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15

Sputnik! Feature at the Inquirer

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Satellite Reading

By Ruel S. De Vera
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:31:00 11/14/2009

“In the eclectic parabola that is the Cubao Expo – affectionately known as Cubao X among its denizens – one might find all that feeds the geek fancy: old hardbacks, used paperbacks, rare vinyl records, vintage cameras, collectible toys, and the odd reasonably priced handmade leather shoe. It is Diagon Alley and the Mos Espa Spaceport at the same time. But standing out even among these standout stores is Sputnik Comics. For two reasons: all the stuff it sells is new (comic books and action figures), and its storefront looks like Godzilla barfed on it. Seriously.”

For the full article, read click below:

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20091114-236229/Satellite_Reading

UPDATE:

Sputnik! Signing Photos
http://mcoy.blogspot.com/2009/11/sputnik-autograph-signing-pics.html

Comments

2 Responses to “Sputnik! Feature at the Inquirer”

  1. oscar on November 15th, 2009 6:22 pm

    wow, dinadaanan ko lang ito dati. Am scared to enter because it’s looks as if the entire establishment is melting (just kidding hehehe) Seriously, the place is way cool you’ll have this feeling that you’ve been warped to another time. Bringing up the nostalgic aroma of my childhood memories (Cubao is a historical place for me. The biggest National bookstore build there where I got my first dictionary, Jollibees’s first store was established there. The Live Animated Figures depicting x-mas stories in front of C.O.D. can be seen there w/c was tranfered at Greenhills.) Albeit, Sputnik is a derivative from a Russian Satellite and the flagship brand and one of the few genuine specialy store. Its a new warped zone experience. The old and new authentic treasures is a sure win. I would like to commend Quark Henares, Chris Costello, Chez Fidelino, and Lyle Sacris for being a guardian in setting up Sputnik. Ruel S. De Vera is right is qouting “It is Diagon Alley and the Mos Espa Spaceport at the same time.” Lovely article. for Sir Gerry alanguilan for posting this and for the unending love for his art.
    wapax!!

  2. chez fidelino on November 16th, 2009 4:01 am

    thanks, ruey and gerry! ♥