ResidentMormon
84158
1905
60
Today is my 26th birthday. While I was home for Christmas this past year I told my mom about when I saw these books at Barnes and Noble when I was about 13 and how I have always wanted them. They have been in my Amazon shopping cart for literally 5 years but I could never justify the price. When I opened the package my parents sent me for my birthday, I squealed like a little kid on Christmas morning. I read the first few pages and instantly felt like I was 8 again reading these comics under my blanket with a flashlight. Thanks mom! You definitely delivered!
TL;DR: I received the best birthday present ever!
MakingplansforNigel
I have this exact same set that I bought before I had my son. He's now 10 and on his second go-round! Enjoy, and happy birthday!
dragonthc
nice, I have the complete farside. I love that book.
Drhuh
It's my birthday too! Happy groundhogs day to you as well! :D
RD84
Enjoy that bad boy! I might start reading mine again for no reason other than seeing this post.
NorbertDemeter
They are in MY shopping cart for the past 3 years, and I too can't justify the price beyond the fact that they make me feel good inside.
Nutzkiller22
I got one of these two years ago from my wife! I still haven't cracked it open. I still read the paperbacks I had as a kid.
Flacidfireworks
I wish people bought me nice things.
Withcharitytowardnone
Who's a good mom?? You are!
LSAH
I have the same boxed set. Very nice. It goes almost without saying that you and other around you will enjoy it thoroughly.
VillianIHaveDoneThyMother
My parents got these for me too... They are truly wonderful pieces of art... Enjoy your reading OP!
OSCgal
I've wanted those from the moment they were published. Awesome gift!
Serenitynow269
My brother got me the same thing for my daughter. So it's mine now my daughter can't have it
ResidentMormon
Last night I read these with my best friends daughter. She loved them so much she wouldn't let me leave, so we read until she fell asleep
HappyHooker
I bought this for my husband's birthday last year. He didn't want it and had me return it.
GroovePatrolOfficerScooter
My wife gave me this for my birthday a few years ago. It's amazing.
csullivan
Ohhbilly20444
BayRanger0418
My father also gave me one of these.
sarahisfergie
Oh man aren't they heavy as all get out?! I got mine a few birthdays ago.
SneakyPrawns
So jelly....
ThemGoodOleBoysWereDrinkingWhiskeyInRye
I got this exact same gift from my sister for Christmas! I love it!
ArdvarkRoticeryChicken
Bought the same box set a few years back. Pretty damn heavy isn't it? :)
BaronBallinghoff
Pretty damn sexy too.
ArdvarkRoticeryChicken
Oh yes, hundreds and hundreds of glossy pages featuring one of the greatest comics ever.
TheEdmontonMan
The prologue is one of the best parts too, talking about his inspiration for the comics and early versions
belex123
TalosGuideUs
Can I ask the price!
ResidentMormon
its $175.00 list price, but on Amazon it's like $100 bucks
TalosGuideUs
I man that's justifiable
Falorn87
+1 for Calvin and Hobbes. Would give more if I could. Quickly! Favourite Calvin alter ego? Spaceman Spiff for me.
EinsteinsFitAsAFiddle
Stupendous Man!
Californiaburritosareamazinghaveyoueverhadone
Tiger calvin!
BardockTheRebel
Spaceman Spiff all the way.
DeadliestBigfoot
T-Rex Calvin!
SpacemanSpiff0226
You rang?
Falorn87
Lol. You win.
SoMenSayThatImIntenseOrImInsane
Soooooo jealous!!!!
RedWingedBlackbirds
I squealed inside my head when I saw your gift! Congratulations!!
StarSauce
I thought there was four, not three
finallygottheusernameiwanted
Happy birthday, from someone with the same birthday (only a bit older)
Wuhu
Happy Birthday!
fruitytootyloops
And from me as well (only a bit younger)!
GeoTeacher
I once spilled juice on Bill Watterson
IWantedToBeCalledAdmiralAutismButItWasAlreadyTaken
So now he's Bill juiceson?
TallAndGeeky
Did he say, "I asked for a water, son"?
Mlalahoi
Man juice?
Californiaburritosareamazinghaveyoueverhadone
go on...
GeoTeacher
It was apple juice mixed with water
EnderChekholv
I took an art class from T. Lewis (creator of Over The Hedge) when I was 12ish...
darthbiscuit
Elaborate dammit
GeoTeacher
It was probably watered down apple juice
pumpkinknight
A mate of mine once got mocked by Pratchett. So envious...
ThatsFantastic
Story?
GeoTeacher
I was 2
mesogiria
Is he your dad?
GeoTeacher
Nope. I lived in the same town when I was a kid
biffyboob
Excellent story. +1
IWasToldThereWasCake
I laughed at this for longer than I care to admit
ThatsFantastic
That's fantastic.
kriskodisko
Why does my box set have four books?
ResidentMormon
Hard cover is 3 and paperback is 4
kriskodisko
Bummer, I was hoping I got 33% more Calvin and Hobbes