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Pages from my journal! Most of these were work doodles that I later tape into the notebook. If they look funny, it's cause they are from memory.

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Stex 1988 reactions, but I decided to do this in the middle of watching it so there is no order only chaos.

Thought Belle said "I take their teeth" in her song, and had to look up the lyrics because I lived in a world where she was a possible evil tooth fairy for a moment.

Did not realize that the lyrics for CB changed to the Robinhood verison only 4 years after the show started!

Poppa punched tf out of Bobo he was not playing

The prescence of the narrator for the races implies to me that control watches other sports and decided yeah that's how sports work they all have a commentator

I think normally he makes someone comment for him when he's playing races

Belle you are my favorite coach idc that I thought you were maybe a murderer for a second

Greaseball being mean to Dinah makes me so sad I made an image of him being hit with hammers

Image of hammers and rest of post below the cut

Everytime he's mean to Dinah im gonna add another hammer.

My favorite bit of any starlight show is the part where dustin and rusty team up for racing before dinah absolutely disses Electras lack of dic- i mean whistle.

I love this Dinahs southern accent.

I started this during Dinah dick diss track if you can't tell.

CB laugh in this is delicious.

I know you are not in it "just for me"CB you want Electras nonexistent whistle

DUSTIN I LOVE YOU!!!

The components electronic voices are so jarring in this but also happy pride month to them.

The races are so clear in this compared to anything else

Greaseball keeps fumbling women left and right as always

I love you trucker CB

Dustin and Rusty are literally just doing a good job meanwhile the rest are being so dramatic.

THE ANALOG HORROR OF IT CUTTING OUT SOMETIMES

One rock and roll too many??

no what NO COMEBACK?!?

I did not know there was footage of no comeback omg

"OUGH!" you tell them Electra

Oh this verison of the song is so angry compared to the album ELECTRA IS PISSED good for them

I see where the grunting and moaning in later productions AC/DC came from now

The components slayed that good job, guys

I know what you are Caboose

I know what you are Greaseball

Oh, they already changed it too, "my pants are too tight" instead of shoes too woah

"And you've got no chance!" THEY CHANGED MORE LYRICS I DIDN'T KNOW OOOOOOO

I feel like in one rock and roll too many if I, an asthmatic, can do the long note at the end then it isn't long enough

Not that shorter versions aren't good i just think it's fun when it's ridiculously long how do they do that

GAY GAY GAY GAY USING EACHOTHER AS A SEAT GAY also cool choreography move

Pearl realizes she wants to smooch rusty

I think she's relatable cause yeah decisions hard and it takes forever to figure yourself out. She represents us indecisive people.

I love how happy she is he won! And how worried she was she made him lose breaks my heart. She was in danger but she still wanted him to win so bad! Even when she was racing with someone else!

STOP THEY KISSED AND IT CUTS OUT MORE

there kiss broke the camera

This control voice is good

Does the megamix exist in 1988??

Greaseball is hurt but CB and Electra are fine lmao I love this silly musical

S o r r r y - poor women fumbler 3000 can't even spell he's such a fumbler hes never had to

Poppa preaching

STOP IT CUT OFF LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

Other bits I didn't mention Ashley I love you I am sorry they killed you

Could not tell who but Greaseball and Dinah pushed two people off stage between pumping iron and freight is great ?

Why does Flat-top hate his dad's fuel type i need an explanation

My head canon is it's very much an ugh your so old and im cool and young and know way better and my cool grease goon friends are all diesels

I think they fight at family dinner about Flat-top doing rebellious teen things with the grease gang

Poppa is like you are 30 years old stop-

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THIS IS SO GOOD RAAAAAAHHH

Finished an animation for the first time in like a year congratulations CB you have officially fixed me.

I just really like his intro in freight. He’s a cutie.

And here’s it on the tube case you want to support me there :)

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Bochum cast change day is here! Although I'm fairly new to the fandom, seeing these actors do there thing in megamixes and through cast videos was really cool! I'm excited to see what they do next, and what the new casts take on these characters are.

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How I plan to see Starlight Express London as an unemployed American on the West coast:

First, I walk across the continent. The days are long and the nights are harsh, with nothing but determination and the sunk cost fallacy to keep me going. I fall in love, I make friends, but eventually, I leave them behind. Finally, I reach New England. I spend time with my family there. My uncle begs me “It's impossible! Please, just stay here. You'll never make it.”

I chuckle and shake my head. “You don't understand, dear uncle. I need to see the gay train musical,” I place my hand on his shoulder. He looks into my eyes, gasping as he sees the unwavering resolve ingrained into my soul. He shakes his head, tears welling up in his eyes. He cannot stop me, and we both know it. “Please, be safe. We can't lose you.”

We share a hug, and I shoot him a grin over my shoulder as I walk into the Atlantic ocean.

My journey across the continent feels like a lovely stroll compared to the trek across the ocean. Each wave pounds relentlessly against my will. I had lost friends and lovers in my hike across the states, but here, I lose everything. My resolve begins to crack.

A storm hits. The waves drag me under again and again and again. I had loved the ocean once. Now, I could only despise it as it roars and bites at my very soul. I am buried in seafoam once more, unable to pinpoint which direction will lead me to air.

I open my eyes. I am drifting down, down beneath the waves and away from everything I hold dear. My tears blend seamlessly with the saltwater. “Why,” I ponder, my strength gone with the air in my lungs. “Why did I do this? All for some silly musical?”

Starlight Express had skated its way into every aspect of my life. And now, I would die, never seeing that extraordinary stage.

“What would Rusty do?”

The question is silly; he’s only a fictional character, after all, and this situation was dangerously real. Still, I find myself clinging to the idea. Rusty wouldn’t give up. Rusty would call to the Starlight, and Rusty would live.

I swim. The stars greet me, and my resolve has never been stronger.

Days, weeks, months later I crawl out of the English channel. My body is attuned to the ocean, and everything sways to the beat of the endless waves. My legs have forgotten how to walk; so, I crawl.

Strangers stare as I drag myself through the streets. Someone stops me, and I nearly sob at the gentle touch on my shoulder. “Bloody hell, mate, you need to go to a hospital!” he cries.

I shake my head. “I can’t. I’ve traveled too far, I can’t stop now.” He grabs my arm, trying to pull me to my feet.

“But lad, healthcare is free here! You must!”

I push him off. “I don’t have travel insurance,” I tell him. “Please, I must go.” He watches me with mounting worry, but I turn away. I can’t bear to look into his eyes any longer. I crawl away, and he doesn’t follow me.

Finally, I see it. Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. It is more beautiful than I could ever imagine. I drag myself to the ticket booth, calling up what remains of my shattered voice. “Ticketmaster, give me the best ticket you have,” I weakly beg.

The ticketmaster looks around, confused. I cough, and she turns, gasping at my soaked body. “Sir, you need to go to the hospital! Don’t you know that healthcare is free?” I shake my head.

“You don’t understand, ticketmaster. I have lost everything to see this musical. I’ve traveled unfathomable distances and overcome impossible hurtles to be here. I beg of you, ticketmaster, let me buy a ticket. After all I’ve gone through, don’t be the challenge that finally breaks me,” I cry. She looks at me, stunned, hand hovering over her gaping mouth.

“I… I suppose I could let you in. The matinee starts in five minutes. Here’s your seat.” she hands me a slip of paper. I clutch it tightly, staring at the letters I had longed to see since I started my journey ages ago.

I gasp. “A first class carriage seat? Thank you, ticketmaster!” I sob. “Please, take my money. It will never be enough to show the extent of my gratitude, but it’s all I have.” I give her a handful of American bills, soaked with seawater.

I crawl into the theater. I would sob at the beautiful sight of the stage, but I have no tears left to shed. I take my seat, ticket clutched to my chest.

The show starts. It is beautiful. It is powerful. It is everything I could have imagined and more. As the actors bow, I try to cheer, but my voice fails me. I stand, only to fall forward onto the stage. I try to push myself up, but I can’t. My job is done, and all my strength has left me.

“Are you alright?” Someone asks me. Their voice is familiar. I gasp, gathering up what meager will I have left to raise my head. Someone kneels over me, someone dressed in orange and brown. “Go to a hospital! Healthcare is free here,” Jeevan Braich begs me.

Saltwater pools on my cheeks. I don’t know if it’s tears or the ocean still clinging to my eyelashes, unwilling to release its victim. I smile. I have been through unimaginable loss and fought through impossible battles. I made it. The legendary Odysseus would pale seeing my journey. “I have never been happier,” I rasp. I look into his eyes as my body finally gives in, as Poseidon finally claims his victim. As my soul joins the Starlight, I can only muster one thought.

Worth it.

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rusty and hydra are like if the hydrogen bomb and coughing baby were friends

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Local here and I kept forgetting that I need to post this whoops😭

Unicorn Merlin,,, my pookie😔❤️✨ okay but to be honest I really think if any creature would represent Merlin it would be a unicorn, especially in the context of that episode. I always thought the parallels that could be drawn were interesting and I wish Merlin got some closure after watching what was a completely innocent creature get murdered by Arthur for his father’s acceptance. Wonder how many nights he stayed awake thinking about how it could have been him Arthur used for his father’s attention. Hm there was more I wanted to say but honestly I’m tired so I’m just gonna go to sleep lmao

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Like to charge reblog to cast Girlboose

GIRLBOOSE !!!!!!!!! like if you agree

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PURSE REDESIGN or alternate outfit?

This was really fun to do! I love Purse’s canonical outfit but I wanted to imagine how I would tweak it if I was in charge of costume design. It's probably not practical for a real costume but fun! I used a vault door as basis for the belt as well as the door above the belt. The leg warmer things were inspired by Krupp I thought them being matched would be cute. The visor was local’s brilliant idea it's like an accountants visor, the green ones, but red to make the color scheme and longer cause ✨️drama✨️. The stripes on kneepads, visor, and collar are based on the MTA armored money train. I think that Purse could have been that bright yellow if he wasn't a component and matching with Electra. Also I accidentally made him bv colors oopsies.

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Omg chiikawa freight!!!!!

Lumber being a beaver is so funny

oh yeah i'm legally obligated to post this here too

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I interrupt my regular content with a gift for my fandom-in-law ✨ it was literally just supposed to be a warmup but ofc it went off the rails (like rusty😭😔im sorry that’s a terrible joke Mace is gonna make fun of me for that when they see this)

(Mace here, that was a good one, tho!)

Anyways like I was saying I just wanted to warmup and decided to ask Mace for a train pookie to draw and next thing you know this popped out😭

Hope I did Electra justice 🙏

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🌍✨ A Voice from Gaza: Fighting for Hope ❤️‍🩹

Hi, my name is Mosab , and I’m from Gaza. Life here has been harder than I could ever imagine, but today I’m sharing my story with hope in my heart, because your kindness has already given us so much strength.

This journey hasn’t been easy. The war has taken 25 family members from us—25 beautiful souls we loved deeply. Their laughter, their presence, their love… all of it is gone, leaving behind memories that are both precious and painful. Every day, I carry the weight of their loss, but I also carry their spirit, which gives me the strength to keep going.

Our Journey So Far

When I first reached out, I couldn’t have imagined we’d make it this far. Your support has been a light in these difficult times, and we are so deeply grateful for every single contribution.

But the road ahead is still challenging. Every day, we’re reminded of how much we’ve lost and how much we still need to rebuild.

Here’s what life in Gaza looks like for my family right now:

🏠 Safety: The uncertainty of tomorrow weighs heavily on us.

😢 Loss: The absence of the 25 family members we’ve lost is a pain we carry every moment.

💔 Dreams on Hold: The future feels so far away when survival takes all our strength.

How You Can Help Us Cross the Finish Line Even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference:

$5 may seem small, but for us, it’s a little relief, a moment of comfort, and a reminder that kindness still exists. ❤️

Can’t donate? Reblog this post to help us reach someone who can. Every share matters more than you know.

✅️ Vetted by @gazavetters ( #309 ) ✅️

Why Your Support Matters Your kindness isn’t just about helping us meet our goal—it’s about reminding us that we’re not alone in this fight. It’s about hope. It’s about survival. And it’s about giving my family a chance to rebuild our lives, even in the face of unimaginable loss.

Thank you for helping us get this far. Your generosity and compassion have already brought us closer to a better tomorrow, and for that, I’m endlessly grateful.

With all my love and gratitude,

Mosab and Family ❤️

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Class doodles from today!

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Electra and the components collect these, they adore computer puns, and suggestive computer puns even more.

mildly concerning computer pins [x]

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I might actually be tweaking guys.

THIS IS THE CLOSEST IVE GOTTEN EUGHHHHHHH

THE LINOCUT DID NOTT KILL ME🎉🎉. Bad news I underestimated how hard it is to print 7 different colors and keep them and the paper in the correct spot so I had to 3D print registration pins and tabs. Good news I’ll be able to test print again tonight with them after work😌✨ here’s a picture of the wip of the black block😭😭 this one specifically tried to put me into an early grave istg

At least I’m getting good practice in ig😭 also in between carving I’ve been working on this wip 😌🙏 I’ll just give a little look cause I’m proud of how it’s turning out so far, unicorn merlin for the win just bc I thought he’d look cute

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I LOVE YOU WRENCH. ⚕️💉💊🩺

It’s Wrench time 🏥

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THE LINOCUT DID NOTT KILL ME🎉🎉. Bad news I underestimated how hard it is to print 7 different colors and keep them and the paper in the correct spot so I had to 3D print registration pins and tabs. Good news I’ll be able to test print again tonight with them after work😌✨ here’s a picture of the wip of the black block😭😭 this one specifically tried to put me into an early grave istg

At least I’m getting good practice in ig😭 also in between carving I’ve been working on this wip 😌🙏 I’ll just give a little look cause I’m proud of how it’s turning out so far, unicorn merlin for the win just bc I thought he’d look cute