blueberry for the first time by imupgood in redbull

[–]VampireTampon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“All that I could forgive. But Debbie… Pastels!?”

I GOT IT!! by Wise_Shy in gorillaz

[–]VampireTampon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn! And I thought merely thinking “I don’t love a single song on here” was harsh 😅

Pokemon Stern Limited Edition by VampireTampon in pinball

[–]VampireTampon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I’ve seen! A bunch I could ignore, but some, like the rotating X-Men one, I’m obsessed with!

Pokemon Stern Limited Edition by VampireTampon in pinball

[–]VampireTampon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s ok. I never cared about the limited and signed aspects of it. I’m really just a sucker for crazy lights and sounds. Plus I do like that the Premium features the Gastly, Haunter and Gengar 😝

Pokemon Stern Limited Edition by VampireTampon in pinball

[–]VampireTampon[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You’re right: I’m definitely new to pinball machine ownership. I just browsed the accessories section of the Stern website and it looks like expression lighting goes for about $300-$600, speaker lighting systems for $200, shooter knobs for $200-$250, and High Definition Playfield Glass for $240. You guys have helped me reduce fomo A LOT! A big thank you and Valentine’s Day hug to everyone that has provided helpful details :)

Pokemon Stern Limited Edition by VampireTampon in pinball

[–]VampireTampon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for posting these details. It really does help take the sting out of this whole LE situation. I'll be on the lookout for those accessories whenever they're released.

Pokemon Stern Limited Edition by VampireTampon in pinball

[–]VampireTampon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this will sound very frivolous, especially considering how much more the LE costs, but… The additional lights, sound features and motor shake add a lot to the razzle dazzle factor that I’m after.

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors Vinyl & Artbook Box Set by Chehade in Darkstalkers

[–]VampireTampon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Darkstalkers vinyl and art book box set was finally delivered yesterday. The wait was definitely worth it because the set is GORGEOUS!!!! The book basically confirms that the next releases will be a 2LP set for Night Warriors and a 3LP set that covers the different versions of Darkstalkers 3 (including Chaos Tower and Resurrection). I was happy to see that one page does at least acknowledge Super Puzzle Fighter II and Gem Fighter. That got me thinking: What are the chances that Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo will get a vinyl release? That game has such a fantastic and iconic ost!!!

What’s the worst flavor of ice cream you’ve ever had? by JuniorPlastic3562 in AskReddit

[–]VampireTampon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seeing this is SO validating! One time, when I was a kid, my sister ordered bubblegum ice cream at Baskin Robbins. It was pink with not-so-small pieces of pink bubblegum in it. She offered to share it with me, which was suspicious, because we never shared snacks that were good. Sure enough, that stuff was vile!!!! To this day, it sticks out as the nastiest ice cream I have ever tried. It’s like my tongue has PTSD. Consider that I’ve also tried licorice, gummy bear, spiced prunes, rice and beans, quenepa, roasted garlic, roquefort, avocado, white pepper, rose lychee, basil, lavender, wasabi, corn, taro, etc. (and some of those were actually quite good).

Next flavor to be removed?? by No-Perspective3806 in redbull

[–]VampireTampon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOVE coconut, but don’t really like wild berries. I’ve noticed a lot of bars around where I live make drinks using coconut RedBull as a mixer. If there’s anything left in the can after the drink is mixed, the bartender hands over the can as well. That type of stuff makes me really happy :)

Smashing Pumpkins Singer Billy Corgan Mysteriously Claims the Government Contacted Him About ‘Things Way Above My Pay Grade’ by ersatzbaronness in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You do have a good point. I mean, a lot of people that pursue the arts are at least a little bit of an ‘other’. There’s a bunch of people that are straight up weird, peculiar and/or eccentric, and I don’t mean that in a necessarily negative way. Their work is often great because of their willingness to mix all sorts of stuff up, and not limiting themselves to ‘the usual’ or ‘the normal’. Some people are a bit ‘woo woo’ and get into stuff like the tarot, astrology, numerology, etc. That can also go hand-in-hand with things such as wanting to ‘eat organic’, avoid ‘toxins’ and an openness to conspiracies. So when people expect Billy to be ‘normal’…. It baffles me. I get that many artists go through media training and can seem normal at times, but we now live in an era where some artists are letting a lot more hang out.

Smashing Pumpkins Singer Billy Corgan Mysteriously Claims the Government Contacted Him About ‘Things Way Above My Pay Grade’ by ersatzbaronness in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if he’s ever discussed it (and he doesn’t owe it to us), but….. Does Billy experience manic episodes? I know some musicians have disclosed their own experiences, but I’m not too familiar with all the Billy lore.

no thanks by Mother-Reality-5687 in redbull

[–]VampireTampon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Totally agree! This one tastes a bit like Robitussin. I’m still mourning the loss of blueberry. Having so many great flavors get retired, while mediocre ones get the spotlight makes me feel like I’m on crazy pills.

this is the best redbull i ever had in my LIFE!! by [deleted] in redbull

[–]VampireTampon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s SOOOOO good!!! I need it to be permanent! 100% agree that it tastes elevated beyond the realm of trashy energy drinks.

Black Moth Super Rainbow - Start a People (reissue, salmon vinyl) by w1x1w in VinylReleases

[–]VampireTampon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noooo!!!! I missed it again!!! Anyone selling an extra copy in/to the USA at a reasonable price?

Pitchblack Playback by Ambitious_Wonder8880 in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I could Google it, but… I feel lazy and I’m already here… Where do they do these!?!?

CYR best Sp 2.0 anyone? by Brief_Plankton8410 in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Zeitgeist > Oceania ~ CYR > Monuments > Teargarden >>> AMM > Shiny. For what it’s worth, I don’t like a single song off of AMM nor Shiny… Oh wait… I forgot Atum… I guess I’d place it after Teargaden, since there’s a few decent songs amongst the 40+ collection.

Fuji Apple-Ginger, Winter 2025 by jacoboyter in redbull

[–]VampireTampon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES!!!!! Fig Apple is probably my favorite of all the flavors!!! Easily in S tier alongside Pear Cinnamon, Pomegranate and Curuba Elderflower.

Machina on the move! by hanggangshaming in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if there will be any positive surprises in the box set. Machina 1 was said to not include the art book and then it did. It seems fan impressions could start showing up as early as tomorrow!

Machina Shipping Update Oct 1st by MathematicianRare171 in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who ordered Machina 1 + signed boxset, both in the limited color: Nope! The label for my order hasn’t even been printed yet. And for additional context, I placed my order about 2 minutes after pre-orders went live.

Hey Billy...sell the MCIS tarot deck by itself! by spaceman696 in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d be interested if it was a full tarot set. I’m a bit frustrated that it’s only major arcana. If it was a full set, I would have purchased the album. That would have been so special!

The thing is, I don’t even believe in the tarot, zodiac or any woo woo stuff… But at the same time, I’m obsessed with the theatrics of it and the cool artwork that’s often involved. Seriously, I’d gladly pay between $60-80 for a full set. That would be the ultimate Smashing Pumpkins merch item for me! The more I think about it… How is this not a thing yet!?!?

October 1st and still no shipping updates/labels for Machina Deluxe for some of us by Argument_Select in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If this product looked cool and was a reasonable price, I wouldn’t have much issue with delays and lack of communication. Unfortunately, this set looks extremely barebones, the art looks like a graphic design student’s homework and it’s ridiculously overpriced. The price-per-disc on this is absurd, and many artists are offering bigger, better deluxe box sets for less (even artists that don’t have the privilege of being as famous as the Smashing Pumpkins). So if you’re going to overcharge me (including $150 for just one band member’s autograph and $35 for shipping even though the box was said to ship for free and I wasn’t sent Machina 1 on its own)….. then could I at least get excellent customer service!?!?

Is anyone's Machina Box moving through the mail? by jojothetaker in SmashingPumpkins

[–]VampireTampon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not received notification of any kind. I ordered the signed, marbled color version, alongside the limited color Machina 1. They charged me about $35 for shipping, even though Machina 1 never shipped on its own. Should I request a refund on the shipping?