Reb's version of the London Show (1 Viewer)

[UKReb]

Hi Guys

Just got back from a pretty wild-weekend in the Capital, I'll just post you a few more pics but no repeats of Kevin's and UKBOD's previous posts.

Start of the Campaign 09-30hrs leave the hotel at Westminster to grab a cab heading East to Russell Square while Mrs Reb grabs one heading West to Regent Street accompanied by utterances from both "......and don't spend too much". Both our comments were a waste of breath and effort.

Arrived booked in and apparently was the first to ask for a tree-frog identification badge as the poor lady had to go and find them. Headed to K&C quarter and had a long chat with Tony about The Thin Red Line (superb figures) as they have already been posted I'll give my pics a miss. Tony introduced me to McKenna and his very charming lady had a great discussion on Americans and the Alamo amongst many other things, also on behalf of all you I thanked him for his outstanding travelogues he posts here. Thanks guys I really enjoyed our hilarious chat and meeting you both.

On to my old pals at TMTerrain Pictures speak for themselves as I'm sure you will recognise most of the figures the scratch built dios are all David's work

 

[UKReb]

This beauty was set up at Maison Militaire-superb dio of Romans and Germanics....wont tell you the price....you wouldn't believe me.

 

[UKReb]

Next up a few more shots of the excellent display at the Little Legion stand especially for my old chum Joe (The Lt or is it The Colonel???????)

 

[UKReb]

I know this one has been shown but I consider this figure the best I have ever seen from Britain's-and I have close on 500 of their metal figures- This was a world exclusive sneak preview limited to 200 pieces worldwide described as New Highly Detailed Range. Guys it sure is!!!!

 

[UKReb]

These caught my eye especially the Retreat from Moscow laid out in the mini-dios Excellent figures- now if they could only make a Fredericksburg ACW set with Rebs and Yanks in full winter coats!!!!!

 

[UKReb]

These next two are for the Western fans on here who whinge a bit that manufacturers dont do "cowboys" anymore. These little fellahs almost had me buying a few and yeah! that gallows actually works with a fully drop down trapdoor. Brilliant and the stall-holder -rightly so-was really proud of these and they drew a pretty large chunk of collectors. There just maybe something in the discussions we have had here on the forum that these little guys are indeed the gap in the eras.

 

[UKReb]

End of campaign
1430hrs Back at base camp, yours truly with two fairly heavy bags (7 mounted troops)-lady Reb with 8 bags, quick calculation arrived at the conclusion that she spent the most which cost her an Italian meal with wine later that evening in Soho. Well that was the deal.

But I tell you what guys......it was a near run thing..Shhhhhhh!

Reb

 

[Rob]

Excellants pics and report Reb,thanks for posting them.Looks like you came away with lots of goodies.Love the Little Legion new stuff.

Rob

 

[Spitfrnd]

Good stuff and brilliant photos Reb. You have made be jealous. The LL figures look great and you even showed some of the First Legion figures I am waiting for (so that's where that order went). Does Conte put in an appearance there?

 

[UKReb]

Good stuff and brilliant photos Reb. You have made be jealous. The LL figures look great and you even showed some of the First Legion figures I am waiting for (so that's where that order went). Does Conte put in an appearance there?

Maison Militaire is normally the only UK dealer to carry Conte, I was after some of their Alamo figures but Ken had none and raised his eye-brows as we discussed Richard Conte's "stock distribution and back-ordering system" yeah I got the idea from him that it's practically non-existent.
He was very low on every series and said that he had disappointed a lot of customers who had ordered sets at the March show hoping to pick them up today.
I'm still a Conte exponent, however, his customer care/service for back orders really is crap.
Reb

 

[Spitfrnd]

Yes, well you know I am an avid Conte fan but I am fast discovering there is much "back" and not much "order" in that term as applied.

 

[Louis A. Cortez]

I'm with you Reb. I love Conte figures but I hate the wait and the poor distribution service. I have learned to look elsewhere for my needs until the COnte figures actually come out. I do not wait and hold off anymore.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thanks for the report Reb, looks like you and your lady wife had a great time in London. Do you remember the name of the company that was selling the Western series ?

 

[UKReb]

Thanks for the report Reb, looks like you and your lady wife had a great time in London. Do you remember the name of the company that was selling the Western series ?

White Tower Miniatures- new to me.

London is the greatest city in the world to have a great time (with perhaps the exception of San Francisco) but it can be expensive for tourists, it sure helps to be a native and know where to stay, shop and eat..

Reb

 

[Rob]

What i love about London is that you are always so close to so much History,just around the corner theres something else to see.

Rob

 

[damian]

This beauty was set up at Maison Militaire-superb dio of Romans and Germanics....wont tell you the price....you wouldn't believe me.

I would guess about 2500 quid.
Come on you can tell us we are all sitting down
Regards
Damian

 

[damian]

End of campaign
1430hrs Back at base camp, yours truly with two fairly heavy bags (7 mounted troops)-lady Reb with 8 bags, quick calculation arrived at the conclusion that she spent the most which cost her an Italian meal with wine later that evening in Soho. Well that was the deal.


But I tell you what guys......it was a near run thing..Shhhhhhh!

Reb

Damm it all
I really do love London especially in the summer.
Thanks for posting Reb

 

[The Lt.]

Knew you wouldn't let me down Reb you came across again thanks buddy...The Lt.

 

[Spitfrnd]

I would guess about 2500 quid.
Come on you can tell us we are all sitting down
Regards
Damian

That Roman / Germanic scene is spectacular, I have seen it somewhere on the web I think but I can't place it. Can you give us the details mate?

 

[Wraith]

Thanks for the report and photos Bob, much appreciated.

Simon