Star Wars Vintage Collectors Day @ All The Cool Stuff

[Grant_C]

David,

I thought it was great. All positives from me.

One thing i would add and this is no way a criticism: I would have some sandwitches or rolls or burgers on the site. I was kind of hungry and didn't want to leave the site and miss something, even for 2 minutes. It could also help cover some costs and add to the budget.

I thought the arist was outstanding. Its a great idea to have a guest. Do you have access to any Star Wars guests?

Podcast was a great idea.

Palitoy talk was great.

Showcase 'Never make again' was great.

What about a competition. A raffle for a £1 each that would cover the price of a collectable?

I thought the whole thing was fantastic though. I have been to much bigger conventions/fares that have not been half as much fun.

I will definately come to the next, and am already looking forward to it.

Cheers,

Grant

 

[lee gray]

Raffle is a good idea.
The cake was a nice touch and luckily it looked like everyone got a piece.
A great kebab place just around the corner too which was good value. Bacon and sausage rolls could be a nice touch being cooked where the tuck shop was. Great crowd, always good meeting up as best part about these events and eventually working out who was who, and I did enjoy the palitoy presentation.

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Looks like you guys had a real blast! 8)

I am sorry if my previous post appeared rude too guys

Hey Dave How about holding the event 4 times a year

twice in the north and twice in the south :? . I am just thinking off the top of my head here is this even feasible? :?

 

[Lee77]

It was a great day Dave. The presentation was really good, as was the atmosphere and the people.
The food thing was the only downer. At one point Lee Grays Vlix was looking tempting!!, I was that hungry. I didn't want to leave incase I missed something. Apart from that, which is a minor thing, thank you and I can't wait for the next one.

Lee

 

[Dublinjeff]

Don't know how, but I'm only reading through this thread now..... :shock: that sounded like a brilliant day. Really wish there was something like that over here in Ireland. The last SW expo here wasn't half of what this seemed to be. Got to thinking now that I will travel to the next one when its organised... :lol: well if allowed........

 

[Jez]

Top day David, thanks a million.
Really interesting and really great fun.
Putting faces to names (or usernames) was handy as well.
A great set up and fantastic opportunity to wheel and deal.

Thanks also to the kind comments lads.
Hosting the three of you was my absolute pleasure.
I'll happily do the same next time

 

[sith-smith]

I had a great day. Always like going down to Fordingbridge as it is my family's home town, even better to get meet a load of people I've only ever chatted to online.

Was great day Dave. Well done mate.

 

[Starzone]

I have a few criticisms that I'd like to see addressed.

Firstly the venue ..it was too far from my house

Second the weather was poor, please make sure when booking next time you pick a day that will not be raining.

Third after just coming back from Celebration I was expecting to see a Slave Leia costume pageant, and while I did see one lady that looked like she had been tied up for a few years this was just not good enough.

Finally the poor quality of products on the stalls, I walked round for a good few hours and didn't see one Star Wars Bend-em .... Although in hindsight I guess I could have missed them and they got quickly snapped up before I got there!


Thanks
Darren

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

:lol:

 

[David Tree]

You're all dead on with food being available, it was one of the things that did not work out last minute.

I had asked the baker if they wanted run of the kitchen for tea, coffee, food in return for a fee towards costs, but last minute pulled out as think they didn't know what to expect and be left with stock on what would be the only day off for the week for them, however am sure next time something can be worked out, possibly like a pre-ordered lunch bag or something that they make in advance?

The raffle is a great idea, but if a certain number of tickets are not sold, it might not cover the cost of the prize?

Holding it further north I have no problems with, except someone else would have to organise, find venue, work logistics etc, whilst here is something I can manage with work. There's a reason it's called Farthest From

Guests are possible, but costs rocket with covering travel, food, accommodation and sometimes appearance fees. We're spoilt here in the UK for guests, but it is also a little over saturated with the same faces at each show. I'd like to see if a different kind of guest is possible? Maybe related, but not in the movie sense?

Another snag which didn't work out was Skype, which opens up a lot of possibility, there are a few ideas suggested with a few folk Stateside, which could make for a very interesting element, but equally Joe could be online to talk trilogy for example
Heaters were also down, which given the crap weather didn't help and I was not too happy with all the crap at the end of the hall looking like a bonfire pile too, but all in all these can and will hopefully be fixed for the next one

I'd love to see more on the discussion front, open panels, talks etc and totally happy or others to do this and get involved if they have an idea?
Common ground is always good for everyone to participate - like 'how did you get into collecting?', but individuals talking about the pockets of unique research and learning is fascinating to me too, say for example comics?

Hopefully folk are enriched from it, more enthused and open to new areas of collecting, there's so much stuff out there that is a challenge and usually cheaper than the toys too

Besides, some people have 4 out the 12 cards now, the OCD completist part of you will make you come back for the others

More suggestions/ ideas folk, someone said more of Jez's cake?


Dave

 

[David Tree]

I have a few criticisms that I'd like to see addressed.

Firstly the venue ..it was too far from my house

Second the weather was poor, please make sure when booking next time you pick a day that will not be raining.

Third after just coming back from Celebration I was expecting to see a Slave Leia costume pageant, and while I did see one lady that looked like she had been tied up for a few years this was just not good enough.

Finally the poor quality of products on the stalls, I walked round for a good few hours and didn't see one Star Wars Bend-em .... Although in hindsight I guess I could have missed them and they got quickly snapped up before I got there!


Thanks
Darren

Right, snow, bend ems and Gary in a gold bikini for the next one then


Hmmmmmmmmm flocked bend ems?.....

 

[itfciain]

You obviously didn't look to hard through my Modern boxes - I had botha Darth and Chewie bend-em - am amazed that I got to take them home :lol:

 

[jackabina]

Sounds brilliant. Really sorry I couldn't come Will next time :wink:
Next time, do a 'roadshow' starting in Norwich :|

 

[Joe]

Right, snow, bend ems and Gary in a gold bikini for the next one then

I was thinking of going till you said that!

 

[Christian]

Great to meet so many SW-FUKers (it's catching on!) as well as meeting some new people. Also what a joy to see so much vintage in one place for sale - a real throw back to the 'good old days' when small locals shows/sales used to be the norm.

Jez, Ian (Huge thanks to Ian for giving my daughter her first MOC Princess Leia!), James, Grant, Matt, Darren, Graham, Lee, Gary and of course our illustrious organising hero Dave - good to meet you all (and others who I've mistakenly omitted from the list) - here's hoping we can do it all again soon.

Recommendation - vintage auction next time perhaps? Also, considering the age we are all reaching some visitors (& dealers) have children so if there was something focused for the kids it might encourage more people to come as a family.

Regards,
Christian

 

[mr_palitoy]

Meeting fellow collectors and talking shop was one of the highlights of going for me (after the Palitoy presentation obviously). I tend to find my focus's are quite narrow these days so it's hard for me to pick up anything to buy at an event like this. I did get a copy of Coining a Galaxy from jedi news which was a great read on the train home.

Just what's been said on what could be better.

Location, I know a lot of people were put off by how far it was from the nearest train station, so somewhere more accessible would be good.

Food, some bacon sarnies would have been a god send. Cake was lovely!

Would love to see some more of these collector panel type presentations.



cheers Jason

 

[izzyblue]

Dave, what a great day, thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I'm glad I decided to make the detour on my way home from holiday :wink: It was pure coincidence I promise. Seeing all the vintage items on display and speaking to some of the members has really re-ignited my passion for the hobby. I thought the display was excellent but unfortunately I couldn't stick around as long as I would have liked, so I missed the talks etc. I would like to echo the sentiments of everybody in congratulating and thanking you and everybody else involved for all your hard work. I very much look forward to the next one. By the way I think your shop is fantastic.

Cheers

Anthony

 

[Black Falcon]

Thanks for organising the show Dave - we had fun!

I really enjoyed the panel talks especially your Palitoy one

- Graham

 

[flycasual]

Is there any chance I can see the presentation file? I would love to see it.

 

[David Tree]

Recommendation - vintage auction next time perhaps? Also, considering the age we are all reaching some visitors (& dealers) have children so if there was something focused for the kids it might encourage more people to come as a family.

Regards,
Christian

Auction is possible, but items need to be stumped up for it to happen, but it's certainly gives some good thoughts for it

Just what's been said on what could be better.

Location, I know a lot of people were put off by how far it was from the nearest train station, so somewhere more accessible would be good.

Food, some bacon sarnies would have been a god send. Cake was lovely!

Would love to see some more of these collector panel type presentations.



cheers Jason

Location is always going to be an issue, no matter where it is held. With the other shows I've learn't you can't please everyone all the time.
The pro's with where it is held is down to two things,
a) convenience for me in set up/ planning etc, a few good hours are put into it ahead of the show, and the easier it is from organisational perspective, the easier it is to pull off
b) cost

Food is a valid one, the baker was approached in hiring the kitchen in return for contribution towards costs, but at last minute pulled out due to resource, so one of the team hastily set up tea/ coffee etc, but that would have made things a lot easier for some, especially with the rain

Is there any chance I can see the presentation file? I would love to see it.

Sadly I won't be putting up the individual files, I was more than happy for folk to take pictures of the presentation/ film it, but access directly to the content won't be available at this point. A lot of time, effort and energy has gone into the research over the last 6 years which tie into a couple of projects beyond those that have been done already and I would not wish to take anything away from their impact for when they're ready

Dave

 

[Grant_C]

Yeah- big up for the forum, without it this wouldn't have happened.

Amen.

An amazing read before Farthest From this weekend.

The forum was on fire then and the place to be.

This thread planted the seed and completely changed my life.

Made friends that I still meet today and talk to most days. Some of which we did Star Wars projects together. Traveled the world with some to conventions.

There's been Presentations, collecting tracks, red carpet film premieres, movie set visits, charity projects, scandals, some unfortunate fall outs, hilarity and a **** ton of vintage star wars, Sambucca and beer.

A star wars life of payment plans and empty pockets.

Incredible memories.

But it was the face to face friendships that started here turned out to be the true holy grail.

And a raise of the glass to those we have lost on the way.

Dave Tree made a post about and event he was going to put on. And all that history is now Farthest From.

 

[Stuart Skinner]

Amen.

An amazing read before Farthest From this weekend.

The forum was on fire then and the place to be.

This thread planted the seed and completely changed my life.

Made friends that I still meet today and talk to most days. Some of which we did Star Wars projects together. Traveled the world with some to conventions.

There's been Presentations, collecting tracks, red carpet film premieres, movie set visits, charity projects, scandals, some unfortunate fall outs, hilarity and a **** ton of vintage star wars, Sambucca and beer.

A star wars life of payment plans and empty pockets.

Incredible memories.

But it was the face to face friendships that started here turned out to be the true holy grail.

And a raise of the glass to those we have lost on the way.

Dave Tree made a post about and event he was going to put on. And all that history is now Farthest From.

What a wonderful post Grant.

Forum was such a great place back then. Jez has talked me into trying to be active this morning on here and seeing some of these memories does bring back warm fuzzy feelings. Great days, but some of those friendships are central to my life now, all stems from this forum. Wonderful photos mate. Look forward to seeing you today.