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A charity zine highlighting Starlight Express with their rich history spanning over 40 years, and multiple productions all over the world. We are proud to bring together over 30 devoted artists and writers to bring you a piece of fandom history!

We are excited to announce that all profits of the zine will go towards supporting Smile Train.

Q: What is this project?

A: This is a fanzine that brings together multiple artists, writers and cosplayers to show how Starlight Express has brought them joy. The zine has no set theme, and no set production, so you may see AU content, silly art, serious art... ranging from across all productions, all over the world! This piece is simply a love letter for fans, by fans.

Q: Whats a zine?

A: Via Merriam-Webster: " a noncommercial often homemade or online publication usually devoted to specialized and often unconventional subject matter."

Q: What is in this zine?

A: The zine will be available for immediate purchase digitally on May 10, 2025 (Rail day). On May 10, physical and merchandise pre-orders will also open up. Pre-orders will be open for 1 month, until June 10, 2025. We will include the following bundles on our website:

Upon purchasing a physical pre-order, you will receive your digital copy via email (please allow up to 24 hours) so you can enjoy the work until your items come!
- The physical zine will be 8.5 x 11, 50 pages, soft cover, and full color.
- Merchandise items include: charms, individual stickers, and a sticker sheet.

Q: What is great?

A: Freight

- Rhys (Insta, Tumblr, Tiktok- @rhysbeast1121) : Host, admin, merch admin, production admin
- Kenton (Insta, X- @kidzboppizza): Writing admin
- Sky (Tikok, Tumblr, Insta - @intergalacticsodatab): Artist
- Jay (Insta, Tiktok- @could.be.jayer): Artist
- Steph (Tumblr - @green-planets): Artist
- Cyrus (Tumblr- @Cyrus-thenotsogreat, Insta- cyrusthenotsogreat, Ao3- acidiclollipops: writer
- NauticalTrain (Tumblr- @nauticaltrain): Artist
- Magnitude (Tumblr, X, Blusky- @captianmvf, insta- @madeleine_marionette): Artist
- Elizabeth (Tumblr- @sketchy-lizards): Artist
- Cid (Tumblr- @onerockandroiitoomany): Writer
- Hayden (Tumblr- @kingscribbles, Insta- @catstronomia): Artist, Cosplayer
-Vinge (Insta- @natt_vinge, Tumblr- @nattvinge): Merchandise
- Kai (Tiktok- @weaping.willow, Tumblr @lemony-sweet): Artist
- Moths (Tumblr- mothswritingeye): Artist
- Len (Tumblr, Insta- titularteazer): Artist, merchandise
- Stel (Tumblr, Insta- @stelscribbles): Artist, Merchandise
- Dogsama (Insta, Tumblr, X- Dogsamadoodles, Tiktok- @dogsama): Artist, cover artist, logo artist
- Tom (Tumblr- @cabeetle): Artist
- Dante (Tumblr- @dreamdancerdotpng): Artist
- VixessRin (Tumblr, Ao3, DA, FA- @Vixessrin): Artist
- Kirsten (Insta, Tiktok- @kirsouped): Artist
- Ace (Insta- @ace.t.b, Tumblr, Blusky- @ace-t-b): Artist, merchandise
- Ares (Tumblr- @deathofhelios, Ao3- @sh0ulbe): Artist, merchandise
- Ilee/Astra (Insta, Tumblr- @Capitolastraart): Artist
- Emily (Tumblr, Ao3- @blueberryattack): Writer
- Sky (Insta- @skyla.shadow_): Artist
- Bew (Tumblr- @bewilderedart, Insta- @bewi_der): Artist
- Tabbie (Insta, Blusky, X- @tabbiexcat): Artist
- Chip ( Tiktok, Insta- @chipthewizard, Tumblr- @chipontherailroad): Cosplayer
- Anya ( Insta, Tiktok- lunadivinercos): Cosplayer

April 1: Contributor deadline
May 1: Contributor Extension deadline
May 10, National Train Day: Preorders Open
June 10: Preorders Close
May: Production begins
Late June-July: Orders are fulfilled
TBD: Leftover sale
Donation made: TBD