Zumiez Trip: Day 4.

Phase one of Mike V on his mini tour of appearances at select Zumiez stores across America is now in the history books. Today, Mike was at Zumiez inside the gigantic Mall Of America in Bloomington, MN. The crowds were out in full force and the Zumiez employees had them hyped to the max! Mike once again signed autographs, shook hands and took photographs with his fans for four hours straight. Insane!! Here’s today’s photo play by play of the action…

Today’s motto: “Y’all good?”
Today’s treat: Reese’s Pieces


Our day started out with a drive from downtown Minneapolis out to the mall. On the way out there we witnessed an insane “almost” car accident. Cars were swerving out of control, crossing lanes violently and we had to take it to the shoulder in a construction zone to avoid the chaos. How none of the cars collided is beyond me? Here we are on the side of the highway doing a damage inspection just incase. Luckily for us Mike has stunt driving school training under his belt and fast reflexes and we came out of the situation unscathed. “Y’all good?”


Mark gets his Pieces on during our lunch excursion.


Meanwhile, across the street, inside the mall, hundred of kids were already in line and waiting for Mike to arrive.


The crowd thickens right in front of the store.


The front of the line anxiously awaits!


And it begins! One of the first items to be brought through the line… Paul Blart: Mall Cop on DVD… now complete with Mike V’s signature.


These two dudes drove 11 hours from Detroit and waited in line for 4 hours to meet Mike. They finally made it to the front and got their moment of glory. Thanks for coming out guys!


Autographed Detroit Redwings hockey puck.


Zumiez storefront window advertising the event.


Mark capturing a moment on video for his upcoming masterpiece.


This fella is keeping it old school. VHS lives!


More creative advertising from the Zumiez staff. Flyers made out into a huge “V” as you walk into the store.


These Mike V decks didn’t stay on the shop wall long. All sold out in the blink of an eye.


More store front display action from the Zumiez crew.


Stoked skaters getting their posters signed from Mike.


Not sure what exactly was going on in the line before we arrived but almost everyone have a large “V” drawn on them somewhere on their body. Dedication.


The classics never die.


It’s so cool to see entire families stoked to meet Mike. Not just the “male skater” in the family.. Mom’s, sisters… everyone!


Back in the line, the crowd stays hyped and waits patiently to make it inside the store.


The “man on the streets” chatting it up with the kids at the end of the line.


This guy was all smiles. Positivity was in the air!


ALL HAIL MIKE V.


Two hours into the signing and 299 people had made it though the line.


More dedicated Mike V fans displaying their love on their bodies.


A proud dad snaps a pic of his son and Mike.


Have a broken arm? No big deal… nothing the power a “drawn by Mike V” lightning bolt can’t heal.


After inspection, this fellow skater’s board was deemed in very poor condition and Mike handed over a brand new, free deck.


Passing the torch.


Speechless and stunned after meeting Mike V.


Mike signing a page from his Pro Spotlight from Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.


Two thumbs up. Thanks for coming out Keith!


Brand new autographed deck ready to be assembled and shredded in the streets.


Tony Hawk’s RIDE video game was being played in the store all day. Mike’s character within the game caught busting out a heelflip.


Cooper and Jared with their freshly autographed posters.


One final autograph dedicated to the store to be displayed forever.


Here’s Mike with the Mall Of America Zumiez Crew. Thanks for all of your help and hard work! Hope to see you all again soon.


After the signing we hit the downtown streets of Minneapolis and had dinner at Pizza Luca and took in a late night movie. Theater all to ourselves once again.


On the way out of the movies around 12:30 AM these guys spotted Mike and we stopped for a quick chat, autograph signing and photo opportunity out in the streets. P.S. They’re from the suburbs.


Back at the hotel, Mark fell asleep mid-snacking of Reese’s Pieces.


Yours truly… signing out for the night.

For the next 4 days we’ll be wondering aimlessly around the country. You can catch Mike this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Zumiez at the following locations:
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