Dad's Army (1 Viewer)

[Mitch]

Rob..
Without doubt DA is the best but, when I replied to thebritfarmer I was thinking that if you wanted constant farce and humour AA was probably pure comedy. DA was for sure, comedy but, was for me a thinking man's comedy. Yes you could watch and just be entertained but, you could also delve a bit deeper into the english psyche of the era if you so wished
Mitch

Whilst I thought Allo Allo very enjoyable,I don't think it was anywhere near as good as DA. The character acting in DA was far superior in my view, it had the nuances,underlying snobbery and most of all the humour of British life in a far less obvious and repetitive way than Allo. Went to the BBC and saw an episode of Allo Allo being recorded , by this time it had become so farcical that the audience response was notably poor. (to be fair later eps of DA also started to go downhill as ideas obviously began to run out-and illness and old age also took its toll of the cast)

Rob

 

[Rob]

Yes sorry I didn't really think of it like that, Allo was very good with both comedy and farce.Herr Flick was my favourite character, apart from Vicki Michelle of course

Rob

 

[OzDigger]

Rob..
Without doubt DA is the best but, when I replied to thebritfarmer I was thinking that if you wanted constant farce and humour AA was probably pure comedy. DA was for sure, comedy but, was for me a thinking man's comedy. Yes you could watch and just be entertained but, you could also delve a bit deeper into the english psyche of the era if you so wished
Mitch

I agree, AA was more like slapstick play acting, whereas DA was a more subtle style of humor, both were funny in their own way, but DA more so imo.

 

[Mitch]

Rob...

Yes Vicky Michelle and that gutteral tone made it worthwhile though we were never really spoilt for a bit of stocking clad thigh in the series. I thought it was bad in wartime france?? that would be something that could just about make occupation worthwhile lol.
Mitch

Yes sorry I didn't really think of it like that, Allo was very good with both comedy and farce.Herr Flick was my favourite character, apart from Vicki Michelle of course

Rob

 

[Rob]

Rob...

Yes Vicky Michelle and that gutteral tone made it worthwhile though we were never really spoilt for a bit of stocking clad thigh in the series. I thought it was bad in wartime france?? that would be something that could just about make occupation worthwhile lol.
Mitch

She could occupy me anytime

Rob

 

[SGT Rock]

Since I first posted my interest in getting to know Dad's Army, I've come to love the show. The only difficulty in being a fan in the U.S. though is that it's hard to find DVDs that will play in American DVD players. So far, I've only been able to find one "best of" set that has about 10 episodes on it. I wish I could buy the entire series. Does anyone know where I can pick one up, or at least more episodes that I can watch in the U.S.?

 

[GICOP]

Since I first posted my interest in getting to know Dad's Army, I've come to love the show. The only difficulty in being a fan in the U.S. though is that it's hard to find DVDs that will play in American DVD players. So far, I've only been able to find one "best of" set that has about 10 episodes on it. I wish I could buy the entire series. Does anyone know where I can pick one up, or at least more episodes that I can watch in the U.S.?

Here is a 3 DVD set (18 episodes), Region 1 compatibility, and for sale in the USA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dads-Army-C...?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item1e76178bea

Cheers

Martyn

 

[johnnybach]

I visited Brian (our Yeoman - on here) the other day at Yeomanary Miniatures in Worthing (UK) - to pick up an order. We had a chat about what he might be making in the Toy Soldier line - and the subject of Dad's Army came up. He told me that a couple of people had asked him whether it would be possible to make up a set of "Dad's Army" - with cast heads to go on the figures to make them look like the BBC Gang.

His first thought was that it might be prohibitably expensive to get the BBC ( who own the copyrights to the show), to agree to allow him to do it. However, he did say that IF there proved to be enough interest - he might at least ASK them "How Much would it cost?".

I certainly expressed an interest. The figures ( if produced) would look like the TV programme cast - and clad in British Army Battledress of the time.

So...............if you would be interested in a set like this..............just let Brian know - and you never know ( I suggest you might PM him). It's really just a numbers game. IF enough people are interested - and the BBC aren't too greedy - there might be enough profit in it for Brian to try. johnnybach.

 

[TomB]

I visited Brian (our Yeoman - on here) the other day at Yeomanary Miniatures in Worthing (UK) - to pick up an order. We had a chat about what he might be making in the Toy Soldier line - and the subject of Dad's Army came up. He told me that a couple of people had asked him whether it would be possible to make up a set of "Dad's Army" - with cast heads to go on the figures to make them look like the BBC Gang.

His first thought was that it might be prohibitably expensive to get the BBC ( who own the copyrights to the show), to agree to allow him to do it. However, he did say that IF there proved to be enough interest - he might at least ASK them "How Much would it cost?".

I certainly expressed an interest. The figures ( if produced) would look like the TV programme cast - and clad in British Army Battledress of the time.

So...............if you would be interested in a set like this..............just let Brian know - and you never know ( I suggest you might PM him). It's really just a numbers game. IF enough people are interested - and the BBC aren't too greedy - there might be enough profit in it for Brian to try. johnnybach.

with 3D printing a perfect reproduction of the cast would be a flick of the button....the problem would be the ABC...........TomB

 

[TomB]

Dad's Army metal figures

with 3D printing a perfect reproduction of the cast would be a flick of the button....the problem would be the ABC...........TomB

Here are some Dads Army soldier figures I found while surfing google images (Dads Army),,,,TomB

 

[johnnybach]

with 3D printing a perfect reproduction of the cast would be a flick of the button....the problem would be the ABC...........TomB

You've been watching too much Doctor Who, Tom. Might be so at some time in the future - but how long have I got to live - and what about Copyrights ( we've been here before - I think!).

 

[Rob]

A wonderful series indeed, unrivaled in the character skills of its cast. As far as figures are concerned lets see what the year brings.

Rob

 

[waynepoo]

You've been watching too much Doctor Who, Tom. Might be so at some time in the future - but how long have I got to live - and what about Copyrights ( we've been here before - I think!).

Don't be so sure about that, saw a show the other day when they reckon in about five years or so 3d printers will in the shops and easy to use, now copyright is an entirely different issue for sure.....:wink2:
Wayne.

 

[johnnybach]

Don't be so sure about that, saw a show the other day when they reckon in about five years or so 3d printers will in the shops and easy to use, now copyright is an entirely different issue for sure.....:wink2:
Wayne.

Okay Wayne - so if you can guarantee that "in five years -OR SO" I will be able to push a button and make my own - AND still be here....... with enough wits to push the button......................

In the meantime ...................I'll do my best with what we have around today. Cheers.................jb:rolleyes2::wink2:

 

[waynepoo]

Okay Wayne - so if you can guarantee that "in five years -OR SO" I will be able to push a button and make my own - AND still be here....... with enough wits to push the button......................

In the meantime ...................I'll do my best with what we have around today. Cheers.................jb:rolleyes2::wink2:

Sorry old mate didn't realise you were in the rocking chair with the slippers on and trying to remember the last time..:wink2::rolleyes2:. five years ago I couldn't fit my mobile phone in my pocket, tens years ago who had a mobile phone? ^&grin
Wayne.

 

[GICOP]

Since I first posted my interest in getting to know Dad's Army, I've come to love the show. The only difficulty in being a fan in the U.S. though is that it's hard to find DVDs that will play in American DVD players. So far, I've only been able to find one "best of" set that has about 10 episodes on it. I wish I could buy the entire series. Does anyone know where I can pick one up, or at least more episodes that I can watch in the U.S.?

Just found the these available from the BBC Shop

http://www.bbcshop.com/comedy/dads-army-complete-series+specials-dvd/invt/bbcdvd2254/

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

These are on Ebay at the moment

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DADS-ARMY...TOY-SOLDIER-MILITARY-FIGURE-SET-/280946565776


Cheers

Martyn

 

[SGT Rock]

Just found the these available from the BBC Shop

http://www.bbcshop.com/comedy/dads-army-complete-series+specials-dvd/invt/bbcdvd2254/

Cheers

Martyn

Thanks Martyn. I don't think those will work in my DVD player though. However, DVD players are so cheap, maybe I can find one that works with Region 2 (Europe) DVDs. I'll let you know if I have any luck with that.

 

[GICOP]

Thanks Martyn. I don't think those will work in my DVD player though. However, DVD players are so cheap, maybe I can find one that works with Region 2 (Europe) DVDs. I'll let you know if I have any luck with that.

Fingers crossed :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[hoogri]

Re: Dad's Army metal figures

View attachment 115657 Here are some Dads Army soldier figures I found while surfing google images (Dads Army),,,,TomB

I have buy this set on my first trip to the londonshow .
richard