Thursday, November 7, 2002

That's more like it. I had them when I was little... Western Action Figures Archive - Bonanza: "American Character produced a very nice line of figures during the early 70's based on the popular TV show, Bonanza. It is highly sought after by collectors today" 9:24:08 PM    comment []

More Mattel and weird Karl May. Now what is this all about? Seems I've missed something. Western Action Figures Archive - Karl May: "General Information - This line was an extension of the Big Jim line from Mattel, produced in Germany during the mid 70's. Karl May is a famous western writer in Europe, and the line was based on exploits from various novels." 9:15:42 PM    comment []

Finnegans Wake returns tomorrow, and maybe some other cartoons. Not enough beer, it seems. I saw a fabulous coat at dunhill, but the price tag was fabulous as well: £425! Damn. 7:55:12 PM    comment []

Just round the corner! Got to have a look 'round there... Alfred Hitchcock mosaics, Leytonstone: "Alfred Hitchcock was born at 517 High Road, Leytonstone, in the east of London on 13th August 1899. To mark 100 years since this event, and to commemorate the director's link with the area, 14 mosaics have been installed in the entrance corridors of Leytonstone tube station." 7:46:05 PM    comment []

I know - this town is getting more and more expensive. Oxford Street costing a packet [This is London: London News] 7:40:44 PM    comment []

Some people are just incredibly rude: Außerdem muß ich, damit der dreiste Plagiator seine vorlaute Klappe hält, mal ein Photo von Zebu posten. (Der Schockwellenreiter) Of course, I don't mean Der Schockwellenreiter being rude, I mean this weird character located at http://costa-del-sol.net/nachrichten/susi/falthund-d.gif Seems he now has removed the stolen und touched up image. 7:38:16 PM    comment []

London. I'm off into town, looking for some books at Murder One, some toys at Forbidden Planet, and have a pint of IPA (Indian Pale Ale) at the Blue Posts pub off Carnaby Street. Next update not before tonight, or probably tomorrow - that depends on the amount of beer. 9:26:20 AM    comment []

Here's the Comiclopedia: Lambiek Comiclopedia of Comic Artists: "Welcome to the Lambiek Comiclopedia, a searchable gallery of over 3,200 international comic artists with biographies and artwork samples. If you know a published comic book artist that should be added to the list, please send us more info or website links. Thanks. We hope you enjoy it." 9:17:57 AM    comment []

Der Schockwellenreiter asked for it, so here's a Guido Crepax link: Valentina The site is in italian and partly english, navigation is a complete mess, but they do have online Valentina comics and Crepax prints to order. 9:15:12 AM    comment []

Lord Saatchi - instead of participating in boring debates he should just employ me. Saatchi and Powell go head-to-head. Guardian Unlimited Nov 6 2002 1:17PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 8:57:56 AM    comment []