Tuesday, 22 December 2015

BUY A BARGAIN AND TAKE IT HOME...


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Gasp!  Now that's what I call a bargain!  Was in my local HOME BARGAINS store today and noticed these Annuals going for only £1 each.  There was nothing to indicate that they were reduced, so who knows - that may well be their normal price in this chain of shops.

The RUPERT Annual marks 80 years of the bold bruin's book, and has a double-page end paper that features every cover to date.  The FAMOUS FIVE book is nice too - I bought it mainly because I had an FF (no, not the MARVEL mob) Annual back in the '70s and this puts me in mind of it.  Nicely nostalgic - superb!

The shop also has the Official DOCTOR WHO Annual for the same price, although I didn't buy it, nor check the contents.  If you're looking to pick up some inexpensive treats for your kids, or nieces or nephews (or even just yourself), then trot along to your local HB shop as soon as you can before they're sold out!
   


BLUE CHRISTMAS - JIM REEVES...



Y'know, I always thought that ELVIS's version of this number was too much of a toe-tapper and didn't quite capture the mood of the song.  JIM REEVES' rendition on the other hand, is the way that sad songs should be sung.  Give it a listen.

KID'S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS COMIC COVERS...


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Another 'cracker' of a Christmas cover to make you merry.  Remember not to 'Buster' gut when you're celebrating on the 25th.  I really wish that EGMONT had released a 'Best of BUSTER Annual' this year.  It would've gone down a treat, I'm sure.

SILVER BELLS - JIM REEVES...



Here's JIM REEVES doing what he does so
well - soothing your soul with a song as only he
can sing it.  Take it away, Mr. VELVET...

KID'S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS COMIC COVERS...


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Here's a nice Christmassy scene to put you in the mood for
the big day.  I wonder if any of today's comic covers will match
this one for capturing the flavour of the season?  Doubt it.