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Time to die.

I've held off for long enough -- The Halloween Countdown starts Monday!

If you're new to the site, here's how it works: Every weekday between Monday and Halloween, a new spooky article will be posted, covering both new-for-2007 Halloween stuff and tons of ghoulish goodies from yesteryear. I'm pretty happy with the amount of stuff I've found so far, especially considering that I've only really just begun to shop around.

I'm busy putting together next week's articles now, so enjoy the SNT!

Posted by Matt on 09/15/2007. E-mail me!

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yippie!

Chestnuts roasted by kb @ 09/15/2007 5:24 PM

Woo! First post for me and second post! Can’t wait for the Countdown, Matt.

Chestnuts roasted by AccidentalMartyr @ 09/15/2007 5:32 PM

HELL yah.Bring on the countdown. Is everyone picking out their Halloween costumes yet? I think I will be Sally from NBX-mas

Chestnuts roasted by citygirrrrrl!!! @ 09/15/2007 5:40 PM

Holy shit, I’ve never been this early on an SNT before. Anyway, WOO HOO! Is Jones’ black cat licorice new this year? Tried it last week and it was delightful. A little mild flavor though. As a licorice lover, I could have handled something stronger.

Chestnuts roasted by Timbo @ 09/15/2007 5:42 PM

I’m thinking either Michael Myers or a zombie. I’ve never been a fan of the full head mask, though, so I’ll probably be a zombie.

Chestnuts roasted by AccidentalMartyr @ 09/15/2007 5:42 PM

Timbo: Yes, that one’s new. One of the cans is sort of new, too, if adding “sour” to the title makes it new.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 09/15/2007 5:43 PM

Hell yes!!! The countdown is here! Finally a reason to get out of bed every day… I’ve been having a bit of a Matt jones since the Summer Countdown ended.

Chestnuts roasted by Fungusmungus @ 09/15/2007 5:44 PM

I’ve always wanted to be a gorilla.

Chestnuts roasted by mezzanine @ 09/15/2007 5:45 PM

You mean like the animal librarian sketch from Monty Python?

Chestnuts roasted by AccidentalMartyr @ 09/15/2007 5:46 PM

I’m still bummed that Jones didn’t make new flavors or at least bring back my old favorite, caramel apple. Ah well. PS IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!

Chestnuts roasted by Eddie Lightning Frog @ 09/15/2007 5:50 PM

Kinda sucks that I don’t get Jones where I live (Vegas). I used to practically worship the cream soda at my local 7-11.

Chestnuts roasted by AccidentalMartyr @ 09/15/2007 5:52 PM

Happy birthday, Eddie! Yeah, I wish they had, too. Who knows though…maybe they were more popular last year than we thought?

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 09/15/2007 5:57 PM

I’ve been stalking the Halloween aisles in all the stores the past week. And what the hell at Michael’s having atleast 2 aisles already dedicated to Christmas?!

So far the only thing I’ve bought is the Garfield Holiday Specials on DVD ($5.50 at Target!) and a bag of Autumn Mix…cause candy corn is only good when there’s big obnoxious, sugary pumpkins to eat as well.

Chestnuts roasted by Brian @ 09/15/2007 6:02 PM

Excellent!
It’s so nice to take a weekend drive and see very temporary signs marking the presence of Halloween stores. Just south of Interstate 94 in Milwaukee popped up a dome-shaped Halloween Express (I think) store on the WI State Fair grounds.
I am so looking forward to the countdown.

Chestnuts roasted by Thorzul @ 09/15/2007 6:07 PM

Both Target and Wal-Mart have an amazing Halloween selection this year. Coolest thing I bought (from Tar-J) so far: An Advent calendar for Halloween…a 13 day countdown to the 31st. You open up cleverly labeled tombs and receive dismembered gummy body parts. Awesome.

Chestnuts roasted by EtHM @ 09/15/2007 6:07 PM

They make Halloween advent calendars?

Chestnuts roasted by AccidentalMartyr @ 09/15/2007 6:09 PM

Will we be seeing a revamped Halloween jukebox this season???

Chestnuts roasted by EtHM @ 09/15/2007 6:09 PM

Awesome! Looking forward to the mass of nifty stuff!
I’m on a diet and have been since December so the candy being released is something I must avoid, but with a Haunted House attraction opening up for the season, and a Halloween shop as well, I will be set anyhow.

I may dress up as a dark knight type of character. I have my weapon, gloves, and amulet, but still need the main bit of clothing and makeup.

Chestnuts roasted by Bloodcat @ 09/15/2007 6:09 PM

They do this year. It is shaped like a coffin.

Chestnuts roasted by EtHM @ 09/15/2007 6:10 PM

BTW Matt, not sure if anybody’s mentioned, but the Jones Halloween soda has 2 new cans, 2 old. The new ones are red and yellow. Can’t remember the flavs. I’m guessing you probably already have ‘em, though.

Chestnuts roasted by EtHM @ 09/15/2007 6:19 PM

Monday sounds good to me, I’m still a little reluctant to start celebrating before Oct- but this feels like it’s about time.

Also, this week I built a tiny Freddy Krueger out of LEGOs. His glove is make from pirate swords and binoculars. Click th’ name to see!

Chestnuts roasted by GloriousKyle @ 09/15/2007 6:20 PM

I wait all year for the Halloween mayhem that goes down at XE. Can’t wait. Bring it!

Chestnuts roasted by Zombie @ 09/15/2007 6:23 PM

Oh holy mother of awesome, that is so what I needed to jumpstart my Halloween spirit.

Chestnuts roasted by AccidentalMartyr @ 09/15/2007 6:24 PM

The Halloween countdown. AWESOME.

I shall await.

Chestnuts roasted by Blake @ 09/15/2007 6:25 PM

awesome! i was afraid i’d be stuck with only imocks halloween content this year. – the king is back! show em how it’s done matt!

Chestnuts roasted by penmissile @ 09/15/2007 6:26 PM

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