THE FINAL CURTAIN

2010 In Memorium.
As we approach the end of the year, here's a nice little tribute to the famous folk who left this world in 2010. From the familiar faces, to those who might even surprise or shock to see who've shuffled off this mortal coil so early. 2010 has been a tough year for us personally, after losing our own loved ones, our Grandmother and best friend of twelve years Jimmy. As I'm sure others have too. Rest In Peace. Hold that thought...

Dennis Hopper 74. Actor.

Leslie Nielsen 84. Actor.

Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart 69. Musician.

Gary Coleman 42. Actor.

Adam Stansfield 31. Footballer.

Tony Curtis, 85, Actor.

Bob Guccione 79. Founder Penthouse.

Dino De Laurentiis 91. Producer.

Corey Haim 38. Actor.

Michael Foot 97. Politician, journalist.

Christopher Mark Sievey (AKA Frank Sidebottom) 54, Comedian.

Norman Wisdom 95. Comedian.

Sally Menke 56. Film Editor.

Robert Culp 79. Actor.

Peter Graves 83. Actor.

Harvey Pekar 70. Comic writer, critic.

Alexander McQueen 40. Designer.

Malcolm McClaren 64. Impresario.

Teddy Pendergrass 60. Musician.

Harry Carpenter 85. Broadcaster.

JD Salinger 91. Author.

Alex Higgins 61. Snooker player.

He Pingping 21. World's smallest man.

Gregory Isaacs 59. Musician.

Geoffrey Hutchings 71. Actor.

Éric Rohmer 89. Film Director.

John Dankworth 82. Musician.

Lynne and Corin Redgrave 62, 70, actors.

Denise Borino-Quinn 46. Actress.

Irvin Kershner 87, Film Director.

Ingrid Pitt 87. Actress

Blake Edwards 88. Film Director

Alan Sillitoe 82, Author.

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REST IN PEACE

2011 CALENDAR

As with the last couple of years, we have once again released a calendar for 2011. The World of the Connoisseur an eclectic mix of our world and everything in it. In conjunction with redbubble, who produce it for us, it's not the cheapest you'll see this year, but it'll be gracing your wall for a whole year and going off the last two we did it's of outstanding quality. May take a couple of weeks to arrive Available now. CD

NEW YEAR, NEW WEIR...

Good news and bad news, the good news is our new Weir hats are finally with us, the bad news is they've arrived a little too late to get out before Christmas, with us not being able to beat a guaranteed cut off date for posting out, so will now be available to buy in the New Year. For more details watch this space. CD

PENCIL VS CAMERA.

Great artwork, great photography, spotted at Ben Heine.

ALTERNATIVE FESTIVITY!

Here's a bit of alternative festive cheer, these smashing "Icon" art cards are a Christmas card version of his current icons range which feature the likes of Frank Zappa and Johnny Cash in his 'fatalities' set. All from artist Ben Lamb who's also done a collection with Oi Polloi featuring icons such as Jack Nicholson (From Easy Rider) below.

CHRISTMAS POST REMINDER

Another reminder of Our pre-Christmas order deadlines are :

FOR EUROPE and REST of WORLD : TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER

FOR UK MAINLAND : THURSDAY 16th DECEMBER.

This means if you order before and up to the above dates, then we guarantee you're order will be sent out pre-Christmas. Of course we'll be posting as normal as we possibly can do over Christmas right up to the cut off dates, but if you want the best chance of receiving any purchases pre-Christmas then please order before those dates. For the record Royal Mail's official guide is :

Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2010 ~
Recorded/First Class: Tuesday 21st December
Recorded/Second Class: Saturday 18th December
Special Delivery: Thursday 23rd December
Standard Parcels & Airmail: Wednesday 15th December

Be aware though this is the most hectic time of year for post and delays should be expected.

KEYRING AND PIN BADGE ...

Here's something a little different ~ Our CC logo is now available in hard wearing enamel form as a dapper Keyring and there's a 'button style' Oneupmanship Pin Badge only as part of a set. Now available to purchase. Limited Edition to 100 sets of course. YHN

SWEATSHIRTS OUT NOW

AS PROMISED OUR SWEATSHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
BOTH ARE LIMITED EDITION, WHILST THE HIGH PEAK MAY BE REPLENISHED -
THE FACTORY SWEAT IS LIMITED TO ONE BATCH ONLY - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. YHN

SWEATS | ENAMEL SET | XMAS POSTING...

Okay, Sweats again. - So the random weather kind of scuppered things a tad, but we've got there in the end. Our High Peak and Limited Edition Factory Sweatshirts will be available from Wednesday Dec 8th.
Also available this week - we'll have another new collectible and rather limited enamel collectors set - this time we've got a button style pin badge and a rather dapper chunky swivel keyring, also available to buy Wednesday.

FINALLY Our pre-Christmas order deadlines are :

FOR EUROPE and REST of WORLD : TUESDAY 14th DECEMBER

FOR UK MAINLAND : THURSDAY 16th DECEMBER.

This means if you order before and up to the above dates, then we guarantee you're order will be sent out pre-Christmas.Of course we'll be posting as normal as we possibly can do over Christmas right up to the cut off date, but if you want the best chance of receiving any purchases pre-Christmas then please order before those dates. For the record Royal Mail's official guide is :

Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2010
Recorded/First Class: Tuesday 21st December
Recorded/Second Class: Saturday 18th December
Special Delivery: Thursday 23rd December
Standard Parcels & Airmail: Wednesday 15th December

ANOTHER UPDATE...

Crikey, blimey - It's all a bit crazy at the moment in more ways than one! So here's another little update about where we're at...
Yesterday's brand new release the Limited Edition Weirisle Bobble Hat has gone and SOLD OUT over a few hours again! Thanks for the support and apologies if anyone missed out. Like the third installment of the Weir Bobble a few weeks back - we anticipated they wouldn't hang around too long but didn't expect them to go as quickly as they did! It's been rather manic yesterday!
Anyway those orders are on their way out now, we're battling through them to get them posted out quickly! Adverse weather slowing things down aside, people should get them over the next few days/early next week all being well.
There is another edition of The Weir coming over the next week or two. Again it's limited quantities over three new colours, you'll hear about it on here and the other social networks first! It's clear they won't be available too long either. Whilst it's tempting to cash in on them and do re-runs, that's not how we roll, so whilst they might be another brand new one round the corner, these have to remain as advertised and very limited edition, that's how it is.

Regarding Sweatshirts, they are on their way! We'd hoped they would be out by the end of this week, but unfortunately this crazy weather has scuppered that momentarily. Fear not though they'll be here soon barring any more delays from mother nature and you'll soon be able to cover yourself in a choice of our two new mint toasty sweats.
As well as a few other options, hopefully before Christmas, watch this space YHN .