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Wizkid’s on the wall

Wizkid’s on the wall

My Wizkid print has arrived, and at last this magnificent piece of cover art is on the wall where it belongs.

As I said the other week, this is easily my favourite video game cover from the late, great Bob Wakelin. RIP Bob.

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  1. Nick the Gent Avatar
    Nick the Gent

    Nice! Where did you get it?

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    1. Lucius P. Merriweather Avatar
      Lucius P. Merriweather

      It’s from The Attic Bug – they worked with Bob Wakelin to produce posters of his work. Their Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAtticBug/ but their store is on eBay. Very pleased with my print!

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        Nick the Gent

        Nice, thanks!

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