Listed are things I would not mind being on the receiving end of.
I’ve revamped this page into small groupings. The older stuff is there mostly for my own edification. Please only refer to the newer stuff.
[Update – 2014.12.03] Updated for Holidays 2014
Book – Art of Transformers Packaging
Book – Art of He-Man
Book – Original Sin Hardcover
Game – Pokemon Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby Dual Pack
Game – Super Smash Bros for 3DS
Game – $50 Microsoft Points (XBox)
Furniture – Wide Bookcase
Furniture – Narrow Bookcase
[Update – 2011.08.05] Updated for the birthday
[Update – 2010.09.19: I got a Kindle, so Amazon Gift Certificates are always welcome and very appreciated!]
Amazon Gift Certificate
Also Home Depot Gift Certificates are also welcome.
Camera stuff Updated 2011.08.05
Camera Battery
Battery Charger Unit
Trade Paperbacks (Comic Collections) Updated 2011.08.05
Transformers: Drift
Transformers Ongoing Volume 3
Transformers: Ironhide
Games Updated 2011.08.05
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
1600 MS Point Cards
4000 MS Point Cards
DVDs Updated 2011.08.05
The complete M.A.S.K. collection
Challenge of the Go-Bots original mini-series
Transformers Energon Ultimate Collection
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors Vol. 1
Old Stuff
Games
Ultimate Alliance
Ghostbusters
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Street Fighter 4
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2
Trades
Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers
Transformers Animated: The Arrival
The Allspark Almanac
Transformers: MAXIMUM DINOBOTS
Transformers All Hail Megatron Vol 1
Transformers All Hail Megatron Vol 2
Transformers RevelationTransformers WarWithin Omnibus
Complete Transformers Ark
Annihilation Conquest 1
Annihilation Conquest 2
DVDs
GI Joe: A Real American Hero (80’s animated movie)
Batman Beyond Season 3
Fox Kids X-Men Cartoon (90’s) Volume 1
Fox Kids X-Men Cartoon (90’s) Volume 2
Fox Kids X-Men Cartoon (90’s) Volume 3
Fox Kids X-Men Cartoon (90’s) Volume 4
He-Man (2002) Volume 2
He-Man (2002) Volume 3
Justice League Season 1Thanks Peggy & Joaquin
Justice League Season 2Thanks Peggy & Joaquin
Justice League Unlimited Season 1Thanks Peggy & Joaquin
Justice League Unlimited Season 2
Silverhawks Volume 1
Misc
iGear Command Control Center (Transformers Ark Playset)
Transformers Set of 3 Seeker Busts
Plastic Display Risers (The more the merrier)
The Immortal Iron Fist Volume 2
Added 2008.12.06
This was an amazing story arc. I recently picked up the first volume at a show.
Transformers Animated Season 1 Bought this for myself.
Added 2008.12.06
Love this show.
Transformers Animated Season 2
Added 2008.12.06
Love this show. This comes out January 6th
M.A.S.K. Vol. 1
Added 2008.07.27
Its M.A.S.K.. Nothing more need be said. WANT.
M.A.S.K. Vol. 2
Added 2008.07.27
Its M.A.S.K.. Nothing more need be said. WANT.
Canon CanoScan 4400F Color Image Scanner Thanks Dad!!!
Added 2008.12.06
Scanner. I did some review reading on amazon and Newegg and this seemed like one of the better deals for quality/price.
Bravestarr Season 1 Volume 1 Thanks Mom!!
Added 2008.12.06
This was a fun series as a kid.
Bravestarr Season 1 Volume 2 Thanks Mom!!
Added 2008.12.06
Never realized this was Filmations last cartoon before closing its doors.
Annihilation Volume 1 Picked this up at a convention for cheap.
Added 2008.12.06
Marvel crossover event. Bought the second book on discount at a show. Haven’t gotten the first one yet.
Annihilation Volume 3 Picked this up at a convention for cheap.
Added 2008.12.06
Marvel crossover event. Bought the second book on discount at a show. Haven’t gotten the third one yet.
Transformers Cybertron: Ultimate Collection
Added 2008.07.27
This is the entire series for Transformers Cybertron in one set. Never got to see the full series.
Brendan picked this up for my birthday.
Marvel Legends A.O.A. Sunfire (HasbroToyShop Exclusive)
Added 2008.07.27
Transformers: The Ark – A Complete Compendium Of Transformers Animation Models
Added to this list 2007.11.10
Saw this in a Newbury Comics and thought it was pretty cool.
Transformers Exclusive Set of 3 Seeker Busts.
Added to this list 2007.11.10
I love these busts, but they aren’t something I could ever bring myself to buy for myself.
Masters of the Universe Mini-Statues Wave 5
Added to this list 2007.11.10
This is a pretty awesome set of stactions from the Four Horsemen.
I’ve managed to find most of these on their own now. Thanks to Thanh in particular for one as a bday gift.
The Transformers: Season 3 Part 1
Added to this list 2005.12.07
The DVDs have been discontinued and my collection is not so complete as I thought.
I am no longer pursuing this set. The Rhino set is a lower quality set than others available.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Volume 1
Added to this list 2006.10.28 (These have come way down in price!)
Thanks mom and dad! BDay gift
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 2 Volume 2
Added to this list 2006.10.28 (These have come way down in price!)
Thanks mom and dad! BDay gift
Blade Runner: Ultimate DVD Edition (2007)
Added to list 2007.11.18
This is the Ultimate 5-disc ridiculous edition with all 3 or 4 different versions of the movie with lots and lots of extras.
40 Years of the X-Men: Collector’s Edition DVD
Added to this list 2006.06.07
40 years of X-Men comics on dvd for 40 bucks. How can you go wrong?!
Thanks mom and dad! BDay gift
Battlestar Galactica Season 2.5
Added to this list 2006.10.28
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Season 1 Volume 1I found this used for 25 bucks. I swear I won’t buy any thing else off this list before the holidays!
Added to this list 2006.10.28
New Adventures of He-Man Volume 1 (Releases on 2006.12.26)Totally bought this for myself.
Added to this list 2006.10.28
New Adventures of He-Man Volume 2 (Releases on 2007.03.27)Bought this the day it came out.
Added to this list 2006.10.28
Batman Beyond Season 1
Added to this list 2006.10.28
Thanks to Peggy and Joaquin! BDay Gift
Batman Beyond Season 2
Added to this list 2006.10.28
Thanks to Peggy and Joaquin! BDay Gift
Tetris DS for the Nintendo DS Thanks Brenna! You rock!
Added to this list 2006.10.28
Moleskine Plain Pocket NotebookI have several of these now. My life revolves around using them.
Added to this list 2005.11.03
I need to start keeping track of my thoughts.
Word Freak: Heartbreak Triumph Genius Obsession World Competitive Scrabble Players
By Stefan Fatsis
Added to this list 2005.08.08
The author shares his experiences of trying to break into the upper ranks of the world competitive scrabble players along with a little history and drama surrounding the game. Sounds quite a bit like a competitive version of an online fandom.
Dancing Barefoot
by Wil Wheaton
A series of short stories.
Never threaten to eat your co-workers: The Best of Blogs
by Bonnie Burton and Alan Graham (editors)
self-explanatory.
Stoned, Naked, and Looking in My Neighbor’s Window : The Best Confessions from GroupHug.us
by Gabriel Jeffrey
Seriously one of the best sites on the net. Check it out at GroupHug.US
Quicksilver Volume 1 of the Baroque cycle
by Neal Stephenson
After reading Snow Crash, someone from work suggested this to me.
Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994
Added to this list 2007.11.10
See below on the Transformers Identification and Price Guide.
Peggy has already claimed dibs on this. Thanks Peg!
Transformers: Identification and Price Guide
Added to this list 2007.11.10
When I bought some merchandise at a vintage toy store, they pulled this out to identify what I was buying and to verify it was complete with all accessories. I was surprised by the detail of information for each figure.
Peggy has already claimed dibs on this. Thanks Peg!
Serenity Got this a while back.
Added to this list 2005.11.08
The movie based on the Firefly series. My interest in Firefly was initially triggered after watching this movie.
Battlestar Gallactica Season 2.0My sister has hinted I should take this off my list. 🙂
Added to this list 2005.12.09
Great series!
Transformers Beast Wars: Season 3
Added to this list 2005.12.07
The DVDs have been discontinued and my collection is not so complete as I thought. This series has some great story telling.
The Transformers: Season 3 Part 2 and Season 4
Added to this list 2005.12.07
The DVDs have been discontinued and my collection is not so complete as I thought.
Battlestar Galactica Season 1 DVD setMy sister has hinted I should take this off my list. 🙂
Added to this list 2005.11.08
Everyone I know who has seen has had great things to say.
Firefly – The Complete SeriesThe parents came through and hooked me up with this one for the holiday season.
Added to this list 2005.11.08
By far, one of the best television series I have ever seen. Its not just sci-fi, its a story about people. Sadly Another victim of Fox’s cancelation trigger finger.
Extreme Programming Pocket Guide.
Published by O’Reilly
Added to this list 2005.08.03
Quick Reference on the Extreme Programming approach developed in the past couple of years.
He Died with a Felafel in his hands. Peggy has claimed dibs on this. Thanks Peg! ^_^
by John Birmingham.
Collection of stories of living with other people.
Just a Geek
by Wil Wheaton
Auto-biographical telling of what Wheaton went through post-Star Trek to get where he is now. Thank you Elysa!
I Blog. Therefore, I am.
by Book of Blogs Inc.
Collection of Blog entries of a personal and insightful nature.
The Duke came through for the holidays on this one.
The Know-It-All : One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the WorldThank you parents!
by A. J. Jacobs
The story of a guy who read an entire edition of encyclopedias and amusing anecdotes of how he tried to use this knowledge including game shows, cocktail parties and attending a chess house.
Condensed Knowledge: A Deliciously Irreverent Guide to Feeling Smart AgainThank you parents!
Will Pearson, et all (Editor)
Eastern Standard Tribe I picked this up using a gift certificate to B&N from the holidays. Thanks parents!
by Cory Doctorow
If you’ve ever been privy to online fandoms, this seems to be amusing.
Cryptonomicon Thanks Dan!
by Neal Stephenson
See above.
Do Androids dream of electric sheep
by Philip K. Dick
the basis of Blade Runner and probably one of the catalysts of the cyberpunk genre of scifi.
The Duke came through for the holidays on this one.
Books for Dawn
- Megatron: Origin
InfiltrationStormbringer- Spotlight Volume 1
- Escalation
- Spotlight Volume 2
- Devastation
- Spotlight Volume 3
- All Hail Megatron Volume 1 (March 2009)
- Transformers Animated: Transform and Roll Out Special (episodes 1-3)
- Transformers Animated: Season 1 (excludes episodes 1-3)
- Transformers Animated: Season 2
Books for Elysa