OTSN for a rookie (1 Viewer)

[Sentaapua]

I just arrived back home this morning after 4 magical days in Chicago! This was my first show, and I must say that I hope it will be the first of others to come. As a collector who lives far from the US/Europe/Asia & Oceania TS world, I just can’t express how thrilled I am with the opportunity to witness the ultimate event of our hobby. Before arriving, I was excited imagining the abundance of toy soldiers I would see, with all the products I would find there, the new releases, the hard to find retired…

Frankly, that’s nothing compared to what really fascinated me: the people! What a unique bunch of great people I was privileged to interact with! How nice it was to discover the face behind those avatars and to be surprised to find a fantastic individual, sharing ideas and views in conversations that only started with TS, but evolved to all kinds of different subjects! I want to thank all those whom I met for the special moments I lived while in the Show.

For other collectors like me who live in distant places of this fabulous planet I have only one word: at least once take the trip, and see how wonderful it feels to be amongst so many who share the same passion! The show and people are unique and real, but the feelings and memories it generates are universal and surreal…!

A big thank you for all those I had the pleasure to meet!

I couldn’t be happier….

Carlos

 

[Raider]

It was very nice meeting you Friday night Carlos.Glad you enjoyed your time at the show.I look forward to the show every year,this was my 10th year,and I still have as much fun as the first time I ever attended!!! Jason

 

[TomNT]

I just arrived back home this morning after 4 magical days in Chicago! This was my first show, and I must say that I hope it will be the first of others to come. As a collector who lives far from the US/Europe/Asia & Oceania TS world, I just can’t express how thrilled I am with the opportunity to witness the ultimate event of our hobby. Before arriving, I was excited imagining the abundance of toy soldiers I would see, with all the products I would find there, the new releases, the hard to find retired…

Frankly, that’s nothing compared to what really fascinated me: the people! What a unique bunch of great people I was privileged to interact with! How nice it was to discover the face behind those avatars and to be surprised to find a fantastic individual, sharing ideas and views in conversations that only started with TS, but evolved to all kinds of different subjects! I want to thank all those whom I met for the special moments I lived while in the Show.

For other collectors like me who live in distant places of this fabulous planet I have only one word: at least once take the trip, and see how wonderful it feels to be amongst so many who share the same passion! The show and people are unique and real, but the feelings and memories it generates are universal and surreal…!

A big thank you for all those I had the pleasure to meet!

I couldn’t be happier….

Carlos

Glad you had a nice time Carlos. Even though my distance to the TS world in Oz is not as great as you're distance to the TS world, I also live a fair distance from my nearest TS shop and mates in the TS world. I treasure the time when I visit them and I hope to one day experience the magic of Chicago and also the Texas TS show someday.

Tom

 

[HAWKEYE]

i just arrived back home this morning after 4 magical days in chicago! This was my first show, and i must say that i hope it will be the first of others to come. As a collector who lives far from the us/europe/asia & oceania ts world, i just can’t express how thrilled i am with the opportunity to witness the ultimate event of our hobby. Before arriving, i was excited imagining the abundance of toy soldiers i would see, with all the products i would find there, the new releases, the hard to find retired…

frankly, that’s nothing compared to what really fascinated me: The people! What a unique bunch of great people i was privileged to interact with! How nice it was to discover the face behind those avatars and to be surprised to find a fantastic individual, sharing ideas and views in conversations that only started with ts, but evolved to all kinds of different subjects! I want to thank all those whom i met for the special moments i lived while in the show.

For other collectors like me who live in distant places of this fabulous planet i have only one word: At least once take the trip, and see how wonderful it feels to be amongst so many who share the same passion! The show and people are unique and real, but the feelings and memories it generates are universal and surreal…!

A big thank you for all those i had the pleasure to meet!

I couldn’t be happier….

Carlos

hi carlos, it was great meeting you the other nite, hopefully when you come over the next time i will have more time. You are a pretty interesting fellow with alot of depth. Hell you fit right in with all the other boys. I hope you found some treasure that has been alluding you for a few years. I saw some of michael's planes briefly. Wow i really loked that desert ju 52. Anyhow, keep in touch. Take care greg

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Carlos,

Great to hear that you enjoyed the event, met many of the members of the forum we talk on a regular basis to...but never see......:smile2:I need to follow your steps and at least once also be at the event!:salute:::salute::
My expectations have just grown even more now!
Cheers
Luiz aka Artillery_Crazy

Glad you had a nice time Carlos. Even though my distance to the TS world in Oz is not as great as you're distance to the TS world, I also live a fair distance from my nearest TS shop and mates in the TS world. I treasure the time when I visit them and I hope to one day experience the magic of Chicago and also the Texas TS show someday.

Tom

I just arrived back home this morning after 4 magical days in Chicago! This was my first show, and I must say that I hope it will be the first of others to come. As a collector who lives far from the US/Europe/Asia & Oceania TS world, I just can’t express how thrilled I am with the opportunity to witness the ultimate event of our hobby. Before arriving, I was excited imagining the abundance of toy soldiers I would see, with all the products I would find there, the new releases, the hard to find retired…

Frankly, that’s nothing compared to what really fascinated me: the people! What a unique bunch of great people I was privileged to interact with! How nice it was to discover the face behind those avatars and to be surprised to find a fantastic individual, sharing ideas and views in conversations that only started with TS, but evolved to all kinds of different subjects! I want to thank all those whom I met for the special moments I lived while in the Show.

For other collectors like me who live in distant places of this fabulous planet I have only one word: at least once take the trip, and see how wonderful it feels to be amongst so many who share the same passion! The show and people are unique and real, but the feelings and memories it generates are universal and surreal…!

A big thank you for all those I had the pleasure to meet!

I couldn’t be happier….

Carlos

 

[mafunzalo]

A miserable drive there, a miserable drive home, ate too much, drank too much, slept too little, wish I would've sold more and bought less. CAN'T WAIT TILL I DO IT ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!! Favorite things about 2014: K&C's upcoming Kelly's Heroes figures and those two really cute girls working for Crown Toy Soldiers.