Cor blimey, it’s January already! They tell me this is a special, seeing as it’s our 5th birthday bonanza. Where has the time gone eh? Not been wasted on those other 8-bit machines I TELL THEE! We’ve got another free tape this month for all yer Speccy owners, and a free badge, if you can work out which one of them pop stars was engaged to a Five Star girly. Get those coupons filled in, I wanna see some correct answers.

And if you’re stuck inside because it’s freezing, then you can curl up and read the bumper reviews. Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Dragon Breed… and of course, some complete rubbish too. Well, not if I’m giving 'em away in the Superstore, mind. Now, off you pop - and tell your friends, the Spectrum’s still the bestest!

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