I had made the same assumption, but I was told that that would not be true. The new owners of Britains were represented by Doug Dearth (http://www.dearthco.net/about) with a very nice table of Britains goodies such as the new Schwimmwagen and WWII German Winter troops.
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I had made the same assumption, but I was told that that would not be true. The new owners of Britains were represented by Doug Dearth (http://www.dearthco.net/about) with a very nice table of Britains goodies such as the new Schwimmwagen and WWII German Winter troops.
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That is correct, Ted will be coming to the shows I assume at some point as the Britains representative, he has closed down his business.......................Belle and Blade pulled out and has been thinking of bailing out of the wargaming shows; if you go on YouTube, you can watch 99% of the movies he sells on your laptop, tablet, Iphone or whatever the newest gadget is to watch movies, not sure what the point of paying 30.00 or 40.00 is for a movie these days when you can watch them anytime you want for free.
Just another example of how times are changing.
Like Andreas said, this show is unique in that you have toy soldiers, model figures, a huge exhibit area and other vendors selling modeling supplies and diorama aids, plus it's a two day show and is somewhat of a social event as well, you just don't get that at too many other shows.
Brad and Dennis and their club IMO do a superb job of presenting and promoting this show, as does Bill Lango who runs Hackensack and Don Peilin who used to run OTSN, I am sure the new owners will do just fine.
These three shows are for me the "Big Three", not to be missed if you are a serious collector
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It was nice to see everyone and meet a few new people in person at the show!
Very appreciative of Tom working with me on our tables since this was an all new event for me and Treefrog.
Now on to our next upcoming shows......
Julie
Very appreciative of Tom working with me on our tables since this was an all new event for me and Treefrog.
Now on to our next upcoming shows......
Julie
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Ted's website is still up, perhaps he hasn't had a chance to change it. He will still sell his own brand of soldiers, which is great, because he makes some very unique Western and Civil War items. I have an American Indian warrior and a Civil War baseball set and if you collect Trophy, his things fit very well with Trophy.
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Julie and I had a great time visiting with everyone, it was nice to catch up with old friends including Louis, Brad, Zach, Brad, Andy, Andreas as well as new ones - the Balls, Revwarbuff and many I have forgotten to mention I am sure! Great group of folks and all in all a good show. Friday was fast and furious, Saturday a little slower.
TD
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My experience at the show was a good one. I have no complaints whatsoever, except that many vendors have retired, closed shop, etc., like George has mentioned. Brad James (theBaron here on the forum) and his organization do an excellent job with this show!!
Every show in the US is distinct in its own way and this show has its own uniqueness which Andreas has alluded to already. What sets this show apart from the others is the painters/sculptors/modelers competition in the exhibit area. To see folks come from all over the world and compete is amazing. The works they bring are one of a kind and you get to see top rate, connoisseur type pieces in person. These are truly works of art that you don't necessarily see at other shows around the country.
I have attended this show for 8 years and always do the 2nd day (Saturday) as that seems to have the most to offer. Andreas and I meet up first thing and shop around all the tables, speak to the dealers and get the latest hobby news from everyone. George from Minuteman is a great source of info and a wonderful dealer. I'm sure you've seen his tables and the tremendous amount of work he and Larry put into the set ups. An outstanding sight to see in person.
A bunch of us do lunch and then come back to take our time viewing the fine art pieces in the exhibit area. A great experience if you ask me. Yes, our world is changing (when isn't it?) and those changes spill over into the hobby and the shows we attend. But in spite of all the twists and turns in the toy soldier world, this show provides a constant stream of delight. I can't say enough good about it.
Lastly, life is about relationships and there are a lot of fine people in our hobby. Finding great deals at a vendor's table or seeing all those superb miniatures crafted and painted by the masters in the hobby doesn't compare with the people you meet, especially the Treefroggers. Meeting Julie from Treefrog for the first time was nice. As was meeting Tom, who was assisting at the TF table. Catching up with Zach, George, Larry, Brad and Andreas always makes the time well spent. I regret having missed Louis, Brad (Jazzeum), and Mike on Friday but perhaps one year I'll be able to attend both days of the show.
I'll post some pics real soon.
Mark
Every show in the US is distinct in its own way and this show has its own uniqueness which Andreas has alluded to already. What sets this show apart from the others is the painters/sculptors/modelers competition in the exhibit area. To see folks come from all over the world and compete is amazing. The works they bring are one of a kind and you get to see top rate, connoisseur type pieces in person. These are truly works of art that you don't necessarily see at other shows around the country.
I have attended this show for 8 years and always do the 2nd day (Saturday) as that seems to have the most to offer. Andreas and I meet up first thing and shop around all the tables, speak to the dealers and get the latest hobby news from everyone. George from Minuteman is a great source of info and a wonderful dealer. I'm sure you've seen his tables and the tremendous amount of work he and Larry put into the set ups. An outstanding sight to see in person.
A bunch of us do lunch and then come back to take our time viewing the fine art pieces in the exhibit area. A great experience if you ask me. Yes, our world is changing (when isn't it?) and those changes spill over into the hobby and the shows we attend. But in spite of all the twists and turns in the toy soldier world, this show provides a constant stream of delight. I can't say enough good about it.
Lastly, life is about relationships and there are a lot of fine people in our hobby. Finding great deals at a vendor's table or seeing all those superb miniatures crafted and painted by the masters in the hobby doesn't compare with the people you meet, especially the Treefroggers. Meeting Julie from Treefrog for the first time was nice. As was meeting Tom, who was assisting at the TF table. Catching up with Zach, George, Larry, Brad and Andreas always makes the time well spent. I regret having missed Louis, Brad (Jazzeum), and Mike on Friday but perhaps one year I'll be able to attend both days of the show.
I'll post some pics real soon.
Mark
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Mark,
Thanks for all the great photos!^&cool^&cool Wish I could have been there Saturday to meet you as well.
Regards,
Louis
Thanks for all the great photos!^&cool^&cool Wish I could have been there Saturday to meet you as well.
Regards,
Louis
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Thanks very much for your kind words, Mark, and regarding the experience to be at a show in person, I agree completely and could not have expressed it nearly as well and as clearly as you do. It's great to see you and the rest of the people in person, that I know from the forum. Louis, I'm sorry I missed you, but that illustrates one downside for me--being a member of the show staff, I don't get to see everyone and everything that I'd like to.
Speaking of meeting people through the show, I'd like to share this story with you all. Friday afternoon, after we closed the show for the day and before getting the hospitality suite ready, I went with Scott Hershbell (oldtrousers here in the forum) and Dennis Sosna to the Wegman's down the road, to get dinner. As we headed in to the cafe to find a table, I saw a gentleman in what looked like a Royal Artillery uniform circa 1775, enjoying his supper. I went over and asked pardon for interrupting his meal, saying that I couldn't help noticing his uniform, but it looked like the Royal Artillery, and I asked if he were a re-enactor. He replied that it was actually the 1st Pennsylvania Artillery, and that he had just come from a visit to a local school, where he held a talk on the Revolutionary War, and he portrayed a black veteran who had lived in Philadelphia (Conshohocken, actually), named Ned Hector. Hector was a freeman, a teamster by profession, and when the war broke out, he volunteered. He served throughout the war, and was responsible for saving his battery from capture at the Battle of Brandywine. He survived the war and lived to relative old age. Like so many veterans of the Continental Army, he had his fight to get a pension, which he eventually received. Today, there is a Hector Street in Conshohocken, named in his memory.
Well, we introduced ourselves, making the acquaintance of Mr. Noah Lewis, re-enactor. He portrays Ned Hector, but also focuses his presentations on people of color who served, on both sides, in the Revolutionary War, not only black people, whether born free or slave, but also American Indians. He explained that this is a way for him to reach kids who might not otherwise have any interest at all in the war, and what it meant and means for them today.
We explained that we were members of a figure club, holding our annual show at the Valley Forge convention center. We had a nice chat about our respective hobbies, and also talked about whether it would be possible to depict Ned Hector in miniature. Mr. Lewis was particularly interested in that idea, too. So I invited him to come to the show on Saturday and have a look around, and we'd appreciate it particularly if he'd appear in uniform and if he'd mind talking to the patrons. He said he would have to check his schedule, but he would see. We parted and went our ways for the evening.
Well, I was delighted to hear someone say during the day on Saturday that "there was a guy walking around in a Revolutionary War uniform" and I saw that Mr. Lewis took us up on our offer. I caught up with him at Imrie-Risley's table, where he was engrossed with their RevWar catalog. He had gotten a lot of questions about his uniform and kit, and got to talk with a good number of patrons. I invited him back anytime he'd like, and any of his fellow re-enactors.
Here's a photo of Mr. Lewis in his full kit:
and he was kind enough to agree to a photo with me:
(Yes, I have put on weight. I haven't been able to get out on the road with my bike yet this season.)
This is just another example of the serendipitous nature of our hobby and the community it reflects. Sure, we meet people through online forums, but it doesn't replace being there and meeting face-to-face.
Prost!
Brad