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I've just posted this over on Facebook, but thought it might be worth getting some tips on the forum too. First time i've ever painted up anything like this, so its all new to me...

I bought this fibreglass Dredd helmet off a guy on eBay, and wondering where to start with it. I guess the first thing is to trim away all the excess bits round the edges. Anyone recommend the best tools to use before i just delve in and balls it all up?

Just had an email that the item is out of stock and I won't be charged. Bit gutted but ah well.

Same here.  Can't say I'm too bothered tbh. It's a nice t-shirt but I probably wouldn't have bought it (or tried to) if it hadn't been on offer so not a real loss.

Ditto

filippo

Likewise. Bah.

Does anyone know why the word 'Acclaim' sometimes showed up as graffiti in some early 90s Dredd stories? I've spotted it several times in both Book of the Dead and Frankenstein Division while reading Case Files 20, and it's done in the same way every time it appears despite the vastly contrasting artists  (Dermot Power and Ezquerra).

It was paid product placement, plain and simple. IIRC, the video game company paid to have its logo appear in strips.

I've been wondering about that for years. Many thanks Bish-OP.

Been following from the start. Lovely work Chris. Do you plan on printing a collection at the end, or...?

Yes Darren, hoping to have a print version further down the line!

Thanks for all the kind comments, folks!

Dagon meets ET, I very much like the looks of this!

And the art is gorgeous!

Hah, glad that you picked up on that Hawkmumbler. I was very much looking for a 'Walt Disney adapts Lovecraft' vibe. Initially, at least.

Hi Folks,

I've been working on my webcomic for 15 weeks now (it's a slow process as I only upload one new page a week - although completing one page a week is pretty good going for me!). I'm hoping it'll be of interest to some folks on here, and obviously I'd like to reach as many folks as possible, so if you like it please share. Also, if you know anyone who might review such things on the internet, I'd be eternally grateful if you could pass it on or post some details here.

At the very least, enjoy a few pages of free comics. Link below.

I'm hoping to put together a print version when it's finally completed.

Cheers,

Chris.

http://ugrot.tumblr.com

And it doesn't appear to be on the UK comixology anyway...

Its there, each volume is 2.99, so tempted.What's it actually about?

It's about Saitama, a man, bored with his life to the point of narcissism, who one day decided he wanted to be a superhero (explained in chapter 2). Only problem is he became too strong, and now defeats every villain he encounters with a single punch. So he's back to being bored and narcistic...and jobless. The comic is a series of bizarre adventures where Saitama finds himself against increasingly outlandish circumstances, the real joy comes from his interactions with the supporting cast. The series has a vinyet style attitude to story arcs so theres no real over hanging motives or goals (recent developments however might tip that out of balance) instead utilising Saitamas dead pan attitude to life to achieve some genuinly brilliant comedic timing.

It also acts as a giant piss take (and love letter) to the super hero and shounen genres.

And the art is fucking amazing, did I mention the art?!

It's funny and it looks good.
If you don't like manga, then it's probably not your thing.
But if you do, worth a punt for 2.99

I'm sure you'll be able to pick one up further down the line. I just grabbed a Judge Death off Ebay for £40.

Stephen really was a powerhouse of creativity. Back in the day of photocopied and stapled small press comics, he ran a zine called Otherside / Flipside (and I think it went under other titles too at various stages). He would get a copy of that comic out bi-monthly, if not monthly, on a regular basis. Very few creators, to this day, can keep that momentum going. He will be missed by many.

Well chuffed with a Swamp Thing action figure I won on the Ebay, and received in the post today. The photo's on the page didn't do the item justice and I bought it on a whim for about £8 including postage. And it's absolutely gorgeous. Stands nearly 10" tall, is stunningly detailed, and is coated in this moulded rubbery substance that covers the whole figure including all the joints. It's absolutely amazing. Never seen one before, and don't know any details about it, so don't know how much of a jammy find it is. Just may be my best ever eBay purchase.

Yes love both these pieces. Would love to see more Teague in the prog also, beyond his colours on the Cliff Robinson covers. He draws a truly classic looking Dredd too.

Farewell My Billions holds fond memories for me too. Although I'd caught up to date with Sam's exploits via the 2000ad monthlies, this was my first weekly dose of Robo Hunter in the prog.

Gutted to be selling these as they're the only 2000ad originals i own, but i need the cash blah blah blah...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272247276956?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272247283130?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Apologies - try this link instead

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/eraserhead1972/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Folks,

I have a few 2000ad related things up on Ebay at the minute, all in an attempt to get some finances together for various convention trips this year. Please take a look and see if there's anything of interest :-)

http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbayBeta&CurrentPage=MyeBayNextSelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESEX

Cheers!

Am I the only one who received a Slade with loose boots, I wonder.

Yes, while it's a lovely figure, mine also has loose boots and shoulder joints. Not complaining mind, just an observation.