Day trip to Birmingham 3/4th of January 2020

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  • Hi everybody, join me on my trip to Birmingham where I visit the biggest hmv in England. (‘the vault’) and grab a coffee with Jamie Powell and Katie Powell. Hope you enjoy.
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  • @LisaLoves
    @LisaLoves 4 года назад

    Oh my! The decor in your hotel lobby is just beautiful. Right up my street.
    Love Karl Pilkington shows. He’s so funny. That HMV is massive!!!! Loving the Chewy & Porgs. There’s such a lot of space which can be a real issue in these kind of stores usually. My husband wouldn’t mind that Wonder Woman, lol.
    Watching in 2 sections... will be back later.

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Lisa Loves Hey Lisa, yeah I thought you’d like the gothic styling of the hotel lobby. I think most men would like the Wonder Woman statue lol! Yeah there’s a lot of wasted space in the Vault but I can’t think there would be many more films they could squeeze in! Maybe a cafe..
      see you in the next comment lol!
      👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @bushmanblu426
    @bushmanblu426 4 года назад +1

    Strange that they are still closing stores down but then open the biggest store in Europe lol, I actually still like The 100, really enjoy it, also watched Fringe, that was a great series, Thanks Alan.

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Bushman Blu Hey Mark, yeah they’re closing down the high rent places..apparently according to the manager at Brighton, the rent on Oxford Street was 1.5million a year! And they weren’t ever making a profit so it had to go!
      I only got to the end of season 3 of The 100 and we lost all track of the story as they left it too long for the next season so we gave up!
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    Very beautiful Church love to go visit it , I’m all about Learning about history in different countries

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE Hey Mike, at least someone liked the history in the video lol! I’m always fascinated by facts and figures and history too. 👍🏻

  • @robthebobz
    @robthebobz 4 года назад +1

    Great video mate, loving your work as always. I was happily impressed on my visit to 'the Vault' when it opened. Just a shame I don't live closer to go more often!

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      robthebobs Hey Rob, same here, would love that to be my local HMV. They had an excellent selection and the staff were extremely helpful. Glad you liked the video. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @ljdracosmoviechannel4191
    @ljdracosmoviechannel4191 4 года назад +1

    Hey mate... Oh you were an hour bus ride from where I live :) haha nice to see you in the Midlands haha. Chewbacca is awesome the Vault is lovely and the statues are just added enjoyment for shoppers :) buzz vs wonder woman hahaha.yeah the HMV is closing down in my town as well it sucks as they were told they were safe. I'll try and check out fringe if I can mate sounds too hope you and your family are well and take care

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Lj Draco's Movie Channel Hey Lj, so close but yet so far lol! If I lived an hour a way on the bus, I’d be in that HMV all the time! Loved the statues...if I was rich I’d buy them for myself.
      Sorry to hear your store is closing! Hope it’s not too far to your next nearest.
      Yeah check out Fringe for sure!
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @JamiePowellCrazyJay
    @JamiePowellCrazyJay 4 года назад +1

    Amazing video - loved it - yeh it’s a little similar lol - fantastic info - vert enjoyable as always
    Thanks for the shoutout for us both - we both can’t wait to meet you again soon :)

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Jamie Powell Hey Jamie, I guess it would be similar as we did pretty much the exact same thing lol! Great minds think alike I guess. We’ll definitely meet up again someday. Take care mate 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @eastwood4lifefan334
    @eastwood4lifefan334 4 года назад

    Superb video as always Alan 👍😎, what a HMV store ‘The Vault’ is & they say physical media is dying 🤔🤣not yet !!!
    ‘YOU KNOW THE LINE’ keep on collecting guys 😎.
    Great footage you shot in Birmingham 👍.
    You’re certainly stocking up & collecting your tv box sets, “Fringe” I have heard of, & would consider giving it a go at some stage.
    Universal horror classic in “The Mummy” 👍😎, always look forward to your out & about videos, awesome work 👍

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Eastwood4life fan Hey Carlos, the vault was extremely impressive but empty of people 🤔
      The other HMV that was closing down was packed. But that could’ve had something to do with the sale.
      Definitely check out Fringe!
      Thanks as always for watching, take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @MattVs_Movies
    @MattVs_Movies 4 года назад

    Great Video, Alan wow the Hmv Vault looks huge!!!! Sure to be the new flagship UK store, such a shame that Oxford Street closed but guess the rent was too high! Thanks for showing us around Birmingham City centre!

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Matt V Hey Matt, yeah the Vault was extremely impressive, worth a visit for sure! It is a shame about London as it was closer & easier for me to get to lol.
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @rayleighsmovies7152
    @rayleighsmovies7152 4 года назад

    I heard Fringe was a really good show. I will have to check that show out. Awesome grabs. 👍🏼😁👍🏼

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Ray Leigh Hi Ray, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with Fringe. It’s a great show with a great cast. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @AtariFitness
    @AtariFitness 4 года назад

    Glad you had a wonderful time in Birmingham. I did not know, you aren't allowed to record in shopping malls. The HMV Vault looked amazing. Plenty of space inside the store. And the big statues looked fantastic! Especially the Wonder Woman statue. 😎👍👍 Take care buddy! 🙂

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Movies, Games and Fitness Hey Colin, yeah apparently terrorism laws prevent you from filming in malls now but you can film with permission inside shops in the mall. (Makes no sense to me!).
      The statues were amazing, I could see why you liked the Wonder Woman one!
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @ronaldadriaenssens4977
    @ronaldadriaenssens4977 4 года назад

    What a great video. More city trips Alan. I can fly from Antwerp to Birmingham. I think you are responsible for my next city trip.

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Ronald Adriaenssens Hey Ronald, if I ever visit other cities I’ll be sure to take the camera with me!
      If you do visit Birmingham, I hope you enjoy it! I recommend the Clayton hotel.
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @garytheblu-rayaddict7021
    @garytheblu-rayaddict7021 4 года назад

    Looks great around there. That hmv looks amazing will have to give it a visit some time. Great video as always mate

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Blu ray collector Hey mate, completely recommend it! Every shop is within a 5 minute walk. I much prefer it to Brighton. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    If I had a Big basement I would want all those life-size statues 🤩

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE Yeah you would need a big basement, especially for the Rick and Morty one! 👍🏻

  • @jasonhancock2151
    @jasonhancock2151 4 года назад

    Great video and informative as always. Keep up the good work sir.

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Jason Hancock Thank you Jason, I appreciate the kind words. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    Epic video for the start of 2020 , well done Alan 👍🏻

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE Thanks Mike, hope I haven’t set myself too high of a bar! Lol! 👍🏻

  • @BigPauly
    @BigPauly 4 года назад

    Wow The Vault looks huge, not many people in there though. Lovely hotel and seems quite central to everything. Can’t believe McDonalds got a latte wrong Alan. Lol

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Hey Paul, the Vault was massive, you would love it. It was probably empty because the other one was closing down and everyone was picking over the stock.
      Yeah if you ever do visit Birmingham, go for the Clayton hotel. It’s a two minute walk to the centre of the city.
      (Bloody McDonalds lol)!
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    That Rick and Morty one is really cool that thing is huge

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE Yeah it must’ve cost them a fortune! It takes up a big chunk of space but it’s a good photo opportunity! 👍🏻

  • @maartensijbesma7235
    @maartensijbesma7235 4 года назад

    Hi Alan, really enjoyed the video. Visited Birmingham myself last summer, real bummer that the Vault opened a few months later but still really enjoyed my stay. Guess i will have to look into Fringe now seeing as i love the x files haha. Take care mate 😁👍

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Maarten Sijbesma Hey Maarten, you’ll just have to go back to Birmingham for another visit! Lol!
      Yeah you should love Fringe, it’s a little bit more out there!
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @SophiesRetroRevival
    @SophiesRetroRevival 4 года назад

    Great video! I'm meeting Jamie and Katie in April xx

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      sophie slasor Hey Sophie, thank you very much! Hope you enjoy your visit with the Powell’s, they’re a lovely couple. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @blu-raybenn4854
    @blu-raybenn4854 4 года назад

    Hey mate, missed you by less than 2 weeks, arrgghh!
    I found the CEX in Birmingham a real bust, not many blu rays at all and what they did have were more expensive than in my home town.
    The Vault on the other hand was amazing, I actually spent 4 hours in there! So many great movies, and I could actually choose some blu rays with the slipcases on, lol! The boxsets were pricey and had no deals, but the separate releases had some great bargains.
    Great video and pick ups, heard great things for The Fringe! Take care mate

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Blu-ray Benn Hey Benn, it must’ve been like Christmas morning when you stepped into the Vault lol! I bet you spent a fortune.
      Yeah that is one of the worst CEX’s I’ve ever been in.. second only to Eastbourne.
      Completely agree with you, CEX is getting expensive! Glad you’ve visited the Vault in person and I hope the video brought back memories. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @LisaLoves
    @LisaLoves 4 года назад

    I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to record in a mall. That church outside the Bullring is beautiful. Glad you had a nice time and met up with your buddies 🙂

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Lisa Loves Hey Lisa, yeah I was told by security in Brighton that it’s an anti terrorist thing in all malls in England. Although you can film with permission inside a shop in a mall.
      I know it’s a long way but if you ever get the opportunity to visit Birmingham, take it!
      Yeah it was nice to see a couple of fellow youtubers.
      Take care 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @withliiiiiight6018
    @withliiiiiight6018 4 года назад

    What a fun adventure! You've met some cool people here, must be fun meeting other YouTubians 😁.

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      With Liiiiiight Hey Sarah, yeah this is the first time I’ve met another RUclipsr! It was definitely something to be repeated. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад +1

    Ok, I so want that wonder woman statue just don’t tell my wife 😉

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      MOVIE EDGE Are you sure you wouldn’t prefer the Buzz Lightyear? Lol! (She was pretty cool!). 👍🏻

    • @movieedge7370
      @movieedge7370 4 года назад

      Kermits Ghost nope WW

  • @bigalanthewasp
    @bigalanthewasp 4 года назад

    Man I’ve gotta pay the vault a visit I’d spend ages in there. Great video as usual 👍

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Alan Jones Cheers Alan, I was in there for about an hour, they have a massive selection, in fact everything I wanted was in there and more! Well worth a visit.
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    Cool tee shirts

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Yeah and they had plenty of them! 👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    My god I want to live in that HMV

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      MOVIE EDGE Me too Mike! Lol! 👍🏻

  • @IamHedgehog
    @IamHedgehog 4 года назад

    That vault looks awesome will definitely check it out next Birmingham trip. Where you the once person in there though? Seemed empty doesn't bode well

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Dave Hedgehog Hey Dave, I was in there just after 9am but two minutes away, the other HMV was jam packed! (Because it was closing down, they had more offers on).
      I’m sure the Vault is usually busier than that. (Fingers crossed).
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    Interesting building behind you at the beginning of the video very cool

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE Yeah the Bullring was a very modern looking mall! And very popular as well.. you’d love it.
      Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    Nice looking McDonald’s

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Pity they didn’t get my coffee order right though lol! 👍🏻

  • @ollieb8269
    @ollieb8269 4 года назад

    Hi Kermits ghost. Do you know if the Brighton Hmv branch is one of the branches set for closing in 2020. I hope not its my Local whenever i´m in the U.K
    Thanks for all the great videos

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      ole christensen Hey mate, I know for a fact it isn’t one that’s going to close, thankfully. As it only recently opened and I talk to the staff quite often.
      Thanks for watching, take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @alancochran937
    @alancochran937 4 года назад

    Good video, did you get there as it opened? It looked empty.

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      Alan Cochran Hey Alan, yeah it just opened as I got there. But I know it picked up later in the day as I went back a couple other times. Take it easy 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    It’s sad a lot of stores like HMV we had in the US have mostly gone bye

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE Yeah it’s quite depressing when you see all the shops closing down! Gone are the golden days of choice on the high street! We used to have about half a dozen physical media stores in Brighton. Now we’re down to two! Take it easy Mike 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    Any good finds in the closing HMV Store ?

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      I don’t think I picked anything up Mike, because I mainly spent my cash in the Vault. Usually I own everything that’s on sale anyway lol. 👍🏻

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 4 года назад

    That Elvis Presley movie is not in the state yet that would been a good pick up for you . Or it might be a different title here in the US

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад +1

      MOVIE EDGE I don’t actually have any Elvis films in my collection, it’s an area I haven’t tapped into yet. I haven’t seen any of his films since the 70s and can’t remember if they’re any good or not. I might have to pick one out to check. 👍🏻

    • @movieedge7370
      @movieedge7370 4 года назад

      Kermits Ghost my favorite of his is Follow that dream

  • @Wrestlingking95
    @Wrestlingking95 4 года назад +1

    Ghost please check out the Christmas section for me please

    • @kermitsghost
      @kermitsghost  4 года назад

      Rockstargamingfan95 Already dome! 👍🏻🙂👍🏻

    • @Wrestlingking95
      @Wrestlingking95 4 года назад

      @@kermitsghost thanks check out my crime section for me mate