Back Issues of
Strange New Worlds
the Science Fiction Collectors Magazine

These back issues are publisher's unsold stock. Condition is "as new." Strange New Worlds published from 1992 through 1994. It provided news of interest to collectors of Media Science Fiction, including price guides, how-to articles, model kit assembly tips, book reviews, convention reports, and new product releases.

Issue 14
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1994, 28 pages
full-color cover, black-and-white interior
bulletSpace 1959: Space-Age Model Kits of the '50s: a pictorial and informative look at the '50s vision of the future, as seen through model kits and popular publications of the time. Elliott Swanson, a noted collector and dealer of models and science fiction memorabilia and a former consultant for "Sci-Fi Buzz," takes readers on a field trip through our past. One of the most comprehensive and detailed articles written about these rare collectibles.
bulletAcademia Explores the Final Frontier: a look at theses and dissertations written about fandom.
bulletPossession Obsession: Are you a packrat or a collector? Jane Frank, director of Worlds of Wonder Gallery in Washington DC, discusses the Packrat Principle. Take the Diagnostic Self-Test to see if you are afflicted. The Hoarder's Motto: anything worth having, is worth having three of.
bulletModels and Miniatures: pointers on assembling the AMT/ERTL Deep Space Nine space station.
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Issue 13
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1994, 28 pages
full-color cover, black-and-white interior
bulletPEOPLE BEWARE! Godzilla Collectibles: a brief history of Japanese monster models and toys, by David Milner.
bulletAdrienne's Excellent Adventure: SNW columnist Adrienne Reynolds explores the 1994 International Toy Fair.
bulletIs it Advertising or is it Art? You know what you like, but do you know what to call it? by Jane Frank.
bulletModels and Miniatures: pointers on assembling two "garage" kits: lights for the classic Enterprise 1701 and the U.S.S. Reliant.
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Issue 12
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1994, 28 pages
full-color cover, black-and-white interior
bulletMovie Posters of the '50s and '60s: The golden age of since fiction movie posters. This article is a book excerpt from "Yesterday's Tomorrows" by Bruce L. Wright.
bulletCollecting Vintage Science Fiction Paperbacks: Gary Lovisi takes a look at the campy collectible treasures of the pre-1952 years, before science fiction was taken seriously.
bulletNegotiating the Rocky Waters of Collecting: A helpful guide on how to buy it for less, by Jane Frank.
bulletModels and Miniatures: pointers on assembling the AMT/ERTL Runabout.
bulletFocus on Fandom: It is better to give ... a look at fandoms and their relationships with charities, by Karen Ann Yost.
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Issue 11
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The Science Fiction Comics Issue
1993, 28 pages
two-color cover, black-and-white interior
bulletAn Interview with Bill Mumy: The boy genius of "Lost in Space" comes of age, by Gary Roen and Jeff Cisneros. Mumy discusses his Lost In Space comics series.
bulletElfquest - An "Indy" Success Story: The creation of husband and wife team Wendy and Richard Pini tops the most successful of the independent comics.
bulletStar Trek Comic Book Retrospective: by Bennet Pomerantz
bulletA Brief History of the Comics Industry by Catherine L. Kouns.
bulletComics from Trek Actors
Walter Koenig's 'Raver' and William Shatner's 'Tek World.'
bulletFocus on Fandom - The Comic / Science Fiction Connection: Though they claim to be separate, science fiction and comics fandoms have a shared history and shared themes. By Karen Ann Yost.
bulletIf You're Got It, Flaunt It: How to display your collectibles, by Jane Frank.
bulletBattlestar Galactica 15-Year Reunion by Becky Einsig.
bulletThe Strange Case of the Missing Episodes: In 1972, the BBC purged their archives, sending many classic Dr. Who episodes into oblivion. By Tom Beck.
bulletModels and Miniatures: A review of two Star Wars models.
bulletPassing On the Ideals of Your Hobby to Your Children: by Adrienne Reynolds.

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Issue 10
1993
28 pages
two-color cover, black-and-white interior

SOLD OUT
The Christmas Gift Ideas Issue for Science Fiction Collectors
bulletMajel Barrett Interview
bulletMajel Barrett: a brief biography
bulletLunar Models' Lost In Space Kits by Archie Waugh
bulletTo give or not to give . . . collectibles as gifts
by Jane Frank
bulletChildren's Gifts that Encourage Collecting and a Sense of History
by Adrienne Reynolds
bulletPractical Gifts for Star Trek Fans

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Issue 9
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1993, 24 pages
two-color cover, black-and-white interior
bulletThe Bacteria That Ate Cheron: Mego's eight-inch Star Trek aliens are among the most sought-after Trek collectibles. But beware some common flaws even in sealed packages.
bulletA Fable for the Mind's Eye: Star Wars -- the original radio drama.
bulletNew Comic Joins the Trek Universe: An interview with Mike W. Barr, writer of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine comic
bulletFantasy Miniature Collecting: These tiny metal warriors, wizards, dragons, and maidens in distress -- what do they represent to collectors? by Scott E. Green
bulletMove Over, MTV - Here Come the Song Vids! Song videos provide a unique form of fan-to-fan communication, article by Tashery Shannon.
bulletHow To Be a Sucker: or how to look and sound dumb and get on every dealer's wish list.
bulletTowering Dwarf: a look at the viciously satirical British space comedy Red Dwarf.

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Issue 8
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1993
14 pages
two-color cover
bulletConfessions of a Thunderbirds Collector: A Thunderbirds primer and buying guide, plus interview with Thunderbirds collector Mark Kulenich.
bulletThe Energy Weapons of Isher Artifacts: Amy and Tullio Proni, makers of 'The Finest Energy Weapons in the Known Universe.'
bulletDoctor Who Classic Comics
bulletStar Trek Encounters Real Aliens
bulletScience Exhibit Treks to Buffalo
bulletBirth of the audiozine

Issue 4

1992
10 pages
black-and-white throughout
bulletUncrypting "The Tomb of the Cybermen" A review of a classic "Dr. Who" episode, long thought to be lost. Article by Tom Beck
bulletAn Audio Consumer's Guide to Dracula and Other Vampires by Bennet Pomerzntz. A look at the plethora of vampire releases about to deluge the market.
bulletZines: Are The Collectibles? by Karen Ann Yost. This issue's "focus on fandom" column sheds light on the merits and foibles of zine collecting.
bulletHallmark Ornament Update by Jo Davidsmeyer

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