2013 Texas Toy Soldier Show Thoughts&Comments (1 Viewer)

[PanzerAce1944]

Guys, This years Texas Show was hands down a well put together and very entertaining event. From the location of the show inside the Historic Menger Hotel, to KingsX nearby,Friday Nights Pre-Show Party and the over 100 Dealers
in attendance there was plenty of enjoyment and fun to be had. Add in the top notch breakfast which was included at the Menger. One could have eggs Benedict, any Omelette of your choosing,a full array of fruit, deserts, you name it.
For the wives wanting to do other things an indoor 3 story shopping mall is 2 minutes walk from the front doors of the Menger. Go 1 block the other direction and the "Alamo" awaits those wanting a taste of Texas History.
Head out the front doors of the Menger and walk 300 yards straight ahead and the River Walk with all of its Restaurants, Bars, Cafe's has something for most anyones appetite.
Then comes Saturday evenings Dinner Symposium with King&Country's very own Andy C. leading the events, bringing in Ken Osen from Britains, Thor Johnson from AeroArt, and Matt Murphy from Hobby Bunker. Add in the featured guest
WWII Veteran Ret. Col. Richard Cole (Doolittle Raid Participant). I had the pleasure of drinking a beer with the Colonel and exchanging bits of info about each others Military careers. For a man 91 years old he was quite sharp !
Meeting fellow Treefrog members for the very first time like Duke(WWII Buff) Howard(NorthGate Woods) Mike (MikeMiller1955) Carlos(Desk11 Desk12) was a very pleasant experience, looking forward to next year guys !
So.......If you have not been to the Texas Toy Soldier Show yet and have been contemplating going, it is a well put together event especially if you are within 8 hours driving distance to San Antonio it would be a shame to miss out !!!
See you all next time around :salute::

 

[mikemiller1955]

you summed it up pretty good Wayne...looking forward to being there next year and seeing you again next year...

 

[wwiibuff]

Good post Wayne. I really enjoyed myself at this year's Texas show and you covered a lot of what was so great about it already. Meeting fellow treefroggers like yourself, Mike, Howard, etc. was one of the best things about it. It was good to get to talk with some of you guys in person, rather than just through the computer keyboard.

I certainly hope we can make it back to next year's show. There's so much to do in San Antonio as well that it makes for a great trip. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

 

[Scott]

Toy Soldier Show have "Booth Girls?" ^&grin^&confuse{eek3}^&grin^&grin

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Toy Soldier Show have "Booth Girls?" ^&grin^&confuse{eek3}^&grin^&grin

Scott, These were the Madogs girls serving beer and drinks at Friday evenings pre-show party {sm4}

 

[kogu]

After reading all the comments on this year's show, seeing the number of attending dealers growing, then the fabulous Menger Hotel and so much else that San Antonio has to offer, I am very, very much tempted to visit for a few days around the 2014 Show.
At least it's on my long term agenda now :wink2:
Really hope though that the plans will actually work out :smile2:

Thanks to all for covering the show so well here on the forum.

Konrad

 

[mikemiller1955]

Konrad...I hope you do...San Antonio has a lot to offer besides the show...

 

[Ruggles]

After reading all the comments on this year's show, seeing the number of attending dealers growing, then the fabulous Menger Hotel and so much else that San Antonio has to offer, I am very, very much tempted to visit for a few days around the 2014 Show.
At least it's on my long term agenda now :wink2:
Really hope though that the plans will actually work out :smile2:

Thanks to all for covering the show so well here on the forum.

Konrad

This was my first Toy Soldier show anywhere, and I have a fun time. I have been to San Antonio many times but as posted already it has a lot to offer. I am looking forward to next year already. I just need to bring more money with me because I saw too much I wanted!

 

[Scott]

Scott, These were the Madogs girls serving beer and drinks at Friday evenings pre-show party {sm4}

Well, they are lovely young women and their fathers must be proud.