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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

First batch of the Rick Dangerous Limited Edition Art Prints is officially heading out to fans across the globe today! Still time to secure your copy here: ko-fi.com/s/eb61175b19 #RickDangerous #RetroGaming #Amiga #AtariST

A vibrant, digital painting of the video game character Rick Dangerous. Rick is shown in his classic brown fedora and jacket, grinning widely while holding a large silver revolver. He is positioned in front of a stone Aztec-style temple entrance decorated with a golden idol and a skull. A green snake coils around the stone, and small tribal figures with spears stand to the side. The artwork uses a smooth, modern illustrative style that mimics the original 16-bit game character design.

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Always wondered what it would have looked like if the box art reflected the game inside... New limited edition art print coming soon... #digitalart #timelapse #artprocess #noai #retrogame #retrogaming #rickdangerous #amiga #amiga500 #atarist

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Hey everyone! I've just launched my new art print shop on Ko-fi. Check out the collection – featuring game-inspired pieces, retro vibes & more: ko-fi.com/simonphippsa... For the full gallery, commissions, and a dive into my 40+ years of game design: www.simonphipps.com

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Just set up here at Play Expo, Blackpool for the day with my partner-in-crime, Jayne (without whom those games wouldn't have happened.) Talk at 2pm. Time to hang out and paint some fresh art. Stop by, say "Hi!"

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Finally (after these kind folks have been asking me for 3 yrs) I'm going to be at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 on 5th October-hanging out to say hello, doing live painting & a talk on my career at 2pm. Would be great to see you there! #PLAYExpoBlackpool #RetroGaming 🎟 playexpoblackpool.com/tickets

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

So grateful for all of the different places and people I get to meet through my games work, art, costume and prop building. A great afternoon at Dr Sketchy's Nottingham this past Sunday, getting the chance to draw Dominus Von Vexo and event organiser @scarlettdaggers.bsky.social #drag #burlesque

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Start of a wonderful day of celebration in Spoleto, Italy.Grateful to be meeting up with #Amiga friends old & new at Passione Amiga 2025.Nothing but warmth, joy & happiness that goes beyond pieces of old hardware & little 2D sprites.Feeling blessed 🙌

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A quick electronics build from me, in which I forget how to crimp wire ferrules while giving Chewie his voice back... youtu.be/JXPLSQpS3Qk?si… #starwars #propbuild #cosplay #chewbacca

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

What a cool day! Thank you Ashbourne Arts Festival & all the attendees for making me feel so welcome! So cool to see many young faces that may be the next generation of game makers. Study hard,look after your body & mind and make games! There's never been a better time than now.

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Double-checking my supplies for my #gamedesign & #cosplay #propmaking workshop at Confetti College, Nottingham, this afternoon. Check out my YouTube channel for videos on how to make a cool #Borderlands or #Fallout blaster from a second-hand #nerfgun youtu.be/NjScFU-RFMw?...

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Honoured to have been commissioned to paint Dizzy for the cover of Fast Food 2 - a brand new Amiga game from @bitmapsoft.bsky.social I hope I did this beloved character justice for the fans. Order your copy here: www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/fast...

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

PHEW! Made it! Here's Katie, who'll be handling the prop in the upcoming #StarWars #fanfilm YouTube video coming of this utterly epic prop build soon!

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

That's looking better! Can I get the prop finished in time so I can get it into our actress' hands at tonight's East Midlands Garrison's 10 year anniversary celebration? #starwars #3dprint #fanfilm #cosplay #arduino

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Well...less of an utter horror show now... (This morning felt like untangling a thousand pairs of headphones cables... Glad that part's over with!) #arduino #electronics #cosplay

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Electronics day! Time to get all this spaghetti into my custom 3d printed Star Wars fan film hand prop One day,I'll post a YouTube video on this epic build Today,however,I'll just be happy to see all this chaos put in its proper place! #3dprinting #starwars #electronics #cosplay #propmaking

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Spent a great afternoon at Dr Sketchy Nottingham, getting the privilege of drawing the magnificent Missy Malone one last time as she prepares to head off on new adventures Thanks to @scarlettdaggers.bsky.social for doing a terrific job of hosting & organising the event #burlesque #cabaret #artist

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

After what seems like an absolute age, I've been able to spend time on electronics for the #starwars fan film hand prop ive been building. A completed prop and a new build video looks like it's finally on the horizon after far too long...

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Wishing you an amazing 2025 full of great habits & systems to guarantee you success Head still spinning at all the fab stuff I got to do & great people I met in '24 If I have a NY resolution it's saying a polite 'no' to more things that don't ignite a passion in me Let's do this!

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Simon Phipps @simonphippsart.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Got my physical copy of the Italian version of Zzap magazine featuring an interview with me about those old #Amiga #retrogames & the #Switchblade cover art I painted. (Time to get my Google Translate on...)

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