Because without question, a father introduces his spawn to the fine art of consumerism for completely selfish reasons. These are obviously for me to better live vicariously through them. Don’t hate, admire. And if not me, then these stunning wares…

T-SHIRT / EXTREME TERRESTRIAL
My parents never bought me a t-shirt as a child that – issues of fit notwithstanding – I would have worn when attempting to get laid as a teenager. This will change for the next generation of Wookiee.

MUSIC / DURAN DURAN REISSUES
This could very well be the only Duran Duran album that I never owned. I even had Arena on cassette. However, I did own the 12″ “Reflex” single, on vinyl. Where Ragged Tiger is concerned, this was the wiser buy. However, the boys will not understand without context.

BLU-RAY / THE EVENTUAL TIM & ERIC BOX SET
Because despite their mother’s best efforts, my sons will still be the strangest birds on the block, which considering the block, isn’t saying nearly enough.