You lost your feckin memory !!
You upsets him babe

Thanks for the feedback guys, I have made a decision to stay up on the balcony. To be honest its six of one and half a dozen of the other with where I go.

The balcony does offer more room and much better light. The downside is, as has been mentioned, is that some people don't venture up there. However, I've been in that position for 2 years now and done well, so for consistency its where my customers know where I am.

Another pointer is that this year I thinkI have even more reasons to make the trip up the stairs:

1. The 2 figure releases are (in my humble opinion) very strong
2. I am also releasing a very special item (2 years and over £10,000 in development) which includes 4 figures and is really worth seeing
3. My display cabinet will feature about 18 of the figures in the series, from renowned painters, a nice bit of eye candy
4. I will be raffling a painted figure from Iguazzu, which would be a marvelous addition to any cabinet
5. My latest copy of News from the Front newsletter will be available, plus modellers can pick up previous issues.

With such a lot to see, its better that there is more space to get a good view and better lighting means that you won't need your night vision goggles!

So, lots to see and discuss. Euro will be a very special show for me as I've really worked hard on the releases. If that doesn't get people up the stairs then I give up!

So, thanks again for your thoughts, I have taken time to consider the position, but in 2 previous years I've taken more than I had expected in that position and if it ain't broke then don't fix it!

I don't think you'll have much to worry about my friend,as you said youv'e done well up there the last 2 years,IMO you're range of figures have become so popular with miniaturists that people will actually be looking for your stuff now so there's no chance you'll get missed or passed by,good luck at the show

Brian

Hi Darren,

Option for Euro are always there and ever year like you I have to decide whether to move location or not. But as people know where you are and you have plenty of room to talk with good light up there the balcony does offer you a good spot. And don't forget it is hard to miss your banner when it is hung from the balustrade.

I wish you luck with your releases.

Glad you made the right decission Darren.
After I finished last evening the Douglas, the rider and the captain and I put them up on Ron's base I have to buy something WW 1 related.
So I can hardly wait to get upstairs and going around all the goodies you have for sale

marc

Good choice Daren, you don't want to be roughing it on the trading floor!

Can't wait to see your new releases!

Well done Darren you've generated something that's been missing from Euro for quite a few years...............anticipation.
Since the burgeoning of interest group web sites and those from suppliers and producers we all too often know what to expect.
I well remember rushing to Beneito's stand as my first port of call to see what goodies were on offer....... now I tend to go with a shopping list.
I'm really looking forward to seeing your new stuff and the display stand should look great.
Cheers
Derek

Darren despite my comments at the beginning of this post, I agree you have made the right choice and will create an excellent exposition on your stand that will do very well. You can look down on me being hot and sweaty on my stand in the main hall and go into smug mode!

Hi Darren

With your range of figures, folk will hunt you down whatevever position you opt for.
If your on the balcolny I hope Carl won't mind carrying me up and down. Several times.

Ive met Carl. He dont mind at all. In fact he insists on doing it.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

What's the bold Don been up to Ron.He managed to strain my friendship with Matt from El Greco which happily has been sorted.Much ado about nothing really.I hope Don is well enough to go as I like to see a good fight!!!! LOL
Brian

Looking forward to Euro, and I'm booked up in my usual spot on the balcony.

Couple of updates:

1. I'm afraid that the VC release won't be ready for Euro. Long story, but it's very, very close but just not quite ready to get packaging, instructions books and the rest together in time. However, figures TW54017 and TW54018 (2 Royal Flying Corps pilots) are ready, I have the box art and they look fantastic.

The VC release will now be available end of October, and be available at Scale Model World in Telford in November.

2. However, its not all bad news and I'm delighted to say that I will have 8 of the original box art figures in the display case.

Earlier this month Gunther Sternberg and his wife and children came over to the UK and we spent a very enjoyable couple of days with them in London and Stratford-Upon-Avon. We had a fantastic time and Gunther very, very kindly brought over 8 of his box art figures. This is very exciting for me, as it is the first time I have seen them (apart from photographs) and they really are wonderful.

So, my apologies for anyone hoping to see the VC release, and sorry for the big build up for something that never happened. I understand it's frustrating, but it is important to me that when I release this that I'm 100% happy with how it is supplied.

It will be worth the wait though!

Hi Darren
Hope you don't think me selfish but that's my Xmas present sorted. My wife is chuffed she hasn't got to keep asking me for the next 5 months what do I want for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing the box art at Euro - a pre Xmas treat.

I'm hoping lots of my customers will put this on their Christmas present list!

With a bit of luck we'll have the box art image for Euro, but I might bring along with me an unpainted version of the set (built and perhaps primed) to wet some appetites.

However, I do like to keep releases a fairly closely guarded secret until I'm ready and able to ship, so I might just keep everyone waiting just a little bit longer!

Can you let on as to how many figures are in the VC set?

At the risk of giving the game away. Four, all sculpted by Nino Pizzichemi. I had 2 sculpted in 2012 and 2 this year (it gives you an idea of how long this has taken to put together!). In my humble opinion (and not just saying this) his best figures yet.

?? In a VC you are usualy alone !!!

ah, I said there were 4 figures, I didn't say they all won the VC.

It could be 4 VC winners or it could be 1 VC winners with 3 other men. I'm not revealing more than that yet!

VC or not VC that is the question?

Look forward to seeing you at Euro.

The VC were closed from inside