The Grumpy Tortoise

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

26/05/2026

I can do a not so pleasant version too 🤣

Overall was a fab weekend and I'll keep my fingers crossed I can get a space at the October event.

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24/05/2026

23/05/2026

I had lots of comments that people couldn't find us yesterday. it's easiest to find us from the main Excel concourse, enter via N11 and walk straight forward and we are on the left opposite the chicken truck.

23/05/2026

I heard this so many times yesterday 😭. I'm old, I'm ok with it and will happily talk for hours about my old fandoms.

Please come check out the North hall, there are loads of artists there who aren't in Artist Alley as we don't fit the requirements.

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