Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Wish List 2023- Quantum Vol 3 Edition

For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2023. I will update this post through the remainder of 2023... unless I forget... or get busy.

NOTE: Links to Amazon or other stores are just to provide examples.

gift cards

  • Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, AMC movie theater chain, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's or Logan's, but please not Starbucks)

food/beverages

  • macadamia nuts
  • Reese's Pieces
  • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
  • malted milk balls having interesting flavors.. Nuts.com has some fun flavors like coffee and cream, peppermint, pumpkin spice, and assorted
  • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels, especially Christmas/holiday flavors
  • Irn-Bru
  • craft root beer
  • apple pancake mix from The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN
  • german chocolate ground coffee (Amazon) 
  • bananas foster ground coffee (Amazon) 
  • peanut butter ground coffee (Amazon) 

books

  • Look Out For The Little Guy! hardcover book by "Scott Lang" (Amazon) 
  • MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios hardcover book by Joanna Robinson (Amazon) 
  • Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline hardcover book (Amazon)  
  • Resistance Reborn (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hardcover book (Amazon) 
  • Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith hardcover book (Amazon) 
  • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon) 
  • The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 

    board games

    • TRIVIAL PURSUIT: Marvel Cinematic Universe Ultimate Edition (Amazon) 
    • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
    • Clue Dungeons & Dragons (Amazon) 
    • Monopoly Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Game (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of the Rings: Card Game Revised Core Set (Amazon) 
    • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Board Game (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of The Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom (Amazon) 

    music/audio

    • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power – Original Series Soundtrack Season One audio CD (Amazon) 
    • The Hobbit unabridged audio book on CD, read by Andy Serkis (Amazon) 

    video games

    • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... a game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
    • Nintendo Switch
      • Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (Amazon) 
      • 60 in 1 Game Collection (Amazon) 
      • Instant Sports Winter Games (Amazon) 
    • Nintendo Wii
      • Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Amazon) 
      • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Amazon) 
      • Avatar The Game (Amazon) 
    • Nintendo Wii U
      • PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (Amazon) 
      • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Amazon) 
    • PS2
      • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (Amazon) 
      • Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Amazon) 
      • The Hobbit (Amazon) 

    movies & TV

    • UHD 4K
      • Robin Hood UHD 4K 2010 (with Russell Crowe) (Amazon) 
      • Black Hawk Down (Amazon) 
      • Gladiator (Amazon) 
      • The Bourne Complete Collection (2022) (Amazon) 
      • James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection (2022) (Amazon)
    • DVD/Blu-ray
      • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
      • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
      • Johnny English 3-Movie Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
      • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
      • Police Squad! The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
      • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 


    Tuesday, November 29, 2022

    Wish List 2022 - Rings of Power Edition

    For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2022. I will update this post through the remainder of 2022... unless I forget.

    NOTE: Links to Amazon or other stores are just to provide examples.

    Stuff I Always Enjoy Receiving

    These are not in any particular order.
    • gift cards: Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's or Logan's, but please not Starbucks)
    • macadamia nuts
    • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
    • Reese's Pieces
    • malted milk balls having interesting flavors.. Nuts.com has some fun flavors like coffee and cream, peppermint, pumpkin spice, and assorted
    • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels
    • Irn-Bru
    • craft root beer
    • apple pie ice cream
    • apple pie coffee from The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN
    • apple pancake mix from The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN

    Stuff I Would Like

    movies & TV

    • 4K Ultra HD
      • The Bourne Ultimate Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
      • Robin Hood UHD 4K 2010 (Amazon)
      • any of the Indiana Jones movies in UHD 4K SteelBook editions (1st 2nd 3rd 4th), or those are no longer available then 4-movie collection (Amazon) 
      • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore UHD 4K (Amazon)
      • Jurassic World Ultimate Collection (6 movies) UHD 4K (Amazon)
      • James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection UHD 4K (Amazon) 
      • Top Gun: Maverick (Amazon) 
      • Elf (Amazon) 
    • DVD/Blu-ray
      • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
      • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
      • Johnny English 3-Movie Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
      • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
      • Police Squad! The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
      • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 

    music

    • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power – Original Series Soundtrack Season One audio CD (Amazon) 

    video games

    • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
    • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Star Wars: Squadrons for Xbox One (Amazon)
    • Star Wars Battlefront II for Xbox One (Amazon)

    books

    • DILBERT BOOKS
      • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
      • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 
      • Cubicles That Make You Envy the Dead [2018] (Amazon)
      • Eagerly Awaiting Your Irrational Response [2020] (Amazon)
      • The Office Is a Beautiful Place When Everyone Else Works from Home (Volume 49) [2021] (Amazon)
      • Not Remotely Working (Volume 50) [2022] (Amazon)
    • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon) 
    • The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 

      board games

      • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
      • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
      • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
      • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
      • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
      • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

      Monday, December 07, 2020

      Wish List 2020 - Baby Yoda/Grogu Edition

      For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2020. I will update this post through the remainder of 2020... unless I forget.

      Stuff I Always Enjoy Receiving

      These are not in any particular order.
      • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
      • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's or Logan's, but please not Starbucks)
      • macadamia nuts
      • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
      • Reese's Pieces
      • malted milk balls having interesting flavors.. Nuts.com has some fun flavors like coffee and cream, peppermint, pumpkin spice, and assorted
      • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels
      • Irn-Bru
      • craft root beer

      Stuff I Would Like

      movies & TV

      • 4K Ultra HD
        • The Bourne Ultimate Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
        • Jack Ryan 5-Film Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
        • The Matrix Trilogy (4K Ultra HD) (Amazon)
      • DVD/Blu-ray
        • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
        • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
        • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
        • Police Squad! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
        • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 

      video games

      • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
      • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
      • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 

      books

      • DILBERT BOOKS
        • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
        • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 
        • Cubicles That Make You Envy the Dead [2018] (Amazon)
        • Dilbert Turns 30 [2019] (Amazon)
        • Eagerly Awaiting Your Irrational Response [2020] (Amazon)
      • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon)
      • Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Amazon)
      • The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) (Amazon)
      • The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) (Amazon)

        board games

        • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
        • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
        • Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
        • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
        • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
        • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
        • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

        Monday, November 12, 2018

        Wish List 2018 - The Infinity Finger Snap Edition

        For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2018. I will update this post through the remainder of 2018... unless I forget.

        Thing I Want

        This is the first year for a "Thing I Want" section. But here goes...

        Ground Loop Noise Isolator for car and home audio systems having 3.5 connections. Amazon sells one for $6.99. (link) I am hoping it would eliminate hum in my vehicle's speakers when I'm playing my phone's audio through the vehicle and simultaneously charging the phone.

        Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

        These are not in any particular order.
        • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
        • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's, Logan's, Culver's, but please no Starbucks)
        • macadamia nuts
        • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
        • Reese's Pieces
        • malted milk balls having interesting flavors.. Nuts.com has some fun flavors like coffee and cream, peppermint, pumpkin spice, and assorted
        • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels
        • Irn-Bru
        • craft root beer

        Things I Would Like

        movies & TV

        • 4K Ultra HD
          • The Bourne Ultimate Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
          • Jack Ryan 5-Film Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
          • The Matrix Trilogy (4K Ultra HD) (Amazon)
        • DVD/Blu-ray
          • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
          • Psych: The Complete Series - only available on DVD (Amazon) 
          • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
          • Fringe - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
          • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
          • Police Squad! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
          • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 

        video games

        • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
        • Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition (Best Buy) 
        • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
        • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2 (Amazon) 
        • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
        • Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Xbox 360 (Amazon)

        books

        • Then Tweets My Soul: The Best of the Church Curmudgeon by David Regier (Amazon)
        • DILBERT BOOKS
          • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
          • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 
        • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon)
        • Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Amazon)
        • The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) (Amazon)

        board games

        • Imploding Kittens (Amazon)
        • Streaking Kittens (Amazon)
        • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
        • Risk Europe (Amazon)
        • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
        • Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
        • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
        • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
        • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
        • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

        Saturday, November 25, 2017

        Wish List 2017 - The Quinquagenary Edition

        The what?! Learn more about quinquagenary at World Wide Words.

        For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2017. I will update this post through the remainder of 2017... unless I forget.

        Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

        These are not in any particular order.
        • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
        • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's, Logan's, Culver's, but please no Starbucks)
        • mixed deluxe nuts (NO peanuts)
        • macadamia nuts
        • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
        • Reese's Pieces
        • malted milk balls... some interesting flavors are available at Nuts.com hint, hint ;)
        • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels

        Things I Would Like

        movies & TV

        • Harry Potter 8-film collection - 4K UHD (Amazon)
        • The Mummy Ultimate Trilogy - 4K UHD (Amazon) 
        • Tim Hawkins Just About Enough (DVD) (Tim Hawkins online store)
        • Brian Regan Standing Up (MusicToday Brian Regan Store)... though any Brian Regan DVD would be okay... CDs, too
        • Psych: The Complete Series - only available on DVD (Amazon) 
        • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
        • The Incredible Hulk - Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack (Amazon)
        • Fringe - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
        • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
        • Police Squad! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
        • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
        • Adventures of Brisco County, Jr The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon)
        • Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
        • Star Trek The Animated Series - DVD (Amazon) 
        • Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
        • Star Trek: Voyager - The Complete Series  - DVD (Amazon) 
        • Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 

        video games

        • Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition (Best Buy) 
        • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
        • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2 (Amazon) 
        • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
        • Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Xbox 360 (Amazon)

        music/audio on CD

        • Galavant: The Complete Collection (Amazon) 
        • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story motion picture soundtrack (Amazon)
        • Star Wars: The Last Jedi motion picture soundtrack (Amazon) 
        • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II - I STRONGLY prefer the Target Exclusive version as it includes extra tracks (Target) 
        • Chip Davis Presents: Renaissance Holiday (Amazon) 
        • A Midwinter Night's Dream by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
        • A Mediterranean Odyssey by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
        • Nights from the Alhambra (2 CD + DVD) by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon ) 
        • Christmas Songs by Anuna (Amazon) 
        • Christmas Memories by Anuna (Amazon) 
        • We Three Strings by Bryan Lubeck (Amazon)

        books

        • Then Tweets My Soul: The Best of the Church Curmudgeon by David Regier (Amazon)
        • DILBERT BOOKS
          • Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain! by Scott Adams - hardcover (Amazon) 
          • Dilbert - A Treasury Of Sunday Strips: Version 00 [2000] (Amazon) 
          • What Would Wally Do? [2006] (Amazon) 
          • Try Rebooting Yourself [2011] (Amazon) 
          • Cubes and Punishment [2011] (Amazon) 
          • This Is the Part Where You Pretend to Add Value [2011] (Amazon) 
          • Your Accomplishments Are Suspiciously Hard to Verify [2011] (Amazon) 
          • How's That Underling Thing Working Out for You? [2011] (Amazon) 
          • Teamwork Means You Can't Pick the Side that's Right [2012] (Amazon) 
          • I Can't Remember If We're Cheap or Smart [2012] (Amazon) 
          • Your New Job Title is "Accomplice" [2013] (Amazon) 
          • Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies: Dogbert's Big Book of Business [2014] (Amazon) 
          • Go Add Value Someplace Else [2014] (Amazon)
          • Optimism Sounds Exhausting [2015] (Amazon)
          • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
          • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 

        board games

        • Exploding Kittens (Amazon)
        • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
        • Risk Europe (Amazon)
        • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
        • Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
        • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
        • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
        • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
        • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

        misc

        • Irn Bru, an orange-flavored soft drink from Scotland, 12-pack (Amazon)

        big ticket items

        • UHD 4K TV with HDR & 3D between 39" and 55"-ish.. does not matter whether it is a "smart" TV... at least 120Hz refresh rate, not curved, ethernet (LAN) port (if smart)
        • PS4 game console
        • GMC Yukon or Chevy Tahoe 4x4 sunroof < 100,000 miles