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Happy Birthday The Beano!
Well we never! We could barely believe our little eyes when we saw that today marks the amazing 75th anniversary of one of our all time favourite and iconic comic books The Beano!
Yep on this very day back in 1938 when even real life was in black and white (probably), The Beano was first launched on its long and magical journey, keeping kids just like us entertained and wanting more.
This got us wondering though...how much has it changed since these prehistoric early days? Any old and forgotten characters? Let's take a little trip down comic strip memory lane and see for ourselves...
1938: This first edition of the Beano appears (see above), dated 30th July. Stories include Big Eggo (an ostrich), Pansy Potter: The Strongmanâs Daughter and the more enduring Lord Snooty and his Pals which lasts into the 1990s. No real hint of the beloved characters we know now huh.
#DidYouKnow? There are only twelve copies of the first issue known to still be in existence, and only 5 known copies of the second issue! A copy of this first issue sold for £12,100 in 2004.
We love TruffleShuffle tees just as much as you do!
Working for the biggest online retailer of cool t-shirts, we see our fair share of amazing tees hit the shelves...! But which ones have stuck out? Do we have a favourite..and why do we love them so much? I've grabbed 10 minutes with a few of my favourite TruffleShufflers and asked them about their fashion tee-ndencies while they've worked here, and what generally makes them tick when it comes to the world of retro! Enjoy!
First up is James, the designer for TruffleShuffle (he's the one responsible for all the cool t-shirts - so we should probably take 5 minutes to applaud his geniusness!)
Favourite t-shirt ever produced? - Old Skool Gamer T-Shirt. I've been a massive computer game fan since I was about 10, so to get the opportunity to design a T-Shirt featuring all my favourite consoles and controllers was a bit of a treat.
Favourite range you've ever designed? - Sesame Street is always really fun to work with, they've got such a versatile range of characters and we're always allowed to do quite weird and wonderful things with them. Whether we've got Elmo and the gang crossing Abbey Road, joining a rock group or even recreating the Trainspotting movie poster they always make it look cool!
What was your first t-shirt ever purchased from TruffleShuffle? - My first T-Shirt from TruffleShuffle was one featuring Pac-Man and one of the Ghosts taking over Tokyo, it managed to look retro and modern at the same time and is still one of the favourite items in my wardrobe! It came from Chunk clothing who are always experts in doing weird mash ups with their characters.
TruffleShuffle Buyers Look of the Month!
We are right in the middle of festival season and with a new delivery of fabulous Worn By tees, I have been inspired (yet again) to go all rock chick!
ROCK CHICK LOOK
I think this New Order T-Shirt from Worn By (£27.99) would look great slung over a pair of leather look leggings (£32 Topshop). Worn with a pair of funky catseye sunnies, you are all set to go!
Amazing new Disney Jewellery from Gogo Phillip!
Disneyâs fashion status is on the up, and now with Minnie Mouse gracing the front cover of LOVE magazine in head to toe Prada, itâs proving a fashionable force to be reckoned with. Get your hands on the latest collaboration from Disney, who have teamed up with jewellery brand Gogo Philip to create some of the most amazing funky jewellery ever!
The Disney Jewellery range features bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings, in a variety of cult shapes and styles â never forgetting the infamous Micky Mouse ears. Be sure to celebrate your love for Waltâs beloved characters and stories with these unique and stylish pieces. Online now!
In House are In the House! New Exclusive Retro T-Shirts
As much as we love searching high and low for the very best t shirts money can by, we love nothing more than to get all creative and get ourselves stuck into creating our very own, exlusive designs that you just can't get anywhere else!
Over the years we've collected some truly amazing licenses that have allowed us to think up and create some of our very favourite retro inspired designs, most popular of which includes, Top Gun, Labyrinth, Harry Potter and even our hero Ferris Bueller. Well we certainly haven't slowed down! Working as hard as ever, we've been busy creating yet even more original ideas just for you guys and they're finally here ready to show you!
Take a look at some of our latest creations....
No retro clothing collection would be complete without the amazing talents of Rowan Atkinson as the beloved Mr Bean! Possibly one of the greatest physical comedy characters and performers of all time, Mr Bean also took part in the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony...remember that?
Looking cool as ever in some geeky glasses, this amazing Mr Bean T-Shirt is a simple classic and we bloody love it!
Gola or Go Home... Amazing new Retro Bags!
Come rain or shine (hopefully Sun though), one thing that is sure to earn its keep, working hard and looking cool is a classic redford messenger bag!
Yes they are with us every step of the way, becoming the ultimate accessory that you really can't be without. Whether it's a day at the beach, the commuters essential (certainly in our case), or as the ever handy slice of 80s that will always keep you prepared, you can't get more retro, more cool or more practical than a classic Gola bag!
To help you lovely lot pick up your perfect style and color, we've just got our hands on 5 super cool designs that we think will be right up your street. Banish the boring old laptop bag! Hang up that tatty plain handbag and heave away the horrid old hold all (you get the idea) and get some colour, style and above all else...retro flair into your lives.
Green & White Redford Super Print Messenger Bag from Gola
Redford Varsity Navy & Textured Red Logo Messenger Bag from Gola