A little Pika to be Chu(re)..

Since the cult of Pokemon has taken over Kaspar's school in the last couple of months I thought to surprise him with these finds also from Cambelltown trip yesterday..

Various Pokemon books - Scholastic - 2004

Pikachu - made for Mcdonalds -TGB China - 2012

Although they still don't have the appeal for me like my own Pokemon Stadium Action 3D cards that are the only example of those rare lifeforms I possess..

To the near end of the Line..

It's been awhile since I last traversed the main strip of Cambelltown (not within my living memory..), so as I had to make my way to the southwestern end of the city to recover Junior's bag that he'd left on the train last night in at St James (City Circle), it was an opportunity to op..

Some black vinyl courtesy of the Plaza book & Music Exchange (nicely old school in appearance) from $1 to $5, plus also a fine slab of superhero disco-shmaltz from Meco via The Salvos.

Superman and other Galactic Heroes - Meco - Casablanca records - 1979

Homer and Jethro at the Country Club - Homer & Jethro - RCA - date unknown

Press the Eject and Give Me the Tape - Bauhaus - Beggars Banquet - 1983

The Best of The Cowsills - The Cowsills - MGM Records - date unknown

Came across this Cristian curio at the Lifeline for $2..

The Music Machine - Candle/Sparrow/Birdwing - 1977

Some interior spread of 8 page songbook inside:

Also I much appreciated the effort that staff at the Lifeline went into displaying their treasures - here's a sample:

I got back home with one regret.. I really should have bought this rather than just take a photo:

A killer cover to be sure, what was I thinking...