Now this is genius – and a great way to raise money for charities, too. Digital Giving, an organisation which develops engaging and innovative projects for the benefit of national and international causes, has just launched a unique way of… Read More ›
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Top designer Jennie Maizels snags Dennis the Menace license
Jennie Maizels Ltd has signed up with The Beano‘s Dennis and Gnasher to produce a range of iron-on patches for the UK and overseas. The firm will develop a range of patches based on classic images supplied by DC Thomson’s… Read More ›
2014 Commando Calendar released
It is that time of the year again when calendars are appearing in the shops and for the third year running Waverley Books have released a Commando calendar. As in the previous two years the Commando Calendar 2014 has 13… Read More ›
Egmont to release Girls Comics, Battle comic postcard collections
(with thanks to Marionette at the Tammy Project): Egmont UK are to release a number of postcard sets featuring hundreds of images from their girls comics, Battle and the Thunderbirds TV series on 10th October, presented in special gift boxes…. Read More ›
Holy Underwear, Batman! Diesel get personal
Clothing company Diesel has launched a new DC Comics Super Heroes intimate collection, under license from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Inspired by the classic 1966 Batman television series – starring Adam West as the Caped Crusader – Warner believes that… Read More ›
New Beano merchandise eases the pain of Back to School blues
It might only be the beginning of August, but no-one can have failed to notcie that supermarkets and other stores are already loading their shelves with Back to School gear (curses, eh?). But, if you’re a Beano fan, there’s plenty… Read More ›
Europe’s Lambiek.net enters digital arena with new e-store
The wonderful European comic reference site Lambiek.net has a new part of its operation – a comics store offering the means to buy digital comics and then redeem the purchase codes on your chosen digital device. Developed by web developer… Read More ›
Doctor Who Assimilation2 collectable offered at Comic Con
US collectable merchandise makers Bif Bang Pow! have revealed one of their San Deigo Comic-Con exclusives is a Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who Monitor Mates Bobble Head set that comes in a tin tote. Inspired by IDW’s Doctor Who-Star… Read More ›
Egmont’s TOXIC Magazine launches new apps
Following up on the launch of a revamped website and its first interactive issue earlier this year, Egmont UK is extending the TOXIC Magazine brand into entertainment apps, aimed, I assume, and helping promote the title. (They're certainly good fun!)… Read More ›
2000AD partners witb Plastic Head for new t-shirt, tote-bag range
With summer fast approaching now is the perfect time to get yourself a funky fresh new look-or some new t-shirts and bags, at least! Plastic Head, in conjunction with 2000AD have a fabulous line in tees-long and short,hoodies and even… Read More ›
Fishy Fun: Comic Characters sunk to new depths!
Here’s a daft but fun item for comic and fish lovers: Custom Fishbowls. This new, small British operation will take your suggestion for whatever kind of fish bowl or theme of a fishbowl you want and make it – and… Read More ›
Hard Case Cunningham! (Darryl Cunningham, that is…)
Check out these rather nifty suitcases featuring art by Darryl Cunningham…
Truffle Shuffle launches Thunderbirds t-shirt range
Truffle Shuffle and Peter Black Footwear and Accessories have recently launched Thunderbirds lines either directly or in partnership with retailers. Truffle Shuffle’s “Classic Thunderbirds” inspired line of T-shirts for men and women, and sweaters for men, all featuring various characters… Read More ›
Airfix Are Looking For Their Original Box Art
The British plastic kit manufacturer Airfix are looking for the loan of original artwork that was used for their box lids during the 1960s and 1970s for an exhibition due to take place at the RAF Museum at Hendon, London… Read More ›
Lazy Oaf launches chic Batman clothing range
Image: Viktor Vauthier © Lazy Oaf East London-based fashion street wear label Lazy Oaf has just launched a very stylish range of Batman-themed clothing, in the run up to the release of The Dark Knight Rises on 20th July. Image… Read More ›
Win Avengers Assemble merchandise
Marvel licensee Colantotte are giving UK comic fans the chance to win six of their limited edition Neo Legend wristbands, as featured in the new Avengers Assemble film. Colantotte created the exclusive limited edition MagTitan Neo Legend bracelet as worn… Read More ›
British Comic Stamps: 2000AD
Here’s the final post to mark the release of the Royal Mail’s Comic Collection, celebrating 75 years of British comics. The Royal Mail have kindly sent us large versions of each stamp, so we thought we’d show them off in… Read More ›
British Comic Stamps: Twinkle
Here’s the ninth of our ten posts to mark the release of the Royal Mail’s Comic Collection, celebrating 75 years of British comics. The Royal Mail have kindly sent us large versions of each stamp, so we thought we’d show… Read More ›
British Comic Stamps: Valiant
Here’s the eighth of our ten posts to mark the release of the Royal Mail’s Comic Collection, celebrating 75 years of British comics. The Royal Mail have kindly sent us large versions of each stamp, so we thought we’d show… Read More ›
British Comic Stamps: Buster
Here’s the seventh of our ten posts to mark the release of the Royal Mail’s Comic Collection, celebrating 75 years of British comics. The Royal Mail have kindly sent us large versions of each stamp, so we thought we’d show… Read More ›