troccoli

14 hours ago, The Holographic Universe said:

If you don't mind sharing the cost of your drug habit, what has the litho collection cost you?

Fortunately some I was able to get at cost.  Others probably 2-3 times the cost, so not THAT bad fortunately.  As for the Kobe litho, that fucker was EXPENSIVE.  I also realized I didn't answer one of your other questions.  Sadly none of my collection is displayed whatsoever.  That may change one day.  We'll see.  Some should probably be kept in a safe deposit box.

4 minutes ago, The Holographic Universe said:

That's fucking awesome man. Are they all famed and displayed? Do you intend to procure every litho from the NITLT? And are you certain Mexico had lithos? I never saw those.

I'd like to but may have to stop myself, lol.  I will post a pic when I get a chance for Mexico.  But as ZoSoRose pointed out it may be a poster and not a litho.

2 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said:

I'd love to see your entire collection one day, @troccoli. Do you have an all time favorite piece? You have some insanely rare stuff!

lol, I assume you mean in person because the entire thing can be viewed online of course.  As for a favorite piece that's hard to say.  The Estranged US promo cd (while not that rare) comes to mind just because the artwork and color on the disc is fucking beautiful.  As for rarity, perhaps THE banner

7 hours ago, The Holographic Universe said:

How many do you have?

All of the US ones (including troubadour, vegas and coachella) and all of the Japan ones.  Just need the Mexico shows litho.  Doubt I'll ever find it

14 minutes ago, The Holographic Universe said:

It's the first litho not to be seen. Troccoli do you collect these lithos?

I do indeed!

13 hours ago, jimisbatman said:

The Auckland Tour lithograph is 3d/hologramy. Gnr sign, then the blood spills on. I'd post a picture but don't know how 

Please find a way to post a picture, don't think any of us have seen this yet!

Is it my or do the billboard colors remind you of this promo single from Brazil:

From what I have been told I think the actual billboard is closer to green but the pic posted make sit look yellow.  Not saying the ad has anything to do with UYI2, So Fine, Brazil, records, promo singles, or anything else.  Just thought it was a pretty cool coincidence.

20 minutes ago, cremefraiche said:

Just chucking it out there that I'll more than likely have a spare Auckland litho for sale/trade, as me and my girlfriend have bought a VIP package each and have no need for two of the same thing

Interested, just sent a PM

1 hour ago, amaninjapan said:

Okay... so.

 

I have an Osaka litho.

@estrangedtwat has promised to sell me a Yokohama litho

@serendipity is trading me the Saitama Dragon lithos (one from each night)

and @Nalbi is trading me the Godzilla litho

 

aaaaaaaaaaaaaand... my friend has promised to give me A KOBE LITHO

 

So that should leave me with ONE Osaka litho. @troccoli was the first one to message me, but @liqddynamite and @Silveradot also messaged me. In the interest of fairness, although I wish I could send all three of you an Osaka litho... I only have one litho left and I should really offer it to troccoli first. troccoli, if you want it, let me know! If you've changed your mind or found another source, also let me know so as I can offer it to the next person in line!

 

I have found another source, thanks though for thinking of me!

On 1/25/2017 at 2:23 PM, The Holographic Universe said:

That is a beautiful jacket. How do the speed ware jackets fit? There is an old used one currently on eBay which is an xxl. I usually wear an xl in jackets, but I hear the speedwares run small. Plus, are there pictures of those boots?

Hard for me to answer.  I never tried it on.  Working on getting you pics of the boots.

13 hours ago, The Holographic Universe said:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/232213255719

do you have one of these in your collection?

Not the vest no.  For these, although there are several variants (and there's even boots!), I decided just to go for this one:

http://www.troccolitm.com/speedware.html?1166354169125

What's the story with the 20 Kobe lithos you could have got?  What happened exactly?  Just curious.  Working on getting an extra Tokyo litho to trade with you for Osaka

On ‎1‎/‎7‎/‎2017 at 6:53 PM, The Holographic Universe said:

You should sport the leather rebel jacket. Are you going GA or seats?

GA Pit.  That jacket would be great!   If it only fit. 

On 1/5/2017 at 2:58 PM, The Holographic Universe said:

Have seen a show at the gorge before? Also, do you live near the area or are you traveling?

I've never seen a show at that venue.  I live in Seattle, so relatively close I suppose.

Album: http://www.troccolitm.com/llasopen.html?1149761298500

Album singed by Alan Niven (I did not get it signed, this is when I wanted a sealed copy and this one popped up and the price was right; still the inscription is kinda cool): http://www.troccolitm.com/llasalan.html?1149761102640

Cassette (pics of my sealed copy too; intense debate over how any of these were pressed)): http://www.troccolitm.com/llastape.html?1164261109609

3" cd (bootleg though but still highly collectible): http://www.troccolitm.com/cdLLAS.html?1200295465656

LLAS press release: http://www.troccolitm.com/LLASPress.html

LLAS Listening/Release/Christmas Party Invite #1: http://www.troccolitm.com/InviteLLAS.html?1257490479377

LLAS Listening/Release/Christmas Party Invite #2: http://www.troccolitm.com/LLASInviteAlt.html

See ya in the pit! 

I'll be there! 

5 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said:

 

It's definitely the highlight of the show, for me. In Vegas, I was talking to the guy beside me before the show and said if they played Coma, it doesn't matter what else they play, they could literally come out, play Coma, walk off, and I'd still be happy. So when they actually started playing it we looked at each other, freaked out, high fived, and rocked out I know there's been better performances since then, but being there when they brought that song back was definitely one of, if not the best 'concert moment' I've ever experienced.

Wow, that sounds eerily familiar.  I want to say that person was me.  Small world!

On ‎11‎/‎5‎/‎2016 at 11:16 AM, Fitha_whiskey said:

Wow! Any info about the buyer?

Sadly no.  Wish I could say it was me!

Sold for $75,000! 

And the bidding has begun.  Anyone have $30,001?    Before any wiseguy comments come my way, I'm sure bidding at Julians doesn't work that way, at least at that level.  Probably increments of $1000, maybe even higher.

22 hours ago, Slash787 said:

If I had the money, this is something which I would bid for. 

Who is auctioning this guitar? how did they get it in the first place? 

Right.  To be clear to everyone here, Slash himself is not auctioning the guitar/did not offer the guitar up for auction.  The guitar is currently owned by his original guitar tech from the early days of GNR. 

I'd say!  Maybe we pool all of our money here at mygnr and it spends each week in a different home. 

For those that haven't seen this:

http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/192/lot/82589/?url=%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F192%2F%3Fpage%3D6

Unlike many auctions, this one actually has provenance not only from the guitar tech for Slash in the early days, but from Slash himself too!  Wish my bank account could swing this. 

On 6/26/2016 at 6:15 PM, Gordon Comstock said:

I don't think it was ever mass-produced like the Red Hand version, I don't know how many were made but it was apparently just for the band/management(?) Either way, I'm pretty sure it's legit. I met someone at the second residency who had one, it was pretty cool. I think the Red Hand version is the best, but I still haven't actually opened my copy

That was me!  Sadly I can't tell you guys at this time how I know it's legit.  All I can say is that it is.  For some of you my word will be good enough.  For others it won't be and that's OK.  Hopefully I can tell you all one day soon!

12 hours ago, cheesecake said:

Cool awesome pictures and what a freat story followed by. Love reading the insights. LOL the British guy was surprised by Axl's diva like attitude 

I noticed no mention of Izzy in the story?

Interesting about Izzy.  Didn't even notice that when I read it.  Odd...