Most people think that we (the collector media) go to Toy Fair for swag, which may be the case. (Stuff is sold on eBay here and there, and hotels generally run about $200/night.) This year, however, was a lean year. At Hasbro we received USB "thumb" drives with pictures of product, and that’s it. Well, not exactly… for our parched gullets, dried from cold weather and schlepping around on foot (which most of us don’t do) there were Hasbro branded bottles of water. Using an old Jedi mind trick (i.e. stuffing one in my bag) I managed to smuggle an extra out. So here’s one to add to the image banks…

And for you DIY types, here’s a scan of the label to print and stick on your own standard-sized water bottle. (Kids! Get your parents’ permission first!)

Right click and save image. Do not print from your browser!

And, of course, what would I be if I didn’t mention that Morrissey’s new "album" (as we used to call them) is out now on Attack Records. It is gently titled "Years of Refusal", and there’s even a bonus DVD included.

As a bonus (since I have to go to the post office with my head hung in shame) the first person who sends in a picture with the aforementioned "Years of Refusal" Deluxe Edition will receive the real-deal Hasbro water bottle pictured above. [This one is open to U.S. residents ONLY. Liquids are almost impossible to ship overseas. Sorry!]

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