Oh joy! We filmed a little stop motion video of the issue 50 hurrah that we threw last week: it includes dancing bingo markers, mini hot dogs, a kiss-blowing Benjamin Law, rad backing music by one of our bands for the night The Good China and lots of fun and frivolity.

Here are some extra happy snaps from our party last week. We had a little soiree to celebrate our 50th issue and we wish that everyone could have made it along.

Blood, sweat, tears, cake-nibbling, trips to the country, nostalgic viewings of Twin Peaks ... frankie issue 50 has taken a lot of doing, but finally it's ready to go out into the world, make friends and influence people.

It's only one more sleep till our 50th issue is released to the world and we couldn't be more chuffed. Here's a little sneak peek of our cover to get you fiddly with nervous excitement...

Last week we put on a small soiree for a few frankie folk to celebrate our 50th issue coming out today. For those who couldn't pop along, here's a little wrap up for you to feel the love through.

If you want a copy of our fiftieth issue in your mitts and also want to win some nice goodies, you have until October 3rd to subscribe.