We couldn't be happier that the year 2005 is now over. The year began with problems for LAMP, and ended with us having to literally "run for our lives.".

As you may recall, in December of 2004, our server was hit with a worm which infected not only our site, but also our backup programs. It took us the first months of 2005 to get all the articles back on line. This setback caused many of the projects planned for LAMP to be put on hold. By early spring. LAMP was surpassing its early traffic numbers, reaching record highs.

Then came August 29th -- the day that changed our lives forever.

Hurricane Katrina paid a visit to our area, devastating New Orleans and its surrounding parishes (we live ten minutes from downtown New Orleans). We left our home on August 28th, and were not able to return to live in it until November 14th.

Fortunately, through all of this personal trauma, LAMP continued on line, with no difference in traffic. In fact, traffic continued to grow, as it does to this day. But this too forced us to place our LAMP projects back on hold while we dealt with our personal situation.

Notwithstanding these setbacks, we did make several major additions/changes to the site, and we are proud to announce that during the year 2005, we had 2.3 million visitors.

But the year just couldn't end on a positive note. We started experiencing periods of downtime -- something we hadn't experienced before. It was determined that we had literally "outgrown" our host server and they could give us no more space. The bottom line - we had to move EVERYTHING to a new host server. So the hunt was on.

We thought we found just what we were looking for only to find out that it would cost us $25,000 for the programs necessary to run our site. Needless to say, we started looking elsewhere. We have found a new host and have finally gotten everything moved. We now have 80 gigs of online space on a dedicated server which will give us PLENTY of room to grow.

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2006

We now have the space to truly expand, and we have set several goals which we hope to achieve during the year.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY -- DELAYED

January marked LAMP's five year anniversary. Each year, we have celebrated our anniversary by offering a special program for non-LAMP dealers and sponsors to join the LAMP family. However, due to all the setbacks, we are postponing our celebration until February.

If you've been thinking about becoming a part of the LAMP family, be sure to check back then.

YEAR END REPORT ON LINE

Our year end report, which chronicles the highlights (and lowlights) of 2005; our current status; and our goals for 2006, is now online. To read the report, click HERE.

Here's to 2006.

Before you buy it, store it, display it, restore it, ship it -- make sure you look for one of these logos.

These seals represent the best in the movie poster field. These individuals and companies sponsor this site so that collectors can have FREE access to all the information they need to know about collecting movie posters. They stand for honesty and integrity in the movie poster industry. For more info on the logo, click HERE.

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MOVIE POSTER BID
SCI-FI, MONSTERS & HORROR AUCTION

Don't miss the great Movie Poster Bid "Sci-Fi, Monsters & Horror" Auction Event, which will be held February 1-6, 2006.

For more information or to see the preview catalog, click HERE

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2006 MOVIE POSTER CALENDARS

2006 Movie Poster Calendars are still available.

Here are just a few samples of the great movie poster art 2006 calendars:

To see some of the beautiful calendars available, click HERE.

Just Kids Nostalgia will feature vintage movie posters and ephemera in its upcoming auction scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2006. The focus will be on classic 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s Hollywood.

This outstanding group of posters will include:

SOME OF THE STARS: John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Judy Garland, Liz Taylor, Sean Connery, Jimmy Stewart, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, James Dean, Vivien Leigh, Audrey Hepburn, Elvis, The Beatles.

A SAMPLE OF FILMS: Some Like It Hot, Streetcar Named Desire, Giant, Jaws, The Graduate, African Queen, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Revenge Of The Jedi, Barbarella, Jail House Rock, Hard Days Night, Lone Ranger Rides Again, Goldfinger, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Terror Trail (1935 Wayne). Mighty Joe Young, Roogies Bump.

LOTS OF HITCHCOCK: Rear Window, Psycho, Dial M for Murder, Spellbound, Vertigo and more.

VINTAGE DISNEY POSTERS: Alice in Wonderland, Country Cousin Cartoon, Lady and the Tramp, Timber (Donald Short), Three Caballeros.

RARE AND UNUSUAL EPHEMERA: Items from the estate of Barbara Nichols, Studio Film Letterheads including Birth of a Nation, National Screen Star Stamps from 1930s, Mae West Christmas Card, George M. Cohan Pop-Up Book.

PLUS A NICE GROUP OF SCARCE STAR WARS POSTERS.

The auction will take place on the Just Kids website (www.justkidsnostalgia.com) and complete details can be found there. Bidding will begin on Jan. 15th 2006 with a closing date of Tues. Jan 24th, 2006.

A full color catalog is available for $15.

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CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE FOR MARCH 2006 RARE MOVIE POSTER SIGNATURE AUCTION

Heritage Vintage Movie Poster Auctions cordially invites you to consign to their Signature Auction #633, to be held in Dallas, Texas on March 17, 2006. The consignment deadline is this Monday, January 23, 2006, so call them now!

This auction is limited to 850 total lots, and is already 90% subscribed!

DON'T WAIT - CONTACT GREY
ABOUT YOUR CONSIGNMENT TODAY.
GreySm@HeritageMoviePosters.com
1-800-872-6467 ext. 367
Direct Line 214-252-4367

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FUN, KICKY & WILD! That's the way Channing describes his newly updated website featuring original movie posters, lobby cards, and autographed items. He has now developed an EBAY store working in conjunction with his website.

Click on the MOVIE POSTER BUTTON on his site and you will be taken to a choice of several poster categories including INVESTMENT GRADE POSTERS, HITCHCOCK, BEEFCAKE AND CHEESECAKE, SPIES, MUSICALS, ETC. The site also includes a BARGAIN BASEMENT where no item is priced at more than $18.50 plus tax and shipping.

Be sure to visit his new site at HERE.

Congratulations to Bruce Hershenson and his staff for two great December auctions.

The total sold for the Vintage Hollywood Posters IX was $494,359! Click HERE to see Results Gallery.

The total of Texas at the Movies was $66,147! Click HERE to see Results Gallery.

GREAT JOB!

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A little BIGGER and a little BETTER each day - building a new direction