Bring Buddy Home and Put Romeo Away

This month, Buddy becomes a doll and Romeo goes to court

Hi there. All of the comics are behind the paywall this week. Romeo is being prosecuted. It’s a long story. So long, it will continue into next week.

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Last year, plans were put in motion for a limited edition plush Buddy doll. Paid subscribers were invited to offer input for the stuffed toy’s design and provided updates along the way. DiPerri began running material tests, doing research, practicing his sewing skills, and — frankly — doing other things (like Buddy and Romeo’s book! And Frega DiPerri magazine cartoons. And Coffee Lovers’ Christmas!)

These handmade toys will not be available for sale. Rather, they will be exclusive to paid subscribers of this Substack. If you want to finally bring Buddy home with you (who wouldn’t?!), upgrade to a paid subscription from now until August 31st at 11:59 pm EST. This will effectively place your order (existing paid subscribers will all receive a handmade Buddy doll). In addition to the Buddy doll, as a paid subscriber, you’ll also get weekly newsletter bonuses including exclusive comics, commentaries, and behind the scenes features/insights.

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BUDDY DOLL FEATURES:

• Soft fleece (plush polyester) body and fluffy, furry beard

• Removable Velcro faces (glasses, mustache, teeth, and beard all attached to the same piece. Ears are permanently fastened to body). Doll comes with two faces (static focus and happy). Additional facial expressions may be available at a later date.

  

• Bangs are a flap attached at scalp but can flip up

  

• Removable, stretchable arms (stretch comes via accordion folding. Bungee tests discussed with paid subscribers last summer all failed).

  

• Stretchable legs (via folded fabric attached with Velcro)

  If you’re already a paid subscriber, DiPerri is sewing your doll now. If you are not yet a paid subscriber and you would like a Buddy doll, now is is the time. This limited time offer ends August 31st at 11:59 pm. Don’t miss your chance to take Buddy home for a snuggle. ** Limit one Buddy doll per subscriber. Want more? Refer a friend.

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  Looking for comics this week? Even more reason to upgrade to paid! Now, let’s enter the courtroom to begin the trial that will determine Romeo’s fate…