“Bits ‘n’ Bobs” … “This ‘n’ That” from Andy (1 Viewer)

wadepat said:
Oz,

My Gosh! You're right! That particular horse does resemble a camel. I never noticed before you pointed it out. You certainly have a sharp eye.

I also want to go on record saying that I, for one, really appreciate your evaluation of various manufacturers' products. I read your analyses closely and I usually find some merit in your opinions, especially when they are offered in a constructive fashion. I feel that I have learned a great deal from your experience and it has helped me be a better collector. Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Pat
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Thank's Pat, sometimes it gets lonely when I go out on that limb :)
 
Oz,

You're welcome. I have learned much from your evaluative contributions to the forum. I encourage you to continue to make them in spite of the hazards of "going out on that limb."

Warmest regards,

Pat
 
Has there been any more information on the two new lines? Or when an announcement might be made? I think we suggested everything under the sun. Just to be sure, how about a line of 20th century american gangsters like Capone, Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and some of their cohorts? "Untouchables" style to invoke another BW tv favorite (although no horses in that one - remember the "Godfather" though).
 
Hey Combat, You're going to laugh, but Andy discussed just that at the last Chicago Show, mentioning how he really wanted to do the great black and white screen Gangsters (like Bogart and James Cagney) and beauties, but couldn't because of the legal rammifications. He considered instead doing film crews and directors with generic "actors" in appropriate "golden age" of Hollywood clothing, but didn't think it would sell.
 
Louis Badolato said:
Hey Combat, You're going to laugh, but Andy discussed just that at the last Chicago Show, mentioning how he really wanted to do the great black and white screen Gangsters (like Bogart and James Cagney) and beauties, but couldn't because of the legal rammifications. He considered instead doing film crews and directors with generic "actors" in appropriate "golden age" of Hollywood clothing, but didn't think it would sell.
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Louis,
That is interesting. I wonder if the same legal ramifications would apply if he did the actual gangsters rather than Hollywood types. Probably a long shot anyway - so to speak.
 
All I know is that Andy has been kind of gun-shy about doing American personality figures since he was sued by the Patton Estate. Early on, however, Andy did whatever personalities he felt interested in doing, including the Captain Clark Gable, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Beatles, Charlie Chaplin, Elvis, and more recently, a very poorly disguised Humphrey Bogart from Sahara with the M3 Lee Tank. I think a series on real Gangsters from the 30's and 40's would be great. Lucky Lucciano, Dutch Schultz, Al Capone, Bugsie Siegel, Bonnie & Clyde, John Dillinger, the list could go on and on.
 
My .02 from a dealers perspective on a possible show being held in San Antonio in May of 2007.

As someone who attends about twenty five shows per year (roughly one every other weekend), the idea of show in San Antonion sounds interesting. The problems with it would be;
1.) Since I have a massive amount of product that I take to a show, air freighting in it would be expensive as that would involve shipping it out and back (and as many of you know, my displays and dioramas are rather fragile and shipping them twice is really pushing my luck, although the hope is they all sell at the show, thus I'd have to ship them only once:) ) and my flying out and back, which would be quite expensive. Driving would be the other option; Boston to Chicago once a year is about all I can take, all 18 hours of it. Plus, the way things are going, gas will be $6.00 a gallon by then.

2.) If it conflicts with Valley Forge or any other show here on the East Coast, that would cause a problem. Valley Forge ranks third for me behind Chicago and Hackensack regarding total sales volume, so it's not an option to give that show up. I do very well at all the other East Coast shows and it would be a risky proposition to give up a show here to take a shot at a new show.

3.) How many people would attend the show? Since it is the first time being held there, it may take awhile to catch on and become a big enough show. My feeling is with Andy and Nick putting their collective heads and business savy together, the show will become big QUICK. Logic dictates the more people who attend, the more money gets spent. Is San Antonio or Texas for that matter a hotbet for toy soldier collecting like the East Coast and midwest are? I don't know the answer to that.

The benefits would be;
1.) Getting exposure to an entirely new customer base. I have a solid base here on the East Coast in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvannia, Maryland and Virginia thanks to the East Coast shows as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio thanks to the Chicago show. I plan on attending Rick's July show in Michigan this year as well.

2.) Being in San Antonio is a huge plus as it is a great city; it's ok to mix business with pleasure the last time I checked with my accountant, just not too much pleasure.

So there you have it, .02 from me.................
 
Louis Badolato said:
All I know is that Andy has been kind of gun-shy about doing American personality figures since he was sued by the Patton Estate. Early on, however, Andy did whatever personalities he felt interested in doing, including the Captain Clark Gable, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Beatles, Charlie Chaplin, Elvis, and more recently, a very poorly disguised Humphrey Bogart from Sahara with the M3 Lee Tank. I think a series on real Gangsters from the 30's and 40's would be great. Lucky Lucciano, Dutch Schultz, Al Capone, Bugsie Siegel, Bonnie & Clyde, John Dillinger, the list could go on and on.
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How about one of those monstrous 1920's cars with a bunch of guys firing thompson machine guns out the window? If Al Capone's estate sued it would be the best publicity Andy could ever get!
 
Combat, I'll buy one of the cars with the machine guns a-blazing! Lets see what Andy decides to do. Oh, and I should have said "thinly disguised" rather than "poorly disguised". Sorry about my lapse in English usage.

George, I hope the San Antonio show doesn't conflict with any other show (we hold the NY Symposium on Friday and Saturday of the second week in March so as to (1) not conflict with the Westcoaster and (2) compliment rather than conflict with the New Jersey show). I really think the San Antonio show could turn out to be something special, due to the presence of the K&C owned Kings X shop. I am really looking forward to next year.
 
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Louis,
The symposium has helped tremendously with my show sales at the New Jersey show and to you, Hans and Brad I owe a big THANK YOU. I sincerely hope to attend next year come Hell or high water. This past show was by far my best ever.

My feeling is with Andy and Nick running the show and with 20 million Texans plus Fort Hood and the surrounding military bases, the show will end up becoming an event as well as a show if you know what I mean.

I spoke earlier today with Nick from TSSD and pretty much assured him I will be there, it's just a question of to what degree product wise. Maybe start off with a couple of tables in the ballroom and ship several cartons of merchandise out and go from there. The main thing is to "show the flag" there and see what develops............
 
George,

I appreciate the credit as I'm always in your corner and singing your praises but on the Symposium, most of the credit must be given to Louis, Hans and especially Larry for being able to see his collection and eat at his restaurant.
 
Brad,
Thanks for clearing that up, but as far as I'm concerned, you deserve credit for all you have done to help me out and it's customers like you that allow me the opportunity to do this fantastic business as a full time venture and for that I will always give you credit..............
 
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