Star Wars Vintage Collectors Day @ All The Cool Stuff

[Black Falcon]

Would love to come to this, but it's the same day as another show up north, so I'm not sure yet.
- Graham

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

What show is that Graham?

 

[David Tree]

Would love to come to this, but it's the same day as another show up north, so I'm not sure yet.
- Graham

Shame on you Graham


An events page has been created on Facebook for those that use it: http://www.facebook.com/events/427850070586453/

Dave

 

[BlueDog]

Hey David,

Will someone be taking photos to document the day as I'm sure a lot of members that can't make it would love to see how it all goes down.

Cheers Ryan

 

[Grant_C]

Are there any more updates for this?

Cheers

 

[airjedijamie]

cool ive been invited to this and said i was going so it just a swop shop is it only vintage stuff or not because i got a few bits of gentle giant and side show just sittng around

 

[David Tree]

Are there any more updates for this?

Cheers

there's a logo

actually working on releasing more of the details this week http://www.farthestfrom.com and will put updates here and also start to plug on other forum sites too.
Remember this is a kick-off for something to continue and build strength to strength as a platform for vintage, so if anyone has any feasible ideas or suggestions, then don't be afraid to say.

Dave

 

[David Tree]

oh and can't remember if it has been mentioned here or not, but there will be a limited Farthest From trading card set to collect for the show, the first series will be 12 cards creating a composite image. Not all 12 cards will be available at the first show, but they will be available to collect through a variety of opportunities (ie. attendance of panel, participation in exhibit, contribution to event etc).

 

[Grant_C]

That palitoy presentation sounds real cool. I'd love to check that out.

 

[Christian]

The logo looks great Dave! Must get some information to you for the website ASAP.

Just a quick update that I will - along with a lots of vintage SW (Loose, MOC, Vehicles, Playsets...) - have various different MOC & loose figure acrylic cases as well as our new range of acrylic display steps (risers) for loose figures.

I look forward to meeting many fellow forumites and generally just having a bloody good laff!

Cheers,
Christian

 

[jedi_masters]

Love that logo Dave, very stricking!!

Not long to go now, cant wait for the 23rd to come. So long as someone has a Tri Logo Yoda for sale i'll be happy!!! :lol:

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Very Nice Logo Dave! I love it!

Congrats on a 1000 posts Chris! Youre a Jedi Mastern just like Yoda is now :lol: :lol:

 

[Grant_C]

Just booked time off work for this. Guess I'm coming. Really looking forward to meeting some of you guys after a year of these schnickles.

Is there places to stay or shall I bring a tent? Could always slice a tauntaun open.

 

[jedi_masters]

There's loads of B+B's int he area Grant, Im hopefully looking at staying the Saturday night as well. Will let you know what I find.

 

[David Tree]

The logo looks great Dave! Must get some information to you for the website ASAP.

Just a quick update that I will - along with a lots of vintage SW (Loose, MOC, Vehicles, Playsets...) - have various different MOC & loose figure acrylic cases as well as our new range of acrylic display steps (risers) for loose figures.

I look forward to meeting many fellow forumites and generally just having a bloody good laff!

Cheers,
Christian

defo as I've cobbled this together so far: http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/FA...GW-Acrylic-Displays__c-p-0-0-249-255-258.aspx

give me a bell too if you get the chance, need to talk to you about the pop-up exhibit

 

[David Tree]

Thanks for the good feedback on the logo guys

B&B wise, I can make a list of numbers etc if that helps folk?

In addition, any suggestions for the theme for the User-Contributed Exhibit? We need to pick a theme, but one that hopefully everyone can contribute to the better (plus means more people will get the trading card associated to contributing to it too - ooo did I give that one away?)

Dave

 

[Caswellbot]

Nice one Dave. How about the weird and wonderful as a theme?

People could bring items from their collections that are strange, bizarre, interesting curios. It might help spark up conversation and get a little more info. On items they may not have encountered before?

 

[Grant_C]

David- are you open to suggestions for the day or have I misunderstood.

 

[ODB]

Thanks for the good feedback on the logo guys

B&B wise, I can make a list of numbers etc if that helps folk?

Dave

Ow ow, I know this one:

Theres The Crown on 01425 652 552
The Ship on 01425 654 371
A bit further out is the Augustus John on 01425 652 098
The posh one The Three Lions on 01425 652489

For ideas how about the toy I played with the most.

 

[Jez]

any suggestions for the theme for the User-Contributed Exhibit? We need to pick a theme, but one that hopefully everyone can contribute to the better

Dave

Nice one Dave. How about the weird and wonderful as a theme?

People could bring items from their collections that are strange, bizarre, interesting curios. It might help spark up conversation and get a little more info. On items they may not have encountered before?

I like this idea, i like it a lot, but i fear that i and maybe others couldn't really contribute well, as i don't feel that i have anything really weird or wonderful.

Dave[/quote]

For ideas how about the toy I played with the most.[/quote]

Again, nice idea, i could contribute to this one.

How about the item i never had as a kid, but now i do have as a big kid!

 

[Caswellbot]

I think you are right Jez. Its all about trying to include as many people as possble after all.

 

[itfciain]

"How about the item i never had as a kid, but now i do have as a big kid!"

Big thumbs up for this - although I could be there all day as I have 100s more toys now thatn I did when I was a kid

 

[Jez]

"How about the item i never had as a kid, but now i do have as a big kid!"

Big thumbs up for this - although I could be there all day as I have 100s more toys now thatn I did when I was a kid

Simple "The item I always wanted as a kid, and now I'm a big kid I've finally got it"

Although we may just have a room full of AT ATs! That in itself would look cool though!.

 

[Caswellbot]

It sounds good to me. However seeing as I was born the year Jedi came out, I might have to erm wing it? :lol:

 

[Jez]

Fair point Chris.

Maybe to give us diversity, what about "The item that means the most to me"

This could enable the earlier idea of "Weird & Wonderful" but add a variety of other sentimental stuff from beater Klaatu MOCs, grubby AT AT Commanders, various ships and vehicles to foreign stuff and prototypes.

Everyone can contribute, not just those over 35!

 

[jedi_masters]

Fair point Chris.

Maybe to give us diversity, what about "The item that means the most to me"

This could enable the earlier idea of "Weird & Wonderful" but add a variety of other sentimental stuff from beater Klaatu MOCs, grubby AT AT Commanders, various ships and vehicles to foreign stuff and prototypes.

Everyone can contribute, not just those over 35!

This sounds better to me as I agree with Chris, I was born in 1984. I could easily bring something that means the most to me, rather than something I had as a kid.

 

[Christian]

I like the idea's for the display so far a lot.

Here's one, and this has a nod towards Dave's UK flavour re the Palitoy presentation, I've thought of: SW Items bought in the UK with UK price stickers still attached.

Dave - will call you later today mate.

Cheers,
Christian

 

[Jez]

Hi Christian, another good idea, but does that rule out stuff not in packaging: Loose figures, Ships, Playsets and vehicles?

Unfortunately non of my MOCs have UK prices stickers, but having said that maybe i'll be buying one on the 23rd! :lol:

I'm still on the fence as to using a B&B or having an early start on Sunday.

 

[David Tree]

David- are you open to suggestions for the day or have I misunderstood.

yeah, we need to pick a theme in advance so everyone knows what to bring

 

[David Tree]

revealed for the first time here, two exclusives for Farthest From.

First up, as part of an ongoing series, there will be a limited trading card set to collect. 12 cards in the first set (first four available at the first show), each trading card will be connected to Farthest From, either by sponsor or topic/ theme from a show. The rear of the trading card will form a larger picture when all 12 cards are placed together.

The first four cards will be available at the show on the 23rd and will be issued out at various points, or contribution to the show.
(200 sets total, image below is not final artwork)

The second is a t-shirt available only at Farthest From and will be available for pre-order only in adult sizes of small, medium, large, XL, XXL for £15.00 each.
A slight twist on an old favourite:

10 years down the line, you can prove you were there back in the day