DFG Christmas Cards?

Dear DFG:

I am an avid DFG Collector. I'm especially interested in DFG related items (DFG action figures, posters, postcards, cereal boxes, decoder rings, etc). A friend told me that a few years ago DFG released a special Christmas Card featuring Captain Nepto. I have never been able to track it down and no one else seems to know about it. Does this item exist?

Javier Santamotzarello

Mexico City,Mexico.

Dear Javier:

I'm pleased to say that you have not been misinformed. There have been a variety of DFG greeting cards over the years, many of them unofficial, having been sent from one DFG staffer to another. However, in 2006, shortly after the relaunch, DFG released a limited edition Christmas Card that was sent to all former DFG staffers. It depicted Captain Nepto in his "classic" costume, with art by Todd Abbot. Incidentally, this was Todd's first artwork for DFG since 1996. Reproduced here, for your pleasure, is a personalized copy of the card, which was sent from DFG Co-publisher & VP to DFG President Dan Graves. Enjoy!

Frank Daniels,

DFG Production Manager

(and Answer Man)