tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post2326920896087078568..comments2024-03-29T02:11:52.445-07:00Comments on Fantorical: "Warfare" Loot 2018Blaxklerichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-46459348269440960032018-11-20T10:05:52.835-08:002018-11-20T10:05:52.835-08:00Cheers Dai. I've managed to track down all the...Cheers Dai. I've managed to track down all the "Action Man" books from that series and love 'em. Spookily I was an "Action Jackson" fan as a boy, with my relatives bringing me one back (plus the american football and ice hockey clothes) from their trips across the Pond. Great memories.<br /><br />I'm really pleased with the LoTR Trolls, and as I say can't believe that people were putting them down...<br /><br />I think maybe the general motivator for getting rid of all the "FoW" stuff was the move from the older resin vehicles to new plastics? Although whereas last year the gaming hall was packed with "FoW" battles, this year a good quarter were "LoTR".Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-65403200000392317092018-11-20T09:59:43.619-08:002018-11-20T09:59:43.619-08:00I'd be very interested in your thoughts on &qu...I'd be very interested in your thoughts on "Pulp Alley", Ivor, as "Sally 4th" had a whole range of the books on their stall, plus a load of card decks too - all very intriguing tbh. I'd also be interested in what minis you're going to be using as opponents, and whether they're a good match in scale etc. Lots of questions I know, so happy with a link to your blog if they're answered there :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-52124778744209499332018-11-20T09:46:19.210-08:002018-11-20T09:46:19.210-08:00Nice wee haul indeed. I remembered recently that I...Nice wee haul indeed. I remembered recently that I had the Action Man in space suit when I was a boy. Which was funny cos none of my other Action man toys matched that set so he rarely got used in lieu of the more traditional military equipment. The vehicle fits that aesthetic perfectly.<br /><br />I really like the LotR Troll designs and the minis are nicely dynamic in the main too. Nice find.<br /><br />Such a shame to read that Flames of War minis are being flogged to cheaply. Battlefront really screwed up when they made such radical changes to their 4th Edition rules release. Means I'll never get a half-decent price when I try to sell my own Flames of War stuff. :/<br /><br />Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-67460009059576785302018-11-20T09:08:22.302-08:002018-11-20T09:08:22.302-08:00I'm going to use the Pulp Alley rules - I had ...I'm going to use the Pulp Alley rules - I had already made up a league for them when I was in the early days of working on my Agent Carter game, but just couldn't find proxy figures that I was happy with so I ended up changing the entire narrative of my game because of it. Super excited I can now stay in that WWII era Europe with these figures :)Ivor Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928387567891480797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-49667479199676890282018-11-19T23:21:47.418-08:002018-11-19T23:21:47.418-08:00Thanks Ivor. I look forward to seeing your Howling...Thanks Ivor. I look forward to seeing your Howling Commandos too. What rule-set are you planning on using for them?Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-16082576768514597152018-11-19T17:37:29.185-08:002018-11-19T17:37:29.185-08:00Nice bit of loot Simon! That's brilliant that ...Nice bit of loot Simon! That's brilliant that you picked up the Howling Commandos from Sally 4th 🙂 Can't wait to see you get them painted up (just primed mine last week)!Ivor Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928387567891480797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-65171107504197825072018-11-19T10:46:02.038-08:002018-11-19T10:46:02.038-08:00Cheers Undercoat. "Warfare" is one of my...Cheers Undercoat. "Warfare" is one of my fave shows as a rule, as I have a strong sense of nostalgia for it. The smaller companies were certainly far more impressive than the bigger named ones, imho, with some real "Battlefield In A Box" pre-painted scenery bargains also catching my eye ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-25232489092665192072018-11-19T10:43:45.447-08:002018-11-19T10:43:45.447-08:00Thanks Clint. You certainly seem to currently be e...Thanks Clint. You certainly seem to currently be enjoying your 15mm models :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-12879476159767247322018-11-19T10:42:53.624-08:002018-11-19T10:42:53.624-08:00Indeed it was productive Joe, and I do see where y...Indeed it was productive Joe, and I do see where you're coming from with your "Dixons" comparison. I'm certainly unsure whether the "Sally 4th" Classic Movie Miniatures Range is compatible with other ranges due to their 'unique' look. Once I've painted one I might do some scale comparison pics to prove the point...Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-9228956260583987462018-11-19T10:36:17.350-08:002018-11-19T10:36:17.350-08:00Yup! All good factors to consider Dave. Personally...Yup! All good factors to consider Dave. Personally I always think the main selling point at a show is that I can see the minis in the flesh, so-to-speak. Plus I do like a show deal and a chance to talk to the manufacturer about a range (e.g. what is coming in the future) - that certainly helps me decide whether to invest in a range or not.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-16119445276967422372018-11-19T10:25:04.387-08:002018-11-19T10:25:04.387-08:00An interesting posting and a shame about the show....An interesting posting and a shame about the show. I was disappointed too, but there was still interesting stuff there, but nothing really exciting. I think smaller companies still make a great effort at these shows, but retailers with a bigger selection of stuff from numerous producers don't seem to go any more. Thank goodness Salute still attracts a great cross section! Can't wait to see Able company!!Undercoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637716405557886404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-51946723469306793812018-11-19T09:29:42.896-08:002018-11-19T09:29:42.896-08:00good loot.
Most of which I love and would have bo...good loot. <br />Most of which I love and would have bought myself.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-66750894837890880392018-11-19T08:08:49.964-08:002018-11-19T08:08:49.964-08:00Sounds like you had a productive venture into reta...Sounds like you had a productive venture into retailing despite the seemingly underwhelming show Trolls lookgood, but all the MOvie minis I've seen in the range seem a tad 'stumpy' reninding me of many in the "Dixons'" ranges.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-15401892936312538332018-11-19T05:10:15.915-08:002018-11-19T05:10:15.915-08:00I think there is a lot of factors with shows, disp...I think there is a lot of factors with shows, disposable income being less with so many Kickstarters, layout of the event with small traders being hidden at the back with the big companies being at the front, so many shows in the calendar year ( there's almost one every weekend up and down the country), Rising costs of pitches and additional costs (hotels, fuel, food, etc), so many factors to consider with each event !Dave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-88756046583554531502018-11-19T04:54:39.804-08:002018-11-19T04:54:39.804-08:00The card is all sorted fortunately. Stagnant is a ...The card is all sorted fortunately. Stagnant is a very good word for “Warfare” imho, albeit as I mention in my posting the likes of “Sally 4th” put on a great stall packed full of all manner of new minis and manufacturers. It really was a hoot looking at their stuff. But as you say, the vast majority were the same old faces from the other shows and disappointingly few had many deals. Perhaps two shows in the Newbury area within a couple of months of one another is a bit redundant in the age of E-Sales..?Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-52477213238586918142018-11-19T04:42:17.298-08:002018-11-19T04:42:17.298-08:00That's terrible, I presume you've got in t...That's terrible, I presume you've got in touch with your card company ? A lot of the shows won't bring in new companies sticking with their regulars so it becomes stagnant, I found this when first starting out with shows being told oh you can go on a waiting list, then never hearing anything at all, but later finding resellers getting places just by asking. This I find bizarre as it brings nothing new to a show ! It's part of the reason I'm assessing every show I go to, and may well be dropping a fewDave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-42916547202348417772018-11-19T04:19:05.314-08:002018-11-19T04:19:05.314-08:00Thanks Dave. I actually had high hopes for this sh...Thanks Dave. I actually had high hopes for this show as “Colours” had been a vast improvement on past years imho. Sadly, it wasn’t to be, and I’ve since discovered my credit card was somehow scanned whilst there too, which has left a decidedly sour taste in my mouth for the show...Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-79466748580001082742018-11-19T04:15:41.385-08:002018-11-19T04:15:41.385-08:00I did actually spot you from afar, Jez, methinks y...I did actually spot you from afar, Jez, methinks you were at “Lesley’s Bitz Box”? I look forward to seeing your loot, and inventive ideas surrounding why you purchased this and that.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-52892715754669344822018-11-19T03:15:41.590-08:002018-11-19T03:15:41.590-08:00Cheers Fran. Really pleased with the “GZG” “Moongr...Cheers Fran. Really pleased with the “GZG” “Moongrunt” minis and think you’ll do a corking paint-job on them when you get some.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-28928224928352566922018-11-19T01:33:34.072-08:002018-11-19T01:33:34.072-08:00Nice little haul Simon, it's getting harder fo...Nice little haul Simon, it's getting harder for traders to attend shows, as the costs keep going up, but the number of customers buying lessens. I think it will end up going the way of the high street and most things will end up being online onlyDave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-40013466825543808132018-11-19T00:41:21.392-08:002018-11-19T00:41:21.392-08:00Idid keepmy eyes peeled for "the usual suspec...Idid keepmy eyes peeled for "the usual suspects" on Saturday, but failed to spot you amongst the scrum. I agree that the show wasn't as good as previous year's, but it was still semi-worthwhile for me - I shall be doing a post regarding my impressions shortly, as I actually did take some photos this year.Carrion Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243490491778253955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-67185279285256599702018-11-18T23:53:12.588-08:002018-11-18T23:53:12.588-08:00Nice haul, I need some of those Moongrunt vehicles...Nice haul, I need some of those Moongrunt vehicles!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-46624788089291768112018-11-18T14:45:35.281-08:002018-11-18T14:45:35.281-08:00Thanks Martin. I tend to do three a year myself, b...Thanks Martin. I tend to do three a year myself, but have been increasingly tempted to travel up and do a more Northern one at some point. Is there one you'd recommend? Happy to do an overnighter if the travelling is long.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-34997397741873260512018-11-18T14:44:17.563-08:002018-11-18T14:44:17.563-08:00Thanks Ray. Good to get to a show tbh, as I won...Thanks Ray. Good to get to a show tbh, as I won't now be visiting one until probably "Salute" 2019.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-9417127933684481752018-11-18T14:30:53.991-08:002018-11-18T14:30:53.991-08:00nice stuff. It seems a trend that shows are in dec...nice stuff. It seems a trend that shows are in decline. A inverse link I think with the number shows there are. I can go to 8 in the north alone. 4 too manyMartinChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465653471454483708noreply@blogger.com