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January 2012 News
As we enter the new year we are hard at work on the second Buck Rogers Visual Chronical artwork. Ir...
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Merry Christmas
We wish all you spaceship Captains out there a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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As we enter the new year we are hard at work on the second Buck Rogers Visual Chronical artwork. Ironically, this is Number 1 in the series and shows the Original concept of the future space hero. Since I had Number 2 completed last year I was able to release it in time for the Christmas holiday. Look for Number 1 to be available later this month.
On other fronts we have several other projects that have been taking our time. I hope that I'll have some news on another Antique Spaceship that will be coming out soon. I've done the research and written the article but need to get it published so I can offer the Design drawing here on RogersRocketships.com
As always, I'm looking for suggestions on ways to improve Ad Astra Spaceport. Your support is always welcome and needed in order to keep the gates to the spaceways open.
Wishing you clear space and happy landings in 2012
Capt. Rogers
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We wish all you spaceship Captains out there a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
We thank you for your patronage. We hope to earn more of it in the coming year.
We must never forget our blessings and give thanks for what we've received.
Please accept our sincere wishes for success and joy in the coming year for you and yours.
Capt. Rogers,
Ad Astra Spaceport
Mainland, USA
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Rogers Rocketships is proud to announce the authorized series of six unique, collectible, Giclée artworks that chronicle the visual history of the most important character in the history of Science Fiction and Space Travel, Buck Rogers! Each Artwork will be accompanied by a detailed art history text giving the background behind that period of Buck’s evolution and celebrate his triumphs.
In addition, each artwork in this series will be numbered and signed by me, priced reasonably (considering the work and research).
The Titles of the first two Artworks that will be available are:
No. 1 The 1920s Buck Rogers, –Time Traveler.
No. 2 The 1930s Buck Rogers, --The Original Superhero!
Don’ t miss this opportunity to own these unique Artworks celebrating Buck Rogers famous career. You can keep track of this project and find out more information, and get ready to pre-order your personal, numbered Art soon, by by visiting the AD ASTRA ART GALLERY !!
Buck Rogers® is a registered trademark owned by the Dille Family Trust and used under license from the "Trust". Copyright © 2011 The Dille Family Trust. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Licensing Works! ®
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Many can lay claim but only one is the real first spaceman.
Before you answer, here are some clues...
He didn't start out to be a spaceman...
He literally stumbled into the role...
But after he appeared, a whole generation discovered a new reason to be excited about space travel and the future...
Whoever he is, do you know what he looks like? Would you know him if you saw a picture of him? Well, if you think you know, you're probably wrong!
Why? because he changed over the years and appeared differently to different generations of children and adults.
Find out more....soon.
Capt. Rogers.... |
Ok vacation's over...back to work.
And for this fall, we've got big news!
It involves a historically important Spaceman--one we all know--or should!
I will be announcing something IMPORTANT SOON!
About an exciting new artwork to be shipped in time for Christmas!
One that is very collectable and historically important!
Stay tuned to this space frequency!
Somebody from the future is Coming to
Rogers Rocketships!!
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The RogersRocketship Staff is away on Vacation this week. There will be a slight delay in filling orders until the staff returns on October 3.
Our apologies for any delay in launch schedules this may cause.
We appreciate your patience...after all, even alien workers need breaks!
Capt. Rogers--Commanding--Ad Astra Spaceport Authority |
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NEWSFLASH!! Ad Astra Per Aspera WON the PEOPLE'S CHOICE FOR THE BEST SCI-FI ART at the NORWESCON ART SHOW!
Yes, it's true! Ad Astra won the most prestigeous award given for Sci-Fi art at NorWescon this year! The show was largely dedicated to Fantasy Art, of which there were many beautiful works. These works had their own catagories.
But AD ASTRA blew the audience away with its vision of both the history and future of Spaceflight and Space Adventure! See more about this important event, check out Ad Astra per Aspera artwork at the Ad Astra Art Gallery!
AD ASTRA PER ASPERA II, the revised, final edition of my famous PRIZE WINNING ARTWORK is available only at rogersrocketships.com until the numbered and signed originals are gone---forever.
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Exciting NEWS! We'll be at NorwesCon 34 (Seattle) this weekend in both the Dealers Room and the Art show! I'll be showing all the NEW Artworks I've been working on and SURPRISES are in Store!! For those not attending I'll make announcements right after the show closes.
ALSO, I'll be showing all of SCI-FI STEVE's great nostalgic Sci-Fi Artwork.
ALSO, I'll have a limited number of SPACESHIPS from "Cool Rockets" to sell.
Drop by and visit Commander Rogers and Myself at NORWESCON 34!!
On less happy news front, prices for artworks, books and other product will be going up right after the close of NorwesCon. Also, I am reaching the limit of some artworks and will be withdrawing them from sales on line. If you are considering one, they will never be less expensive or more available than now. Details coming after Norwescon closes.
Clear SPACE!
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A Belated Happy New Year to you all.
Yes, a slow start--a family crisis but its over now--Time to look at the new year's events! Big Changes and new products planned for this year--more on that later. Now I want to announce that I'll be attending the NW Sci-Fi Convention, NorWesCon 34, April 21-24, 2011. Look for me there to answer questions about Spaceflight History and also for book and artwork signing.
Happy Landings
Jon |
Please know that all artwork produced for sale at RogersRocketships.com are of limited quantity. These are not mass produced ‘poster’ art items like you see in souvenir shops. Each artwork will be signed and numbered to insure to the buyer that it is one of the only fifty copies produced. When the number approaches the last ten available I will announce that and either raise the price or auction the remaining ones. The Artwork will then be marked as sold out and removed from the sales list.
Please consider this when selecting Spaceship artworks. Thank you -Jon |
NOW AVAILABLE! NEW Rev2--The Disney Ferry Rocket, The Disney RM-1, Captain Video's Galaxy II and the COSMOSTRATOR
Visit Docking Bay 17, 20, 31 and 56 for all the information on these exciting new drawings
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After months of review and delay, several of previously unavailable spaceships will be receiving their revised drawings and be for sale at last. On line for release by the end of this month are the Disney Ferry Rocket and the RM-1 from the famous Disney series, a entirely new drawing of Capt. Video's Galaxy II, and an improved drawing of the famous Cosmostrator.
Additional artwork of a famous Spaceman will also debut in September.
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Commando Cody Sky Marshal of the Universe! in deadly battle with 'THE LEADER' tries once again to save the Earth!
The Conquest of Space Mars Ship as it launches and desperately maneuvers to avoid the huge Asteroid in mid space!
See these themes and more! Check out our new arrivals in the AD ASTRA ART GALLERY! |
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Look in the Docking Bays for the Spaceship Hall of Fame and see what prize winning models have been made with Design drawings from RogersRocketships.
We now have entries for
NARAM 51
Transcontinental Transport by Frank Henriquez
Spaceship Friede By Ryan Coleman
Thunderbird 3 By Chan Stevens
Project PLUTO [SLAM] By Mark Chrumka
with more coming.
Jon |
If you'd like to listen to my interview on the Dr. Sky show recently, just copy the following link into your browser.
http://newvoices.info/audio/ttn/steve284.wma
Here we discuss The Saucer Fleet and you can find out some interesting info that did not make the book.
Co-Author Jack Hagerty and I were interviewed separately on the show and you can find Jack's interview here:
http://newvoices.info/audio/ttn/steve283.wma
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Some changes are coming to RogersRocketships!
We have Champion Modelers coming in the Spaceship Hall of Fame!
We have New Art Work by Steve Johnson on the way.
There are other changes and additions in the works that are still 'cooking'
It looks like an exciting year, so stay tuned!
Until we meet again,
Clear Space!
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I apologize that it took me so long to get to writing this report on the convention. After my return I was swamped filling orders and taking care of other business. I'm just now getting back into the 'swing of things.'
I had a great time at Norwestcon 32 It was a pleasure to meet so many of you fans. Since this was only my second Convention, I was unsure of what I would encounter. As it happened, from Thursday until Sunday I was kept busy with all of the fans who either brought their books for signing or having never heard of either the Spaceship Handbook or the Saucer Fleet stopped by to learn about them and purchase a copy from me.
Also, My art got a lot of attention and admiration every day of the convention. Many people were amazed at the photorealistic detail I have created in Ad Astra and my other Art works. I was kept busy by dozens of people who stopped by daily to admire and ask questions. I discovered that it was unfortunate that I had signed up too late to display my art in the Artists Gallery as, judging from the response I got, it would have made quite an impression there!
All in all, it was a successful and profitable Convention showing. (Even if it did take me a couple days to catch up on my work after my return.) Yes, I will consider doing it again. I hope you had as much fun as I did and if all goes well, I may see you there again next year.
Clear Space!
Jon |
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I was at the 7th Emerald City Comic Convention in Seattle Wash Apr 4 & 5. I answered so many questions that I got a little hoarse. The fans were great and I got lots of complements from people viewing my art. Since this was my first Convention experience on my own, I viewed it as a learning experience. And it was a great success. I met and visited with over 70 people who were amazed at the amount of work that Jack and I put into our books and I had put into my artwork. the other vendors complimented me on the number of people my little exhibit was able to attract.
One of the results of the Convention was in meeting Judd Lawson who was instrumental in my being able to secure a spot at the upcoming Norwestcon. This was a total surprise as I had already tried and failed as that convention (which is held only a week after ECCC --as its called) had been full for months.
I must also say that sharing a space with the fine fellows who put out the new movie, "Kung Fu Joe" was also a rewarding experience. This enterprising bunch of Avant Guard Movie makers showed me that the movie industry has overlooked a lot of talent and that Bellingham WA is becoming something of a center for new film releases! Way to go guys!
So after two long hard but rewarding days, I was happy that I had attended. I had met some new friends, learned a lot and had the opportunity to attend a SCi-Fi Con that I thougtht I wouldn't be able to.
So, Norwestcon, here we come!
Hope to see many of you Rocketship Captains there!
Jon |
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