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« on: November 09, 2005, 04:33:34 PM » |
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Sorry chaps, i couldn't find anything on theboard about this so i apologise if this is a duplication of someone else thread/posts!!! Has anyone been checking this out?  http://www.collectormaniagmex.co.uk/They have a great inital line up(even though February is still 4 months away and things could change) In Addition to this, any sketch Fans will be glad to hear we have to great Artists coming over from the states. Cynthia cummens and Randy Martinez. This is gonna be a great new show me thinks and looks like it could be bigger than Memorabilia. We shall see  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2005, 01:50:52 AM » |
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And Cards Inc will be giving away "freebies"
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« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2005, 02:14:01 AM » |
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Looks good to me, I haven't been checking out these showls lately but I notice that there's some cool LOST guests creeping in - 'Danielle Rousseau' is at this one (and 'Shannon' is at LFACC).  This is a great new bit of life for the scene IMHO |
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« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2005, 05:19:18 PM » |
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Roz,
Mira Furlan isn't going to be at Collectormania G-Mex at Menchester in Feb..... she is acctually appearing at Collectormania 9 in Milton Keynes in April!!!
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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2005, 05:34:56 PM » |
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Dreadful mis-distribution of information there  But G-Mex is still looking great though |
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2005, 06:26:33 PM » |
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Damn straight... Avery Brooks...... Cynthia cummens... Randy Martinez..... i wonder if we can get Martineck to show up too???  Maybe even Czop?? |
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2005, 06:41:37 PM » |
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I wouldn't be surprised if Mr Martineck is still having nightmares from the last Memorabilia he came to |
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2005, 03:06:56 AM » |
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Well that looks just fine and dandy to me - it's about time Collectormania came "up north"
The guests look much better than Memorabilia too.
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2005, 03:32:36 PM » |
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Dont even get me started on Memorabilia Geek-boy.....  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2005, 04:56:49 AM » |
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Dont even get me started on Memorabilia Geek-boy..... Ooh, now this should be interesting. Why? |
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« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2005, 04:32:54 PM » |
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Where do i start geek-boy?? I don't think i'm allowed to say half the things i want to about the organisers and organisation of Memorabilia according to Mark's thread above...... Lets just say.... *year in year out, same old guests (most of the times), never any big names *reducing/sacking dealers from the show *Increasing entry prices *no concessions on parking considering entry fee is ever increasing theres more but i could get in trouble  I know im yaking on and will be going anyway, but the organisers don't make it much fun for ya... I'm going mainly to meet up with fellow card collectors, meet some dealer friends, Card Talk breakfast  , and in the vain hope i might pick up some great bargains ..... who knows?? |
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« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2005, 06:25:51 PM » |
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I know I know - Memorabilia is parp IMHO, it's never held a candly to Collectormania at Milton Keynes, but there's a lot better card availability and the atmpsphere is rather more relaxed. I also only go to Memo to catch up with friends, pick up the occasional card that's been eluding me for some time, and on this next occasion - a jolly good breakfast Now that the site is back to being hosted in Great Britain (Canary Wharf no less ) I believe you can say anything as long as it is clearly stated as your opinion and not fact - woo hoo - home of the brave, land of the free (no not Scotland , England  (And by the way - just to clear it up - Mark is "MakTheYak" and Jo a nice lady from Australia is "Ferdinand_The_Yak" ) |
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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2005, 08:18:02 PM » |
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Oooops, sorry about that Mark and Jo!! THanx for clearing that up Roz  Well in my opinion, the organisers of Memorabilia ought to be shot Ever since these new guys took over its just not been the same!!! I'm not sure if we're allowed to mention Cardtalk on here (roz or mark or Jo, please delete this sentence if im not) but there was a massively huge discussion about some dealers being banned from Memorabilia this November, the main of which is Cards inc and collectorzone!! It all got a bit out of hand at one point i think.... but u thinnk they really need to reconsider what they are doing with Memorabilia.... and try and brign it backto some of it former glory!!! Have you all noticed also that the halls they are using keep getting smaller show after show?? Whys that do you think? Because less and less dealers are turning up now!!! I'm trying not be bitter, but when you have to spend nearly £60 in petrol driving upto Brum, then the 4-5 roundtrip journey of actually driving, the entrance fee, the parking fee etc... its just all a bit too much sometimes!! Like Roz and I said... we're going to meet friends and other collectors and hopefully pick up a bargain if we're lucky!! Not forgetting ofcourse a mighty fine breeakfast at the Hilton at the ungodly hour of 7.30am ))  |
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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2005, 08:46:23 PM » |
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Yea you can mention what you like. I know that several UK shows have been dissappointing for dealers recently *cough - Fellowship Festival cough*, I hope the hall size trimming and depleting attendance at shows is remedied by forthcoming movies like Narnia, the introduction of LOST actors and actresses to the UK con scene, and obviously other interesting shows too (just cos I don't watch Alias, Charmed, Buffy etc, I tend to underestimate them).
The scene does need something good to boost it but I have to say I have only ever ONCE been to a Memo looking forward to meeting a guest - and that was Warren Martineck rather than a tv/film star.
Luckily I'm only about an hour and a half's drive from Birmingham (well there's not going to be anything else on the road at 5.00 on a Saturday morning is there?) and I do like to pick up items that I prefer to buy in person (9 pocket pages, deck boxes, cases of cards if possible - shame about the LOST delay and all that sort of thing), but just buying that sort of thing isn't going to keep the show going.
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2005, 09:57:02 PM » |
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Hi all,
In amonst all the piles of "To Be Finished" sketch cards, comic pages, commisions, and whatever else I've forgotten I need to do, I've been sitting here considering what shows to hit for the 2006 season. ...and yes, I am thinking about the UK. Reading these posts and hearing, let's say dissatisfaction in other areas about the Memoribilia show, maybe you guys can help.
**Not that I have any problems with Memoribilia, but If I were to come to the UK in 2006, is there a better show to do or one you would rather see me at?
Details are good, if they have more than 1 show a year, which is better...etc. Keeping in mind I don't necessarily need a "busier" show, Memoribilia is busy enough for me. I'm just interested in what may be more to the benefit of the fans. If it's a principle thing with Memo, let me know... Though I don't know the details and would like to, I'm perfectly willing to turn down a show on principle because they may have banned one of my employers.
Any feedback is most appreciated.
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« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2005, 10:20:40 PM » |
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To be honest I think any show in the UK you can go to would be much appreciated Of course shows down south, near London, would be even better (the fact that I am from down south hasn't affected by opinion of course  ). |
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« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2005, 11:01:09 PM » |
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Hey Warren, Super to hear you're thiniking about doing shows in the UK next year I know Cards inc were one of your employers for at least Thunderbirds right??? And they've been banned from Memorabilia!! Shows next year include the following G-Mex colllectormania (feb 06) Collectormania 9 (april 06) and probably Collectormania 10 (oct 06) London Film And Comic-Con (july 06) London Expo (may 06 and oct 06) Memorablilia (april, august and november 06) Personally i would like to see you at G-mex in February as we as fans would be getting a pretty good "artists Alley" if you sign up along with Cynthia Cummens and Randy Martinez. I couldn't tell you how busy it would be as it will be the first G-mex show ever, but i've heard the venue is as big as Memorabilia (if not bigger). I can imagine there will be a really good turn out at G-Mex cos its new and its sister shows London Film and comic Con And Collectormania in Milton Keynes have a steady fan and attendance base!! If you want to knwo the details of why dealers were banned, you best to speak to Darren at Cards Inc as he will give you a straight story... if i try... it'll probably be like chinese whispers!!! Drop me an email if you need anymore info matey Rupesh |
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« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2005, 11:03:17 PM » |
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To be honest I think any show in the UK you can go to would be much appreciated Of course shows down south, near London, would be even better (the fact that I am from down south hasn't affected by opinion of course ). Sharon, i'm a londoner and we have a few shows down here.... London Expo London Film and Comic Con Collecotrmania (not too far form london) smaller shows like Card Mart @ Royal National Hotel |
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« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2005, 03:55:51 AM » |
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Phew! And Cards Inc have been BANNED? ? I know they're not the most popular people out there but still... I agree that Memo has gotten less attractive over the last few years. What bugs me though is the 15 minute hike from the parking area to the halls! They never have the parking close to the actual venue! Carrying stuff to and from the car is a pain to say the least. But if Mr. Martineck would like to attend G-Mex Collectormania in February I'm sure we will all go along to say hi... Then I can show him all my Thunderbirds sketch cards  er, maybe not. Actually, the G-Mex show got me really excited. The guests so far look wonderful. And for me, it's only a half hours drive (I live in Warrington) so I'm definitely heading on over there. It is a pretty big venue but it's a while since I last went. They have an underground car park and it's across the road from the Bridgewater Hall concert venue. I saw Tony Bennett there earlier in the year. He was great |
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« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2005, 11:37:01 PM » |
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But if Mr. Martineck would like to attend G-Mex Collectormania in February I'm sure we will all go along to say hi... Then I can show him all my Thunderbirds sketch cards er, maybe not. Well, if i can swing it for Feb and if by chance Im there, any of the thunderbird sketches with my name on it..... I've seen them already WM |
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