Troop Member Name:
Jake Collins
Troop HQ Location:
Lakewood, USA
Favorite Tech:
Quantum Integrated Reciprocating Pulse Laser Ray
Status:
You're a Langarfljots worm.
Bio:
When I'm not out there kicking monster butt with my Lakewood crew, I draw comics and skateboard. The first time I picked up a Blaster, it just felt right. It's like all my years playing videogames are finally paying off, and I love every minute of it. I wish the Troop showed up on my report card -- I think I've finally found one subject where I could get an A.
LANCE AND OLDNESS AND STUFF
The whole thing about Lance being too old to fight monsters got me wondering what I'll end up doing when I get that old. I know a few things: I want to keep drawing comics, because I'm good at that. But I'm good at the monster stuff, too.
Huh. Just had an INSANE thought. (it felt like my brain did a 360 in my head, if you know what I mean)
Somebody out there draws all the monsters for the Troop Grid. You know all those "artist's rendering" things for when they don't have a photo of the monster? I wonder if the artist goes out in the field with the Troop, or if they draw from someone else's description, like a police sketch or something? Either way, that could be a rad thing to do on the side when I'm a comic book artist.
LANCE DONOVAN UPDATE
Crazy story. Lance Donovan showed up in Lakewood, and he was everything I expected, but also nothing like I expected. I've been reading about him for so long that I thought of him as the ultimate monster hunter. He's been my hero ever since I joined the Troop, but it turns out he's also just a regular guy.
Maybe nobody is 100% awesome on their own, but even after everything that happened this week, I think Lance Donovan comes close. Look at his list of member traits. As a Troop member, he was unbeatable. That list needs one more thing, though:
> Able to fight monsters with a blindfold on.
It might not be the smartest way to fight, but dude, it was impressive.
EVER HEARD OF LANCE DONOVAN?
Lance Donovan is kind of my hero. He's part of a Texas troop, so we've never met, but from what I've heard, the guy is unstoppable. I wish I could see him in action. Check out his profile if you need to feel inspired.
DON'T SHOOT!
Skating home from school yesterday, I saw this creepy creature growling near an old lady, so I rode a little closer to see if she needed help. I was about to reach for my blaster when the lady said, "I'm so sorry, she's afraid of skateboards."
Turns out, it's no monster. It's a Peruvian hairless dog named Inca, and she's the lady's pet. Once I stopped moving, Inca stopped freaking out, so I got to pet her, and her skin felt really cool (like cool/interesting... temperature-wise, it was warm).
Anyway, if you see Inca and her owner (whose name I forget) around Lakewood, don't blast either of them. Inca's a great dog that only looks like a monster.
THE TOP 3 REASONS THAT A CORN DOG IS AWESOME.
Corn dogs and I go way back, but recently a corn dog ruined my night. I won't go into the details. I thought I'd never want to see a corn dog again, but when the craving came back, it came back hard. What makes a corn dog so great? Easy.
1. It comes on a stick.
Is there a food on a stick that isn't completely delicious? Hmm, let's see: candy apples, ice cream, and corn dogs. Nope, not a dud in the bunch.
2. It's only served at carnivals and circuses.
It's a food so awesome, it can only exist in the funnest environments imaginable. I mean, have you ever seen corn dogs on the menu at your school cafeteria? I didn't think so.
3. It combines the three best food groups:
A) Batter-fried food (think fried chicken and chicken-fried steak)
B) Hot dogs
C) Food-on-a-stick (see number one)
Can you believe the above essay got me a D- in health class?
MAN OF MANY DISGUISES
Did you know Felix worked ALL YEAR on his Halloween costume? I'm not bagging on him. The thing turned out pretty sweet.
But my Halloween theory is to spend like two bucks, max. For these ideas, I took a pic with my phone and used the drawing program on my computer. All it takes to turn them into a costume is a washable black marker. This year, I picked up a 4 pack for 2.99. Score!
1. Evil Jake: Not bad.
2. Dorky Jake: If I look like Clark Kent, people might expect me to change into Superman. Way too much work.
3. Pirate Jake: I'm not into putting marker on my eyelid, so I'd have to get a real eye patch. Not feeling it.
4. Kitty Jake: Pretty lame, but girls might like it. Wait, girls like tough guys too, right? I think Evil Jake has the edge. Mwahaha....
CUSTOMIZED BLASTERS
I have this tiger sticker that didn't fit on my skateboard, and I was thinking it would look pretty fierce on one of the blasters. I mean, dude, it has a flaming head. Anybody know if the Troop has a policy on personalizing weapons?
I bet if Hayley customized her blaster, she'd cover it in sparkles, or glue on a bunch of that shiny stuff that pompoms are made of. Girls are so weird.
Felix would probably go all genius and add extra features to his. He'd be like "Oh, and if you're hungry after capturing a monster, hit this new button on the way back to headquarters and it'll have a snack here waiting for you." Hey, I wonder if he'd upgrade mine.... maybe in trade for some stickers.
POP QUIZZES ARE SO LAME.
Dude. biology class is the worst. Mr. Spezza gave us a pop quiz today, but get this. It was an "open notebook" quiz. It was supposed to teach us a lesson about taking good notes or something.
Anyone who's ever seen my notebook (including Mr. Spezza, who walks around a lot during class) knows I use it for sketching comic ideas, not taking notes. I think I guessed right on a few questions, but I'm probably shooting for a D at best.
Why can't Mr. Spezza get it? Sketches are way more important to my future as a comic book artist than stupid biology notes. Unless I decide to write a comic about an evil biology teacher, which I WON'T.
THE TIME ME AND HAYLEY SWITCHED BODIES.
TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK...
MEET HONEY RICOCHET
Hey, guys. Here's another comic I drew! Meet Honey Ricochet, monster DESTROYER. She's super tough, smart as a whip, and she's pretty cute too. What do you think?
ABOUT A MONSTER GIRL
SHOULD I DATE A DRYAD?
Remember that girl Laurel I told you about? She wrote me this note.
This is a tough one. I like her a lot, but I'm not sure I want to date someone who spends most of her time rooted to the ground.
POLL: Should I date Laurel, even though she's a tree monster? Tell me what you think in the comments.
ANOTHER SKETCH I DID
This is a drawing I did of this new girl at school, Laurel. She's really cute and cool and... different. As in... she's a tree monster. I know, I know. Kinda weird. But I really like her! What do you think? Of the drawing I did, and also about the whole "dating a dryad" thing. I guess I could really use some advice. Thanks, guys.
MORE SKETCHES
Hey, here's the second page of my new comics... More to come!
A COUPLE SKETCHES
Hey, guys. Here's some new comics I sketched today. They're still pretty rough but... whaddya think?
I DON'T KNOW...
Hey, guys. Is being a monster hunter something you were born with? Or something you learn? I don't know, what do you think?
MY FIRST BLOG POST
Hayley Steele
Felix Garcia
Mr. Stockley
Dr. Brandenburg
Lance Donovan
YOURDAD328
what
HOLAGURL01
socool!
IPODMYLIFE
who the heck cares if shes a dryag do what your heart says trust me you'll know
FRWEFFTGER
i think Honey Ricochet
doggie544
hes cute
CADYLAVA
your awesome artist jake
AMYRICKY22
i like the deawings ps do not date her
NNNN60
just read the book
BLUEBARRYP
cool blog i love the drawlings
THISROX334
i love this show!!!!!!!!!
SAMBAR
She looks a little like Hayley
ZMAN753
Being a monster hunter is something you are born with.Oh and about dryad dating listen to your gut
HUNTBLAST9
Excellent drawings... I don't think hunting monsters is something people are born with but it is really cool to learn
AMYRICKY22
you are probley fighting monsters
ADYNKIVETT
nooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shes a tree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GUESTVOSF4
Yes you should date the cute girl thats a dryad.
BRADLEY941
jake remember salamander behind you was a tree creature
GUESTVOTB4
reef012 of course monsters are not real
GUESTVOTB4
you are awsome at fighting monsters jake
STEPH16254
i dont think jake should date a dryad because if he would brake up with her and if she would get mad she could attak him
MONS234CON
why don't you just listen to Hayley and Felix
JOANY1225
say yes
TYJONAS
Hey Jack ask Haley to date you if she tells you no ask Laurel.
MURPHY1003
your drawings are awesome
TYLERMEM9
do you like what you do
DEVONIANST
the Quantum Integrated Reciprocating Pulse Laser Ray is good against Basilisk
CODE9432
Oh! your stuck between a rock and a hard place
2008armada
Hey Guys. But guys, how do you find the monsters
MOONEYES6
i love you!!!!!!
SIE1997
ask hayley out everyone knows you like her oh and your drawings are really cool keep drawing jake
YCHHOLH
Dude, your drawings rock. As for the dryad, forget her ask haylee
COHENY
so visit when you can and be yourself
DANDY478
hey what are you doing
TOM600
wow
THETROOPST
Just read the manual and stop asking us what you should do. Ask Haley and Felix for help. P.S. Think before you act. P.S.S. I know you like Haley and I can tell that she likes you to so tell her. P.S.S.S. I know that your new comic book charector,Honey Richochet, is really Haley.
JOANY1225
say yes dued
UIOPAS33
nice drawings!
PETERG3
I'ts your choice.But if she is cute thats a totally different thing
BRENDANKAS
93kj
KORAY12222
nice drawing
lezzle3377
Awesome Drawings! Believe with what your heart says.
TD65
i think your drawings are amazing and if you want to date a dryad [laurel] go ahead but try to be careful and if you don't want to date her don't
LOJHJJYHHH
jack i think you are so cute
WOLFIEKID
Out of respect for the Troop, no. How bad would it look if you were dating a MONSTER. I mean, which is scarier: angry monster--or angry HAYLEY??? Dun Dunn Dunnn
TROOPSWORD
Jake.Why did you make a date with a dryad???
DAVIDCON
you should date her. in ancint greek, a dryad is every man's dream
TROOPSWORD
These sketches,areAWESOME!!!!!!!!!
zrocks97
Awesome sketch!... but it does look alot like hayley
MONSTAR618
Jake awesome drawings. P.S. Dating a tree won't work just be friends with her.
DAVIDCON
also, you should see hayley's blog, page 3 (its all about you!!!)
ESOR13
You can date a dryad if you want but you should listen to other people and should sometimes follow the book. Your gut is not almays right. I hope you learned that when you and hayley switched bodys.
MYDOLPHIN
ok
ROSE123182
dude dump the girl show her what your made of
YELLEOW311
heyy jake jus wntd 2 let u np tht hailey lyk u so drop tha tree grl n go wit hailey :) :p
V1VA
JAKE'S RIGHT. YOU SHOULD DRAW MORE AND WRIGHT STUPID BIOLIGY NOTES LESS. BECAUSE DRAWING LETS YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF AND MAKES YOU BETTER AT USEING A PENCIL. IT'S ALSO MORE CREATIVE AND UNIQUE THAN STUPID NOTES.
CORBATA
thats so cool
YOGI1212
your awesome Jake.
NIC4002
i think that it really nice
JACOBP28
i dont now were the drawings
ATTROOP
The drawings are ok,but jake that thing is a monster,a dryad.So do not!!!!!!!!!!
JOKSTER290
FREAKY!!! DON`T VISIT HER AGAIN!!!
CHANCELING
awesome
21ZOEY45
well, i dont think you and laurel should go out. you come from 2 different worlds. maybe you should just stick to your condition and be friends...
THETROOPST
honey ricochet is haley.
1985DUDE
Do you like pie?
LISARAH
!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
THISROX334
hmmm a dryad? id say no even though you like her soo much.
MATTHEWMCV
DOS NOT MATTER ABOUT OUTSIDE WHAT IS ON THE INSIDE
tymac610
Jake this is tymac610,I think you should date laurel, because even monsters should have boy/girl freinds
PixieWish
I like your drawings too. You are my favorite member of the troop. XD
TRACYMIMI
i am not so sure. why don:t you date a human?then again she would turn you into a tree after you broke up with her.hmmmmmmmmmm.....
GUESTVP5LU
hi hayley i think monster hunting is really the coolest thing to me to i just think its cool because it is but is it true you like jake i just wanted to say that so bye.
EMMRALD101
um jake that drawling about honey ricocchet REALLY LOOKS LIKE HALEY STEELE! just saying!
AWESM792
Date a monster??? What??? Is he out of his mind??? He's supposed to capture or destroy monsters!!! Not BEFRIEND them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But, anyway, he shouldn't date a monster, especially that Dryad after it attacked Hayley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEBZO
phenomenal
BROTHER288
try it, you judged Brittney and then stared to like her.
LEGOHADES
cool
SOCNIC505
so cool
JOANY1225
a dryad say yes
TROOP24653
troopgrid is awsome
yo123mb
dude date the dryad.it may be your only chance to get girlfriend, unless you like hayley steele.
ANU89
jake, u should be really sweet to hayley. u guys make a perfect couple, im not even jking. i think she likes u.
DYLETRATOP
yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
500i
don't date her and it going to root u
APRILNYA
can't believe you liked a dryad it was sorta obvious that she wasn't human... love the show!
joepika
aim at the monsters head if u whant to kill it (BOOM HEADSHOT!!!!!!)
JFHEIU67
!!AWESOME!!
DREML
Did you know the things that you see are cryptids. They are U.O.
ALARSSEN
cool
MCWORLD456
I don't see your notes?
SCHOOL1284
Awesome Blogs! I love your drawings. My advice would be go out with the dryad if you want to. In otherwords, follow your heart.
ALICEKT
Um I dont think you should because she is a tree and you r a person you might think her human form is cute but that is not the real her plus she almost turned Haley into a tree. PS cool drawing she reminds me of Haley
MACKIS98
that is
TENTEKLE
the way you took out that repticore was awesome
JAMESTODD1
you kissed a tree! REALLY! COME ON A WISH I HAD MY CAMERA! but ... you problay saw her in human form
FLAIRE12
Like the drawing noticed that it looked alot like Hayley Steele:)
LUFFY1002
i wish i could be in the troop!!!!!!! its so awesome i wish i had all of their weapons and go kill a mongolian deathworm or a balisk!!!!!!!!
ALITHIBA
well do you like her enough to look beyond the fact that shes a dryad? cause if you do then you should totally go out with her.
SLEEPYX360
Idont know how to play the 3 mission
PCDUDE356
awesome
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