Darth Vader seems to stand vigilant awaiting the return of the Jedi
I nearly jumped out of my skin.
I had glanced up as Ellen and I walked down the street only to have my eyes meet the steely gaze of Lord Vader himself. Instinctively I recoiled in fear. I half expected to hear the droning noise of his light saber as it cut through the air.
Preparing for the worst, I looked up. It was Darth alright. But far from being animated, this exact likeness of him was a statue - welded from what must have been over 1000 different random steel parts and scraps. Next to him, perhaps an even more frightful rendition of his cinematic likeness, stood the predator.
Predator: Where's Arnie when you really need him?
How awesome was this??? Two 300 pound steel statues of some of my favorite intergalactic characters? What kind of store was this?
I looked up. Above the door in bold yellow letters standing against a green background: Surplus International…
So while I can’t claim that army surplus stores usually catch my fancy (and certainly I wouldn’t admit it to anyone if they did), this one definitely had my attention. I was intrigued. I grabbed the handle of the door and prepared to meet a world of its own…
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So if you’re bored of plodding down the beaten path or maybe you just can’t seem to fight off that desire to own a kilt and red jacket – hey who am I to judge???… then consider this hole in the wall. While it may not be out of the way (located on Rue St Laurent), it certainly is off the beaten path and will ensure fond memories of your trip to Montreal for years to come.
Have you encountered any random, humorous, or disturbing stores while traveling that proved memorable?
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15 comments in this article
February 7, 2012 am29 3:34
What kind of shop is that? O_O A uniform store? (I will stay away from the Predator…)
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February 7, 2012 pm29 19:35
Some sort of Canadian Army Surplus store. It was quite the ecclectic collection!
February 7, 2012 am29 9:41
Oh man! What an awesome find!!!! I love coming across finds like this!!! How fun!!!
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February 7, 2012 pm29 19:35
Yeah, it was pretty random but indeed, quite the find!
February 7, 2012 pm29 23:37
See, I always say: go shopping! And look what you can find. Brilliant post which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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February 8, 2012 pm29 23:13
Yeah, too bad it wasn’t my kind of shopping place
But yes, you never know what you’ll find if you just step inside a place that, from the outside, may look a little creepy or uninviting. Thanks for reading.
February 8, 2012 am29 0:21
Looks like a cool place!
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February 8, 2012 am29 7:11
These are fantastic!
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February 8, 2012 pm29 23:12
Thanks!
February 8, 2012 am29 10:05
What an awesome place! I’ve encountered a few unexpected sights but I would love to visit that place.
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February 8, 2012 pm29 23:11
Yeah, it’s pretty “quirky.”
You’ll have to check it out!
February 23, 2012 am29 4:48
Aaw! I should have known about this store a few months back, while I was in Montreal myself. But I definitely noted it for my next visit. Great tip!
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February 25, 2012 pm29 12:54
This reminds me of the souvenir shops in Bangkok- several had those giant Predator sculptures made from metal. Maybe there is a subculture of Predator-obsessed, traveling art enthusiasts?
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February 26, 2012 am29 0:39
I don’t know, maybe! Awesome that you saw them in Bangkok as well. I personally am not big into them, but Justin really likes them … can’t imagine why!