Hi. Anybody going to BP fair at Sandown next Saturday? I went last time and it wasn't too bad. There's a few vintage bits scattered around on stalls that you have to search for but Jim Stevensons stall is always pretty good!
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Hey lee, ill be there on Saturday with my good friend ed. We should meet up if you're going. I'm always there buddy. I quite like Sandown. It's a proper toy fair.
Nice one Chris!
I'm taking my 6 year old this time. Last time there was loads of modern mocs at 3 for £10 so it should be interesting! He's cool though, a proper little Star Wars fan!
I've got Eds mobile number from last time when he asked me to look for a few bits. I'll give you guys a text when I'm around. It'll be good to chat.
Cheers
Lee
I'm taking my 6 year old this time. Last time there was loads of modern mocs at 3 for £10 so it should be interesting! He's cool though, a proper little Star Wars fan!
I've got Eds mobile number from last time when he asked me to look for a few bits. I'll give you guys a text when I'm around. It'll be good to chat.
Cheers
Lee
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Defo. Lee sounds good mate! Looking forward to it. Im sure your boy will have a great time. There something for everyone at Sandown. Like I said, it's a great toy fair and one of those ones where you literally never know whats going to turn up!
Give us a bell on the day and well make sure we meet you.
Chris. 8)
Give us a bell on the day and well make sure we meet you.
Chris. 8)
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Only just spotted this one!
I am really looking forward to going to sandown, it's my first one and it will be nice to try something different (only been to mem at the NEC)
Definitely have to meet up Lee! Send me a text when you get there buddy.
Ed
I am really looking forward to going to sandown, it's my first one and it will be nice to try something different (only been to mem at the NEC)
Definitely have to meet up Lee! Send me a text when you get there buddy.
Ed
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Is this a Saturday only thing or is it the whole weekend? I would show my face but have to work on Saturday's 
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Yeah its a Saturday only event unfortunately
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Oh well, I'm always missing these things...
Have fun
Have fun
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All set for tomorrow! Looking forward to meeting up with everyone and hopefully finding a bargain 
Question: What's the best prep for a toy fair?
Answer: Seeing the most phenomenal three pack collection in person and watching the theatrical edit of star wars with "mr three pack" himself- Chris
Question: What's the best prep for a toy fair?
Answer: Seeing the most phenomenal three pack collection in person and watching the theatrical edit of star wars with "mr three pack" himself- Chris
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Keen to hear other peoples thoughts on this fair, I've been a few times before, as this is the nearest event to me.
I think Lee was right in his 1st post "There's a few vintage bits scattered around on stalls that you have to search for", I am excluding Jim Stevenson in that comment, as you can't miss his awesome stand.
I went to Sandown looking for MOC or MISB items, but have only bought something on 1 visit, so I suppose it depends on what you are looking for in terms of items, price & condition.
Will look out for any updates in the Latest Acquisitions thread to see if anyone picked up any nice items.
Sounds like a visit would have been worth while just to meet some other SWF members!
I think Lee was right in his 1st post "There's a few vintage bits scattered around on stalls that you have to search for", I am excluding Jim Stevenson in that comment, as you can't miss his awesome stand.
I went to Sandown looking for MOC or MISB items, but have only bought something on 1 visit, so I suppose it depends on what you are looking for in terms of items, price & condition.
Will look out for any updates in the Latest Acquisitions thread to see if anyone picked up any nice items.
Sounds like a visit would have been worth while just to meet some other SWF members!
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Well Ive been home a little while now but I had a good time. It was certainly great to meet up with Lee and Bram as I hadnt met them til today. It was also great to see some familiar faces in the likes of Ed and Ham. Ed actually drove down to mine last night and stayed here and we went together today. There wasn't tons of vintage but that tends to make people get creative and haggle more. I think you can do ok at these events but you are right Scottie there wasnt much.
Anyway, heres a couple of pics of us at Sandown today. Once again guys, great to see you all! 8)
IMAG1557 by Caswell2009, on Flickr
IMAG1560 by Caswell2009, on Flickr
Left to Right: Me, Bram, Lee and his Son, Ed, Ham and Ham's cousin who's name escapes me. (Apologies)
Highlight of the day: Vintage show and tell. Wow, there were some stonking pieces being viewed and discussed in that cafe area!!
Chris. 8)
Anyway, heres a couple of pics of us at Sandown today. Once again guys, great to see you all! 8)
IMAG1557 by Caswell2009, on Flickr
IMAG1560 by Caswell2009, on Flickr
Left to Right: Me, Bram, Lee and his Son, Ed, Ham and Ham's cousin who's name escapes me. (Apologies)
Highlight of the day: Vintage show and tell. Wow, there were some stonking pieces being viewed and discussed in that cafe area!!
Chris. 8)
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Just got home from the show and I must say I had a corking day. The vintage was thin on the ground- but perseverance paid off and there were some Billy bargains to be had
I had the pleasure of meeting up with a cracking bunch of lads. Im Still waiting to meet a comic-book-guy style geek at one of these shows :lol:
I'm always pleasantly surprised how sound you guys are lol.
The show and tell in the cafe was sick! There were dt figures left right and centre, an epic store display and a funny looking Jawa :lol: Simply epic.
For me the real draw of these shows is the social side. Today's show (with that in mind) is the best I have ever been to.
Roll on the next one!!!
I had the pleasure of meeting up with a cracking bunch of lads. Im Still waiting to meet a comic-book-guy style geek at one of these shows :lol:
I'm always pleasantly surprised how sound you guys are lol.
The show and tell in the cafe was sick! There were dt figures left right and centre, an epic store display and a funny looking Jawa :lol: Simply epic.
For me the real draw of these shows is the social side. Today's show (with that in mind) is the best I have ever been to.
Roll on the next one!!!
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Didn't see this thread until today and I went to the fair yesterday, though I didn't see any shady looking characters lurking about.
I've been to several of these fairs and this one was rather poor on the vintage front for me, it was summed up by seeing a beat up loose weaponless Dengar for £12.
I only walked away with a few Action Force figures for less than a tenner.
I've been to several of these fairs and this one was rather poor on the vintage front for me, it was summed up by seeing a beat up loose weaponless Dengar for £12.
I only walked away with a few Action Force figures for less than a tenner.
Great stuff. Looks like a blast 8)
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There is a pic of his stall here from Mem in Nov 2011
http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10738&start=75
http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10738&start=75
