Collectible Vinyl Records

Hercules Unveils DJ CONSOLE Mk4

Hercules has announced the availability of the newest version of their DJ Console line, the DJ Console Mk4, a mixing console with a compact design and analog audio source connectivity.

The Mk4 is an updated version of their earlier, top-selling models worldwide, the DJ Console and DJ Console Mk2, and features a multitude of improvements and additions. Featuring a cutting-edge design, this Hercules Mk4 includes 2 decks and a high-performance audio interface, making it a real, all-in-one DJ station for PC and Mac users.

Built for mobile DJing, the DJ Console Mk4 features a strikingly modern design with a thinner but wider body than the previous model, the DJ Console Mk2. The metallic-colored surface top with a see-through plate and new body provides a comfortable mixing solution to any DJ. It also includes more precise jog wheels, 4 browser buttons instead of a joystick, more space between the cross fader and jog wheels, and backlit buttons for ease of use during low-light conditions. Compact (7.36″ x 10.4″ x 2.5″) and lighter than a laptop computer (2.5lb) with large, non-slip feet for perfect stability while mixing, you can take the Hercules DJ Console Mk4 anywhere.

Not your standard DJ controller, the Hercules DJ Console Mk4 also includes a high-performance audio interface:

• 2 stereo outputs (2 x 2 RCA) let DJs play their mix for the audience (channels 1-2: 2 RCA outputs to connect hi-fi systems and mixers, plus 1 stereo mini jack output (1/8″ / 3.5mm) for multimedia speakers), while also previewing the next track for themselves (channels 3-4: 2 RCA outputs, plus 1 headphone plug)

• 2 stereo inputs (2 x 2 RCA) let DJs connect external audio sources, and include them in their digital mix: vinyl turntables, CD or MP3 players, and so on

• 4 input levels: phono (for vinyl turntables), consumer line level (-10dBv, for MP3 players), pro line level (+4dBu, for studio gear), and boosted pro line level (+8dBu, for the most powerful CD players designed for DJing)

• 1 microphone jack (1/4″ / 6.35mm), with talk-over function

• 1 headphone jack (1/4″ / 6.35mm), for previewing tracks

• Two decks for mixing digital audio files

• Two jog wheels for moving within tracks, adjusting speed of playback, applying scratching effects and more

The new Hercules Mk4 controller will be bundled with VirtualDJ® DJC Edition, an easy to learn yet powerful mixing software that provides users with a wealth of useful functions including audio file analysis for calculating music tracks’ BPM, suggesting a cue point and more.

The console also includes functions for synchronizing tracks, as well as for applying automatic loops and multiple effects for users who want to add their own personal touch to their musical creations or record their mixes as audio files. As a final touch, Hercules is including a graphic skin that can be placed underneath the see-through plate on top of the controller, allowing users to give a unique look to their console.

The Mk4 is available for $199 at Guitar Center , Sam Ash, Amazon, J&R and more.

I Need to know if a copy of Beastie Boys “Licensed to Ill” & Beatles “White Album” are valuable collectibles?

I just got the record. The jacket is almost immaculate & the record is virtually scratch free; in other words, very good condition.

Near the vinyls center label, where the matrix # usually is, is “master copy” instead? Do I have something unique, valuable, and a collectors item?

If so, what websites, aside from ebay, can help me find out its value?

And about the Beatles “White Album,” it has a gold pressing stamp on the album cover, about #350,000-ish. The letters of “White Album” are embossed. Album cover & vinyl are both in very good condition. Also need to know how rare & collectible, and where I can find out their value.

If anyone knows about what their value is, that would be a great help.

Thanks!

The Forgotten Project: Why Bathroom Renovation is So Important

Think back to the last time you remodeled or redecorated your house. Where did you start? What kind of projects did you choose, and how far did you make it? Often the answer is the bedroom or the kitchen. There are plenty of options for these areas of the house, and the market is ripe with furniture in all styles and colors from the perfect bed to the best kitchen counters.

But did you stop to think of the bathroom? The bathroom is often the single most neglected room in a home. All your remodeling time and money is thrown at the rest of the house, and the bathroom is lucky to see a new coat of paint, let alone an entire re-do of its worn out cabinets. In theory, the bathroom might seem small and insignificant. But in reality it’s a very important part of your home. When you have visitors, they’re guaranteed to go to the bathroom at least once. You spend hours a day in the bathroom showering, fixing your hair and make-up, and giving the kids or the pets a bath.

This room is really one of the central features of your house. You can’t live without it, and your guests are guaranteed to catch a glimpse inside, even if they never go near that master bedroom you spend months painting. Take some time to give your bathroom a little tender love and care. Giving it a makeover is a simple process that can cost as much or as little as you’d like. So grab a notebook for recording your favorite ideas and let’s get started.

Theme & Style

Before you run out and buy new wallpaper or accessories, take moment to look at your bathroom. What’s working for you? What isn’t? Is it too dark to see in the mirror when you’re applying make-up? Do you need more storage space for all the knick-knacks that make their home all over the counters? Decide what functions you’d like the bathroom to serve, and what problems need to be fixed.

Then tackle what style or color scheme you want. Bathrooms can be a peaceful plan for relaxation, so a light color is a perfect choice. Bright colors can be added in later for a little zing that will wake you up in the morning. If you want a theme to your bathroom, what theme makes you happy? Do you want a seaside cottage, a romantic retreat or an upbeat bathroom? When you know what you’d like, jot down a few ideas and get ready to go shopping.

Wallpaper & Tile

Start your remodeling project with the walls. Wallpaper and tile are easy to use in the bathroom. Tile holds up especially well against steam and water, which you’re sure to have a lot of. Consider tile for part of the room, mainly the area with the tub or shower. You can continue the tile throughout the rest of the room, or create a border around the walls by adding tile only to the bottom half and using wallpaper for the top.

Whites, light blues and greens are nice bathroom colors. They match well with other furniture, and can create an airy seascape right in your own home. Reds and pinks are delightful for a romantic get-away, and using two or three colors of tile can add interest to your child’s bathroom.

Choose darker colors for tile near the bottom, and choose light colored wallpaper for the top. Light colors help open up a room. If you choose to use only wallpaper, use a light solid color, or a light color with simple patterns to help make a small bathroom appear larger.

If you’re looking for a quick way to brighten up a bathroom, consider hanging pictures on the walls or purchasing vinyl stickers for children to decorative with. They can be taken down and put back up without causing any damage.

Little Feat Paul Barrere Turns 60 Today

It is no little feat that Paul Barrere turns 60 today. No pun intended, if you don’t know who Paul Barrere is, it’s time to find out.

Before I start my verbiage about Paul B. and Little Feat, let me give you some background. Little Feat was, in the 70′s as far as my wife and myself are concerned one of the greatest, tightest and fun bands ever. I know, I saw them perform live many times in Wash. D.C. in the 70′s. I/we spent unusual amounts of time listening to their records(vinyl)for hours every day, down in my basement. I even had the great fortune to obtain a ticket to Lisner Hall at G.W. University for their first live album,Waiting For Columbus. What a rush.Actually we saw them in concert here in Florida a few years ago. They just keep getting better. See them in concert if you get a chance.

At the time they really started to become famous, and perhaps part of why they became so popular was they backed Robert Plant as a band in the album Sneaking Sally Through the Alley. Probably the best Little Feat album ever. Although it was really Robert Palmer’s name on the cover. Paul Barrere was born in 1948 in Burbank,(California) is still a current member of the band Little Feat, having joined the band in 1972. Barrere has also recorded and performed with many notable musicians including Chicken Legs, the Blues Busters (featuring Catfish Hodge), Valerie Carter, Helen Watson, Chico Hamilton, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Palmer, and Carly Simon.His best known contributions to Little Feat include Skin It Back and Feats Don’t Fail Me Now from the album Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, All That You Dream from The Last Record Album, Time Loves a Hero from Time Loves a Hero, and Down on the Farm from Down on the Farm.

Barrere is a swing man guitarist, and can play all styles including blues, rock, slide, jazz, and cajun. Now, as the front man for the band he calls the signals on stage for the band to switch keys or songs. Paul also records and tours as an acoustic duo with fellow Little Feat member Fred Tackett.

Little Feat is an American band formed by songwriter, singer and guitarist Lowell George and keyboard player Bill Payne in 1969 in Los Angeles. The band broke up shortly after George’s death in 1979 , and reformed nine years later. A change of vocalist in 1993, ushered in the third incarnation of Little Feat. The band plays a mixture of blues, R&B, country, New Orleans funk, and rock and roll.

Barrere can not be measured as an artist in an common way. His wizardry with the guitar is part of the attraction. He is a highly imaginative guitar player, master at the slide guitar and can be considered a master of rhythm and a rock and roll king. He has two degrees in bee bop, and a PHD in swing also. Anyway you put it, Paul has been the heart and soul of Little Feat since Lowell George died in’79(RIP), particularly the guitar side. However he has always been an active song writer who’s style was perfect match with Lowell George.

The last concert we attended a few years ago, Paul looked great and his playing was off the charts. I mean he is a better player now. Incidentally, I saw Robin Trower in concert last year, and he had clearly become(if possible)a better more detailed and technical guitar player too. All said, when a band stays together almost 40 years with the same core members, less Lowell George, than you would expect them to be tight.

A quick note of interest, we saw Willie Nelson in concert about 6 months ago. There is another band who has been together over 30 years. They also had that super tight band feeling you only get after being together for a while. Where everyone knows and anticipates what the other members are doing or going to do, those are instincts my friend.

Note: Ever notice in the NFL, teams with offensive lines that have been together for a while and know each other well, work together better? A band is a team also.

Actually, all of my Little feat collection is either vinyl or 10″ reel to reel. Now, you can purchase it on CD or DVD. I checked out Amazon, and they have all the albums they ever made and, Robert Palmer/ Little Feat Sneaking Through The Alley With Sally.

Writing Personality Profiles: A Few Tips

Writing a personality profile? You need to be very aware on what to do in the right way in order to make it more appealing in the eyes of your readers and for any opportunities that will come your way. Writing a personality profile is really interesting especially online personality profiles where the later is the most common profile writing nowadays. If you are going to write about yourself, then it wouldnt be hard in your part to tell something about yourself since you know yourself more than anyone else.

Writing personality profiles is the most effective way to extract certain information about you or about the any person that you wanted to write on. This usually happens if you are writing for a magazine or any featured reference material. So, how are you going to write one effectively? What are the things that need to be considered?

Here a few tips to ensure that you present the subject in a complete, interesting and engaging light.

Get plenty of quotes. You dont have to use them all. In fact, the going advice is to get as much as three times the number of quotes you actually intend to use, so you get a decent-size pool to choose from. You can always surf the internet to get more ideas about it.

Use anecdotes. Anecdotes provide one of the most effective ways of showing a persons character. You can dig these up from stories told about the subject by their friends, family and colleagues. Find ones that support the facets of their personality you want to show and run with it.

Physical characteristics. I have seen many personality profiles that barely touched on a persons physical characteristics. While some writers would rather highlight the subjects accomplishments and personality, their physical features are a part of the whole picture. As such, give it proper due.

Defining traits. Dig up the persons habits, unusual tastes, particular attitudes and shortcomings, as they communicate loads about their overall personality. Do they collect vinyl records from the 70s? Are they closet Britney Spears fans? Do they stock up on Jack Daniels? Are they poor at Math?

Professional work. Work is a highly-defining characteristic for many individuals. As such, finding out as much as you can about your subjects work life can turn up plenty of details on who they are as people. Similarly, dig up everything you can about their work and businesses.

Goals and plans. To let readers know what they can expect from the subject, make sure to get a clear picture of their future plans. It is also another window that lets you in on their feelings about their current situation.

Wrap it all up nicely. Use a dominant presentation strategy throughout the piece, as well as tap on the power of a good composition software to help you out. Dont forget to check for any writing errors in your piece. After all, the information is all meat with no gravy if you dont put the whole thing in a nice package.

Michael Jackson fan’s…do you own any rare Michael collectibles?

I do. I have a set of nine red vinyl 45′ records from the ‘Thriller’ and ‘Off The Wall’ collection which were manufactured in England! they are sooo pretty. I have more…but those I haven’t seen a lot of.
Michelle Q…I can be a fan of Michael’s because I know how easy it is for people to lie on others! each of the families involved in those cases were found to be liers and theives. you should do more research before you say such cruel things about someone who lots of us KNOW has done a lot for so many. Have you actually read the documents about those cases? Michael was found NOT GUILTY and you know that as much as he is hated by some…if there was even a shred of evidence actually against him they would have put him UNDER the jail! he has been hated by many in this country since he was a small child. THAT”S when the rumors started about him…many. So BEFORE you come to such harsh conclusions you should really check out your info!

Living Dead Dolls – china limbs guard – medical bellyband manufacturer

Origins The first Living Dead Dolls appeared for sale in America in 1998. They were craft dolls individually customised by either Ed Long or Damien Glonek. These customised dolls are called “handmades” by fans and collectors. The first doll was made by Long using one of his mother’s doll kits. He showed the doll to Glonek, and they worked together to make 12 more. After the dolls sold out immediately, Long & Glonek decided to make more for sale. These original handmade dolls were sold exclusively through Glonek’s horror memorabilia mail order company Unearthly Possessions, as well as at horror conventions along the East Coast. It was at one of these conventions, Chiller Theatre, that Mike “Mez” Markowitz, the founder of Mezco Toyz purchased one of the dolls. Mezco subsequently contacted Long and Glonek about manufacturing and distributing the dolls commercially. The first commercial series of Living Dead Dolls, Series 1, was released early in 2001. Since then, new series have been released roughly twice a year. Handmades Handmades(1998-2001) These customised craft dolls were individually created by Ed Long and/or Damien Glonek. The original handmade dolls did not have names, but can be identified by their design and costuming. The following dolls can be linked to dolls which were put into mainstream production: Sadie: A black-haired girl doll in a black dress with a white collar, very like Wednesday Addams.

The handmade Sadie is perhaps the most commonly seen handmade. Posey: A long-haired, usually blonde, girl doll in a long nightgown. Sin: Superficially similar to Sadie, but with a red dress, devil horns and a tail. Bad Habit: A doll dressed as a nun. Eggzorcist: A doll wearing a bunny suit. She was first made as a gift to Ed Long’s then girlfriend, who returned the doll when the relationship broke up. These early handmade dolls have not been made as mainstream Living Dead Dolls as of January 2009: Unnamed witch doll: A doll dressed as a witch, with a pointed hat. Tall Lady: Some handmades used a taller, more adult-figured craft doll. Due to their height, these dolls are called Tall Ladies by collectors. Candy Rotten: The only handmade to have a name, this was a punk doll with a burning heart tattooed on her chest and candyfloss-coloured hair. Handmades (post-2001) After the dolls went into production, it was possible to request custom handmades directly from the creators. These custom handmades originally cost $666 apiece, later increased to $800. A custom handmade was the prize available to anyone who opened one of the five Series 5 blood-spattered chase dolls. In about 2004, Long & Glonek announced on the Mezco message boards that they would no longer accept commissions or make handmades to order, but would instead occasionally offer handmade dolls on eBay to the highest bidder. Living Dead Dolls Living Dead Dolls are 10″ (28cm) tall plastic dolls which are sold in coffin-shaped boxes. Most of the main series dolls come with a death certificate, except for the showbiz-themed Series 5, which had coroner’s reports. The death-date on the certificate is typically that of a significant historical event, or somebody’s birth or death. There is also a short poem about each doll printed on the coffin packaging and/or the death certificate. Series 1 (March 2001) Sadie Sin Posey Eggzorcist Damien Series one was first released in the USA, then later in Japan. There are two differences between these releases. The Japan dolls have a large white Japanese sticker on the bottom of their coffins and they also have holes in their hands just like the later series. However, they sell for the exact same amount and people hardly ever speak of the differences. Limited to about 35000 sets. Series 2 (October 2001) School Time Sadie Kitty Deadbra Ann Lizzie Borden Lou Sapphire Lizzie Borden is the first doll to be explicitly based on a real person, in this case Lizzie Borden. While many of the dolls may appear inspired by specific individuals, only three in the main line are explicitly based on real people. See also Dahlia (series 5) and Bathory (series 15). Limited to about 40000 sets Series 3 (March 2002) Bride of Valentine Sheena Lilith Lottie Schitzo Series 4 (September 2002) Inferno Sybil Lulu Ms Eerie Macumba Series 5 (March 2003) Jezebel Siren Dahlia Hollywood Vincent Vaude Dahlia is the second doll from the main line to be explicitly based on a real person, in this case Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia victim. To commemorate Series 5, a chase doll in a closed-casket version was randomly inserted into factory-sealed cases. This contained one of the regular Series 5 dolls in a black-and-white colorway. Unless the casket was opened, the doll it held was a mystery. One of each chase doll was blood-spattered. This was a golden ticket that won the finder a free handmade doll. A limited edition of 500 sets of sealed open-casket versions was made available only to members of Mezco’s online club. Series 666 (2003) Jinx Dottie Rose Hush Revenant Calico Isaac Dottie Rose was available with or without eyebrows, in a 50:50 ratio. Each doll came with a pet. Isaac is the only doll to be stuffed. Series 7 (2004) Lust (Mistress Demonika) Vanity (Madame Dysmorphic) Wrath (Bad Bette Jane) Envy (Eve-A-Go-Go) Sloth (Bed Time Sadie) Greed (Miss McGreedy) Gluttony (Vulgar the Obscene) This series was inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. Series 8 (2004) The Lost Hollow Grace of the Grave Faith Angus Littlrot The Lost was made in two versions. The “Black Lost” wore a black dress, and the “White Lost” wore a white dress. There were two “Black Losts” to each “White Lost.” Angus Littlrot had a sack over his head which covered one of three face variants. Series 9 (2005) Elisa Day Toxic Molly Dawn Blue Purdy Elisa Day was based on the song Where the Wild Roses Grow by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds featuring Kylie Minogue. A set of limited-edition glow-in-the-dark variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. This was the first series to have a re-designed body articulation system, with ball and socket joints at shoulders, hips and neck. It is the first and only all-female series. Series 10 (2005) Mildread Demonique Arachne Tina Black Wolfgang To mark the tenth series, the lettering on the clear coffin lids was red. Series 11 (2006) Maggot Killbaby Jubilee Rain Isaiah Series 12 (2006) Chloe Tessa Frozen Charlotte Cuddles Ezekiel Series 13 (2007) Evangeline Iris Morgana Simone Jacob To mark Series 13 each doll was based on a different superstition. For example, Evangeline had a broken mirror. Series 14 (2007) Alison Crux Jasper Daisy Slae Dee K Gregory Series 15 (2008) Death Bathory Gypsy Flamingo Judas Bathory is the third doll from the main line to be explicitly based on a real person, in this case Countess Elizabeth Bthory. A set of limited-edition variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. Only 300 sets were available worldwide. Series 16 (Halloween 2008) Eleanor Pumpkin Mishka Squeak Isabel This series was based on Halloween trick-or-treaters. A set of limited-edition orange-and-black variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. Only 300 sets were available worldwide. Series 17 (2009) The Hook The Vanishing Hitchhiker The Unwilling Donor Spider Bite Bloody Mary This series is based on urban legends. Series 18 (Halloween 2009) Calavera Ingrid Gabriella Jingles Ember This series was based on Halloween trick-or-treaters. A set of limited-edition orange-and-black variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. Series 19 (2010) Sabbatha Blood Sanguis Haemon Agana Orchid This series is based on vampires. Living Dead Doll Exclusives A number of Living Dead Dolls were made as exclusive issues to various distributors and retailers. Chiller Eggzorcist (April 2000): Limited to 30 pieces. Only available from the 2000 Chiller Theatre convention. These were regular Eggzorcist dolls which had been blood-spattered and re-sealed. Only 24 sold. Died and Doom (May 2001): Limited to 3,996 pieces. Exclusive to Tower Records. Retailed for $49.99 each. Penny (June 2001): Limited to 666 pieces. Exclusive to Toy2R/Easy Finder in Hong Kong. This doll is usually called Hong Kong Penny to distinguish her from the 2002 version. Sinister Minister and Bad Habit (black; August 2001): Limited to 4000 pieces. Exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts. Sinister Minister and Bad Habit (red; October 2001): Limited to 999 pieces. Exclusive to Toy2R in Hong Kong. Sinister Minister and Bad Habit (white; December 2001): Limited to 4000 pieces. Exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts. Tragedy (2002): Exclusive to Hot Topic. She was based on a non-Living Dead Dolls ragdoll called Tragedy Anne (a parody of Raggedy Ann) sold through Hot Topic stores. Penny (2002 version): Limited to 3000 pieces. This doll was only available through Club Mez. This doll is usually called Club Mez Penny to distinguish her from the 2001 version. Hazel and Hattie (May 2002): Limited to 3000 pieces. Exclusive to Tower Records. Mr Graves and Abigail Crane (2002): Limited to 3000 pieces. This set was available only to members of Club Mez, at a cost of $59.99. Blue Eggzorcist (July 2003): Limited to 3000 pieces. Only available from the San Diego Comic Convention for that year. There were 100 chase figures spattered with blood. Doctor Dedwin and Nurse Necro (July 2003): Exclusive to Previews. Suggested retail price was $45 USD. Jack The Ripper (August/September 2003): Limited to 4000 pieces. Exclusive to UK-based distributor Star Images. Psychobillies (Billy and Jilly; late 2003): Exclusive to Tower Records. Based on the psychobilly culture. Misery (late 2003): Exclusive to Hot Topic. As with Tragedy, Misery was based on a ragdoll sold through the Hot Topic store. Trick and Treat (Hemlock and Honey; Halloween 2004): Limited to 3,996 pieces. Exclusive to Marz Distribution. Walpurgis (2003): Named for Walpurgis Night, this doll was exclusive to Close Up and only available at retail in Europe. The Great Zombini and Viv (2004): Exclusive to Tower Records. Cookie (2004): Exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts. Jack and Jill (black and white; July 2004): Limited to 1500 pieces. Only available from the San Diego Comic Convention for that year. 200 chase figure sets were made in a glow-in-the-dark blood-spattered variant version. Jack and Jill (red and black; August 2004): Limited to 1500 pieces. Only available from the Mezco online store. As with the earlier set, 200 chase figure sets were made in a glow-in-the-dark blood-spattered variant version. Captain Bonney (2005): Exclusive to Hot Topic. Based on Anne Bonny Jeepers (2005): Limited to 1666 pieces, 250 of which were variants. This doll was made available only to members of Club Mez. The character had appeared previously as a Living Dead Ragdoll in 2004. Resurrection Series 1 (July 2007): Limited to 400 pieces. Only available from the San Diego Comic Convention for that year, plus 100 sets from Mezco. This set contained all-new versions of Sybil, Posey, Kitty, and Lottie. There were 50 chase figure sets in an alternative design. Resurrection Series 2: The Second Coming (July 2008): Limited to 525 pieces. Only available from the 2008 San Diego Comic Convention, Mezco Direct and Club Mez. There were 75 variant sets available through Mezco. This set contained all-new versions of Lou Sapphire, Sadie, Lilith, and Lulu. Resurrection Series 3 (July 2009): Only available from the 2009 San Diego Comic Convention, Mezco Direct and Club Mez. This set contained all-new versions of Bride Of Valentine, Ezekiel, Sheena, and Sin. A variant set in an alternative design is also available. 10th Anniversary Eggzorcist (USA) (October 2008): Limited to 666 pieces. This doll was only available in America and Canada. It wears a red & black bunny suit. 10th Anniversary Eggzorcist (UK) (October 2008): Limited to 666 pieces. This doll was only available in Europe. It wears a grey bunny suit. 10th Anniversary Eggzorcist (Asia) (October 2008): Limited to 666 pieces. This doll was only available in Asia. It wears a yellow & green bunny suit. Twisted Love Set: Rose and Violet (January 2010): Rose, dressed in red, Violet in blue. Each doll is sold separately and includes a unique charm that can be worn; combine both charms to create a symbol of star-crossed love. Packed in special edition coffins. Living Dead Dolls Presents The Living Dead Dolls Presents… line is a spin-off from the main line. The dolls are based on well-known characters from horror and gothic art, film, and literature. Nosferatu was the first Presents… doll to be released in 2003. Nosferatu (2003): Came in a double coffin with a Victim doll. Based on the 1922 film Nosferatu. Exclusive to Diamond Previews. Edward Scissorhands (Summer 2005): Exclusive to San Diego Comic Con and other conventions that summer. Came in a box rather than a coffin. Based on the title character of the Tim Burton film Edward Scissorhands. American Gothic(2004): Came in a double coffin. Based on the painting American Gothic by Grant Wood. Exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts. Jason Voorhees (2006 version): Based on the character from the Friday the 13th horror films. He was the Summer Exclusive for the 2006 San Diego Comic Con and Wizard World Chicago conventions. He was also available through the Mezco Direct Store and Club Mez. Leatherface (2007): Based on the character Leatherface from the film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Romeo and Juliet (2007): Loosely based on the tragic leads of William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is presented as a punk and Juliet as a Goth. Otis and Cindy (2007): Came in a box rather than a coffin. Available worldwide. Based on characters from the film House of 1000 Corpses. Edgar Allan Poe and Annabel Lee (2008):Came in a double coffin. Based on author Edgar Allan Poe and the subject of his last poem, Annabel Lee. Captain Spaulding (2008): Came in a box rather than a coffin. Available worldwide. Based on a character from the film House of 1000 Corpses. Jason Voorhees (2009 version): Based on the character from the Friday the 13th horror films. American Gothic (2009 version): Came in a double coffin. Based on the painting American Gothic by Grant Wood. Exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts. Michael Myers (2009): Based on the infamous maniac from the new 2009 Halloween II by Rob Zombie. Dressed in film-specific costume, and comes with a bloody knife. Michael Myers: Glow In The Dark Limited Edition (2009): Based on the infamous maniac from the new 2009 Halloween II by Rob Zombie. Dressed in film-specific costume, and comes with a bloody knife. Limited to 666 pieces and exlcusive to Mezco Direct. Saw Puppet Doll (2010): Based on the character from the Saw (film) horror films. Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland (February 2010): Living Dead Dolls reimagined as characters from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Sadie as Alice, Sybil as The Mad Hatter, Eggzorcist as The White Rabbit, and Inferno as The Queen of Hearts. A variant set of the dolls which included an orange version of the Cheshire Cat was exclusive to Mezco Direct. Freddy Krueger (2010): Based on the character from the 2010 remake of the Nightmare on Elm Street horror film. Freddy Krueger: Classic Version (2010): Based on the original character from the Nightmare on Elm Street horror films. Beetlejuice (2010): Based on the character from Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice and Lydia: Wedding Set (2011): Based on the characters from Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland: The Cheshire Cat (January 2010): Exclusive to Asia, UK and Hot Topic in the U.S. Living Dead Dolls’ Jinx reimagined as the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Living Dead Dolls Miniatures (2002-2009) Between 2002 and 2005, scaled-down versions of Series 1 to 4 were produced, along with a number of exclusives. The first three series of minis corresponded to the first three series of the main line, with one exception. As a miniature School Time Sadie had been offered with the Living Dead Dolls Stationery Set, a new version of Sadie was designed specially for the Series 2 minis. This was Bed Time Sadie. This version of Sadie eventually became a full-size doll in Series 7 due to popular demand. The miniature dolls came in small coffin boxes with separate miniature nooses to enable them to be used as key fob attachments. In 2009, it was announced that a sixth series of miniatures, depicting full-size Series 16, would be released. Miniatures Series 1 (2002) Sadie Posey Damien Eggzorcist Sin As well as being available individually, the complete set could be bought in a Mausoleum I box set exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts with miniature versions of the red-dressed Sinister Minister and Bad Habit. Miniatures Series 2 (March 2003) Bed Time Sadie Kitty Deadbra Ann Lizzie Borden Lou Sapphire These dolls were only available individually. Miniatures Series 3 (late 2003) Bride of Valentine Sheena Lilith Lottie Schitzo As well as being available individually, the complete set could be bought in a Mausoleum II box set exclusive to Spencer’s Gifts with miniature versions of that year’s San Diego Comic Con exclusive, Blue Eggzorcist and a variant Bedtime Sadie. Miniatures Series 4 (2004) Doom Died Doctor Dedwin Nurse Necro Penny These dolls were only available individually. Unlike the original full size versions, these dolls were not exclusive to certain distributors. Mini Penny was based on the 2003 “Club Mez Penny”. Miniatures Series 5 (2004) Inferno Sybil Lulu Ms Eerie Macumba Although the fifth set of miniatures, this set depicts the full size Series 4. They were only available individually. They were the last full series of Living Dead Dolls miniatures to be manufactured and widely distributed until the release of the miniature set depicting Series 16 in 2009. Miniatures Series 6 (2009) Isabel Pumpkin Squeak Eleanor Mishka Although the sixth set of miniatures, this set depicts the full size Series 16. A set of limited-edition orange-and-black variants was exclusive to the Mezco Direct store. Miniatures Series 7 (2010) The Lost Rain Frozen Charlotte Death Morgana Exclusive Miniatures Hong Kong Toy2R Miniatures (2001): Limited to 999 sets. Exclusive to Toy2R and the Plug In Toys 2001 convention in Hong Kong. This set featured Sadie, Posey, and Eggzorcist in black & purple outfits. This set had glow-in-the-dark eyes. Hong Kong Club Mez Miniatures (2002): Limited to 500 sets. Exclusive to the Asian division of Club Mez. Near-identical to the above set, but with glow-in-the-dark heads rather than just glowing eyes. Japan Toy2R Miniatures (2002): Limited to 999 sets. Exclusive to Toy2R in Japan. This set featured Sadie, Posey, and Eggzorcist in red outfits. This set had glow-in-the-dark eyes. Japan Club Mez Miniatures (2002): Limited to 500 sets. Exclusive to the Asian division of Club Mez. Near-identical to the above set, but with glow-in-the-dark heads rather than just glowing eyes. Bloody Eggzorcist (2003): Limited to 3000 pieces and solely available at the 2003 FX Extravaganza convention, this was a variant of the Eggzorcist miniature spattered with blood. Tragedy and Misery (2004): Exclusive to Hot Topic. This was the only double-coffin miniature set to be produced. Jeepers (2005): Exclusive to the goody bag given to new members of Club Mez. This doll was never sold commercially. Damien and Sierra (2003): Limited to around 50 sets. These dolls represented creator Damien Glonek and his wife Sierra, and were made as a wedding favour for the guests at their wedding. They were never sold commercially. An X-mas Carol Minis Boxset (November 2009): Exclusive to Mezco Direct in the U.S. and Forbidden Planet in the U.K. Based on the four ghosts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Living Dead Dolls Fashion Victims(2003-2004) The Fashion Victims were 13″ (33cm) tall fashion dolls made of soft vinyl over a wire armature. They were based upon dolls from the original 11″ line. They did not come with death certificates or poems, but did have a second change of clothing. The line was discontinued after Series 2. Fashion Victims Series 1 (2003) Sadie Kitty Sheena Lilith (black dress) Chiller Theatre Exclusive Lilith (red dress; limited to 666): The Chiller Theatre Exclusive Lilith was available only during Halloween 2003 at the Chiller Theatre in New Jersey. Hot Topic Exclusive Lilith (white dress): Unknown number in existence. The white version was never released into Hot Topic stores as originally planned. Sheena came with one of two eye paint versions. Lilith was also made in a non-bloody variant version. This series came with “Deadmate of the Month” (a parody of Playmate of the Month) posters showing the dolls posed provocatively. Fashion Victims Series 2 (2004) Inferno Hollywood Sybil Lulu Series 2, released in 2004, was redesigned with smaller breasts, making it markedly less provocative. There were no Deadmate posters, and no variants. Living Dead Dollies (2004-2005) The Living Dead Dollies were horror baby dolls similar to Krypt Kiddies and based on main series dolls. The line was discontinued after Series 2. Living Dead Dollies series 1 (2004) Posey Hush Sybil Lulu Living Dead Dollies series 2 (2005) Sheena Eggzorcist Inferno Schitzo Living Dead Dollies exclusive Lilith: The Lilith Dollie was a San Diego Comic Con exclusive released in Summer 2005. She came in a sealed black bag, with 600 ‘normal’ dolls in a black dress, and 200 chase figure glow-in-the-dark variants in red. Living Dead Ragdolls Series 1 (2004) Jeepers Moana Orchid Unlike all other Living Dead Doll spin-offs, the Ragdolls were all-new characters. Jeepers was later remade as a Club Mez exclusive Living Dead Doll, and a Living Dead Doll version of Orchid forms part of Series 19. Living Dead Ragdolls exclusive Dementia: Summer Exclusive for the 2005 San Diego Comic Con. She was also available through Club Mez. She came in a sealed black bag. There was a black-and-white chase figure variant. Other Official Merchandise Barware From May 2002 to 2004, three sets of drinking glasses were produced by Crystal Etching Co as part of their Drink With The Living Dead series of horror-themed barware. They featured original Living Dead Dolls artwork by Damien Glonek. In production order, they were: I Ate My Mommy boxed set of 4 tumblers. Limited to 333 sets. Series One set of 5 glasses with 17oz capacity, with coasters. Limited to 666 sets. Series Two set of 5 pint glasses. Limited to 666 sets. Lunch Tins (2002) At least three Living Dead Dolls lunchboxes were made in the following designs: Series One lunchbox which used the photograph from the original trade advertisement for Series 1 Series Two lunchbox which used the photograph from the original trade advertisement for Series 2 Gravestone with the Living Dead Dolls logo and nine dolls peering from behind it Stationery Set (2002) This was a set of Living Dead Dolls themed stationery including a 6.66 inch ruler, erasers, writing paper and envelopes. A miniature doll of School Time Sadie was included in the set. Pencil Sharpeners (2003) Two novelty pencil sharpeners were made based on the heads of Posey and Sadie. The pencil was inserted in an eye socket and the shavings came out of the mouth. The Posey pencil sharpener appears in a scene in the film Mr and Mrs Smith. Head Knockers (2003) Resin bobblehead figurines were made of four early series dolls. These were produced by NECA rather than by Mezco. The first two, Posey and Eggzorcist were released early 2003. Lizzie Borden and Lou Sapphire were released later the same year, but no others were made. Living Dead Dolls Board Game (late 2003) The board game was designed by Matthew Nuccio and released in late 2003. Porcelain Dolls (2003) In 2003, 18 inch porcelain dolls of Posey and Abigail Crane were made. They had porcelain heads, hands and feet. The porcelain Abigail Crane was exclusive to Mezco Online while the porcelain Posey (limited to 4000 pieces) was distributed worldwide. Party Lights (2003) This was a string of lights, similar to fairy lights. The bulb shades were transcluent vinyl heads with rooted hair depicting LDD characters Posey, School Time Sadie, Kitty, Schitzo, and Lulu. Jewelry (2010) A limited edition version of the necklace featured in the Twisted Love set. The necklace features heart and dagger charms designed in inky black with blood-red highlights. Each hangs from 17 individual, adjustable chains that can be worn solo, or paired together with the dagger piercing the heart. It is a limited edition of 200 pieces and is exclusive to Mezco Direct. Vinyl Banners Printed on durable 10 oz. vinyl, the banners measure 18 inches wide by 36 inches tall (approximate). LDD Series 18 Limited Edition Retail Banner (2009) Only 200 pieces made. Features the series 18 dolls with and without their masks. Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland Vinyl Banner (2010) Features four of the most popular LDDs reimagined as characters from Wonderland. Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland Book (Feb 2010) A limited edition hardback book, limited to 1500 first edition printings, which re-imagines Alice’s adventures in Wonderland with full color digital illustrations featuring some of the most popular Living Dead Dolls as Alice characters. External links The Living Dead Dolls Official Archive The Living Dead Dolls Network – Community Fansite Bibliography Moore, Robin, Living Dead Dolls: Value & Reference Guide to Collecting (2005) ISBN 978-0764322938 References ^ a b c Interview with Ed Long & Damien Glonek, July 4th 2004 Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ a b Interview with Ed Long & Damien Glonek, 2002 Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ a b c d e f g http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/sinminldd.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/1512.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/2261.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/2897.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ a b http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/1911.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/lddgraveabigail.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/3423.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/3078.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/3737.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/4662.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ a b http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/2893.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/2809.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ ToyFare Magazine #83, July 2004 Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/5005.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ The Living Dead Dolls Archive: Pencil Sharpeners Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/2583.shtml Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ Goth designer creates Living Dead Dolls game Accessed 23-2-2010 ^ Living Dead Dolls in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Released Accessed 23-2-2010 Categories: Doll brands

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How To Edit ID3 Tags

The way people listen to music hasn’t changed a whole lot, but the way people buy and store music has shifted into the new and improved digital era. For many people, fresh in their mind are the days when buying or listening to music meant storing thousands of compact discs, spending a lot of money, or collecting vinyl records. People that had massive music collections had to have the physical space to house everything, and it could really be tough. Storing one thousand records or hundreds of compact disks used to be a major chore, but it’s made simple in the digital era. Music now only takes up a fraction of a fraction inside a hard drive, by storing song information in ID3 tags. Your computer is powerful enough to store all the music you can possibly handle, and with larger hard drive capacities, people are no longer worried about running out of room, they can get all of their favorites with relative ease.

Even though it’s a lot better and easier to get music to your ears, managing that music seems to have people a bit confused. In modern times it’s interesting to note that there are a lot of ways to store your music on your computer, but most of them will have thousands of files in folders with misspelled labels, backwards track listings, and duplicates all over. The reason for this is that there are many different places to download music, and not all the locations follow specific guidelines in regards to organization of your media files. So it is up to you to edit ID3 tags. You could go the old fashioned way and organize your music files one by one, and hopefully you get all the information right, or you can step into the new revolution of music organization with TidySongs.

TidySongs is innovative software that automatically organizes your complete digital music collection by editing ID3 tags. You won’t have to sit at your computer and painstakingly search through each file. With this great option, the program does the heavy lifting, while you sit back and enjoy your collection of songs. TidySongs searches your collection for duplicates, misspelled titles, unorganized folders, and so much more. Not only does it help you get the right song title, artist name, but it also helps get the right artwork with the right music.

You could have a folder of thousands of songs, and the program makes it a breeze to figure out what goes where and which song belongs to what artist. You no longer have to settle for a scattering of music on your computer. You can now utilize TidySongs ID3 tag editor and always know what track is playing and where to find it. Imagine the ease of use you’ll now have when you’re traveling, finding music on the fly and getting the party started with incredible ease.

If your music collection is a mess and full of “Track 01″ and “Unknown Artist” you can fix mp3 tags automatically in minutes!

Fix mislabeled music, download album art, and get concert alerts with the best mp3 tag editor on the market. Click the links above or copy and past this URL in to your address bar for a full Tidysongs review, complete with a video tutorial on how to use the software.

Window Blinds: History and Types

Window blinds have so many different kinds of materials and colors. Today, their uses are for privacy, blocking the sunlight, and keeping heat from coming out during colder seasons.

There are records that the ancient people use window blinds too. Although they are different in terms of form, they basically have the same function.

People living in the desert use wet cloths to cover their windows. The wet cloths were used to cool off their houses and block sunlight from coming in. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese uses blinds to avoid from being seen from outside, thus giving a sense of privacy.

The Egyptians uses reeds strung together while the Chinese uses bamboos. However, bamboos are still being used as materials for making blinds. It is commonly seen in Asian countries.

It is said that the Venetian blinds came from Persia. Wherein, the traveling Venetian traders brought the blinds to Venice and Paris. Thus, these 2 countries were credited for as the inventors of the Venetian blinds.

During the 1950’s, the Venetian blinds were made of 2 inches wide metal slats and were hang with fabric strips. The fabric strips are the ones that control the lowering, raising, and tilting of the metal slats.

These types of ‘new’ blind were known to be noisy and offer less aesthetics to a room. Then in the 1980’s, the metal slats were replaced with one inch wide vinyl slats. And because of the ease in manufacturing Vinyl slats, they became the standard choice of window blinds.

There are so many types of window blinds being manufactured today. Because of this, you can buy your window blinds according to the style of you home or office.

Bamboo Blinds
These blinds are made of bamboos and they are woven with rattan, reeds, and other natural grasses. It gives off a relaxing and inviting atmosphere to any room.

If your home or office is oriental themed, then choosing bamboo blinds is the best way to go. Bamboo blinds are easy to install, very durable, and eco-friendly.

Bali Blinds
These type of blinds totally blocks off any light coming in from any room. They are good energy savers because they reduce heat during hot season and insulate a room during cold season.

Roller Blinds
It is one of the most stable and efficient blinds out in the market. Roller blinds can be customized to fit any window size. They are also the most common type of blinds installed in homes and offices.

They come in various fabric choices like mesh fabrics, cotton, and polyester. This allows you to choose the color and fabric you want. Roller blinds are easy to assemble and install, easy to clean, and accumulates very little dust.

Wood Blinds
This type of blinds is crack resistant. Most manufacturers use hard wood. This blind have a wide range of finishes giving off a rich, warm, and inviting atmosphere. It also makes your space feel alluring and cozy.

Mini Blinds
They are also known as Venetian blinds. This type of blinds is a practical choice for homes because they offer the same functions as what other blinds offers but at a low cost. Mini blinds are durable and easy to install.

Mini blind slats are made of PVC or aluminum. Because of these materials, there is a wide variety of choices when it comes to colors giving you more choices to choose from.

Vinyl Blinds
Vinyl blinds are less expensive so they are popular. They are water and moisture resistant. Although they come in various colors, they cannot be used in larger rooms because of their constant size.

Vinyl blinds are not the most elegant blinds in the world. So, styling your house with these kinds of blinds is nearly impossible. They are best used in humid and wet areas of your house.

Vertical Blinds
This type of blinds is less likely to damage from strong winds. They are energy efficient and good insulators. Some vertical blinds are motorized. There are even automated blinds that adjust itself according to the time of the day.

Vertical blinds are less expensive and they are very trendy. They have minimal dust build up and come in many different materials, style, fabric, and color.

When you choose window blinds for your home and office, keep in mind the theme of your house, office, and you budget. Choose the materials of the blinds wisely.

How should I redecorate my room? Ideas?

I am a 14 year old girl. I play piano, guitar and sing. I like bright and pastel colors. My dream room would have a canopy bed, a balcony, and 2 closets (one would be my recording studio, and the other would have a counter for my beading/sewing and a reading corner). There would be lots of windows including a window seat…*sigh…back to reality*

So I was sort of wanting to do a theme along these lines: retro Hollywood, beach, music…
I have several old vinyl records and CD’s that I wanted to put up on my wall. Lime green, purple, yellows, oranges, browns, blues are some of my favorite colors. And other decorating ideas. I have a mosquito net right now but I would love it if I could figure out how to put a hammock up in a corner of my room. I like modern themes and history. Could I find a way to collaborate? Greek mythology is another interest of mine but I don’t know if I’d want to incorporate it into my room…
Thanks for the ideas!
I was thinking about Christmas-type lights and several mirrors. I don’t want anything too “cheesy” looking though. I’m not a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe –I’m more of a Audrey Hepburn fan.