It's good to see a little fire. (1 Viewer)

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Hi guys it is me again and I just picked up from the local hobby shop a order I placed.I recieved DD46 WS 53 WS51 WS90 the opel blitz.They are great and have fitted nicely into the diroama's I have built.This is the first time I have bought a piece other than a soldier.I have to say I am impressed.Every time I leave a message I get a mixed lot of feed back.Some people seem to believe that collecting K&C is like the most important thing in the world.Having read alot of the feedback left on my messages and others it seems that if you have a view differently from others than you are against everything toy soldier collecting is about.The word digger means that you stand your ground on things that mean alot to you.A lot of posts seem to have want messages or how good K&C are and that Andy walks on water.I'm sure he doesn't but let him no If you think the last panther was crap or he is not making what you have asked for over years.Lets face it you pay his wages and he wants to keep his people happy.Will I ever sell my growing collection on ebay well I am a true believer so only if my family is in need.Lets keep it real and a great hobby always with a view to sell if have to.Chris.

 

[Rob]

You are of course entitled to your opinion and on some points i agree with you.However if someone lists their wants or says how much they love K&C well thats their right too.All views a valid here.If Mr Gambale wants to list his tanks/vehicles he has every right to.It doesn't mean Andy has to take the slightest notice of it if he doesn't want to,he's the boss. 'keep it real'.Not sure what you mean by that but once again its a free forum people can say whatever they please thats what makes it so good here!

Cheers

Rob

 

[Rob]

Hi guys it is me again and I just picked up from the local hobby shop a order I placed.I recieved DD46 WS 53 WS51 WS90 the opel blitz.They are great and have fitted nicely into the diroama's I have built.This is the first time I have bought a piece other than a soldier.I have to say I am impressed.Every time I leave a message I get a mixed lot of feed back.Some people seem to believe that collecting K&C is like the most important thing in the world.Having read alot of the feedback left on my messages and others it seems that if you have a view differently from others than you are against everything toy soldier collecting is about.The word digger means that you stand your ground on things that mean alot to you.A lot of posts seem to have want messages or how good K&C are and that Andy walks on water.I'm sure he doesn't but let him no If you think the last panther was crap or he is not making what you have asked for over years.Lets face it you pay his wages and he wants to keep his people happy.Will I ever sell my growing collection on ebay well I am a true believer so only if my family is in need.Lets keep it real and a great hobby always with a view to sell if have to.Chris.

I must say i'm going to struggle not to be tempted into buying the Opel blitz myself next week at the London show.They are reasonably priced and would look so good in convoy.We are really getting some good AK vehicles now and the EA is improving all the time(more coming in May i believe).I think NA is going from strength to strength and will at some ponit challenge D Day as a leading range.(although maybe not yet).

Rob

 

[Capitolron]

Did he say Andy is not a GOD ?

 

[Rob]

I know Andy doesn't like being called that.So lets just say he is a true innovator and pace setter in the Toy soldier world and we really appreciate the effort he puts in.

Rob

 

[OzDigger]

HI Chris, we sure are a mixed up crazy bunch here aren't we

 

[Rob]

Something akin to the Lunatics taking over the Asylum!

Rob

 

[Wraith]

Something akin to the Lunatics taking over the Asylum!

Rob

Don't let Matron Ruess hear you talking about revolt in the asylum, or else it will be extra medication for you tonight.

Simon

 

[Rob]

Extra medication always welcome mate!. I wouldn't let Shannon hear you call her Matron,they have a somewhat stern,Victorian image!

Rob

 

[Blowtorch]

The problem is that excessive & thoughtless want lists & K&C praise are a waste of time to me. And it seems to be done by a select group of individuals, over & over. Sure, it's their right to speak, & it's also my right to e-block them.

If an individual gets blacklisted by a community, then he will be talking only to himself. Which is his right too. But as with the little boy who cried wolf, when the time comes to make a useful contribution or ask a useful question, he will have no audience.

 

[Rob]

The problem is that excessive & thoughtless want lists & K&C praise are a waste of time to me. And it seems to be done by a select group of individuals, over & over. Sure, it's their right to speak, & it's also my right to e-block them.

If an individual gets blacklisted by a community, then he will be talking only to himself. Which is his right too. But as with the little boy who cried wolf, when the time comes to make a useful contribution or ask a useful question, he will have no audience.

It is of course your right to block them.But its a little strange to not expect an outpouring of praise about K&C on a K&C thread.I do agree that endless lists of wants do annoy people.But if we think about it the only person who would REALLY be upset by them is Andy.Andy i'm sure has learnt to ignore them by now.I guess we are talking about mostly one person who does this arn't we?.My problem as always been not so much his lists but how angry and upset he gets when his lists don't come into production,don't like to see anyone upset on this forum.And ask yourself is he really hurting you?.As you say if you find it so annoying just block them out.

But if K&C praise upsets you i think you will have a lot of blocking to do

Rob

 

[Rob]

The problem is that excessive & thoughtless want lists & K&C praise are a waste of time to me. And it seems to be done by a select group of individuals, over & over. Sure, it's their right to speak, & it's also my right to e-block them.

If an individual gets blacklisted by a community, then he will be talking only to himself. Which is his right too. But as with the little boy who cried wolf, when the time comes to make a useful contribution or ask a useful question, he will have no audience.

What i forgot to say is that you are of course entitled to your opinion and i know others and myself to a point agree.However whats so good about this forum is you can say Just what you want(.As long as you don't say anything nasty about Napoleon!)

Rob

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

I have a piece of toast with Andy's face burned on it. I've taken it as a sign, and may list it on ebay. I also found a potato chip that looked like Gordon. I ate that one though.

 

[Alexdakar]

Lol

 

[Rob]

I have a piece of toast with Andy's face burned on it. I've taken it as a sign, and may list it on ebay. I also found a potato chip that looked like Gordon. I ate that one though.

LOL!

As long as you have the ltd edition certificate with the bit of toast you'll make a mint on ebay!

Rob

 

[Pierre]

I have a piece of toast with Andy's face burned on it. I've taken it as a sign, and may list it on ebay. I also found a potato chip that looked like Gordon. I ate that one though.

Funniest post I ever read on the forum

Pierre.

 

[Capitolron]

What still amazes me is that everything you say on this forum - some people - take as your complete opinion or as a strong statement.

They have no sense of humor or understand that about 70% of what is said is in jest and thrown out to be joked around. My goodness - get a sense of humor or just get a life - you know what I mean? RELAX - its a internet forum of people who enjoy Toy Soldiers - get it - TOY SOLDIERS, not politics, not financial matter - TOYS for goodness stakes.

Please - e-block away - we wont miss you, really.

Plus if you are e-blocking that is a shame because you are the ones who really need to read this message to begin with. Maybe someone can PM them and let them know.

It just really blows me away sometimes - but, hey - its a great distraction from the politics on Capitol Hill - I use to think those guys were nuts - now I have met some of their voters.

And its funny that the really negative ones are here in the US - which is a great tip of the hat to rest of my out of country friends. Now hows that for being international?

FOR THE RECORD: Andy is not a GOD - he's a fun loving british toy maker who likes a good beer. Any reference otherwise should be taken in jest - OK?

Ron

 

[Capitolron]

I have a piece of toast with Andy's face burned on it. I've taken it as a sign, and may list it on ebay. I also found a potato chip that looked like Gordon. I ate that one though.

Now that is FUNNY - something to be taken in jest and no insult or injury occured during this posting..... - YOU KNOW? Funny, it works.

 

[vandilay]

I,m not sure about a little fire
its more like a Blazing inferno sometimes
But toy soldiers are a serious buisness

 

[Capitolron]

I,m not sure about a little fire
its more like a Blazing inferno sometimes
But toy soldiers are a serious buisness

NO KIDDING !