**rolls eyes**

....and let the shameless merchandising begin!!

**fake enthusiasm**

we are off ladies and gentleman..this race to be the top earner in all things Twilight died down for a bit, but since Summit has released the trailer for upcoming New Moon and will soon start production on Eclipse, the local retailers are pulling out all the stops to take the money from you wallet!!

So, what are you waiting for? You know you cannot live without the metal Edward Cullen jewelry box and while you are at it, get the Team Jacob dangle ear-rings and necklace set to put in the jewelry box...sure, they hate each other, but it will spark interesting conversation from all of your friends!!!!

Get them before they are sold out!!!

**serious face**
.....hate the proverbial cash cow...i wanna kill it and have cash cow burgers...

lol

WOW, after reading all of these replies, I feel like a freak!
I was oober extcited about the new merchandise! Spend 60 bucks on Twilight stuff at Hot Topic a couple of weeks ago!
*shames herself*
But I figure, a shirt is a shirt! I ALWAYS need new clothes! So whats the harm?!? I guses my shopaholic instincts got the best of me though =(

Not to make myself seem like more of a loser, but I have the books, 60 bucks worth of shirts, some pins, some posters, and I have 2 copies of Twilight the movie and the soundtrack!

Wow, it looks like I need to find someone to manage my money? Anyone up for the responsibility? haha

Oh, I am sorry KOG!! I did not mean any disrespect to people that buy the merchandise, I think that I would have more stuff than I already do, but I just dont have the tolerance for the shameless merchandising that is going on with this saga...
 
And I would be more than happy to take responsibility for you funds, but I can barely manage my own. LOL

Oh no disrespect! I totally understand! Heck when I left the store I thought, "Did I really just do that?!?" I came home and was telling everyone I was an idiot for doing it! haha
My bf just looked at me and rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything because he knows better (smart man)
But I only need to spend 40 more bucks and I get something for 15% off! YAY! haha

Oh, well maybe youre not the right person for the job! lol. I mean I know youd go out and spend it shamelessly on "Team Edward" and "I heart Edward Cullen" shirts! Or you'd go buy tickets to NYC so you can stick notes on Robs car!

haha

Lol! I have to buy 2 more items to get my 15% off. My daughter and I share the hot topic card. Lol!

Oh CHEATERS!! lol
You can have two of mine! I wonder if they're transferable!
*ponders*
But, you must promise to get an AMAZING twilight shirt with it! haha. I def would! =D I want the Twilight bags but couldn't find it in me to spend another 10 bucks! =( lol

Lol! I want the bag. That's pretty bad. Huh? My 13 year old daughter like getting green day and other band t shirts and her 32 year old mom buys a new moon t shirt. we laugh cuz we can share clothes. Lol!

LTCB hands head in shame......
: )

YAY! At least I'm not the only one! =D
It's not bad, we just have good taste! (At least that's what I tell myself) Gotta keep up on the new trends! =D
Oh my sister loves Green Day, but she'd rather spend her money on Twilight with me! =D My sister and I are sharing our Twilight shirts, so I guess I have more than I named because she spend 40 bucks the day we went shopping! YAY for Twilight shirts! haha

Oh, and don't feel ashamed! I think you're normal, and guess what! That's all that really matters! haha

Thanks KOG!
Hey and all Twilight stuff is on sale now.
For the love of Twilght!
Lol!

Oh! Thanks for feeding my obsession now!
*grabs credit card*
For once I'm happy it's Sunday and the mall is closed! Or else I'd be there spending my money right now!
Maybe I should put you in charge of my money in stead of effing! lol

Lol!
I look for sales and tell my self this will be on sale soon so I kind of gamble and wait. KOG I have a feeling if we were to shop together the whole store would be wiped out! Lol!

Oh and the worst is when it's on sale and you're like, well it wont be here when I come back, so I HAVE to buy it!
It just never ends!
Oh we def would! Lets try one day! =D
And then we can trade stuff too!
Sharing is caring! =D

I know how to ease your conscience - gimme some of your stuff!

xxoo - KOG

Love,

OhE

Dearest OhE!

Keep dreaming girl!
I'm keeping my Team Edward stuff all to myself!
neener neener neener
*sticks tongue out*
Go spend your own money!
(Oh and pick me up something while you're out! =D)

xxoxo much love!
KOG

LOL...
*whispers to KOG*
Me TOO
*looks around for Effing*
I have two copies of the Twilight 3 disk deluxe edition... LMAO... I have tonz of shirts... tonz of pins... a couple of posters... the Edward blanket (my bro gave me that for my bday)
*ducks before things get thrown at her*
... the sweetheart candy... Catherine's book... oh crap I've even made stuff myself... LMAO... and... um... I'm not ashamed of it either... LOL... *shrugs* It's just the way we are... lol... I'm just glad I'm NOT alone... wooohoo
*hi5ves KOG*

Lmao! Uh oh Ceci! You might be worse than me! haha
But that's ok!
*Pat's Ceci on the back!*
Give me one day at hot topic and and I'll get there! haha
*high fives Ceci back*
YAY for you! I want an Edward blanket. I'm determined to get Kim1524 to send me Edward Bandaids for her home! How awesome are Edward bandaids!??! I want I want! lol

*gasps*
Crap... then... um... I guess I really DO have a problem, huh? I mean, I'm just 21 and I can healthy-obsess over stuff like this, right?
*please say I'm right*
LOL... I was shocked my brother (who makes fun of my obsession, especially of my love for Eddie/Rob) bought it for me... weirdo!!
So.. WAIT! WHAT!?! Edward Bandaids!?! Are you serious!?
*screams to Kim*
I neeeeeeddddddddddd ittttttttttttt!!

Lol... thx for the support... haha!

Hey well if you can healthily obsess about this then I can for sure! 20 isnt far off! WOO! lol Don't worry! You don't have a problem! At least it's not like drugs or anything! Twilight is a healthy obsession!
That was nice of him though! He knew you would like something like that!!!
I KNOW!! They're AMAZING!!! I want them! But they're only sold in England! BOO!!!
Lets get Kim! And make her send us some! =D

ahem ....
*looks at KOG with disapproving eyes*

Dont you mean ...Emmett Blankets and Band aids??

Oh...yes! Yes! You're right!
What was I thinking?!?
I need some Kellan news! I'm all messed up! haha

*goes to watch Kellan video*

Its ok hun .. I forgive you. I can understand how you've been going through some withdrawals ..next time .. well .. its silent treatment for you .. or whippings with KL .. not sure yet. (notice the spelling ...)

NO! Not the silent treatment!
Whippings with Kellan?!?! Now you're just pushing it!

But i'd def rather you not talk to me than you or anyone else get close to my Kellan! (Unless I'm doing the whipping of course! =D)

So goodbye good friend! =D haha

hardee har har :P

whippings .. think about it .. frig .. do I have to spell it out? I was going to damn you, for eternity .. with Kellan .. and whippings ... think of an alternate meaning for whip .. and cream .. get it?

dear lord!! LOL

Uh, tard talking right here! =D
"Say it, out loud! SAY IT!!!!"
ok but anyways back to the point!
I actually thought that at first, but since when do you ever want to do something nice for me? So I figured that was out! haha =D
But I mean I still pick Kellan! And whipped condiments! lol
So, goodbye good friend! =D

haha (sending love)

New avatar? Good one though! :)

hehe... thx ;-)

wow your awesome .. I love you effing .. you are the best ever ... i would never say anything mean (**mod note - ok, so this quote is moderated .. thought I would take our ashleigh's apparent immaturity!!)!
like honestly, you'd want to buy your favourite band shirt and the posters and other merch they come out with, i would. so how's this any different except that one is a band and the other is a movie/seriesofbooks.
get over it, they want to make money, who cares?

i bet when you were a kid you wanted all the toys that your favourite movie came out with, this is no different.

what a ____ (removed immaturity)

Mod note - like .. oh.my.gosh .. i am so cool

**sweet smile**

Hey, Ashleigh....

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you.....I had to go an entire day yesterday without some random person calling me names for no other reason thatn complete immaturity....

For a second there I was thinking that I would get to have a peaceful time here on nmm without some random person lashing out like a 8 year old....

So, "Thanks" - now that you have done that for me, I can go on until tomorrow when the fun will start all over again!!

**raises glass of wine**
...Cheers!!

oh, wait...

**thinks about maturity factor while reading Ashleighs comment**

um, better take this instead...

**takes wine out of Ashleighs hand and gives her Grape juice**

Drink up, girlie...


lol

Hey effing how many is it now that have insulted you on here you should keep a list?

Passes effing a glass of wine and some unicorn biscuits strait out of the oven, enjoy

*Hope they make you feel better*

I am not sure..I lost count...

But, you are right, I should totally do a "Random Acts of Rudeness" scrapbook...

LOL


**eats biscuits and drinks wine**

Thanks...this is really good!!

effing, do you have an "insult me" sign on your forehead? lol

Or is that secretly you? lol What better way to gain attention then by insulting yourself, then fighting back with yourself. xD

Just kidding!

I probably would have blown a gasket by now, people are so effing rude! :P

LOL...I dont know what it is that attracts them to me, but at least they are entertaining. LOL

that's true...but some aren't very creative in their insults. they need to at least go to an insult school. before picking a fight, seriously.

tell me about it..I would like somewhat of a challenge every once in a while. LOL

exactly. lol

If I hear someone say "your childish" or "pathetic" or "looser" one more time, I'll scream. At least use an insult that's not from kindergarten! lol

What, no 'yo mommas'? when did adult insults become so hard to say. lol

it's like the convert to children when trying to pick a fight. xD

Ha!
 
I am just gonna start sticking my tongue out at them and saying "I know you are, but what am I?"
 
LMAO!!
 
The least they could do is stick around after their insult....but, nooooo...the comment and run away...lame chickensh*ts....LOL

I agree 100% The grey faces are pathetic! Wish they could get enough manly parts (must watch myself for mods...lol) to stick around and take it!

But don't worry girl! You're not alone in the grey face attacks! I was once told by a grey-face that I had the intelligence of a 12 year old when I was talking to 4tw! I'd like to see a 12 year old do as well in college as I do!

Stupid grey faces! BOO!

Ok I'm done! And I'll help you with the scrapbook if you'd like! =D haha

Yes, stupid Insults deserve stupid responses.

* Joins you and sticks out my tongue*

They are a bunch of cowards, aren't they? lol

You could just *stomp your foot and pout* like a girl on tv. LOL

But there is no "effing" way....

*WAVES EFFING BANNER*

LMFAO!!!!! I finally come out from under the duvets and check this site and what's the first thing i see?....GREY FACE vs EFFING!! LOL Its nice to see that we can all get along so nicely and, uh...peacefully
*waves Team Effing banner*
GO ON EFFING!!! YOU TELL HER!!!
*goes back under the duvets*

LMAO!!

Dude.. rock on.. because I've had little immature girls say that I have no brain or heart for the littlest of things I've said.. it's insane.

holy .. that girl was OWNED

haha, I know! lets see if she shows her grey face ever again!! lol

*scratches head in an attempt to be tactful and gives up*

Wow you're (note the correct spelling)... a poser. And clearly new to this site. Otherwise you would recognize your error in a) being hateful on a friendly site and b) lashing out at Effing like you did, Gray Face.

And so in order to be consistent with my message to you, Ms. Tween, I feel the oh-so-bothersome need to follow this comment up with a colon accompanied by a close-parenthesis or perhaps a lower case "p" --- I think I prefer the latter. :p

Okay, I've seen people call people gray face on here a lot... and I'm missing the joke.. it's probably something really obvious and I'm probably stupid for asking.. but... can you fill me in anyways??

They're people who haven't registered. They have the default gray face for an avatar. They're usually just passing by in their lonely Saturday night google search of Twilight. I only pull out the Gray Face on the haters. You're registered, but I highly recommend replacing the gray face. RPatz avatars are especially welcome. Lol!

I dunno how. I'm not a complete moron on the computer but if someone could tell me.. I would.

1) Click on the gray face next to your name.
2) Click on "Account" in top right corner.
3) Click on "Profile" near top left.
4) Click on "Change user pic" below gray face.
5) Follow instructions.

Enjoy! :o)

I hope all of the registered "grey faces" see this and follow suit... So they don't get their feelings hurt when people are ranting about the guests... Good job with the instructions! ;)

Nevermind!!! I figured it out.. AND it's shameful how easy it was.

You must've done something wrong. Your avatar is a picture of Emmett. Jk Lol!

She hasn't done ANYTHING wrong! She just has good taste! haha

I'm glad youre no longer a grey face! YAY for you! =D

Ha ha. Very funny. LOL. Wouldn't it be weird if my sn is EmilyLovesEMMETT and I had a pic of silly Edward (kidding, don't throw stuff at me) instead of my big strong hunk of a man Emmett..?

I'm with you! That would be rather silly!
(Emmett is better to look at anyways! =D)

haha!

Too true. :-)

*reaches for bag of glitter and has a change of heart*

Ok, I won't throw glitter at you although I think you could use a good dose of sparkles. Lol!

Good deal!

Dear ashleigh.... What put your panties in a bunch! See maybe you missed the fact that 98% of us are friends here and we talk respectfully to each other even if we may not agree. Very Immature you are my dear!


RUDE RUDE!

you really shouldnt come on this site and be so rude, there are ways of putting your point across without being impolite and offensive.

If you can't be nice on here then get off, we don't like rude people like yourself on here. Like 30 said...we're all friends on here and if you don't want to be one, GET OFF!

Ashleigh.... the tweens in the chat room miss you. Time to go back.

LOL

Ashleigh you do not have to be so defensive about this. Effing has her opinion...you have yours. If you wanna spend all your money on merchandise ...thats fine. You don't need to be calling her pathetic because she is old enough to recognise that the people in charge for making and selling the merchandise don't do it out of the goodness of their hearts for the fans, but out of greed and knowing that it will fill their pockets.

My guess is that the little girl probably wants to be a merchandise seller when she grows up.

I'm in shock with the rubbish you said!
This is a respectfull place, even when we have different opinions!
If you can't handle it, GET OFF!

What an immature girl you are...

Don't you ever come here to offend other people, specially Effing!!

I bet there are a lot of twihaters websites where you can be very happy, so, don't come here trying to pisse us off...

you're the pathetic one! so do you own all of this stuff or what? i've always thought of hot topic to be "a poser store that sometimes has good shirts from good movies" if you go to that store on a weekly basis to see what trend they are currently stealing, and in turn making tacky, then just stay there and when your old enough maybe work there. we don't take well to disrespectful little tweens here. go get a life or pretend to have one somewhere else.


if anyone else shops religiously at hot topic, sorry if i offended you.

um...im a tween..so i take little offense. but, im not disrespectful acus i agree with you 100% on the she's pathetic...and she doesnt represent my name fairly well either..

i'm not talking about tweens like you! you're wonderful ^_^ ! i'm talking about people that just come on here to bash other people or disrespect others in an immature way.

you know, people appreciate kind words of RESPECT.. you don't have to agree with anyone and/or with anything for that matter, just say it in a nice way.. and what's with the rudeness anyway? jeez! a simple advice: better take it off from your system, girl!..

Hi, Gen! *hugs* guess I was an hour late... Just came back from watching Transformers 2... *AWESOME!* :D lol

There are better ways of getting your opinion across. There is no need to be disrespecful to someone who doesn't share your opinion. When you are older, you will understand that.

If Effing is a loser, you're probably a bigger loser.

Enough said.

errr...Thanks?

LMAO!!!

;)

errr... Welcome?

*blushes sheepishly*
Patience with highly immature gray faces isn't my specialty... ;)

Lol

hi rach! :) umm, sorry i wasn't able to reply to you right away..

so, how was your night out for a movie? transformers 2 must be great, i haven't watch it yet but i saw the trailer.. dang! it was so great!! im so excited to see bumblebee!!! weeee!! lol

Is your temper tantrum over now?

Like others said, you don't have to agree with what another poster says, but please refrain from calling them a pathetic loser in the process. If you can't play nice, don't play at all.

Honestly i didnt wanted to comment just because i dont feel like making something else to a comment made by someone who doesnt even takes the time to register. This grey-faces are cowards who doesnt care what they say because in the morning they can be anyone else, this is really a friendly site, i "know" effing and i can really relate to her comments! now, out whit the grey faces, and from now on i can deffinetly tell you that i could mind less what they says because i usually dont talk with chickens, and les with peoble with the brain capacity of a chair XD. GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!

Why, good morning!
I know..it's pretty obvious that people like that just come on to stir things up and then dart for the door. I didn't want to dignify her little fit with a reply but I've never been big on self-restraint.

lol

Oh, now I get what "grey-faces" means.. I think that's a little rude. I certainly don't think I'm a coward, I've been commenting on this site for months. I've always been respectful to people on here and I simply don't have the time or the knowledge to give myself a cute Edward Cullen pic as my avatar or whatever it's called (I sorta tried once and because I couldn't figure it out right away I gave up). That's simply unfair. Come on now, as a Twilight fan, you're better than that.

I think people can tell whos who on the "grey face" scene... We all come on here religiously and we can usually tell who is a regular... I think the "grey faces" they are referring to are usually guests... Not registered people without a pic...

Sorry on behalf of the people who offended you... I am positive that they were not referring to you...Glad you got a pic by the way and what a nice one! ;)

I STILL don't understand who wastes time going on Twilight fansites and wastes time doing a guest name, just to come on here and insult people. lol

It's just such a strange way to spend time.lol

Yea, you're probably right on that one. I've def. been attacked by unregistered users.. and they've said the most outrageous things..

Oh and thanks. I like it too :-)

You're welcome!

I have only been attacked once by a grey face and it was the most random thing ever! I was cursing Stephanie Pratt's existence and called her (Stephaine) a loser and the grey face started yelling at me cause they thought I was talking about Stephenie Meyer... It was a post about Stephanie Pratt so I was really confused a to why they would think that...random...

Yea my worst one was on the Coldplay post.. I'm not the biggest fan of Coldplay (I don't hate them, just don't love them like lots of people) and I said something like.. Coldplay, to me, is a little overrated and one said "You suck" and the other said I had "no brain or heart". I was just shocked. It was ridiculous.

Yea that is ridiculous! I like them a lot, but come on everyone has a right to like who they want to!

I always get a "you're nuts" (not on this site) for not liking Dave Matthew's Band... I just dont like their music... I just tell people that I dont like them cause they dumped their crap on that tour boat! haha!

Oh, I figured out how to do it just now. I guess you can make fun of "grey-faces" now, with little objection from me.

Ha, I was just writing down step-by-step instructions for you, but you beat me to it.
Nice picture!
I am shocked that I was able to figure it out when I came on here.LOL

I know, it's an exciting day for me, indeed! LOL.

Hi ELE, of course i wasnt talking about you or evferyone register at all, you well know that usually the unregister comm are made by people that just being mean with everyone elses. my bad if i made you feel like you ore anyone who doesnt deserve it, were one of those "grey-faces" before, i didnt mean it. BTW, beutiful avatar ;-)

No prob! I get what you mean. Thanks!! It's actually the first pic I found.

well girl, if thats the 1 one, i'd love to see the others ;-)

You must be new to this site because we don't insult people around here. Your insulting Effing and she is my friend. We re told to be nice to the grey faces around here but it's kind of hard when you come on here and start with the name calling.

Maybe grey faces should be mod too.

Have a good day!

**sing song voice**

GOOD AFTERNOON, LTCB!!!

**hugs**

awww, you are my friend too, and I love ya!!

**puts on my RobTCB t-shirt**

...I will totally support your team now......at least until the next Remilie post... LOL ;)

Woo Hoo!
Looking nice in that RobTCB t shirt!

Go team RobTBC!

Lol!

I agree with all of what girls said, this is a site to post up comments, but nice ones, I know some may sound mean, but they're not we girls like to joke around about stuff just to get some laugh, but we usually notice when some people aren't joking around and Ashleigh that wasn't kind of you to insult Effing like that, I know it's your opinion, but honestly there was a kinder way of rephrasing your thoughts. And as mentioned before WE ARE ALL FRIENDS!!! and there is no hate between friends...and I know I'm no one to be telling you what to do, but if you ever return, it would be nice of you if you gave Effing an apology.

well its been hours and theres no sign of her so i guess thats the last will be seein of her!! every1s scared her off!!!lol

lol after seeing her profile, she rarely goes on oh well as long as she stops the insulting im ok with that lol

Wow, Ashleigh..
Before you judge people maybe you should get to know them.
How do you know Effing would wear a shirt of her favourite band?
(Would you, Effing?)

I, personally, do not believe in the cash cow industry. Also known as promotional items (posters, calenders, t-shirts... other miscellaneous crap)
I do not support my favourite bands/musical geniuses. I do not support my favourite movies... nor would I support my favourite book.

I do believe that this is just a bunch of people capitalizing on the fact that children have access to credit cards.
Half the items have old pictures. The other half are pointless.
The shipping costs are most likely atrocious (profit), and they probably tax you on "extra shipping insurance".

The only thing I would EVER buy Twilight series (besides the original books, and the movies (not the new edition "special edition" movie books. Blah)) would be a keychain stating "What a stupid lamb." with a design of a lamb. I would not pay more than $2 for this item.

I mean seriously, who needs EDWARD CULLEN SPARKLES.. I'll go to the dollar store, thank you.

Most of these items are around to get the attention of young girls who have access to credit cards. They have no purpose and no money actually goes towards the Twilight series (unlike with promotional items for bands).

Nice try though, Ashleigh. But put your big girl panties on and try again.

almost wet my big girl undies!!!!!

go girl

OMG!!!

LMAO!!!

I do not know who modded that comment, but it was friggin hilarious!!


**still laughing**

I have no idea who did that either ... weird .. huh ...... hum......

*notices Moderated comment*
ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.....................................................................................Still On The Floor!!!!................LMAO!!!
*high five to the Mods*

HA!!

That has got to be the best moderated comment EVER!!!

LOL

lol I've thought about it sometime. About all the merchandise that's being sold. I can't even have any of em. Not unless I buy em online. Because I don't live in the US. Which will be very costly. I love the books and the movie and some merchandises but I wouldn't want to have everything I own got to do with Twilight. People already think I'm a Twilight freak without it ;D

Ha!

Well, i have the books and the movie and that is about it...

none of this other merchandise peaks my interest...

Think I'll wait till they can sell clones of the cast before I'm interested in miscellanoeous merchandise!

LMAO!!!

I'll wait with you ;-) lol

Me too! I want my very own cloned Edward . Do you think my husband will mind? LOL!

Get him a cloned Alice and Im sure he'll leave you and Edward2 in peace!

Lol! I would take Alice away and want to go shopping!
: )

I completely burst out laughing when I read your post! Nice one, Sax!

Lmao:)

I would want to clone all the Cullen boys and just take them everywhere w/ me.

(Kind of like "Mary had a little Lamb" but w/ hot guys and minus the lamb) lol

I would so be interested in buying the real Rob lol, but I'm sure it will be a pretty high fortune

Lmao! So true. I would be interested in buying the real Rob, too. LOL.

I wouldn't mind waiting. :)
It'll be worth it. LOL

Yep, just imagine placing the order form

Item - Cherlie B - Quantity 1
Item- Peter Facinelli - Quantity 1
Item - Ashely G - Quantity - 2 (everty girl needs two good friends!)

Good idea, I should start ordering too, before everything is sold out.

Item- Edward Cullen- Quantity 2, just in case something happens to the other one. :)

Item- Emmett Cullen- Quantity 1, he makes such a good big brother!

I agree. Almost all of the merchandise looks like something a 9 year old would want. I would be pretty embarrassed if I brought a date home and he saw an Edward Cullen jewelry box haha... I'd be single forever.

Here, here! I'm all for stimulating the economy but not via Jacob Black charms or wanna-be-Bella hair clips.

Besides, if I buy the Edward metal photo frame, I'll have to buy the KStew black skinny jeans and I just don't have the legs for those....

Same, books and movie. ;)

3rd here...book and movie.

Crap, I lied....I have the books, movie AND the SOUNDTRACK!
Damn, guess i'm not third then..

**whispers**...I have the soundtrack, um...but downloaded version that I paid absolutely no money for, does that count?!

lol

It TOTALLY counts.

*bows at effing and her ability to have thwarted the Cash Cow, at least once*

It counts!! I have those three... and the score... and a keychain... :'( It is hard to resist sometimes!

Well I have the books, movie and my New Moon T shirt which I wear with a knot on the side. Lol! Kidding about the knot. But that's about it.

It's all about making money! I draw the line at my very own real Edward. Now that's a good investment. Lol!

all i have is the 2-disc dvd thingy, and the books. but on my zune i listen to 2 songs, and their from paramore...

Unless it is the Edward blow up doll then I think many women would be in line for that one.. ;-)

Since the real one would be a fortune.

hah! i live in the uk so i haven't been able to buy any of the merchandise either. and people have also come to the conclusion that i am a twilight freak. but who cares! a lot of people say they haven't even read it or seen the movie or anything then they read it and they get hooked too so they're all hypocrites.

Couldn't they have made something less tacky?
Yes... books, DVD and soundtrack... that's me sussed :)

seriously.....hair clips? Now if they come out with Pez dispensers, I'm in!!!! lol ;)

See.. I could see maybe the Cullen family crest being a pretty hair clip.. you wouldn't exactly know what it is right away... (or maybe some people would), but I would still just see it as something a very young girl would wear..

Exactly! Like I'm trying to think what age I'd have to be to wear them....probably 12.... they need to come out with items that appeal to people besides tweens. I really can't think of anything right now besides Rob in the flesh......

Seems most of the merchandise is gearing toward the younger audience. *sniff sniff*

No offense to any younger members on here! :-)

As a reader for over 2 years, the merchandising does seem a little "overdone".

I know... I am too old to be wearing most of that stuff.... Although the last time I went to HT, they had a cute HP shirt that was maroon and just said "Muggle" in white letters....and I wanted it soooo bad!!

*hangs head in shame*

There is some really cool HP merchandise.. I would love to have a shirt that says " I didn't get my letter to Hogwarts so I am moving to Forks" .. but of course, I would probably never have the nerve to wear it in public...

*a closet case Twi-nerd*

Haha! I would totally sport that shirt! You could make lots of money off that idea! Better go get a copyright! :D

Ha! That's too cute. I would absolutely buy that.

And you know what, only fans would understand the Forks part so there should be minimal eye rolls from people.

Bonus!

Yeah I could see me wearing that shirt on casual Fridays at the school.

Half my students would understand while the other half would look all confused.

Funny, those are the same expressions the people I work with have all the time.

LOL

That's true about only people that have read Twilight would get it. Good point! Get it!

Oooh!!! Pez dispensers! Count me in too! LOL :D

Did you happen to see the Edward Cullen Sparkling Body Glitter? LOL

I was like seriously? ...maybe if your boyfriend/husband wanted to dress up as Edward for Halloween. LOL

This whole merchandising thing is funny....I guess if I was a silly teenager again I might fall for it. LOL Thank god I'm way past my youthful days.

are you serious?! that's something i never thought i'd see...

"and NOW ladies, YOU TOO can have your boyfriend sparkle like that beloved vamp in the sun!"'

woooow. lol

Yeah right.

'Cause someone's BOYFRIEND is gonna wear body glitter

*rolls eyes*

Oooh how MANLY. I can see all the guys lining up now...just to try some body glitter on...haha

And us chicks....

We already sparkle!

Yeah my guy would never go for that! haha!

Oh no! That's horrible! So....you're saying I could skip the whole being bitten in order to turn into a vampire. Instead I just put some of this goo on me - and INSTANTLY, I'll sparkle and become a vampire. Wonderful! :)

i'm a silly teenager :) and i'd quite happily buy those bobby pins. but i would have to draw a line at the jewellrey box and necklace because frankly, thats just sad

Hahaha... I dunno.. there's something kinda fun about that... I still think it's little kid-ish.. but it's kinda cute at the same time. I'd personally never ever wear it unless it was a halloween type deal.. and even then, i dunno.

MOOOOOOO!!!

I feel the same way...

Gah I love beef...good thing they have cows in TX!

teeheee yay texas!! ^_^

YES! Yay Texas!! It's the best state ever!

yessssss it is!!!! LOL
yeeeee haaaaaaa
lol

LMFAO! You are so right EFFing, I'm sick to death off the constant things being brought out, and even if there is new stuff coming out shouldn't it be New Moon related, its so tacky but I suppose the teeny boopers love it LOL

Ha!!

For some reason your "teeny boopers" comment cracked me up.....

**still laughing**

ohhhhh.....I need coffee!

**goes to kitchen to make coffee**

lol

LOL.

You will like this btw. Rob Pattinson playing Basketball - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJr1oiFtqOo

lol. Thanks for sharing... ;)

Wow, he looks like he's about 16 years old with that hairdo.

I know it's just a scene in the movie, but I felt rather embarrassed for him anyway doing all that frantic dribbling and shooting.

LMAO

LOL

So funny, i know that he's just playing a character, but i almost feel sorry for his clumsiness :P

I know he is playing a part, but hasn't Rob said he has no athletic skills?

Bless his heart! That was cute!

Lol you will like this then. hes soo geeky. lol. but you cant help but love him anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcE9sv_O33M

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3-nHD-AyuQ

I watch some of the movie last night and it is like really awkard to wactch because we know what he is like now.

LOL

Perfectly adorkable!!

Chooking on dust x3 haha...He is adorkable there. He said he had to down play his guitar skill...it's funny because even here where he shouldn't be very good he sounds good haha.
I saw the movie and he's great there...he really can do comedy.

Yeah, I think he said he lied about sports that he plays when auditioning for the Cedric Diggory role...
He's not athletic...but who cares...
I'll take him just the way he is....
Hot
Honest
Gorgeous
Genuine
Beautiful
Nice
Looks good in anything/everything...especially one very HOT pair of button-fly jeans/RayBans/in-expensive T-Shirt/Black Nike's with the white swoosh....
Geeze...he could be a well paid spokes person for just about anything.....
Did I mention that I love him?

LOL I think you got everything covered! I don't care either, just like I don't care about the damn abs!!

He's perfect in my opinion!

Did I mention that I love him too? lol

Haha yeah, but yuo can see he's missing it on purpose...anyone can shoot some hoops.
I think he's a little too hard on himself about his abilities, he can be athletic, in GoF he was diving a lot and he did a good job.

I agree. I would never have assumed that based on GoF. To me, he did fine.

Btw, I'm horrible at shooting hoops lol!! It was so frustrating for my phys ed teachers because I'm 5'10" with absolutely no basketball skills at all lol!!

Yeah and he looked pretty good. In behind the scenes footage you can see it, he was really good in the water. To be honest I was impressed. And I totally forgot that maze running and fighting with Harry...everyone is joking about his running but there he looked just fine, totally weird lol

Hahahaha...well maybe not everyone can shoot hoops but you can imitate it..I mean the way you hold the ball and the knee position. You can totally see in How to be he is practically hammering that ball to the board haha...anyway his playing in that scene plus "I'm dominating" line has me in stitches every time I hear it haha.

thnks 4 that it was so funny!!!

LMAO he's bad at it lol I would so want to challenge him

lol, that was really funny and CUTE. "come on, i'm dominating" love his accent. hehe

This must be geared toward the tweenies. I'm a 37 year old woman and I would probably die of embarassment if anybody saw me walking around in an Edward Cullen t-shirt.
So many things to waste money on, so little time...

37 year old woman here also kristine8 and loving every Rob Pattinson/Edward Cullen moment I can get my greedy little paws on.

As far as merchandising... That's a tricky one. Where the heck am I supposed to hang a poster? LOL
I'm sure all my friends, family and guests would just LOVE to see R.Pattinson/E. Cullen posters in my family room or living room! And while I might love a t-shirt...I wouldn't get away with wearing it, unless I was doing yard work...and who wants to get it all dirty and sweaty? Well unless I was getting down and dirty with one Rob Pattinson....
*tries to refocus*
And while my husband has been somewhat tolerant over my obvious obsession...he would NEVER tolerate posters in our bedroom.
*cringes at possible reaction that might bring*
Now, if I could just convince him that my 6 year old daughter is obsessed with all things Twilight/Rob Pattinson related then I could buy up all the Cash Cow merchandise and display it all, proudly, in her room...but I don't see that happening any time soon.
*sighs*
Ah well.

Yes, this must remain a somewhat secret obsession. I've even removed the book jacket off of Breaking Dawn so that people at work don't know what I'm reading. Apparently though, that makes it look like a bible, so i keep getting asked why I'm carrying a bible around. It's NOT a bible, already!!

LOL

maybe to bed with that t-shirt.. but no where else for this mid-20s married mother of one...

I have seen my fourth and fifth graders with the tees, bracelets, and other merchandise..

Are you a teacher? I am and they were the ones that got me hooked!!

Yeah.. two years in NC (elementary ed). I just moved to MD due to hubby's work relocation so I am currently acquiring my licensure here while also pursuing a masters. I miss my kids though in NC. I have been reading the books for over two years and when the movie appeared, the students began to reveal interest. I have had parents ask me about the books which I am cautious in my opinion of a 10 or 11 year old reading BD.

I teach in KY and bought the Twilight Magazine and told the clerk it was for my students.... yea right

lol I saw this when I went to buy NM poster and shirt last week lmao

Lol I would never buy any of that stuff. They should do New Moon stuff. Seriously! lol But even then, I don't need to plaster myself with merch to be a Twilight Freak. xD

I wasn't even going to read this post because I saw the New Moon hair pins. *shakes head* Seriously?

You just said everything I was thinking.

I love your enthusiasm Effing... woohoo... now... um... I think I have to go....
*goes off to hide ALL her Twilight merchandise*

LOL you go effing :D

Like the hairpins! I wish they would've waited on the Jake necklace to get a pic with his short hair or a least the new wig! The wig from Twilight did him no justice! The New Moon one is waaaayyyy better!

Or with no shirt on...let's not forget the frenzy that will surely bring.
If they wanted these things sold out in one day...they should have done one with Jake all buffed out/no shirt.

I should go into merchandising..

I am sure the "Jake with the half-naked body" merchandise is on its way... LOL

and many teeny-boppers and women pretending to be purchasing for their daughters will be buying.. ;-)

You should! I bet they just have not been able to get their hands on the stuff yet... Although if Summit is the one holding the rights to the pics hostage then I dunno why... Im sure as soon as the movie is about to come out they will start releasing pics for "official" New Moon merchandise (besides the one shirt)...I think HT just has the rights to these older pics right now...thats why we keep seeing the same pics for everything...

Can't they wait until New Moon gets a little closer so that they'll have more pictures to go on? In the next few months I'm sure that Rob/Kristen/ and Taylor will all be taking more promotional pictures for the movie, so why can't they just hold off a bit?! I don't really want recycled images on anything they're just now putting out. They need to be gearing up for New Moon rather than still producing stuff from the first movie.

agreed. but i know they're just trying their hardest to capitalize on what they have left from the twi-hards during this intermission time between the two. seeing that old picture of jacob doesn't even make sense anymore--he looks nothing like that now, and even vamp girls such as myself would say it's definitely an improvement!! so yeah, new images please!

i love your avatar, everytime i see it i cant help but smile.

Rob sure has the cutest facial expressions EVER!!

thanks pattz baby! yes i agree, his faces are amazing.

i'm glad i can put a smile on your face! =)

I'm gettin dat fosho!

Does anyone else like superbad??

Anyway back to the subject hot topic..here I come!
Team jacob forever

Is it just me or does this merchandising feed into ideology that Twilight is only for the teen community?

Raise your hand if you are over the age 25 and still wear barrettes in your hair.

It really chaps me that people continually sneer that the series is for prepubescent females who will plug every single dime they have into the franchise. Shame on you media moguls for a.) taking a wonderful series that was never intended for teens and b.) using it to exploit them for money.

Come on Summit! Are you no better than Disney?

Now...if you have a pair of Rob's skivvies for sale...let me know! =0)

hearing you loud and clear Scaretl

haven't worn hair pins for mny a year.

It never cease to amaze me why Summit insist on marketing the Saga as for teens - dont they realise how much money they are missing out on?!

Hey Summitt - give us some grown up merchandise...NOW!

Yeah, anything that vibrates is a sure sell(and I ain't talking about the Edward doll). How about an Edward steering wheel cover..you could have your hands on him before and after work.

OOOOOOR that could work too.

Thanks Saxon! I really don't really even need them to make merchandise for adults...just stick to finding good scripts and making good movies.

I think one piece of information that has been forgotten is the books were intended for an adult woman to read. I remember purchasing my Twilight and New Moon book in the adult section; then when Eclipse was released it had moved to the young adult section.

I mean if my 28 year old brother likes reading the books then Summit along with everyone else should realize the audience consists of a vast age range. The cash cow as Effing said has been loaded and won't stop until after BD.

Or a black tee shirt, button fly jeans, black leather nikes? I'm all over it.

Yes, the merchandisers seem to forget that the series is based on the dream of an adult woman who initiallty wrote the book solely for herself, not a kid, to read.

And yes, I do sometimes wear barretts in my hair...but..um..it's really curly and you can't really see them...*cough*..OK, I just don't like having my hair in my eyes!! Geez...

LOL

I'm a big fan.....but I personally wouldn't go near this stuff. It looks a little cheap.

The hair clips look like they would slide right out, & the necklace......is more of an ID badge.

It would be nice to have some decent, discreet merchandise for older people , just for a change....... but thats pretty rare.

I've no doubt it will all sell though....

I agree... I love twilight but I'm 33.

Hanging a twelve year old in a bad wig around my neck may actually be so weird its illegal...

Sorry lautner fans but the wig...

to tell the truth i can live without those things, i can also spend my paychech in more interesting stuff than a hair pin, a jewlery box or a jacob necklase. I dont critizied who actually buys this things, maybe is easer to some people, thank god i live in colombia and we dont have none of those things, i just bought the movie, and all the books, so i cant really understand the need for owning every twilight merchandise.

We have the same name! well almost!!!!!

cute, at least i know you got a good taste when it comes to men ;-)

i think the clips are quite cute :)
maybe they are subtle enough, people on the "outside" wouldn't know you have the cullen crest on you!

on the other hand, dangling a playing card sized photo of jacob from your neck....

Wow..
I like the hoodie. I would only wear in the comfort of my own home. If I wore it outside, people might think im obsessed with Twilight!

*Re-thinks words, relization hits*

LOL...*whispers* but we are obsessed with Twilight!

LOL Yes, but there is something to be said for discretion.

We have jobs to maintain, and boyfriends/husbands to appease!

That is true...

*tosses Twilight sweatshirt to the back of the closet*

Ready to maintain my adult-ness!

LOL

*retrieves Kimberlina's sweatshirt and passes back to her*

Hey we all have our dirty little secrets. Just don't wear it when company comes over or when you're getting it on.

;)

I would probably get the hair clip thingys...
but not the other crap.

Im waiting for New Moon merch.
Sigh

I wish they'd realise that, instead of bringing out pointless twilight stoof.

those hair pins are so cute!
they would be even cuter if they had little wolves instead (;

I love the hair pins!! I want them!

LOL I Need To GO SHooping HAhahah!
I really Like the pins :P NiiCE
First??

&%$& I have no life I am second!!!

lol is okay im first hahaha

*sob* I know!!

I saw that!!

It's hard to have a life when this site is so d@mn addicting...LOL

hahah Right? and i though i was the only one is like i have to check every 5 minutes hahaha!!! XD

Nope you are not the only one!

RoFl! hahahaha Thanx :P

No you are def not the only one...LOL!!! I used to be on here a lot more but Life has been happening, so I'm kind of limited right now. I frickin love this site...LOL

Dayyyymn you too sis?????

ROFLMAO!!

hey girly, how are you doing?

I am good LEC - the usual waiting for the Pack pics!!

howz u been doing??

I'm not so good. I have had a sh!tty day!!! I need a Rob post to cheer me up!!! LOL!!! Never mind I can just break out my magazine that I got yesterday and look at all the sexy Rob posters!!! LMAO!!!

uh-oh... I am sorry LEC... I hope it will cheer you up..

*facepalm* of course it will!! DUH!

*hugs* to make it better

Yes it does cheer me up. LOL!!! He is looking so very sexy in the posters...HE LOOKS YUMMY!!! LMAO!!

*hugs IH2*

Thanks girl I needed that!!!

Miss you LEC!!! I hope you have a better day today!!

Thanks Kimberlina!!! So far my day is going well today.

*hugs*

nothing wrong with that....so close on a tay post! I miss being able to comment. I need to find a surrogate commenter for me whilst I am away who can comment on my behalf!

I love the box!

Does it come with a prize inside?

Ok...maybe not a prize...but more of a souvenir?

Robs RayBans?
Button-Fly Jeans?
Hoodie?
Rob himself?

LMAO!!! a gurl can dream hahaha!

*keeps dreaming...with a smile on her face*

I'll take Rob Himself...LMAO

I'll even take a Rob blow up doll!!! Fun times are to be had with him!!

I really have to stop drinking when I'm reading these comments, my laptop has has more diet coke explode all over it than actually what goes down my throat, I'm going to have to get a water proof cover for the poor thing LMAO

LMAO! That's what Hot Topic needs to sell, Twilight themed lap top covers!!!

Definitely, as long as it comes with the blow up doll.

I love this pic, where did you get this?

Ok I am still looking at pics here, w/o glasses which was a BIG mistake, lots of great pics. How I missed yours I will never know. Where did you get this one? I am panting like a dog in heat!!

LOL, it's a pic of him from the Oscars back in February. If you steal it and use it as your avatar, you will feel my wrath...and you don't want that...

Good luck picking out your picture!

Oh honey, I am making a scrap book and am looking for all I can find. I am looking for the one from dishrag and can't find it.

lol blow up doll!

That's exactly what a bunch of perverts need.

*Show's of my "My mind goes pervert for Rob" button*

But then again, my fellow 'Rob Pervs Anonymous' members won't be happy, if I fall off the wagon again. *sigh* :P

I'm so glad that you have decided to seek help for your Rob Perv-ness...I am not yet to that step. I'm still enjoying being a Rob Perv!!!

Admitting your a perv is the first step! ;)

I think I joined so I could have the button. lol

The blow up doll is looking more and more temping.

*dirty, dirty thought*

hahaha lucky i just got my paycheck cause it will be gone tomorrow for if there is anything out that is about the twilight saga be sure that you will see me at the register with anything and everything that they can sell to the fans ::::))))))))))))))))))

We are all going to be filing for bankruptcy with all the stuff they come out with...LOL

but is it not worth it ohhhhhhhhhhh yeah and every penny of it ;)

I just hope the cardboard box I'm going to be living in when I go bankrupt will be able to hold all of my stuff and be able to protect it...LMAO!!!

You better make space cause it looks like you will be having alot of roommates. ALL OF US lol

LOL...Yeah I guess I'm going to need a pretty big cardboard box aren't I. I guess I'm going to have to start collecting cardboard boxes from here on out so I can make one giant cardboard box out of them so we can all fit and have all of our stuff...LMAO

LMAO!!

*proudly wears her Jacob necklace, Edward tee tied with a knot, hoodie, Cullen crest hair pins, crest ring, Ray Ban sunglasses, skinny black jeans, eating Sweethearts all while trying to remain warm by the makeshift fire under the bridge next to the cardboard home*

Oh yeah I forgot :

*while role playing with the Edward/Bella Barbie dolls and sleeping on my Edward pillow*

Just a few items to find room for in that box.

Damn I think I need to get more boxes. LMAO

*runs all over town looking for boxes*

Alright I found more, but I still don't think I have enough. LMAO

Can we cut a little square in one of the sides? Because I like a view. lmao

You can do whatever you like. Just make sure you bring something to cover the windows when it rains. We don't want all our stuff getting ruined. LMAO

Good idea!

*Wonders why they couldn't have made a Cullen crest rain proof tarp along w/ the quilt* lol

You better buy the Twilight umbrella in case it rains.

haha! i love the clip thingys and the necklaces!! and if you go to their website they got new shirts, a lunchbox and a new hoodie with a picture of edward and bella! i need to go shopping first thing tommorrow!

OMG HOW CUTERS! i need to get those!!

freaking Twilight making go broke! gosh

hehe cant complain... loving everything about it

HOT TOPIC always have the bestest shizt ")

LMAO!!

I suck because none of this stuff sparks my interest...

I guess I like the Cullen Crest stuff, but not enough to buy it....i have other things to blow my money on, like bills and rent.

**sighs**...I hate it when my real life gets in the way of fun spending...

lol

Same here...I need something I can USE!!

Like...Twilight band-aids...blow up Robs...Rob on my underwear...yes the last one for sure!!

LOL I'm still waiting for the Twilight dog collar and lead, my dog sooo wants one..... um yeah.....

lmao

That's a GREAT idea...Cricket, Kali, and Bella would all have Twilight collars! We should go into business and make them...if only I knew how to sew...

Yes!! Bella with her little Bella collar, gah too cute!! I can sew Kim, I have a machine and everything... this is going to work!!

*raises Twilight Cullen Crest Wine glass*

To the business!

lol

*raises Robward Wine glass"

To the business!!!

No joke-I have seen Twilight band aids. Seriously...

I know what you mean *sighs* lol

Morning

yeah, me neither. The stuff is a little too mainstream for my taste. If I want to wear a tee-shirt...I don't want their faces plasted all over it....it would make me feel like I'm trying too hard to be a teenager again.....A simple "PROUD Fangbanger" on a tee-shirt would be nice...although I guess that applys to True Blood a little more than Twilight....hmmm....

ROTFLMAO

Ok, I would definitely wear that t-shirt! Start production now!

I can just see my Mom reading it and being really confused,"Proud Fangbanger? What on earth does that mean, dear??"
LOL

LOVE IT!! I am still waiting on the Twilight themed condoms...

oh wait!! This merchandise is for teens.. so never mind

*keeps the fantasy of La Push condoms in her head*

They could make one that feels really hot, and another that has a cooling sensation...

Hmmm, do I feel like a Jake tonight or an Edward?

lol

HALE YEAH!!! A Jake or an Edward.. HMMM... or maybe even a Jasper with all its pleasures...

Okay.. I better keep some of these images in my head

*crawls back under the covers*

LOL. Sweet dreams. You can't go wrong with those three!

I wish they had stuff with some of the new images on them...specifically the new book cover, which I love.

I'm going to go broke... in a matter of minutes now... XD

I WILL GET MY HANDS ON THAT BOBBY PIN !

Sparkle Unicorns! heeheehee....

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/LicensedGear/E...

ooooooohhhhhh....

SPARKLING UNICORNS! lol

I just may have to go buy that shirt! ;)

Yeah! Go get it! Go sport the sparkling unicorn shirt!

lol. I'm digging the hair pins... They're pretty... pretty... :D

They are! I used to wear hairpins all the time when I had short hair, but now with my long hair it just looks strange... *sigh*

I'll go get the shirt and you can get the hairpins! Yea shopping trip!

Sure sure... I'll take the pins... I wonder whether the shirt comes with complimentary unicorn cookies... yum yum.. ;)
I've been buying a lot of hair pins lately... I just dunno why... guess i have a new addiction now...

Wished they had a Team Unicorn shirt. lol

I think we should submit the idea! hahaha that would be so awesome and hilarious! and I will definitely take some complimentary unicorn cookies to! hee hee!

Buy One Unicorn Shirt Get A Bag of Unicorn Cookies Free! Such a brilliant marketing strategy... lol.

the idea of a unicorn shirt and a bag of unicorn cookies free is really brilliant... maybe you can earn a lot of money with the idea :D

short off topic: i just played Pet Society on facebook... does anybody know that "stupid" game (makes you addicted to it) and i got a UNICORN!! haha it was so funny because i was just so happy to get a unicorn and immediatley thought of twilight...i think thats why i was happy... okay i think i really have a problem *uff*

hey hey! You've got facebook? Mind adding me? plz plz plz... :D lol

of course i can add you. How can i find you? full name?

Rachael Wong.

Same avatar. :)

thanks, TTS... ;)

no problem, always a pleasure :D

OH Hale.. and it is "Charlie the Sparkling Unicorn".. I love it!!

*gets image of Charlie and unicorns*
*giggles at the La'Stache*

Think I will go to the gazebo now and relish in my fantasies.

Thanks for sharing.

haha! youre welcome! Yea La'Stache *giggles too*

Being an older fan, I tend to shy away from merch that is OBVIOUS. I do like some of the Cullen Crest items because they have a classic look to them. Clean, classic, and dark... that's my style. :-)