Lincoln Toyfairs

[CFBC]

Well, here we go again.... On the 8th August there will be a toyfair..... Anyone going? It is at the Lincolnshire Showground....

It can be a little hit-n-miss, but sometimes worthwhile if you are early!!! Internal trading takes place...... :(

I have not put a date on the above new thread so it can be used again at a later date...... :)

[snafu]

I never miss Lincoln CFBC as I like the atmosphere and the sausage butties :p

Had some good buys there and the dealer from Norwich usually has some good bargains (Don't want to be accused of advertising :) )

I'm always in the queue waiting for it to open if you want to say hello

[Typhoon-MKV]

Nah - Doing some work on the Front Garden - need to spend a few weekends in after the June/July Fest of Airshow....

[CFBC]

I never miss Lincoln CFBC as I like the atmosphere and the sausage butties :p

Had some good buys there and the dealer from Norwich usually has some good bargains (Don't want to be accused of advertising :) )

I'm always in the queue waiting for it to open if you want to say hello

Right Snafu,

I will PM you my mobile number as I am normally up around there at that time and so we can will meet-up prior to Elvington.... Be good to meet-up..... What you say?

[snafu]

Yeah, nice one CFBC. Look forward to meeting up. Also venturing into Lincoln on Friday night - taking Mrs Snafu for a meal at Gino's - wedding anniversary and all that :)

[CFBC]

Nice place Ginos...... You should have a nice meal....

Will send you some details then Snafu..... What time to you nornally get there then?

[snafu]

Pleased about Gino's - should get Mrs Snafu in good mood before I mention Elvington :D

Arrivals details for Toy Fair sent by reply to your pm

[CFBC]

Well, a good toyfair with lots of bargains.... (See what I bought thread) as to excatly what I acquired today.... Some prices were medium, some high and some down right stupid...... So took advantage of them all......

[Typhoon-MKV]

Right boys make a note of this thread Id, so we can e-mail it to Mrs CFBC

:p :eek:

[CFBC]

Thats NOT nice Stealth.....!!
:(

[ACES]

Good idea Stealth-F117, got the mind of a true Northener :D

[snafu]

Enjoyed the fair, good to meet up with CFBC. Some good value items around and plenty of AA's disappearing at a rate of knots.

I think CFBC had cleaned out quite a lot of the stuff early doors having been there at 7.30 :)

Hopefully some new members emerge as there was a bit of a publicity drive happening.

[CFBC]

Yes Snafu, likewise.... Was good to meet-up and my buying was only halted by the lack of funds after visiting the local supermarket for more dosh..... I dare not take anymore out or Mrs CFBC would kill me...... She actually saw the pile of boxes in my house yesterday and did not comment..... Hmmm. She adopting a new tactic?

Got to agree there was a number of real bargains there.....

Nice to hear you acquired a Dragon or two Snafu.... They are nice and I don't really have a problem with the boxes, in fact I prefer them over Corgi as they are smaller and more compact..... Easier to store......

Be good to meet any other members at another toyfair....... Next time....

[CFBC]

Anyone attending Lincoln toyfair tomorrow?

I am to collect a few odds and sods and meet-up with Mr Spock1, but anyone else going??

:)

[NeilD]

no not this time as I'm working... :( is there another one before christmas?

[CFBC]

Ermm. Will check tomorrow and come back to yer Neild... :)

[spock1]

no not this time as I'm working... :( is there another one before christmas?
;) Mr. ND and everyone,

Next one is 2nd January 2005!!............. :cool:

[CFBC]

Oh blow.... U pipped me Mr Spock1....

Was nice to meet yer today and have a chit chat...... Will we be getting any January sales then? :)

[spock1]

Was nice to meet yer today and have a chit chat...... Will we be getting any January sales then? :)

:cool: CFBC - likewise - to All, January Sales - who knows??......... :cool:

likely plenty but not necessarily the ones you want!!! Its a bit like stocks and shares - up and down like the proverbial yo-yo!!!........ :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Tend to agree with you there Spock1..... Was strange to see the ones I thought woudl be down (up) and the ones that shoudl be up (down)........

A shortage of a good range avialbale by all this time I felt..... Supply lines for some must be running dry....

[spock1]

A shortage of a good range avialbale by all this time I felt..... Supply lines for some must be running dry....

:) Good old saying = Early Bird catches the Worm!!!!....... :cool:

[NeilD]

well my bro-in-law and nephew apparently went home with about 6 or 7 models between them (including a B52)... my sisters gonna kill me for suggesting they go!!!

[CFBC]

:) Good old saying = Early Bird catches the Worm!!!!....... :cool:I was expecting that!! :p It's also not what you know, but who also!! ;)

[spock1]

I was expecting that!! :p It's also not what you know, but who also!! ;)
:cool: ces't la vie!!! ........ :)

[CFBC]

Lincoln toyfair dates for next year (2005) guys.....

2nd January

6th March

22nd May

23rd October

4th December

I will also put them in the diary too!! :)

[snafu]

Nice one CFBC - my favourite venue - bring it on!!!

Well as long as you don't do yer normal stuff and sneak in early and buy everything in sight :D

[CFBC]

This Sunday perhaps....? Both Stealth and I are hoping to attend.... :)

[NeilD]

any idea what time it opens.. thats what time it opens for us mere mortals! :D May pop over for a look but am on nights the night before.. :(

Neil.

[spock1]

:) Mr. ND,

10am to 3pm............... :)

[NeilD]

:) Mr. ND,

10am to 3pm............... :)

thanks, I should be able to make it although I expect by the time I get there CFBC will be wheeling his shopping trolley full out.. although after the NEC thats almost a case of 'pots n kettles'! :D

[spock1]

:D Word is he has been sourcing a trailer for the motor over the holidays !!........ ;)

[NeilD]

:D Word is he has been sourcing a trailer for the motor over the holidays !!........ ;)
well I'm sure he can afford one after all that 'horse trading' ! ;)
Neil.

[CFBC]

:D Word is he has been sourcing a trailer for the motor over the holidays !!........ ;)Not me Mr Spock1, have not the room nowadays I am afraid...... As for a trailor, ure only jealous.... You ain't got one like Mr P/Crazi...... At least he's got four wheels!! :p

Thank you indeed Mr Spock..... Hope ure prices are holding UP!!! ;)

thanks, I should be able to make it although I expect by the time I get there CFBC will be wheeling his shopping trolley full out.. although after the NEC thats almost a case of 'pots n kettles'! :D Nah - Canna get me ar*e outta bed.... Be normal times for me chaps.... ANYWAY - Black, kettle, pot does come ter mind from the NEC.. Meeting Mr Stealth, talking shop!!! ;) That should be fun, hey Spock1 :D

Hope the head will be ok in the morning following all that Rommy ale.... :p

[CFBC]

So, anybody else going then? :D

[Dogtwenty]

YES, I'm going, so watch out for me paws and look out for my tail :D


Happy New Year - Woof, Woof !!!! :cool:

[Typhoon-MKV]

So does that mean the Bacon Butties are on CFBC :p :p :p

:D :D

[CFBC]

Does that hell... Seem to recall it's YOUR turn Stealth.... Hey D/W, Spock1.... Stealth's buying..... :D

[NeilD]

Does that hell... Seem to recall it's YOUR turn Stealth.... Hey D/W, Spock1.... Stealth's buying..... :D

what times that happening then?? better put out a tannoy announcement :D

[NeilD]

Well I popped down there today.. lots of 'bodies' there for a day out and generally getting in the way... bumped into CFBC, Stealth,Dogtwenty and Spock1... CFBC and Stealth were later spotted buying some sort of flower arranging accessories :eek: not sure what thats all about! :p
I bought a couple of models, spotted (and left alone) the 1/32 Me109's starting at £50, other than that nothing much to report.. bit like the NEC as it was mostly 2004 catalogue stuff, but not as cheap as NEC - obviously the dealers were hoping to mop up some of the money people had been given for Christmas.. ;) no Cunard Britannia or Dan Air Comet or as I said anything much from older ranges... I even caught myself admiring some model Tractors.. :eek: help! :eek:
Neil.

[CFBC]

Well, didn't bust me gut getting there yesterday for any bargains, but I am really pleased I didn't as bargain hunting was really poor.... A few "competitive" tables were not there, although a few others were....... Not a bad toyfair, but not a brilliant start to the year..... Found it hard to part with my money!!!! Thats strange for me too......

I ended-up bumping into Snaffs and tail-end father, D/W, Two Barrels (when is he gonna post), Neild and Spock1.....

Bargainwise, well.... A couple here and there, but nothing to write home about..... Sadly, the ME109. 1/32nd was around the £50-£55 notes and still sat there, but apart from that, well..... Not a lot of anyting else.........

I had a list of requirements too, but never saw em!!!! :( Or, at least not at what ive seen em priced at before!!!!

[Dogtwenty]

I really enjoyed meeting all you chaps and you'll be damn lucky to see the colour of CFBC's dosh let alone a bacon butty! :rolleyes:
Perhaps we can make more of meets like these, because I feel it is good for us to get out more...................... and see what we are all like - its a good laugh an all :D
Oh yeah - CFBC - Twobarrels had several swaps in his motor, hoping you might have that set he's after :eek:

[CFBC]

Likewise D/W, was good to meet-up with members of the Forum and talk shop should we say..... Be good to meet more members at other toyfairs here and there, if not just to put a face to a name......

As for the bacon butties...... Well, if yer ain't of been talking for so long, then the queues may not have been so long close to lunchtime!!! :D

[snafu]

Good start to the year from a meeting point of view - meeting CFBC, Stealth, Dogtwenty, Twobarrels, Spock and Blue Sky.

Amazed that CFBC was empty handed :eek:

Ended up with some Airfix stuff for possible diorama purposes (thanks Blue Sky) a Dragon FW190D (thanks Mr Spock) and a plate (Hurricane) for my Heroes of the Sky collection :) .

[spock1]

:) Nice to see a good turnout at Lincoln by Forum members despite the overkill in toy fairs since Christmas. In other words too many fairs in too small an area in too short a space of time!!!! ............. :(

2005 seems set to be an interesting year in more ways than one imho...!!! ;)

[CFBC]

Yes, I woudl (((echo))) that indeed Spock1.... Intereting times ahead, both in diecast and toyfairs for aviation diecast......

Just one question..... Missed Blue Sky..... Was he there ALL day?

[snafu]

Yes CFBC, that was the stall where I met up with you and Stealth.....

[CFBC]

Yes CFBC, that was the stall where I met up with you and Stealth.....
Thanks Snaff's... If I had known that we had another member present, I would have said hello to Blue Sky also..... Apologies and next time.... :)

[snafu]

Anyone going? I know Mr CFBC will be in attendance (yeah I know the coffee's on me ;) )

Mr Spock, Mr Blue Sky - will you be in attendance?

[CFBC]

And cake Snaff's please... :)

[snafu]

Crikey you're pushing your luck :D

By the time I've handed all that dosh over to you that I owe there'll be nothing left for cakes :eek: :eek:

[CFBC]

What dosh? :confused: U cheeky rat.... :D

[BLUE SKY]

Yes Snafu I will be there

[spock1]

:) As will Spock, all being well !!!......... ;)

[CFBC]

Gonna dig deepp in those deeeeeppppp pockets of yours then Spockie? Coffee and buttie perhaps... :rolleyes:

[snafu]

All you need is someone to buy your planes for you and you've cracked it :D :D

[CFBC]

Hmmm. Fat chance.... :(

[charley]

Anyone care to 'report' on the goings on at Lincoln today? Prices availability etc.... :)

[NeilD]

things I did buy... Lanowski dragon P47 £12, flt refuelling Lancastrian (I LIKE IT!!) £8 and Duxford B52 £12... things I should've bought but didnt, Blue Angels F4 £10, RAE Tonka £10, S Sugar 1/72 Lanc £48.. didnt have too close a look round to be honest - apologies to Spock1 for not stopping to chat but was short on time as I had relatives with me who thourght they were going to Lincoln to see the cathedral!! :D we got there eventually!!
Neil.

[Martin Bull]

Good price for S-for-Sugar ; one from the pre-wobbly-prop-days... :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Here we go, sorry I did not get to reply sooner, but had the old mother around.... :)

Lincoln Toyfair, well... Usual crowd were there, Spock1, J's and also Blue Sky which I had words with all of them and it was most interesting to catch-up, thanks. Apologies to J's for not getting abck as short of time.....

Bargains were there to be had, but not as prior toyfairs... Admit there were a few Dragons scattered around at reasonable prices... Corgi 2004 stuff seems to be a bargain also and there were some heavier metal scattered around at reasonable prices too, but NOT twenty-five quid..... I think those days may have gone???? Hmmm

One thing I heard and saw the guy walking away with was a 300 off, Grand Slam for seventy-nine quid.... Quite a bargain I thought... Ive already got mine pre-ordered (hopefully) or I would have been waiting for the blighter outside... Leather jacket ot no leater jacket!!!!

All in all... Not a bad toyfair... Gotta admit the Dragons seem to be taking-off more. Good spread between stalls.

Sorry I missed you Neild, had to rush off...... No Dogwenty or Two Barrels??

:)

[NeilD]

CFBC.. I wasnt around for long.. one quick lap and then off!!

just to prove I did make it to the Cathedral though... :)

[CFBC]

No worries Neild... Nice shot of a most breath taking arch/window within the Cathedral of Lincoln.... :)

[Ara1]

and there were some heavier metal scattered around...

Ha! I love it!

[snafu]

Yes, I was talking to the punter who got the Lancaster 300 Ltd Edition version for £79. He seemed pretty unaware of what he'd actually bought. Good chat with CFBC over a coffee and good to see Blue Sky and Spock on their stalls. Some interesting bits around and some very good prices on the Dragons - P47's £12 and a standard Barkhorn FW190 for £10. Also first sightings of new US releases - Nose Art series - P47 and B17 Bit o'Lace (£85-£95)

Took Pops with me for his first outing after his op - so thanks to all the guys who gave him such a warm greeting - he was very chuffed with the response and it made his day more enjoyable :)

[Agent X20]

What Dragons fer a tenner..!!!!! :D

[CFBC]

Lincoln Toyfair this Sunday at the Lincolnshire Showground.... Anybody going apart from me? (Hope not).... :D

[snafu]

Come on CFBC, you know you can't escape from me and Pops :p

[CFBC]

Sounds good Snaffs.... I think Typhie is visiting too, so I won't be in there too early.... I would say the likes of Spock and Blue Sky will be there also.

Wonder if Dogwenty will be turning-up? May PM him and see... :)

Be good to meet you and your pops Snaffs.

[snafu]

Yeah Pops has been off to his bolt hole in Mallorca for some sun and missed the Donny fair. He was gutted that I picked up a Canberra so he'll be out to rectify that one and the fact that I've been getting deliveries from the likes of The Mule etc.

It's threatening his position as the family member with the most diecasts :p

[snafu]

Some interesting prices:

Grand Slam Lanc £45
B52's £12
Buccs and tornado's £10
Legends £7
Peplow £10
B24's and B17's 1/72nd £20
Michigan nose Art B24 1/72nd £39
Jumpin Jacques P51 £29
8th Airforce set £35
Ceylon Hurri £7
P47 Ploesti £17
McKnight Hurri £17


Good to see CFBC and Typhie - lots of bags again Bombster! and Blue Sky and Spock. Very informative chat with Blue Sky - thanks for the background info, much appreciated.

[CFBC]

Was good to meet-up with you Snafu and pops in tow, but I didn't see many bags being carried? Hmmm. Why not? Such bargains at hand? :rolleyes:

To be honest, although the prices you have given us below are bargains, there was not as many people selling the Aviation Archive and the odd stall here and there that used to house them, well just didn't have them..... Be interesting to see at the next toyfair too....

It also seems Mr Libbie at twenty quid had no Libbies. Looks like his supply lines have been cut.... And good... Whilst it is good to get a bargain now and then, I am sorry beause in my opinion he was just de-valueing the brand, name and all our collections.... My opinion!!!

A reasonable value was substained by most toyfair sellers which was good too see and hear when discussing. So... What did I buy?

One Legend AA, one Legend Armour, one normal AA and three Dragon tanks...... A good mixture I feel.... :)

Did I spend up? No, not as usual...... :cool:

[neighbob]

If a man of your means spent up there would'nt be any thing left for lesser mortals. :D :D

[snafu]

Was good to meet-up with you Snafu and pops in tow, but I didn't see many bags being carried? Hmmm. Why not? Such bargains at hand? :rolleyes:

:

Well the bigs did fill a bit more, ended up with Peplow Hurricane £10, Tiger Meet Tornado £10, Finucane spitfire £12 and Suez Crises corsair £10. For Pops it was one of the Yorks 1st edition (not sure which), Lane spitfire and the Israeli Mustang/P51 set. so quite a pleasing morning :)

[Typhoon-MKV]

I ended up with a rather interesting double set......by Heller/Airfix......further investigation required.


Also a book on the Pathfinder squadron.....

[The Defiant Man]

Some interesting prices there........hope they don't all disappear at the NEC & there's some left at Harrogate.

£7 for a Ceylon Hurri.....is that a new low for a Limited Edition 1/72 fighter.....or at least an RAF one?

[snafu]

I ended up with a rather interesting double set......by Heller/Airfix......further investigation required.




Yes, saw that one Typhie...£17? Thought the ME109 loooked good especially the spinner

[CFBC]

Yes Snaffs... He managed to jump in fromt of me and nearly cut my arm off when I went to pick it up..... :rolleyes:

Nah - he did not, but it was like his eyes were like in a trance when talking to another member and everything that was said seemed to go in one ear and out the other..... :D

When he got it, it was like a kid with candy.... :p

[snafu]

He was lucky it was still there as me and Pops were debating the item prior to your arrival. Be interesting what Typhie thinks of it once he gets a closer look - any chance of any pictures? Certainly think the 109 would grace any collection.

[CFBC]

Snaffs, D/W and all,

Lincoln Toyfair on Sunday this w/e.... Bet you will be bright and early looking for the bargains... Won;t be able to attend as I shall be hunting the UNML's down in the Far East... Have a bacon butty and a cuppa for me... :D

[snafu]

Don't think I'm attending either Bomber

[Dogtwenty]

Is anyone going and do you fancy meeting up for a chat?

[Typhoon-MKV]

Is anyone going and do you fancy meeting up for a chat?

Anyone go? Anything exciting happe? Or did the weather dampen things a little.

[spock1]

Anyone go? Anything exciting happe? Or did the weather dampen things a little.

:confused: Some went, some saw, some bought but all in all a sad day for Corgi !! Still too many models chasing too few buyers !!...... :eek: The older items still holding good but as for recent releases the message MUST be hammered home to Corgi for the good of all and that is simply get the models right, and the pricing !! I shudder to think how much damage they have caused either directly or indirectly to their market this weekend !!.......... :(

This applies not only to AA but across the Classics range as well !! Seems they are either totally clueless (treatable) or hell bent on destroying their credibility (criminal!!)........... :eek: :mad:

[Agent X20]

Come on Mr S .. you knew that... it must be bleedin obvious that we are in a terminal spin from which recovery is not possible.. all that aint obvious is just how high we are... nothin is going to change with the range that they are offering, mass producer to a very small, fairly intelligent marketplace.. All thats holdin the thing up is the one or two that are buying at RRP.. which given the reviews by those that have bought, hardly insipre confidence, specially in the Land Rover and Jaguar depts.... think its more a case of back to the drawing board... :rolleyes:

[spock1]

Come on Mr S .. you knew that... it must be bleedin obvious that we are in a terminal spin from which recovery is not possible.. all that aint obvious is just how high we are... nothin is going to change with the range that they are offering, mass producer to a very small, fairly intelligent marketplace.. All thats holdin the thing up is the one or two that are buying at RRP.. which given the reviews by those that have bought, hardly insipre confidence, specially in the Land Rover and Jaguar depts.... think its more a case of back to the drawing board... :rolleyes:

:) Agent and all.

Recovery is very much possible simply because their are people genuinely interested in Aviation and collecting good quality models of suitable subjects at realistic prices ........!!! :) What needs to be addressed and VERY quickly lies within their economic structure or lack of !! :mad: A model with an srp of £99.99 being offered for sale at £15 beggars belief and worse still when you consider they are new and in quantity !!!!! :mad:

[Agent X20]

oooh.. can I have one...?? Thing is though the dealers.. i.e the guys that buy stock from the warehouses.. no sale or return.... so they is making money at £15.. Corgi et al make profit.. :confused: :confused: .. how is this allowed to happen..????

Thing is Mr Spock all trust with the hound has gone.. if they wanted to clear the decks and start anew.. I betcha we would find within hours that they would be offering them out elsewhere to someone else at a cheaper price.... I aint met a woman that unfaithful...

Bit like one of the latest commissions.. I aint ordered one.. cos every time I has ordered one as a paying customer, I find the blo*dy thing on sale elsewhere, no postage and 10% off... its blo*dy dog eat dog out there and IMHO you play by yer own rules, rather than those spelt out by the manufacturer.... cos they have a different set of rules for everyone they sleep with... :D and I am fed up of combing out sh one t after having been crapped on...

sorry that was for you.. :D :D

for the Hound... :mad: :mad: :mad:

[spock1]

:) Agent,

Think you have answered your own question here !! Thing is there are people fom Corgi on this Forum and I challenge them to come out of the closet and publicly answer some of the points raised !!....... :eek:

If that is too difficult then perhaps they would like to PM for further information ?? Silence on this one will be construed as implied guilt and to Corgi rest assured this is not the only effluent in the pipeline !!......... :mad:

[Agent X20]

:) Agent,
Thing is there are people fom Corgi on this Forum :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: naw... cant be... who would be looking after the shop..????. ( cos there's f-all looking after the website.. still waiting for me editors letter on the club page.. see the grey Spitfire is still there... :D ) pis* up in brewery spings to mind... :mad: Never mind that band of highly efficient moderators will have winkled them out.. baaaaahh..

[spock1]

:D :D :D Well Bruv !! We will see, time will out as they say!!......... :rolleyes: ;) :D

[Red Leader]

I shouldn't worry about it chaps. Really no need at all for concern. We live in a free market economy and as such the company with the best models and best pricing will eventually capture the market!!

[Agent X20]

Naw they would have shown their hand before now... too late now... :cool:

[spock1]

I shouldn't worry about it chaps. Really no need at all for concern. We live in a free market economy and as such the company with the best models and best pricing will eventually capture the market!!

:D Mr.RL,

First suspect from the Hound camp !!....... :confused: :D

Then again may be not, its Sunday after all and doubt they woukd pay the overtime........... :D ;)

P.S. ....This could turn out better than a game of Cluedo ............ :D

[Agent X20]

Pass the Colemans... gosh thats advertising.. be as bad as publishing a die cast sale..!!.. :D

[Dogtwenty]

I agree with Spock, after walking around and observing the amazing prices for new a/c. The Unwin Spitfire was £50 on one stall! I too am fed up with pre ordering from rip off merchants, only to discover that I can buy one for £20 opposed to £25, or even worse, for £15!!!!!! :D

It IS hig time Corgi got its pricing sorted out and stopped acting like Pirates, because they may as well fly the Jolly Roger above their stall, and that goes for some other 'connected' traders as well :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Agent X20]

Too much metal swilling about... and if the likes of FOV are coming in with nearly as good a product, some say better, for $9.99.. kinda wraps it all up really...

[goonybird]

I agree with Spock, after walking around and observing the amazing prices for new a/c. The Unwin Spitfire was £50 on one stall! I too am fed up with pre ordering from rip off merchants, only to discover that I can buy one for £20 opposed to £25, or even worse, for £15!!!!!! :D

It IS hig time Corgi got its pricing sorted out and stopped acting like Pirates, because they may as well fly the Jolly Roger above their stall, and that goes for some other 'connected' traders as well :mad: :mad: :mad:

Tis not the messenger you should be shooting here. Genuine sellers often buy at a trade price that is considerably higher that the later reduced dump prices. And consequently are left with stock that can only be sold at a loss. (Or wait five years [or a few light years :D] )
Tis not the dumping per se. BUT the speed which items are dumped so soon after initial release. This has been sometimes as little as a couple of weeks.

[Lofty]

Mr Dogtwenty, i like bargains ....BUT don't shoot the retailer....its he who is being carped on! :(

[Agent X20]

Mr D20.... if you aint sussed it by now... come on......... whio is silly enough to be pre - ordering Corgis... It's those folk that MUST have the model before us other herberts... and they are welcome.. they can all read the posts and they still choose to order....... I can wait.. As to the theory that there are Corgi financed traders out there........... mmm.... never...

Naw the Hound is committing the canine version of hari-kiri... pause for thought.. sorry... paws for thought..

Matron....MORE VINO............. :D

[Dogtwenty]

What a cracking response from you chaps! Yes, I once was a greedy little sod who wanted every model before everyone else, but no longer! BUT, as you say, Corgi really need to get their house in order and ditch the skull and crossbone boys ASAP, if not sooner!
I shall be sticking to the bargain basement department in future and I can see a £6 Yank Spitfire looming out of the mist right now!! :D :cool:

[snafu]

Pops went to Lincoln and got the Franz Gotz ME109G for £29.50 :)

[Agent X20]

Returned to form has he then...!! :D

[snafu]

Returned to form has he then...!! :D

Well and truely :D

[Marky_ncl]

Mr D20.... if you aint sussed it by now... come on......... whio is silly enough to be pre - ordering Corgis... It's those folk that MUST have the model before us other herberts... and they are welcome.. they can all read the posts and they still choose to order....... I can wait.. As to the theory that there are Corgi financed traders out there........... mmm.... never...

Naw the Hound is committing the canine version of hari-kiri... pause for thought.. sorry... paws for thought..

Matron....MORE VINO............. :D

Are you not silly enough to pre-order Corgi models now??

I seem to remember you saying in a post some time ago that you had pre-ordered the British Airways Chinook from the July - December catalogue......

Surely you will wait until the Chinook is reduced to £15 will you not??

Mark. :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

I was going to pre-order.. think someone made some joke at the time about pre-orders.. but will now wait as the desire for the 1/144th civils has cooled a little.... sorry if this was in anyway misleading... :D
However feel that the Chinnok should stand up better than most.. mind you look at Chink 69... :( nice model that..


ooh could be pre-order time then.....

All four are Legends...??

[Dogtwenty]

Ah, so Mr clever Agent! Joining the not pre-ordering club at last eh? eh? I think we've all been idiots at least once, but no need anymore, lets just rip Corgi off at the fairs and leave the Pirate fleet to fleece the poor newbies :)

[Agent X20]

Not at all K920... thought I might have to pre order these civvie jobs as there is only 1300, but I think the appetite has gone for the hounds stuff and really anything over about 1000 units they will have trouble shifting with their, we must get it out and away - NOW policy..... yep, you will get the odd modell that does well but in the end most will end up going for pennies.. and the reason is the greedy peeps want too much for it in the first place.. the models are hyped up, but by the time they get to the dealers, we are on a different hype... naw they need some blo*dy expensive marketing to create any desire want etc.... but hey if the cost price is £1.50, do they still make when its in the bin at a tenner..

More Vin Matron..

[Dogtwenty]

Oh dear, I just knew you'd hit the sherry again. Best you get off to bed my dear and prepare for a hangover in the morning or you'll never make the scramble for brekky. Tis a sad state of affairs but I shall hold out to the last Spitfire I tell you! :o

[Agent X20]

You do that old boy...

[Dogtwenty]

Certainly shall, but at the moment I'll be opening the Port, just for medicinal purposes, you understand. Would'nt want to get into a state, especially over a Typhoon! Hic :rolleyes:

[yellow belly]

Wel this is the last for the year up at the showground until January. There wasn't alot of aviation traders here, the prices where a little low Jumbles where haveing a END of YEAR SALE on some of the Legends -Finucane (£6).

[spock1]

:confused: Mr. YB,

Not who you think it was !! J.'s were not there my friend......... ;) :)

[yellow belly]

sorry about that but me thinks that someone was in there usual place :o

[CFBC]

YB.. Obviously I was in Dx along with Mr DW, but I know that Jumblies were not at the toyfair..... :)

(opps, just seens Spocks post too)

[spock1]

sorry about that but me thinks that someone was in there usual place :o

:) Indeed they were............. :)

[CFBC]

What was it like YB? :)

[yellow belly]

well thank everyone telling me that J weren't there -Sorry. By the time that i got there the usual dealers had gone are they didn't turn up so that the bargans where there to be had. One trader, where J's usual are had a END OF YEAR SALE. Saleing some legand for as little as £6 each ie.Paddy Finucane. After the Early Birds the halls filled up rather quickly at this time i made a hasty withdrawal back to Mrs YB for lunch.

[snafu]

Not the usual turnout of dealers and pretty disappointing generally. 3 of the main dealers normally present weren't there which basically left two of our forum members to fly the AA flag. Some odds and sods around other stalls.

Prices seen around:

McKnight Hurricane £8
Older Legends £5
1/32 JG2 ME109 £35
Doodlebug Heinkel £40
Sardinia Heinkel £20
Mrs Bonnie nose art £10
Pickard Mossie legends £15
Katydid nose art £25
Aussie Mossie £180
Grim Reaper £65
Merlins over Malta Legends £25
Grand slam Lanc £55
Mildenhall Welly £38
Mount 'n' Ride 366
Coastal Lib £39
Grumpy Unwin spit 1/32 £39
Schlopper ME262 £24
Galland ME262 £14
Aletian P40 £21
Franzisket ME109 Legends £12
Creamers Dream £15
Eagleston P47 nose art £15
87th FIW Sabre £24
BA Chinook £35
Gulf War Jag £24
Israeli Set £25
B25 D Day stripes £49
Black spit(Durnford) £25
Gibbes P40 - £12

[CFBC]

Have to agree with you Snafu, on the whole not that good as I myself picked-up a couple of items, one the ME109. 1/32nd latest offering from Corgi for £30 and a few Dragon Armor... Best bargains for me were some Lledo "Dambusters" and USA sets at a fiver a set... Something I had collected for a while, then stopped....

I was looking for a Nev Duke P40, but no joy.... Also a couple of Dragon figures I am looking for too.. Didn't see the McKnights either so you must have got to them before me!

Arrived about 10.45am, pretty busy and constant, but was getting a little quieter around the 2pm mark......

If I had know you were attending Snaffs, would have bought you and yer pops a drinkies. :D I had forgot it was on until I got a phone call late last night... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

Definitely wierd.. mrs Bonnie nose art £10... good..

Pickard Mossies £15............ ouch.. £12 BIN...?? :confused: :confused:

[CFBC]

Yeah, saw the Mossies at fifteen Agent, but not the Bonnie....

[The Defiant Man]

Yeah, saw the Mossies at fifteen Agent, but not the Bonnie....
Mossies gone up since Harrogate....Hundred's of them there at £12.....

[Agent X20]

Bonnie noseart was at least £17-20.. no..??

[CFBC]

One stall I saw it for that, the other I did not, so canna comment on Snaff's prices..... :)

[CFBC]

Mossies gone up since Harrogate....Hundred's of them there at £12.....

Yep! I agree.. Picked mine up for that TDM. :)

[spock1]

Yep! I agree.. Picked mine up for that TDM. :)

:confused: Prices are all over the place at the moment. They were £8.99 at Donington just after Christmas. Without naming anyone same sellers prices have fluctuated between £7.99 and £13.99 from what I have personally seen over the last few weeks.

Its a shame on the industry when one considers this was allegedly sold out from Corgi at one point and for that matter several wholesalers. Whoever decided to dump this one when there was still a healthy demand for it at more normal discounted srp's obviously totally clueless as to the longer term damage being caused to the hobby............ :(

[Agent X20]

It almost feels as though the hound dont know...

... who they sold em to....

... how much they sold em for....

in that there seems to be no semblance of order...

.. perhaps they have a nice 14.5% proof number at the Head Kennel kanteen.. :D

[snafu]

Late decision to attend Bomber - woke up with less of a hangover than expected after works 'do' :D Pops is sunning himself in Florida - last heard of in a bi plane at Kermit Weekes' place in Polk City! He rang me gloating like mad :D

The Mrs Bonnie at £10 was the guy right at the back end of the first hall - I think it's a lovely model and paid more tham double that price when it came out.

[CFBC]

Late decision to attend Bomber - woke up with less of a hangover than expected after works 'do' :D Pops is sunning himself in Florida - last heard of in a bi plane at Kermit Weekes' place in Polk City! He rang me gloating like mad :D

The Mrs Bonnie at £10 was the guy right at the back end of the first hall - I think it's a lovely model and paid more tham double that price when it came out.

Aha! Yes I know the man... My ME109 came from there... He didn't have that much left Snaffs when I got there unless he put more stuff out thereafter....

Pops in Florida.... Kermit Weeks place, oh my... Lets hope he got away and is still ok! :)

Well, might as well enjoy it! Nice one pops... :cool:

[Agent X20]

The Mrs Bonnie at £10 was the guy right at the back end of the first hall - Diecast and ashtray for a tenner...

[CFBC]

Lincoln toyfair also this Sunday so will be attending this (I think), but more than likely going to be quiet for the AA's as I feel most will attend Donnington instead.... Clever planning I feel. :)

Oh well... May as well go and that way I may end-up spending less money. :D

[snafu]

Will be attending Sunday with my side kick (Pops). Decided on Lincoln,as opposed to Donongton, after confirmation that one of our Forum friends will be dealing at Lincoln.

Looking forward to seeing Mr Bomber and others at 11am outside the canteen. Sausage butties on you then CFBC?!:D

[CFBC]

Looking forward to seeing Mr Bomber and others at 11am outside the canteen. Sausage butties on you then CFBC?!:D

Yeah right... Dream on Snaffs... Also meeting D/W and Yellowbelly too so a good Forum get together... If you think I am buying butties for everyone, think again.... Would rather spend the tenner on a Armor tank!!! :p

:D ;)

P.S - Anyone else attending who wants to meet-up, you know where we will be at 11am.

[snafu]

.... Would rather spend the tenner on a Armor tank!!! :p
:D ;)
.

How did I know you'd say that:D

[CFBC]

How did I know you'd say that:D

Armor Tank....? Because I am peed off with Corgi... :D

[neighbob]

Armor Tank....? Because I am peed off with Corgi... :D


That's the end of your visits to the factory to see the new releases.:D

[Dogtwenty]

Ah, a nice toy fair, good company, bacon and coffee on CFBC, well, what could possibly be better? :)

I'll be looking for low, low prices on a Nicholson and sniffing around for any new releases to have a gander at. Anything new out this week or are they behind as usual? :o
Oh, yeah, Oy CFBC, do you still want some Teak oil for your wooden leg? :D

[prune]

I'll be looking for low, low prices on a Nicholson and sniffing around for any new releases to have a gander at. Anything new out this week or are they behind as usual? :o
Oh, yeah, Oy CFBC, do you still want some Teak oil for your wooden leg? :D
If the power of the forum has anything to do with it, the Nicholson will be dumped for £50 after this weeks revelations. Seriously, I recon £65 will be as low as it gets for now, this time next year £25

[Dogtwenty]

£40 or nothing. Is the Johnson Mk IX out yet, cant wait to have a gander.
Cant wait for CFBC to get the butties in :)

[Agent X20]

If yer looking for a Nicholson Dog Vingt... yer gotta be happy with the total inaccuracy which is the nose and the fact the model has the aerodynamic qualities of a housebrick..:mad: :mad: :mad: foisted on us by Corgi Management who must have known it was wrong but published and be damned..:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:


Annoyed cos I would like a Hurri to go with me Spits but this effort is larfable...!

[CFBC]

£40 or nothing. Is the Johnson Mk IX out yet, cant wait to have a gander.
Cant wait for CFBC to get the butties in :)

Well D/W, yer gonna be waiting a long time for both! :D :rolleyes: Actually, maybe not that for the £40 AA! :p

[CFBC]

Firstly, let it be noted that bacon butties were offered to those that had not already obtained them!! Was good to meet-up with Snaffs, D/W, Yellowbelley and also Snaff senior. A good chit chat followed with lots of laughter and loud banter!!

Was also good to meet up with Mr Jumblies and Blue Sky, thanks for the time extended for chit chat, very intersting indeed. Hope you both had good days....

Well, in terms of AA's it was the normal with some good prices to be obtained here and there along with the standard pricing for the new releases. I acquired the new US P47 Legend which I thought was very good indeed along with a couple more Carama jeeps which to be honest are spot-on for the money you pay!!

I was told that they were the fastest selling item of the day!! So Corgi, take note please. We want 1/72nd accessories now to go with our displays. :)

As for the rest, well it was not as busy as normal with respect to traders, but with Donnington and Est Midlands on the same day, well what do you expect.

I DO hope that Snaff jnr and Snaff Snr were driving a wagon of some sort because it looked like their 6 month outing. :D

A good morning out indeed. :)

[spock1]

Firstly, let it be noted that bacon butties were offered to those that had not already obtained them!!


:D Mr. CFBC,

You really must get to Sandown Park. Though so far as bacon butties are concerned hope you have an understanding bank manager as allegedly £4.05 a throw...........:( ;)

[Agent X20]

Four quid for a bacon buttie...:eek: . does it come with its own side salad and glass of chardonnay..:D

[Dogtwenty]

Not at Lincoln it didnt!! I saw Snafu driving out and he has style I'll say, that ex army 4 ton truck does just the job!! :D

[CFBC]

Four quid for a bacon buttie...:eek: . does it come with its own side salad and glass of chardonnay..:D

Oh no.. That must be Sandown. If it were four quid a buttie I wound not have offered! :p

Was that Snafu's 4 tonner? My gawd..... :rolleyes:

[snafu]

Now now gents - you have to bare in mind that both Pops and I were buying hence the boot full and I was also buying for Agent Carr:D

Mrs Snaffs liked the one plane I bought!! The other gear has now been smuggled in....

Great to meet up with CFBC, Yellowbelly, DogTwenty and Blue Sky. The banter was good and raucous - it woke up the canteen big style. Enjoyed the banter guys - look forward to next time.

As to the purchases see what I bought thread.....

[CFBC]

Ah, CFBC, see you are at home, no car then - do tell, have you exacted punishment on G/F, did you not give her the Mini's and will you be playing ;mini-punch' in future, like I showed you eh, eh!!!!

Yes D/W. Thought I best continue this one in here as it's more relevant! Mrs CFBC and I spent a few hours at the Audi garage yesterday and we could have risked an overfill of diesel as she only put a tenners worth of petrol in me diesel car, however I have played it safe.

If I had overfilled and mixed and then dam thing broke down It would have taken more explaining to my boss!!! (Like how did petrol get in there?). So a day at home. :rolleyes:

Rang him this Am to explain (he was fine), but then said I would have just stuck in diesel over the top!!!!! :o :rolleyes: Typical.... A tank drain, wasted afternoon and a day at home and he told me that!!!! Oh, and a bill soon too...

So Snaffs.... That four ton truck... Out for rent? :D

[Agent X20]

Bloomin good show getting here indoors to put any fuel in a motor.. Mrs Agent seems to think they fill themselves.. mind you she aint to clever with an LPG connector..:D

Thing is with Audis.. when they go wrong.... they stop.. been an old land rover diesel, yer could have run that on chip oil...

[CFBC]

Yeah, thats what I thought Agent. Nah, Mrs CFBC was heading to Sheffield to visit a friend so I said take my car, but you need to stick a tenners worth of DIESEL in! Get a receipt and I will pay you back..... :D :rolleyes:

Next hour, four missed calls while I was at Lincoln T/F...... :o

Oh well, see what the bill is going to be, just needs the tank draining as RAC moved it from Tesco's to the Audi garage (5/6 miles) on a wagon!

Boss said stick it on the company CC.... Hmm. Lets see how much they pay thereafter and then dock my wages! :rolleyes:

[The Defiant Man]

You should never have got rid of the old Toyota....:D

[CFBC]

I have not.. Stored. :p (just not taxed).

[snafu]

So Snaffs.... That four ton truck... Out for rent? :D

You'd need bigger for all your models buddy:D

[CFBC]

Lincoln Toyfair this w/e... Not even allowed to go to this either :(

Future Mrs CFBC saw the 1/32nd Hurricane and Working Spit I bought at CAM last night...... :o

"Questioned was I" "In danger I am" and "trouble I am" (in a Yoda style voice) :rolleyes:

[Agent Carr]

Lincoln Toyfair this w/e... Not even allowed to go to this either :(

Future Mrs CFBC saw the 1/32nd Hurricane and Working Spit I bought at CAM last night...... :o

"Questioned was I" "In danger I am" and "trouble I am" (in a Yoda style voice) :rolleyes:

You bought a working Spit you really need to see a doctor.

[Agent X20]

Saw those.. was that the Malan one..?? £75 still a lot of money IMHO...

Did yer get it out and play with it... that would have caused consternation in the Mrs CFBC camp..:D :D :D

[CFBC]

Yes Agent... It was indeed and at £75 I was stood there thinking about it for ages and finally gave in... I have never seen the other as low as that in price (if anyone has one to swap I have things I would swap with the original Working Model or a Jersey Jerk) as I did regret not getting one of the originals back when I saw them for £80.00.

I know you guys are going to say, what/your mad, hey come on, but I do like the 1/32nd range and although I won't pay full RRP for them (as I think thats OTT anyway), discounted or reduced I will and at half price.... Well. Yes please.

Agent C... You like what you like and I like what I like. :p :)

Agentx... Dare not get that out with Mrs CFBC around. I know how to value my life..... :D :blink: YOu have met Mrs CFBC, she may be small and blonded, but she knows how to pack a punch my friend and coming from Yorkshire too! :LOL:

[Agent X20]

She doesnt have to pack a punch old froot.. half decent lawyer should be able to get you committed.. In fact Shyster Grabitt and Overspay offer a healthy discount to small blonded :confused: wimmin....

I think that Malan would look lovely on top of the wedding cake.. in working mode of course.. you could have your initials oneside and hers the other.. with limited edition furry dice in cockpit..

[CFBC]

l blonded :confused: wimmin....



Blonded... Blonde, but with more blonde than usual Agentx.... :D

Cockpit fury dice sounds good.... Not sure whats on the top of the cake so far... Not my department that! :(

[minter]

how about making a winter diorama..couple of white fockers and yer away

[Agent X20]

One of your model soldiers depicting you.. with a ball and chain around his leg..:D

People have all sorts.. little figurines.. floppy rabbits.. even bloomin horsehoes..you ought ter put yer foot down and insist on some diecast... White Focke.. winter scene.. that sorta thing.. then round the side yer sell advertising space... Norfolks finest.. Marky .. that sorta thing... you could end up making a profit..:D

Yer see Minters on the right track...:D :D :D

[CFBC]

how about making a winter diorama..couple of white fockers and yer away

Sounds good Minter... A nice winter T34/Tiger diorama scene! Awesome... Perhaps a Focker or two overhead.....

:cool:

Then again..... :(

[The Defiant Man]

Blonded... Blonde, but with more blonde than usual Agentx.... :D


Tell her to shave her armpits......:rolleyes: :D

[CFBC]

Opps, thats you off the wedding invites! :LOL: :LOL:

[The Defiant Man]

Opps, thats you off the wedding invites! :LOL: :LOL:
You were only inviting me coz I wouldn't have a problem getting you something off the 2nd (diecast) wedding pressie list....:p :D

[CFBC]

You were only inviting me coz I wouldn't have a problem getting you something off the 2nd (diecast) wedding pressie list....:p :D

Oh yeah, that reminds me.. Must post it up... :rolleyes: :)

[CFBC]

Anyone going to Lincoln this Sunday? I am not sure at present (in negociations) as Mrs CFBC has just seen my confirmation e-mail after buying eleven Dragon Armors and a couple of warbirds.... :( :rolleyes:

[snafu]

Pops and I will be having a trip down - think it'll be more looking than buying though.....

[minter]

Anyone going to Lincoln this Sunday? I am not sure at present (in negociations) as Mrs CFBC has just seen my confirmation e-mail after buying eleven Dragon Armors and a couple of warbirds.... :( :rolleyes:

mrs mint checks my e-mails as well,out of order if you ask me :rolleyes:

[spock1]

:) Quick reminder to all that the next Lincolnshire Fair is tomorrow Sun. 25th March. Will hopefully see some of you there, perhaps Mr. CFBC may even get a pass from his good lady to attend...........;) (or better still bring her along......) :)

[DCRanger]

:) (or better still bring her along......) :)

Two collectors in one household :eek: Financial meltdown.:)

[CFBC]

:) Quick reminder to all that the next Lincolnshire Fair is tomorrow Sun. 25th March. Will hopefully see some of you there, perhaps Mr. CFBC may even get a pass from his good lady to attend...........;) (or better still bring her along......) :)

Aha, I know your ploy Spock... You just want to oggle at Mrs CFBC like Agentx20 did that year at Warbirds! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Sorry ol chap.. Band practice tomorrow Am... :cool

[Agent X20]

Excuse me.. I was not oggling...:mad:

I offered you a straight swap, a very rare Sunderland beaching trolley with a wheel missing.. but you turned me down...

...........like the gentleman and secret agent that I am, I made no more of it...:D

tell you............ Beaching trolley with a wheel missing... Dambusters will be all over me at Huntingdon...:D :D :D :p

[spock1]

Aha, I know your ploy Spock... You just want to oggle at Mrs CFBC like Agentx20 did that year at Warbirds! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Sorry ol chap.. Band practice tomorrow Am... :cool

:( Mr. CFBC,

Sorry but poor excuse for not supporting your local toy fair!...........:rolleyes: :) There is always the afternoon and no pressure to bring the missus................:D :)

[Red 2]

Sorry ol chap.. Band practice tomorrow Am... :cool


For the sake of the good innocent people of Lincoln, let CFBC have as much practice as possible! :D

[Agent X20]

In fact you could get a nice decerted 1/32 Hurri for the missus..

........ in Mrs Agents case .. be a blo*dy good swap....:D

[CFBC]

For the sake of the good innocent people of Lincoln, let CFBC have as much practice as possible! :D

Don't u start! :rolleyes: Nah, not gonna make it as Mrs CFBC got other jobs for me tomorrow after being away most of this week and next too. :(

[spock1]

For the sake of the good innocent people of Lincoln, let CFBC have as much practice as possible! :D

:LOL: Mr. R2,

After the unfortunate experiences of so many with the 'Duxford Two Step' I sincerely hope he is not dabbling with a trombone............:unsure: :LOL:

[snafu]

Good to see Mr Spock and Mr Blue Sky.....no other major dealers in attendance. Ended up with certified Park Hurricane 1/32 for £25, Franz Gotz ME109 1/32nd scale for £30 (ltd edition number is on the stand) and Red Arrows 1/72nd scale for a tenner.

The 1/32nd scale models are now very, very few and far between. Closing gaps in this part of the collection is becoming harder (and no doubt dearer!)

[P51D]

Good to see Mr Spock and Mr Blue Sky.....no other major dealers in attendance.

We had Gary and Geoff (Noble) with no other major dealers at the NEC so a pretty fair split there :D

[david cotton]

The 1/32nd scale models are now very, very few and far between. Closing gaps in this part of the collection is becoming harder (and no doubt dearer!)

I think this only applies to the Spitfires, BBD Mustang and Green old Crow. Most of the others are still around at low prices. However, I agree that the prices are going to go up. Once the glut of Hurricanes is over, and providing Corgi don't release any more, I expect to see a gradual rise.:)

[prune]

We had Gary and Geoff (Noble) with no other major dealers at the NEC so a pretty fair split there :D

NEC was poor,if Gary hadn't been there wouldn't have been worth going.The 1/32s were scarse,a few Park and Nicolson Hurris,only the Black 8 109 and Stinger P-51s. Geoff Noble had a Lane and a PR-F Spitfire for £65 Each.All his Dragons were full price.No 4 engine bombers at all.

[CFBC]

For those of you not attending DX on the 20th and live close enough to Lincoln.. The next Toyfair is this Sunday! ;) :)

[david cotton]

Geoff Noble had a Lane and a PR-F Spitfire for £65 Each.

Interesting that they were the same price. :unsure: I would of expected the Lane to of been £10 higher than PRF. Mind you, when you see then side by side, both look very good in their own way :)

[snafu]

For those of you not attending DX on the 20th and live close enough to Lincoln.. The next Toyfair is this Sunday! ;) :)

Hopefully Pops and I will be there and he'll be trying to stitch me up as usual:LOL:

[Scottuk]

Is anyone planning on going to this tomorrow (Sunday 13th Jan 2008)?

[Scottuk]

Anyone else planning on going to this one on Sunday March 23rd?

[southyorkshireman]

`Did think about it, but am at Huge model railway show at Alexandra Palace the next Saturday, and its Donny toyfair the day after, so better save some money! (Girlfriend lives next to race course so it would be rude not to! Just hope that stuffed animal place isn't there or its gonna cost a fortune!)

[CFBC]

Hoping to attend, depends on how the head feels after a night out drinking! :D

Will only be a quick visit though as have to attend releatives lunch at 12.30pm, so may have to pass on t/f. :rolleyes:

[Scottuk]

I will be there for 10.00 CFBC.........If I can get the snow chains fitted to the car tyres:LOL:

[CFBC]

I will be there for 10.00 CFBC.........If I can get the snow chains fitted to the car tyres:LOL:

Not going mate. Snow very heavy and lots to do this Am and out for lunch mate. Apologies.

[Red 2]

Not going mate. Snow very heavy and lots to do this Am and out for lunch mate. Apologies.

Tis one of those days when duty calls for many of us. Lunch at der Grupenfuhrermutterinlaw beckons. Now, if I can just get Sky Sports on for the United game....:D

[CFBC]

Now, if I can just get Sky Sports on for the United game....:D

Yep! Already sopent enough this month and have a few bits in the week to collect also on travels, so tf is an extra....

Lot's of snow down here now, was nothing at 1am!

If I had realised it was a 1.30pm KO I would not be going for lunch. I thought it was a 4pm KO. :mad: :mad: :D

[Red 2]

Yep! Already sopent enough this month and have a few bits in the week to collect also on travels, so tf is an extra....

Lot's of snow down here now, was nothing at 1am!

If I had realised it was a 1.30pm KO I would not be going for lunch. I thought it was a 4pm KO. :mad: :mad: :D

Only one thing for it....unplug yourSky dish and box and take them with you.:D Get the mother in law to hold the dish for you.

No need to thank me for this flawless brainwave.:LOL:

[CFBC]

Only one thing for it....unplug yourSky dish and box and take them with you.:D No need to thank me for this flawless brainwave.:LOL:

CABLE! :D (They have Sky, but not Skysports) :o :(

Anyway, I think my two Nieces would have something to say with 3-4" of snow on the ground....

I think Lincoln tf may be a bit thin on the ground in respect of tables as getting here will be a nightmare.....

[Scottuk]

Snow, lunch, things to do, footie, blah, blah, blah! Can only mean one thing.......CFBC has a hangover:LOL: :LOL:

[CFBC]

Snow, lunch, things to do, footie, blah, blah, blah! Can only mean one thing.......CFBC has a hangover:LOL: :LOL:

:rolleyes: Nah - Just spent enough already! :)

[Scottuk]

Loads of bargains to be had, prices were really low (probably due to the adverse weather) :D :D :D :D :D :D

[CFBC]

Loads of bargains to be had, prices were really low (probably due to the adverse weather) :D :D :D :D :D :D

Oh well... Spent enough. I bet you spent a fortune then! ;) :)

[Scottuk]

Oh well... Spent enough. I bet you spent a fortune then! ;) :)

Canadian Lanc, USAF Spitfire EN783 (both Corgi), Gemini Bf-109F III./JG 54 and HM Italian Stuka:D

[CFBC]

Canadian Lanc, USAF Spitfire EN783 (both Corgi), Gemini Bf-109F III./JG 54 and HM Italian Stuka:D

:rolleyes: I bet she had something to say about that little lot or are they still in the boot of your car! :D

[Scottuk]

:rolleyes: I bet she had something to say about that little lot or are they still in the boot of your car! :D


All checked and added to shelves..........Prices were so good I didn't need to hide them:D

[Scottuk]

So who's going this Sunday then?:D

[CFBC]

Yes, beacuse it's your turn to buy the coffee and bacon buttie! ;) :cool

[CFBC]

I also believe Snafu might atend too, so thats two of each you now need to buy! :D

[Scottuk]

That'll be 4 then, my Dad is coming with me:D

[snafu]

I also believe Snafu might atend too, so thats two of each you now need to buy! :D

That's true Mr Bomber....better get in the queue early Scott for those butties:D

[Scottuk]

Was good meeting up with a few new faces today:D Purchases smuggled in safely:LOL:

[CFBC]

Good to meet-up with Snaffs, Yellowbelly, ScotUk, Gary, Spocky and also Dogwenty today....

Not been to a toyfair for sometime and it was quite interesting.

Thanks for the butty/coffee Dogwenty despite being offered one by anotehr member with a NO SHOW! :rolleyes: Typical Scott... :LOL:

Managed to pick-up a Lightning or two, the new 1/44th CW's (very :cool ) and the F8E Crusader with pics to follow tomorrow hopefully.... Very, very :cool indeed.

Also saw a MoM Set (600 set) for sale and asked how much. The geezer said a ton and went on to tell me about it... I just said I know and told him I had designed the box and certificates etc with my colleague and the MoM crew and his jaw dropped.... That was sooooo funny... :D Was worth the price of entry alone!

[Martin Bull]

... I just said I know and told him I had designed the box and certificates etc with my colleague and the MoM crew and his jaw dropped....

Bit like a movie scene.....

Man from Ministry of Aircraft Production : ' What could I possibly say to my superiors to persuade them to release such a valuable resource as a Wellington ?'

Barnes Wallis : 'Well, perhaps if you told them that I designed it, maybe that would help ?'


;)

[CFBC]

Bit like a movie scene.....

Man from Ministry of Aircraft Production : ' What could I possibly say to my superiors to persuade them to release such a valuable resource as a Wellington ?'

Barnes Wallis : 'Well, perhaps if you told them that I designed it, maybe that would help ?'


;)

I like that... ;) :D

[japadvan]

Bit like a movie scene.....

Man from Ministry of Aircraft Production : ' What could I possibly say to my superiors to persuade them to release such a valuable resource as a Wellington ?'

Barnes Wallis : 'Well, perhaps if you told them that I designed it, maybe that would help ?'


;)

Love it:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Nice one MB,

Regards,

Jap.

[johnnyboy]

Love it:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Nice one MB,

Regards,

Jap.

Very good MB:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Craig]

Question is CFBC, did he offer you a discount on it? :D ;)

[Scottuk]

and the F8E Crusader

Where was that then?

[snafu]

Was good meeting up with a few new faces today:D Purchases smuggled in safely:LOL:

Passed your greetings on to your ex colleague as well:D :D :D

[Scottuk]

Passed your greetings on to your ex colleague as well:D :D :D

They will be your ex colleagues if your boss finds out you know me:eek:

[CFBC]

Where was that then?

Pick-up, not buy... ;) :)

[Scottuk]

Ahhh....Thought I had missed something then:eek:

[CFBC]

Ahhh....Thought I had missed something then:eek:

Did you see the display sample then? ;) :)

[Scottuk]

Did you see the display sample then? ;) :)

Errrrr...............No:(

[CFBC]

Errrrr...............No:(

:rolleyes: Was on Gary's table as a "display only" model...

[Scottuk]

Missed it then........There was some guys standing in front of the table gibbering on about something or other:LOL:

[NeilD]

hello all, yes I'm still around but mostly lurking!!!!:)

anyone any idea what time these fairs normally set up and then pack up?? reason I'm asking is that I've booked a table to try and clear out my diecasts, but am now having to be creative with shifts to make sure that I can get there... :rolleyes:

[strix1998]

Shown as stallholders and early entry from 6.45am public entry from 10am-close at 3.00pm...............

[Scottuk]

hello all, yes I'm still around but mostly lurking!!!!:)

anyone any idea what time these fairs normally set up and then pack up?? reason I'm asking is that I've booked a table to try and clear out my diecasts, but am now having to be creative with shifts to make sure that I can get there... :rolleyes:


Try sending Spock1 a private message.

[CFBC]

hello all, yes I'm still around but mostly lurking!!!!:)

anyone any idea what time these fairs normally set up and then pack up?? reason I'm asking is that I've booked a table to try and clear out my diecasts, but am now having to be creative with shifts to make sure that I can get there... :rolleyes:

Have to ried to phone the place where you booked your pitch? ;) :)

Early entry used to be 7 or 7.30am for paying public and when I used to go a couple of years ago stands were setting-up at that time. Normal public entry is 10.30am I think.

:)

[NeilD]

yeah I was waiting for booking info to come back, just that I got to work today and they've changed the shifts around a bit for that end of the month, so was just looking at 'solutions'.. :)

[CFBC]

Anyone going to Lincoln TF this w/e? (Apart from Scott) - :LOL:

[snafu]

I might be, can't let you and Scott snaffle everything:D

[NeilD]

I'll be there trying to offload my piles of old tatt... oops I mean fine examples of collectable diecast aeroplanes.. :D havent sorted out yet what I'm taking or how much anything is yet.. :eek:

[CFBC]

I will see if I can get a "passout" and also a small allowence for some diesel too... :LOL:

[snafu]

I'll be there trying to offload my piles of old tatt... oops I mean fine examples of collectable diecast aeroplanes.. :D havent sorted out yet what I'm taking or how much anything is yet.. :eek:

Hopefully I'll get over, haven't seen you for ages. Was only saying to some of the guys at Elvington I need to see what you're up to:)

[NeilD]

Hopefully I'll get over, haven't seen you for ages. Was only saying to some of the guys at Elvington I need to see what you're up to:)

just bring your wallet.. :) yep be good to catch up... I'll be the one either with the empty table because i've sold it all too cheap, or with boxes piled high surrounded by blokes in shorts eating jaffa cakes taking a sharp intake of breath and saying 'how much' ! :D

[CFBC]

or with boxes piled high surrounded by blokes in shorts eating jaffa cakes taking a sharp intake of breath and saying 'how much' ! :D

Not bl**dy likely as too darn cold! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

See you at 7am then! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Best of luck Neild. :)

[snafu]

just bring your wallet.. :) yep be good to catch up... I'll be the one either with the empty table because i've sold it all too cheap, or with boxes piled high surrounded by blokes in shorts eating jaffa cakes taking a sharp intake of breath and saying 'how much' ! :D

Bomber's probably hired a van...and getting Scott to drive it:LOL:

[Scottuk]

Anyone going to Lincoln TF this w/e? (Apart from Scott) - :LOL:

Ohh, don't I count anymore:(

What time you gonna be there Mark and Captain Manwaring?

[snafu]

About 10am I think Scott

[Scottuk]

Ok Mark, will see you there.........Then we can both look out for the Captain:LOL:

[CFBC]

Will be there.. Don't panic, don't panic!

Who's turn is it for butties and coffee?

[snafu]

Ok Mark, will see you there.........Then we can both look out for the Captain:LOL:

...no doubt loitering near Neil's stall trying to bag a bargain or three ;)

I can sort the butties 'n' coffee's this time around seeing as Scott took me to Elvington and Bomber helped lay on such a cracking day:)

[CFBC]

May just pop and see Neil, but on a very tight budget at present, so not a lot of spending money I am afraid!

Have to also pick-up a long overdue Dragon Armor from someone else too. ;) :)

[Scottuk]

I think I have at least 4 HM planes to pick up :D

[snafu]

Not more luck in a raffle Scott:LOL:

[CFBC]

For those attending tomorrow. PLEASE remember the clocks go back!

[Scottuk]

Will do:D

Don't panic Captain Manwaring:LOL:

[snafu]

For those attending tomorrow. PLEASE remember the clocks go back!

Thanks Bomber....if I were you and Scott keeps winding you, I'd have a word with Mrs Scott about his 'raffle' prizes:LOL: :LOL:

[kevjb64]

Will do:D

Don't panic Captain Manwaring:LOL:

Stupid Boy Scott !!! :D ;)

[snafu]

More likely for Scott..."We're doomed, doomed I tell you"

[Scottuk]

Mark...Raffle prize was the 109 only;)

[snafu]

...and the rest a quick scramble from the boot hidden in the rucksack:LOL:

[Scottuk]

...and the rest a quick scramble from the boot hidden in the rucksack:LOL:


Nope, gentle stroll into the house, FTT out the box and on display on the coffee table..............Anyway, what boot????:D

[NeilD]

good to see you chaps.. managed to shift most of the 'big boxes'... suprised no one wanted to buy the British Airtours tie.. :D in its original packet..

[Scottuk]

Good to meet up with you too Neil.......Even though the urge to fill the last space in my rucksack with a couple of P-47's almost proved too much:D

[NeilD]

Good to meet up with you too Neil.......Even though the urge to fill the last space in my rucksack with a couple of P-47's almost proved too much:D

theyre still in stock if you feel you cant live without them..:) as are those lovely Taiwan AF P51s.. :D

[Scottuk]

After what I bought on Sunday I'm keeping away from diecast until the end of the month:LOL:

[CFBC]

Anyone for Lincoln TF this Sunday? -biggrin-

[Scottuk]

Oh, go on then.-biggrin-

[CFBC]

Oh, go on then.-biggrin-

Your only going for some free food as you know it's my turn to buy the bacon butties... I bet I get a PM from a few other members saying they are going to attend too! -blush-

[Scottuk]

About time too-biggrin-

[CFBC]

About time too-biggrin-

Just remind me when your walking around the t/f with all the carrier bags full of diecast and in both habds to trip you up! -tongue- -laugh-

[Scottuk]

Just remind me when your walking around the t/f with all the carrier bags full of diecast and in both habds to trip you up! -tongue- -laugh-

I better bring my rucksack then http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/images/smilies/santatongue.gif

[Bomber County Collector]

Popped along to the showground this morning, in search of cheap diecasts, & bumped into CFBC & Scottuk-smile
Nice to see you again CFBC, & to meet scottuk, who, as promised, had bought his rucksack-biggrin-

Bargain buy on the AA Bucc there scott, if my absent friend had okayed the purchase, I would have got him one of the tonkas.-sad-

Anyway, nice to see you both, many thanks for the offer of tea & a buttie, hope to catch up with you guys in Feb '09-biggrin- -cool-

[CFBC]

BCB, finally managed to get away.... Had a good old chinwag with a few selelrs at the tf and was also good to meet yourself, Scott and Dogwenty too in which I asked him to get his ar$e back on here and tell us more about a Beaufighter I think we would like to be done! -cool- -biggrin-

Anyway, did not pick-up too much myself, a few rare Atlas models for a few quid each, a small Lledo Search & Rescue Landrover and that was me done I am afraid oh and three bacon butties and a few cups of coffee as per my word!

Certainly was getting busy indeed and hope all had a good time there.. As to Scottuk's expandable rucksack, must be like his waiste! -laugh- -laugh-

Two butties... Certainly getting his monies worth. -laugh- -tongue- -laugh-

[Bomber County Collector]

My only purchase was a Witty Eglins F15 from mr tiger hobbies for a tenner, mind you, if the guy I was chatting to on the phone had been there, we would have come away with an amount of die cast big enough to knock scott's rucksack into a very large cocked hat-laugh- -laugh- -laugh-

I was nice to see the pre pro SR 71 on mr tiger hobbies stand, (cant remember his name-unsure- ) looks like a lot of die cast for your hard earned.-smile -biggrin-

[CFBC]

I was nice to see the pre pro SR 71 on mr tiger hobbies stand, (cant remember his name-unsure- ) looks like a lot of die cast for your hard earned.-smile -biggrin-

Be warned, that was not an "official" pre-pro BCB from Century Wings... Just a "kit" model Gary has had made-up to promote the release... -sleep- -smile

If you had picked it up you would have got a shock... So light.. (Still, Corgi can do it, why not others) -biggrin-

[CFBC]

My only purchase was a Witty Eglins F15 for a tenner,

They are a bargain... Such an amount of diecast too, very impressive... -cool-

[Bomber County Collector]

Be warned, that was not an "official" pre-pro BCB from Century Wings... Just a "kit" model Gary has had made-up to promote the release... -sleep- -smile

If you had picked it up you would have got a shock... So light.. (Still, Corgi can do it, why not others) -biggrin-


He didnt tell me that-sad-

[Scottuk]

Good to meet up with you guys again today and the new BCC. As for the rucksack........If I keep spending like that I will need a bigger car never mind the rucksack. Managed to beat the rucksack today-biggrin- and the "Gate Guardian" at home. Cheers for the butties CF-biggrin- even though I had to force down that second one to help you out-blink-

[CFBC]

To be honest Scottuk, it was my second buttie I had anyway as I owed Mr Gary one from last time, so... -tongue2-

And calling the Mrs a gate guardian... No problems, keept it coming, it's all good ammunition you know!

Oh, and your Phantom you acquired... Bring it over and we could have a walk into town (up Steep hill) and ask the artist of the box artwork to sign your box? -cool- -biggrin-

-smile

[Scottuk]

The signing sounds like a plan but maybe next week. Will be over later but can't stay too long.

[CFBC]

The signing sounds like a plan but maybe next week. Will be over later but can't stay too long.

No probs.. Not sure of his opening times, so may have a walk and have a look.... -smile

[Scottuk]

Even better plan-biggrin-

[Bomber County Collector]

Anybody going to Lincoln on the 8th Feb:unsure: :confused:

[Scottuk]

I suppose I'd better go, it's my turn for the bacon butties:D

[CFBC]

Yes, Scotts turn to buy the butties (x2) and coffee... ;) :)

P.S - Don't forget my birthday pressie... :D

[Scottuk]

Yes, Scotts turn to buy the butties (x2) and coffee... ;) :)

P.S - Don't forget my birthday pressie... :D

That is your birthday pressie:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Bomber County Collector]

I am sure I will bump into you two then, probably in the butty bar:LOL:

Should have my work colleague with me, & his son, who seems to an uncanny knack of sniffing out the bargains, (RCAF Lanc, 24 quid:rolleyes: ), then switches into little boy lost mode, to take even more off the price...:wacko:

See you there guys...;)

[CFBC]

I am sure I will bump into you two then, probably in the butty bar:LOL:


More than likely BCC... Scott had a question for me last night, but he forgot to ask it or could not remember what it was... :rolleyes:

I think it is "do you have brown sauce in your butty"

The answer is "yes" Scott! ;) :D

Anyone else going to the LTF then? Scott's buying the butties!

Hey Snafu, Yellowbelly, Dogwenty.... This is a "once a year" event... (not the LTF, but Scott buying the butties). :LOL:

[Bomber County Collector]

Looking forward to it...:D :D :D

[snafu]

Think I'll be giving it a miss...I've got to the stage where I've got too much stuff stashed away and my days of buying just to stash it in the loft are over. I'm more likely to be selling than buying these days...there's lots of lovely camera gear about...:)

[Scottuk]

So anyone else for Lincoln today or are CFBC, BCC and myself having to scoff ALL the bacon butties:LOL:

[CFBC]

So anyone else for Lincoln today or are CFBC, BCC and myself having to scoff ALL the bacon butties:LOL:

Well, if your buying... :D

[CFBC]

Good to meet-up with Dawgwenty and Scotty today at Lincoln t/f.. Not sure what happened to Bomber County Collector though? No mobile signal up there and looked out for him. He missed out on a bacon butty and a coffee, so I had to eat his as well ;) :D

Usual suspects trading, some good bargains were had by Mr Scotty as I was on a bacon butty eating mission only today and no spending although I did take-upo my birthday morney, but I could not find anything to spend it on!

Scott managed to acquire the 109/Spitfire Corgi double set for £16 (bargain) c/w cert, slightly damaged box and then D/W picked up a few Minichamps F1 cars (drop him a pm Boris), but I jus could not part with any dosh!

After that, the three of us were needed to load-up all of scott's purchases! It certainly made some sellers day! :D

We did manage to get the whole of Scott's purchases "just" into a specially rented van... (apart from the one box that went on the passenger seat) :rolleyes:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j273/dljames/dljames2/IMG02.jpg

Smacks of MB one year in his white van... :D

Thanks for the buttis mate and coffee!

[Bomber County Collector]

I was there mate,:D did catch a glimpse of you chatting to Spock, but was busy haggling, so when I looked up again you had gone:(
Anyway, what did you think of the temporary accomodation:unsure: :wacko:

Apparently, we'll all be back in the old building in april, even some of the dealers did not know about the change of venue, until arrival.:wacko:

Reminded me very much of the fairs I used to go to at Sandown Park, & boy, was it busy today:eek:

Picked up 2 HM molders F4's from spock, one for me, & one for my mate, at a very reasonable price (thanks Spock;) ), & from elsewhere, a HM aussie navy Skyhawk, for £9, & a Predator Mig 21, for £3.99:eek:

Budget for day, £40, total spend, including admission £40:D

I love toyfairs...:)

[CFBC]

Aha, you must have been a late arrival... About 11.45 I left after talking to said dealer. :D

New venue was good, but like you the hall will revert back to the old one due to cost I believe or was told.

Saw the £3.99 Preds and also the 1/2 price HM's... Early releaes, not a mass of types though. ;) :)

[Bomber County Collector]

Just filling holes in the collection, daft not to, at those prices...;)

See you in april:D

[Scottuk]

Good catching up today. I like the new accomodation, pity it's not permanent. I reckon CFBC earned his bacon butties and coffee by helping load the van:LOL:

Just got it emptied, half on display but the other half are still in the garage until tomorrow. HM Mig-15's are excellent models as are their latest Texan/Harvard offerings. SkyMax Bearcats look very nice sitting with a load of similar coloured planes. P-39 'Old Crow' is also excellent. The box on the BoB set isn't as bad as I first thought and the new black shape in the Hurricane line up is a welcome addition. Phantoms, Hellcats, Helldiver, NGNG P-47, Kate and Huey will have to wait until tomorrow to get unpacked. :D

That's me finished buying until............................................. ........................................The next order arrives:LOL:

[Scottuk]

Anyone else going to Lincoln this Sunday?

[themostdangerousenemy]

Went to Spalding Toyfair today.Bad new is that J and J fairs had leaflets stating that the next Toyfairs at Lincoln AND Newark have been cancelled.Maybe lack of trader interest in booking tables !!!???

[spock1]

Mr. TMDE,
Apparently the problem with these two fairs is the venues being double booked. It appears events held over two days as opposed to one will often get priority as they bring in more money for the site owners.......

[Scottuk]

Anyone heading to Lincoln on Sunday then?

[Craig]

I'd be tempted, will depend if I can get there though, is it well out of Lincoln or relatively easy to get to from the bus station? :unsure:

[Bomber County Collector]

Easy to get to by bus?, in a word NO:mad:

It is on the A15, on the other side of Lincoln, just before RAF Scampton.

The best thing to do is to see if any other DAF members could pick you up.

I think CFBC lives in the Lincoln area, I might be wrong,:wacko::unsure: why not drop him a PM;)

[Scottuk]

CFBC passes the bus station on way to Toy Fair but I don't know if he is going. Failing that, I could probably pick you up.

[Scottuk]

Anyone off to Lincoln this Sunday?

[Scottuk]

Looks like it's just Spock and me then!

[Scottuk]

Lincoln this Sunday 24th, anyone going?

[Gaz Mk1]

Lincoln this Sunday 24th, anyone going?

Never been so what's it like and where exactly is it?

[Scottuk]

It's at the showground on the A15 near Scampton and there's usually a few bargains to be had.

[CFBC]

Lincoln this Sunday 24th, anyone going?

House move/packing forcing no attendance I am afraid. :o :(

[Scottuk]

House move/packing forcing no attendance I am afraid. :o :(

I think you can be forgiven after two outings in a week recently.:LOL: