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Offline Pijlie

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I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« on: 24 May 2014, 07:39:04 AM »
I know of course that Rome is one huge historical site and I have a lot of visits planned. But are there any locations gamewise one can point me to?
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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #1 on: 24 May 2014, 10:59:29 AM »
The Police Station, to report the latest thing that's been stolen from you.
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Offline Pijlie

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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #2 on: 24 May 2014, 11:24:38 AM »
I understand the police does not respond to thieving prices   ;)

But I was hoping for more wargames-related tips. I know how to look after my stuff  :D

Offline H.M.Stanley

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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #3 on: 24 May 2014, 11:46:08 AM »
There's a small  military regalia shop,  not far from the Bridge of Angels,  if the Far Right happens to be your thing  :o :o

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Offline carlos13th

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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #4 on: 24 May 2014, 12:22:11 PM »
There is a small miniature store a few stops on the train away from the colloseum. Part of town looks a bit shifty but the store is very nice and the owner was very helpful and friendly despite speaking little english.

I think this is the place http://www.strategianova.it/

I regret not picking up more stuff when I was there. They had some cool metal models such someone getting knighted and a bunch of other stuff.

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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #5 on: 24 May 2014, 09:17:23 PM »
Strategia e Tattica is the main reference for historicals. Ten minutes walk from the Termini train station. Lots of books, lots of 15mm, but also 28's. Resin scenery and they have their own ranges too, maily WW2 Italians iirc.
Some boxes with old stuff were you might find a bargain. *EDIT!* just found out they closed! apparently they moved and became Strategia Nova mentioned above.
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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #6 on: 24 May 2014, 09:24:26 PM »
You could always bring your sword and go to the Colosseum.  ;) ;D
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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #7 on: 24 May 2014, 10:57:12 PM »
They're waiting:

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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #8 on: 24 May 2014, 11:22:20 PM »
Take the horse drawn carriage tour.

Lots of fun and it passes all the important tourist sites.

Offline Pijlie

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Re: I am visiting Rome next week. Any pointers gamewise?
« Reply #9 on: 25 May 2014, 06:54:46 AM »
Thanks for the tips!

 

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