"Can Buddy Come Out to Play?"

I can't not hear Willem Dafoe's voice in the first Spider-Man movie.

True story! Try as we may, neither Real Buddy nor Real Romeo can forget the moment that bat hit the dugout, bounced off the ground, and hit Real Romeo in his real knees. It was an accident.

Speaking of accidents…

Oh dear…!

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THIS WEEK:

• Come outside and play!

• Order Buddy and Romeo plush toys before July 1st!

• BEHIND THE PAYWALL: New drawings of Buddy and Romeo and a book update!

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Despite the heat, we’ve spent a lot of time on the playground.

Especially Frega’s favorite — the swings!

Speaking of swings, did we ever share the title of the animated Buddy and Romeo cartoon DiPerri is drawing? If not, check out the title/illustration frame behind the paywall.

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In case you’re new here, this summer, DiPerri is sewing individually handmade Buddy and Romeo stuffed toys. Here’s a clip from one of last year’s sewing sessions…

These dolls will not be for sale. Rather, they will be exclusive to paid subscribers of this Substack. Have a look at the progress thus far…

Disclaimer…

If you want both a Buddy and a Romeo plush doll, please become a paid subscriber before July 1st.

We hope you’ll consider becoming a paid subscriber today to give your very own Buddy and Romeo stuffed toys a home.

If you’re already a paid subscriber, thank you. Your orders are in place. Stay tuned as the toys are brought to life and we chronicle DiPerri’s sewing adventures this summer.

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Buddy and Romeo are back in the comics and back on the animation table. This week, paid subscribers can take a look at brand new, never-before-seen drawings behind the paywall.

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