Junior Fehoko

Another wave of updates

Edmund Gwenn is known for his iconic role as the Santa in the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street. He also went on to be a in a few Hitchcock films, like The Trouble with Harry.

Norma Shearer was a dominant force in Hollywood in the 30s getting nominated for 5 oscars, winning one. Her role in Romeo and Juliet is iconic, as is her role in Marie Antoinette.

Dwight Yoakam is a legendary Country singer that my wife and I enjoy seeing live whenever we get a chance. Dwight puts on a hell of a show, and is pickup I am thrilled to make.

Gemma Arterton is one of those actresses that I thought was destined for greatness, but never really got there. In a 5 year span she was in Quantum of Solace, Clash of the Titans, Prince of Persia and Hansel and Gretal Witch Hunters. She was recently spotted in The King’s Man.

Bob Gunton has been in a slew of movies, but his role in Shawshank redemption is timeless.

A Third wave of updates!

Jason Lee is a former professional skateboarder, best known for “My Name is Earl”

Shameik Moore has skyrocketed to fame for portraying Miles Morales in the Into the Spiderverse movies.

Rainn Wilson is best known for his work in the Office as Dwight, although Super was an awesome flick.

Lisa Kudrow is best known for Friends

Steven Michael Quezada was best known for portraying officer Gomez in Breaking Bad.

Majel Barrett was the spouse of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and brought to life Nurse Christine Chapel on the original Star Trek series.

Kevin Michael Richardson is a voice actor known for his role as Captain Gantu (Lilo and Stitch), Cleveland Brown Jr, The Joker, and even Jabba the Hutt.

Perry Como was an American singer who won multiple grammys and emmys over an amazing 50 year career.

Rosario Dawson is a name i’ve picked up before, but with her dominance as Ashoka, I had to add another one.

Daisuke Tsuji is a voice actor who brought to life the iconic and amazing main character in Ghost of Tsushima

Rob Schneider has done some pretty awful movies like Deuce Bigalow, The Hot Chick, Animal Man and Grown ups, but you never forget his work

Lu Elrod was in a ton of films, but her role in the Big Lebowski was fairly iconic

More Updates, including some awesome additions

Dewayne “The Rock” Johnson is a film and wrestling icon. The Rock was a huge part of my childhood growing up in the attitude era. I never thought i’d add The Rock to my collection, and i’m thrilled to add a rushed Rock to my collection.

Kirk Douglas was an acting icon,l who did so many films, I’ve passed up so many pieces over the years, that I was lucky to finally be able to add a contract to my collection.

Emma Roberts is a fantastic actress who absolutely kills it on American Horror Story and absolutely steals the show in every horror/thriller film she’s in.

Matthew Broderick is your quintessential 80’s icon for his role in Ferris Bueller  & War Games who brought to life a ton of comedies and the oft forgotten 90’s Godzilla movie.

Ezra Miller portrayed the Flash recently in the much mired DCEU.

Harry Casey is best known for being the lead singer in the iconic band, “KC and the Sunshine Band”

Nathaniel P. Banks was an American politician from Massachusetts and a Union general during the Civil War.

Melina Kanakaredes brought to life Stella on CSI NY. She’s one of the few names I needed for my old CSI NY project.

A Series of short, but long overdue updates

Andrew-Lee Potts &  Hannah Spearritt Are best known for the show Primeval

Jemima Rooper and T’Shan Williams are best known for “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin”

Raj Singh is best known for his role in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

John Leeson is best known for voicing the lovable K-9 in Dr. Who

Jim Beaver is best known for his iconic role as Bobby in Supernatural. I’ve picked up Jim before, but not on a supernatural photo.

Edwin Newman is an iconic American newscaster and journalist.

Connor Trinneer is best known for his role in Star Trek: Enterprise, but I loved his work in Stargate: Atlantis

David Arquette has been in a ton of movies, but the Scream series is certainly among his most iconic work.

Casper Crump is best known for playing Vandal Savage in Legends of Tomorrow.

Lauren Marie-Taylor is best known for her work in Friday The 13th part two, which is one of my favorite horror slashers.

Hugh Laurie has been a longtime want. House was amazing and one of my guilty TV pleasures. He’s been a name that’s eluded me for a long time, and i am beyond thrilled to finally add him to my collection

Mary Kate and Ashley Olson were icons of my childhood, and certainly names that belong in my collection as a result. When I had a chance to pick up a signed version of the book Influence, complete with the borders arm band, receipt and everything from the signing, I jumped at the chance because this is the kind of item I want in my collection.

Ira Levin is known for several iconic books like Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, and A Kiss Before dying.

Jason Bateman (Ozark, Arrested Development )and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, The Boys) are two modern TV Giants

Carole Ashby and Madeline Smith are best known for being “Bond Girls”

Alicia Coppola and William Fichtner are best known for Jericho and being the penultimate 90’s “It’s That Guy”

Sarah Polley is best known for Dawn of the Dead

Red Skelton was an early TV and Radio Legend

Kathy Coleman and Wesley Eure brought to life the iconic 70’s show Land of the Lost.

And Finally Caught up!

With this post I am finally caught up, Hopefully I can do better.

The biggest names in this update probably are Brendan Fraser, Raul Julia and Kate Winslet

Some “Super” Pickups with Elizabeth Olsen & Robbie Arnett  and Katherine Newton

Some TV Stars of my College Days in Anna Paquin (True Blood) and Anson Mount (Hell on Wheels)

Some starlets of  Streaming TV Shows such as Anya  Chalotra (The Witcher) and Kate Siegel (Bly Manor/Hill House)

Some excellent actors in Oscar Isaac and

Some great actors in Chris Cooper, James Woods and Al White

Some great remarks by Barry Kitson

Some signed Comics by Barry Kitson too

A Cel from Captain N