How Did You Find The UMA?

[fmofmpls]

I'm curious how many of you found your way to the UMA? Was it a friend? Was it a Google search? Was it a convention? Please share your story. We're glad your here however you found us! I still say it was destiny. 

[Monster Bob]

You emailed and told me to join or you'd bust me in the head. At least that's what I recall.

[fmofmpls]

You emailed and told me to join or you'd bust me in the head. At least that's what I recall.

Oh yeah! I forgot about that! 

[Herr Vogel]

About a year or so ago, my love for horror movies, particularly the Universal classics, came back after going through my dvd collection.  I hadn't seen one of the classics in a long time, so I popped my personal favorite, Frankenstein, in the dvd player to watch.  Well, all of those great memories of being a monster kid came flying back in a hurry.  So I dug out the old FM collection, found my old 1961 Aurora Frankenstein model (putting it in a prominent position on a shelf above the TV) and began googling Universal Monsters.  To my surprise, the UMA link appeared and the rest is history.  I know I don't contribute much, but rest assured that I have learned more in this past year than I ever could have imagined.  My collection has grown a ton and great friends have been made.  My only regret is that I didn't find you guys sooner.  

[tv horror]

I first noticed the uma while I was a member of the classic horror film forum, then before that I was a member of the Scarlet street forum. I may add that this forum above all the others has impressed me with their knowledge and kindness to fellow members. First of all you have the mad bad Baron Timothy in the limerick thread, followed closely by Terry, Andy, Ray, Ivan, Rob, Anton, Elizabeth and countless others I thank you all for extending me a very warm welcome and of course dear Meek whom I enjoyed answering some emails with over my posts.

[DollFace]

I got an email from Raymond a few months ago asking if I would be available to pose for the Blind Date of Coffin Joe picture displaying the Tabloid Witch Awards. I like to think we hit it off 

and luckily he told me about all of you

[marsattacks666]

The way I discovered the Fantastic, Awesome UMA, was magic. But, really folks....
I just happened to Google AHI Monsters one particular evening. I kept scrolling to different
sites, then UMA popped up........I was hooked!!!!!

[michblk]

I think you posted an invite on the Yahoo Creature Group. 

BK

[CreepysFan]

 Since I grew up as a monster kid in the `60's and `70's I have to say: IT WAS MY FATE TO BE HERE.

[monsterphile]

I actually don't recall exactly, but I'm pretty sure that I found it through a link at Ray Castile's site, The gallery Of Monster Toys.

Rob

[Gasport]

Funny, i can't remember exactly what inspired me to join, either. Probably saw it in a relative group list back when joining the Chiller group on Yahoo. I do recall being upset when it was announced the group would be leaving Yahoo for this website... CAN YOU IMAGINE??

[poseablemonster]

I have to blame Ray, too.

[Scoob]

i was searching on some collectible toys from universal and ran across the page here not long ago. then when i found out the uma was part of showing the classic toy exhibit i ordered the devil at lost creek dvd to help support it. got to see it at horrorhound indianapolis. it was very cool. hope more people get involved to show off the classic toys.

[BlackLagoon]

Google search while being laid up on the couch after shoulder surgery.

Fell in love with the content and it really helped me keep my sanity when there was NOTHING to do, due to injury.

I thought "ah, when I'm healthy again, I wont log in anymore"

Well I'm healthy as a horse nowadays, and the UMA is much like the Hotel California "you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave!"  

[Paul L]

John Skerchock's brought up the UMA many times in Scary Monsters Magazine. Finally, I checked it out & eventually joined.