2008 Historicon (1 Viewer)

[theBaron]

Evening, everyone,

This weekend is Historicon, the wargamers' show in Lancaster PA. In case anyone's interested, here's their homepage link:

http://www.historicon.org/

I've never been to it before, but some of my friends have recommended it. Apart from wargaming, there is a lot of print material, supplies, etc. Apparently, it's common for a gamer to work with a particular time period, then get tired of it and sell off the material he amassed while researching it.

Whether I buy anything or not, I've been meaning to go and see it for myself, because it's history, and miniatures, and Lancaster. Some very fine microbreweries/brewpubs out that way.

Prosit!
Bradley

 

[Spitfrnd]

Evening, everyone,

This weekend is Historicon, the wargamers' show in Lancaster PA. In case anyone's interested, here's their homepage link:

http://www.historicon.org/

I've never been to it before, but some of my friends have recommended it. Apart from wargaming, there is a lot of print material, supplies, etc. Apparently, it's common for a gamer to work with a particular time period, then get tired of it and sell off the material he amassed while researching it.

Whether I buy anything or not, I've been meaning to go and see it for myself, because it's history, and miniatures, and Lancaster. Some very fine microbreweries/brewpubs out that way.

Prosit!
Bradley

Well then Brad, may you...
Work like you don't need the money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
Dance like no-one is watching,
S**** like it's being filmed,
And drink like a true Irishman.

 

[theBaron]

Well then Brad, may you...
Work like you don't need the money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
Dance like no-one is watching,
S**** like it's being filmed,
And drink like a true Irishman.

LOL!

Prost!

 

[Currahee Chris]

Baron!! You kind of freaked me out

not this weekend but the following July 24-27.

If anybody wants to meet, I would be happy to oblige.

it's a fun gathering- bunch of interesting creatures from around the globe cascade into one rather large building in the middle of Pa Dutch country.

Wilkommen!!
CC

 

[theBaron]

D'OH! Thanks for pointing that out, Chris, I'm getting ahead of myself.

Sorry for the goof, guys, it's the last weekend in July.

 

[Currahee Chris]

D'OH! Thanks for pointing that out, Chris, I'm getting ahead of myself.

Sorry for the goof, guys, it's the last weekend in July.

It's sunday night brother- actually, you were the second person I have conversed with in the past 30 minutes that said that so I wanted to make sure I wasn't going crazy.

Heck, come on down just to meet George the Warrior Guerrero- visiting his booth is always the highlight of the weekend for me.

 

[Warrior]

Thanks for posting the link Brad; this is a great show, my second favorite to OTSN. The dealer hall itself is gigantic, loads of stuff to see in all scales. 54mm is becoming a very popular scale to game in; one of my customers is running a French and Indian War game using Jenkins figures, another is running a huge 20mm Pacific Theater game.

It's a great show, you can shop, see loads and loads of wargames that run day and night for three and a half days, plus there are several large outlet malls in the area and great food to eat as well.

I know Chris will be there, hope to see some other forum members there as well...........

 

[theBaron]

Wear your badges!

I don't know why I haven't been to Historicon before, because it's only about 80 miles from the Lehigh Valley to Lancaster. But I am looking forward to it. And George's description just makes my mouth water over it.

Prosit!
Bradley

 

[Warrior]

Brad, you'll be glad you made the trip, trust me...........

 

[theBaron]

Looking forward to meeting you in person, George, and any other Foristas, too. (Though I am sure I have probably seen you at the shows here in the Mid-Atlantic, but haven't met you to put name and face together).

Prosit!
Bradley

 

[theBaron]

Just got back from Historicon, and I have to say, I wish I had started going years ago! The vendor area was great, the games were interesting, and it was nice to see dealers and collectors I know, and to talk with people I don't know, but who share the same interests. Lots on painting, casting, building scene pieces.

It was also very nice to meet George Guerrero in person, hi, George! And I met Ken Cliffe of All the King's Men, and his charming wife. If you haven't looked at his Revolutionary War figures yet, I recommend them. I got myself a bag of Hessian Jäger, can't wait to get started on them. Very nice talking about figures, casting, painting, a great time!

I recommend the show highly, prost!
Brad

 

[Flammenpanzer]

I just came back from the show. Some very nice stuff there, I did see the John Jenkins wargame setup, the figures were awesome. Hobby Bunker and Minutemen had some 54mm 60mm stuff for sale. It is really nice to see some K&C stuff in person before buying. The new Fallshirmjaegers and German WWI sets look a way lot nicer in person than online.

 

[Warrior]

Nice to have met you Brad, glad you had a good time, next one is in November out in Gettysburg, FAR AND AWAY my favorite show to attend. The funny thing is it's the worst from a profit standpoint, but I could care less, it's in GETTYSBURG!!

Flame, hope you return to the con, it is awesome........