Oh dear!!! Was it because it was the last Sunday before Christmas and folks were out Christmas shopping or was it the credit crunch. Either way there seemed to be less people than normal at todays toyfair and even less people preparing to spend their hard earned cash.
It was our worst Lincoln Toyfair. I spent more than we took, though hopefully that will turn a wee bit of a profit. But listening to other traders it seemed that it was a struggle all round.
Those Banking CEO's have a lot to answer for!!
Sunday 21 December 2008
Sunday 14 December 2008
Toyfair - NEC
Well the snow came down on Saturday night, almost a couple of inches, and it was touch and go as to whether we would be venturing to the Toyfair at the NEC on the Sunday, December 15th. But by the following morning it was almost gone - we don't get snow like we used to in the good old days - so we set off.
Perhaps it would have been better if we had stayed at home, that way we wouldn't have wasted the day. It was a busy fair, one of the biggest, unfortunately not busy for us and so it made it a long day. I did manage to snap up a couple of potential bargains but thats all.
Maybe Lincoln will be better next Sunday.
Perhaps it would have been better if we had stayed at home, that way we wouldn't have wasted the day. It was a busy fair, one of the biggest, unfortunately not busy for us and so it made it a long day. I did manage to snap up a couple of potential bargains but thats all.
Maybe Lincoln will be better next Sunday.
Friday 5 December 2008
TORCHWOOD
Outside the government, beyond the police. Tracking down alien life on earth and arming the human race against the future. The 21st century is when everything changes, and you've gotta be ready.
Is there a rift opening in Newark?? Torchwood's Capt. Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper have arrived at Time Was and they're ready to help in the fight against the Weevils and the Cyberwoman who arrived at the same time.
From Scificollector the Torchwood figures are highly detailed, fully articulated 5 inch figures. Wave one is now in stock but you'll need to hurry though as they are selling fast!!
Is there a rift opening in Newark?? Torchwood's Capt. Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper have arrived at Time Was and they're ready to help in the fight against the Weevils and the Cyberwoman who arrived at the same time.
From Scificollector the Torchwood figures are highly detailed, fully articulated 5 inch figures. Wave one is now in stock but you'll need to hurry though as they are selling fast!!
Saturday 29 November 2008
Memorabilia
Last weekend, 22nd and 23rd saw us at the NEC and the Autumn Memorabilia show. And what a good show it was!! The atmosphere was buzzing, most of the folks doing the signings I had actually heard of. To be fair most would know Jeff Wayne, he of the War of the Worlds, Lindsay Wagner, she of the bionic limbs, Gareth David-Lloyd, he of Torchwood, you know the welsh one and Henry Winkler, the Fonz no less. Well actually abit more these days as he seems to have filled out a bit!! But then again don't we all at his age. And then there were Doctor Who folks, Bond girls from the 60's, Sports Stars 'n' all.
I listened in on Jeff Wayne's talk and found it enjoyable, but then I'm biased as I've seen his Live show twice, thoroughly recommend it to one and all.
Oh in between all this we had a successful time not only selling, but I managed to pick up a few bargains that have since enjoyed a wee bit of a mark up. But that's business for you.
If you've not been to Memorabilia before then try and catch the next one in March, you won't be disappointed!! And if you do you'll always catch a bargain from us.
I listened in on Jeff Wayne's talk and found it enjoyable, but then I'm biased as I've seen his Live show twice, thoroughly recommend it to one and all.
Oh in between all this we had a successful time not only selling, but I managed to pick up a few bargains that have since enjoyed a wee bit of a mark up. But that's business for you.
If you've not been to Memorabilia before then try and catch the next one in March, you won't be disappointed!! And if you do you'll always catch a bargain from us.
Sunday 16 November 2008
Spalding Toyfair 16 November
Well it was back to Spalding today and due to other fairs around there was a wee lack of traders, however that didn't stop us, besides the other fairs were further away, though it did mean we missed out on Doncaster, one of our favourites.
On the whole though we did ok, thanks to the Doctor Who and a little touch of magic from the faeries. Maybe the Doctor should return as a Fairy after he regenerates from David Tennant, then we're assured of success at toyfairs up and down the land.
We also managed to bag ourselves a couple of bargains, but we can't say what they are otherwise you'd go looking for them!!
On the whole though we did ok, thanks to the Doctor Who and a little touch of magic from the faeries. Maybe the Doctor should return as a Fairy after he regenerates from David Tennant, then we're assured of success at toyfairs up and down the land.
We also managed to bag ourselves a couple of bargains, but we can't say what they are otherwise you'd go looking for them!!
Sunday 2 November 2008
Collectormania, Midlands
The last two days, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd, saw us at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry for Collectormania. Unfortunately it may be the credit crunch or the lack of star names but the two-day event was a bit of a damp squib, and not just for the poor weather.
Not too many folks turned up and those that did weren't putting their hands in their pockets to buy all these wonderful items we had for sale, nor anyone else's by the sounds of it. We did better than most but then we didn't do very well, so it doesn't take a mathematician to work out how the others did.
Still it's back to the toyfairs next!! See you at Spalding, hopefully.
Not too many folks turned up and those that did weren't putting their hands in their pockets to buy all these wonderful items we had for sale, nor anyone else's by the sounds of it. We did better than most but then we didn't do very well, so it doesn't take a mathematician to work out how the others did.
Still it's back to the toyfairs next!! See you at Spalding, hopefully.
Thursday 30 October 2008
David Tennant's tenancy runs out.
October 29, 2008 and David Tennant announces that he is to stop playing the Doctor. He will pass the sonic screwdriver onto another actor after the filming of four specials for 2009.
Will it refresh Doctor Who?? Will it give the new head writer Steven Moffat a clean slate to work with??
We will have to wait until 2010 to find out.
Will it refresh Doctor Who?? Will it give the new head writer Steven Moffat a clean slate to work with??
We will have to wait until 2010 to find out.
Monday 13 October 2008
Huntingdon Toyfair
Last sunday saw us at one of our favourite toyfairs, held at the Wood Green Animal Centre near Huntingdon.
Unfortunately this time it didn't go so well. The toys were disappointing but the fairies did ok. I still managed a couple of bargains and hopefully will turn them round fairly quickly.
Despite the Fair being as busy as usual folks just weren't putting their hands into their pockets unless they saw something they really wanted. Is this the work of the Credit Crunch and those greedy bankers? Just where has all that money gone, it was only last year that the banks were making billions in profit, now they have no money!! Well it certainly didn't appear at Huntingdon.
Still there is always next time!
Unfortunately this time it didn't go so well. The toys were disappointing but the fairies did ok. I still managed a couple of bargains and hopefully will turn them round fairly quickly.
Despite the Fair being as busy as usual folks just weren't putting their hands into their pockets unless they saw something they really wanted. Is this the work of the Credit Crunch and those greedy bankers? Just where has all that money gone, it was only last year that the banks were making billions in profit, now they have no money!! Well it certainly didn't appear at Huntingdon.
Still there is always next time!
Sunday 5 October 2008
Toyfair - Morley, Leeds
Well after an early morning start and driving through torrential rain we arrived at school in Morley, Leeds.
Morning assembly was to set the stall out in conjunction with PJ-Gifts, they seem to get everywhere, especially where we go!
First lesson of the day - how to buy a cup of tea and coffee, simple that one, the school had laid on their dinner ladies, and despite what they used to say about school dinners they were probably the busiest single stall at the toyfair, and it wasn't down to James Oliver.
The morning went brilliantly to start with, top marks gained by Doctor Who, just slightly ahead of the Alien Warrior and the Predator Hybrid.
The afternoon brightened up and, as we were in the foyer, it became a lot warmer when the sun streamed in. However, detention was looming for Primeval as they lacked any firepower in their run-off for third place with Batman.
All in all it was a steady day, only the second time we had done this J & J Webb Toyfair, it won't be the last either.
We'll be back in December as Arnie almost said.
Morning assembly was to set the stall out in conjunction with PJ-Gifts, they seem to get everywhere, especially where we go!
First lesson of the day - how to buy a cup of tea and coffee, simple that one, the school had laid on their dinner ladies, and despite what they used to say about school dinners they were probably the busiest single stall at the toyfair, and it wasn't down to James Oliver.
The morning went brilliantly to start with, top marks gained by Doctor Who, just slightly ahead of the Alien Warrior and the Predator Hybrid.
The afternoon brightened up and, as we were in the foyer, it became a lot warmer when the sun streamed in. However, detention was looming for Primeval as they lacked any firepower in their run-off for third place with Batman.
All in all it was a steady day, only the second time we had done this J & J Webb Toyfair, it won't be the last either.
We'll be back in December as Arnie almost said.
Tuesday 16 September 2008
Spalding Toyfair
Last Sunday, the 14th, saw ourselves back at one of our favourite haunts, Spalding Toyfair at the Springfield Centre organised extremely efficiently once again by J & J Webb Fairs.
Well it was a toyfair that certainly didn't disappoint, we had a very successful day. Our new line in Pewter figurines proved very popular, take a look at the following link to see what I mean http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/FantasyFigures.htm
The only down side to the day was the fact that outside was a lovely sunny day, for the first time in months, and we were stuck inside the centre. But you have to take the rough with the smooth, especially on a good day like that.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to pick up any items for my own collection, but there will be other days.
We're watching our doors at the moment for the imminent delivery of the next wave of Doctor Who poseables from Series 4 which features Davros and the Supreme Dalek. Keep an eye on the website at www.timewasshop.co.uk or visit us at the Buttermarket in Newark, Notts.
Well it was a toyfair that certainly didn't disappoint, we had a very successful day. Our new line in Pewter figurines proved very popular, take a look at the following link to see what I mean http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/FantasyFigures.htm
The only down side to the day was the fact that outside was a lovely sunny day, for the first time in months, and we were stuck inside the centre. But you have to take the rough with the smooth, especially on a good day like that.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to pick up any items for my own collection, but there will be other days.
We're watching our doors at the moment for the imminent delivery of the next wave of Doctor Who poseables from Series 4 which features Davros and the Supreme Dalek. Keep an eye on the website at www.timewasshop.co.uk or visit us at the Buttermarket in Newark, Notts.
Sunday 7 September 2008
What No Toyfair!!!
Just for a change today we didn't do a toyfair instead we were at the NEC Autumn Trade Fair buying instead of selling!
We spent perhaps a wee bit too much, but then Christmas is coming and the Good Doctor will be back in town, along with Santa, as well.
Plenty of new Doctor Who toys will be making their way to Time Was... and http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/. Not too mention the arrival of Torchwood. I said not to mention Torchwood, but the figures of Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper, the Weevil and the Cyberwoman look terrific, check the website for pictures.
We spent perhaps a wee bit too much, but then Christmas is coming and the Good Doctor will be back in town, along with Santa, as well.
Plenty of new Doctor Who toys will be making their way to Time Was... and http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/. Not too mention the arrival of Torchwood. I said not to mention Torchwood, but the figures of Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper, the Weevil and the Cyberwoman look terrific, check the website for pictures.
Tuesday 2 September 2008
Just In
Just arrived at Time Was... in the Buttermarket, Newark and not to forget also available at http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ are;
The Sontaran Stratagem Set and The Fires of Pompeii Set. We have also had a restock of the Series 4 poseable figures.
Keep checking the shop and the website as more Doctor Who toys and collectables are on their way!!
Monday 25 August 2008
Toyfair - Ricoh Arena, Coventry
Well it started as an ordinary day, we set up at a fairly sparse Ricoh Arena probably due to it being a Bank Holiday, the 25th August. We thought it would be a quiet day, though there would be less duplication of products which means it might work in our favour.
Anyway the doors opened and it was a slow start, unfortunately we had a bit of a crisis at home which meant that Anne and myself had to leave and whilst Anne stayed at home I returned to the Ricoh. A round trip of three hours and 160 miles.
Whilst I was gone our partners PJ-Gifts manned the fort, and it has to be said they did very well, Pete and Jackie worked their socks off and I returned to a list of many a sale. I was just back in time for the pack up and a return home. I eventually got back at 6:30 a wee bit tired and the crisis nicely dealt with by Anne.
We did think we might let Pete and Jackie do the work for us next time as well, but they didn't like that idea.
Anyway the doors opened and it was a slow start, unfortunately we had a bit of a crisis at home which meant that Anne and myself had to leave and whilst Anne stayed at home I returned to the Ricoh. A round trip of three hours and 160 miles.
Whilst I was gone our partners PJ-Gifts manned the fort, and it has to be said they did very well, Pete and Jackie worked their socks off and I returned to a list of many a sale. I was just back in time for the pack up and a return home. I eventually got back at 6:30 a wee bit tired and the crisis nicely dealt with by Anne.
We did think we might let Pete and Jackie do the work for us next time as well, but they didn't like that idea.
Sunday 24 August 2008
Huntingdon Toyfair
Back to Huntingdon today. Despite the miserable weather on the journey down the day turned out nice, but so much for the Michael Fish impersonations, if you can remember who he was! The Toyfair wasn't the busiest, it has seen better days, so it was a bit of a surprise that by the time we got home, in the sunshine, we hadn't done as bad as we thought.
This time it was the Good Doctor who with a wee bit of help from the Faeries, rescued us, not the Alien and Predators. Still despite the holiday season and the credit crunch we came home with a few less collectables and a tad more money. Which is what it's all about.
The car has gone straight in the storage, no need to restock or rejig for the Toyfair at the Ricoh Stadium tomorrow. No peace for the wicked!!
This time it was the Good Doctor who with a wee bit of help from the Faeries, rescued us, not the Alien and Predators. Still despite the holiday season and the credit crunch we came home with a few less collectables and a tad more money. Which is what it's all about.
The car has gone straight in the storage, no need to restock or rejig for the Toyfair at the Ricoh Stadium tomorrow. No peace for the wicked!!
Sunday 17 August 2008
They're Off!!!
Sunday the 17th saw a wet and miserable start to the day as we headed out to the races. Well actually it was a toyfair at Doncaster Racecourse. The weather from our way, Lincolnshire north to Doncaster improved as we went, but we did hear of local flooding from the folks who had to travel south to Doncaster, which could have accounted for there being quite a few empty tables.
It was a fairly busy toyfair considering its the holiday period. The Classic Range of Doctor Who figures were big sellers yet again, though mainly the 4th and 5th Doctors, (we've sold out of the 6th). The witches and fairies didn't quite manage to cast a spell over the crowds.
All in all though it was a fairly successful toyfair for ourselves and at least the journey start and end were at very relaxing times as compared to the Dalek Invasion last week at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.
Oh and Doncaster racecourse do a wonderful breakfast butty!!
It was a fairly busy toyfair considering its the holiday period. The Classic Range of Doctor Who figures were big sellers yet again, though mainly the 4th and 5th Doctors, (we've sold out of the 6th). The witches and fairies didn't quite manage to cast a spell over the crowds.
All in all though it was a fairly successful toyfair for ourselves and at least the journey start and end were at very relaxing times as compared to the Dalek Invasion last week at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.
Oh and Doncaster racecourse do a wonderful breakfast butty!!
Monday 11 August 2008
Dalek Invasion!!!!
We were at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton yesterday, Sunday 10th, defending the Naval Base against an audacious and dastardly plan by the Daleks to take over the Museum.
After a very early start for the 225 mile journey to the base, we materialised in good time to set up the defences. At 10 o'clock prompt the Daleks invaded. Davros must have been so pleased with the initial attack, but we fought gallantly and fended off the hordes with bargains galore. The new Doctor Who Classic figures by Character Options were exceptional scoring hit after hit. And Kylie with the Voyage of the Damned repelled many a boarder, maybe it was the singing!!
By 5 o'clock our weary team had prevailed and we were victorious and were ready to tear down our defences and return home. Perhaps travelling by TARDIS would have helped.
It was a long day 2 a.m to 10 p.m but it was an excellent day. Many thanks to the staff at the Fleet Air Arm Museum for inviting us back and it was good to see old friends as well. They were all mentioned in despatches!!
We look forward to next year, in the meantime it's back to the shop.
After a very early start for the 225 mile journey to the base, we materialised in good time to set up the defences. At 10 o'clock prompt the Daleks invaded. Davros must have been so pleased with the initial attack, but we fought gallantly and fended off the hordes with bargains galore. The new Doctor Who Classic figures by Character Options were exceptional scoring hit after hit. And Kylie with the Voyage of the Damned repelled many a boarder, maybe it was the singing!!
By 5 o'clock our weary team had prevailed and we were victorious and were ready to tear down our defences and return home. Perhaps travelling by TARDIS would have helped.
It was a long day 2 a.m to 10 p.m but it was an excellent day. Many thanks to the staff at the Fleet Air Arm Museum for inviting us back and it was good to see old friends as well. They were all mentioned in despatches!!
We look forward to next year, in the meantime it's back to the shop.
Thursday 7 August 2008
Doctor Who Classic Figures
Just arrived at Time Was... in the Buttermarket and online at www.timewasshop.co.uk are the new Classic Series poseable figures by Character Options.
The figures look terrific and by collecting all 7 figures you get the parts that go together to make an 8th figure, the K1 Robot. So collect the 4th, 5th and 6th Doctors, together with the Zygon, the D84 Robot, the Sea Devil, Magnus Greel & Mr Sin and the SV7 Robot.
Go to our website quick before they all go.
Unfortunately our Series 4 figures came and went so quickly that we are awaiting a restock!!!
The figures look terrific and by collecting all 7 figures you get the parts that go together to make an 8th figure, the K1 Robot. So collect the 4th, 5th and 6th Doctors, together with the Zygon, the D84 Robot, the Sea Devil, Magnus Greel & Mr Sin and the SV7 Robot.
Go to our website quick before they all go.
Unfortunately our Series 4 figures came and went so quickly that we are awaiting a restock!!!
Sunday 27 July 2008
Summer is here - At last!!
When will it rain??? We've had almost a week of hot sunny weather!! It still doesn't help England beat South Africa though.
And it doesn't help the shop either. After our best week we've had one of our worst now. It could be the weather or that summer holidays have now kicked in, but Newark has been quiet all week and not just for ourselves.
No toyfair today, Sunday, either so thats not helping, but Amazon and the website are doing very nicely, thank you very much.
And it doesn't help the shop either. After our best week we've had one of our worst now. It could be the weather or that summer holidays have now kicked in, but Newark has been quiet all week and not just for ourselves.
No toyfair today, Sunday, either so thats not helping, but Amazon and the website are doing very nicely, thank you very much.
Sunday 20 July 2008
Mansfield Toyfair
Well at least the sun was shining today, but as regards the fair unfortunately we didn't do very well. Not a lot to say really it just didn't go our way, except for a couple of die-casts I managed to pick up that we'll be able to sell on for a nice price, Luvvly Jubbly as someone once said!!
The shop though had its best week so far and the music from the Cadenza String Quartet in the Buttermarket yesterday (19th) was excellent. It made for an extremely pleasant day.
The shop though had its best week so far and the music from the Cadenza String Quartet in the Buttermarket yesterday (19th) was excellent. It made for an extremely pleasant day.
Sunday 13 July 2008
Toyfair - Kings Lynn
One of the smaller fairs is at Kings Lynn, unfortunately it's not one we do too well at, and today was no different. I could count the sales on one hand, well less than one actually, and if it wasn't for a presale we wouldn't have covered the cost of the table. That's how slow it was.
All packed up and home by 3, that includes the hours drive. Just in time to cut the grass, damn no rain today. Still sales on Amazon were good and there's still Doctor Who tonight, though I think I know who he regenerates into. And just for good measure there's Top Gear and a race in a Datsun and a Bullet Train in Japan.
That reminds me we do have some excellent pictures from Top Gear and Doctor Who, but you'll need to come to the Toyfairs to get them or to our shop in Newark's Buttermarket.
Still next stop Mansfield. Let's hope for better things.
All packed up and home by 3, that includes the hours drive. Just in time to cut the grass, damn no rain today. Still sales on Amazon were good and there's still Doctor Who tonight, though I think I know who he regenerates into. And just for good measure there's Top Gear and a race in a Datsun and a Bullet Train in Japan.
That reminds me we do have some excellent pictures from Top Gear and Doctor Who, but you'll need to come to the Toyfairs to get them or to our shop in Newark's Buttermarket.
Still next stop Mansfield. Let's hope for better things.
Monday 7 July 2008
Doctor Who
Arriving soon from Character Options are the poseable figures for series 4 featuring Donna Noble, or is that 'The Doctor Donna'? Also the Sontaran Stratagem Gift Set.
Follow these links to the website to find out more;
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ImagePages/DoctorWhoToys/Series%204.htm
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ImagePages/DoctorWhoToys/SontaranSet.htm
But of course there is so much more than just Doctor Who at timewasshop.co.uk and Time Was... in Newark's Buttermarket (upstairs near the lift if you didn't know already).
Follow these links to the website to find out more;
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ImagePages/DoctorWhoToys/Series%204.htm
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ImagePages/DoctorWhoToys/SontaranSet.htm
But of course there is so much more than just Doctor Who at timewasshop.co.uk and Time Was... in Newark's Buttermarket (upstairs near the lift if you didn't know already).
Sunday 6 July 2008
Morley Toyfair
Well after a slow week in the shop we did the Morley Toyfair in Morley, Leeds. A wee bit of a journey up the A1M and M62 but we arrived in dry weather. Can't say the same for the journey back, mixing dry spells with torrential rain.
The day itself wasn't too bad considering this was the first time that we had done this particular fair. Though we do need to weigh up the cost of the petrol used to get there, especially in these times of extortionate fuel prices.
Depsite a thrilling ending to Doctor Who last night, who'd have thought of two Doctors, well three if you count Donna???, not too much Doctor Who stuff dematerialized off the stall.
Still it's back to Kings Lynn next week.
The day itself wasn't too bad considering this was the first time that we had done this particular fair. Though we do need to weigh up the cost of the petrol used to get there, especially in these times of extortionate fuel prices.
Depsite a thrilling ending to Doctor Who last night, who'd have thought of two Doctors, well three if you count Donna???, not too much Doctor Who stuff dematerialized off the stall.
Still it's back to Kings Lynn next week.
Monday 30 June 2008
Just in
Just arrived today - some new fairies
Fairies on globes, Fairies with masks, Fairies with dragons.
All told a frenzy of fairies go on have a look - you know it makes sense!
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk
Fairies on globes, Fairies with masks, Fairies with dragons.
All told a frenzy of fairies go on have a look - you know it makes sense!
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk
Sunday 29 June 2008
Lincoln Toyfair
Well Sunday the 29th saw us at Lincoln again, they do seem to come round very quickly, maybe thats why it was a bit quiet, or is it this Credit Crunch?. But having said that we did do more than in previous Lincoln fairs for a while.
Anyway whats going to happen with the Doctor?? Is he regenerating or is there something to do with that thing on Donna's back??
Does it mean we'll have to put signs on our collectables 'Yesterdays Doctor'??
With all those discussions it's a wonder that we did actually sell anything. And then to top it all just when we were loading the cars back up the heavens opened, and then when we got home within in hour it was blue skies. We just can't win!!
Anyway whats going to happen with the Doctor?? Is he regenerating or is there something to do with that thing on Donna's back??
Does it mean we'll have to put signs on our collectables 'Yesterdays Doctor'??
With all those discussions it's a wonder that we did actually sell anything. And then to top it all just when we were loading the cars back up the heavens opened, and then when we got home within in hour it was blue skies. We just can't win!!
Monday 16 June 2008
Huntingdon Toyfair
Sunday the 15th saw us at the Wood Green Animal Centre at Huntingdon again. And again it was a very successful day, not even time to have a wander around the animal centre!
A firm favourite today was Hary Potter vehicles and of course Doctor Who. What was pleasing is that our new line of pictures, which aren't on the website but are in the shop in Newark, had a lot of attention and we did sell a Tinkerbell and Death Star. That's two pictures not a cross between Disney and Star Wars!!
Next stop Lincoln, let's hope things are as good there.
A firm favourite today was Hary Potter vehicles and of course Doctor Who. What was pleasing is that our new line of pictures, which aren't on the website but are in the shop in Newark, had a lot of attention and we did sell a Tinkerbell and Death Star. That's two pictures not a cross between Disney and Star Wars!!
Next stop Lincoln, let's hope things are as good there.
Sunday 8 June 2008
Spalding Toyfair
On a hot sunny day in June, the toyfair came back to the Springfield Centre at Spalding, Lincolnshire. It doesn't seem five minutes since we were there last.
If it was hot and sunny outside it was even hotter inside. A quiet day I think was had by all, maybe due to the nice weather. Unfortunately on my many wanders around both halls I was unable to spot that bargain for myself. Although there were some terrific pictures there of Tinkerbell and Star Trek and Nightmare before Christmas to buy that I saw, ohh they were ours to sell!!
Despite everything I just have one thing to say - Thunderbirds Are Go!! Thunderbird 3 has been sent on a mission.
Things are quiet on most fronts but we are ticking by nicely and Doctor Who's still on the box which is a bonus.
If it was hot and sunny outside it was even hotter inside. A quiet day I think was had by all, maybe due to the nice weather. Unfortunately on my many wanders around both halls I was unable to spot that bargain for myself. Although there were some terrific pictures there of Tinkerbell and Star Trek and Nightmare before Christmas to buy that I saw, ohh they were ours to sell!!
Despite everything I just have one thing to say - Thunderbirds Are Go!! Thunderbird 3 has been sent on a mission.
Things are quiet on most fronts but we are ticking by nicely and Doctor Who's still on the box which is a bonus.
Saturday 24 May 2008
The Voyage of the Damned
Well we only got them two days ago from Character Options but we've nearly sold out. Maybe it's to make up for Doctor Who missing from our TV screens tonight because of The Eurovision Song Contest, but the Voyage of the Damned Gift Set just sailed off our shelves today.
If you want one you'll have to be quick before they sink without trace, click the link and pick one up.
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Series3.htm#Voyage%20of%20the%20Damned%20Gift%20Set
Sunday 18 May 2008
Toyfair Lincoln
Well it was back to the toyfairs today at the Lincolnshire Showground just outside of Lincoln. This fair is usually busy and we do well, unfortunately today was an exception. People still came through the door, they just weren't spending or what they were going to spend they kept a tight rein on. Chatting with other dealers it seemed it was the same for most of us. Is it the credit crunch?? Maybe.
Anyway we'll get over it, a glass of wine tonight will help of course.
Anyway we'll get over it, a glass of wine tonight will help of course.
Saturday 17 May 2008
TV Film Memorabilia
The latest edition, June 2008, of the No.1 magazine for nostalgia and collectables must have heard we had opened as on page 8 of the issue they have done an excellent write-up on ourselves.Have a look at the home page on our website http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ to see what they wrote, or alternatively buy the magazine of course.
It's the one we recommend as the one to get. You can subscribe to it here
http://www.tv-film-memorabilia.co.uk/ go on you know it makes sense.
Newark Jazz Festival
Jazz came to the Buttermarket here in Newark when Graham Tranfield and Friends entertained the crowds with a set on the first floor of the centre.
The music was superb especially the drum solo by one of the "Friends". The whole event was a success bringing people into the centre who might not of otherwise have come in. Despite the 'loud' music business in the shop was good, particularly on the Doctor Who front. That still might have something to do with the programme being on air at the moment or is it the David Tennant standee pulls them in?
Mind you if it was loud for us down the other end of the first floor, it probably made the hair stand up on its own at Hair by Him.
The music was superb especially the drum solo by one of the "Friends". The whole event was a success bringing people into the centre who might not of otherwise have come in. Despite the 'loud' music business in the shop was good, particularly on the Doctor Who front. That still might have something to do with the programme being on air at the moment or is it the David Tennant standee pulls them in?
Mind you if it was loud for us down the other end of the first floor, it probably made the hair stand up on its own at Hair by Him.
Sunday 11 May 2008
A hot day
Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. Which could explain why the good folks of Newark seemed to stay outside rather than venture into the Buttermarket. However we did get a good flow of customers through the day, including Alex who had ordered his TARDIS key from the website and picked it up from the shop to save postage. Who said kid's aren't smart these days????
Also the ice-creams from Thorntons were just delicious, well what do you expect on a hot day?
It was also time to pack away the Thunderbird 3 model by Iconic Replicas ready to take to a customer at a forthcoming toyfair. It made quite a hole in the display, so another move round was in order. Although expensive Iconic Replica models are fantastic, having been produced using the original blueprints for the Thunderbirds.
Have a look at our link to the website and to save postage come and pick up the models, you know it makes sense.
Click on the link http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/IconicReplicas.htm though we do have lots more Gerry Anderson collectables here http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/GerryAnderson.htm
Sunday 4 May 2008
Toyfair NEC
Today, Sunday, was another early start for a Toyfair, this time at the NEC in Birmingham, hosted by DJ Fairs. This is a large fair and usually well attended by eager buyers, but unfortunately not today. It could have something to do with John Barrowman, of Torchwood and Doctor Who fame and not to mention those shows that Kevin Spacey apparantly dislikes. Not wanting to blame Captain Jack but he was at Collectormania today at Milton Keynes, just down the road from the NEC and by all accounts the BIG draw there.
Wouldn't have been so bad if we had managed to sell a Captain Jack poseable figure to compensate, but never mind there is always next time.
We did manage to pick up though quite a few bargains ourselves, which are now relisted on our website, www.timewasshop.co.uk under Thunderbirds Products.
So a rather long day, but at least the weekend wasn't all too bad. Nottingham Forest got promoted, at last!!!
Wouldn't have been so bad if we had managed to sell a Captain Jack poseable figure to compensate, but never mind there is always next time.
We did manage to pick up though quite a few bargains ourselves, which are now relisted on our website, www.timewasshop.co.uk under Thunderbirds Products.
So a rather long day, but at least the weekend wasn't all too bad. Nottingham Forest got promoted, at last!!!
Sunday 27 April 2008
Spalding Toyfair
Organised by J & J Fairs Ltd the Spalding Toyfair at Springfields Exhibition Centre in Lincolnshire is usually one of our most successful fairs and the 27th was no exception. Along with our regular customers treating themselves to some more TV memorabilia we also sold numerous fairies from our fantasy range. They're always a head turner despite what a certain other trader might say, mentioning no names but he has just treated himself to a very smart new Alfa Romeo.
Turnout at the fair was very good despite Sunday being the sunniest and warmest day for many a week.
Turnout at the fair was very good despite Sunday being the sunniest and warmest day for many a week.
Sunday 20 April 2008
Huntingdon Toy Fair
After a good day in the shop, Sunday the 20th saw us take up residence once again at the Huntingdon Toy Fair at Wood Green Animal Shelter, at not surprisingly Huntingdon. The fair is a large one organised by J & J Fairs Ltd.
There was a rather cold and damp start to the morning but that didn't seem to put off the punters. As usual they were out in force. Huntingdon is one of the best supported fairs by both traders and punters.
We had a successful day selling alot of smaller items, including some that we had had for a bit too long. It was good to see the back of those Vanguards, even if they were sold at a loss.
The fairies sold well as usual though it was a bit disappointing to find that Star Trek this time did not 'boldly go'. Still better luck with those at Spalding next week.
There was a rather cold and damp start to the morning but that didn't seem to put off the punters. As usual they were out in force. Huntingdon is one of the best supported fairs by both traders and punters.
We had a successful day selling alot of smaller items, including some that we had had for a bit too long. It was good to see the back of those Vanguards, even if they were sold at a loss.
The fairies sold well as usual though it was a bit disappointing to find that Star Trek this time did not 'boldly go'. Still better luck with those at Spalding next week.
Saturday 12 April 2008
Click on this link to have a look at our new Primeval poseable figures.
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Primeval.htm
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Primeval.htm
Saturday again
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One week on after the launch of our shop Time Was... and with the disappointment of the cafe behind us we set to work to entice the Newark shoppers upstairs. Using fancy dress from our friends at 'Chuckles' the fancy dress hire shop in the Buttermarket we dressed as Mr Spock from Star Trek, complete with beard, (no time to shave it off!) and Captain Jack Sparrow, also complete with full beard, and we set off where no man has gone before.... into the clutches of the passing shoppers enticing them with Billy, an inflatable Dalek, and home produced flyers. Sad isn't it that the wives have named the Dalek, it's not as if he's from the Cult of Skaro!!
We think it was successful, we were a lot busier today than on opening day, though perhaps poundage was down. But more people now know we are here.
We think it was successful, we were a lot busier today than on opening day, though perhaps poundage was down. But more people now know we are here.
Tuesday 8 April 2008
Well it's all been going quite well in the first three days, but, and there is always a but, the cafe opposite has shut down without warning. This is a bit of a blow because it was one of the main reasons for folks to come upstairs in the Buttermarket.
Our we downhearted? No, we have plans to get people to come upstairs anyway, just a shame the cafes gone. They did a delicious Yorkshire Pud filled with sausage and mash!!
Our we downhearted? No, we have plans to get people to come upstairs anyway, just a shame the cafes gone. They did a delicious Yorkshire Pud filled with sausage and mash!!
Monday 7 April 2008
Shop opening
After trading by e-commerce for a year at www.timewasshop.co.uk we have just opened our shop Time Was... in the Buttermarket in Newark on Trent, Notts. It may be small but it's perfectly formed.
Selling Sci-Fi TV and Film memorabilia as well as Fairy & Fantasy Figures we have already established some regular customers who have said that "it's about time a shop like this was opened!"
Stocking a large range of products the return of Doctor Who to our Saturday night screens has given an extra boost to ourselves.
Selling Sci-Fi TV and Film memorabilia as well as Fairy & Fantasy Figures we have already established some regular customers who have said that "it's about time a shop like this was opened!"
Stocking a large range of products the return of Doctor Who to our Saturday night screens has given an extra boost to ourselves.
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