Mr. Men book signing event at Selfridges, London/Little Miss Hug book review

('Little Miss Hug' book cover: (c) Egmont Publishing Ltd and the Official Mr. Men website)

Hello everyone, Daniel here! I know it had been a while since I wrote a last post for the blog about a certain episode of 'The Coffey Reviewer' about the Smurfette in terms of appeals and controversies.
However since I had a wonderful day today, I have decided to write a new blog post as a journal about the recent events; and this one is no exception. Today I went to Selfridges in London, which is near Bond Street underground station, to take a look around on the fourth floor as I arrived there by half-past twelve.

(Here I am with Little Miss Hug by my side at Selfishes, and she seems to enjoying her new adventure here in London so far...!)

Half an hour later, I had some lunch upstairs after I bought two new Mr. Men merchandise: 'Little Miss Hug' book and a selfie commemorative print. Then no sooner after that, I happened to saw Adam Hargreaves himself as I walked down the fourth floor, along with Little Miss Hug! So I went to have a picture taken next to Miss Hug herself, as well as to give her a warm friendly hug.

(Here is a picture of myself meeting Adam Hargreaves, son of late Roger Hargreaves, in person.)

Minutes past well into the stroke of 2 on the clock, when Adam Hargreaves starts signing the limited copies of the new Little Miss book, along with the selfie commemorative print. When I was next in line, I introduced myself to Adam, who seemed pleased to see me wearing a 'Mr. Grumpy' T-shirt, and having known that I love Mr. Men very much since I was a lad. So in return, I recited a quote of Mr. Grumpy from 'The Mr. Men Show', which goes something like this; "Oh crooked cucumbers!" which had Adam laugh a little in amusement. I then gave him a positive comment in regards to the new book, that his father would have been very proud of him for keeping generations and generations of fans happy with the new materials for the franchise; and then he signed my copies of the book and print.

Next I had a picture taken next to Adam himself, and not long before I requested for a lovely picture with Adam next to Little Miss Hug herself. (although he have to be out of table for a minute since Little Miss Hug couldn't be able to squeeze through there...!) Soon enough, we all had a lovely picture together before I thanked Adam for a wonderful day, given him a friendly handshake and we bid our farewells as I have left.

(Lovely jovely! Now that is what I would like to call a picture! You know what they say, every picture tells a story.)

And that is how it ends a wonderful day I ever had for not only to meet Adam Hargreaves, but Little Miss Hug as well! Lastly I would like to give a personal sincere thanks to Adam and the people at Selfridges and Arts You Grew Up With for making the whole day worthwhile.

Before I finish the post, here is the link to order your copy of 'Little Miss Hug' from Amazon to add to your Mr. Men and Little Miss book collection for every one of you.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Miss-Hug-Roger-Hargreaves/dp/1405273526/ref=pd_ybh_5

And don't forget, you can also download a very special application of the new Little Miss character from ToncarApp and Apple Inc. (U.K)
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/little-miss-hug/id860597824?mt=8
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(Image belongs to Red Rose Mummy Website)

I have read the book on my way home, and I was absolutely stunned on how it turned out to be; a simply great book for kids and parents to learn and appreciate the warm feeling of getting hugs. (even though most times when we were uncomfortable, there is no reason to be afraid of getting hugged by someone you only know)

And as for the character of Little Miss Hug, she is nicely designed with a shape of a pink heart with a red stylish bow and two flowers on both sides of her hair, along with a unique personality in her character. Also the story is very well written with a great moral to learn about showing appreciation to one another. (Spoiler alert: After Little Miss Hug gives a warm hug to Mr. Grumpy, who doesn't want to be hugged at first)

Overall I would really recommend this special book to all the fans of the Mr. Men franchise, as well as to families and children who love the stories of these fantastic characters. So I am happy to give this book a fantastic rating of five out of five in all!

Thank you for your time to read this blog post, and I will be appreciated to have feedbacks on this post I have done for today.

Daniel


OTHER LINKS:
Mr. Men Official Website:
http://www.mrmen.com
Mr. Men on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mrmenlittlemiss
Selfridges London website:
http://style.selfridges.com/store/london/
Arts You Gew Up With Website:
http://www.artyougrewupwith.com
Arts You Grew Up With on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/ArtYouGrewUpWith
https://twitter.com/ArtUGrewUpWith

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The Coffey Reviewer: Episode #9 - My Smurfy Valentine and Smurfily Ever After

Happy Valentine's day everybody!

And since it's Valentine's day today, I would to show you something I have done last November. However here is some interesting facts about this project.

It was originally going to be released around last Valentine's day in 2013, but due to writer's block and revisions on the script - the release date was then moved to somewhere around August, in which "The Smurfs 2" was released in cinemas, focusing on a story of Smurfette's adventures in Paris with Gargamel and his other two creations - the Naughties.

The script was revised around the time in Summer, however I needed some more time to focus on recording all of my lines which was started in August, as well as recorded myself on camera with some Smurf toys around me for the occasion. But alas, the release date was moved again - to November, the year where Lucille Bliss (the voice of Smurfette in the Smurfs cartoon) had passed away that month in 2012 at age 96.

Despite it had been a most troubled production to date for me, I have finally got around to editing at the end of October and eventually finished the project in November - just in time to celebrate the first year without Lucille.

And now - here are the links to the double feature episode and it's deleted scenes, with all the history and facts about the character of Smurfette herself.

THE COFFEY REVIEWER: EPISODE #9 - MY SMURFY VALENTINE AND SMURFILY EVER AFTER

BLIP: http://blip.tv/coffeyman/the-coffey-reviewer-my-smurfy-valentine-and-smurfily-ever-after-episode-9-double-feature-episode-6690017

VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/79621159

DELETED SCENES

BLIP: http://blip.tv/coffeyman/the-coffey-reviewer-my-smurfy-valentine-and-smurfily-ever-after-episode-9-deleted-scenes-6690283

VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/79621161

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Have a smurfy valentine's day!

Daniel

Arcelia - My perspective thoughts

(Gavin, Teresa and Simon performed one of their songs at the Finsbury pub)

What is Arcelia you'd may ask? The fun fact about it that it's a spanish word for "treasure chest". Interesting eh? Well here's more of my perspective thoughts about Arcelia in general, and it's members too.

Before meeting the trio behind this marvellous band, including Teresa Gallagher (Thomas & Friends, Mr. Men Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, Cars 2, Octonauts etc) herself, I mostly adore animated films and shows as a kid. I used to watch Cartoon Network throughout the mid 90's and up to 2003, it was like a cold trip down memory lane I'll say.

Now many talented people does their unique job at providing great voices to match their characters, like Ed Wynn for Mad Hatter in Disney's "Alice in Wonderland", both Sterling Holloway and Jim Cummings for Pooh Bear, Tom Kenny as Spongebob, late Lucille Bliss as Annatasia (Cinderella (1950)) and Smurfette (The Smurfs; 1981) and lots more. Although Teresa Gallagher is no exception, for not only for being a wondrous actress in both television and film, live action or animated nonetheless - but she has a lovely personality on the inside, for knowing whenever I meet her, she remains calm and friendly in such a gorgeous voice tone.

And that is not all, you have got to love her singing voice - even whenever she is on stage with Simon Foster and Gavin Alexander of Arcelia. (including one beautiful song she performed that almost made me want to shred a tear with happiness)

Here is the link to this one song she performed, check it out! You'll love it to bits!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWpFaRpz9xE

Before I have really met her twice in person as of September 2013, I also met her on Twitter at the end of August and she seems positive, loveable and friendly there too. (Even for whenever I give her simple compliments regarding her voice-over work and Arcelia too)

On my second time meeting her at the Troubadour pub in London, I bought in some flowers for her to show my appreciation after our first meeting at the Islington pub, along with having her signed in a collage of her characters (as well as having her, Simon and Gavin to sign my copy of their MP3 CD of Arcelia! Thank you chaps!) in many children's television shows she's involved as actress. Here is the signed collage.

This has really shown the sign of appreciation to one another, because I have never felt so happy to be not only a great new friend to Teresa, but a loyal fan of her work as well.

(Teresa if you are reading this, I would like to thank you for making 2013 worth while for me - and to keep a good company in me. You are FAB! X)

(Arcelia performing at the Troubadour pub)

Gavin and Simon are also great singers too in their own unique way of performing for the audience, old and new. Now meeting Simon as though seeing him as an enthusiastic and optimistic guy, and Gavin as a joyful and fine fellow as well. What was better than just come up to hear Arcelia is to meet lots of new people including Teresa's friends, voice-over and non voice-over.

(This is a picture of me standing next to Keith Wickham after our first great chat!)

Those I have met including Mark Nevin, Keith Wickham (Thomas & Friends, Mr. Men Show, Octonauts, The Secret Show, Angelina Ballerina and more), Emma Tate and Nigel Anthony (TUGS), it was worth a privilege to meet these great talented people alongside Teresa, Simon and Gavin!

For more information about Arcelia, check out the official website!
http://www.arcelia.co.uk

Thanks for reading!

Daniel