I've been somewhat of a freak for it. It's so...collectible! I own a Jack 'Sandy Claws' figure, a bobblehead Lock, t-shirts, the original soundtrack (the last copy which I hid in the store behind some crap c.d. for weeks before I had money to go back to buy it), the special edition dvd, a bag, a Zero choker (okay, so this actually belongs to HOchie 1 - it's one of my favourite finds off Ebay) and a 24-inch Jack Skellington talking figure. That figure was given to me on my birthday this year (by the great Beetchie) because the obsession is still so great. I also watch at least part of this movie every year. And if that doesn't convince you, let's just say if I had 1850 dollars to burn, I'd be rockin' that Jack Skellington ring set Link
I have to point out though that no matter how great my obsession, there are thousands of people out there who are ten times more obsessed than I and/or share my feelings about this movie including the Japanese.
So of course, October 20th has been grated into my brain ever since I found out the release of the 3D version of this movie. As it was grated into the brains of the fans that packed the theatres at Union Square and some who came in costume to receive their limited edition t-shirt. Unfortunately, circumstances not under our control saw Beetchie and I without one of those t-shirts but no worries, Beetchie's got plans to steal Jess', who by the way went to the show dressed as an awfully, fantastic Sally.
As expected, the already amazing movie was made into an incredible experience.
Anyone who has been a fan should definitely go see it if afforded the opportunity (I'm really sorry, Gen) and those who for whatever reason never saw it (Giant Kitty, you crazy!) this is your chance to see it on the big screen and join the league of crazed fans. Hey, even the 3D glasses were impressive but we all agree could have been more so had they been decorated with a pumpkin at least.
After the movie we went to Max Brenner for X had never been and I only mention it because it was hilarious that the chant of 'hot chocolate' from her seemed already sugar induced even though at that time, we didn't actually inhale copious amounts of chocolate yet.
A night out involving Beetchie and myself never goes by without incident as already known and well, let's just say you should always have a metrocard handy unless you've no problem waiting for your friends' unlimited pass to clear the 'just used' stage and don't mind looking at them like this for more than 15 minutes:
Currently listening to: "Jack's Obsession" by Danny Elfman, from the The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack & "Spooks of Halloween Town" by Yoko Shimomura, from the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack.
I never realised that my Pumpkin King was so much of a Drama Queen.
