Luke Judge

This was the first Jrock magazine that I ever purchased.  I found it on clearance at a Kinokuniya store while driving up to Sacramento in order to see Dir en grey for the first time.  I was enchanted!  Little did I know it was about to turn into someone with an out of control addiction to magazine collecting.

After that I would often drive up to San Jose, where the closest branch of Kinokunya was, about once a month in order to pick up an issue of each magazine that I could find.  usually Fools Mate, Cure, Shoxx, and Arena37.  I always loved getting the posters!  the magazine’s were always very expensive in addition to driving a long way in order to get them.  at the time I had a really good job and didn’t particularly mind.  when I would get my latest stash home, I used to flip through all of the magazines and then make sure to look up any bands that I thought looked interesting but hadn’t heard of yet.

Over time the issues started to turn into relics.  People pass away, bands break up, and labels close down.  95% of the bands inside of the magazine copies I still have are either gone or not actively making music now.  Considering that the prices of these magazines are so much less in Japan, I have often wondered if people there cut issues up and throw them away like we do with fashion magazines here.  I hope not, simply because its a fun feeling to open up an old issue and be transported back to that specific period of time.

Vegas cut my habit off.  the Hot Topic store I was finding Cure at no longer carries them, and the prices online are just as prohibitive as purchasing from Kinokuniya.  Not having a branch near me has basically halted my junkie-like mag obtaining tendencies.

After Askew started I needed money to travel.  so I sold nearly all of my magazines.  some of those issues I really wish I hadn’t at times because they were sold out and I am not likely to find them again.  I don’t regret making the decision to finance longer term happiness over short term print addiction though.

Do you think that Japanese music magazines are collectibles?  Do you snap up issues just to get the VK posters?  Do you have a habit that’s as bad as mine was?  Tell me about it!

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DELAVAN — Families can take some time this weekend to get into the holiday spirit while beefing up next year’s scholarship pot for Delavan-Darien High School soccer playing graduates.

The sixth annual Delavan-Darien Holiday Tour of Homes will take place Saturday at homes and businesses in and near Delavan. Money raised will be used for scholarships for the Delavan-Darien Soccer Club.

This year’s tour includes:

John and Geri Cangelosi home, 134 S. Sixth St., Delavan. This cream-city brick home is believed by many to have been designed by E. Townsend Mix, the architect who designed the Allyn Mansion on Walworth Avenue. Townsend was the Wisconsin state architect in the mid 1860s and designed buildings across the United States.

Cangelosi has restored many of the original elements of the home while restoring the rooms’ original footprints after the building spent decades as a multi-family home.

Steve and Judy Jacobson home at the Apple Barn, W6384 Sugar Creek Road, Elkhorn. the residents of the home are the sixth- and seventh-generation descendents of owner Jacob Jacobson, who moved to the community from Norway and built the home in 1848.

Many of the original details of the home remain such as the outdoor wood-burning stove that heats the entire property.

A modern detail includes hand-painted, personalized murals in the children’s rooms by Delavan artist Lori Hintz.

Once a working dairy and cash crop farm, the farm now is part of the Apple Barn Orchard and Winery.

Randy and Cindy Wuttke, N3694 Old 89, Darien. This 10-year-old home features a southern view of a natural pond and farm fields as well as an open kitchen and living area.

Christmas decorations range from a tree decorated with Hummel figurines to a tree decorated with Harley-Davidson ornaments.

Look for the giant ear of corn to find the driveway from Old Highway 89.

Rich and Diane Doerr home, N3134 Elm Ridge Road, Delavan. the oak tree growing in the home’s front courtyard often gives visitors the impression that the tree grows through the home. Other unique details include Milwaukee stained glass, antique streetlights from Iowa and an antique ceiling fan from Chicago’s Marshall Field’s.

Chris and Andy Thone home, 7974 Summit Drive, Delavan. Andy Thone is an interior designer whose style reflects her European background; she moved to Delavan from Germany in the 1990s.

Comfort Suites, 312 Bauer Parkway, Delavan. the stop will include cider, freshly baked cookies, a gift bag and a chance to win a free night’s stay.

IF YOU GO

What: Delavan-Darien Tour of Homes

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13.

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Bradley’s Department Store, 222 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan; Community Bank, 820 E. Geneva St., Delavan; Walworth State Bank, 1221 South Shore Drive, Delavan. Make checks payable to Delavan Soccer Club. Proceeds benefit the Delavan-Darien High School Scholarship fund.

For more information: Call Debbie Mowery at (262) 949-8784

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At the moment, my favorite dolls are French fashion dolls, milliner-type dolls, and Grodner-Tal woodens.What are your hobbies?

Do you have a doll making technique tip you’d like to share?

Is there anything you’d like to share about making antique inspired dolls that we haven’t covered?What keeps you engaged in the doll creating process?

There is always some new article written, a doll to see in a shop or show, or a fabulous antique prop… it’s all out there waiting and that’s what keeps me motivated and inspired.

Who are your favorite doll makers (living or not)?

What museum that you’ve visited has been most influential in your work?Favorite quote or quotes?1916 – 2002What question would you ask another doll maker that you have not been asked?For me, it’s not about financial gain or “fame.” I hope that people get a warm feeling and from my work. Something very personal between them and me. I would also be honored if my work was cherished for a lifetime and passed on to generations in the future.Click here to read Allen’s Bio

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Lladro porcelain is now world famous and highly collectable. However, its creators, the three Lladro brothers Juan, José and Vincente Lladro, rose from a poor background to making the finest porcelain in Europe.

Born into the tiny farming community of Almácera, near Valencia on the East Coast of Spain, they were introduced to the arts by their mother. The young mens desire to provide a better future for themselves and their family along with their interest in pottery led to them building a Moorish-style kiln in the family backyard. They learnt and became intrigued by the Chinese discovery of porcelain that added a secret ingredient to clay to make it into the fine and practical porcelain that became highly desired by European Royalty.

Inspired, the Lladro brothers set themselves a goal to produce the finest porcelain in Europe. They began creating and experimenting with formulas for the porcelain and pigments, moulds, varnishes and firing times. They were finally content with a unique high-quality porcelain mixture that they still use today.

To advance their dream they borrowed 2,000 pesetas from a friend in 1958 to found Lladro porcelain in the town of Tavernas Blancas. Their porcelain became desirable locally and they began to sell their crafts on market stalls while at the same time beginning to design their own porcelain figures.

In the 1960s many celebrity customers began to buy and collect the elegant figurines, and almost overnight the business took off. With the explosive growth in popularity, the factory had to be enlarged seven times, until in 1969 the start of what today is known as “Porcelain city” was planned.

“Porcelain city” has factories, kilns, offices and showrooms that cover 100,000 square feet, and today employs over 2,000 people.

Lladro porcelain is still made by hand and each piece is given individual care and special attention to detail. In 1986 Lladro established a Collectors society, and their first piece was called “Little Pals.” This figure was a big success and every year since then a special piece has been made, to be offered only to members of the society.

Lladro is now a household name worldwide, and if you weren’t lucky enough to have bought the first collectors’ piece, Little Pal for $85., it would cost around $3500.00 today – if you could find one for sale.

David Lladro, son of Vincente, says the company “creates sculptures with soul that celebrate life and have feelings”.

The factory and factory shop are open to visitors, for more information on the factory visit the official Lladro website.

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A lot of people throw the term ‘antique’ around fairly loosely and think that something that they own is worth far more than it actually is, because they believe it falls in to this category. It can be fairly devastating if something you have been holding on to for years does not turn out to have the value you hoped, but in most cases it may well do. You just need to find the right sources to tell you what is worth keeping.

An antique is generally over 50 years old, but may not yet be an antique even at this age. Once it reaches the 100 year mark it is more likely to be classed as part of this category and be worth some money either at an auction or to dealers.

The crucial factor for an item being antique is if it is rare, or has a unique feature. Anything which seems to be quite novel in its use, or seems to be an early example of something, could have a good value for you.

What you need to ensure, if you think you have an antique, is to keep it in the best condition possible. If it has a chip or something though, do not repair it with something that is not the original part as it will be noticeable to all good dealers and will be reduced in value. Just keep it as well as you according to the condition it was in when you came to get it. Avoid harsh cleaning routines and look up specific tips for cleaning the material it is made out of.

If you are looking to keep something that you have recently bought as an antique then make sure that you do not alter the condition in which it was bought, and do your best to preserve it. Keep action figures and suchlike in their original packaging and keep anything with dramatic colours out of the light so they do not fade: this is a common mistake people make.

If whatever you own was a limited edition at the time it was for sale then it is a lot more likely to be able to class as an antique as there are less around. A plate from 100 years ago could not be an antique if it was mass produced and there are lots in existence, but a chair from 40 years ago could be if it is a limited edition or has something particularly unique about its design.

You can get an appraisal of an object from many different places. Go in to a proper antique dealers shop and ask for a valuation, but do not sell it to them. They will normally charge a small amount for this service. Many dealers work on a basis where they may slightly undervalue an item to buy and then sell it on at a higher price. Once you have a basic idea of the value you could approach another shop, and state a slightly higher price that you would be willing to sell it for. They may then accept this as it is an appropriate price anyway and buy it from you if you are looking to sell.

There are also online sites which have a catalogue of items that are classed as antiques, so it is worth searching these to see if your item is there.

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