James Martin / Waltham Wookiee

[edd_jedi]

I'm very sorry to let you all know that forum member James Martin AKA Waltham Wookiee has sadly passed away. I have known James for a number of years and met him many times at events and socials. He was well liked within the hobbies social groups, and will be a big loss. I also have a couple of MOCs that came from him, which will now hold a special place in my collection.

RIP James, I'm sure you will all join me in offering sincere condolences to his friends and family.

 

[mr_palitoy]

Proper gutted. James was a great collecting friend. Saw him on many star wars socials in Fordingbridge, Redditch and various celebrations to name just a few.

We collected helix at around the same time together and I was lucky enough to get first dibs on his collection when he moved it on a couple of years ago. These pieces will have a special place now.

I also got to see his trilogo and Chewbacca collections before he moved those on and moved into action force.

I think my best story involving James was the infamous old Rosie night in Ringwood where I fell asleep in the curry house and can't remember most of the night. He found me locked out of the White Star were we were staying at half one in he morning, unable to speak and about to wet myself as I couldn't work out how to get back in as they had locked the doors. Anyway, James ensured I got back to my room ok. Much appreciated fella!

I also had the pleasure of having him stay with us for several weeks when he was in London doing his barbers apprenticeship. A gentlemen and a top bloke.

RIP James

 

[Snaketibe]

What tragic news. I may not have known him personally, but this is still a very sad thing to hear.

My sincere condolences to all his friends and family.

Rest in peace.

 

[x-pack]

He was a good fella. I didn't know James personally but he was one of those chaps who would come up and say hello at events. I remember him from Farthest From. One of the lads 8)

 

[Pomse2001]

I do not remember I have ever writen or talked with James, but I have seen some of his threads and pictures of his great collection.

RIP James

and my sincere condolences to his friends and family

 

[SublevelStudios]

He put up one hell of a fight - took a lot of strength and courage to do that and it appeared at one stage he looked like he's won, or had certainly got the upper hand.

Still have the SWFUK mug he did for the forum a few years ago. He always did some cool swag for Celebrations! Remember that VME tool he did as a bottle opener?

I helped him put together his Helix run and there was a time we messaged each other almost daily, but over time he slipped away from Star Wars and went after Action Force.

So sad to see anyone go before their time but even moreso when it's someone you knew.

RIP James.

 

[Darth Bobby]

Incredibly sad news. Met him many times at the meet ups and various events. He sold me one of my very first MOCs. I heard that he was poorly but imagined he'd be okay. Rest in peace James.

 

[Cazza]

Thanks for the heads up, Edd. Really sad news. I didn't know James, but he always came across as a really nice guy. Way, way too young :( My thoughts are with his family.

 

[UKS]

He had one of the best AF/Joe collections I have seen online. So many very hard to get MOC Hasbro AFs.

Very sad.

 

[Mini99]

Unbelievably sad news.
I had met and spoke with James at a few FF and toy fairs a really nice guy.
He did a payment plan so that I could add a MOC to my collection that will now hold memories of him, and of course the SWFUK Christmas tee shirt he designed a few years ago.
RIP.

 

[Grant_C]

Absolutely gutted. :cry:

 

[tobedesu]

RIP.
Just saw this on instagram.
I never knew him personally, only through being on here, and I think he had a stall at a couple of Echo Lives.

 

[Clarkspie&chips]

I met James at a few Farthest From's and he was always easy to approach and have a chat about any old guff.
I had no idea he was ill so this has come as a real shock.

RIP Waltham Wookiee

 

[Ruby2511]

Very sad news, my condolences to his friends and family at this sad time.

 

[TheJabbaWookie]

That is very sad news. Didn't realise he had been ill. I never had the opportunity to meet him but saw the photos of the London meets he attended. RIP

 

[grinchy]

very sad news, i didn't know him, but its always sad when a fellow collector passes, way to young, thoughts are with his friends and family

 

[Andyclarke]

RIP buddy. My 12 back DSC came from James, which will now mean a lot more.
Very nice bloke indeed and was nice to share a passion of toys outside of Star Wars too.
Sad day for the community. :(

 

[poncho]

Sad indeed. Never nice seeing someone pass at relatively young age. R.I.P

 

[PIGCITY]

Really sad news to hear. I met James about 20 years ago when he was a skateboarding extra on a TV show I was working on. Really friendly dude from the off we then reconnected through the forum and our skating connections. Chatted about Star Wars, music and skateboarding over the years truly gutted he lost his battle.

Rest in peace fella and keep riding that board wherever you are

Dave

 

[Alisdairmac]

This is sad. I didn't really know him but had bought a few things from him and chatted on messenger. I found him so friendly and helpful and quite happy to offer advice and pointers to someone like me who doesn't know very much

 

[Palifan]

That's really sad to hear as I remembered meeting him at the last FF and enjoyed seeing his posts on here. I can't say that I knew him really but he always came across as a very decent person and it's a sad loss for us on here as well as all of his family and friends.

RIP James :cry:

Ian

 

[momike]

Met James at echo live once when he was selling his tri logo carded and spoke to him briefly and thought him to be a really sound lad.....rip james

 

[Michael Sith]

Very sad to hear, I didn't know James personally, but he was obviously a well regarded guy so sad to hear of a passing way too young.

My heart goes out to family and friends, rest in peace James

 

[MrGudz]

Just like to add my condolences as well. I didn't know James either but saw him at various Farthest Froms. Incredibly sad news...

 

[Joe]

Really sad news to see today. I spoke to James on and off for years, we used to talk about Trilogos and he put together an incredible collection. Had the pleasure of meeting him at Farthest from and Celebration. Always had a smile, genuine big kid who gave more to collecting than most. Still drink out of my SWF mug daily, not sure whether to retire it out of respect or keep using it now :(

I know some of the SWF guys were extremely close to James. Nick, Ben, Rich, Simon, Jason, Jez, Grant, Simon, Dave, Pete, Stu - I'm so very sorry, my sincere condolences to you all x

RIP James, I'm so sorry I never managed to find you any Action Force comic art last year when we last spoke :(

 

[Black Falcon]

Sad news to hear today. James MTFBWY

- Graham

 

[benny100]

Very sad, only messaged him a few times but he seemed like a genuinely good guy

 

[Robstyley]

Man that sucks, sad to hear this :( James was a great guy. Didn't know him well but remember having a beer and chatting with him at FF's and Celebration. He had a superb collection and was very knowledgeable. I knew he was ill but thought he'd beaten it. Real sorry to all his good friends on here. RIP x

 

[steve obi wan]

Very sad news about James , I have known him for over 5 years , a straight talking guy , we meet up a few times and discussed Palitoy and Chewbacca , spend the day at Celebration .

He bought me this for Christmas a couple of years ago for the SWFUK Secret Santa

James RIP buddy

 

[sith-smith]

Very sad news. He was a regular at Farthest From and it was always a pleasure stopping to have a chat with him at every show.

He will most definitely be sorely missed. :cry: