Chicago Show Celebrities... (2 Viewers)

[mikemiller1955]

I can only agree what Mike describes above.

Since the elevators were totally over-occupied.

Konrad

yes Konrad...that was an issue...

 

[mikemiller1955]

Yes he is ! John Stengal.....correct ? Was his son there with him ?

Wayne

Wayne...only John Jr. was there...by himself I'm pretty sure...

 

[mikemiller1955]

a late addition...

I forgot a pic...

this is Andy Moffat...(agmtanks on the forum)...

he does my Tommy Gunn

a great guy to work with and shoot the bull on the phone...

he takes good care of me...

Andy is the owner of Andy's Tanks and Guns...

I finally got to meet Andy at this show and he was nicer in person than on the phone...

 

[lancer]

Thanks for this thread, Mike. It is wonderful to put faces to so many of the familiar names from the forum. I really enjoyed all the pictures of our fraternity. -- Al

 

[tdubel]

Mr. Tom Dubel...(tdubel on the forum)...

this guy probably owns or has sold every figure ever made...^&grin...

his basement is probably as stocked as some shows...

Toms a staple at the shows...

I first met him at the West Coaster...

he's always helpful on the forum identifying obscure figures and is a big Steeler's fan...

Tom...bad news on Big Ben...I feel your pain...my Cowboys have been decimated with injuries...

I saw the Rams pyro technics crew tried to set him on fire in the pre game antics before they finally got his left knee...

Hi Mike,
I almost wrecked the car on the way home somewhere in Ohio when I heard the call on Big Ben! Oh well, hopefully he recovers, but its only football. It was very nice seeing you and a great idea for a forum topic! Great photos!@ (although I need to lose about 25 lbs!)

Tom

 

[Al Fisher]

Thanks for the rogues gallery . . . it's always nice to see the face behind the name! Sounds as if you had a great time! I no longer feel I need to buy anything (though I usually do) as it's the people I enjoy most of all!

Bosun Al

 

[The Military Workshop]

Great thread Mike:salute::

If they were the celebrities that makes you the "paparazzi".{sm4}

Thanks for posting.

 

[TomNT]

Excellent thread Mike, thanks for posting and revealing all the "usual suspects" and maybe someday my mug can be seen at the show.

Tom

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

this is Chris Munroe (spelling?) with Andy...

he's been around for more than quite a while and is extremely talented...

if you're a collector...

chances are you have something he sculpted...painted or built on your shelf...

Andy and Chris are doing something very special next week...

a huge project...

but I will let Andy tell you about it instead of spoiling his surprise...

I remember Chris was the skill modeler who built the beautiful RAF Control Tower some years ago, great item!

 

[tdubel]

That's not a drive I could or would think about making. I know quite a few people drive to the show. Tom Dubel drove to the Show and was leaving yesterday morning to go home as he had to fly out early today. I assume -- and hope -- he made it.

Yup made it. I just came down to Austin last night driving by temple. I assume Sam was somewhere on the road behind me. Made it home Sunday at 10:30 pm. Now on my way to anchorage Alaska!
Tom

 

[jazzeum]

Have a good trip and dress warmly.

 

[Leadmen]

Thanks Mike for posting there pictures of the show. I was happy to meet you in person, great guy to know and a creative guy also. My wife took 450 pics at the show and I will try to post some that have not been displayed. She usually never takes show pics. I had a good time in the evening. John

 

[mikemiller1955]

Thanks Mike for posting there pictures of the show. I was happy to meet you in person, great guy to know and a creative guy also. My wife took 450 pics at the show and I will try to post some that have not been displayed. She usually never takes show pics. I had a good time in the evening. John

John...

thoroughly enjoyed meeting and socializing with you...

you had a lot of great stories...

glad to put your face to your name...

450 pics...

WOW!!!!

you got a lot of work to do...

 

[jazzeum]

John is one of the great guys in this hobby. I've known him since this Forum was formed and he's one of the guys I look forward to seeing every year, along with Greg Guy (Hawkeye).

 

[mikemiller1955]

John is one of the great guys in this hobby. I've known him since this Forum was formed and he's one of the guys I look forward to seeing every year, along with Greg Guy (Hawkeye).

I didn't get an opportunity to be introduced to Greg Guy...

but John was very engaging...very personable and friendly...

Mike Estelle gave me his seal of approval as they were both Marines...^&grin

 

[Raider]

Thanks for all the great pictures Mike,it was nice seeing you at the show.

 

[mikemiller1955]

one more pic...

"The Mighty Sammy"...

Col. Sam Floca just sent me an email with a pic from his camera...

me and him outside at the Chicago Show...

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Mike and Myszka...

owners and operators of Sierra Toy Soldiers in Los Gatos California...

every show I go to...
they seem to be there working hard...

Mike & Myzka...... 8 Years ago, Sierra was the first out of state Dealer that I could count on for Great service. Still do Today !

Wayne

 

[Warrior]

another pic of George and Larry...

Gary...(gk5717 on the forum)...is in the center...

Gary is a retired cop...

he posts frequently on here...

we seem to be like minded in thinking on some political and media events...

so I like him...^&grin...

Larry may be asleep with his eyes open...^&grin...

George has his money on his mind and his mind on his money...

I think Gary dropped some good cash in his room...

so George has a big smile on his face...

Mike,
Really great to see you at the show, glad you came and enjoyed yourself. This picture was taken on Saturday, the day after the night we closed the bar; I clean up pretty good if I do say so myself........................:wink2:..................you murdered me at the Longhorn steakhouse "Hey sweetheart, if you came here with your boyfriend, what steak would he get?".........."Ribeye"..........."Hey dear, if you came here with your boyfriend, what steak would he get?"........."New York Strip"..............Hey Miss, if you came here with your boyfriend, what steak would he get?"..........."Porterhouse".............."So Mike, what steak are you getting?".............."I don't know man, I asked three girls and got three different answers"...............you are one funny SOB, I'll give you that.................too bad you didn't post that group shot from Friday night..........actually, better that you didn't..................I've got one I'll be posting later of you, me and Matt Pavone from First Legion, I got home about eight hours ago after a two day/17 hour drive, I need to sleep until Thursday....................{eek3}

 

[mikemiller1955]

absolute last pic...

I stole this from George's table thread...

me...Matt Pavone...George Guerriero...