Comic Transcripts

[[A large page contains several advertisements. A banner at the top proclaims: “YOU NEED ALL OF IT” “PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO AGREE”]]

[[A chair is displayed, captioned “Reading Position.” The Wilson Patent Adjustable Chair: With ninety-six possible positions, you will never find the perfect one for you, and if you do, you will not be able to find it again. Send for circular. Wilson’s, 34 Park St.]]

[[Some bizarre device is displayed. BUSINESS, PLEASURE; MEN, BOYS. All Must Earn Their Own Way. Children should learn quickly that the real world is made of labor. PUT THEM TO WORK AT ONCE. No Coddling. BEWARE OF INFANT FREELOADERS.]]

[[A HOME AND FARM OF YOUR OWN. Wouldn’t That Be Nice, Don’t You Think? NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE IT. Before It Runs Away With The Spring. Babas Yaga for sale. Houses with feet. You never seen anything like it. Blow your mind. Take the dream highway until you feel cold. Can’t miss it.]]

[[A house is shown. BUILDERS, Where is the bathroom in this house? I have been all over and cannot find it for the life of me. Please write soon. A. J. Bicknell, 27 Warren Street, New-York.]]

[[A kind of poncho is shown. GOSSAMER WATERPROOF GARMENTS. Get the Genuine! Beware of Worthless Imitations! Rival garments are made of acid-treated poison cloth. Ours are safe and nurturing to your babylike skin. Don’t you deserve not to have your skin corroded off by the competition? Masochists need not respond. We don’t want your business. This is a nice place. GOSSAMER CLOTHING CO, 28 Devonshire St., Boston, MA.]]

[[DO YOU SLEEP on the most comfortable mattress in the world? Of course you do not. The most comfortable mattress in the world is owned by an Italian stockbroker. But we saw it in a magazine and modeled ours after what it is probably like. Still most likely a step up for you. MATTRESSES & MEAT]]

[[A squareish design is shown, divided into parts, that say “Carpet,” “Wood,” “C8, NY,” and “621 B’Way.” PARQUET AND INLAID FLOORS, Borders for Rugs, Baseboards, decks, crown molding, doors, anything wood feeds our weird fetish.]]

[[A picture is shown that says “DR. JOHNSON’S $30 HEALTH-LIFT.” If you suffer from PALSY, we will treat you. If you are afflicted with POX, we will address you. Even if you are right now dying of TUBERCULOSIS, call us. Will you be healed? Almost certainly not. But we will talk with you so you’re not lonely. (As we are.)]]

[[A woman is shown wearing a corset. Dr. Warner’s Health Corset, with Skirt Supporter and Self-Adjusting Pads, is On Sale Now. Only one available – this is Dr. Warner’s actual personal item. It took a while but I finally gained her trust. Her loss is your bargain! Smells like doctor. 351 Broadway, N.Y.]]

[[FINE FURNITURE, Upholstery and Decoration. We will describe nice things to you, so you can pretend to own them with a sense of authority. 621 Broadway, New-York.]]

[[THE WONDERFUL PEN-HOLDER! No ink required. No pen, either, really – you can put anything you want in here. It just sits on your desk. Maybe a miniature American flag? That’d fit nicely. Or, put a pen on in. That’s fine. J. T. Hillyer, 306 Broadway, N.Y. Henry Ward writes: “It is all it claims to be. A Pen-Holder, it is; Wonderful, I suppose as well. I mean, it’s not like standards are terribly high for a pen-holder. The pen does not fall out regularly.”]]

[[VANITY FAIR. For Meerschaum and Cigarettes. Does not bite the tongue. Listen, let’s not beat around the bush. You want some primo cigarettes, right? BUT WHY – What’s the big deal? Is it just flavor? That’s very subjective. NO. You want to look COOL. So shut up and grab one of our cigarettes. It’s made of BOMBER-JACKET LEATHER. There is NOTHING COOLER IN THE WORLD. THE BEST. BOMBER CIGS – SO GOOD – SO BAD]]

{{Alt-text: All these things are no less necessary for being wholly imaginary. Ain’t that always the way?}}

The Tinkerer’s Handbook, Page 7 (of 8) transcribed by in

[[A large page contains several advertisements. A banner at the top proclaims: “YOU NEED ALL OF IT” “PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO AGREE”]]

[[A chair is displayed, captioned “Reading Position.” The Wilson Patent Adjustable Chair: With ninety-six possible positions, you will never find the perfect one for you, and if you do, you will not be able to find it again. Send for circular. Wilson’s, 34 Park St.]]

[[Some bizarre device is displayed. BUSINESS, PLEASURE; MEN, BOYS. All Must Earn Their Own Way. Children should learn quickly that the real world is made of labor. PUT THEM TO WORK AT ONCE. No Coddling. BEWARE OF INFANT FREELOADERS.]]

[[A HOME AND FARM OF YOUR OWN. Wouldn’t That Be Nice, Don’t You Think? NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE IT. Before It Runs Away With The Spring. Babas Yaga for sale. Houses with feet. You never seen anything like it. Blow your mind. Take the dream highway until you feel cold. Can’t miss it.]]

[[A house is shown. BUILDERS, Where is the bathroom in this house? I have been all over and cannot find it for the life of me. Please write soon. A. J. Bicknell, 27 Warren Street, New-York.]]

[[A kind of poncho is shown. GOSSAMER WATERPROOF GARMENTS. Get the Genuine! Beware of Worthless Imitations! Rival garments are made of acid-treated poison cloth. Ours are safe and nurturing to your babylike skin. Don’t you deserve not to have your skin corroded off by the competition? Masochists need not respond. We don’t want your business. This is a nice place. GOSSAMER CLOTHING CO, 28 Devonshire St., Boston, MA.]]

[[DO YOU SLEEP on the most comfortable mattress in the world? Of course you do not. The most comfortable mattress in the world is owned by an Italian stockbroker. But we saw it in a magazine and modeled ours after what it is probably like. Still most likely a step up for you. MATTRESSES & MEAT]]

[[A squareish design is shown, divided into parts, that say “Carpet,” “Wood,” “C8, NY,” and “621 B’Way.” PARQUET AND INLAID FLOORS, Borders for Rugs, Baseboards, decks, crown molding, doors, anything wood feeds our weird fetish.]]

[[A picture is shown that says “DR. JOHNSON’S $30 HEALTH-LIFT.” If you suffer from PALSY, we will treat you. If you are afflicted with POX, we will address you. Even if you are right now dying of TUBERCULOSIS, call us. Will you be healed? Almost certainly not. But we will talk with you so you’re not lonely. (As we are.)]]

[[A woman is shown wearing a corset. Dr. Warner’s Health Corset, with Skirt Supporter and Self-Adjusting Pads, is On Sale Now. Only one available – this is Dr. Warner’s actual personal item. It took a while but I finally gained her trust. Her loss is your bargain! Smells like doctor. 351 Broadway, N.Y.]]

[[FINE FURNITURE, Upholstery and Decoration. We will describe nice things to you, so you can pretend to own them with a sense of authority. 621 Broadway, New-York.]]

[[THE WONDERFUL PEN-HOLDER! No ink required. No pen, either, really – you can put anything you want in here. It just sits on your desk. Maybe a miniature American flag? That’d fit nicely. Or, put a pen on in. That’s fine. J. T. Hillyer, 306 Broadway, N.Y. Henry Ward writes: “It is all it claims to be. A Pen-Holder, it is; Wonderful, I suppose as well. I mean, it’s not like standards are terribly high for a pen-holder. The pen does not fall out regularly.”]]

[[VANITY FAIR. For Meerschaum and Cigarettes. Does not bite the tongue. Listen, let’s not beat around the bush. You want some primo cigarettes, right? BUT WHY – What’s the big deal? Is it just flavor? That’s very subjective. NO. You want to look COOL. So shut up and grab one of our cigarettes. It’s made of BOMBER-JACKET LEATHER. There is NOTHING COOLER IN THE WORLD. THE BEST. BOMBER CIGS – SO GOOD – SO BAD]]

{{Alt-text: All these things are no less necessary for being wholly imaginary. Ain’t that always the way?}}

The Tinkerer’s Handbook, Page 7 (of 8) transcribed by in

[[A large page contains several advertisements. A banner at the top proclaims: "YOU NEED ALL OF IT" "PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO AGREE"]]

[[A chair is displayed, captioned "Reading Position." The Wilson Patent Adjustable Chair: With ninety-six possible positions, you will never find the perfect one for you, and if you do, you will not be able to find it again. Send for circular. Wilson's, 34 Park St.]]

[[Some bizarre device is displayed. BUSINESS, PLEASURE; MEN, BOYS. All Must Earn Their Own Way. Children should learn quickly that the real world is made of labor. PUT THEM TO WORK AT ONCE. No Coddling. BEWARE OF INFANT FREELOADERS.]]

[[A HOME AND FARM OF YOUR OWN. Wouldn't That Be Nice, Don't You Think? NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE IT. Before It Runs Away With The Spring. Babas Yaga for sale. Houses with feet. You never seen anything like it. Blow your mind. Take the dream highway until you feel cold. Can't miss it.]]

[[A house is shown. BUILDERS, Where is the bathroom in this house? I have been all over and cannot find it for the life of me. Please write soon. A. J. Bicknell, 27 Warren Street, New-York.]]

[[A kind of poncho is shown. GOSSAMER WATERPROOF GARMENTS. Get the Genuine! Beware of Worthless Imitations! Rival garments are made of acid-treated poison cloth. Ours are safe and nurturing to your babylike skin. Don't you deserve not to have your skin corroded off by the competition? Masochists need not respond. We don't want your business. This is a nice place. GOSSAMER CLOTHING CO, 28 Devonshire St., Boston, MA.]]

[[DO YOU SLEEP on the most comfortable mattress in the world? Of course you do not. The most comfortable mattress in the world is owned by an Italian stockbroker. But we saw it in a magazine and modeled ours after what it is probably like. Still most likely a step up for you. MATTRESSES & MEAT]]

[[A squareish design is shown, divided into parts, that say "Carpet," "Wood," "C8, NY," and "621 B'Way." PARQUET AND INLAID FLOORS, Borders for Rugs, Baseboards, decks, crown molding, doors, anything wood feeds our weird fetish.]]

[[A picture is shown that says "DR. JOHNSON'S $30 HEALTH-LIFT." If you suffer from PALSY, we will treat you. If you are afflicted with POX, we will address you. Even if you are right now dying of TUBERCULOSIS, call us. Will you be healed? Almost certainly not. But we will talk with you so you're not lonely. (As we are.)]]

[[A woman is shown wearing a corset. Dr. Warner's Health Corset, with Skirt Supporter and Self-Adjusting Pads, is On Sale Now. Only one available - this is Dr. Warner's actual personal item. It took a while but I finally gained her trust. Her loss is your bargain! Smells like doctor. 351 Broadway, N.Y.]]

[[FINE FURNITURE, Upholstery and Decoration. We will describe nice things to you, so you can pretend to own them with a sense of authority. 621 Broadway, New-York.]]

[[THE WONDERFUL PEN-HOLDER! No ink required. No pen, either, really - you can put anything you want in here. It just sits on your desk. Maybe a miniature American flag? That'd fit nicely. Or, put a pen on in. That's fine. J. T. Hillyer, 306 Broadway, N.Y. Henry Ward writes: "It is all it claims to be. A Pen-Holder, it is; Wonderful, I suppose as well. I mean, it's not like standards are terribly high for a pen-holder. The pen does not fall out regularly."]]

[[VANITY FAIR. For Meerschaum and Cigarettes. Does not bite the tongue. Listen, let's not beat around the bush. You want some primo cigarettes, right? BUT WHY - What's the big deal? Is it just flavor? That's very subjective. NO. You want to look COOL. So shut up and grab one of our cigarettes. It's made of BOMBER-JACKET LEATHER. There is NOTHING COOLER IN THE WORLD. THE BEST. BOMBER CIGS - SO GOOD - SO BAD]]

{{Alt-text: All these things are no less necessary for being wholly imaginary. Ain't that always the way?}}

All these things are no less necessary for being wholly imaginary. Ain't that always the way?

The Tinkerer’s Handbook, Page 7 (of 8)

  — May 5th, 2011

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Bolted! Shipping is UNDERWAY

April 4, 2026 by David Malki !

Bolted! games have been shipping to backers over the last couple of weeks! The non-US orders are (mostly) done and some folks have been reporting receiving them already!

@davidmalki.com My game arrived today!! It looks gorgeous 🙂 Hope you are well 🙂

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— Lar deSouza (@lartist.bsky.social) April 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM

My US inventory of games is now in-country, but still being staged at the fulfillment centers. It’s being distributed to regional warehouses, so the actual shipping to backers happens more efficiently. I hope the bulk of US shipping will start next week.

These are what the cartons (and games) look like!

bolted! games BOLTED! GAMES (pounding the table) B O L T E D ! G A M E S

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— david malki ! (@davidmalki.com) April 3, 2026 at 10:37 AM

I am also waiting on the bonus cards to be finished printing! I ended up needing many more of those than I had anticipated, so I decided to have the game factory print those too, for perfect matching with the base game cards.

Most people will be receiving two separate mailings: the game itself, and “anything else” (bonus cards and/or add-ons) which will be sent by me personally.

As of today, 86% of backers have completed their surveys so far! That’s pretty good, but it’s not everyone. I know YOU PERSONALLY have already completed YOURS though, so no worries!!

We have now moved OFF of Kickstarter and ONTO BackerKit for any new orders. You can bundle a game with basically anything else I sell on that there website, it’s pretty nuts!


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