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Still need to catch up on last week and this week's Raw.

So at SDCC, I passed by the Spike TV booth and was told that Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian (a.k.a. Bad Influence) were doing a signing. I looked over and saw only about 10 people in line at the time (I didn't know when the signing started). Overall, they seemed a little indifferent being there. Daniels seemed like he was trying to enjoy himself a little. He was kind of snarky in a playful kind of way, I thought. But Kaz seemed whatever/I'm too cool for this. Kind of in-character for both. Not passing judgement as they could be tired (I think Impact tapings were the night before in Kentucky) and/or down that most people don't give a crap about them and are just getting autographs for no reason.

I tried to show that I knew something by engaging with them. Daniels was fun and quick witted when I mentioned to him that I saw him at my first indy show in APW in 2000/2001 and he responded that was when he was 45. Kaz was like, "APW... wow." I felt I got a little respect back from Kaz after I thanked them as he seemed mainly indifferent throughout the time I was in line. Overall, I had fun with what little moments I had from them and would have talked with them more but random people kept getting in line and I had to go somewhere else.

I'm done with my pics. Mods, you can edit as needed. And the background Aliens were an accident...

-Invincible

-Thief of Thieves

-More Tomb Raider

I took pics of Aliens. But said no photos allowed. So I will hold off on those for now. But I'm posting pics in the picture thread. I resized them so I can upload quickly and go to sleep. Sorry if it isn't great, but just to hold you over until better ones are available.

-More Marvel

-Some freebies

-Walking Dead

-Battle Beasts

-Tomb Raider

Underneath that robot Hulk (I forget the name) is the Gremlin (?), who is piloting it? My Marvel knowledge isn't that deep. Zach called me out on it...

And it's Rescue next to robot Hulk! Ultimate Electro and Superior Spidey 2.0.

My Marvel pics.

Happy Birthday Shane! Hope you smash whatever walls get in your way!

DST ad in events guide.

Storm, you are a gentleman and a scholar *(self) hi five*

I read that in a Damien Sandow voice, hehe. And I know you love Ryback and Sheamus so I'll be first in line on Saturday for you! (No, not really...)

Man, I haven't had time to watch RAW yet. And probably won't get to see it until after SDCC. But hearing about you guys talk about it, seems I should at least make an effort to watch the Punk segment and the RVD/Jericho match.

What do I think, you ask? Doesn't matter, you are incredibly talented!

Here's the signing schedule for SDCC:

- Thursday 7/18 3pm – 4pm WWE® Autograph Session. Come get your brawl on with WWE® Superstars The Miz and Dolph Ziggler. Stop by at 9:30am to get tickets, first come, first served.
- Friday 7/19 11am – 12pm WWE® Autograph Session. Bring on the action! Rey Mysterio, Mick Foley and Daniel Bryan will be on hand for autographs. Stop by at 9:30am to get tickets, first come, first served.
- Saturday 7/20 11am – 12pm WWE® Autograph Session. Come battle with the best! Sheamus and Ryback will be on hand for autographs. Stop by at 9:30am to get tickets, first come, first served.

I never really tried getting autographs from WWE wrestlers at SDCC, But Ziggler and Bryan are tempting. I wouldn't even know what to say to them...

And K80, I'll try to get those Saturday autographs for you.

That post made me all warm and fuzzy inside hearing about your other passion. Where's the "like" button? And Zach, were you responsible for the "hot wings" name?

Dang. Been going to Comic Con for 9 years running, and the year I take a break, they do something awesome.

No Lobsterman this year makes me very .

Or HHH can win the briefcase so he has the WWE championship in his back pocket during this McMahon power struggle.

I thought they were chanting, swear to God, "Ballpine Hammer". I don't watch NXT, so I thought that maybe hitting people with a hammer was part of the gimmick. Apparently the chant was quickly drowned out by a "that was awesome" chant.

I'd rather see Cody Rhodes win, ahead of Damian Sandow. I think having the latter be jealous of the former could be a really good storyline that could help elevate both men. I've come to like Cody, and I would like to see them do more with him.

I think you are confused with TNA. That's the Aces and Eights gimmick with the ball peen hammer.

I also do agree with both of you on Cody. I could really see him win too and turn face by feuding with Sandow. Either Sandow winning and screwing Cody in the match or Cody winning and Sandow being jealous. I personally like Sandow's gimmick and mic skills more right now but Cody seems to have the edge in the ring. Not that both are bad in either areas.

I had no problems with Bray Wyatt's debut at all. To be the monster, you have to beat the monster. Plus, Kane doesn't have much else going on right now. Especially since I don't see Hell No reforming just to battle them. Unless maybe Kane swallows his pride and asks Bryan for help in which it validates him as not the weak link. In regards to the "Hus-ky Har-ris" chants, I thought the crowd was saying "That's an En-trance!" Took me a second watching to figure that out. I do hope Kane doesn't get pulled from the All-Stars match, though.

Anyway, my picks are Bryan and Sandow. If not Bryan, I'd like Orton. And I can see a Ziggler/Sandow in a "showing off is not smart" feud for the WHC. I do find the concept of the 2 MitB matches intriguing this year. It'll be very interesting to see how the crowd reacts to the All-Heels match.

I figured Vickie would go back to managing but I am not sure how I feel about her with Cryback yet.

Best of luck and take care, Rob. Hopefully you'll take a peek out of where you are going and join in on the SDCC fun next week.

They can just sell that tray on the right on its own. Kudos for the person who Tetris'ed all that stuff in! Man, could this be one of the heavier 4-packs?

I wonder if it will come in different colors as well. Different color per day. Like last years Vorin.

It was actually just a clear blue Vorin at SDCC last year. Only 200 of that color were given away every day. But there was that more exclusive gold Vorin that was given away at the DST party and the minimates panel. Or you could possibly get one by handing a particular kind of baked snack item to a very specific person at the booth.

Nothing exciting but here's the page it is from. DST will get some good publicity with that exclusive at the top of the list and at $0.00.

http://www.comic-con.org/exclusives/diamond-select-toys

BHM = buttheadsmate

A senior member around here with almost as much wisdom as the many years he has accumulated on Earth. Don't worry, you'll encounter him soon enough. I would consider him the local minimate appraiser as he keeps his eye on ebay prices a lot.

I wonder if DST can nab the rights for Dead Pooh.

http://www.deadpoolbugle.com/2012/01/dead-pooh-parody-comic.html

No need to make fun of new members, Dinobutt. And it was an honest question. It takes us all a while to get a good handle of how a new environment works.

TheCecilTurtle, stick around a little bit and you'll see lots of members helping each other just out of generosity. And don't forget to check out this thread, which is our way of tracking feedback.

http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/index.php?showtopic=3487

Feel free to add feedback to this Shanester guy. He probably needs it! Welcome and hope your Nightcrawler gets fixed!

And I thought it would be BHMpool who would be saying that.