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Discussion in 'Figure News' started by IronMike, Jan 1, 2018.

  1. IronMike A Fixture

    1 January, 2018



    Happy New Year everyone. I hope that 2018 will bring you much great health, happiness, and success.

    Some of you may or may not know that, as of today, Michael Roberts Ltd will cease production. After 30 years I’ve decided to take a step back and return my passion to a hobby again. I started this 30 years ago with a few conversion heads and never thought it would grow into a line of over 100 individual kits.

    To all my friends and customers I want to say a very heartfelt thank you. I have had so much fun over the years. I’ve made a lot of friends and despite my sometimes tired or dour appearance I always appreciated your friendship and business. I loved seeing what you’ve done with my products and had a sense of pride experiencing your enthusiasm with the piece you painted or one you created from my line. The hundreds or even perhaps thousands of hours spent talking about painting, conversion ideas, sculpts, uniforms, history, or just plain banter, where truly enjoyable.

    I will still be involved with the APG and continue cast kits for the APG Store. The website will stay active for a short time as I sell whatever stock remains. I plan to attend the Atlanta Show as a vendor to sell anything else that remains including some books and magazines. The company has been placed up for sale but so far have only sold a few masters. Whatever remains will continue to be available for sale.

    Once again thank you for everything. I hope to see you all at a show in the future or perhaps an APG event.



    Best Regards,



    Mike Stelzel

    Michael Roberts Ltd
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  2. John Bowery A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Mike,
    I wish you well for your new adventures and many thanks for the kits you have produced and sold, and the hours of joy we have had from them.
    Happy 2018
    Cheers
    John
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  3. Scotty A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Best wishes for 2018 and whatever you have planned for your next phase. Thanks for all your hard work.
    Scotty.
  4. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    May 2018 bring you much happiness Mike.(y)
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  5. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Best wishes for 2018.
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  6. Paul Kernan A Fixture

    Country:
    Canada
    All the very best, Mike. A true class act and complete gentleman. Always been an honour to know you(y)(y)(y)
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  7. captnenglish Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Thank you for all that you do for the community Mike. Best of luck with future endeavors. Happy and healthy 2018
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  8. Tony Dawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Thank you for your magnificent contribution to our hobby over such a long period of time Mike.
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  9. Kandor8 Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Good luck Mike! All the best!
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  10. Blind Pew A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Thanks for the memories, Mike - legend!(y)
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  11. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-States
    Mike,
    Welcome back to the hobby! Your company was always a class act and I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy painting your miniatures.

    Cheers,
    Ken
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  12. Tom W. Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Thank you Sir for the many,many happy hours with your soldierboyz.I have the most of them and they are a highlight in my showcase.And the quality is up to date.They are on the way to the all-time-classics...........(y).
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  13. bucsfan21 Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Congrats and Happy Trails to you Mike in the days to come. Still recall your first few figures, Series 77 conversions, and your enthusiasm. Hope you get back to enjoying our hobby!

    Best of Everything, Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society (y)
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  14. winfield Active Member

    Damn. See you around, Mike. Thank you!
  15. F Troop Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks Mike for your contributions to the hobby. Ya Dun A Good Job Marine! Hope to still see you on occasion at some of the shows.
  16. Mario Fuentes New Member

    Godspeed Mike, see you around old timer.....
  17. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Australia
    Many thanks Mike for your contribution to our hobby. Classic figures and ones that will stand the test of time.
    Chris
  18. theBaron A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Sorry to hear that you're closing the line down, but, all things come to an end. I wish you a pleasant "retirement". I look forward to seeing you at our show in May!

    Prost!
    Brad
  19. IronMike A Fixture

    Thank you everyone.
  20. Huw63 A Fixture

    I 'm late. Just wanted to wish you good health, happiness and prosperity for the future.

    Good luck

    Cheers

    Huw

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