We continue to spotlight donations from dealers, members, and staff.

 You're either a fan, or you're not...

We have to acknowledge The Simpsons as being one of the most exhaustive referencer of science fiction and fandom, slavishly incorporating everything from fannish obsessions, to show parodies to celebrity "appearances."  It is one of the few cartoons that you can use the phrase "back around the turn of the century" to reference events in the still active series. So, "back around the turn of the century" there was a Simpsons promotion where 7-11 Stores were temporarily converted to Springfield's signature Kwik-E-Marts, complete with food products from the show. It went fast, and there was no more made afterwards. 

This donation is a near-mint box (cereal has been removed, yes but you wouldn't have wanted to eat it) featuring Frosted Krusty O's. You know your collection of obscure fannish show props won't be complete without it!  

Again, I hope you'll come out and support the Worldcon76 in San Jose Charity Auction, the beneficiary of which is the Alzheimer's Association. If you're a fan of fantastic art, unique collectables and just really cool stuff, there's sure to be quite a few items that you'll need to add to your collection.

Learn more about the Charity Auction and the Alzheimer's Association here.

We continue to spotlight donations from dealers, members, and staff.

Another amazingly detailed action figure display model. The picture does not do it justice, it's a wonderfully composed figure, with a base and lots of accessories. You simply will have to come to the Silent Auction exhibit space to check it out for yourself!

This donation comes from Steven Rose, Jr., and is called She Creature - Queen of the Lair.  It comes from the Stan Winston collection. Stan Winston made a movie for cable TV called She-Creature (a remake of the 1950s B movie of the same name) and so the action figure is based on that. It's very articulately sculpted and comes with a prop-like platform.

Again, I hope you'll come out and support the Worldcon76 in San Jose Charity Auction, the beneficiary of which is the Alzheimer's Association. If you're a fan of fantastic art, unique collectables and just really cool stuff, there's sure to be quite a few items that you'll need to add to your collection.

Learn more about the Charity Auction and the Alzheimer's Association here.

We continue to spotlight donations from dealers, members, and staff.

As promised, another statue that will look great alongside the Death Dealer...

Donated by "The Bretschneider Family" this still glistening in the package statue is just waiting be rescued by the winning bidder.

Inspired by an iconic Frank Frazetta painting, this can be left in the unique packaging or removed to sit directly on your shelf or desk.  

Again, I hope you'll come out and support the Worldcon76 in San Jose Charity Auction, the beneficiary of which is the Alzheimer's Association. If you're a fan of fantastic art, unique collectables and just really cool stuff, there's sure to be quite a few items that you'll need to add to your collection.

Learn more about the Charity Auction and the Alzheimer's Association here.

We continue to spotlight donations from dealers, members, and staff.

Today were spotlighting a beautiful green bound volume, The Fantasy Illustrated Library Volume One: Lands and Legends , published by Michael Publishing, LLC. Over Hardcover with gold embossing and a matching slipcase create a lovely package that will brighten any bookshelf.

100 artists from around the world were given the theme and asked to pick a subject that tit the theme, any creature, being or place from myth or legend from anywhere around the world. Mediums used varied; oil, acrylic, watercolor, digital and mixed media and colored pencils. 

Signed and numbered, owning a numbered edition of Vol. 1 gives you the right to reserve that same number for future volumes. 

From the web site:

The Fantasy Illustration Library Volume One entitled "Lands and Legends" is a prestige format 9" X 12" hardcover book in simulated leather (with slipcase).  The book contains 148 original fantasy paintings from 127 artists and illustrators from all over the world.  This is a terrific reference book for any fantasy or comic book artist with 304 pages; including subject write ups, artists' discussions and web site links to the participating artists.  There is no other book like it in existence.  Many of the participating artists and other artists who have reviewed it state that it is one of the finest fantasy fine art books to be printed in the last twenty-five years!!!

Escape from reality with fantasy fine art books by Michael Publishing of Naperville, Illinois, a high end publishing company.  These books will have a large appeal among fans of comics, fantasy, and science fiction, tattoo artists and the gaming community as both collectibles and reference works. 

Donated by Malcolm Phifer, President MichaelPublishing LLC. www.michaelpublishing.net

Again, I hope you'll come out and support the Worldcon76 in San Jose Charity Auction, the beneficiary of which is the Alzheimer's Association. If you're a fan of fantastic art, unique collectables and just really cool stuff, there's sure to be quite a few items that you'll need to add to your collection.

Learn more about the Charity Auction and the Alzheimer's Association here.

Ric Bretschneider
Worldcon 76 Charity Auction

We continue to spotlight donations from dealers, members, and staff.

At an convention auction for fans, you kind of expect to see some cool toys...

Donated by "The Bretschneider Family" this still in the package statue is just waiting to go home with the winning bidder (we do hope it behaves once it gets there!)

Inspired by an iconic Frank Frazetta painting, this can be left in the unique packaging or removed to sit directly on your shelf or desk.  

And if you like this one, there's another "prettier" Frazetta statue that I'll be posting a few days.

Again, I hope you'll come out and support the Worldcon76 in San Jose Charity Auction, the beneficiary of which is the Alzheimer's Association. If you're a fan of fantastic art, unique collectables and just really cool stuff, there's sure to be quite a few items that you'll need to add to your collection.

Learn more about the Charity Auction and the Alzheimer's Association here.

Ric Bretschneider
Worldcon 76 Charity Auction