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Post by The Doctor on Nov 10, 2008 16:32:23 GMT
The printing quality, layout, and paper stock are indeed most fine.
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 11, 2008 11:04:46 GMT
Congratulations, Karla, last night you became the 50th person to order Hubris #7. (As a surprise bonus, I'll pop in a free edition of Hubris #6 for you!)
Which means now that the first print run is now sold out. The second printing will commence and become an eBayable variant which says "second printing" in the indicia.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 11, 2008 11:18:34 GMT
Hooray!
(am I the only person who ever read indicia?)
Good going on selling 50 copies. That's great for a printed fanzine, especially outwith a con!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 11, 2008 11:25:57 GMT
Excellent new G.
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 11, 2008 11:30:12 GMT
Well we're a long way off from the heady numbers of All Hail Megatron, but it's good going nonetheless!
Plus I have yet to mention Hubris 7 on the eGroup, or on The Hub's main page, or on DA.
And if anyone's wondering, the other 49 copies were bought by boys.
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Post by Dave on Nov 11, 2008 14:05:05 GMT
Well we're a long way off from the heady numbers of All Hail Megatron, but it's good going nonetheless! True, but going from the comments in this thread you'd scrore a higher AI rating. |
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Post by magic8ball on Nov 11, 2008 14:14:32 GMT
(am I the only person who ever read indicia?) YES |
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Post by Cullen on Nov 11, 2008 15:58:14 GMT
And bought!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 11, 2008 20:03:19 GMT
(am I the only person who ever read indicia?) YES I was trained to read indicia from an early age when I noticed that sometimes 'hidden comments' would be included amongst the copytight info and the like. Doctor Who Magazine still does it most months. -Ralph |
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 11, 2008 20:10:13 GMT
It's a conspiracy!
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 12, 2008 8:31:00 GMT
'Hold Tight Iacon: Follow my Ruin' had in parts the feel of a Christmas story, as it dealt with a commander plagued by doubts and lack of self-worth (Trailbreaker rather than the usual Optimus Prime), who learns his lesson and gets things in 'correct' perspective by the close of the episode. Very well-written as always, though not a great deal new, either in plot progression or character terms. But it's quite short, so that's fine!
'Timecode: In My Memory' was a homage to Bumblebee. My own memory is hazy when it comes to the overall plot of 'Timecode', since it's a slow-burning saga, so I'm not sure what's going on in the framing sequences, or the stuff about the Hub at the end, but that didn't really matter, as the effort of writing has gone into the meat, namely a flashback of events from Bumblebee's life - and these can be enjoyed to the full by the most casual TF reader. I liked the wistful Beachcomber bit, which avoided tipping into angst, but my favourite moment was the bit on Earth where Bumblebee ends up upside-down in vehicle mode. I'm sure they had rain on Cybertron, though perhaps it was dangerous through pollution. But it was a sweet, funny moment. And the Blaster/Bumblebee flashbacks were interesting, as they show us that Blaster and Goldbug weren't meeting for the first time when they were paired up in 1987, as most readers probably assume.
The 'Soundwaves' and 'Complete Works' features nicely rounded out the Marvel comic foundation of the fanzine, and well done on reaching 'B' in the A-Z commentary. Keep it up!
I don't like Stockade's Beast Wars-style legs. Nice vehicle mode though.
Martin
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 12, 2008 9:49:55 GMT
Thank you very much for the feedback, Martin!
The "Christmas Feel" of Follow My Ruin didn't occur to me, but it does make sense now you mention it.
Oh, and when I get to 'C' on the AtoZ I'll be treating myself to a big banana split!
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Post by Cullen on Nov 13, 2008 16:59:53 GMT
Thanks G, my copy arrived yesterday. Now that's what I call service!
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Post by karla on Nov 13, 2008 22:19:53 GMT
Congratulations, Karla, last night you became the 50th person to order Hubris #7. (As a surprise bonus, I'll pop in a free edition of Hubris #6 for you!) Which means now that the first print run is now sold out. The second printing will commence and become an eBayable variant which says "second printing" in the indicia. oh wooooooooow! I love getting free stuff thankyou so much  you also wrapped it very well, too well, it had been attacked by the time it was posted through letterbox lol! looking for money probably. i'm going to be reading it this evening with hot chocolate |
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 14, 2008 8:55:59 GMT
oh wooooooooow! I love getting free stuff thankyou so much You're welcome! you also wrapped it very well, too well, it had been attacked by the time it was posted through letterbox lol! looking for money probably. Then all they will find is DEATH! Each issue is packed with receptor specific neuro toxins that have been chemically modified to attack the hypothalamus and cause instant collapsing of the lungs. Don't worry though, it won't harm fanboys or fangirls, but it's deadly to postmen. i'm going to be reading it this evening with hot chocolate I couldn't think of a better way to enjoy a Friday night! I hope you enjoy the issue! |
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Post by karla on Nov 14, 2008 11:31:54 GMT
and if I don't enjoy it?
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 14, 2008 11:50:42 GMT
Then you'll just have to make do with the hot chocolate.
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Post by karla on Nov 14, 2008 22:13:52 GMT
bless you, I thought you might of threatened me lol!
those poor postmen though...
I've especially enjoyed "Hold tight Iacon" my fave
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 17, 2008 8:50:17 GMT
While I am not above threatening girls, I would never threaten one that's gone to the trouble of ordering/reading a fanzine!
Glad you enjoyed Hold Tight, Iacon! so far.
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