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One of the least visible and most culturally-obtuse metaphors of the mid nineteen- nineties, "Quimby the Mouse" originally found expression within cartoonist F. C. Ware's periodical "The ACME Novelty Library, a now largely forgotten dip in the otherwise steady line of quality of late twentieth century alternative comics. Finding its least- resistant audience in a population of paper fetishists, schoolteachers, and professional virgins, "Quimby the Mouse" now re-appears, fashioned from the most uncontemporary materials available, perfect for display or discard. This wood, wire, cloth and rope approximation of Mr. Ware's most painful private personal problems is now ready to re- enact all his adventures and tragedies; efficiently packaged in a colorful cardboard container with a 32 page hardcover book, the whole setup is rounded off with a perfect scale replica bonus of Quimby the Mouse's long lost love, "Sparky the Cat." Sure to be coveted by collectors and sanitation engineers alike, place your orders now for this little memento of pre-21st century nostalgia today. 6" tall, packaged in a full-color hand designed box with a 32 page hardcover book.