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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I also build dioramas using action figures, for sale and exhibition. You can see them at Highland Realms Comic Con in Inverness on 17 October.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

At Errol Toy and Collectibles Fair today. 10am - 3pm.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Just some of the Star Wars figuramas I've made. Figures + Dioramas = Figuramas. #starwars #diorama

A cantina scene from star wars constructed using action figures.

A Jawa scrapyard from star wars constructed using action figures

A crossover diorama with Toy Story's Woody as Han Solo.

A planet Hoth scene from star wars constructed using action figures

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I build dioramas using Star Wars figures and vehicles to depict scenes from the movies, tv shows and games, with the aim of providing comic cons and scifi events some unique attraction opportunities. My calendar is filling up fast, but I'm avaliable for bookings. #starwars #diorama #scifi #comiccon

A series of images depicting dioramas built using action figures and toy vehicles to depict scenes from the Star Wars universe. The Battle of Hoth, Wampa cave, Jabba's palace and the Emperor's throneroom.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The 90th anniversary flight of the #Spitfire is today. The aircraft first saw combat over the River Forth in October 1939, defending against a raid of JU-88s hunting for HMS Hood. Read the story in my comic Raid on the Forth (link in bio & comments)

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I'll be at the Galactic Gathering on May 3rd at Wakefield Exchange with an exhibition of my Star Wars figuramas. Figures + Dioramas = Figuramas #starwars #diorama #Hoth

A diorama featuring Star Wars action figures on the snowy lands spe of planet Hoth.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

#WillEisnerWeek is almost upon us and that means Renfrewshire Libraries Comic Fest with events all week. Paisley, near Glasgow, Scotland.

Poster for the Will Eisner week events at Renfrewshire Libraries. 3 - 7 March.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Or you could buy a copy direct from me for a fiver, which includes UK postage. #WW2 #comics

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It's new Commando day and I have a new story out with cover art by Neil Roberts and internal art by Mike Collins. Fear of Fire, Commando 5911. In shops today!

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

A preview of Uncannie Investigations (now on Kickstarter) is available from @neilslorance.com at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend. #comic #supernatural #comedy

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Fear the Spotlight is FREE on Epic Games until 3pm (UK) today. A creepy 3rd person horror with Silent Hill vibes that's set in a school with a mysterious past.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

16th October 1939 - the first air raid over Britain of the Second World War and also the first time the Supermarine Spitfire saw combat. As told in my comic, Raid on the Forth. Cover art by Graeme Neil Reid.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It's great to be back in the saddle with Action Man Steve MacManus for the new Blazer Annual. I wrote the Derringer & So'n story featured on the cover. Cover art by Ian Stopforth, sequential art by Ewan Power. #Comics #retro

Cover of the Blazer Annual 1976. Two jetski riders speed away from an exploding boat while a helicopter hovers above.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

There's a chill in the air, and winter is coming, which means you'll be ready for some blazing hot action! The Blazer Annual 1976 launches today www.kickstarter.com/projects/the... #Comics

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

A new thing out for next week's Outwith Festival in Dunfermline. Poking fun at our beloved city. Available from Little Shop of Heroes, 8 Maygate, Dunfermline. Profits go to supporting Pittencrieff Park's Peacocks. #comic #cartoons

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I’ll be at Perth Salute this Sunday with Commando comics, true war stories and related stuff. Come and get a signed comic! #comics #Perth #Scotland #Military

Advert for the City of Perth Salute, Sunday 10th August. Scotland military festival. Pipe band, reenactors, dancers

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I’ll be at #SequentialScotland on Saturday at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow. Come get a copy of The New Glasgow Looking Glass from me and check out the related exhibition up the road at the Mitchell Library. #comics #comicart #zines

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

On Saturday 2nd August we expect comic fans will be flocking to @sequential-scot.bsky.social in Glasgow. Check out their website for details. sequentialscotland.co.uk

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I’ll be here for @smallpressday.bsky.social (19th July) in Edinburgh. I’ll have my war comics, Raid on the Forth , Flight of the Eagle, and Bamse as well as copies of retro action comic, Blazer and horror comic Black, White and Dead. Maybe some signed Commandos too, and The New Glasgow Looking Glass

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

It’s #portfolioday, so here are some of the #comics I’ve written and/or drawn. Links in bio.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I’ll be at the Auld Alliance Comics Festival at the French Institute in Edinburgh this Sunday 6th July, talking about the Glasgow Looking Glass. Did you know that Thomson and Thompson, the detectives from the Tintin comics are called Nisbet and Nesbit in the Scots translations of the books?

Thomson and Thompson from the Tintin comics. Originally Dupond and DuPont, their names are translated as Nisbet and Nesbit in Scots.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Post your favorite Doctor Who, wrong answers only.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

An unexpected pleasure this evening was meeting someone who appears in one of my true war comics. In ‘Raid on the Forth’, the little boy with his brother on the beach is Richard Demarco, co-founder of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre and long-time proponent of the Edinburgh Festival.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Forthcoming Events: 21 June - Looking Glass launch, Glasgow. 26 June - Orzel Memorial Project & Concert, Dunfermline. 5 July - Dunfermline Story talk, Dunfermline. 6 July - comic talk, French Institute, Edinburgh. 2 August- Sequential Scotland, Glasgow. 10 August - Perth Salute.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Due to the Police Incident next to the Mitchell Library the launch of the New Glasgow Looking Glass has been postponed until further notice and we have retired to Wetherspoons (Henglers Circus) on Sauchiehall Street (12.30 at the Bon Accord bar).

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

We’ve been delayed a bit for the talks and launch of the New Glasgow Looking Glass. There’s a police incident next door, but we’ve been assured that the guy threatening to jump from the scaffolding is not Scotland Manager Steve Clarke, after his team lost to Iceland last night. #ScotlandVsIceland

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The New Glasgow Looking Glass is out tomorrow with a launch event at Glasgow’s Mitchell Library. 10am-12.15pm with several of the creators in attendance. Pick up a copy, priced £3. www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/exhi...

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Had a great time at the Bruce Festival at the weekend. Jousting, battle reenactment and medieval village. I had my local history comics for sale while my son had his laser cut and 3D printed crafts.

Colin and Calum Maxwell at their stall at the Bruce Festival, Dunfermline, selling comics and crafts. 31 May 2025.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Art vs Artist from 2016. Two years into making comics. How things have changed since then…

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The New Glasgow Looking Glass arrived back from the printers today. It’s a satirical newspaper only 200 years after the last published issue. Join us on 7th June at its launch. www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/exhi... #glasgow #comic #satire #news

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Just spent over £750 on comics. Reprinting two of my best sellers and printing The New Glasgow Looking Glass. #comics #printing

Glasgow city council leader raising funds

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

That amount of pledges is a bit on the nose, isn’t it? #kickstarter

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

I’ll be at Perth’s VE Day celebrations this Sunday with Commando comics for sale. Brand new issues and preowned issues for only £1 each. I should be stationed in King Edward St, just off the High Street. I’ll also have copies of my own true-war stories.

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What’s Trump saying? Find out in The New Glasgow Looking Glass, out June 7th. Artwork by Lew Stringer. #Glasgow #Scotland #comic #newspaper

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I’ll be here on a Saturday with Commando comics from 50p, preowned graphic novels and annuals from £3 plus toys and models at pocket money prices. #comics #toys #market #errol #Dundee

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Colin Maxwell (Maximized Comics) @maximizedcomics.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

2019 and @alisonsampson.bsky.social is signing at my local comic shop. She’s drawing Hit Girl at the time and we had a great conversation about the handling characteristics of the Uzi and AK-47 ;)

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