The Grumpy Tortoise

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It's Em-Con this weekend at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, I've not traded here before and will be alone for most of th...
09/06/2026

It's Em-Con this weekend at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, I've not traded here before and will be alone for most of the weekend so do come say hi! I've not fully decided on exactly what I'll be bringing with me but will try and bring as much with me as I can, if you're after something specific I still have time to pack it.

I really wanted to try and get some new bits sorted but time has flown since MCM last month and I haven't had a chance but that is the the way things happen sometimes.

I've been busy today adding the final products from MCM a couple of weeks ago, I 'think' they are all up now which will ...
08/06/2026

I've been busy today adding the final products from MCM a couple of weeks ago, I 'think' they are all up now which will give me some brain capacity to start thinking about the next range.

I also did a huge tidy this weekend and will have a huge clearance, one-off, seconds sale at the end of June to clear up some space as my small business is very quickly taking over my house...

Let me know in the comments what you'd like to see next...

The amount of 00s TV I have seen at this point is actually ridiculous, ask me about Heated Rivalry or Off Campus and I ...
07/06/2026

The amount of 00s TV I have seen at this point is actually ridiculous, ask me about Heated Rivalry or Off Campus and I have no idea but something from the early 00s and I'm there for it.

I love these shows and so many more, I'm currently on a Supernatural rewatch whilst I work as I wanted to watch Stargate as I've head great things but there were so many I couldn't quite work out where to start 🙈

My silly post I had planned just doesn't feel right after the news about Anthony Head. I am honestly a little bit heartb...
05/06/2026

My silly post I had planned just doesn't feel right after the news about Anthony Head.

I am honestly a little bit heartbroken, which I know is silly for someone I have never met but I grew up watching him on the screen and he will forever be Giles to me.

My thoughts are with his family who have suffered so much loss in the last year.

Tees are definitely having a moment at the mo (even if they weather is more goodies and blankets). We have a few existin...
04/06/2026

Tees are definitely having a moment at the mo (even if they weather is more goodies and blankets).

We have a few existing designs but I have been debating adding some new ones to the website, let me know your thoughts on the potential designs and if you'd wear them.

The weather has decided summer is not happening and it's blanket weather again (or at least it is here in Bristol). Who ...
03/06/2026

The weather has decided summer is not happening and it's blanket weather again (or at least it is here in Bristol).
Who am I kidding, I sit with a blanket all year round!
I'm working through adding all the new things from MCM to the website, blankets and notebooks have been done so far.

Tote bags were a suprise best seller last week, our Buffy inspired designs have been flying out. I have packed and made ...
01/06/2026

Tote bags were a suprise best seller last week, our Buffy inspired designs have been flying out. I have packed and made so many totes today I think I'm going to be dreaming of them tonight.

Stock take is almost done, turns out there are loads of stickers not on the website yet so that's a task for next week a...
28/05/2026

Stock take is almost done, turns out there are loads of stickers not on the website yet so that's a task for next week as if they aren't there no-one can see them!

Where to shop in person this year with The Grumpy Tortoise Still to come: 30th May - Create & Co, Weston-Super-Mare13th ...
28/05/2026

Where to shop in person this year with The Grumpy Tortoise

Still to come:
30th May - Create & Co, Weston-Super-Mare

13th / 14th June - EmCon, Nottingham

17th / 19th July - Bristol Harbour Festival, Bristol

7th / 9th August - MCM, Birmingham

12th / 13th September - Comic Con Connections, Newbury

31st Oct / 1st Nov - The Creative Planner Co (previously SWPC)

21st /22nd Nov - RetroCon, Birmingham

5th / 6th Dec - MegaCon Birmingham

Completed:
7th / 8th February - For the Love Of Vampire Diaries, Manchester
8th March - Comic Con, Bristol
28th / 29th March - MegaCon, Birmingham
22nd / 24th May - MCM, London

I've applied for a few more too but have yet to hear 🩷

Our online store is always open, if you see something at an event or on socials and don't see it on the website drop me a message.

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