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I usually don't like supporting products that may not have permission from either NEC or Ben Edlund, but this sign looked so cool I thought I would indulge this one time...

 

THE TICK LIT UP SIGN LED LIGHT HANGING SIGN

 

 

Had to get it! It's about 12" wide by 8.66 inches tall and plugs into the wall. Carved on a Clear Acrylic Plastic that feels like glass it now lights up my man-cave. They offer it in other colors like Red, Green, Yellow, or White, but are you kidding?!...it's gotta be in Tick Blue! Okay, my collection is complete...for now. I wonder if NEC or Amazon or Kids Fox Network is thinking about restarting an new merchandise product line?

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They give out the craziest things sometimes at conventions.

 

 

This is now the official thread . . .

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The Tick Blueberry Flavored Lip Balm by Kids Care

Kid Care Fox Kids Network The Tick Blueberry Flavored Lip Balm 15 oz. 4.2 g.

(Info. from packaging)

"The Tick Lip Balm really puts a lot of fun and flavor into protecting young lips. Its rich formula helps smooth and protect lips from wind & cold, and its great blueberry flavor is a real treat! The Tick Lip Balm Topper is so KEEN, children will enjoy taking it with them wherever they go. Use with adult supervision. For external use only. Not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts. Ingredients: Petroleum, Ozokerite, Candelilla Wax, Lanolin, Isopropyl Myristate, Quaternium-18, Hectorite, Cetyl alcohol, Flavor, Propylparaben, Ultramarines, D&C Blue No. 1, Aluminum Lake, Titanium Dioxide. UPC 038596025213 The fun kids want. The quality parents demand. The Tick & 1995 Fox Children's Network, Inc. "Tick" Character TM 1995 Ben Edlund. All rights reserved. TSUMURA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Dist. Secaucus, NJ 07096 21905.000.021. Topper made in China. Lip balm made in USA.

 

 

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THE TICK TIE PIN FRONT

THE TICK TIE PIN BACK

THE TICK TIE PIN. OBTAINED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE TRADE SHOW AND EXPO IN MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA FOR THE VHS RELEASE OF THE TICK. THIS YEARLY TRADE SHOW HOSTED SUCH ENTERTAINMENT GIANTS AS FOX, WARNER BROTHERS, PARAMOUNT AND WALT DISNEY, WHO IN RETURN HAD MANY FREE HANDOUTS SUCH AS THIS PIN THAT YOU SEE ON THE LEFT. THE SHOW WAS FOR ALL THE STORE OWNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, MORE OR LESS. WE LIKE TO THANK STUDMONKEY123 FOR HIS INPUT ON THIS INFO.

 

 

 

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The Tick Premiere Edition Fleer 1995 Ultra Collector Trading Cards 36 Count Box

The Tick Premiere Edition Fleer 1995 Ultra Collector Trading Cards 36 Count Box Item #112 Fox Kids Network: Written on Box: Set composition 148 cards in the basic set, 2 checklist cards, Suspended Animation Cards, 24 Pop-Ups

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THE TICK PREMIERE EDITION TRADING CARDS

THE TICK PREMIERE EDITION TRADING CARDS 6 CARDS PER PACK, FLEER 1995 18 PACKS (108 TOTAL INDIVIDUAL CARDS) FOR BOX SALES ONLY. I HAD THIS ONE FLOWN IN FROM AUSTRALIA, THANK YOU MATE! THIS SPECIAL 18 PACK PACKAGING WAS SPECIALLY FOR THE SALES AT WAL-MART.

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The Tick Sterile Adhesive Bandages "Not to Worry!" 1995 Sometimes came with Bubble Bath!

The Tick Sterile Adhesive Bandages "Not to Worry!" 1995 Sometimes came with Bubble Bath! Non-stick pad. 25 Strips 3/4" X 3" 1.9 CM X 7.6 CM.

(Info on back of packaging)

Sterile Adhesive Bandages

The Tick Sterile Adhesive Bandages are SPLENDID after a full day of vanquishing fiendish villains and fighting master criminals wherever EVIL IS AFOOT! And they'll seem to take the pain out of little cuts and scratches. The Tick Adhesive Bandages are guaranteed sterile unless individual envelope has been damaged or opened. They are made to let air in and moisture out so wound heals faster, and they won't stick to wound. Look for the other keen Kids Care Tick products like Lip Balm, Bubble Bath and Bath Foam & Shampoo available at your favorite store. Directions: Clean and dry wound, apply bandage and change as needed. The Tick & 1995 Fox Children's Network, Inc. "Tick" Character TM 1995 Ben Edlund. All rights reserved. TSUMURA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Dist. Secaucus, NJ 07096 Made in Canada. UPC 038596025183 21902.000.024.

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The Tick 1995 Vinyl Softcase Bag

The Tick Briefcase Style Bag Vinyl Softcase Measures 16" x 12" x 5" Tag on inside says, Fox Kids Network, 1995 Fox Children's Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Character TM & @ 1995 Ben Edlund. On back of tag it says, By Pyramid Handbags, Made In China. THE TICK 1995 VINYL SOFTCASE BRIEFCASE STYLE BAG ADVERTISED FOR $19.95 AS A TICK SHOULDER BAG LARGE SIZE "GYM BAG" PERFECT FOR CARRYING WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, PAPERS OR ANY KIND OF INTERESTING STUFF! DOUBLE-ZIPPERED WITH BOTH HAND AND SHOULDER CARRYING STRAPS. DECORATED ONE SIDE WITH COLORFUL TICK ANIMATION ART.

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1995 FCN The Tick Promo Lapel Pin

The Tick Lapel Hat Pin has a stamp on the back saying 95 FCN which normally stands for Fox Children's Network. I acquired this from eBay and upon asking the seller about this pin, he stated that he had "Purchased the pin at a yard sale along with several others novelty/character pins. Most of the other pins were promo from Mcdonald's, so I was told". Thanks goes out to papas_attic for this acquisition.

 

 

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The Tick Kid Care Blueberry Flavored Lip Balm

The Tick Kid Care Blueberry Flavored Lip Balm. Helps smooth & protect lips from wind and cold. Rare variant, without the plastic Tick topper. Kid Care Fox Kids Network The Tick Blueberry Flavored Lip Balm 15 oz. 4.2 g.

(Info. from packaging)

"The Tick Lip Balm really puts a lot of fun and flavor into protecting young lips. Its rich formula helps smooth and protect lips from wind & cold, and its great blueberry flavor is a real treat! The Tick Lip Balm Topper is so KEEN, children will enjoy taking it with them wherever they go. Use with adult supervision. For external use only. Not recommended for children under 3 due to small parts. Ingredients: Petroleum, Ozokerite, Candelilla Wax, Lanolin, Isopropyl Myristate, Quaternium-18, Hectorite, Cetyl alcohol, Flavor, Propylparaben, Ultramarines, D&C Blue No. 1, Aluminum Lake, Titanium Dioxide. UPC 038596025213 The fun kids want. The quality parents demand. The Tick & 1995 Fox Children's Network, Inc. "Tick" Character TM 1995 Ben Edlund. All rights reserved. TSUMURA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Dist. Secaucus, NJ 07096 21905.000.021. Topper made in China. Lip balm made in USA.

 

 

 

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1995 The Tick Tote Duffle Bag by Pyramid Handbags

Similar to the Shoulder Bag, but about 1/3 smaller. Has single zipper, handles and a shoulder strap. Decorated with The Tick, Arthur, and Dynamole on only one side, the backside is just blue like the sides. Tagged with Fox Kids Network on the outside and the inside tag reads, "By Pyramid Handbags Made in China" and Fox TM & @ 1995 Fox Children's Network, Inc. All rights reserved . The "Tick" character TM & @ 1995 Ben Edlund. Measures 13" Long, 7-1/2" Diameter Round Ends, Pretty Much all vinyl construction. Not a bad looking bag for being 19 years old! Shot with my Pentax K-5 Camera with 2x-YN560-II Speedlites Off-camera (bounced off ceiling) and 1x- handheld Pentax AF-360fgz (with homemade diffuser made from a plastic drawer protector from Lowes). Using iShoot radial buttons and setting set to "X"-sync, WB set to white balance flash. Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f 3.5-5.6 AL Lens "Kit" (But really not credited enough)

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The Tick Mild Formula Bubble Bath Keen! 1995 by Kids Care

The Tick Mild Formula Bubble Bath Keen! 1995 by Kids Care (Info. on Back of Bottle) The Tick Bubble Bath is perfect for cleaning up after a full day of vanquishing fiendish villains and evil doers. Its gentle formul leaves you fresh, clean and it's so much fun to use. The Tick Bubble Bath is ideal for every little superhero! Moms and Dads like it, too! Look for other Kid Care Tick products like Lip Balm, Bandages, and Bath Foam & Shampoo available at your favorite store. Directions: The Tick Sterile Adhesive Bandages "Not to Worry!" 1995 Sometimes came with Bubble Bath! Non-stick pad. 25 Strips 3/4" X 3" 1.9 CM X 7.6 CM.

(Info on back of packaging)

Sterile Adhesive Bandages

The Tick Sterile Adhesive Bandages are SPLENDID after a full day of vanquishing fiendish villains and fighting master criminals wherever EVIL IS AFOOT! And they'll seem to take the pain out of little cuts and scratches. The Tick Adhesive Bandages are guaranteed sterile unless individual envelope has been damaged or opened. They are made to let air in and moisture out so wound heals faster, and they won't stick to wound. Look for the other keen Kids Care Tick products like Lip Balm, Bubble Bath and Bath Foam & Shampoo available at your favorite store. Directions: Clean and dry wound, apply bandage and change as needed. The Tick & 1995 Fox Children's Network, Inc. "Tick" Character TM 1995 Ben Edlund. All rights reserved. TSUMURA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Dist. Secaucus, NJ 07096 Made in USA UPC 038596025169 Coupon on back for 25 cents off your next purchase of Kid Care Bandages Expires September 30, 1996.

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The Tick Color Limited Edition No. 1 Comic Book Magazine (1st Edition January 2001) Punching Thru with Jacket

The NEW smash hit FULL COLOR TICK COMIC SERIES! This Limited Edition comic sports a new gold foil heavy stock cover adorned with the signatures from all the creators who lent a hand on this hysterical chapter in The Tick's illustrious legend! (Note: This autographed Limited Edition comic set has both the 'Punching Out' cover and 'Stepping Out' cover to Tick Color 1 included with it.)

They emerge from the darkness into...TOTAL COLOR! The Tick and his motley crew forge ahead in this all new series to the brisk and bright new rainbow of colors that now pervade their world. How did it happen? Why did it happen? You'll just have to get your copy to find out how this wondrously twisted event came to pass in the world of The Tick.

EXCERPT from the first page of this comic magazine.

Welcome to The Tick Color #1! This is the FIRST all-new full-color Tick comic book ever published by New England Comics Press. And we've been at this since 1986!

Why a color Tick now - after fifteen years and over sixty original Tick comics? Well, the practical reason is that in the "olden days", color was just not affordable. Color separation was a prohibitively expensive processs and the print run required to support the extra costs was always higher than what The Tick sold.

The cost of color printing has been dropping due to technical advances, especially the use of computers to generate color film without expensive intermediate steps. The character and his universe-hard-edged and somewhat "gritty", as originally conceived-responded to the simplicity of a color-less format. This could be seen in the Chroma-Tick comics of 1990-1993, where we "colorized" the first 9 issues of the original Tick series. Some readers liked the color but the "pure" black-and-whites (which remain in print) continue to outsell these color editions. Same goes for the trade paerback collections: The Tick Omnibus reprints are more popular than The Naked City color book.

But that was then and this is now! The Tick's life has expanded greatly since those simple early days. The City now abounds with heroes, villains and other "colorful" characters. We believe that color is no longer an unaffordable unnecessary "luxury." Reading The Tick in multichromatic hues will enhance the reader's experience-both for the "long-time" Tick fan as well as new Tick admirers who we hope will be spawned by the Fox live-action TV show scheduled to debut March 2001. And don't put it past our clever writers to make the advent of color an event of monumental significance not only iin our world but also in The Tick's Universe!

In closing, we say this to NEW readers of the The Tick comic book series. If you've just picked up this comic, you may be wondering how hard it will be for you to "get into" it. The Tick has been around in comics for a long time. But we at NECP make every effort to keep our stories accessible even to brand-new readers. Please invest a little time in getting "on board" and we believe you'll find the investment very worthwhile. And if you want to peruse The Tick's past...well, we've got all the back issues available-just check the "Color Gallery" later in this comic! WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF THE TICK - NOW IN COLOR!

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The Tick Color Limited Edition No. 1 Comic Book Magazine (1st Edition January 2001) Walking Thru with Jacket

The NEW smash hit FULL COLOR TICK COMIC SERIES! This Limited Edition comic sports a new gold foil heavy stock cover adorned with the signatures from all the creators who lent a hand on this hysterical chapter in The Tick's illustrious legend! (Note: This autographed Limited Edition comic set has both the 'Punching Out' cover and 'Stepping Out' cover to Tick Color 1 included with it.)

They emerge from the darkness into...TOTAL COLOR! The Tick and his motley crew forge ahead in this all new series to the brisk and bright new rainbow of colors that now pervade their world. How did it happen? Why did it happen? You'll just have to get your copy to find out how this wondrously twisted event came to pass in the world of The Tick.

EXCERPT from the first page of this comic magazine.

Welcome to The Tick Color #1! This is the FIRST all-new full-color Tick comic book ever published by New England Comics Press. And we've been at this since 1986!

Why a color Tick now - after fifteen years and over sixty original Tick comics? Well, the practical reason is that in the "olden days", color was just not affordable. Color separation was a prohibitively expensive processs and the print run required to support the extra costs was always higher than what The Tick sold.

The cost of color printing has been dropping due to technical advances, especially the use of computers to generate color film without expensive intermediate steps. The character and his universe-hard-edged and somewhat "gritty", as originally conceived-responded to the simplicity of a color-less format. This could be seen in the Chroma-Tick comics of 1990-1993, where we "colorized" the first 9 issues of the original Tick series. Some readers liked the color but the "pure" black-and-whites (which remain in print) continue to outsell these color editions. Same goes for the trade paerback collections: The Tick Omnibus reprints are more popular than The Naked City color book.

But that was then and this is now! The Tick's life has expanded greatly since those simple early days. The City now abounds with heroes, villains and other "colorful" characters. We believe that color is no longer an unaffordable unnecessary "luxury." Reading The Tick in multichromatic hues will enhance the reader's experience-both for the "long-time" Tick fan as well as new Tick admirers who we hope will be spawned by the Fox live-action TV show scheduled to debut March 2001. And don't put it past our clever writers to make the advent of color an event of monumental significance not only iin our world but also in The Tick's Universe!

In closing, we say this to NEW readers of the The Tick comic book series. If you've just picked up this comic, you may be wondering how hard it will be for you to "get into" it. The Tick has been around in comics for a long time. But we at NECP make every effort to keep our stories accessible even to brand-new readers. Please invest a little time in getting "on board" and we believe you'll find the investment very worthwhile. And if you want to peruse The Tick's past...well, we've got all the back issues available-just check the "Color Gallery" later in this comic! WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF THE TICK - NOW IN COLOR!

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The Tick Comic Book Magazine 20th Anniversary Special Edition No. 1 Bisley Cover (1st Edition May 2007)

Front Cover

Back Cover

20th Anniversary No. 1

What happens when you assemble over 30 different comic creators and give them creative freedom to present The Tick the way they see him!? You get The Tick's 20th Anniversary Special Edition 1! To make The Tick's 20th Anniversary Special Edition 1 truly special New England Comics Press has gathered over two dozen of the finest comic writers and artists of today to help honor The Tick on his 20th birthday! Simon Bisley and Arthur Suydam share the cover duties with their stunning individual cover renditions of The Tick.

As for the stories, the creators were each asked to to write and draw a one page (in some special cases, 2 pages) Tick short tale as if they had total control over the character... and yes indeed they do! The styles of these varied and talented artists range from the super-heroic all the way through the 'alternative' world of comics. In addition to these stories we've included many Tick-related articles such as'Arachnida by Ben Edlund', 'The History of the Tick as I Know It', 'The High Cog Speaks' and the '2006 San Diego Comic-Con Report'.

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THE TICK LIMITED PRINTS 1 & 2 OF 12 from the San Diego Comic Con 2015

The Tick Booth Exclusive limited prints 2 designs serial numbered (limited to 50 each). Ben Edlund was so kind to personally autograph each one of these. Thanks goes out to Big Richie for this excellent acquisition, I can't thank you enough! San Diego Comic Con 2015. Print No. 1 of 12 is 35 of 50 and Print. No.2 of 12 is 4 of 50, woohoo!

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1995 WIZARD MAGAZINE WIN THE FREE TICK TOY GIVEAWAY

Item: Wizard: The Comics Magazine #45A

Publisher: Wizard

Cover Date: 1995

Cover Artist: Marc Silvestri

Writer: Diane Bailey, Marc Silvestri, Jack Curtin, Paul J. Grant, Craig Shutt, Marc Shapiro, Jim Shooter, Lea Hernandez, Tom Palmer Jr., Todd McFarlane

Artist: Todd Huffman, Damon Butler, Tobin Bryant, Elf, Marc Silvestri, Adam Hughes, Ron Garney, Zachary MacLean, Arne Ratermanis, BJC, Mark Stope, Richard A. Van Dongen Jr., Pin, Alex Ogle, Edgar Tadeo, Morten Thorberg Hansen, Tracie Ann Ferrazzano, Hafiz Aziz Ahmad, Dan Tran, Romel M. Pura, James Cave, Reynaldo Acevedo, Steven W. Paluch, Derek D’Avril

Notes: Cyberforce cover; Gatefold cover; Revelations (2nd Series) Ashcan #1 insert; Marvel Metal promotional card insert; Magic: The Gathering cards insert; Tekno Comix promotional card insert; Jim Shooter interview

Storylines: On the Marc; Lady’s Man; MTV to The Maxx; Casting Call 3; Can Cap Be Cool?; From the Hip

Appearances:

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THE 1997 TICK COMIC IMAGES 72 CARD SINGLE SHEET

The 1997 Comic Images The Tick Trading Card Uncut Sheet (72 Cards plus 9 Vampirella Card Subset). The bleed, card stock and scale match my original cut deck. I asked the seller where he procured these sheets and his response was, "We purchased it as part of a purchase from another dealer. We do not know where he got them, or what the story is behind them at all...Yes, we believe this is an original sheet.". Thanks goes out to kruckcards for this acquirement. Is that a Vampirella Collector Card I see?

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The Tick 3-Ring Collector Cards Binder 1997 Comic Images

"THE TICK' COLLECTOR CARDS 3-RING BINDER (1997 COMIC IMAGES) IT IS APPROXIMATELY 3/4" THICK. ON THE BACK SAYS, "SEVEN FEET OF SWEET JUSTICE...FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS OF RIGHT-MAKING MIGHT! I AM FIRST AND FOREMOST A SUPERHERO, SWORN TO PROTECT THE CITY...BUT NOW I'M A CARD SET, TOO! JOIN ME AS I DOLE OUT MY OWN BAFFLING BRAND OF JUSTICE IN 72 BITE SIZE MORSELS. CARD BOARD HAS NEVER BEEN HOME TO SUCH EPIC EXPLOITS AS THESE! DESIGNED BY MCNABB STUDIOS. MADE IN THE USA. BAR CODE NO. 034517283502. PRODUCED BY COMIC IMAGES. PRODUCED BY COMIC IMAGES, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663. 1997. THE SIX STARTER COLLECTOR CARDS ARE CUT FROM COMIC IMAGES FULL SIZE SHEET OF 72 COLLECTOR CARDS ASSUMED 81 CARD SHEET.