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Pardon the dust while the boys rebuild the site.
The board will be in a state of disarray as I get things sorted out, for a little while at least.
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A few sights at DX 08
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johnro6659
Brigade Commander
Thanks for the pics Cory.
Sheppard1972
Platoon Leader
Man, that looks like it was a great time. Thanks for the pics and wish I could have made it hopefully that this takes place again next year at Virginia Beach so I can try to make it. Wife says to me at the last minute that she would love to go the Virginia Beach with the kids and that I could have my fun but could not get the time off from work and didn't have the money on such short notice. Hope the economy takes a turn for the better so I can meet some of the great people from here at one of these great functions.
Thanks for putting up some pics Cory - except for #8 - who is that ugly guy!!!???
Yep, those figures are boot25's, it was a great pleasure to meet him, and to see his fantastic work up close.
As always, the usual suspects showed up and we managed to have some fun. Some of the highlights for me were: (not necersarily in this order)
Scott Crawfords presentation (the banter and atmosphere, enough has been said about the figure releases). A good laugh and it was pleasing to see young Ben winning several prizes. He and his Mom came every day, clearly had a great time, and a round of applause to his Mom for brining him and supporting his hobby interests.
The dinner with Bobby, Wes, Mike, Josh, Cory, Brady, Alex and Scott. I'm still chuckling. I can still hear Scott howling.
The diorama looked great, was fun to put together. It took very little time to do, it was well planned and many hands made light work. It took on a couple of different reincarnations with the addition of Cory's dogs, and 'naked man'.
The armor from tankmodels/vereo. Very, very nice. Very, very expensive.
Meeting several of the guys from this forum, Pat's Gerbirgsjaeger 'booth' was amazing, a wonderful collection of GB items.
Met nomad and boot25, very talented guys, and a pleasure to meet. I also met Steve from Timewalker Toys, very nice guy and great chatting with him.
Ryan from The Toy Federation was there, and Karim and Peter made the trip from Germany. Have you changed your pant's yet Karim!!???
All in all I had a great time, although we didn't manage to fit in a trip to support any single mothers working late at night with very little to cloth themselves with. Next time.
Graham
Yep, those figures are boot25's, it was a great pleasure to meet him, and to see his fantastic work up close.
As always, the usual suspects showed up and we managed to have some fun. Some of the highlights for me were: (not necersarily in this order)
Scott Crawfords presentation (the banter and atmosphere, enough has been said about the figure releases). A good laugh and it was pleasing to see young Ben winning several prizes. He and his Mom came every day, clearly had a great time, and a round of applause to his Mom for brining him and supporting his hobby interests.
The dinner with Bobby, Wes, Mike, Josh, Cory, Brady, Alex and Scott. I'm still chuckling. I can still hear Scott howling.
The diorama looked great, was fun to put together. It took very little time to do, it was well planned and many hands made light work. It took on a couple of different reincarnations with the addition of Cory's dogs, and 'naked man'.
The armor from tankmodels/vereo. Very, very nice. Very, very expensive.
Meeting several of the guys from this forum, Pat's Gerbirgsjaeger 'booth' was amazing, a wonderful collection of GB items.
Met nomad and boot25, very talented guys, and a pleasure to meet. I also met Steve from Timewalker Toys, very nice guy and great chatting with him.
Ryan from The Toy Federation was there, and Karim and Peter made the trip from Germany. Have you changed your pant's yet Karim!!???
All in all I had a great time, although we didn't manage to fit in a trip to support any single mothers working late at night with very little to cloth themselves with. Next time.
Graham
I bought my first set of Newline boots at the show from Graham (he even tossed in a knit cap).
Before, I had my doubts about just how big a difference they would make on a figure, but MAN-O-MAN!!! I hate to think of having to upgrade 250 or so figures. I make a decent retirement...but not that good
By the way Graham, I had no problem getting them on the figure. I even tied a bow!
Question, are the boots that are in any of the Toys City sets supplied by your guys? I got a Luftwaffe uniform set that came with a leather jacket and leather para boots (thought that was a little odd, but I like them on the pilot) and they sure had the "feel" of your boots. Maybe not, I mean how many different ways can a pair of boots be made?
Bob
Before, I had my doubts about just how big a difference they would make on a figure, but MAN-O-MAN!!! I hate to think of having to upgrade 250 or so figures. I make a decent retirement...but not that good
By the way Graham, I had no problem getting them on the figure. I even tied a bow!
Question, are the boots that are in any of the Toys City sets supplied by your guys? I got a Luftwaffe uniform set that came with a leather jacket and leather para boots (thought that was a little odd, but I like them on the pilot) and they sure had the "feel" of your boots. Maybe not, I mean how many different ways can a pair of boots be made?
Bob
Glad you liked the boots Bob! I also think they make a big difference!
NewLine is not supplying any other manufacturers, I have limited experience with the Toy City boots, but those that I have seen differ in quality of leather, I have not seen those that have similally constructed soles (I believe thier marching boots) so can't comment on that.
Effort is also made to give the NewLine boots a good shape, and 'slightly worn' appearance. NewLine boots are also well suited to further shaping and weathering.
Perhaps someone has examples of both and could do a comparison?
Graham
NewLine is not supplying any other manufacturers, I have limited experience with the Toy City boots, but those that I have seen differ in quality of leather, I have not seen those that have similally constructed soles (I believe thier marching boots) so can't comment on that.
Effort is also made to give the NewLine boots a good shape, and 'slightly worn' appearance. NewLine boots are also well suited to further shaping and weathering.
Perhaps someone has examples of both and could do a comparison?
Graham