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April 10, 2013 By 44 Comments

Announcing the King Kong World Tour!

king kong world tour logo

It’s been a slow week and my mind got to wandering to an idea I’ve been wanting to put into action for a while. Gnomes do it, Stanley does it, Gandalf does it, Spock even did it–now it’s the big guy’s turn…

king kong world tour

King Kong is going on a looooong journey. His bags are packed and he’s headed to Skull Island Airport as we speak. But where in the world is he going?

If you would like to have Kong crash on your couch for a few days, add a comment below (make sure to fill out the email field so I can contact you).

Kong really wants to see the world, and it will be fun to follow his adventures every step of the way. If you have a blog, you can post some pictures of Kong’s visit and I’ll add an update here on Cool & Collected as well. If you don’t have a blog, send me the pictures and I’ll post them here on Cool & Collected.

Once people have signed up, I will ship Kong to his first stop along with the name and address of where that person should send him when his visit is over. I’ll keep track of his progress here on the site. You will be responsible for paying for the postage. Kong weighs in at a svelte 6.4 ozs. so shipping costs will be pretty low–he even qualifies for first class mail!

king kong world tour

So, if you want to take part in this fun diversion, and show Kong around your home town, leave a comment below!

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View the first stop of the King Kong World Tour.

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Comments

  1. Cliff says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Hey kong,

    Fancy hopping across the pond to the beutiful british georgian city of bath?

    Reply
  2. Collectibly says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    If you’re gonna travel the 7 seas, do pop by the sunny island of Singapore. 🙂 lotsa foods you’ve never eaten.

    Reply
    • Brian says

      April 10, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Singapore’s not too far from Skull Island, right? 😉

      Reply
      • Collectibly says

        April 10, 2013 at 4:13 pm

        Right around the corner! 😀

        Reply
  3. Todd says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Send Kong to PA. I’ll show him a good time!

    Reply
  4. Shawn Robare says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    My hand is raised, ooh ooh, me, over here!

    Reply
  5. 3B says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Miami is beautiful this time of year!

    Reply
  6. Rich (Fortune and Glory Days) says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Sounds like an awesome idea, I’m down!

    Reply
  7. Tommy says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Hah this is a cool idea! I’d gladly host Kong in Indy.

    Reply
  8. Brian [also] says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    all these exotic locations.

    i think Kong might want to hit the quiet suburbs of MA and relax.

    Reply
  9. BubbaShelby says

    April 10, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I’m in! I took part in Spockation years ago and it was a blast.

    Reply
  10. Kal says

    April 10, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    If you keep him from me I will have to hunt you down and write my name in your blood. You realize that of course. I will treat Kong like the King he is and he will find much love in the Tundra. Oh and I was kidding about the blood thing. More likely drown you in a barrel of maple syrup.

    Reply
  11. T-Rav says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Awesome idea, I’m up for it.

    Reply
  12. Monsterfink says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I got a couch Kong can crash on

    Reply
  13. GeekChunks says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    If Kong likes Indy after hangin’ with Tommy and wants to come back, send him my way!

    Reply
  14. Stacey Rader says

    April 10, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Kong would be right at home vacationing with my monster toys! And if he made it here the first week of June, he could be on assignment at HeroesCon! (Either way, we’d love to have him.)

    Reply
  15. LeAnn says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    I would be happy to host Kong! I am in SC

    Reply
  16. LasVegasYankee says

    April 11, 2013 at 11:11 am

    If Kong wants to visit Las Vegas, I’m in. If he comes in June, he can join me at the Vegas Comic Con.

    Reply
  17. kal says

    April 11, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Can we add a hat or cape to his outfit when we send him along or will a sticker on the box serve as travel brochure himself. You need to pack him in a metal case, I have the perfect one, so that people can add something to go along with him or add a sticker. Email me wil ya.

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    • Brian says

      April 11, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      Please do! I was hoping to scrounge up a suitcase or Hawaiian shirt, but my supplies weren’t up to the task. Kong is currently in the mail and has another destination lined up after that, but I think he needs to get to Canada sooner rather than later! I’ll bump you up in the queue. 😉

      Reply
      • kal says

        April 11, 2013 at 11:36 pm

        Thanks. I will email you the box I will put him in when I get him. It’s a lunch box from the Six Million Dollar Man. I will email you the pics.

        Reply
  18. Dex (@Dex1138) says

    April 12, 2013 at 6:46 am

    I can bring Kong to visit Salem MA

    Reply
  19. Cliff says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:33 am

    I can’t believe that i was not only the first to comment but i also offered an international destination which is a world heritage site and beautiful and i didn’t even get a reply!

    Not cool kong, not cool at all…

    Reply
    • Brian says

      April 12, 2013 at 10:38 am

      Don’t worry, Kong will definitely get to you. He’s going to chill here in North America for a bit, and then he’ll make the leap across the pond.

      Reply
      • Brian says

        April 12, 2013 at 10:39 am

        I wanted to work out the kinks before sending him too far abroad, but I’m definitely excited to see him conquer the world. 😉

        Reply
  20. Grey says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    How about a trip to the Windy City & attend the comic book show on 4/27 then visit the antique toy show on 4/28????

    Reply
    • Brian says

      April 13, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      This is going to be a tight deadline Grey, but I’ll see if we can make it happen. Is that C2E2 you’re talking about on the 27th? If so, be sure to check out the Vintage Toy and Pop Culture exhibit and auction. It’s run by Fong Sam, a fellow League member: http://www.c2e2.com/Whats-Happening/Events-R-Z/Vintage-Toys-and-Pop-Culture-Exhibit–Auction/

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      • Grey says

        April 14, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        Yes, thats the show plus an antique toy show on Sunday. http://www.chicagotoyshow.com/
        If we can make it work, send me a email & I will send you my mailing address & my agenda for C2E2.

        Reply
  21. John (Batcave Toy Room) says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:26 am

    You always come up with the greatest ideas Brian. Maybe Las Vegas Yankee and I can team and give Kong one hell of a Vegas vacation. Remember, what happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas…or does it.

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    • Brian says

      April 15, 2013 at 9:03 am

      Vegas will never be the same once Kong hits the West Coast. 😉

      Reply
  22. Wendyvee says

    April 16, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Looks as if Kong has a busy schedule … but I’d love to show him some roadside “wonders” if he can swing by for a visit with me 🙂

    Reply
  23. Newt says

    April 19, 2013 at 7:31 am

    I could give Kong a brief trip around. Actually, I could pick him up at C2E2, if that other guy gets him in time. These are good fun, I’ve done similar before, but never with a Kong.

    Reply
  24. Buzzchuck says

    April 21, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Hey, can I host Kong?

    Reply
    • Brian says

      April 21, 2013 at 10:55 pm

      Of course. Kong is making his rounds now, but he’ll get to you. Stay tuned!

      Reply
  25. crpechonick says

    April 26, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Is it to late to join in?

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    • Brian says

      April 26, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Not at all, but it might be a while before he makes it to you. Kong is a very busy primate. 😉

      Reply
  26. The Goodwill Geek says

    April 27, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Hey if he isn’t scheduled to make a trip to Maine already I will happily get a shot of him duking it out with Paul Bunyan or a lobster or some other such nonsense. I don’t know how I never noticed this when you originally posted it! But now that it’s the post the page seems to have frozen on (for me at least) I’m glad I finally saw it! This looks like it will be so much fun!

    Reply
  27. Chad E. Young says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:45 am

    King Kong has a bed to stay at here in Rochester! i’ll be happy to host his visit!

    Reply
  28. CT says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Kong is officially invited to join me in Tallahassee.

    Reply
  29. Tim L says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    King Kong is always welcome here in the Midwest.

    Reply
  30. Batfan says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:45 am

    He can come hang with me in Phoenix anytime 🙂

    Reply
  31. Slick McFavorite says

    May 10, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    We would love to host the big guy in the Mile High City. Along with Shawn, we kicked it with Mego Spock when Eclectorama sent him cross country and had a blast.

    Reply
  32. Brian says

    May 10, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Just a quick note to all those who have responded–you are ALL entered into Kong’s itinerary. I’ll be going in order for the most part, but keeping him in North America for a while– and then we’ll get to those awesome folks overseas.

    It might take a while before Kong gets to you, but he WILL get to you, unless he gets lost in the mail! Thanks guys!

    (It’s not too late to add your name to the list. If you want to host King Kong, just add a comment here expressing your interest.)

    Reply

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