Issue 13 of Strange New Worlds Science Fiction
Collectors Magazine was published April 1994.
Features
Adrienne's Excellent Adventure:
The International Toy Fair
Licensed products steal the show at this year's Toy Fair
by Adrienne Reynolds page 14
People Beware!
A brief history of Japanese monster models and toys
by David Milner page 22
Columns
MODELS AND MINIATURES
Classic Light and The U.S.S. Reliant
Pointers on assembling two “garage” kits
by Archie Waugh page 2
WHO CORNER
Doctor Who on the Big Screen
Rumors continue to fly about Amblin acquiring Dr. Who
by Tom Beck page 6
COLLECTIBLE KIDS
The Science Fiction that the Kids are Watching
Reviews of toys from today's children's science fiction show
by Adrienne Reynolds page 8
THE ARTFUL COLLECTOR
Is It Advertising, or Is It Art?
You know what you like, but do you know what to call it?
by Jane Frank page 10
FOCUS ON FANDOM
A Fan by Any Other Name
A look at the “labels” we give ourselves
by Karen Ann Yost page 13
INTERGALACTIC BAZAAR
Classified Advertising page 20
BOOK REVIEWS
Jedi Search: Vol. 1 of the Jedi Academy Triology
Giant Monster Movies: An Illustrated Survey
page 26
YE OLDE COLLECTIBLES & TRIVIA SHOPPE
A Gigantic Time For All and Fond Farewells
by Bennet Pomerantz page 24
advertising information
page 27
LETTERS TO THE PUBLISHER
page 28
ON THE COVER:
MAIN: Micro Machines Star Wars Ice Planet Hoth Playset from Galoob Toys. This detailed and
highly playable toy boasts the rebel battle base with five figures, “exploding”
power generator, pivoting Ion Cannon, laser cannons, and Imperial Walker, and a spacecraft
hanger.
INSET: Collector Series Classic Communicator from Playmmates line of Classic Star
Trek toys.
Issue #13 APRIL / MAY, 1994
JO DAVIDSMEYER
Publisher
Columnists:
Tom Beck, Jane Frank, Adrienne Reynolds, Archie Waugh, and Karen Ann Yost
Contributors:
Patrick Daugherty, Becky Einsig, Addys Mireve, Charles B. Reynolds, and James
Thaggard
PHOTOGRAPHER:
Jeff Maple
Copyright 1994 by Strange New Worlds. No portion of this publication may be
reproduced without prior express written consent of the Publisher. All rights reserved.
All materials are believed accurate, but we cannot assume responsibility for their
accuracy or application. We do not endorse any products or services advertised in this
publication.
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES: Strange New Worlds is interested in articles from knowledgeable
collectors that offer tips and insights into collecting. Writers’ Guidelines
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of new products. Manufacturers are encouraged to send press releases and photographs or
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