Repair Kit by Restoration Lab circa 1978

[CatskillMike]

Going through my box of comic peripherals(), I came across this item from when I was a wee lad. I remember ordering this through the mail, probably from an early CBG that I subscribed to. The main items missing are a bottle of white glue(which I believe was called Duckbond) and a sheet of repair material that was referred to as gossamer. It was a thin sheet of spun material that was used like rice paper. I do remember fixing a few loose centerfolds way back then.

 

Items pictured are a couple of paint brushes for applying the glue, a double ended teflon coated spatula, 2 stainless steel clips, and a few stainless staples. I doubt they sold too many of these, but does anyone remember this item?

 

 

 

 

[boomtown]

Is that the same Restoration Lab that William Sarill & then Susan Cicconi used to own?

[CAP Freak]

Inquisitive minds wonder...

[Davenport]

Is that the same Restoration Lab that William Sarill & then Susan Cicconi used to own?

[CAP Freak]

(thumbs u

[blazingbob]

Where's the Fantasia restoration kit? I believe that one came with a exacto knife, magic markers, eraser and elmers glue.

[Davenport]

Going through my box of comic peripherals(), I came across this item from when I was a wee lad. I remember ordering this through the mail, probably from an early CBG that I subscribed to.

That's a cool bit of nostalgia. Did the kit not include a "how to" pamphlet? I'd be great to read some 'ground zero' thinking and attitudes, see how it's evolved since then.

[Davenport]

Where's the Fantasia restoration kit? I believe that one came with a exacto knife, magic markers, eraser and elmers glue.

[arexcrooke]

And the one trick pony sprouts up again :yeahok:

[Davenport]

And the one trick pony sprouts up again :yeahok:

Unlike board Clerics, who are always on duty.

 

Poking a little fun at the Dupcaks of the world off limits now? I thought Father would be pleased.

[arexcrooke]

But you dont seem to be taking a shot at Danny. However, you do seem to be taking a shot at:

CGC

Pressing

Profits

 

[CatskillMike]

Going through my box of comic peripherals(), I came across this item from when I was a wee lad. I remember ordering this through the mail, probably from an early CBG that I subscribed to.

That's a cool bit of nostalgia. Did the kit not include a "how to" pamphlet? I'd be great to read some 'ground zero' thinking and attitudes, see how it's evolved since then.

 

Although I don't see it anymore, it must have had a little instruction sheet or something, because I remember reading how to coat the snip of gossamer with the glue, front and back, before placing it over the tear or staple pull.

[The Question?]

 

 

Unfortunately...

 

CGC + Pressing =Profits = Danny D

 

I follow the synchronicity

[nocutename]

Going through my box of comic peripherals(), I came across this item from when I was a wee lad. I remember ordering this through the mail, probably from an early CBG that I subscribed to. The main items missing are a bottle of white glue(which I believe was called Duckbond) and a sheet of repair material that was referred to as gossamer. It was a thin sheet of spun material that was used like rice paper. I do remember fixing a few loose centerfolds way back then.

 

Items pictured are a couple of paint brushes for applying the glue, a double ended teflon coated spatula, 2 stainless steel clips, and a few stainless staples. I doubt they sold too many of these, but does anyone remember this item?

 

 

 

 

I love that the staples are rusty!

[arexcrooke]

 

Unfortunately...

 

CGC + Pressing =Profits = Danny D

 

I follow the synchronicity

Um, i dont.

CGC=reputable business

Pressing=accepted practice (or at the very least, accepted with disclosure)

profits=Capitalism and our basic economic model

Danny D=crook and a shyster of the ultimate magnitude

 

Nope, i dont see the connection

[CatskillMike]

Hmm, I just noticed the staples in the pic. In actuality, they are clean. I don't know why the came out like that in the picture. They must be stainless, though, since they aren't magnetic.

 

[lizards2]

Hmm, I just noticed the staples in the pic. In actuality, they are clean. I don't know why the came out like that in the picture. They must be stainless, though, since they aren't magnetic.

 

Interestingly enough, I just received a CGC book. In the original seller's photos the bottom staple looked really rusty, but the seller said, "no - it's just the photo". I got the book and the bottom staple is really clean and shiny - no discoloration or rust at all.

 

I wonder if that's some common photo or scan problem. :shrug:

[Davenport]

 

Unfortunately...

 

CGC + Pressing =Profits = Danny D

 

I follow the synchronicity

Um, i dont.

CGC=reputable business

Pressing=accepted practice (or at the very least, accepted with disclosure)

profits=Capitalism and our basic economic model

Danny D=crook and a shyster of the ultimate magnitude

 

Nope, i dont see the connection

Oh for the love of Pete. There's no way after five years and 18 thousand posts you still have no inkling Dupak, Ewert, etc. upped their game when CGC label-mania kicked in.

 

Paper Mechanics tweak CGC grades for profit. Black Hat tweaker or White Hat tweaker, it's what they do.

[arexcrooke]

Ewert yes.

Dupcak/hammer didn't need CGC to exist for him to perform the things he did and still does.

For pete's sake you must realize CGC has made ituch hard for him to do the things he does

[Ze-man]

What a totally cool time capsule Mike, just goes to show how peoples acceptance of a "repaired" comic was back in 1978 compared to today.

 

Do you remember if the kit you ordered was one of many different ones for sale? It sounds like this one was just a straight forward staple/centerfold repair kit. And I am surprised it didn't come with wheat paste as I thought Sarill always used it. wtf is Duckbond Glue anyways?..

 

And as I understand it, both Susan and Matt trained under Sarill, and Susan eventually worked with and then bought the Restoration Lab from Bill. I think.