This morning I saw a story of an amazing occurrence that happened in Denver yesterday; some kind, anonymous soul had left a literal pot of gold next to a bus stop bench on St. Patrick’s Day.  Inside was $50 in gold dollar coins, and an extra $3.17 representing the date.  There was also a note that read:

"Happy St. Patrick’s Day

… Because there is not enough magic in the world.

Because I have many wonderful things in my life, and some of them feel like magic to me.

Because I used to wish that would find a pot of gold.

Because I would have been thrilled to find this.

Have a great day."

You can read the story here: http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=88309

It is little things like this that can make all the difference.  Now, some of you may say “fifty dollars?? That’s not ‘little’!” But $50, $20, $5, it doesn’t really matter – the idea that a total stranger would be so selfless and thoughtful as to put this all together and leave it for another, that – that – is the key. Random acts of kindness like this can make a huge impact on other’s lives.  The guy that found this will remember this for the rest of his life.  And he’s vowed to “pay it forward”, and who knows what kind of positive chain reaction this will result in.  What an amazing act of generosity.

This is one of the greatest stories I have read in a while. It give me hope that there are still good people in the world. And it should give all of you hope, as well.  I encourage each and every one of you to take advantage of every opportunity to make a small difference in someone else’s world.  Whether it’s an anonymous gift, a complimentary lunch, or a simple smile, you’ll realize the difference you make may not be so small after all.

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I remember Toy Fair 2007. It was a pretty lackluster showing. For me, at least. I’d wager it was the same for many collectors going by comments I read here at AFI and elsewhere during and after the event. 

To use an overused Interwebs parlance, it was pretty "meh".

Toy Fair 2008, however, was a different story altogether. For me, it may well be that 2008 is the greatest toy year. Ever. 

At this point do I really need to explain my love for the 3-3/4" scale again? In my mind it is the perfect action figure scale. The sheer amount of 3-3/4" product coming this year is nigh overwhelming…and wonderful.

Mattel opened the floodgate with their DC Infinite Heroes line. Seriously, Toy Fair could’ve ended right there and I would’ve been in a state of bliss.

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