Spider-Man Balloon Petition - Please Help!

[walternewell]

To those who are interested, here's the story. A few months ago, I wrote a petition with the intention of getting the Spider-Man balloon back into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, or failing that, put in a Marvel Comics-themed float in the parade. After a lull in activity, I have been making some considerable progress. However, I found out recently that DC Comics is in negotiations with Macy's, possibly to get their own spot in the parade. If this happens, there could be some problems in getting the balloon back into the parade. Now, I'm asking you, as a fellow Spider-Man fan, to sign my petition the minute you read this thread, and spread the word along to anyone and everyone you know who would be interested.

Here is the link:
http://www.petitiononline.com/mrvl2099/petition.html

Thanks for your consideration to this matter.:spidey:

[walternewell]

One other thing. Please feel free to post any comments you may have regarding my petition. Thank you.:spidey:

[MarvelMovies]

Signed!

Would you mind posting a picture of the Spider-Man balloon that was used before it was taken out of the parade?

[walternewell]

http://www.bigapplecon.com/include/0628-065836-01_P.jpgOkay, here it is!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...99 signatures, with comic-book artist Frank Cho adding his support! Keep on signing, true believers!:spidey:

[Chris Wallace]

http://www.bigapplecon.com/include/0628-065836-01_P.jpgOkay, here it is!
I mis that sight. I remember my stepmom waking me up on Thanksgiving morning just so I wouldn't miss the balloon.:spidey:

[MarvelMovies]

Awesome!

Thanks Walter for posting the image

The petition currently has 136 signatures, doing quite well

[3dman27]

the link doesnt work for me

[Doc_OCK_4MUGEN]

I signe and did my part... I just hope that this year when I'm stuffing my face with Turkey and Cranberry Sauce I get to see Pete floating down NY...

[3dman27]

I signe and did my part... I just hope that this year when I'm stuffing my face with Turkey and Cranberry Sauce I get to see Pete floating down NY...
and that as they say makes two of us:spidey: :spidey: :spidey: :spidey: :spidey: :spidey: :spidey:

[walternewell]

The current total is now...150 signatures! However, I'm starting to see signs that progress is slowing. Can we please try to pick up the pace a little bit?

[3dman27]

i seem to remember the original spidey ballon being damaged in a parade one year is that why it hasn't been around?

[walternewell]

To be honest, I don't know why they took it out in the first place. If there is anyone who knows, please feel free to let me know. In the meantime, keep showing your support!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now 182 signatures! Let's keep up the support! I also intend to get in touch with Marvel and Macy's this weekend, and I'll let you know what happens from there!

[3dman27]

To be honest, I don't know why they took it out in the first place. If there is anyone who knows, please feel free to let me know. In the meantime, keep showing your support!
i think i answered that in post#12

[Chris Wallace]

Have any of you ever known an onliene petition to be effective? I remember signing the one to get Sony to put mechanical webshooters in the movie (back when that actually bothered me) & we all know how that turned out.

[walternewell]

Have any of you ever known an onliene petition to be effective? I remember signing the one to get Sony to put mechanical webshooters in the movie (back when that actually bothered me) & we all know how that turned out.
This, Mr. Wallace, will be different, I can assure you. I certainly do not want to spend another Thanksgiving without the wall-crawler in the parade. In fact, I am going to get in touch with the people at Marvel and Macy's to get my point across. In the meantime, I'm going to keep the petition up for as long as I can until my goal has been reached. In the meantime, let's keep up the support, people!

P.S. Current # of signatures -- 188!

I'm a man with a plan, and I ain't gonna lose!

[Captivated]

This, Mr. Wallace, will be different, I can assure you. I certainly do not want to spend another Thanksgiving without the wall-crawler in the parade. In fact, I am going to get in touch with the people at Marvel and Macy's to get my point across. In the meantime, I'm going to keep the petition up for as long as I can until my goal has been reached. In the meantime, let's keep up the support, people!

P.S. Current # of signatures -- 188!

I'm a man with a plan, and I ain't gonna lose!
That's crazy! That's nothing. You should have WAY more sigs than that! There are lots of places where people are discussing Spidey... how many have you posted to? I'll bet even boards that are not just comic related would work. You need to spread this around!

[3dman27]

That's crazy! That's nothing. You should have WAY more sigs than that! There are lots of places where people are discussing Spidey... how many have you posted to? I'll bet even boards that are not just comic related would work. You need to spread this around!
true enough but some message boards don't allow posts that arent specific tothe topic/ character the boards are about
for example the city of heroes boards only allow pists regarding the game or its characters

[The Squirrel]

signed it.

[walternewell]

That's crazy! That's nothing. You should have WAY more sigs than that! There are lots of places where people are discussing Spidey... how many have you posted to? I'll bet even boards that are not just comic related would work. You need to spread this around!
Believe me, Captivated, I have been doing everything I can to spread the word around. I've discussed this on www.spidermancrawlspace.com, www.hcrealms.com, forums.comicbookresources.com, http://spiderman2004.blogspot.com, and a number of other places as well. I have certainly not been sitting on my laurels!

Current # of signatures: 191!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...198 signatures! I also made an attempt to get in touch with Marvel and Macy's and hope to hear from them soon!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: I have just reached the 200 mark on my petition, but I had to void one of the signatures, since I found it to be slightly offensive. I know this sounds harsh, but I take this petition very seriously, and I would like to try and make a good impression when I deliver this petition to Marvel and Macy's.
Otherwise, keep signing.

[CaptainStacy]

i seem to remember the original spidey ballon being damaged in a parade one year is that why it hasn't been around?

It was an extremely windy day, and the guys holding the ropes were having a hard time keeping the balloon in the air, it fell and hurt several people...i think there might even have been a death involved, im not 100% sure...

I remember Joe Quesada mentioning that he was in talks to get the balloon back in the parade about two years ago, but so far, nothing has come of it.

[SouLeSS]

Have online petitions ever worked on something like this?

Also, I douibt that Macy really cares what a handful of fans think about a spierman baloon the hurt a buncha people...

[walternewell]

Have online petitions ever worked on something like this?

Also, I doubt that Macy really cares what a handful of fans think about a spiderman baloon that hurt a buncha people...

Take my word for it, SouLeSS. This petition will work, and once I have enough signatures under my belt, Macy's will care what the fans think, and they may even realize that there could be some bucks to be made if they comply.:spidey:

[3dman27]

It was an extremely windy day, and the guys holding the ropes were having a hard time keeping the balloon in the air, it fell and hurt several people...i think there might even have been a death involved, im not 100% sure...

I remember Joe Quesada mentioning that he was in talks to get the balloon back in the parade about two years ago, but so far, nothing has come of it.
could it be the balloon was removed as part of an out of court setllement regardin the incident?

[walternewell]

Okay, I've got a little assignment. If anybody, ANBODY, has any definitive information regarding why Macy's took out the Spider-Man balloon in the first place, please post it here. I'm just as curious as you guys.

Also, the current total is 211 signatures.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...224 signatures! Keep the spirit alive, guys!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...236 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[Chris Wallace]

Have online petitions ever worked on something like this?

Also, I doubt that Macy really cares what a handful of fans think about a spider-man baloon the hurt a buncha people...
What are you talking about? There was an accident?
And even if there was, removing the balloon won't solve anything. That's just dumb. Why do people always react to things in extremes? If some dumb kid listens to a rap record & kills somebody, the answer is to ban rap music. When did it get like this? When did people become so...stupid?

[walternewell]

What are you talking about? There was an accident?
And even if there was, removing the balloon won't solve anything. That's just dumb. Why do people always react to things in extremes? If some dumb kid listens to a rap record & kills somebody, the answer is to ban rap music. When did it get like this? When did people become so...stupid?

To answer your question, Chris Wallace, I think that people in general have always been at the level of stupidity that you just discussed. To quote Tommy Lee Jones in "Men In Black," "A person is smart, but people are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals, and you know it."

I can't think of a better way to describe it.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...262 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[tzarinna]

You're doing a great job. I'll send an e-mail to my family and friends, they know what a freak I am about Spider-Man.

Have you tried Sonys Spider-Man messege board?http://boards.sonypictures.com/spiderman/index.php?


:up: :)

[walternewell]

Yes, I have, tzarrina. In fact, I have been posting on various message boards to spread the word around.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...274 signatures! However, I want to point out that I had to void another signature, since that person thought he was a wiseguy (he was probably from digitalwebbing.com; those guys have been trying to ruin my efforts for some reason). I will reiterate that I take this petition seriously, and I will not tolerate any troublemakers.

Otherwise, please continue to sign!

[CaptainStacy]

Here's a few more sites where you might pick up a few signatures (if you havent been to them already)...

www.herorealm.com

www.spidermancrawlspace.com

[walternewell]

Thanks, CaptainStacy. I've already posted on Spider-Man Crawl Space, but I haven't checked out HeroRealm yet. I'll try to take a look there soon.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...278 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[Chris Wallace]

I Just Had A Scary Thought; One So Horrid I Probably Shouldn't Voice It. What If-what If, They Revamped The Balloon & Dressed It In The Sidekick Suit?

[3dman27]

Yuck

[walternewell]

The Sidekick Suit? Dare I ask what that is?

[Chris Wallace]

That Is The Affectionate (cough) Nickname I Have Given To The Red & Gold Monstrosity He Now Currently Wears. I Have Dubbed It Thus (with Support From Some Posters Here) Because It Makes Him Look Unmistakaly Like The Sidekick Of The Gentleman Who Designed It For Him-Iron Man.

[walternewell]

Oh, now I see where you're coming from, Chris Wallace. I don't think they would do that, though. More likely, they would do the smart thing and have Spidey in the original suit, because that what most people recognize when they think of Spider-Man, even if they don't read the comic books.

[Chris Wallace]

I Know It's Unlikely. But Dumber Things Have Happened.

[walternewell]

I know what you mean. Taking out the balloon in the first place definitely ranks among those things.

[Chris Wallace]

Especially If It Was For The Reasons You Suggest.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...285 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...299 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[Chris Wallace]

Can We Break 500?

[walternewell]

Break 500? I'm hoping to go beyond that, if I'm lucky.

[Chris Wallace]

It Could Happen.

[walternewell]

I sincerely hope so, Chris Wallace.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...313 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[Chris Wallace]

That 500's Looking More Feasible Every Day.

[tzarinna]

UPDATE: The current total is now...313 signatures! Let's keep it up!
I sent an e-mail to friends and family a few days ago, hopefully they all come through. I'm going to go check. If it not I'll harass them som more.:doom:

[tzarinna]

Ok a few of them have signed and I'll send thank you e-cards. The rest shall burn in hell...

















I'll wait until the end of the week to bug 'em again.

[Chris Wallace]

You're A Good Girl, Tzarinna. If I Weren't Already Married....:)

[tzarinna]

Oh golly, CW.....


*blushes*

[walternewell]

Thanks a bunch for the help, tzarrina. Every little bit helps. I just hope I can find Mr. Raimi and convince him to help my cause...

Current total: 316 signatures! Let's maintain the support!

[CaptainStacy]

Go over to www.samruby.com and see if Eric will sign....(im sure he will).

And maybe he can get a few more signatures.

[walternewell]

Funny you should mention that, CaptainStacy. I sent him an e-mail a few days ago. Not sure if he saw my message, but I haven't given up hope.

Oh, by the way, I posted on HeroRealm.com not too long ago, and I've been posting on a few other places as well. Ah, the power of networking...

[Chris Wallace]

You Are One Committed Dude, Walter.

[walternewell]

That I am, Chris.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now..330 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...373 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...381 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...390 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[Chris Wallace]

Have You Tried Targeting Non-fans; People Who Themselves Might Not Care About Spidey But Their Children Might?

[walternewell]

There's another possibility. Where would you suggest that I look?

Current total: 402 signatures! Getting closer to the 500 mark, Chris...

[Chris Wallace]

Maybe We Should Shoot For 1,000.

[walternewell]

Raising the stakes, are we? All right, you've got yourself a deal, Chris.

[Truthteller]

Mine is 409.

GO SPIDEY GO!!! :spidey:

[tzarinna]

Righteous,1K!!!


I don't know who else I can bug about it, although there may be a few folks that haven't signed it yet.

I'll have at it.

[Chris Wallace]

Raising the stakes, are we? All right, you've got yourself a deal, Chris.
Do you realize that you are trying to sway a major corporation here? If you're gonna see this through, you need to have as much ammo in the gun as possible. 1,000 signatures is 1,000 potential viewers, watching the parade, looking for the balloon. All I wanna do is do my part.:spidey:

[CaptainStacy]

The more i think about it, the more i'd like to see a Marvel-themed float (in addition to the Spidey balloon)...or maybe a solo Spidey float featuring him in several of his different costumes....maybe a few villains too...

[3dman27]

thats a good idea capt.

[walternewell]

HUGE UPDATE: I just got back from seeing them filming Spider-Man 3 in NYC, and I got to talk to Sam Raimi about my petition! He seemed pretty receptive about it (he even put the information in his inside jacket pocket), and mentioned that he'd talk to Marvel Studios head Avi Arad about my petition! YAHOO!

Current total: 424 signatures! Now we're cookin'...

[Chris Wallace]

The more i think about it, the more i'd like to see a Marvel-themed float (in addition to the Spidey balloon)...or maybe a solo Spidey float featuring him in several of his different costumes....maybe a few villains too...
I disagree & I'll tell you why; Spider-Man is a happy-go-lucky, family friendly character (at least on the surface) & his bright colors are a joy to see on Thanksgiving morning. He's a symbol of nostalgia for some, simplistic joy for others, and he is controversy free. As nice as it would be to see some other Marvel charaters alongside him, they don't bear those same qualities. The most likely candidates would be:
Cyclops-who has the name of a monster & what is widely perceived to be a laser deathray coming out of his eyes.
Wolverine-a savage, animalistic killing machine with razor sharp claws.
Hulk-a monster who wants to smash.
Thing-a monster who wants to clobber.
These are cool characters but not everybody would embrace them. And the presence of villains truly suggests violent conflict. I'd be more than happy to just get the Spidey balloon back. I don't wanna get greedy. The whole float idea sounds like overkill.

[tzarinna]

HUGE UPDATE: I just got back from seeing them filming Spider-Man 3 in NYC, and I got to talk to Sam Raimi about my petition! He seemed pretty receptive about it (he even put the information in his inside jacket pocket), and mentioned that he'd talk to Marvel Studios head Avi Arad about my petition! YAHOO!

Current total: 424 signatures! Now we're cookin'...


That's awesome news WN!!!

I'm coming up this weekend to catch a glimpse of the filming and hopefully Spidey and Tobey, mmmm mmmm good. Growl!!!


Would anybody that gets around on the boards be intrested in putting the petition in their sig, saying Save Spidey Pass it on. I'm fighting with doing it myself, but I really like my sig. I guess I could do it for a little while.:( :)

[CaptainStacy]

I disagree & I'll tell you why; Spider-Man is a happy-go-lucky, family friendly character (at least on the surface) & his bright colors are a joy to see on Thanksgiving morning. He's a symbol of nostalgia for some, simplistic joy for others, and he is controversy free. As nice as it would be to see some other Marvel charaters alongside him, they don't bear those same qualities. The most likely candidates would be:
Cyclops-who has the name of a monster & what is widely perceived to be a laser deathray coming out of his eyes.
Wolverine-a savage, animalistic killing machine with razor sharp claws.
Hulk-a monster who wants to smash.
Thing-a monster who wants to clobber.
These are cool characters but not everybody would embrace them. And the presence of villains truly suggests violent conflict. I'd be more than happy to just get the Spidey balloon back. I don't wanna get greedy. The whole float idea sounds like overkill.

I was thinking more along the lines of Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, but still; you make some interesting points.

Although i think the general public's perception of the Thing is more like "monster with a heart of gold"... especially since the FF movie came out.

[CaptainStacy]

HUGE UPDATE: I just got back from seeing them filming Spider-Man 3 in NYC, and I got to talk to Sam Raimi about my petition! He seemed pretty receptive about it (he even put the information in his inside jacket pocket), and mentioned that he'd talk to Marvel Studios head Avi Arad about my petition! YAHOO!

Current total: 424 signatures! Now we're cookin'...

Great news!

It'd be REAL cool if Sam actually signed it!

[Chris Wallace]

I was thinking more along the lines of Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, but still; you make some interesting points.

Although i think the general public's perception of the Thing is more like "monster with a heart of gold"... especially since the FF movie came out.
Those are double-edged swords too.
Cap is the symbol of American Patriotism but he's also a symbol of war.
Iron Man is cool to look at but his suit's a weapon, which he created to save his life from another weapon of war. Plus he's a womanizing alcoholic.
Thor is a viking-nuff said.

[CaptainStacy]

Would the general public know about Tony Stark's weapon manufacturing. womanizing, or bout with alcoholism?

And Cap, a "symbol of war"? I've never heard THAT before. Most people ive talked to see Cap as a symbol of liberty.

Also; i'd be interested to see just how much of the general public would make the association between Thor and his Norse heritage. Most vikings we see in artwork and history books werent wearing red, blue and yellow clothing...

[Chris Wallace]

You raise some interesting points, mon capitan. You should meet my wife.
I could be reading too much into it, yes. But you're thinking of that giddy little fanboy that lives inside of you & I'm thinking about the psychotic collective entity I like to call Mothers of America-the ones who got the damn balloon pulled in the first place. The ones who got the TMNT & Batman movies watered down into mindless crap. The ones who ruin evrything in the entertainment industry b/c they hold it responsible for their children's emotional & mental well being & not themselves. I wanna appease them so they don't start one of their ridiculous campaigns, the likes of which got Hasbro to pull their Pussycat Dolls line (because it makes much more sense to get something taken off the market-or not introduced in the first place-than to just not buy it for your kid.)

[walternewell]

I just had a thought. Why not include some of Marvel's minor-league characters as well (i.e. Darkhawk, Stingray, the Sentry)? It would give Marvel a chance to introduce some fresh faces in addition to the classics.

Current total: 448 signatures! Let's keep it up!

[Chris Wallace]

But nobody'd recognize them. And people only care about what they recognize in a Macy's parade.

[walternewell]

Well, I only put that out as a suggestion. Still, it would be pretty cool for the fans.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...494 signatures! Let's see if we can break 500!

[tzarinna]

Okay so I don't get any props for putting the petiton link in my sig.

[walternewell]

Whoops, didn't realize you did that, tzarrina. Thanks for the help!

(Sorry, but I've been busy on the homefront these past few days, haven't had much of a chance to look around the forums until recently.)

[tzarinna]

Whoops, didn't realize you did that, tzarrina. Thanks for the help!

(Sorry, but I've been busy on the homefront these past few days, haven't had much of a chance to look around the forums until recently.)


I forgive you, you should take a look at NY Shooting at some point. I hooked up with some other Hypesters and stalked the set.

Some folks tell me when they sign and I get around a lot, so there ya go. :)

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The 500 mark is broken! The current total is...514 signatures! To everyone who's signed so far and continued to help, thanks! To everyone who hasn't, what're you waiting for? Save the webslinger!

[Chris Wallace]

Woo-hoo!
I saw that you also posted on Crawlspace. Any luck there?
Again I must remind you that we're trying to sway a major corporation & we have Mothers Of America to contend with; we need all the help we can get.
Let's go for 1,000!

[walternewell]

Yes, I have had some luck there, Chris. And, yes, I am aware of what I am trying to do. But rest assured. Once I have enough support on my side, they will have to listen and respond.

Current total: 533 signatures! You heard the man, let's break 1,000!

[Doctor Octopus]

Signed :up:

[walternewell]

Thanks, Doctor.

Current total: 561 signatures! Getting closer to the mark...

[tzarinna]

Dude someone signed it as Stan Lee, that would be so bad@$$ if he did, # 564 and put Excelcier, I'm about to weep.


*get a grip*


*ok now breathe*

[walternewell]

I saw that this morning, tzarinna. I just sent a message to POW! Entertainment (Stan's company) to find out if it was him or not.

[tzarinna]

I saw that this morning, tzarinna. I just sent a message to POW! Entertainment (Stan's company) to find out if it was him or not.

Pins and needles I await.

*tears up*

[Chris Wallace]

I would flip if it was him. That would be such a big help. What about some other Marvel bigwigs?

[ru8up75]

i just signed it good luck i hope you can get Spidey back in the parade

[walternewell]

I hope so too, ru8up75.

Current total: 589 signatures! Rockin' and rollin' along...

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...618 signatures! For the love of all that is good and descent in this world, people, let's break 1,000!

[tzarinna]

I think we can do it, chances are greater since the release of the teaser :up:

[3dman27]

I think we can do it, chances are greater since the release of the teaser :up:
sirry if i'm tossing cold water on this but i remember hearing on a macys parade once that it takes a year from comissioning a ballon to having it in the parade

[walternewell]

That may be true, 3dman27, but perhaps if we make enough noise, we can speed up the process a little.

[3dman27]

also if memory serves retired ballons are recycled so they couldn't use the original spidey balloon

[Chris Wallace]

I can live with a new one; as long as it didn"t wear the sidekick suit.

[3dman27]

AMEN send the sidekick suit to city of heroes villian lord recluse where it belongs

[Chris Wallace]

Oh, yeah-you DID back my proposal on the name.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total is now...629 signatures! And no, I don't think that the balloon will feature Spidey wearing the "sidekick suit." I'm very sure that they will use the tried and true original suit.

[tzarinna]

sirry if i'm tossing cold water on this but i remember hearing on a macys parade once that it takes a year from comissioning a ballon to having it in the parade

I was referring to the fact that more people would sign due to the teaser being out and this year would be bad for me to go up to see the parade, next year looks better :)

[SpiderScream]

it would be better to have a new baloon debut next year anyway, to help celebrate the release of Spider-Man 3 :spidey: :spidey: :spidey: :up:

[Bat Attack]

I signed it. :spidey:

[walternewell]

Thanks for the help, Batattack. However, I have some sad news. Some bloodsuckers from over at GorillaMask forums attempted to sabotage my petition today, and as a result, I had to void more lines than I would have liked. From now on, any signature that comes through will require my approval before reaching the list.

[Chris Wallace]

What moronic act of heresy did they commit?

[tzarinna]

That sucks :( :mad:

[Bat Attack]

Thats terrible, those people suck. :(:down

[3dman27]

whats going on walter?

[walternewell]

My petition was attacked by some idiots over at GorillaMask forums. I took the link out of the thread I posted, but somehow they found it through the PetitionOnline main page, and threw in junk signatures. As a result, I voided their signatures, and now I've got a huge hole in my signature list. Now, anyone who wants to sign has to get my approval first before they can be added to the list.

I swear, those guys are gonna pay through the nose when I'm done with them...

[tzarinna]

My petition was attacked by some idiots over at GorillaMask forums. I took the link out of the thread I posted, but somehow they found it through the PetitionOnline main page, and threw in junk signatures. As a result, I voided their signatures, and now I've got a huge hole in my signature list. Now, anyone who wants to sign has to get my approval first before they can be added to the list.

I swear, those guys are gonna pay through the nose when I'm done with them...


Go get 'em Tiger!!!:up:

























Sorry, I couldn't resisit :O

[CaptainStacy]

The people at Gorillamask are acting like complete babboons.

I wish they'd stop monkeying around.

They should keep their damn, dirty paws off our petition.














(sorry. I couldnt resist either)

[walternewell]

Thanks, Captain Stacy, I needed that.

The current total now reads...662 signatures! Whoever's reading this, please, help me fix the damage, and let's crack 1,000!

[tzarinna]

Thanks, Captain Stacy, I needed that.

The current total now reads...662 signatures! Whoever's reading this, please, help me fix the damage, and let's crack 1,000!


I get about quite a bit, it will be ok. It's in my sig. Have you tried imdb, they have message boards but they too come across some sick f k's.

There's a Spider-Man and a Tobey Maguire one, haven't checked for a Sam Raimi one. But he has a following I discovered while hanging about the set.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...673 signatures! Whoever is reading this, please help me repair the damage caused by GorillaMask, and let's break 1,000!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...683 signatures! C'mon people, help me break 1,000! I am counting on you!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now...692 signatures! The lines are still open! HELP ME BREAK 1,000!

[walternewell]

MAJOR UPDATE: I just created a blog to help me promote my petition! You can find it at:

http://spideymacys.blogspot.com/

Be sure to check it out!

[tzarinna]

Cool :up: :)

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...719 signatures. 1,000 is looking very close now...

[tzarinna]

Yes it does :D

[Chris Wallace]

I said 500 b/c I wanted to see if it could happen. I said 1000 b/c I really thought it would help our coause. Now I wanna see 1500.

[walternewell]

Just out of curiousity, Chris, have you made a wager with someone regarding my petition? Just curious.

The current total now reads...722 signatures! KEEP SIGNING!!!

[Chris Wallace]

No bets. I just want this petition to be successful. I once thought 500 was asking for a lot & you blew that number away. I cannot overemphasize what you're up against & you need as many bullets in the gun as you can get.

[walternewell]

Don't worry, I intend to get plenty of bullets in my gun. By the way, if by some luck of the draw I do hit 1,500, do you intend to raise the bar again, or will I have enough under my belt to satisfy the higher-ups? Just curious.

[tzarinna]

This should be interesting :p

You really should hang out here more walt,try posting the link in your sig like I did and chat with folks in the Spidey fourms,during some hyped up moment would be ideal. ;)

I was too caught up in the leaked Comic-Con trailer,I mean I was and still am pumped. :up:

[walternewell]

I can try that, but how do I make a signature, because I can't seem to find the option I need.

[tzarinna]

Hmm, I just realized you need 100 posts to get a sig.
Just go to the community,they have some time killing games that can up your post count and then just go to your control panel.

When your done I'll give you the link to put it in like how I had it,so it' not just a link but something fun,huh :up: :)

[walternewell]

Okay, then I'll get right on it.

Everybody else, KEEP SIGNING!!! I'm counting on all of you!

[Chris Wallace]

Don't worry, I intend to get plenty of bullets in my gun. By the way, if by some luck of the draw I do hit 1,500, do you intend to raise the bar again, or will I have enough under my belt to satisfy the higher-ups? Just curious.
Don't know yet. You seem to take my targets as some sort of dare, & you got your right-hand woman tzarinna helping out. :) So who knows?

[Green Goblin 1964]

i decided to vote today i think there are now 726 signatures now

[tzarinna]

Nice GGVenomSandman :up:

Spread the word :)

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...728 signatures!!! And behold, I now have a signature! YAAAY!

[tzarinna]

Congrats :up: :)

Here's the link to the codes on how to do fancy stuff in your sig/post etc.


The Codes for the Hype (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/misc.php?do=bbcode)

[walternewell]

Thanks, tzarrina. Really appreciate it.

[Eddie Brock]

xp2000? is that you?

[walternewell]

Well, that's one of the names that I go by in Cyberspace. You're from the Spider-Man movie network, I take it?

[CaptainStacy]

You know, about a year and a half ago, over on The Hulk forums, someone posted a link to a petition (which i signed) to have the old Incredible Hulk tv series with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno released in season box set format, and now i see that it has come to pass!

I wonder if that petition helped to make that happen?

Anyway, keep slugging away, Walter! You're doing great!

[walternewell]

Thanks, Captain. I really needed to hear that.

The current total now reads...733 signatures! LET'S CRACK 1,000!

[Captain_Death]

I just signed it.

[tzarinna]

Sweet,pass it on :up:

[walternewell]

Thanks, Captain Death.

The current total now reads...737 signatures! 1,000 is getting closer...

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...739 signatures! Yes, I know it's not much, but I'm trying to keep the thread visible so that everyone can see it!

[tzarinna]

Okay :up:

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...747 signatures! Also, I wrote a rather scathing condemnation of both Digital Webbing and GorillaMask on my blog recently, and I felt rather good writing it. Be sure to take a look.

[tzarinna]

Link :confused:

[walternewell]

Whoops, sorry. My bad.
http://spideymacys.blogspot.com

[tzarinna]

No worries :p,Thanks

[tzarinna]

Alright,I read the whole thing.
It's nice to see the progression you've taken. :)

[walternewell]

Thanks for the compliment, tzarinna.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...754 signatures!!! Getting ever so closer to 1,000...

[tzarinna]

It would be cool if you had as many sigs as viewers on this thread :o

[walternewell]

Yes, that would make me very happy indeed, tzarinna.

[CaptainStacy]

Keep up the good work walter!

[walternewell]

Thanks, CaptainStacy.

[Chris Wallace]

Is there any way you can put a link to your petition on the wizardworld site?

[walternewell]

Do you mean Wizard Entertainment, Chris? I posted on their forum a while back if that's what you mean.

Current total: 781 signatures!!! We are still on the air!!

[tzarinna]

Have you gone to the imdb boards,you'll have to bump it often and make it a really interesting tag for folks to look at. I would also just jump in to one of threads and post it randomly,they move quick and it can get lost easy. But yeah post it randomly in there,in maybe Tobey's board (which is mega slow) and the Spider-Man board which moves at lighting speed just because there are too many repetive/joke topics. You might get some seriuos intrest and I don't know if Sam Raimi has a board there but I think there is a place to discuss directors.

I alot of people hit imdb.

[Chris Wallace]

Do you mean Wizard Entertainment, Chris? I posted on their forum a while back if that's what you mean.

Current total: 781 signatures!!! We are still on the air!!
That's what I meant. :spidey:

[walternewell]

Thanks for clarifying, Chris.

Current total: 787 signatures!!! Don't stop now, we're almost there!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: We've just reached the 800 mark!!! We're closer now, I can almost taste it!!! WOOHOO!!!!

[tzarinna]

Awesome :up:

[Chris Wallace]

What she said.

[walternewell]

Double that, Chris.

Current total: 810 signatures!!! Keep signing, people!!! I need your support!

[Doc_OCK_4MUGEN]

we need Spidey back!!!

[3dman27]

Amen

[walternewell]

Double that sentiment, 3dman27.

Current total: 820 signatures!!! C'mon everyone, we're closer than ever now!!!

[walternewell]

Current total: 823 signatures!!! Don't slow down on me now, I still need your help!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...834 signatures!!! We're almost there, people!!!

[tzarinna]

Have you updated your blog?

[walternewell]

My last update was on Friday, August 18. You can check it out at:
http://spideymacys.blogspot.com

[tzarinna]

Okay,thanks

[walternewell]

Any time, tzarinna.

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...840 signatures!!! Keep up the support, people!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: We are now up to...848 signatures!!! Don't slow down on me, I still need your help!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The grand total now comes out to...853 signatures!!! Gotta keep the light on for everyone...

[tzarinna]

Looks good Walt,I'll give a push :up:

[walternewell]

Always appreciate it, tzarinna. Thanks for watching my back.

[tzarinna]

Sure

*nudge,nudge* :D

[walternewell]

Say no more, say no more, tzarinna (Monty Python reference for you).

Current total: 859 signatures!!! Let's keep the progress up here, people!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: We are now up to...863 signatures!!! I still need your help!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: We are now up to...868 signatures!!! Let's keep the ball rolling here, people!!!

[tzarinna]

Go Spidey Go! :O

[walternewell]

We're still going, tzarinna! The counter now comes out to...876 signatures!!! Let's keep it going, people!!!

[tzarinna]

So close

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The counter now reads...885 signatures!!! Even closer...

[Chris Wallace]

Is there any other place you can post, to bring in more supporters?

[3dman27]

have you tried the new marvel.com boards that would be the obvious place i'd think

[walternewell]

Yes, I have posted on the Marvel.com boards, 3dman27, and Chris, I have been posting on quite a few places to bring in more supporters. Some have given me a good response, other places it's been slow, and some places I wish I hadn't posted at all (namely Digital Webbing and GorillaMask).

Current total: 887 signatures!!! Keep the spirit alive!!!

[tzarinna]

I think he meant outside of this thread :huh:
I think *shrugs*

[walternewell]

Well, anyway...

Current total: 892 signatures!!! We're getting closer, let's keep this going!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: We've just reached the 900 mark!!! Let's keep this going, we're almost there!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The counter now comes out to...913 signatures!!! Moving along...

[tzarinna]

Looks good Walt.

[walternewell]

Thanks for the compliment, tzarinna.

Current total: 917 signatures!!! Even better!!!

[Chris Wallace]

:up: :up: :up:

[walternewell]

Feeling's mutual, Chris.

Current total: 920 signatures!!! Let's keep it up!!!

[tzarinna]

So...um..how does one go about being a balloon handler. :O

[walternewell]

I really have no idea, tzarinna. You might have to ask Macy's about that.

[tzarinna]

I know my Dad was in it one year and I think he was part of a team choosen to participate in being a balloon wrangler.

I'll look it up on their site maybe there's a lotto,I remember that episode of Seinfeld when Elaine won it for her boss when she identified a big band song. He got be on the Woody Woodpecker balloon.

[walternewell]

Your dad was in the parade, tzarinna? Wow, I had no idea.

Current total: 927 signatures!!! Still rolling...

[tzarinna]

Yep, years ago.

[walternewell]

Great to hear, tzarinna. What balloon did he handle, and would he march in the parade again?

Current total: 941 signatures!!! Still going...

[tzarinna]

Good lord I don't remember. :O
He's in Florida now,doesn't work for Macy's any more.

[walternewell]

Which year did he march in the parade? Just curious, tzarinna.

BTW, the counter now reads...952 signatures!!! Oh man, we're almost there...

[tzarinna]

I really can't pinpoint a year,I'm kind of old.
Maybe 1990 something,mid to late 90's. :huh:

:woot: Really rolling now! :up:

[tzarinna]

Double dipping :cmad:

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...967 signatures!!! Still rolling!!!

[tzarinna]

http://www.bigbadbabynames.com/forum/images/smilies/raisetheroof.gif

[Chris Wallace]

Woo-hoo!

[Doc_OCK_4MUGEN]

Yeah! SPIDEY!!!!!! I heart Spidey!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[walternewell]

Current total: 972 signatures!!! I heart Spidey even more!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! !!

[tzarinna]

Looks good,looks real good. :woot:

[Ebil Gig]

I just signed it.

973:D

[tzarinna]

Awesome,pass it on. :up:

[walternewell]

I second that, tzarinna, and thanks for the help, Ebil Gig. Always appreciate it.

Current total: 980 signatures!!! LET'S CRACK THAT MARK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

[walternewell]

UPDATE: The current total now reads...992 signatures!!! On the home stretch...

[tzarinna]

Holy Crap!!!!!! It's really getting close. :wow: :up: :woot:

[Chris Wallace]

It just may happen. 1,000 signatures is 1,000 viewers, so let's make this happen.

[walternewell]

Good news, Chris...
WE'VE JUST MADE IT HAPPEN!!! THE 1,000 MARK HAS BEEN REACHED!!! HAPPY, HAPPY DAY!!!!

[Chris Wallace]

You're right. Seeing that does make me happy. It makes me think we can actually get the balloon back.

[walternewell]

Glad to hear it, Chris. Now for the next great undiscovered country...1,500!!! Also, I learned that John Romita Jr. and Sr. are going to be at the next Big Apple Comic Con in November, and Romita Sr. was one of the people who designed the balloon when it first appeared.

Guess what I'm going to do.

[Chris Wallace]

It doesn't matter where I set the bar-you & your right-hand woman tzarrina are gonna do all you can to make it happen. And I'm glad of that. I want this to succeed. That's why I keep raising the bar. The Spidey balloon has always been the highlight of the parade for me. Get on it.

[walternewell]

Yes sir, Chris.

[tzarinna]

Sweet!!! :yay:

[walternewell]

Yes, I know the feeling, tzarinna.

Alright, people, we've made it this far, but that's no reason to sit around on our laurels. Let's hit the 1,500 mark!!! We can do it!!!

[3dman27]

Good news, Chris...
WE'VE JUST MADE IT HAPPEN!!! THE 1,000 MARK HAS BEEN REACHED!!! HAPPY, HAPPY DAY!!!!
we DID it
HI YAHH:spidey:

[tzarinna]

1,500, challenge accepted. :woot:

[walternewell]

1,500, challenge accepted. :woot:

Let the games begin...

Current total: 1013 signatures!!! Let's hustle!!!

[walternewell]

ATTENTION: The counter now reads...1019 signatures!!! Are YOU up to the challenge?

[Chris Wallace]

I just wish I could do more.

[tzarinna]

Things are happening. :up:

[Spider-ManHero12]

yesssssss!!!!, i just put my signature in for the petetition, im #1020:yay:.

[tzarinna]

Nice,email it on. :yay:

[Ebil Gig]

Wow over 1000 signatures!

I really do want them to bring it back.I remember seeing it once and it has been awhile so I want to see it back again hopefully.

[tzarinna]

Hey Walt have you seen this Video of Marvel Parade (http://kungfurodeo.com/2006/10/04/marvel-float-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-1987/)?
Maybe you could edit your first post to include it,if you want. :huh:

When I googled the balloon I came up with this but couldn't locate it once I entered the site. :huh:

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macy's_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade)
The Longest Running Show on Broadway-A Comprehensive and Informative Study of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; The "Bring Back the Spider-Man Balloon or ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Macy's_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade - 29k - Cached - Similar pages

I was bored. :O

[walternewell]

Yes, tzarinna, I have seen that video, many times in fact. However, a friend of mine from the CorvusChatter boards recently dug up this new rarity, which can be found here:

http://www.x-entertainment.com/thanksgiving/macyparade/1989/

By the way, in regards to the Wikipedia article that you found, I added the link to my petition there awhile back, in the early days of my attempts to spread the word around ;) Fun fact for ya.

And we are now up to...1025 signatures!!! Let's keep this going!!!

[Spider-ManHero12]

Yes, tzarinna, I have seen that video, many times in fact. However, a friend of mine from the CorvusChatter boards recently dug up this new rarity, which can be found here:

http://www.x-entertainment.com/thanksgiving/macyparade/1989/

By the way, in regards to the Wikipedia article that you found, I added the link to my petition there awhile back, in the early days of my attempts to spread the word around ;) Fun fact for ya.

And we are now up to...1025 signatures!!! Let's keep this going!!! cool pictures:yay::up:.

[tzarinna]

That's nice Walt. I love to go back in time. Those pictures look so dated,I love it. :yay:


http://www.x-entertainment.com/thanksgiving/macyparade/1989/5.jpg

Did Spidey step in something? :huh: