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[waynepoo]

Gday Gents,
Having just joined this August group I have wondered how many of my fellow Aussies are among you, wth Australia Day coming up soon how about a mini poll or cenus so to speak of Australians out there.
I invite you to post to this thread who you are, where you are, what do you collect, what figures do you prefer, what are your interests and etc, post pics of your collection. The idea may be corny, I don't think so, but if you want to join in, I'm interested in you blokes.
I'll start off, you know my name. In Brisbane, I collect anything about the Great War, figures, models, books, medals, posters I even have spoons from then. Of course most of it is of the A.I.F
Also any Australian militria of WW2. I prefer King and Country figures but like any well done ones from other makers. I have posted some pics of my collection already. So I hope you will share and join the thread.
Thanks Waynepoo.

 

[theBaron]

Absolutely there are, Digger! You can't sneeze in here without bumping into one of our cousins from Oz! They provide a lively element around the forum, and it's great to welcome another Aussie. Welcome aboard!

Prost!
Brad

 

[larso]

Hi I'm John. I've been collecting for about 11 - 12 years but until 2 years ago my interest was plastics. I got into it enough to try to bring out my own range of plastic Anzacs - something no one else has ever done. For various reasons they ended up being done in metal and I was very proud that they were for sale at the AWM amongst other places. Laterly, based on my interest in the various stages of the British army, I've begun, finally, to collect metals that showcase the evolution of the British army. So far I've got John Jenkins Culloden and French/Indian war figs, Napoleonics by K & C and the most modern, Conte's 24th Foot and very soon his NWF Gordon Highlanders. I've also been collecting a suitable number of its colourful opponents. My most recent achievement is to bring my good friend Marty into the hobby, who has been surfing behind all my posts under the guise of 'Jack'!

 

[waynepoo]

Hi I'm John. I've been collecting for about 11 - 12 years but until 2 years ago my interest was plastics. I got into it enough to try to bring out my own range of plastic Anzacs - something no one else has ever done. For various reasons they ended up being done in metal and I was very proud that they were for sale at the AWM amongst other places. Laterly, based on my interest in the various stages of the British army, I've begun, finally, to collect metals that showcase the evolution of the British army. So far I've got John Jenkins Culloden and French/Indian war figs, Napoleonics by K & C and the most modern, Conte's 24th Foot and very soon his NWF Gordon Highlanders. I've also been collecting a suitable number of its colourful opponents. My most recent achievement is to bring my good friend Marty into the hobby, who has been surfing behind all my posts under the guise of 'Jack'!

John, well done mate, tell me is your avatar one of your efforts? I would love to view some of your Anzacs, hope you will post some pics. I am sure we have both been seen lurking around Bretts store, we are lucky to have his dealership so close, it saves on postage.
Cheers.
Waynepoo.

 

[larso]

"is your avatar one of your efforts?"

It is indeed! I had a thread a little while ago with a few more poses here -

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/fo...85-Larsen-Toys&p=360044&highlight=#post360044

I've been meaning to put the whole lot up - including the four 'lost' figures. I'll try to do that soon before all my stuff is packed away. I've still got most of them, including castings. In fact I might even still have the brochure I did? If I can find them I'll send one to you.

 

[waynepoo]

"is your avatar one of your efforts?"

It is indeed! I had a thread a little while ago with a few more poses here -

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/fo...85-Larsen-Toys&p=360044&highlight=#post360044

I've been meaning to put the whole lot up - including the four 'lost' figures. I'll try to do that soon before all my stuff is packed away. I've still got most of them, including castings. In fact I might even still have the brochure I did? If I can find them I'll send one to you.

Hey, I like that, looking forward to see more, thanks mate.
Waynepoo.

 

[Jack]

Hi I'm John. I've been collecting for about 11 - 12 years but until 2 years ago my interest was plastics. I got into it enough to try to bring out my own range of plastic Anzacs - something no one else has ever done. For various reasons they ended up being done in metal and I was very proud that they were for sale at the AWM amongst other places. Laterly, based on my interest in the various stages of the British army, I've begun, finally, to collect metals that showcase the evolution of the British army. So far I've got John Jenkins Culloden and French/Indian war figs, Napoleonics by K & C and the most modern, Conte's 24th Foot and very soon his NWF Gordon Highlanders. I've also been collecting a suitable number of its colourful opponents. My most recent achievement is to bring my good friend Marty into the hobby, who has been surfing behind all my posts under the guise of 'Jack'!

The whole point of joining a forum under a false name is to prevent people identifying me!

 

[Jack]

A good thread!

I live in Brisbane and collect Napoleonics - my collection has just passed the 70 mark. A bit addictive this hobby isn't it? I am new to it, having started a few months ago. I went with the Napoloeonics for two reasons - I have a childhood memory of a 1/32nd Airfix set given in lieu of a trip to the Exhibition (the Brisbane Show for those unfortunate enough to live elsewhere!) and coming to the hobby later I was keen to build up a collection quickly and though the vehicles are magnificent, it would have always presented a choice that other collectors must grapple with - a vehicle or six figures?

My academic interests are more firmly rooted in WW1 - I have spent many, many weeks walking the Western Front (driving between spots and then walking - I'm no athlete!) and have just finished my PhD which was a biography of Sir Philip Gibbs, the famous English War Correspondent from WW1. I travel by the name of Jack as I work with University and school students. There is a general suspicion that I am a bit of a nerdy character (not helped by my friendship with Larso the unimpressive, and I suspect that collecting toy soldiers may sway the undecided!

Keen to hear from other Brisbane collectors!

 

[Northgate Woods]

Jack mate,
I thought you would have known that all the nerdy collectors are in Brisbane. They hang out at the Brettstirs.^&grin^&grin The serious collectors are in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.:wink2:
Cheers Howard

 

[Jack]

Jack mate,
I thought you would have known that all the nerdy collectors are in Brisbane. They hang out at the Brettstirs.^&grin^&grin The serious collectors are in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.:wink2:
Cheers Howard

Isn't Donnybrook slang for a fight? Because I am anything but nerdy - at the last librarians meeting I went to I really held court!

 

[The Military Workshop]

The whole point of joining a forum under a false name is to prevent people identifying me!

Rupert,
Your secret is safe with me !!
Regards
Bond..... James Bond.

 

[Jack]

Rupert,
Your secret is safe with me !!
Regards
Bond..... James Bond.

The bond between a collector and his dealer is a sacred trust!

 

[waynepoo]

A good thread!

I live in Brisbane and collect Napoleonics - my collection has just passed the 70 mark. A bit addictive this hobby isn't it? I am new to it, having started a few months ago. I went with the Napoloeonics for two reasons - I have a childhood memory of a 1/32nd Airfix set given in lieu of a trip to the Exhibition (the Brisbane Show for those unfortunate enough to live elsewhere!) and coming to the hobby later I was keen to build up a collection quickly and though the vehicles are magnificent, it would have always presented a choice that other collectors must grapple with - a vehicle or six figures?

My academic interests are more firmly rooted in WW1 - I have spent many, many weeks walking the Western Front (driving between spots and then walking - I'm no athlete!) and have just finished my PhD which was a biography of Sir Philip Gibbs, the famous English War Correspondent from WW1. I travel by the name of Jack as I work with University and school students. There is a general suspicion that I am a bit of a nerdy character (not helped by my friendship with Larso the unimpressive, and I suspect that collecting toy soldiers may sway the undecided!

Keen to hear from other Brisbane collectors!

Jack.
Thanks for your post, I am truely envious of you, to go to the Western Front is a burning desire of mine. It's almost an obligation on my behalf to stand at the Menin gate and find my Grandfather and Uncles names enshrined there, to walk the infamous road to Passchendaele and visted the grave of another uncle along side of it and to go to Longueville France where Grandfathers brother is buried. Then to Pozieres where another brother was badly wounded. One day I will get there.
Waynepoo.

 

[waynepoo]

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Jack mate,
I thought you would have known that all the nerdy collectors are in Brisbane. They hang out at the Brettstirs.^&grin^&grin The serious collectors are in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.:wink2:
Cheers Howard

No doubt about it, we are a weird mob.

 

[waynepoo]

Absolutely there are, Digger! You can't sneeze in here without bumping into one of our cousins from Oz! They provide a lively element around the forum, and it's great to welcome another Aussie. Welcome aboard!

Prost!
Brad

Brad,
Thanks mate. Where you are from if remember rightly, is it not famous for its iron works or some such factorys? Wow! aren't you blokes about to subject yourselves to another round of Presidential sillyness , hope your lot aren't as stupid as our lot.
Cheers.
Waynepoo{sm3}

 

[Jack]

Jack.
Thanks for your post, I am truely envious of you, to go to the Western Front is a burning desire of mine. It's almost an obligation on my behalf to stand at the Menin gate and find my Grandfather and Uncles names enshrined there, to walk the infamous road to Passchendaele and visted the grave of another uncle along side of it and to go to Longueville France where Grandfathers brother is buried. Then to Pozieres where another brother was badly wounded. One day I will get there.
Waynepoo.

I have all the guidebooks if you want to start planning. Lease a car from renault or citreon - I have done it four times. Brand new car at Charles de Gaulle airport, head north and 90 minutes later your are in your hotel at Amiens, thirty minutes and a croissant later you are at Villers Bretonnuex.

Absolutely magnificent experience. The Menin Gate makes you feel Australian in a way that changes you. Sounds silly, but its true.

 

[waynepoo]

I have all the guidebooks if you want to start planning. Lease a car from renault or citreon - I have done it four times. Brand new car at Charles de Gaulle airport, head north and 90 minutes later your are in your hotel at Amiens, thirty minutes and a croissant later you are at Villers Bretonnuex.

Absolutely magnificent experience. The Menin Gate makes you feel Australian in a way that changes you. Sounds silly, but its true.

Being one of Julias socialists I survive on the largesse of the masses, so lack of $ is the issue, when we meet at the candy store a chat is in order.
Poo.

 

[Rob]

I have all the guidebooks if you want to start planning. Lease a car from renault or citreon - I have done it four times. Brand new car at Charles de Gaulle airport, head north and 90 minutes later your are in your hotel at Amiens, thirty minutes and a croissant later you are at Villers Bretonnuex.

Absolutely magnificent experience. The Menin Gate makes you feel Australian in a way that changes you. Sounds silly, but its true.

Couldn't agree more and can't say enough about how superb the service at the Menin gate is. Very moving indeed at the heart of that city that stood in that awful salient. We've been many times and you never fail to be awed at the atmosphere and the sacrifice made for victory. From Ypre you can go to Passchendaele, Sanctuary wood, Hill 60 and so many smaller sites and cemeteries. If you go I highly recommend (Jack probably has this too) Major and Mrs Holts guide to Ypres. (they also do Normandy,Somme,Gallipoli, Arnhem etc) superb series of guide books that list cemeteries, VC sites, bunkers, trenches etc and include a colourful and easy to follow map that can take you all over the battlefield. I also very highly recommend Rose Coombs 'Before Endeavours Fade' (B.E.F salute) which is seen as the bible of WW1 guide books and helped start the pilgrimages to the battlefields in the 70's. (when Ms Coombs entered a pillbox on the Somme in the early 70's there were still British rifles stacked in the corner!).

And it would be negligent of me to mention that if you are going to Ypres then the Somme is JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY!.Don't get me started on that place because I love it!:salute::

Rob

 

[Jack]

Couldn't agree more and can't say enough about how superb the service at the Menin gate is. Very moving indeed at the heart of that city that stood in that awful salient. We've been many times and you never fail to be awed at the atmosphere and the sacrifice made for victory. From Ypre you can go to Passchendaele, Sanctuary wood, Hill 60 and so many smaller sites and cemeteries. If you go I highly recommend (Jack probably has this too) Major and Mrs Holts guide to Ypres. (they also do Normandy,Somme,Gallipoli, Arnhem etc) superb series of guide books that list cemeteries, VC sites, bunkers, trenches etc and include a colourful and easy to follow map that can take you all over the battlefield. I also very highly recommend Rose Coombs 'Before Endeavours Fade' (B.E.F salute) which is seen as the bible of WW1 guide books and helped start the pilgrimages to the battlefields in the 70's. (when Ms Coombs entered a pillbox on the Somme in the early 70's there were still British rifles stacked in the corner!).

And it would be negligent of me to mention that if you are going to Ypres then the Somme is JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY!.Don't get me started on that place because I love it!:salute::

Rob

I carried Coombs book all around Europe in 1992. It is indeed the 'bible' of battlefield travellers, although I have the new Australian War Memorial Guidebook which came out this year and it gives an Australian focus. Holt's guides are very good too - I have used their Arnhem and Normandy ones - on my honeymoon!

Rob - no doubt you have seen Beaumont Hamel and Vimy Ridge? Excellent spots as well!

 

[waynepoo]

I carried Coombs book all around Europe in 1992. It is indeed the 'bible' of battlefield travellers, although I have the new Australian War Memorial Guidebook which came out this year and it gives an Australian focus. Holt's guides are very good too - I have used their Arnhem and Normandy ones - on my honeymoon!

Rob - no doubt you have seen Beaumont Hamel and Vimy Ridge? Excellent spots as well!

Just finished watching a show about the Royal Navy , to now find you blokes posting about honeymooning on the Western Front! Does your missus own a pub? If we meet up please bring any guide book you might still have, love to take a look.
Waynepoo.