vivdunstan

This is always one of my highlights of Worldcon, boggling at the range of SFF/cult/horror merchandise on offer. I can spend literally hours in there, browsing stuff. And often buy too much. Which would not have been so big a problem this time with a con in Scotland. But can be a big problem when coming home by plane!

The Glasgow Worldcon has an online list of dealers who were planning on coming, as of mid July. But it is absolutely no substitute for being there in person, and immersed in the sheer mass of awesome stuff to browse and buy.

I may have to indulge in some not-at-Worldcon retail therapy to make up for missing out ...

Last weekend there was a 40th anniversary Robin of Sherwood convention in Wales. Which I couldn't attend, but was able to follow to an extent through the Facebook group.

A number of the programmes and convention packs for attendees were left over at the end, and are being sold on. Fingers crossed I have managed to nab one.

And a number of dealers who were selling goods at the con are also selling some of their remaining stock. I have today ordered a couple of fridge magnets and a Hooded Bear from Artemis Creations in Birmingham. I shall of course call the bear Robin ...

I also have a crowdfunded new Robin of Sherwood graphic novel to enjoy, and look forward to reading the Look-In comic strips (which I think have now sold out on their second print run).