H&A Damaged Factory Building/Treefrog "Give-away" (1 Viewer)

Mark:

This is really cool, I wish I had thought of something like this!

So here goes, if you give it to me I will make a donation to the charity of your choice in your name and Ken’s name (to honor his work and the signature event).

I will also agree that if I ever sell it, all the proceeds from said sale will go to charity.

Best,
Jason
 
What a kind offer, the generosity of members of this forum amazes me. I know if I was given this building me and my son would have hours of fun when he's a bit older playing toy soldiers.

If we are nominating members it would have to be Iona or Wraith, both are complete gentlemen and would love this piece.

Regards
Liam
 
MarkeytMaker said:
Mike,

Good one...though if my house had a sevant's quarter's I would give away two items instead of one!:rolleyes2:
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Ok, ok, I can see this is a tough negotiation...I'll settle for a hammock strung between two plam trees and I'll keep the H&A item secured under a tarp{sm4}{sm4}{sm4}-afterall, it's MAUI !
Again, very magnanimous of you to offer this great item up and makes for a fun thread to follow as well. I've no doubt it's headed to a good home.
mike
 
Alex said:
If I was in your shoes and looking for someone to receive your gift
I would not chose me who has already all the figures I always wanted to have


But a new and young collector.. Someone who has not enough dough to buy more than one or two figures a year. maybe one kid or one teenager who has a strong love for military history

My 2 cents

Alex
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Alex,

I like the idea, any idea who the young collectors here are?
 
Panzer ace said:
Mark:

This is really cool, I wish I had thought of something like this!

So here goes, if you give it to me I will make a donation to the charity of your choice in your name and Ken’s name (to honor his work and the signature event).

I will also agree that if I ever sell it, all the proceeds from said sale will go to charity.

Best,
Jason
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Jason,

Generous idea!
 
MarkeytMaker said:
Jason,

Generous idea!
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Mark,

Thanks, the way I see it, the only way to re-pay your generosity is with more generosity.

If you do decide to go this route there are so many deserving charities. If you wanted you could even open that up to the forum and see what charities others propose. Like Marc (Beaufighter) suggested, the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude’s are among the most worthy charities out there. I would even be willing to split the donation between two charities if you would like. Again do not let me sway you on who receives the donation, and as I mentioned the donation(s) would be made in your name and Ken’s name.

As I previously said, this is a really cool thing you are doing. It is among the most creative things I have ever seen on this forum. Whoever gets it will no doubt provide it a great home.

Best,
Jason
 
Panzer ace said:
Mark,

Thanks, the way I see it, the only way to re-pay your generosity is with more generosity.

If you do decide to go this route there are so many deserving charities. If you wanted you could even open that up to the forum and see what charities others propose. Like Marc (Beaufighter) suggested, the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude’s are among the most worthy charities out there. I would even be willing to split the donation between two charities if you would like. Again do not let me sway you on who receives the donation, and as I mentioned the donation(s) would be made in your name and Ken’s name.

As I previously said, this is a really cool thing you are doing. It is among the most creative things I have ever seen on this forum. Whoever gets it will no doubt provide it a great home.

Best,
Jason
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Jason,

I have always been disappointed in life with the lack of giving. It was a huge challenge for me buying in Hawaii as we currently have a house already and could live comfortably as we are. I'm very bugged by the thought there are families living in the riverbottoms in our city (worldwide for that matter). There are kids down there sleeping in the cold without the ammentities most of us have. Kids who have no control over this, it is the hand dealt. If I didn't buy Hawaii I could have bought a few house's here in my current city. I could have went to the river bottoms and single handedly picked those families up and housed the ones I felt had the best chance making it. I could give/house them ( a roof over their heads) for around 6 months, a second chance you could say. Since I pay cash for the homes I would only need to pay taxes and find other's to donate for utilities. The crazy thing is I could do this for as long as I live and my kids could follow. If over the years I only succeeded with bringing back a family or two then it would all be worth it. The down side and appears to be the rest of the world's problem is I didn't do it...I chose to look after my own growth...hence my bad feelings:( I really would love to die knowing a I assisted others and placed these innocent children back where they should be vs. I have a house in Hawaii and I love the weather and life here. I understand helping people usually equates to being burned somehow but remember my thought was if I succeeded with a few then it would all be worth it. And this sure sounds like alot better way to leave this world then dying with a bunch of stuff!

Markey
 
MarkeytMaker said:
Jason,

I have always been disappointed in life with the lack of giving. It was a huge challenge for me buying in Hawaii as we currently have a house already and could live comfortably as we are. I'm very bugged by the thought there are families living in the riverbottoms in our city (worldwide for that matter). There are kids down there sleeping in the cold without the ammentities most of us have. Kids who have no control over this, it is the hand dealt. If I didn't buy Hawaii I could have bought a few house's here in my current city. I could have went to the river bottoms and single handedly picked those families up and housed the ones I felt had the best chance making it. I could give/house them ( a roof over their heads) for around 6 months, a second chance you could say. Since I pay cash for the homes I would only need to pay taxes and find other's to donate for utilities. The crazy thing is I could do this for as long as I live and my kids could follow. If over the years I only succeeded with bringing back a family or two then it would all be worth it. The down side and appears to be the rest of the world's problem is I didn't do it...I chose to look after my own growth...hence my bad feelings:( I really would love to die knowing a I assisted others and placed these innocent children back where they should be vs. I have a house in Hawaii and I love the weather and life here. I understand helping people usually equates to being burned somehow but remember my thought was if I succeeded with a few then it would all be worth it. And this sure sounds like alot better way to leave this world then dying with a bunch of stuff!

Markey
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Mark:

I know the feeling, I too wish I did more. My wife and I decided a while back to stop simply writing checks to charities and get more involved. While we still donate money, it seems that the time we give is just as appreciated. But even with all of that, I feel that we are falling short on what we can do. One way we have begun to do more is to instill the idea of giving into our sons. We are teaching them the importance of charitable work and generosity. I am proud to say that they are taking to it and their selflessness is so encouraging.

It may not seem like much to you, but what you are doing here by giving away this item is actually a huge act of generosity. You are not simply selling it or auction it off, you are giving it away to someone who is deserving of it. The piece itself is incredible (Ken’s stuff is beyond amazing), but the act of giving it away is what truly makes it special. I would hope that your actions will set an example for others (myself included) to do similar things on this forum and in the world as a whole.

Best,
Jason
 
Panzer ace said:
Mark:

I know the feeling, I too wish I did more. My wife and I decided a while back to stop simply writing checks to charities and get more involved. While we still donate money, it seems that the time we give is just as appreciated. But even with all of that, I feel that we are falling short on what we can do. One way we have begun to do more is to instill the idea of giving into our sons. We are teaching them the importance of charitable work and generosity. I am proud to say that they are taking to it and their selflessness is so encouraging.

It may not seem like much to you, but what you are doing here by giving away this item is actually a huge act of generosity. You are not simply selling it or auction it off, you are giving it away to someone who is deserving of it. The piece itself is incredible (Ken’s stuff is beyond amazing), but the act of giving it away is what truly makes it special. I would hope that your actions will set an example for others (myself included) to do similar things on this forum and in the world as a whole.

Best,
Jason
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Jason,

"I" wish "I" could exclude all "I's from everything "I" say and do!

Congrats on instilling the good into the children{bravo}}
 
Markey, I don't know ya mate, but you're wonderful gesture says it all......

I'm going to be a bit self centred here and nominate myself, simply because there's no way I'd ever be able to afford such a magic piece of workmanship, plus it would look great as part of a display with my WW2 collection.

Unfortunately Hobbie stores down here in NZ,(bottom of the Pacific) don't figure there's any $'s in TS, so don't sell the stuff here, other than model planes,trains and automobiles....sadly everything has to come from off-shore, mainly from the US or Aussie and it gets very pricey with the postage.

Regardless of who wins, it's a truly generous thing to do......simply awesome mate{sm3}
 
Marc,

You have shown yourself to be a person of class and character. Something I already knew.

My plea for this great piece is based on history and appreciation of our fine hobby.

I love toy soldiers. I always have. When I was a kid in New Castle on Tyne in England my brothers and I would save up our allowance money. When we had enough we would go to the corner toy store and purchase the most wonderful 1/72 Airfix plastic toy soldiers. Great wars and campaigns were fought. From the desert of World War II to Roman Legions fighting to the last man many a rainy Saturday was spent waging war.

While my brothers outgrew their love of toy soldiers (something to do with girls replaced it) I did not. From Airfix I moved to on to 1/32 Plastic Scottish Britians and Lifeguards. When my family moved back to the states I found metal Napoleonic Mignot in my local toy soldier and started saving my allowance to get a few of these fine troops.

After college I found a collection of old SAE 30mm and used my 1st pay check from my first real job to add them to my collection. Eventually I moved on to collecting King and Country which is still my focus today.

This great piece would be used in 3 different rotating dioramas. From American paratroopers fighting in Normandy, to Russians fighting the fascists on the eastern front, to Germans fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. It would always be on display.

Further in the month of July I have Toy Soldier Month. During this month the Commander in Chief (my wife) gives me permission to take over the entire house for toy soldiers displays. We always have a couple of Boy Scout troops come through and give them a brief history of each display and answer questions for them. Your factory set would be used for educational purposes too.

Know that if I am chosen I have a deep appreciation of our fine hobby. I have met the great artist who created the factory at a couple of toy soldier shows when he worked for Britain. He is a master at his craft. This would be the crown jewel of my collection.

Thank you for your consideration.

Steve Pulley
 
I love the piece, but not for myself. My youngest son has started Toy Soldier collecting, but due to tough economy and limited income, his focus is very narrow (WWII - Winter scenes) using K&C pieces (when financially able to acquire). I know he would love this creation and treasure it. Who ever wins this piece should treasure it and pass it on as a family heirloom. I love the way this tread has evolved.
 
Panzer ace said:
Mark:

This is really cool, I wish I had thought of something like this!

So here goes, if you give it to me I will make a donation to the charity of your choice in your name and Ken’s name (to honor his work and the signature event).

I will also agree that if I ever sell it, all the proceeds from said sale will go to charity.

Best,
Jason
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I can't top this & think it's a brilliant, compassionate idea. I most respectfully withdraw from consideration.
mike
 
waynepoo said:
Well blow me down with a feather, two blokes in Darwin that are Treefroggers, what is the world coming to? First we have Tom now Bren, crikey!!!! isn't here enough crocs up there without more frogs......:wink2:^&grin I think one of them is worthy enough for putting Darwin on the map....^&grin
Wayne.
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Wayne
For Treefrogs , Australian WWII history and the odd croc DARWIN IS THE ONLY PLACE TO BE {sm4}
p.s found a couple of spent 60x40 bofor shells a while back while walking the dog through scrub maybe i can swap these for the damaged factory. ^&grin
 
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