~ Early Web Links ~

Scary-Crayon is a pop culture commentary and collectibles review site run by Wes, covering action figures, toys, comics, Halloween countdowns, and original web comics like 'Dusty Plastic HELLside.' With over 33 pages of content spanning since 2003, it blends nostalgia, humor, and earnest geek enthusiasm across topics from Madballs to San Diego Comic-Con.

WebComics Hub is a free community-driven directory dedicated to cataloging and promoting webcomics across genres including sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and action. Visitors can browse rankings, discover new comics, submit their own work, and engage through ratings, comments, and curated collections.

A tribute site dedicated to the legendary animator Tex Avery, creator of iconic characters like Droopy, The Wolf, and Screwy Squirrel. Visitors can explore the life and legacy of one of animation's greatest geniuses, whose slapstick cartoon style continues to influence animators decades later.

Rusty's blog covers comic book reviews, short fiction, and personal essays with a clear passion for collecting and reading comics across many decades and genres. With 17 pages of posts and categories spanning comic books, science fiction, novels, and poems, it offers a well-rounded glimpse into the reading and writing life of an enthusiastic collector.

Mogis' personal Neocities site appears to center on Gadget, a beloved character from the classic animated series 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers', with multiple images referencing her by name and pose. The sparse but charming front page hints at a fan-oriented personal space dedicated to this retro cartoon character.

A fanlisting dedicated to the love of French fries, boasting nearly 1,900 members from around the world who have signed up to declare their fandom for the beloved fried potato snack. Part of the TheFanlistings.org network, it has been running since October 2003 and remains one of the longer-lived food-themed fanlistings on the old web.

A fan site dedicated to SpongeBob SquarePants, built by a creator called helenz out of genuine love for the series. The site includes sections for episode reviews, voice actor info, and series background, making it a cozy shrine for fellow fans of the beloved cartoon.

Rodimus Prime's Link Page is a sprawling fan-curated directory of Transformers and Beast Wars websites from the early web, organized into sections covering fellow fan pages, MUSHes, and Beast Wars resources. With nearly 100 links to homepages, archives, scan collections, and online roleplaying games, it serves as a time capsule of the vibrant 1990s Transformers fan community.

The Animation Station Webring connects personal pages where members share their favorite animations, with a special emphasis on early 2000s-2010s works that have been buried by modern algorithms and platform deprioritization. Run by infini.gay, it encourages participants to curate animations meaningful to them rather than exhaustive rankings, keeping a corner of the old web alive for animation enthusiasts.

Deep Blue Sea is a TFL-approved fanlisting dedicated to sharks, gathering 45 members from 11 countries who share a love for these ocean predators. Part of the Lost in Tokyo collective, it serves as a simple membership hub for shark enthusiasts in the classic fanlisting tradition.