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Title: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on January 24, 2011, 10:42:08 PM: As you may, or may not, know I am Overlord the OVERLORD overlord. :D

This years show will be on Sunday 6th March 2011, 1000-1600 hrs at Fitzharrys School, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP.

There will be Traders, Demo & Participation games, Bring & Buy, Charity Raffle, Refreshments and Free Parking.

If any traders or groups/clubs wishing to put on games are interested in attending can they PM or email at overlord_awc(AT)hotmail(DOT)com or via the Club website: www.abingdonwargames.org.uk

Many thanks,

Paul
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on February 03, 2011, 10:59:40 AM: Website now updated!

Traders so far booked are:

Early War Miniatures
EM4
Empress Miniatures
Grubby Tanks
Hasslefree Miniatures
Instant Armies
KR Multicase
Lesley's Bits Box
Parkfield Miniatures
Products For Wargamers
Second City
Sgts Mess
Stafford Games
Vendel Miniatures

More to come soon. :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Malamute on February 03, 2011, 11:14:19 AM: I am going to try and come along this year. Its one of those shows I keep missing out on. :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on February 08, 2011, 09:31:26 PM: Quote from: Malamute on February 03, 2011, 11:14:19 AM
I am going to try and come along this year. Its one of those shows I keep missing out on. :)
Be glad to see you there Nick. :)

Latest traders added:

The Scene
Tumbling Dice
Slade Military Books
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: uti long smile on February 08, 2011, 10:34:46 PM: Just wondering if I can rustle up a participation game... would love to help ...any spare spots?
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on February 08, 2011, 10:51:25 PM: PM sent Karl :)
Still a few game and trader spaces for anyone else interested. ::)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on February 16, 2011, 08:41:45 PM: Current traders attending:

Dreamholme Scenics
Early War Miniatures
EM4
Empress Miniatures
Grubby Tanks
Hasslefree Miniatures
Instant Armies
KR Multicase
Lesley's Bits Box
Parkfield Miniatures
Products For Wargamers
Second City
Sgts Mess
Slade Military Books
Stafford Games
The Scene
Tumbling Dice

:)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on February 18, 2011, 09:44:49 PM: I will do my best to be there on the day and even better would be for set up the day before. Can't promise though.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on February 26, 2011, 08:11:27 AM: Current traders are now:

Dreamholme Scenics
Early War Miniatures
EM4
Empress Miniatures
Grubby Tanks
Hasslefree Miniatures
Instant Armies
KO'ed
KR Multicase
Lesley's Bits Box
Monarch Books
Parkfield Miniatures
Products For Wargamers
Second City
Sgts Mess
Slade Military Books
Stafford Games
The Scene
Tumbling Dice

Demo & Participation Games, Hot Food, Bring & Buy, Charity Raffle and Free parking. Doors open 1000-1600 hours.

www.abingdonwargames.org.uk/overlord.htm

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ox141np&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=14&ll=51.681656,-1.284027&spn=0.034591,0.078964

Come along & say hello. :D
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: capthugeca on February 26, 2011, 08:36:27 AM: Hope to be there after church.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Malamute on February 26, 2011, 08:43:29 AM: Its official I will be coming along with Mr Bibbly. We anticipate seeing Thundercheeks there too. Looking forward to it :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on February 27, 2011, 01:09:50 AM: Going to be there for at least a little bit this year!
Haven't missed it for the past few years, I considered it a must do!

For anyone not sure it is always a fantastic little event, and it punches way above its weight! It seems to always feel quite intimate and still has so much totally awesome stuff on show. If you can get there even for a hour or two it is well worth it!

And after all that gushing, just so you know I am not an organiser just a fan, in case you were wondering!
:)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Rich J on February 27, 2011, 09:11:33 AM: I'll be there with a ninja and samurai game plus 2 Hour Wargames' (and mine) new football game called, 'The Beautiful Game' for people to have a bash at.

Fine show ...
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on February 27, 2011, 07:49:53 PM: I'll be glad to see familiar and new faces on the day. :)
Latest trader added is Crooked Dice who will also be running a DWMG game (Dr Who). 8)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: The Somnambulist on February 27, 2011, 07:56:07 PM: I plan to be there too, got a few things to pick up.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: gamer Mac on February 27, 2011, 11:27:45 PM: Why do all the good shows have to be so far south. :'(
Have a good one guys.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Thargor on March 02, 2011, 10:21:52 AM: Have a great show this weekend guys. Hopefully I'll be there next year with another demo.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: answer_is_42 on March 03, 2011, 02:26:38 PM: Bah, I'd love to come but my weekend's already booked up. Maybe next year, eh?
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: uti long smile on March 03, 2011, 03:00:28 PM: Quote from: Overlord on February 27, 2011, 07:49:53 PM
I'll be glad to see familiar and new faces on the day. :)
Latest trader added is Crooked Dice who will also be running a DWMG game (Dr Who). 8)

Cheers Paul - looking forward to it.

Here's a little preview of what we'll be bringing along...

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Crooked%20Dice/HGandDoc.jpg)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Crooked%20Dice/Tablelayout2.jpg)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: AKULA on March 03, 2011, 03:32:21 PM: Looks great, as usual Karl.

Is the crane off of the oil rig?

Any chance of a close up shot of the green portacabins (i've got to make some myself, and could do with ideas).

:)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: uti long smile on March 03, 2011, 05:15:25 PM: Ta Akky.

This album has a few close-ups:

http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Doctor%20Who%20Miniatures/The%20Invasion/

And yep - the rig all modular, so that's the Derrick off the top :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Malamute on March 03, 2011, 05:36:19 PM: Looking forward to seeing this on sunday :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: The Somnambulist on March 03, 2011, 05:43:47 PM: Quote from: Malamute on March 03, 2011, 05:36:19 PM
Looking forward to seeing this on sunday :)

Me too!
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: uti long smile on March 03, 2011, 06:05:15 PM: Cheers gents! I cobbled it together at speed, as I wanted to repay Paul and Ross for all their Crooked help!

I hope it meets up to expectations :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: uti long smile on March 03, 2011, 06:07:32 PM: Quote from: AKULA on March 03, 2011, 03:32:21 PM
Looks great, as usual Karl.

Is the crane off of the oil rig?

Any chance of a close up shot of the green portacabins (i've got to make some myself, and could do with ideas).

:)

BTW - speak to Darren over at Black Knight as he made these ages ago for me. I'm sure he'd be willing to share, but they are a fairly simple foamcard core with plasticard cladding design.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on March 06, 2011, 09:15:52 PM: Many thanks to everyone that attended Overlord as a trader, game provider or visitor. I hope you had an enjoyable day. I managed to speak to a few forum members, but I'm sorry if I missed you.

The charity raffle in aid of the Cardiomyopathy Association raised a total of £171.

Thank you for your support. 8)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Rich J on March 06, 2011, 09:31:23 PM: Good show ... good time, had a fair few interested in the football and esp the rugby :)
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on March 07, 2011, 07:23:35 AM: Good show as ever!

I bought a massive castle...

Didn't really expect that, and neither did the wife!!
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 07, 2011, 07:44:32 AM: Was that the one at the back of the bring and buy?

cheers

James
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Rich J on March 07, 2011, 07:51:54 AM: Hee hee I saw you running off with it at the end with that sort of:
"Oh xxxx I could be in trouble now" look on your face ...

That baby was BIG!
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Malamute on March 07, 2011, 09:02:11 AM: Quote from: jimbibbly on March 07, 2011, 07:44:32 AM
Was that the one at the back of the bring and buy?

cheers

James

I saw that too, it was definitely large lol

A good day out, nice to see the usual suspects and stop for a chat.

Uti's Dr Who game looked spectacular, now looking forward to seeing the Salute preview of the Crooked Dice game ;D
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Overlord on March 07, 2011, 10:14:24 AM: Many thanks to all those who supported Overlord this year; traders, game providers and visitors.

Our charity raffle raised £171 in aid of the Cardiomyopathy Association. http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/

A big thank you to all the traders for donating the prizes.

See you again next year.

Quote from: alone_withmyaxe on March 07, 2011, 07:23:35 AM
I bought a massive castle...
Andy, one of our Club members, thanks you for your purchase (and his gain in available storage space) :D

Quote from: Malamute on March 07, 2011, 09:02:11 AM
A good day out, nice to see the usual suspects and stop for a chat.
Uti's Dr Who game looked spectacular, now looking forward to seeing the Salute preview of the Crooked Dice game ;D
Good to see you and your bodyguard in attendance lol
Now I have a bit more time to get the terrain for the 7TV Salute game painted.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Malamute on March 07, 2011, 10:47:37 AM: Quote from: Overlord on March 07, 2011, 10:14:24 AM
Good to see you and your bodyguard in attendance

Arhh, Mr Bond....I was expecting you ;)

I am pleased I had Odd Job with me ;) lol
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 07, 2011, 12:16:33 PM: Now then Minimute, play nice or I won't carry you away amid the storm of screaming fans ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on March 07, 2011, 01:17:18 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on March 07, 2011, 07:44:32 AM
Was that the one at the back of the bring and buy?
Quote from: Rich J on March 07, 2011, 07:51:54 AM
Hee hee I saw you running off with it at the end with that sort of:
"Oh xxxx I could be in trouble now" look on your face ...
Quote from: Overlord on March 07, 2011, 10:14:24 AM
Andy, one of our Club members, thanks you for your purchase (and his gain in available storage space) :D

Yeah, that will be the one, back of the bring and buy, massive!

Hoping to clean it up and mod it as a center piece for fantasy battles and skirmish games, storage will be a giggle! But the wife was reasonably understanding, and only made me spend one night in it! :D ;)

When I get on to it I will obviously post the progress on the LAF. Or it will end up back on the bring and buy stall at overlord 2014!

Great show again this year as always!
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Dr. Kevin Moon III esq. on March 07, 2011, 10:24:40 PM: Had a really good time at the show, even managed to win the 10mm fantasy game the club put on!

Only bought a couple of second hand west wind gothic horror bits and some dice (which after being broken in seemed to do pretty well).

Looking forward to next year.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: uti long smile on March 08, 2011, 07:54:50 AM: We had a great time (thanks for the kind comments Nick) and I'm glad you got a few quid from the auction.

I posted a few pics of the game here:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=26935.0

A massive thank you to Paul and Ross (and the whole lovely Abdingdon club) for their hard work in organising and support on the day.
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on March 08, 2011, 03:52:58 PM: Overlord is virtually unique in that Traders get help taking stuff out after the show as well as bringing it in which is much appreciated.

A good show.

Doug
Title: Re: OVERLORD 2011 - 6 March 2011
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on March 11, 2011, 01:54:02 PM: Great show and great fun.

A special thanks to the club members who helped us take everything in and then helped us take it all out at the end of the day.

Excellent service and by far the best of any show we know. Many thanks. :-*