June 2009 London Show (2 Viewers)

Even with the world economy in the pits this is really the golden age for TS.The realism is just fantastic and only getting better.
Mark
 
marco55 said:
Even with the world economy in the pits this is really the golden age for TS.The realism is just fantastic and only getting better.
Mark
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Very true.The quality and choice on display yesterday was fantastic,its a great time to be collecting.

Rob
 
Phantom Warrior said:
I'm curious as to which show is the biggest in terms of manufacturers and dealers being there - London, Chicago or the West Coaster. I am thinking of going to one as the Toronto show is very small and it's the only way to meet some of the Treefroggers and see product which I can only buy sight unseen online

Terry
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I understand that the Chicago Show is the biggest in terms of number of manufacturers and dealers.:)
 
UK_BOD said:
I think me and Jeff are publishing at the same time - apologies for any similar images. But here are some different ones.
TM Terrain's Stalingrad.
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OUTSTANDING War Torn buildings; my compliments to TM Terrain. We collectors are truly blessed with some choices from so many craftsmen. Thanks again for post Rob.

Carlos
 
marco55 said:
Even with the world economy in the pits this is really the golden age for TS.The realism is just fantastic and only getting better.
Mark
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Couldn't have said it any better; just this past week, we've had a Stug III and Napoleonic Prussians from First Legion, three Hanomags and two Horsch command vehicles with Rommel and Pieper figures from Collectors Showcase and to top it off, the winter 88, prime mover, winter storch, firefly and infantry sets from Figarti.

Oh and did I mention the K & C dispatches should be hitting mid week as well and you all know Andy will be rolling out some beauties as well...............
 
Warrior said:
Couldn't have said it any better; just this past week, we've had a Stug III and Napoleonic Prussians from First Legion, three Hanomags and two Horsch command vehicles with Rommel and Pieper figures from Collectors Showcase and to top it off, the winter 88, prime mover, winter storch, firefly and infantry sets from Figarti.

Oh and did I mention the K & C dispatches should be hitting mid week as well and you all know Andy will be rolling out some beauties as well...............
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It's meant to be another 6 months till Christmas! :D

Jeff
 
Phantom Warrior said:
I'm curious as to which show is the biggest in terms of manufacturers and dealers being there - London, Chicago or the West Coaster. I am thinking of going to one as the Toronto show is very small and it's the only way to meet some of the Treefroggers and see product which I can only buy sight unseen online

Terry
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Hi Terry

here is a quick low down on how i see the shows.

London - One dayer (always a Saturday) March, June and December.
no room trading.
There are ALL major manafactures represented and then we hav ethe best selection of single man business prduceders as well. covering all fields of the undustry. also i think a big difference about the London show is that ALL the tables are filled with different product

order of shows as far as i am concerned (as organiser) that are best 1, December (Britains members event the night before and K&C UK event on the Saturday night) then March and then June............although June is the best show to get a chat with the dealers and the suppliers.

Chicago - A one day show (Sunday) but there are up to 5days room trading. Although the best of the room trading happens around the Thursday through to the Saturday.
A great show for networking and meeting old friends and in the room trading a great show to find a missing piece that you have been looking for for years!

the room trading is great but more than once i have had the qoute that the show comes second to the room trading itself. I am even aware of guys who leave before the show, traders and collectors. Find that only issue on the show day is that there is a lot of tables filled with the same stuff. so room trading is where your going to find the good stuff

West coaster - One day show again with room trading.

Now i cannot comment greatly ( Steven Chong is definatly better placed than me) as i have not been to the WC. However on feedback from friends and collegues etc.
room trading i understand is lighter and starts a little later and the show is some what smaller with traders etc.

Steven is better placed as i say.

so it will greatly depend on what your looking for? in a show that is:-

London short and sweet but covers a lot of the basis and you can find some unique items. December definatly worth a visit from around the world, hundreds already do.

Chicago a great social show and contains a lot of Wows. great for meeting people and seeing old friends and spending some time with all.

London Saturday has to be the hottest i have known it.

How ever thank goodness they have aircon now!

Numbers for June are always down compared to the March and December show. All traders reported a great show and we at K&CUK had a 7% increase in sales against June 2008 so we are still moving forward in the ****ty economic times. and helps us ensure that the show continues.

i will be adding more about the show when my brain has caught up with my body!!

Tony
 
Tony,

From this year's photos, it sounds like one of the best ever; you would never find that much Trophy in Chicago.

I'd agree with you about Chicago; some of the best times ever. I'm one of those who doesn't really stay for the actual show. I buy the early bird so I can catch an early flight.
 
Tony Neville said:
Hi Terry

here is a quick low down on how i see the shows.

London - One dayer (always a Saturday) March, June and December.
no room trading.
There are ALL major manafactures represented and then we hav ethe best selection of single man business prduceders as well. covering all fields of the undustry. also i think a big difference about the London show is that ALL the tables are filled with different product

order of shows as far as i am concerned (as organiser) that are best 1, December (Britains members event the night before and K&C UK event on the Saturday night) then March and then June............although June is the best show to get a chat with the dealers and the suppliers.

Chicago - A one day show (Sunday) but there are up to 5days room trading. Although the best of the room trading happens around the Thursday through to the Saturday.
A great show for networking and meeting old friends and in the room trading a great show to find a missing piece that you have been looking for for years!

the room trading is great but more than once i have had the qoute that the show comes second to the room trading itself. I am even aware of guys who leave before the show, traders and collectors. Find that only issue on the show day is that there is a lot of tables filled with the same stuff. so room trading is where your going to find the good stuff

West coaster - One day show again with room trading.

Now i cannot comment greatly ( Steven Chong is definatly better placed than me) as i have not been to the WC. However on feedback from friends and collegues etc.
room trading i understand is lighter and starts a little later and the show is some what smaller with traders etc.

Steven is better placed as i say.

so it will greatly depend on what your looking for? in a show that is:-

London short and sweet but covers a lot of the basis and you can find some unique items. December definatly worth a visit from around the world, hundreds already do.

Chicago a great social show and contains a lot of Wows. great for meeting people and seeing old friends and spending some time with all.

London Saturday has to be the hottest i have known it.

How ever thank goodness they have aircon now!

Numbers for June are always down compared to the March and December show. All traders reported a great show and we at K&CUK had a 7% increase in sales against June 2008 so we are still moving forward in the ****ty economic times. and helps us ensure that the show continues.

i will be adding more about the show when my brain has caught up with my body!!

Tony
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Was a superb show Tony,good to seee you and all the guys.

Rob
 
Tony Neville said:
Hi Terry

here is a quick low down on how i see the shows.

London - One dayer (always a Saturday) March, June and December.
no room trading.
There are ALL major manafactures represented and then we hav ethe best selection of single man business prduceders as well. covering all fields of the undustry. also i think a big difference about the London show is that ALL the tables are filled with different product

order of shows as far as i am concerned (as organiser) that are best 1, December (Britains members event the night before and K&C UK event on the Saturday night) then March and then June............although June is the best show to get a chat with the dealers and the suppliers.

Chicago - A one day show (Sunday) but there are up to 5days room trading. Although the best of the room trading happens around the Thursday through to the Saturday.
A great show for networking and meeting old friends and in the room trading a great show to find a missing piece that you have been looking for for years!

the room trading is great but more than once i have had the qoute that the show comes second to the room trading itself. I am even aware of guys who leave before the show, traders and collectors. Find that only issue on the show day is that there is a lot of tables filled with the same stuff. so room trading is where your going to find the good stuff

West coaster - One day show again with room trading.

Now i cannot comment greatly ( Steven Chong is definatly better placed than me) as i have not been to the WC. However on feedback from friends and collegues etc.
room trading i understand is lighter and starts a little later and the show is some what smaller with traders etc.

Steven is better placed as i say.

so it will greatly depend on what your looking for? in a show that is:-

London short and sweet but covers a lot of the basis and you can find some unique items. December definatly worth a visit from around the world, hundreds already do.

Chicago a great social show and contains a lot of Wows. great for meeting people and seeing old friends and spending some time with all.

London Saturday has to be the hottest i have known it.

How ever thank goodness they have aircon now!

Numbers for June are always down compared to the March and December show. All traders reported a great show and we at K&CUK had a 7% increase in sales against June 2008 so we are still moving forward in the ****ty economic times. and helps us ensure that the show continues.

i will be adding more about the show when my brain has caught up with my body!!

Tony
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Three London Shows a year!! I have got to get myself to London one of these days . . . and maybe I should organize a NYC Toy Soldier Show . . . the Symposium is a gathering, not a show, and we really don't have a big show here in New York.
 
Louis,come to the December show mate,you'll love it.Drinks are on Tony;)

Rob
 
I'm working on it . . . remember Tony, I got engaged to the little woman in London . . . once Ashley is old enough to take an 8 hour plane ride, it is my intention to take the family on a trip to London to see where Mommy and Daddy got engaged . . .;)
 
Tony Neville said:
Hi Terry

here is a quick low down on how i see the shows.

London - One dayer (always a Saturday) March, June and December.
no room trading.
There are ALL major manafactures represented and then we hav ethe best selection of single man business prduceders as well. covering all fields of the undustry. also i think a big difference about the London show is that ALL the tables are filled with different product

order of shows as far as i am concerned (as organiser) that are best 1, December (Britains members event the night before and K&C UK event on the Saturday night) then March and then June............although June is the best show to get a chat with the dealers and the suppliers.

Chicago - A one day show (Sunday) but there are up to 5days room trading. Although the best of the room trading happens around the Thursday through to the Saturday.
A great show for networking and meeting old friends and in the room trading a great show to find a missing piece that you have been looking for for years!

the room trading is great but more than once i have had the qoute that the show comes second to the room trading itself. I am even aware of guys who leave before the show, traders and collectors. Find that only issue on the show day is that there is a lot of tables filled with the same stuff. so room trading is where your going to find the good stuff

West coaster - One day show again with room trading.

Now i cannot comment greatly ( Steven Chong is definatly better placed than me) as i have not been to the WC. However on feedback from friends and collegues etc.
room trading i understand is lighter and starts a little later and the show is some what smaller with traders etc.

Steven is better placed as i say.

so it will greatly depend on what your looking for? in a show that is:-

London short and sweet but covers a lot of the basis and you can find some unique items. December definatly worth a visit from around the world, hundreds already do.

Chicago a great social show and contains a lot of Wows. great for meeting people and seeing old friends and spending some time with all.

London Saturday has to be the hottest i have known it.

How ever thank goodness they have aircon now!

Numbers for June are always down compared to the March and December show. All traders reported a great show and we at K&CUK had a 7% increase in sales against June 2008 so we are still moving forward in the ****ty economic times. and helps us ensure that the show continues.

i will be adding more about the show when my brain has caught up with my body!!

Tony
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Thanks Tony. I am leaning towards the December show in London

Terry
 
Phantom Warrior said:
Thanks Tony. I am leaning towards the December show in London

Terry
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Hi Terry

Dont get me wrong all the shows are great in their own way!! however London at Christmas is a great place. So a great way of getting the family to come along as well. Also there is an evening event afterwards as well hoseted by K&C UK. Food and drink flows and we always have guest speakers including Andy Neilson. Last year we had two WWII Glider pilots who told some great stories.

if you go to Toy soldier TV see th elink at the top of the forum you will see some films under shows showing you all the past shows including December 2008 which was a great show.

Louis i have not forgotten and once you get over here we will look after you

regards

Tony Neville
K&C UK
 
Tony Neville said:
Hey guys

book in for the K&C UK evening with Andy Neilson and the drinks and food ARE on me!!:)

tony
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the dutch kc club will be there whit 3 members this time .
but first we will see you at kent .

richard .:):cool:
 
Tony Neville said:
Hi Terry

Dont get me wrong all the shows are great in their own way!! however London at Christmas is a great place. So a great way of getting the family to come along as well. Also there is an evening event afterwards as well hoseted by K&C UK. Food and drink flows and we always have guest speakers including Andy Neilson. Last year we had two WWII Glider pilots who told some great stories.

if you go to Toy soldier TV see th elink at the top of the forum you will see some films under shows showing you all the past shows including December 2008 which was a great show.

Louis i have not forgotten and once you get over here we will look after you

regards

Tony Neville
K&C UK
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The Glider pilot bit last December was actually really cool. I was having a tough time trying to pay attention to them or a pissed Dispatch Dave(shear entertainment). Nothing like listening to first hand WWII story accounts. Makes my life look like a gravy train on biscuit wheels. If you're up for a toy challenge check out Hamleys at Christmas time. It's like a pedestrian Turkish Highway. I dont think you could manage to fit another human being in there. I almost had to pull NYC train station moment to get me & kgb out of there. The streeets of London decked out for Christmas are sweet though and well worth the trip to check out.

Keep it silly
 
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