Zumiez Trip: Day 3.

Here we go… day 3 of Mike V making the rounds to 6 Zumiez stores. Today’s stop was in Brookfield, WI at the Brookfield Square Mall and this was the first event that Zumiez has put on in Wisconsin, EVER. As always with Zumiez, the event went off and and the singing lasted three and a half hours today.

It’s late as hell, so let’s get right to the photos…


Today we woke up in Schaumburg, IL to find a bit of a snow storm was upon us. Yesterday was t-shirt weather, today snow… not cool.


Yes, we’re driving in a Cadillac.


You know it’s going to be good day when you run into a bag of Teddy Grahams.


Killing part of the drive to Brookfield with watching Mike’s “Bangin!” on my iPhone.


We arrived at the mall to find this full crowd scene already in line to meet Mike.


Handshakes and smilies from the first guy in line.


Promo!


Used decks, t-shirts, reissue decks… whatever you have, Mike will gladly sign.


Happy skaters with their new Mike V decks and the man himself.


Vallely Skateboards banner (circa 2002) hanging inside of Zumiez.


Mark creating his next masterpiece.


Lots of Powell reissue decks came through the line today…


…as well as a bootleg of Mike’s Barnyard deck from World Industries.


Stoked little guy waiting in line with his new Mike V deck to get signed.


One of the more unique items to get signed today. A promo photo of Mike from Paul Blart: Mall Cop.


Creative flyer’ing for the event. “Mike V” spelled out in flyers right in front of the stores register.


Haven’t seen one of these in a long time… Snake leaving the city.


Proper pronunciation lesson from Mike’s last deck from World Industries.


Mike V unites with the families.


93 people through the line so far.


We said you guys would be on the website. Here you are!!


This guy is ready for some chilled beverages and some tasty waves with his new Mike V shades.


Elementality Vol 1 dvd.


A happy customer of Mike V: Do Or Die.


One of the most asked questions of Mike V is “How do you kickflip?” Ask and you shall receive an instore demonstration.


Mike V is multi-generational. Dad brought his Mike V board from ‘88 to be signed and junior brought his Mike V board from ‘10.


This kid rules. He brought his original Mike V drawing with him to be signed. Check out those “Sign here” boxes. So cool.


Three and a half hours after it started this guy got the final autograph.


One last photo before we hit the road. Here’s Mike and the entire Zumiez staff that was on hand today to help make the event so great and run smoothly. Thanks for all your help guys!!!


After a quick stop for dinner we were off and heading down the highway. Mall Of America, you’re next!!

Coming up later today:
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