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assorted nerdish stuff.
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#silveragecomicsmonth #hyphenwar
Sidebar: Cover to Cover scans
I saw this ad below in a scan of a 1951 Golden Age comic. Scanned by an amateur, and now available to all of us.
First, these cover to cover scans are *better* than anything the Big Two produces - ads were part of the experience (as were letters, columns, etc)
I saw this ad below in a scan of a 1951 Golden Age comic. Scanned by an amateur, and now available to all of us.
First, these cover to cover scans are *better* than anything the Big Two produces - ads were part of the experience (as were letters, columns, etc)
Daily Mail Order Toy Soldiers <until I run out>
This is one of the earliest I've found - from 1951
40 Piece Military "Real Action" set for $1.25
or Wild West Cowboys and Indians for 98c or
40 sensational airplanes for 98c
From Toy City, Great Neck NY, a wholesaler that began in 1901
<no 27>
This is one of the earliest I've found - from 1951
40 Piece Military "Real Action" set for $1.25
or Wild West Cowboys and Indians for 98c or
40 sensational airplanes for 98c
From Toy City, Great Neck NY, a wholesaler that began in 1901
<no 27>
January 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Sidebar: Cover to Cover scans
I saw this ad below in a scan of a 1951 Golden Age comic. Scanned by an amateur, and now available to all of us.
First, these cover to cover scans are *better* than anything the Big Two produces - ads were part of the experience (as were letters, columns, etc)
I saw this ad below in a scan of a 1951 Golden Age comic. Scanned by an amateur, and now available to all of us.
First, these cover to cover scans are *better* than anything the Big Two produces - ads were part of the experience (as were letters, columns, etc)
Daily Mail Order Toy Soldiers <until I run out>
This is one of the earliest I've found - from 1951
40 Piece Military "Real Action" set for $1.25
or Wild West Cowboys and Indians for 98c or
40 sensational airplanes for 98c
From Toy City, Great Neck NY, a wholesaler that began in 1901
<no 27>
This is one of the earliest I've found - from 1951
40 Piece Military "Real Action" set for $1.25
or Wild West Cowboys and Indians for 98c or
40 sensational airplanes for 98c
From Toy City, Great Neck NY, a wholesaler that began in 1901
<no 27>
January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Daily Mail Order Toy Soldiers <until I run out>
This is one of the earliest I've found - from 1951
40 Piece Military "Real Action" set for $1.25
or Wild West Cowboys and Indians for 98c or
40 sensational airplanes for 98c
From Toy City, Great Neck NY, a wholesaler that began in 1901
<no 27>
This is one of the earliest I've found - from 1951
40 Piece Military "Real Action" set for $1.25
or Wild West Cowboys and Indians for 98c or
40 sensational airplanes for 98c
From Toy City, Great Neck NY, a wholesaler that began in 1901
<no 27>
@thinkingsideways.bsky.social was part of this history, and has corrected me that the Silver Dragon was found out East, in the Smokies. The Golden Unicorn (what happened to that is unknown / possibly still buried) was likely at that New Mexico solar observatory.
For the Fall 1980 catalog, Metagaming of Austin Texas (then home of Steve Jackson, who left in 1980) ran a contest for The Treasure of the Silver Dragon. Find a silver dragon, win $10,000.
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
@thinkingsideways.bsky.social was part of this history, and has corrected me that the Silver Dragon was found out East, in the Smokies. The Golden Unicorn (what happened to that is unknown / possibly still buried) was likely at that New Mexico solar observatory.
Reposted by Jeffs Comics
Flash from my past: several high school friends plotted finding the dragon, and one was SURE he knew where the unicorn was located.
For the Fall 1980 catalog, Metagaming of Austin Texas (then home of Steve Jackson, who left in 1980) ran a contest for The Treasure of the Silver Dragon. Find a silver dragon, win $10,000.
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Flash from my past: several high school friends plotted finding the dragon, and one was SURE he knew where the unicorn was located.
One of the fun parts of nerds on social media is when you blunder into a "I was there / I met that person" story. This is pretty cool.
Tom Davidson and his wife Sharon were good friends back then. They quite literally spent the rent money financing their trip to the Smokey Mountain National Park. I also knew Howard Thompson, so they asked me to come with them when they presented Howard with the dragon.
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
One of the fun parts of nerds on social media is when you blunder into a "I was there / I met that person" story. This is pretty cool.
For the Fall 1980 catalog, Metagaming of Austin Texas (then home of Steve Jackson, who left in 1980) ran a contest for The Treasure of the Silver Dragon. Find a silver dragon, win $10,000.
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
January 26, 2026 at 8:51 PM
For the Fall 1980 catalog, Metagaming of Austin Texas (then home of Steve Jackson, who left in 1980) ran a contest for The Treasure of the Silver Dragon. Find a silver dragon, win $10,000.
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
The dragon was found just a month later, atop New Mexico's Sacramento peak.
Metagaming went under in 1983
Well, just see that doesn't happen again, governor, okay?
January 26, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Well, just see that doesn't happen again, governor, okay?
One Round Hogan
I mean, it happens to us guys sometimes, but I really wouldn't use it as my nom de guerre
I mean, it happens to us guys sometimes, but I really wouldn't use it as my nom de guerre
January 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM
One Round Hogan
I mean, it happens to us guys sometimes, but I really wouldn't use it as my nom de guerre
I mean, it happens to us guys sometimes, but I really wouldn't use it as my nom de guerre
You could be a nerd too:
if you looked at this cover and said to yourself "Isn't it spelled 'blonde' and not 'blond' for a 1940s woman?"
Only then do you notice the photo in the newspaper and think, "I bet they sold a lot of copies of the Daily Tabloid today"
if you looked at this cover and said to yourself "Isn't it spelled 'blonde' and not 'blond' for a 1940s woman?"
Only then do you notice the photo in the newspaper and think, "I bet they sold a lot of copies of the Daily Tabloid today"
January 26, 2026 at 5:59 PM
You could be a nerd too:
if you looked at this cover and said to yourself "Isn't it spelled 'blonde' and not 'blond' for a 1940s woman?"
Only then do you notice the photo in the newspaper and think, "I bet they sold a lot of copies of the Daily Tabloid today"
if you looked at this cover and said to yourself "Isn't it spelled 'blonde' and not 'blond' for a 1940s woman?"
Only then do you notice the photo in the newspaper and think, "I bet they sold a lot of copies of the Daily Tabloid today"
This really is a great cover (is that a scarecrow?) but also illustrates (pun) how classic horror doesn't mix well with superheroes. I mean, Kid Flash can handle anything Hammer or Universal could throw at him
Horror remains a big part of comics (e.g., the Joker), its just more like slasher horror
Horror remains a big part of comics (e.g., the Joker), its just more like slasher horror
January 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
This really is a great cover (is that a scarecrow?) but also illustrates (pun) how classic horror doesn't mix well with superheroes. I mean, Kid Flash can handle anything Hammer or Universal could throw at him
Horror remains a big part of comics (e.g., the Joker), its just more like slasher horror
Horror remains a big part of comics (e.g., the Joker), its just more like slasher horror
Daily Hanna Barbera
The 2019 Scooby Doo inspired RPG Jinkies, by Tobias Strauss. Similar to the earlier Meddling Kids RPG, its meant for kids. You have a set of archtypes (a player can be the mascot). The GM is called The Animator. Cruise the early 70s in your Clue Car and solve some mysteries
The 2019 Scooby Doo inspired RPG Jinkies, by Tobias Strauss. Similar to the earlier Meddling Kids RPG, its meant for kids. You have a set of archtypes (a player can be the mascot). The GM is called The Animator. Cruise the early 70s in your Clue Car and solve some mysteries
January 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera
The 2019 Scooby Doo inspired RPG Jinkies, by Tobias Strauss. Similar to the earlier Meddling Kids RPG, its meant for kids. You have a set of archtypes (a player can be the mascot). The GM is called The Animator. Cruise the early 70s in your Clue Car and solve some mysteries
The 2019 Scooby Doo inspired RPG Jinkies, by Tobias Strauss. Similar to the earlier Meddling Kids RPG, its meant for kids. You have a set of archtypes (a player can be the mascot). The GM is called The Animator. Cruise the early 70s in your Clue Car and solve some mysteries
The Insult that Made a Man ... no, not Mac, rather its Joe Weider doing a Charles Aetlas (misspelled in purpose because a bot will spout legaleze otherwise) thing selling his workout as The Simple Advice that Changed Bob's body and his Life (1978)
January 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The Insult that Made a Man ... no, not Mac, rather its Joe Weider doing a Charles Aetlas (misspelled in purpose because a bot will spout legaleze otherwise) thing selling his workout as The Simple Advice that Changed Bob's body and his Life (1978)
In the 70s and early 80s, what we call Graphic Tees were often called Transfers (or Iron-On transfers). This comic book ad is from 1978.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
In the 70s and early 80s, what we call Graphic Tees were often called Transfers (or Iron-On transfers). This comic book ad is from 1978.
Star Wars Battlefront Classic on Hoth.
January 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Star Wars Battlefront Classic on Hoth.
The Hoth Snowspeeder from The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Sure, not as glamorous as an X-wing, and lord only knows why it has a harpoon gun and tailgunner, but the little wedge captures the fun of Star Wars.
I had the Kenner toy as a kid.
Sure, not as glamorous as an X-wing, and lord only knows why it has a harpoon gun and tailgunner, but the little wedge captures the fun of Star Wars.
I had the Kenner toy as a kid.
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The Hoth Snowspeeder from The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Sure, not as glamorous as an X-wing, and lord only knows why it has a harpoon gun and tailgunner, but the little wedge captures the fun of Star Wars.
I had the Kenner toy as a kid.
Sure, not as glamorous as an X-wing, and lord only knows why it has a harpoon gun and tailgunner, but the little wedge captures the fun of Star Wars.
I had the Kenner toy as a kid.
There are a lot of cold weather GI Joes, but Snow Job may be the most famous. His red beard gives him an old school vibe.
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
There are a lot of cold weather GI Joes, but Snow Job may be the most famous. His red beard gives him an old school vibe.
Cobra Commander dressed for Winter
January 25, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Cobra Commander dressed for Winter
Cold Weather Cartoon Characters
Leonardo Productions Klondike Kat and Savoir Faire (1963)- a back segment of several shows, including Tennesse Tuxedo and Underdog.
I wonder if was popular in Quebec?
Leonardo Productions Klondike Kat and Savoir Faire (1963)- a back segment of several shows, including Tennesse Tuxedo and Underdog.
I wonder if was popular in Quebec?
January 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Cold Weather Cartoon Characters
Leonardo Productions Klondike Kat and Savoir Faire (1963)- a back segment of several shows, including Tennesse Tuxedo and Underdog.
I wonder if was popular in Quebec?
Leonardo Productions Klondike Kat and Savoir Faire (1963)- a back segment of several shows, including Tennesse Tuxedo and Underdog.
I wonder if was popular in Quebec?
Give me some cold weather cartoon characters!
Walter Lantz' Chilly Willy first appears in 1953, with the running gag of trying to get warm. Tex Avery would step in to direct after his premiere, and with Micharl Maltese on the typewriter, make the Legend of Rockabye Point in 1955.
Walter Lantz' Chilly Willy first appears in 1953, with the running gag of trying to get warm. Tex Avery would step in to direct after his premiere, and with Micharl Maltese on the typewriter, make the Legend of Rockabye Point in 1955.
January 25, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Give me some cold weather cartoon characters!
Walter Lantz' Chilly Willy first appears in 1953, with the running gag of trying to get warm. Tex Avery would step in to direct after his premiere, and with Micharl Maltese on the typewriter, make the Legend of Rockabye Point in 1955.
Walter Lantz' Chilly Willy first appears in 1953, with the running gag of trying to get warm. Tex Avery would step in to direct after his premiere, and with Micharl Maltese on the typewriter, make the Legend of Rockabye Point in 1955.
Jeannie Shrimpton of the London swinging 60s. Talk about hitting the jackpot, Tiger.
January 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Jeannie Shrimpton of the London swinging 60s. Talk about hitting the jackpot, Tiger.
Daily Hanna Barbera (Bonus)
Fraggle Rock the Animated Series was not HB, but rather Marvel Productions (formerly DePatie-Freleng), the character of Doc is voiced by John Stephenson, best known as the voice of Mr Slate from the Flintstones.
Doc's face is not shown as a creative choice
Fraggle Rock the Animated Series was not HB, but rather Marvel Productions (formerly DePatie-Freleng), the character of Doc is voiced by John Stephenson, best known as the voice of Mr Slate from the Flintstones.
Doc's face is not shown as a creative choice
January 24, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera (Bonus)
Fraggle Rock the Animated Series was not HB, but rather Marvel Productions (formerly DePatie-Freleng), the character of Doc is voiced by John Stephenson, best known as the voice of Mr Slate from the Flintstones.
Doc's face is not shown as a creative choice
Fraggle Rock the Animated Series was not HB, but rather Marvel Productions (formerly DePatie-Freleng), the character of Doc is voiced by John Stephenson, best known as the voice of Mr Slate from the Flintstones.
Doc's face is not shown as a creative choice
The Fraggle Rock multiverse
While we Americans and Canadians had 'Doc' as Sprocket's owner (and why he was called Sprocket as Doc is an inventor), the UK had The Captain in a lighthouse while France had a Doc who was a retired baker (whose uncle was an inventor, and perhaps owned Sprocket earlier)
While we Americans and Canadians had 'Doc' as Sprocket's owner (and why he was called Sprocket as Doc is an inventor), the UK had The Captain in a lighthouse while France had a Doc who was a retired baker (whose uncle was an inventor, and perhaps owned Sprocket earlier)
January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The Fraggle Rock multiverse
While we Americans and Canadians had 'Doc' as Sprocket's owner (and why he was called Sprocket as Doc is an inventor), the UK had The Captain in a lighthouse while France had a Doc who was a retired baker (whose uncle was an inventor, and perhaps owned Sprocket earlier)
While we Americans and Canadians had 'Doc' as Sprocket's owner (and why he was called Sprocket as Doc is an inventor), the UK had The Captain in a lighthouse while France had a Doc who was a retired baker (whose uncle was an inventor, and perhaps owned Sprocket earlier)
Daily Hanna Barbera
2004 HB-inspired RPG called "Meddling Kids" was designed for kids. The introduction mentions a 1969 CBS cartoon, but not by name for likely legal reasons.
Characters come from the basic archtypes, while the GM gets to play the strange companion (the talking dog, the robot, etc)
2004 HB-inspired RPG called "Meddling Kids" was designed for kids. The introduction mentions a 1969 CBS cartoon, but not by name for likely legal reasons.
Characters come from the basic archtypes, while the GM gets to play the strange companion (the talking dog, the robot, etc)
January 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera
2004 HB-inspired RPG called "Meddling Kids" was designed for kids. The introduction mentions a 1969 CBS cartoon, but not by name for likely legal reasons.
Characters come from the basic archtypes, while the GM gets to play the strange companion (the talking dog, the robot, etc)
2004 HB-inspired RPG called "Meddling Kids" was designed for kids. The introduction mentions a 1969 CBS cartoon, but not by name for likely legal reasons.
Characters come from the basic archtypes, while the GM gets to play the strange companion (the talking dog, the robot, etc)
Rust (2017)
I picked up the 1st 2 volumes at a used book store. Quite excellent - pulls you in with action, but builds a compelling story with a small set of characters. Enjoying tje pastoral setting and art, and thay the story moves at a nice pace.
I picked up the 1st 2 volumes at a used book store. Quite excellent - pulls you in with action, but builds a compelling story with a small set of characters. Enjoying tje pastoral setting and art, and thay the story moves at a nice pace.
January 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Rust (2017)
I picked up the 1st 2 volumes at a used book store. Quite excellent - pulls you in with action, but builds a compelling story with a small set of characters. Enjoying tje pastoral setting and art, and thay the story moves at a nice pace.
I picked up the 1st 2 volumes at a used book store. Quite excellent - pulls you in with action, but builds a compelling story with a small set of characters. Enjoying tje pastoral setting and art, and thay the story moves at a nice pace.
Trapped in a world he never made
January 24, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Trapped in a world he never made