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Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (11 comments)
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Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction

in Merchandise by jon

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 11:08 AM

I've never sold any of my original comic strip art before. I've sold illustrations and related stuff, but never one of the strips themselves. But I think I'm ready to part with one or two of them. As you may know, we're releasing the next Goats book for Christmas, so we're going to auction off one of the strips from the upcoming volume to help pay for printing costs.

Which strip, you may ask? None other than the very first strip of the Kittens = Pop Tarts series from March 1, 1998. It can be yours.

Bidding ends at noon EST (9:00am PST) on Tuesday, Ocotber 28th.

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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 02:45 PM (#9762)
So the next book is Goats Vol. 2? I'd assume so, judging by the age of the strip.

Whatever it is, I'll definitely be buying it.

Wish I had the cash to bid on this strip, but I am sadly unemployed and broke and a college student.
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 2)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 03:02 PM (#9763)
Are you including a certificate of authenticity with this piece of artwork, like you did the others you sold?

Or has your supply of hobos run low?
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 2)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 03:10 PM (#9764)
In Response to zamphir (#9763):

I can include a certificate if the auction winner so requests.
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 2)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 03:11 PM (#9765)
In Response to FeldmanSkitzoid (#9762):

It's a combination of Vols. 1 and 2. I'm laying it out this week.
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 04:48 PM (#9767)
I really wish I had a couple hundred to blow, as that is probably my favorite strip ever. In any comic. Even beating out the JPBC strip.

How much do slpeens sell for on the black market?
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 07:15 PM (#9768)
When are you going to sell "a goats editorial"
http://www.goats.com/archive/980414.html

This is by far my favorite strip and I would be willing to go into minor credit card debt to get it.
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 10:11 PM (#9769)
In Response to jon (#9765):

So, no separate Vol. 1 and 2? Ever?

I'm not complaining. I'll still buy the book no matter what it is. I think I stated that already in this thread.

I suppose you have enough material for a Vol. 5 now, if not also a Vol. 6. Just speculation.
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 12:28 AM (#9770)
I'm saving up for the Dungeons and Hamsters originals... :)

Everyone, don't you see that this is a cry for help? Sign up to be super-premium!
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 01:55 PM (#9779)
Better watch out before the Pop Tarts people decide to sue.

I have put the original artwork on my baby registry.
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 1)
posted Friday, October 24, 2003 - 02:50 PM (#9859)
How much does the printing costs for something like this run? (how many originals am I going to have to buy ;)

Also, will you be putting out a limited edition hardcover of this one as well?
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Re: Kittens = Pop Tarts Original Art Auction (Score: 2)
posted Friday, October 24, 2003 - 03:23 PM (#9864)
In Response to mjforbes666 (#9859):

Printing costs are not too bad, considering that it's twice as big -- we're going with a new printer this time.

You'll have to buy a few more originals, I think.

And yes, there will be a hardcover, fates willing.
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