Scarborough 25-26 June

[fastolfrus]

A new show in a huge venue as part of the local armed forces/Help for Heroes weekend.

The venue is Scarborough Spa, and there is a Napoleonic theme to the show this year with a Guinness World Record bid.
Any clubs (or individuals) keen on Napoleonics are welcome - the current plan is to stage all the major battles of the Peninsular War in 28mm, but there are other games too, and trade stands, plus seaside icecreams, sand, candyfloss, and dinosaur footprints (in the cliff face about 100 yards from the venue - if you want to see them we'll guide you there).
The local council has negotiated a discount rate for dinner bed & breakfast for any long distance show-goers.

[fastolfrus]

20 traders now confirmed plus numerous society games etc.
Still some spaces for small traders or participation games.

[Hammers]

...and trade stands, plus seaside icecreams, sand, candyfloss, and dinosaur footprints (in the cliff face about 100 yards from the venue - if you want to see them we'll guide you there).

Don't do it! He's going to push you off that cliff!

[fastolfrus]

No worry Hammers - they are at the base of the cliff, so we'll just stand you on a path where the sea will wash you away....

[richard jackson]

Link to the relevant web site for this show attached.
http://www.scarboroughwargamesclub.info/wartorn/

[richard jackson]

Bezzo

Im trying to sort out traders for the show but I know we will be updating the site as soon as we can with details of the various games that will be at the show.
Certainly I am aware of proposals for several fantasy and sci-fi type games.Warlord are talking about running an ECW game as well as trading,Mantic are talking about showcasing their fantasy figures in a game.I have heard that we are having an ECW/vampire crossover participation game which sounds very intriguing.
My club (Loughton Strike Force) are bringing at least 2 games one of which will probably be a 15mm Alamo participation.
Its a bit early to state with any confidence though exactly what games will be there-clubs havent made up their minds yet.
Quite a few clubs who were very keen to help initially have dropped out following what seems to be internal musical differences which is a shame.
Anyone who fancies a weekend by the sea-and it is RIGHT by the sea and who wants to put on a game please do get in touch.
Traders and gamers get a very good discounted deal at the Grand Hotel for the Friday and Saturday nights to help with accomodation costs and a few are bringing wives/girlfriends/kids as a result   

[fastolfrus]

Bezzo
The site now has 14 games listed and only 5 are Napoleonic, plus 17 traders.
I've heard rumours of another half dozen games, and a few more traders too.
One of the traders that is really worth a look is the Craft Lights company, they do daylight lamps on stands designed for embroidery, but perfect for painting - we have one that is wonderful. Some have built in magnifiers, and they have a really good selection.(Met them at an embroidery show earlier this year).

Not a bad start for a first show.
The ECW Vampire fantasy looks intriguing.

[manic _miner]

 Four A miniatures will have some new releases to show off at this show.

 Looking forward to dipping my feet in the sea too.

[fastolfrus]

Depending on where your trade stand is, that could be a short journey :~}

[richard jackson]

All

Up to 20 traders now plus some additional games.

Hope as many of you as possible will support this new show.

If it can be moderately successful in its inaugral year then we have ambitious plans to expand it in to something that will be potentially quite spectacular.

See http://www.wartornuk.com/traders.php

[fastolfrus]

For gamers in the north of England, it's worth noting that Boyes department store are supporting the show by running a special offer on Vallejo paints that weekend. Might only apply to the Scarborough shop, but worth checking your local branch to find out (they are supposed to be stocking Vallejo in all 41 stores). To be fair they are only £1.75 or £1.50 a jar now (depending on range) so it will be interesting to see wht they offer as a special deal.

[richard jackson]

The show will soon be upon us so heres a taster of what availlable to try to tempt you to part with your money.

Old Glory- more of the new 15/18mm Blue Moon AWI range will be out as will  2 new  1:100 aircraft ( a Martin Maryland and a Breguet 693 ).As usual OG will have their 6 for the price of 5 deal across their range.

Ainsty- hope to have pre-views of their new 28mm Spy-Fi range as well as plenty of newer scenery items already shown on here.

Warlord- will be carrying the entire Victrix range both metal and plastics as well as their own new box sets of plastic 28mm Dacians,Roman legionairys and Scorpion as well as new 3-Ups of additions to the Zulu range first revealed at Salute.There will also be some 3-Ups of an entirley new range that is top secret-or least they wouldnt tell me what it is.!!!! As usual they have the show deal of  5 for the price of 4 for both blisters and box sets.

Dave Thomas-will be there with the usual range of figures and the standard show deal of 5 for the price of 4 on Artizan,Great War and Crusader blisters.

Four A Miniatures-have some of the nice new goblins and dwarves to sell and some other new figures that will be making their debut.I have some pictures of these and will post them shortly but Andy may already have posted them.



There is also a really amazing Retreat from Corunna demo game from Ron Ringrose and crew with entirely scratch built buildings and terrain including the port and ships.Hope to see a few of you there
 
                 

[fastolfrus]

You didn't mention the ice creams?

[richard jackson]

Boyes Scarborough store ONLY for the Vallejo deals and only for the duration of the weekend of the show
These look quite good-e.g a pack of 72 bottles in a case with 3 brushes for £100 ( normal price £159.99 )
Only 2 weeks to go  so start planning your trip now.

[fastolfrus]

Just seen the flyer.
Some very good looking deals.

http://www.wartornuk.com/images/boyes-flyer.jpg