Spanish soldier
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Did you rise from the ashes like the phoenix?^&confuse
Any news on Conte? (1 Viewer)
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Maybe its time to place this manufacturer with the "More Manufacturers" section
Charlie Brown
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Will be a sad time if that is the case. Eras pass though. Maybe the golden era of toy soldiers is heading to a close on a far wider level.
mikemiller1955
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what is the list of rankings Ragnar...can you post a link please?
Go for Broke
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I think its the order in which the maker's categories are listed on the Forum. Conte is 4th in line and First Legion is 6th.
mikemiller1955
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hahaha...
okay...I get it...#4 then...I was wondering what Conte rated 4th in...
excluding K&C...it's basically in alphabetical order...
Charlie Brown
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Rename the company Vahalla Awaits. Then alphabetically it will rank last.
binder001
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Unfortunately most of the messages on this forum regarding Conte are "when is Conte coming out with something new?" or "who has heard from Conte?" or "can you help me find a Conte XXXXX?". Conte has ceased being a topic of serious discussion except for remeniscing.
Gary B.
Gary B.
mikemiller1955
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sadly true...
I'm stubborn...but even I have given up on waiting for any more Winter Games...
can't imagine how the older series and plastic collectors feel...
they have been waiting for something new to buy much, much, much longer than me...
William S. Grey
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Just noticed some new postings on Conte's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conte-Collectibles-Toy-Soldiers/195022107223802, so there may be some good news ahead for fans of Conte.
Bill
www.facebook.com/eastcoasttoysoldiershow
Bill
www.facebook.com/eastcoasttoysoldiershow
simmo
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I hope its a sign that things are looking up. My Conte Zulu are one of my favourite displays (thanks Charlie Brown 
) and if more sets come along that would be great. I do prefer then to WB (not a criticism, just personal choice) but had resigned myself to it being the end of the line. Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel but not too soon as I'm looking to spend my Christmas overtime on Pike n Musket...
) and if more sets come along that would be great. I do prefer then to WB (not a criticism, just personal choice) but had resigned myself to it being the end of the line. Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel but not too soon as I'm looking to spend my Christmas overtime on Pike n Musket...
gk5717
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Some people just never give up on Conte. I would suspect if we read an obituary on the passing of Conte some people would still hold out hope that there would be a second easter and Conte would reappear with more promises of things to come. Notice I said promises!
Gary
Gary
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It really is a shame when you think about it; the part I feel badly about is there still are a lot of Conte fans out there holding out hope that new sets will be along at some point.
The fact that he hasn't been to Chicago or Hackensack in ages should tell you all you need to know, OTSN is the biggest US Show and Hackensack is the biggest East Coast show, he used to attend both.
Maybe things will change.
Whenever I think of Conte, I think of the Lt and that makes me sad.........
mikemiller1955
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Whenever I think of Conte, I think of the Lt and that makes me sad.........
BIG TIME...
me too!
I miss his phone calls...
"Hey kiddo"...^&grin
Warrior
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Our local show here in MA just isn't the same without him.
My Dad got to meet him as Nick took him to the Hackensack show several years ago, we all had breakfast together before the show, he and my Dad talked about a lot of things, my Dad was sorry when he heard that Joe had passed away...............
Buster
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Was thinking of Joe the day after Christmas, I believe that was the one year anniversary of his passing, the forum and hobby itself just doesn't seem the same without him.
B.