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Brian has been collecting shirts for 15 years (plus sneakers, vinyl, ... but mainly shirts). He started going to shows in the mid 90s and quickly got hooked on crucial gear. Blame it on Bane or In My Eyes. He's still in a debate with Dalbec on who has the better Bane collection. As far as blog content, you can expect to see lots of weirdo late 90s tees and lots of newer, more recent merch from Brian.

Ending Soon – Invasion Strength Team

By b. murphy | Published 03/21/2010

A week before the “last” Floorpunch show, a group of dudes started talking up making Invasion shirts for the gig. Invasion was going to play a few songs, and tees sounded appropriate. A few designs were kicked around. Lots of fixing of “kerning” (if you know what the fuck that is, you are better off… Continue reading ».

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Earth Crisis Bonanza

By b. murphy | Published 03/21/2010

Do you like Earth Crisis? If you do, this guy is your boy. He is selling a hot dozen. Some are excellent, some are busted (breed the killers …).

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Whatever It Takes

By b. murphy | Published 03/20/2010

First, Happy Birthday to Mr Chris Casali. All around great dude. Everyone make sure to wish him a happy bday (you can hit him up at @collectionspace if you want). He loves Battery. Not nearly as much as Barrow or Blair though. And not sure anyone loved this era Battery as much as Blair. The… Continue reading ».

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Floorpunch Windbreaker

By b. murphy | Published 03/19/2010

The running joke used to be that “Europe AND Connecticut were 5-6 years behind everyone else.” I can’t vouch for Europe, but I’ve been to many shows in CT. During the late 90s, it seemed like kids in CT still thought it was 1993. So many striped shirts, big beads and jncos. Almost like those… Continue reading ».

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