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I wonder how many pieces of memorabilia from the 1990 AmiExpo are still out there? And why am I collecting them when I didn't even attend? Not sure. But I know someone who did ( @amigabill.bsky.social ). Besides, check out these gorgeous Amiga/Deluxe Paint illustrations on high-quality glossy paper!

Apr 16, 2025, 10:28 PM

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