Issue 14 of Strange New Worlds Science Fiction Collectors
Magazine was published June 1994.
Features
SPACE 1959
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, Viewmaster reels, and science fiction memorabilia and a consultant for Sci-Fi
Buzz, takes readers on a field trip through our past. The most comprehensive and detailed
article yet written about these rare collectibles.
by Elliott Swanson page 12
Columns
FROM THE EDITOR
by Jo Davidsmeyer page 1
MODELS AND MINIATURES
Deep Space Nine Model Kit
Pointers on assembling the AMT/ERTL DS9 space station
by Archie Waugh page 2
FOCUS ON FANDOM
Academia Explores the Final Frontier
A look at fandom theses and dissertations
by Karen Ann Yost page 4
THE ARTFUL COLLECTOR
Possession Obsession
The case against hoarding
by Jane Frank page 6
AN EXPANDING GALAXY
New Science Fiction Merchandise and Collectibles
Kevin Stevens joins our Strange New Worlds staff
by Kevin Stevens page 10
KID'S CORNER
Girls Toys That Might Not Make You Gag
by Adrienne Reynolds page 22
BOOK REVIEWS
Reviews of A Guide To The Star Wars Universe, The Courtship of Princess Leia, and Sarek
by Charles B. Reynolds and Meg Newsome page 24
INTERGALACTIC BAZAAR
Classified Advertising page 26
advertising information page 25
LETTERS TO THE PUBLISHER
by Jo Davidsmeyer page 28
ON THE COVER
MAIN: U.S. Space Station from Lindberg. Issued 1958. Though not credited, this
is a modification of the solar powered station designed by Wernher von Braun. The classic
design uses mercury vaporized by solar energy to drive turbines.
INSET: Deep Space Nine. A model kit from AMT/ERTL. Photo by Jeff Maple.
