Transformation 2011

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Meanwhile, back at the strip...

Before we go back in time and join the pink coated human and the fur clad fool, this is a good point to mention that it was a real pleasure to work on a publication that included artwork by Lew Stringer. As the last post will show, readers had the fun of seeing Robo Capers.

We've been blessed over the years in the UK with a cavalcade of fine humour cartoonists, each one leaving their mark on our conscience and the printed page, true to say that Mr Stringer is certainly along with the best. Let's read on...

Thanks, Jamie...

Shes wants a...KERMIT!

In the early days of the characters life, whilst appearing as a daily newspaper strip, I was approached by a toy company showing interest in producing a Matt soft toy. It seemed like a good idea at the time, something like how the charge of the Light Brigade was for recruitment drives! So the great day came. Following a colouring competition, the 12 winners gathered at the toy company in order to receive their very own Matt toy. Local press were present, pictures were to be taken, what could possibly go wrong? I remember that the little girl was called, Nicola. She was the last to be presented with the toy. All seemed to go well...until she began to utter those words which have haunted me ever since, " I don't want this, I want a Kermit!" At which point, mummy dear attempted to calm the sweet child down. "But, this is a toy factory, and I WANT A KERMIT!" continued Nicola. Finally, the wonderful youngster left, minus one green frog.

However, the plus factor for any cartoonist is when you check out the letters page of whichever comic you happen to be working on, to discover that a young reader has taken the time to either write in or draw a picture of your character. It's just one of the many things that make the job worthwhile.

Distasteful Flea Carrier!...