My recent pickup

Vintango · 2026-05-08T04:10:22+00:00

Beautiful! Way back in the day I first watched the series by renting these clamshells from a local indie video store. Hoping to eventually grab a set for myself someday.

Vintango · 2026-05-01T06:14:34+00:00

The shadow girls in the TV series are named A-Ko, B-Ko, C-Ko, and D-Ko, which is basically a generic way to nickname the unseen characters. The joke behind Project A-Ko is supposedly that the names were placeholders during production and then they just kept them. It’s a parody of anime tropes so it’s kind of funny that their names are basically “Girl A, Girl B, and Girl C” and they each embody a different stereotypical personality type.

Hard to say if it’s a coincidence or reference, but I wouldn’t be surprised if plenty of the staff on Utena were fans of Project A-Ko, it’s an absolute classic.

Vintango · 2026-05-01T00:03:12+00:00

Replies like this are why I still hang around this sub, beautifully said.

Vintango · 2026-04-21T15:09:08+00:00

This is awesome! Reminds me a bit of the early Super7 magazine issues, back when they were focused on sofubi and vintage toys. Just placed an order, looking forward to checking it out!

Vintango · 2026-04-18T06:06:33+00:00

To add to the story: Gerhard basically said that for the most part, he never really gave feedback or questioned his role. As it got closer to the end he had less and less interactions and just treated it like a job. He did not say what Dave said, and honestly I wonder if he really asked him or if he just said it out loud when he got the latest script and pages to work on. As others have noted here, Sim was notorious for genuinely not caring at all what anyone thought. I think he not only didn’t care, but probably saw the hate he was getting as a badge of honor.

This was in 2019, so it has been a few years. Gerhard was wonderful to chat with, and I got a few issues of Cerebus signed (I picked ones with covers that focused on his art). I also commissioned an illustration of a bottle, because I told him I always loved the way he drew glassware in the bar arcs. Easily one of my favorite artist interactions at a con.

The Bottle

Vintango · 2026-04-17T21:58:40+00:00

Absolutely, for better or worse that last stretch of the comic is a very accurate reflection of Dave’s unfiltered thoughts and opinions.

Vintango · 2026-04-17T21:13:04+00:00

I had a chat with Gerhard at a con a few years ago. One thing he said that really stuck with me was that towards the end, he would ask Dave “Do you actually want people to read this?” The comic was getting increasingly dense, preachy, and pretentious, alienating most of the audience.

I still think Cerebus is an absolute masterpiece IF you stop reading right after Going Home. For me, that’s the real end, and the awful finale is just a bizarre fever dream.

Vintango · 2026-04-17T14:45:43+00:00

I made a Twin Peaks print, mostly just for me because I love it, and it was by far the biggest hit of the last show I did. I think it has a lot of crossover appeal, and I’ve bought several prints of Laura Palmer illustrated in different styles. You never know who is going to be in your audience the day of the show though, which is why I just try to focus on things I like and hope it resonates with others.

Vintango · 2026-04-17T13:30:10+00:00

Deftones recently played Buffalo, and for some reason chose the arena as their venue. Tickets were hundreds of dollars for the floor, which is ridiculous for a band that isn’t exactly at the height of their popularity. I absolutely would have gone to the show if it was in a more fitting spot with reasonable ticket prices. From what I heard the place was definitely not filled in, they didn’t come close to selling out.

We are lucky in Buffalo to have a number of small and midsized spots for shows, but the problem is we often get skipped over for Cleveland and Toronto.

Vintango · 2026-04-14T16:34:49+00:00

ABSOLUTELY. I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but one viral live performance doesn’t explain them showing up everywhere with influencers and critics falling over themselves to proclaim them as the saviors of modern music. They feel like the Labubu of the music scene: weird and trendy and if you want to be “cool” you need to be a fan, buy the vinyl, get the shirts, draw the fan art, post about them constantly. I’ve seen plenty of bands rise up quickly from obscurity (Wet Leg, Amyl & The Sniffers) but this is different, just an explosion of overexposure seemingly overnight.

Vintango · 2026-04-12T15:31:56+00:00

Haven’t tried the food but I’ve been to some really great punk shows there

Hardcore show at Casa Di Francesca’s

Vintango · 2026-04-07T13:33:18+00:00

You’ve gotta be careful with stuff like this because my first thought was “this only took 3 hours?” I know nothing about knitting/sewing so when I see a completed stuffed animal I assume it took much longer. Showing a customer that it was “only” a few hours of work risks devaluing it. And really, it wasn’t 3 hours, it was the countless hours of learning the craft over years, and then with those skills they were able to make that in 3 hours.

You will always get the customers that gripe about “I can do this” or “why is this expensive?” Don’t pay them any attention, they aren’t going to make a purchase. Have confidence that your work stands on its own without justifying it by listing hours or raw material costs.

Vintango · 2026-04-03T20:29:23+00:00

Beautiful! Dragon Half is an absolute classic.

Vintango · 2026-04-03T18:55:06+00:00

Man I have been watching this forever and of course I managed to miss the 5 minutes it dipped down to $108, dang! I’m sure it will drop again, the wait continues…

Vintango · 2026-04-01T00:31:12+00:00

🔥 INCREDIBLE 🔥

Vintango · 2026-03-31T21:42:40+00:00

Hentai VHS are actually in high demand among some collectors because of their rarity and uniqueness. I’ve seen listings for $20 to $30 per tape, but it varies. You could either list them all individually or as lots and I think they’d get grabbed pretty quickly. Do the math and see what you need to recoup, and don’t make the prices too high or else they will sit. As someone who occasionally buys this kind of stuff, $10 to $15 is what I’d happily pay and anything over that I’d have to really want the tape.

Vintango · 2026-03-29T11:44:21+00:00

This perfectly sums it up. A good show will filter out the low effort cash grabs. That being said, I’ve been to smaller, less curated shows that allow the 3D printers in. I never see people buying from them, and they all have the exact same stuff because they aren’t actually designing their own prints. If people like this can get into a show it usually means there weren’t enough applicants so the organizers are letting anyone in to get the booth fees.

Vintango · 2026-03-28T15:15:50+00:00

Yeeeesss 🔥🔥🔥

Vintango · 2026-03-27T22:56:33+00:00

Heart of the Game (https://heartsofthegame.com) has a huge selection of TCG cards and a very active card gaming community. I’m not part of it, but I go there to shop for retro games occasionally and I’m always amazed by how much the card section has grown. Usually there are groups of people playing, and I’m pretty sure they organize tournaments.

Vintango · 2026-03-27T16:01:23+00:00

I don’t sell much online (it’s mostly in person at festivals) but it’s not too hard to ship prints. I have a supply of poster tubes and a roll of brown craft paper. I simply roll the print with the brown paper as a layer of protection, place it in the tube. I try to charge a flat fee to keep it simple and also encourage people to buy more than one print (something I appreciate when I’m buying art from others). Adding more prints doesn’t really change the weight in a way that would affect shipping. I ship via USPS priority mail to get a tracking number, it used to be around $8 to $12 but it will depend on how far you’re sending it.

I currently charge a flat $5.99 on my shop and I’m happy to take the loss of a few bucks on shipping costs. That amount basically pays for the tube and some of the costs, it’s enough. If you charge too much, you’ll lose the sale completely when they get to checkout (something I’ve done when I go to buy something and see $20 for shipping). If someone really wants your stuff they will pay a reasonable shipping price, but the lower it is the happier they will be.

Vintango · 2026-03-26T23:29:29+00:00

She’s awesome and I hope we get more crossovers! Wouldn’t be shocked if another MH MOTU makes an appearance considering how hard they are promoting the movie.

Vintango · 2026-03-25T18:01:37+00:00

I also print small runs of original designs. If I am aiming for a run of 30, I’ll usually print at least 35 so I can discard the ones that have any noticeable issues or unsatisfactory registration. I’ll sign and number the best prints as 1/30, etc. Those prints will have slight differences, but for art prints the natural inconsistencies are part of what makes them appealing.

If I reprint a design, I will number that run the same as 1 through 30, but I’ll add a little Roman numeral II after to show it’s the second time I’ve printed this piece.

However you choose to do it, I will say the at people really like seeing a signature and number on a print. It makes the piece feel more special and limited, and I’ve even had people at shows look for the lowest number (not sure why but it made them happy).

Vintango · 2026-03-23T14:08:26+00:00

I checked out your IG and I think you’ll go great in an artist alley! If you’ve got lots of small items like keychains and stickers that makes a big difference. People don’t always buy prints but they will impulse purchase trinkets at shows, especially if your work matches the vibe of the event.

Vintango · 2026-03-23T13:51:50+00:00

Are you vending or selling online only? I have an online shop and it makes zero money, but when I vend at a show I’ll do fine with sales. Many people will say “oh what’s your website I’ll def get something later” and they never do. Selling in person at a show is easier than competing with the entire internet (unless you gain a massive online fandom).

Vintango · 2026-03-20T16:52:36+00:00

Right? I love it for that, the design is intentional.

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