It's been a hectic time recently for Time Was... the run up to the festivities and we've been all over the place. Huntingdon - through the ice & snow last Sunday for what was a not so good toyfair, not many traders made it through the bleak mid-winter, and even less buyers. Birmingham before that for a wargame fair, and unfortunately a long way to go for again a not so good a time.
But we have been kept busy with new stock coming in. The Back to the Future Light up Delorean is well worth a look, as to the rest of the Deloreans. Also the new Star Wars and Dungeons & Dragons figures.
But what has really kept us busy is the internet. The remote control R2-D2 is a winner, seems to be the must have toy for Christmas. We've certainly struggled to keep pace with demand for it.
The shop has been busy in this last week before the big day. The Fairies and Fantasy figures seem to be the gift that folks want to give, and a good choice too, though maybe the odd Dalek here and there wouldn't go amiss.
Shame about all the snow as it meant that for one day Time Was... was snowed in at home and there is naff all on daytime TV to keep you interested, but then there were all those little R2-D2s to send. The chap at the Post Office must have thought it was Christmas!!! with all the parcels we gave him the following day.
Anyway it's now time to wind down, just one last shopping day before Santa arrives, provided the council has gritted the roads for Rudolph.
Wednesday 23 December 2009
Monday 30 November 2009
F A Cup
Last Sunday saw Kettering FC take on the mighty Leeds United at home in the FA Cup 2nd round and if that wasn't enough it was live on TV, so if you couldn't get to the ground then it was available from the comfort of your warm, dry armchair. I take it a lot of folks did, as we had the misfortune to be at Kettering Toyfair that day, which although it was populated by a large number of dealers, the same couldn't be said for collectors. It was unfortunately a very wet set up and break down, whatever happened in between I couldn't say as there were no windows. It was also very cold in the Arena Sports Hall. All-in-all it was a very bad miserable day for Time Was...
Luckily though we were also at the Sleaford Christmas Market which proved to be a much better place and only three miles up the road. A steady trade in gifts and fantasy figures helped make a healthy profit. It may not have been as good as last years, something called a recession might have something to do with that, but it was far better than Kettering Toyfair.
Luckily though we were also at the Sleaford Christmas Market which proved to be a much better place and only three miles up the road. A steady trade in gifts and fantasy figures helped make a healthy profit. It may not have been as good as last years, something called a recession might have something to do with that, but it was far better than Kettering Toyfair.
Monday 23 November 2009
Memorabilia - A tale of two halves
Last weekend Time Was... was at the Autumn Memorabilia show at the NEC. A somewhat damp affair since the NEC leaked a bit, must be its creaking age, a few drops onto our stall, more onto the stall next to us but a downpour on the one next to that. So much so that they just picked up their stall and moved lock, stock and barrel elsewhere in the hall.
Apart from that Saturday was an excellent day, one of the best that we have had there. Definitely a day for the collectors, a day that saw us sell some of our older, harder to find, stock. It was so busy that there wasn't time to wander.
But even by the end of the day we were a bit tired of the 'film promotions' just opposite ourselves, a continual loop of five film trailers. Though Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief did look good.
Sunday was different altogether, it is though traditionally family day. So loads of kiddies about but not much buying. Maybe due to the cost of getting a family of four in, parking at £8 plus travelling expenses, it's not a cheap day out to start with, and then we expect them to buy collectables.
Anyway we did a fair bit, nothing compared to Saturday. The highlight of the day was an argument with the film folks as some inconsiderate young boss decided she was going to turn the volume up to full blast. This meant we couldn't hear our customers. After a request to turn it down was made by ourselves, our neighbour also went for it like a bull to a red rag.
Ohh and we did manage to wander and see some of the celebrities doing their signing bit. They are getting a bit ancient, maybe Memorabilia need to get a younger set. There is only so many times the same Bond girls can turn up. But there was Tom Felton, 'Draco Malfoy' from the Harry Potter films, to bring the average age down and he was a bit of a pull.
All in all though not a bad weekend, and for once a successful pack up and load of the car despite the NEC traffic management meant we were out of there by 5:30.
Apart from that Saturday was an excellent day, one of the best that we have had there. Definitely a day for the collectors, a day that saw us sell some of our older, harder to find, stock. It was so busy that there wasn't time to wander.
But even by the end of the day we were a bit tired of the 'film promotions' just opposite ourselves, a continual loop of five film trailers. Though Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief did look good.
Sunday was different altogether, it is though traditionally family day. So loads of kiddies about but not much buying. Maybe due to the cost of getting a family of four in, parking at £8 plus travelling expenses, it's not a cheap day out to start with, and then we expect them to buy collectables.
Anyway we did a fair bit, nothing compared to Saturday. The highlight of the day was an argument with the film folks as some inconsiderate young boss decided she was going to turn the volume up to full blast. This meant we couldn't hear our customers. After a request to turn it down was made by ourselves, our neighbour also went for it like a bull to a red rag.
Ohh and we did manage to wander and see some of the celebrities doing their signing bit. They are getting a bit ancient, maybe Memorabilia need to get a younger set. There is only so many times the same Bond girls can turn up. But there was Tom Felton, 'Draco Malfoy' from the Harry Potter films, to bring the average age down and he was a bit of a pull.
All in all though not a bad weekend, and for once a successful pack up and load of the car despite the NEC traffic management meant we were out of there by 5:30.
Sunday 8 November 2009
Spalding Toyfair
After a disappointing weekend last week with the double-header at Norwich and Doncaster not quite going according to plan, it was good to be back to winning ways at one of our favourites, Spalding Toyfair.
Perhaps we should actually thank Captain James Tiberius Kirk and his comrades as the Trekkies were out in force. Barely had the USS Voyager and Kazon fighter warped into Time Was... as they warped straight back out again, quickly followed by the Klingons and Kirk in his USS Enterprise.
There was also a good sprinkling of fairy dust on the good folks of Spalding as these too fluttered gently into their shopping bags.
The Toyfair was as usual well organised by JJ Webb and well supported at the Springfield Centre by both traders and buyers.
Next stop one of the big-ones!! Memorabilia at the NEC in a fortnight.
Perhaps we should actually thank Captain James Tiberius Kirk and his comrades as the Trekkies were out in force. Barely had the USS Voyager and Kazon fighter warped into Time Was... as they warped straight back out again, quickly followed by the Klingons and Kirk in his USS Enterprise.
There was also a good sprinkling of fairy dust on the good folks of Spalding as these too fluttered gently into their shopping bags.
The Toyfair was as usual well organised by JJ Webb and well supported at the Springfield Centre by both traders and buyers.
Next stop one of the big-ones!! Memorabilia at the NEC in a fortnight.
Monday 26 October 2009
Lincoln Toyfair
The 25th saw us back at the Lincoln showground at last, after the previous fair there was cancelled. Now that we are in the main hall after the demolition of the side rooms it all seems so cramped and hectic.
We now know why we preferred the side rooms!! Still even though the customers struggled to get by one another we did have a reasonable day. Even managed to pick up some bargains along the way.
Between Time Was... and PJ Gifts the tables had a distinct halloween theme with regards to the fairies and fantasy figures that were on show, even some Hammer House Horror cufflinks that PJ Gifts displayed. There was an abundance of witches, vampires, skulls, gothic figures and fairies.
Pity then after all the effort to set the theme that it was the toys that had the most success. You couldn't guess what lengths we went to to get some pot halloween pumpkins!!! Still we have them for next year. Well you can't win them all.
Next Sunday it's a double-header, somehow Time Was... is splitting in two, with a toyfair at Doncaster, one of our favourites, and then there is the return of the Star Wars Day in Norwich. Should be a gud'un.
We now know why we preferred the side rooms!! Still even though the customers struggled to get by one another we did have a reasonable day. Even managed to pick up some bargains along the way.
Between Time Was... and PJ Gifts the tables had a distinct halloween theme with regards to the fairies and fantasy figures that were on show, even some Hammer House Horror cufflinks that PJ Gifts displayed. There was an abundance of witches, vampires, skulls, gothic figures and fairies.
Pity then after all the effort to set the theme that it was the toys that had the most success. You couldn't guess what lengths we went to to get some pot halloween pumpkins!!! Still we have them for next year. Well you can't win them all.
Next Sunday it's a double-header, somehow Time Was... is splitting in two, with a toyfair at Doncaster, one of our favourites, and then there is the return of the Star Wars Day in Norwich. Should be a gud'un.
Monday 12 October 2009
Technology how did we use to cope?
Sunday the 11th saw Time Was... at one of our favourite haunts, the Wood Green Animal Shelter at Huntingdon for a JJ Webb Toyfair. This time we were on our own, since PJ Gifts were strutting their stuff at Arnold Hill School Craft Fair. It was a good job as we seemed to be more tightly packed in behind the tables than usual. But on the down-side we couldn't go and have our usual wander around the Shelter. Didn't stop the wandering within the hall though.
Despite this we started off well and the Fairies seemed to wing their way out of the hall quickly, but then Technology let us down. The Credit Card machine decided it couldn't find that satellite up in the sky and our biggest sale of the day was in jeopardy. Many attempts were made to find that satellite, even going outside didn't help. Maybe climbing to the top of the wind turbine would have got us closer to the staelitte. But then someone had a master stroke, why not do the processing later at home. So details were taken and phone numbers exchanged. But ooops the phone number was wrong, then Sherlock came to the rescue and noticed one too many 7's. It was a close run thing technology had conspired against us but after a quick phone call it all turned out ok in the end.
Just as well since unfortunately it looked like there were less folks about and even less willing to part with their hard earned cash. At the end of the day we had broken even, which was nice and came as a pleasant surprise.
Let's hope the run up to Christmas is better.
Despite this we started off well and the Fairies seemed to wing their way out of the hall quickly, but then Technology let us down. The Credit Card machine decided it couldn't find that satellite up in the sky and our biggest sale of the day was in jeopardy. Many attempts were made to find that satellite, even going outside didn't help. Maybe climbing to the top of the wind turbine would have got us closer to the staelitte. But then someone had a master stroke, why not do the processing later at home. So details were taken and phone numbers exchanged. But ooops the phone number was wrong, then Sherlock came to the rescue and noticed one too many 7's. It was a close run thing technology had conspired against us but after a quick phone call it all turned out ok in the end.
Just as well since unfortunately it looked like there were less folks about and even less willing to part with their hard earned cash. At the end of the day we had broken even, which was nice and came as a pleasant surprise.
Let's hope the run up to Christmas is better.
Wednesday 7 October 2009
Old Glory World Wargames 2009
The weekend of the 3rd and 4th saw Time Was... at the Old Glory World Wargames event held at Derby University. Just a hop down the Brian Clough Way between Nottingham and Derby.
It was a very successful two-day event. There were plenty of demonstration games, participation games as well as the competition games. From medieval to WWI and WWII, not too mention the Napoleonic to the film orientated games such as Ghostbusters-UK. But it wasn't just about the games there were also plenty of traders to take care of all these different types of wargamer.
The event was very well managed by Derby Wargames Associates. From our vantage point in the Atrium building we could look down on many of the games, especially the Raid on St. Nazaire hosted by the Leeds Wargmes Club. A very impressive layout, though not much gaming but plenty of talking by the folks from Leeds.
Luckily no other traders seemed to stock some of the items we had and so over the two days we were kept busy by a steady stream of buyers.
If you get the chance to go to next years event then make a dash for Time Was... as hopefully again we'll have the 'unique' stock.
It was a very successful two-day event. There were plenty of demonstration games, participation games as well as the competition games. From medieval to WWI and WWII, not too mention the Napoleonic to the film orientated games such as Ghostbusters-UK. But it wasn't just about the games there were also plenty of traders to take care of all these different types of wargamer.
The event was very well managed by Derby Wargames Associates. From our vantage point in the Atrium building we could look down on many of the games, especially the Raid on St. Nazaire hosted by the Leeds Wargmes Club. A very impressive layout, though not much gaming but plenty of talking by the folks from Leeds.
Luckily no other traders seemed to stock some of the items we had and so over the two days we were kept busy by a steady stream of buyers.
If you get the chance to go to next years event then make a dash for Time Was... as hopefully again we'll have the 'unique' stock.
Sunday 20 September 2009
A new one
Yesterday, 20th, saw Time Was... venture into the darkest depths of Northamptonshire to the town of Kettering. Though the journey down, once we had turned off the A1 and onto the A43, was quite picturesque. Passing through villages with thatched covered cottages and gardens ablaze with colour. Was this a good omen, together with clear blue skies, that we were onto something good?? But then we hit Kettering itself which was just like any other town only a wee bit grimmer. A group of men were stood on the first street corner looking slightly menacing even at 8 o'clock in the morning, but they were only queuing for the hole in the wall.
Still we found the Arena quite easily thanks to some almost excellent signposting by Barry Potter Fairs. The only sign which was difficult to spot was the one on the lampost, behind some branches, just at the entrance of the leisure centre. But then I think the building itself gave it away and the hive of activity from the various White Van Men told us we had arrived.
The hall was a very spacious setting, with plenty of room to display our wares and store our boxes, gave for a very relaxed day. Though the carpet must have been laid by Bogit Carpets.
This was the first time we had been to Kettering and it was encouraging. We didn't set the fair alight but we did break-even, which seemed to be better than most. One poor chap sold just one item for £12 all day! We also picked up a couple of bargains that we can sell on.
We hopefully will have some folks return to us on November 29th when we venture into the not so darkest depths of Northamptonshire again.
Still we found the Arena quite easily thanks to some almost excellent signposting by Barry Potter Fairs. The only sign which was difficult to spot was the one on the lampost, behind some branches, just at the entrance of the leisure centre. But then I think the building itself gave it away and the hive of activity from the various White Van Men told us we had arrived.
The hall was a very spacious setting, with plenty of room to display our wares and store our boxes, gave for a very relaxed day. Though the carpet must have been laid by Bogit Carpets.
This was the first time we had been to Kettering and it was encouraging. We didn't set the fair alight but we did break-even, which seemed to be better than most. One poor chap sold just one item for £12 all day! We also picked up a couple of bargains that we can sell on.
We hopefully will have some folks return to us on November 29th when we venture into the not so darkest depths of Northamptonshire again.
Sunday 13 September 2009
Where have all the traders gone?
It was a bit like the Marie Celeste today as there seemed to be quite a few traders who have jumped ship. Spalding toyfair was a bit low on traders, big aisles, plenty of empty tables with names on them. So many of them had booked but hadn't turned up. David and Stephen did their usual calm, well organised day. The cafe was busy and the aromas that drifted our way made us hungry, but that wasn't a problem as we had packed ourselves out well.
Our colleagues, well those who turned up, were all on good form. Peter had finally ended his two-year sale and with a new colour scheme had gone all gold. Wasn't sure if that was his tan or his stall!! Pity he still hasn't sold his Hogwarts Express, there must be a Harry Potter somewhere for him. Mike was usual jovial self, 'working' every minute as usual, though when I was there his wife seemed to be doing all the work whilst he played on a laptop, so no change there really.
Our regulars turned up and all had a good chat, some a wee bit longer than others, and they bought a few things.
Ohh and there were a few other customers but it was difficult persuading them to part with their money. Even the couple who only wanted to spend £10.00 even though everything they wanted was priced at more than twice that.
Still it passed a few minutes of the day.
Our colleagues, well those who turned up, were all on good form. Peter had finally ended his two-year sale and with a new colour scheme had gone all gold. Wasn't sure if that was his tan or his stall!! Pity he still hasn't sold his Hogwarts Express, there must be a Harry Potter somewhere for him. Mike was usual jovial self, 'working' every minute as usual, though when I was there his wife seemed to be doing all the work whilst he played on a laptop, so no change there really.
Our regulars turned up and all had a good chat, some a wee bit longer than others, and they bought a few things.
Ohh and there were a few other customers but it was difficult persuading them to part with their money. Even the couple who only wanted to spend £10.00 even though everything they wanted was priced at more than twice that.
Still it passed a few minutes of the day.
Sunday 6 September 2009
Peterborough Toy Fair - Ohh Dear
Another Sunday, another Toyfair. This time it was back to the Cresset Centre in Peterborough for what is usually a fair fair. Unfortunately today, for some reason quite a few traders were missing, many of whom are regulars and also more importantly quite a lot of buyers. So needless to say not a very good day. It did at least keep dry and there was free coffee and biccies, even choccy ones, for all!!
But apart from that it was a very quiet day, in fact we were packed up and out of there before it was officially supposed to finish, and that was as one of the last ones to leave.
Still there is the return match on December 13th, the run up to Christmas, so it should be much, much better.
But apart from that it was a very quiet day, in fact we were packed up and out of there before it was officially supposed to finish, and that was as one of the last ones to leave.
Still there is the return match on December 13th, the run up to Christmas, so it should be much, much better.
Monday 31 August 2009
Huntingdon
After a little break touring around West Wales and the Gower it was back to reality with the Huntingdon Toyfair at Wood Green Animal Shelter. On this particular Sunday for Time Was... I can say Toyfair would be an over-statement since we only sold one toy, and PJ Gifts managed just a couple.
It was our Fantasy range of Faeries and Dragons that came to our rescue. Though only just. Unfortunately it was just one of those times where folks looked but didn't buy. Maybe it was the clear blue skies that kept them away, it was afterall a lovely sunny day, good barbecueing weather especially if you had a birthday to celebrate.
Apart from the obvious bargains on our stand, I may be biased there, but I didn't manage to find any bargains for ourselves.
Hopefully it will be better luck next time.
Ohh if you're ever in West Wales, look up the West Wales Museum of Childhood it'll bring back memories if you're of a certain age. And if you're not then you'll think what a boring childhood we all must of had, but then we had imaginations and toys were more than a five-minute wonder.
It was our Fantasy range of Faeries and Dragons that came to our rescue. Though only just. Unfortunately it was just one of those times where folks looked but didn't buy. Maybe it was the clear blue skies that kept them away, it was afterall a lovely sunny day, good barbecueing weather especially if you had a birthday to celebrate.
Apart from the obvious bargains on our stand, I may be biased there, but I didn't manage to find any bargains for ourselves.
Hopefully it will be better luck next time.
Ohh if you're ever in West Wales, look up the West Wales Museum of Childhood it'll bring back memories if you're of a certain age. And if you're not then you'll think what a boring childhood we all must of had, but then we had imaginations and toys were more than a five-minute wonder.
Friday 14 August 2009
Star Trek
Just arrived at Time Was... the new Hot Wheels die-cast models of;
- USS Enterprise NCC-1701 Refit
- USS Reliant NCC-1864
- USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D
- Klingon Bird Of Prey
Monday 10 August 2009
Dalek Invasion!!!
The third Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton, took place last weekend, 8th & 9th. A two-day event due to the problems last year with folks being unable to get in and the Police having to turn them away, before they got sight of the museum. Two days though meant extra cost for us, hotel for overnight stay and hire of a van so that we had enough stock with us.
Well the van wasn't really needed as both days were a wee bit sparse of people, despite the allure of two Doctors, Colin Baker and Sylvestor McCoy as well as a whole army of Daleks and other characters from Doctor Who, not to mention other Doctors or should we say John Smith's!!! Must be all this timey wimey, wibbly wobbly stuff that the Doctor goes on about as at one time there were two 10th Doctors and a 5th Doctor at our stall.
Trade was shall we say slow and not so good as the previous two years. Still we did at least have a good location such that folks could see us.
There was plenty to do for the young aspiring Time Lords unfortunately not always in the same hall.
Pity but the weekend didn't quite turn out as we hoped. Maybe it was the hot sunny weather that did it. It certainly wasn't the news of the Ashes, was it???
Oh and by the way if you have an overnight stay at a Travel Lodge, for any reason, just don't preorder the breakfast, £4.00+ for a few cornflakes, a little long life milk, one go bar, a tiny bottle of fruit juice and a cup with instant coffee in. You have to provide the water. What a rip-off!! You have been warned!!! Bad mistake the breakfast, really set the scene for the second day at the Museum.
Well the van wasn't really needed as both days were a wee bit sparse of people, despite the allure of two Doctors, Colin Baker and Sylvestor McCoy as well as a whole army of Daleks and other characters from Doctor Who, not to mention other Doctors or should we say John Smith's!!! Must be all this timey wimey, wibbly wobbly stuff that the Doctor goes on about as at one time there were two 10th Doctors and a 5th Doctor at our stall.
Trade was shall we say slow and not so good as the previous two years. Still we did at least have a good location such that folks could see us.
There was plenty to do for the young aspiring Time Lords unfortunately not always in the same hall.
Pity but the weekend didn't quite turn out as we hoped. Maybe it was the hot sunny weather that did it. It certainly wasn't the news of the Ashes, was it???
Oh and by the way if you have an overnight stay at a Travel Lodge, for any reason, just don't preorder the breakfast, £4.00+ for a few cornflakes, a little long life milk, one go bar, a tiny bottle of fruit juice and a cup with instant coffee in. You have to provide the water. What a rip-off!! You have been warned!!! Bad mistake the breakfast, really set the scene for the second day at the Museum.
Sunday 2 August 2009
Spalding Toyfair
The tulips may not have been out and about in Spalding but something strange was in the air! A very good turnout of Fairy and Fantasy collectors, though not so many toy collectors!!! We just couldn't keep our fairies from flying off, perhaps we should have clipped their wings, but that would have been cruel.
It was a very good Spalding and the first toyfair since we began where we didn't have any Doctor Who products. They were all tucked up in bed in the warehouse waiting for their big day out next weekend at the Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton. Perhaps you might of heard of it by some chance?
It was a pity that none of the big toys went as it seems we can't have it both ways. Last week at Doncaster it was very few fairies but loads of toys and other collectables, this week it was just the opposite. One of these days both we will sell in equal amounts, large hopefully!!
And to top a good day it didn't rain so we didn't get wet packing up unlike recent weeks.
It was a very good Spalding and the first toyfair since we began where we didn't have any Doctor Who products. They were all tucked up in bed in the warehouse waiting for their big day out next weekend at the Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton. Perhaps you might of heard of it by some chance?
It was a pity that none of the big toys went as it seems we can't have it both ways. Last week at Doncaster it was very few fairies but loads of toys and other collectables, this week it was just the opposite. One of these days both we will sell in equal amounts, large hopefully!!
And to top a good day it didn't rain so we didn't get wet packing up unlike recent weeks.
Thursday 30 July 2009
X Men Wolverine
Logan has arrived - be quick get to www.timewasshop.co.uk or Time Was... at the Buttermarket in Newark.Sunday 26 July 2009
X-Men: Wolverine
X-Men Wolverine
Coming soon X-Men Wolverine figures at only £7.99 each plus postage.
10 cm poseable action figures featuring Logan, Wolverine in various guises from Marvel comic book to film, Deadpool, Cyclops, Iceman and more.
Watch the website www.timewasshop.co.uk
Doncaster Toyfair
Today the 26th July saw Time Was... back at one of favourite and friendliest fairs at Doncaster Racecourse, hosted by Mike Bishop of Toyman Displays and of course MBToyfairs. It was a very good day as well. We did a very good trade in our new products, Torchwood Wave 2, Terminator Salvation, new fairies and also Wolverine X-Men figures, which are so new that we haven't yet had time to get them on the website!! Some old favourites also did well, Product Enterprise's Eagles and SHADO Mobiles and Supercars. All in all a good day.
Mike got the folks through the door yet again, although this time they were more into the toys than the fantasy items, but they were prepared to part with their hard earned cash.
I didn't quite find any bargains for ourselves though, probably because all the bargains were on our stall, just kidding!!
Still we are gearing up for the Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton in a fortnights time. Despite it being a long way from Doncaster the flyers for the Invasion we put out soon went!!!
Ohh and I can't tell you what Mike asked Jackie, but he blushed after getting a suitable response!!
Mike got the folks through the door yet again, although this time they were more into the toys than the fantasy items, but they were prepared to part with their hard earned cash.
I didn't quite find any bargains for ourselves though, probably because all the bargains were on our stall, just kidding!!
Still we are gearing up for the Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton in a fortnights time. Despite it being a long way from Doncaster the flyers for the Invasion we put out soon went!!!
Ohh and I can't tell you what Mike asked Jackie, but he blushed after getting a suitable response!!
Sunday 19 July 2009
Back to the toyfairs
Bad news all round - Torrential rain, saw aftermath of accident on M69, not many folks, traders or punters at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, Tom Watson lost in the play-off at Turnberry, England can't snaffle out the Aussies at Lords, no more toyfairs at the Ricoh and finally my pen ran out!!! The drama!!!
Despite the downsides we did manage to do a wee bit of trade though I couldn't find that elusive bargain, and it didn't help when another trader mentioned he'd picked up a mint condition Product Enterprise UFO & Interceptor for just a fiver at a car boot, whaaaaaaat don't folks know the value of these things at car boots and why don't I ever see them???? Perhaps not going to car boots may have something to do with it.
Still it's Doncaster next week, then Spalding and then the Big 'un at Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, the annual Dalek Invasion only this time it's over two days. So we still have fairs to go to despite the loss of the Ricoh. We've already lost Donnington to something called F1, whatever that is??
Oh by the way did I mention we have the new Torchwood figures in stock now? Ianto, Tashiko, Captain John and the Blowfish, but you'll have to hurry they're going fast!
Despite the downsides we did manage to do a wee bit of trade though I couldn't find that elusive bargain, and it didn't help when another trader mentioned he'd picked up a mint condition Product Enterprise UFO & Interceptor for just a fiver at a car boot, whaaaaaaat don't folks know the value of these things at car boots and why don't I ever see them???? Perhaps not going to car boots may have something to do with it.
Still it's Doncaster next week, then Spalding and then the Big 'un at Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, the annual Dalek Invasion only this time it's over two days. So we still have fairs to go to despite the loss of the Ricoh. We've already lost Donnington to something called F1, whatever that is??
Oh by the way did I mention we have the new Torchwood figures in stock now? Ianto, Tashiko, Captain John and the Blowfish, but you'll have to hurry they're going fast!
Sunday 5 July 2009
Peterborough Toy Fair
Back at the Cresset Centre in Peterborough for a Toy Fair hosted by Barry Potter. One of Barry's smaller fairs today, July 5th and there seemed to be a smaller turnout of traders and buyers. Could that be because it was nice sunny day?? Well until it chucked it down with rain just at the time of packing up and leaving, typical!! Could it have been because of the Air Show at RAF Waddington not too far away, which would have drawn thousands?? Could it have been due to the Mens Singles Final at Wimbledon?? Though that didn't end until early evening after an epic battle between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick!!
Whatever the reason the toy buyers just weren't at the fair, one sale of a Cybermen collect and build set was all we had on that side. But the fairys were let loose with a force, our Fairy and Fantasy range at Time Was... went down a treat.
So all in all not too bad a day, despite the rains best efforts to soak us.
Oh and congratulations to Roger Federer!!
Whatever the reason the toy buyers just weren't at the fair, one sale of a Cybermen collect and build set was all we had on that side. But the fairys were let loose with a force, our Fairy and Fantasy range at Time Was... went down a treat.
So all in all not too bad a day, despite the rains best efforts to soak us.
Oh and congratulations to Roger Federer!!
Sunday 21 June 2009
Huntingdon
It was the Huntingdon Toyfair this weekend, Father's Day, at the Wood Green Animal Shelter. One of our favourite fairs and this time we did very well. There were unfortunately alot of dealers who didn't turn up and perhaps because it was Father's Day there didn't seem to be as many customers about.
This didn't put those folks who were there off, in fact it meant there was more room to wander around and not have to use elbows to get to tables. It was the fantasy figures of fairies and dragons that caught most peoples eye and they were flying off the table.
Though busy to start with it soon quietened down, but Pete from Manhattan Models was on top form again or was it just the sun has got to his head. Both of us from Time Was... had time to wander around the animal shelter whilst PJ Gifts held the fort. Quite a few ahhs and ooo's as we went from the dog kennels and to the cattery, if we didn't already have a single minded cat we might have come home with a bundle of fur.
This didn't put those folks who were there off, in fact it meant there was more room to wander around and not have to use elbows to get to tables. It was the fantasy figures of fairies and dragons that caught most peoples eye and they were flying off the table.
Though busy to start with it soon quietened down, but Pete from Manhattan Models was on top form again or was it just the sun has got to his head. Both of us from Time Was... had time to wander around the animal shelter whilst PJ Gifts held the fort. Quite a few ahhs and ooo's as we went from the dog kennels and to the cattery, if we didn't already have a single minded cat we might have come home with a bundle of fur.
Sunday 7 June 2009
Toyfairs times 2
Well after a hectic weekend last week with family get togethers it seems a while since Time Was... was at the Doncaster Toyfair on the 31st May, but we were. It was a glorious sunny day and another good fair organised by Mike Bishop, who not only did an excellent job, but also took a few photos. We always knew he had a soft spot for our fantasy figures, but photos???
Anyway we may not have had many actual sales, but for once they were all of the, shall we say large side, which was nice.
After a rush to get from Doncaster to home and unload, we were soon out and on our way to Mansfield to meet relatives who had travelled all the way from Canada just to see our Doctor Who collectables!! O.k. I'm a wee bit economical with the truth there they had come to visit faimly and actually had never seen Doctor Who, can you believe it!!!!
Today, 7th June, in the pouring rain, we were at Spalding hosted by JJ Webb Fairs. This is a regular haunt for Time Was... and although not too busy today, maybe the thought of getting soaked just getting out of the car and into the Springfirld Exhibition Centre put folks off, we did our usual amount of business. So we're happy. Though I did try to tell Pete from Manhattan Models the result of the Turkish Grand Prix, but he kept putting his head in between his knees, now there's something you don't want to see to often!!
Anyway we may not have had many actual sales, but for once they were all of the, shall we say large side, which was nice.
After a rush to get from Doncaster to home and unload, we were soon out and on our way to Mansfield to meet relatives who had travelled all the way from Canada just to see our Doctor Who collectables!! O.k. I'm a wee bit economical with the truth there they had come to visit faimly and actually had never seen Doctor Who, can you believe it!!!!
Today, 7th June, in the pouring rain, we were at Spalding hosted by JJ Webb Fairs. This is a regular haunt for Time Was... and although not too busy today, maybe the thought of getting soaked just getting out of the car and into the Springfirld Exhibition Centre put folks off, we did our usual amount of business. So we're happy. Though I did try to tell Pete from Manhattan Models the result of the Turkish Grand Prix, but he kept putting his head in between his knees, now there's something you don't want to see to often!!
Sunday 10 May 2009
Battlegroup North
May 9th and May 10th, two days that turned the clocks back to the 1940's and wartime Britain, Time Was indeed!!
We were at the Yorkshire Air Museum which over the last two days has been holding the annual Battlegroup North gathering of over 200 military vehicles, mainly Second World War, and assorted infantry in full battledress representing the many armies of the time, the Allies, the British, American and Russian and against them the Germans, I didn't see any Italians or Japanese there, but all factions seemed to get on together very well, as long as you didn't mention the ...!
There was also the Home Guard, complete with Captain Mainwaring, local Spivs, the Police, Ambulance and Fire personnel, women in 40's period dress, complete with seamed stockings, looks like those spivs did some brisk business. It all gave the feel of turning the clock back.
We were there along with a handful of traders in the Hangar housing many of the Museums collection, including the Halifax and Mosquito. Demonstration wargames were being played, including a very large representation of the Raid on St. Nazaire, and a highly detailed, but with very small intricately painted figures, Battle of Waterloo Game. Some traders had to rough it outside in the wind and rain of Saturday afternoon, shame... The sun was not too kind over the two days.
The two days saw, or more appropriately, heard the live firing of 25pdr cannons, which were situated just outside the Hangar. On the Saturday afternoon a single Spitfire overflew the airfield, a very impressive sight that of course emptied the Hangar.
Sunday and the UK Tank Club demonstrated their brilliant radio controlled tanks in a mock battle.
Loads of things were going on to make a great day out for any family. All in all an enjoyable couple of days. Anne didn't enjoy it too much as she was frozen for almost all of the Sunday, having had a warm day in the shop on the Saturday.
Ohh and we did quite a bit of business to!!
We were at the Yorkshire Air Museum which over the last two days has been holding the annual Battlegroup North gathering of over 200 military vehicles, mainly Second World War, and assorted infantry in full battledress representing the many armies of the time, the Allies, the British, American and Russian and against them the Germans, I didn't see any Italians or Japanese there, but all factions seemed to get on together very well, as long as you didn't mention the ...!
There was also the Home Guard, complete with Captain Mainwaring, local Spivs, the Police, Ambulance and Fire personnel, women in 40's period dress, complete with seamed stockings, looks like those spivs did some brisk business. It all gave the feel of turning the clock back.
We were there along with a handful of traders in the Hangar housing many of the Museums collection, including the Halifax and Mosquito. Demonstration wargames were being played, including a very large representation of the Raid on St. Nazaire, and a highly detailed, but with very small intricately painted figures, Battle of Waterloo Game. Some traders had to rough it outside in the wind and rain of Saturday afternoon, shame... The sun was not too kind over the two days.
The two days saw, or more appropriately, heard the live firing of 25pdr cannons, which were situated just outside the Hangar. On the Saturday afternoon a single Spitfire overflew the airfield, a very impressive sight that of course emptied the Hangar.
Sunday and the UK Tank Club demonstrated their brilliant radio controlled tanks in a mock battle.
Loads of things were going on to make a great day out for any family. All in all an enjoyable couple of days. Anne didn't enjoy it too much as she was frozen for almost all of the Sunday, having had a warm day in the shop on the Saturday.
Ohh and we did quite a bit of business to!!
Tuesday 5 May 2009
Star Wars Fan Day - Burnley FC
A long time ago... In a football stadium far, far away... well yesterday in Burnley, Lancs on May 4th or to be more precise May the Fourth be with you, Time Was... was at Turf Moor, home to Burnley Football Club.
Only the home team hadn't turned up and the away team of Clone Troopers and their star striker Darth Vader played a blinder. It wasn't until Obi-Wan Kenobi and Chewbacca shored up the defence that things got better and the home supporters had something to cheer about.
It was a great day out, not only for the traders, not only for the Star Wars guests but mainly for the hundreds of kids of all ages, from a 14 week old Master Yoda to an 80 year old Star Wars fan. Many of the kids were in costume and took part in a fancy dress competition. It was difficult to chose who would win. Autographs were flying, light sabres were flashing and excited kids were everywhere.
BBC Radio Lancashire were there reporting on events throughout the day. Time Was... was also interviewed live on air to claim our 15 minutes of fame, well alot nearer to five minutes.
Although it was a long journey and a very early start Anne did appreciate the drive after we turned off the M62 and onto the A58 through Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, oh it did bring back memories of hills. A Lancashire lass for a Lancashire event.
An excellent day, well organised by Neil who was using the event to raise money for the local Hospice, and a huge success all round.
Only the home team hadn't turned up and the away team of Clone Troopers and their star striker Darth Vader played a blinder. It wasn't until Obi-Wan Kenobi and Chewbacca shored up the defence that things got better and the home supporters had something to cheer about.
It was a great day out, not only for the traders, not only for the Star Wars guests but mainly for the hundreds of kids of all ages, from a 14 week old Master Yoda to an 80 year old Star Wars fan. Many of the kids were in costume and took part in a fancy dress competition. It was difficult to chose who would win. Autographs were flying, light sabres were flashing and excited kids were everywhere.
BBC Radio Lancashire were there reporting on events throughout the day. Time Was... was also interviewed live on air to claim our 15 minutes of fame, well alot nearer to five minutes.
Although it was a long journey and a very early start Anne did appreciate the drive after we turned off the M62 and onto the A58 through Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, oh it did bring back memories of hills. A Lancashire lass for a Lancashire event.
An excellent day, well organised by Neil who was using the event to raise money for the local Hospice, and a huge success all round.
Saturday 2 May 2009
MAY THE FOURTH - be with you
May the Fourth - this Bank Holiday Monday will see Time Was at the Star Wars Fan Fun Day being held at Burnley Football Club. This promises to be a great day out for Star Wars fans of all ages with activities and fancy dress for the kids and star guest signings for the rest of us.
For more information click the link below:-
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ImagePages/Woody/SW.htm
See you there!
May the Fourth be with you
For more information click the link below:-
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ImagePages/Woody/SW.htm
See you there!
May the Fourth be with you
Tuesday 28 April 2009
Toyfair - Spalding
Last Sunday, the 26th, saw Time Was at one of our regular haunts, Spalding Toyfair @ The Springfield Centre, Spalding, Lincs.
Unfortunately it was the same as recent fairs. Folks were about but they were being cagey with their money. Not a good fair for us this time, and once again we missed out on the lovely sunshine as we tended our wares in the exhibition hall. Pity the good folks of Spalding didn't make it worthwhile being cooped up. Still we did get a very good bacon butty, mine was topped with an egg but Anne's wasn't. Well I did give her the choice, but she did her bread in my yolk!!
Never mind there is 'May The Fourth Be With You' a Star Wars event this Bank Holiday Monday at Burnley Football Club to look forward to.
Lightsabres at the ready...
Unfortunately it was the same as recent fairs. Folks were about but they were being cagey with their money. Not a good fair for us this time, and once again we missed out on the lovely sunshine as we tended our wares in the exhibition hall. Pity the good folks of Spalding didn't make it worthwhile being cooped up. Still we did get a very good bacon butty, mine was topped with an egg but Anne's wasn't. Well I did give her the choice, but she did her bread in my yolk!!
Never mind there is 'May The Fourth Be With You' a Star Wars event this Bank Holiday Monday at Burnley Football Club to look forward to.
Lightsabres at the ready...
Sunday 19 April 2009
Lincoln Toyfair - Oh Dear!!!
Maybe it was the weather, a nice sunny day!! Maybe it was the end of the Easter Holidays and folks are still away!! Maybe it was too many toyfairs too close together, both date wise and geographically!! But today, the 19th, was very poor. To put it another way, we took very little money and actually made a loss on the day. Not what we were hoping for.
It sounded like a common theme from other sellers today. Not only for today but in recent weeks as well. We are all hoping that things pick up soon, but are not expecting it. It's getting harder by the toyfair.
To top it all by the time we got back home, at a very early time, since most folks had packed up and gone way before official closing, we had sold one Postman Pat figure on Amazon for a mind blowing £3.50 less Amazon's fees. This time next year Rodders we'll be........ How does that finish???
Due to the early finish we did manage to grab some time in the sun in the back garden, but alas no G & T, just coffee and biscuits, and strange goings on by the cat and a shrub.
Still onwards and upwards, let's be positive. You need to check out the website, www.timewasshop.co.uk if case you'd forgotten, it's going through a gentle makeover. Not a Susannah and Trinny one, much more subtle than that. It's all to do with appearance, as that pair would say.
Look out next month for new products coming to Time Was... in the shop, online and at toyfairs.
See you in Spalding next week.
It sounded like a common theme from other sellers today. Not only for today but in recent weeks as well. We are all hoping that things pick up soon, but are not expecting it. It's getting harder by the toyfair.
To top it all by the time we got back home, at a very early time, since most folks had packed up and gone way before official closing, we had sold one Postman Pat figure on Amazon for a mind blowing £3.50 less Amazon's fees. This time next year Rodders we'll be........ How does that finish???
Due to the early finish we did manage to grab some time in the sun in the back garden, but alas no G & T, just coffee and biscuits, and strange goings on by the cat and a shrub.
Still onwards and upwards, let's be positive. You need to check out the website, www.timewasshop.co.uk if case you'd forgotten, it's going through a gentle makeover. Not a Susannah and Trinny one, much more subtle than that. It's all to do with appearance, as that pair would say.
Look out next month for new products coming to Time Was... in the shop, online and at toyfairs.
See you in Spalding next week.
Monday 13 April 2009
The Great British Bank Holiday
Today saw Time Was at Huntingdon Toyfair at the Wood Green Animal Rescue Centre just outside of would you believe Huntingdon.
A nice sunny day for an Easter Bank Holiday Monday and the sunshine did bring in the customers, but the bright skies didn't encourage them to spend. It is still a struggle to get folks to part with their hard-earned cash in these credit crunching times.
We did our best with a vast choice and array of the finest collectables this side of the road. Well ok it wasn't vast!! but the choice was there from Doctor Who, Scooby Doo and Ben 10 to fairies and dragons. It was a good job that there we had the fairies as they kept our head above water.
We were definitely below average for Huntingdon but by the sounds of it we were lucky not to do the Newark Toyfair yesterday, Easter Sunday. A stroll along the river at Boston was so much better, even if it was in the rain.
A nice sunny day for an Easter Bank Holiday Monday and the sunshine did bring in the customers, but the bright skies didn't encourage them to spend. It is still a struggle to get folks to part with their hard-earned cash in these credit crunching times.
We did our best with a vast choice and array of the finest collectables this side of the road. Well ok it wasn't vast!! but the choice was there from Doctor Who, Scooby Doo and Ben 10 to fairies and dragons. It was a good job that there we had the fairies as they kept our head above water.
We were definitely below average for Huntingdon but by the sounds of it we were lucky not to do the Newark Toyfair yesterday, Easter Sunday. A stroll along the river at Boston was so much better, even if it was in the rain.
Sunday 5 April 2009
Au Revoir Donnington
It's not goodbye just au revoir!! We were at the last toyfair for some time at Donnington Park today. Things are a changing there because something called Formula 1 is coming to town.
It was a nice sunny day today and the start of the Easter break for many people, but not for us. We were up at the crack of dawn, (well it felt like it!!), and set off for Donnington. The toyfair was well supported by dealers, though there was the odd empty table, and everyone had set up in plenty of time. There was a good turnout of folks through the door, though as has been the case at recent toyfairs, they were more picky in what they would spend their hard earned cash on.
Thankfully they seemed to like the reissued Product Enterprise die-casts from the world of Gerry Anderson. Overall and luckily for us they went for the more expensive items and not the cheap n cheerfuls, so although we didn't sell alot of things we did a bit and made a profit, which was nice.
Didn't find any bargains for ourselves though and not for the want of trying, but better luck next time. Which will be Huntingdon on Bank Holiday Monday.
It was a nice sunny day today and the start of the Easter break for many people, but not for us. We were up at the crack of dawn, (well it felt like it!!), and set off for Donnington. The toyfair was well supported by dealers, though there was the odd empty table, and everyone had set up in plenty of time. There was a good turnout of folks through the door, though as has been the case at recent toyfairs, they were more picky in what they would spend their hard earned cash on.
Thankfully they seemed to like the reissued Product Enterprise die-casts from the world of Gerry Anderson. Overall and luckily for us they went for the more expensive items and not the cheap n cheerfuls, so although we didn't sell alot of things we did a bit and made a profit, which was nice.
Didn't find any bargains for ourselves though and not for the want of trying, but better luck next time. Which will be Huntingdon on Bank Holiday Monday.
Sunday 29 March 2009
Memorabilia - Spring 2009
Memorabilia 28 and 29th March.
Well to quote an old football cliche, 'it was a tale of two halves'!
After a somewhat hectic journey to the NEC to try to get there before 8:30 on the Saturday we just managed it by 8:20, and despite the NEC's stupid traffic control system we were in the hall and set up, but still pricing when the doors opened at 9:00.
We got off to a good start and with fits and starts throughout the day we thought we had had a gud'un, and were hoping for somewhat similar on the Sunday. Oh dear!!! It wasn't even half as good compared to what we did on the Saturday so overall, what with the table rent, petrol, and not to mention the lack of sleep because of course the clocks went forward, we actually didn't cover costs. A big surprise after what we thought was an excellent Saturday.
Anyhows that's the whinging over. We did manage to grab some bargains which will turn into profit to compensate, though that will take time.
Away from the selling Anne tucked her head in on the Red Dwarf chat, in which Craig Charles apparantley did a good turn. I sat in on the Gerry Anderson one with Francis Matthews, maybe a bit short but still interesting, and he didn't mention Morecambe & Wise once.
Also there signing away, just across the aisle from us was Richard Kiel, Jaws from James Bond, Melvyn Hayes of It Ain't 'Alf Hot Mum, and other folks from the James Bond films. Over the other side of the hall was Robert Vaughn, and depending on your age as to who he is, he'll always be Napoleon Solo to us. Doctor Who folks were there, and amongst the others some Carry On faces as well. But the biggest queue I saw was for Stephanie Beechem, Emmerdale has something to answer for, or thats what I thought until put right by Anne who said its Coronation Street and young Ken would be jealous of all her attention!!
So all-in-all a disappointing weekend after a promising start.
Well to quote an old football cliche, 'it was a tale of two halves'!
After a somewhat hectic journey to the NEC to try to get there before 8:30 on the Saturday we just managed it by 8:20, and despite the NEC's stupid traffic control system we were in the hall and set up, but still pricing when the doors opened at 9:00.
We got off to a good start and with fits and starts throughout the day we thought we had had a gud'un, and were hoping for somewhat similar on the Sunday. Oh dear!!! It wasn't even half as good compared to what we did on the Saturday so overall, what with the table rent, petrol, and not to mention the lack of sleep because of course the clocks went forward, we actually didn't cover costs. A big surprise after what we thought was an excellent Saturday.
Anyhows that's the whinging over. We did manage to grab some bargains which will turn into profit to compensate, though that will take time.
Away from the selling Anne tucked her head in on the Red Dwarf chat, in which Craig Charles apparantley did a good turn. I sat in on the Gerry Anderson one with Francis Matthews, maybe a bit short but still interesting, and he didn't mention Morecambe & Wise once.
Also there signing away, just across the aisle from us was Richard Kiel, Jaws from James Bond, Melvyn Hayes of It Ain't 'Alf Hot Mum, and other folks from the James Bond films. Over the other side of the hall was Robert Vaughn, and depending on your age as to who he is, he'll always be Napoleon Solo to us. Doctor Who folks were there, and amongst the others some Carry On faces as well. But the biggest queue I saw was for Stephanie Beechem, Emmerdale has something to answer for, or thats what I thought until put right by Anne who said its Coronation Street and young Ken would be jealous of all her attention!!
So all-in-all a disappointing weekend after a promising start.
Tuesday 10 March 2009
World Of Warcraft
Ever played the online original game but found it too long and too awkward to keep playing?? Then try the WOW, that's World of Warcraft to the uniniated, miniatures game that's now in stock at Time Was and www.timewasshop.co.uk
Upper Deck has decided to make a tabletop version of World of Warcraft, where you play with miniature figures.
It will be the first time Upper Deck - which makes the trading card game - has entered the tabletop fantasy wargaming market, which has been dominated by Games Workshop for so long.
You can get the Starter Set and Booster Sets. Characters that can be collected range from orc boss Thrall to community favourite Leeroy Jenkins, and each will be created by industry veteran Studio McVey.
The rules are just like its virtual counterpart, too - you tackle dungeons in groups of five and fill action bars with skills and abilities.
So try the game and you'll be more than impressed!!
Upper Deck has decided to make a tabletop version of World of Warcraft, where you play with miniature figures.
It will be the first time Upper Deck - which makes the trading card game - has entered the tabletop fantasy wargaming market, which has been dominated by Games Workshop for so long.
You can get the Starter Set and Booster Sets. Characters that can be collected range from orc boss Thrall to community favourite Leeroy Jenkins, and each will be created by industry veteran Studio McVey.
The rules are just like its virtual counterpart, too - you tackle dungeons in groups of five and fill action bars with skills and abilities.
So try the game and you'll be more than impressed!!
Monday 9 March 2009
Doncaster Toyfair
Doncaster again, back at the Races! Doncaster Racecourse, Sunday 8th March. Well it was a nice sunny start to the morning and the going was good to firm at set-up time, but as the day progressed the wind and the rain and the snow lashed down and the going became soft as the punters went upstairs for their lunches.
Were'nt we glad that we were indoors. Well we were as trade was good, especially in the fairy department and the witch department which can be seen on the website at www.timewasshop.co.uk/Fairies.htm and also www.timewasshop.co.uk/Witches.htm sounds more like Grace Brothers. Downstairs in the lingerie department, I mean the toy department there was a nice run on Clix. Clix is a gaming system that brings together Aliens & Predators with Batman, Superman and Co. These can be seen at www.timewasshop.co.uk/Clix.htm
All in all not a bad day, some folks had one, but at Time Was we had another great day at the Races. Just as well the bookies were shut!!
Were'nt we glad that we were indoors. Well we were as trade was good, especially in the fairy department and the witch department which can be seen on the website at www.timewasshop.co.uk/Fairies.htm and also www.timewasshop.co.uk/Witches.htm sounds more like Grace Brothers. Downstairs in the lingerie department, I mean the toy department there was a nice run on Clix. Clix is a gaming system that brings together Aliens & Predators with Batman, Superman and Co. These can be seen at www.timewasshop.co.uk/Clix.htm
All in all not a bad day, some folks had one, but at Time Was we had another great day at the Races. Just as well the bookies were shut!!
Sunday 22 February 2009
Toyfair - Peterborough
Basil!!!
Yesterday the 22nd saw Time Was at the Cresset Centre in Peterborough, not the shopping centre but the 'social centre' of Peterborough.
It was a busy affair for about the first hour but then became steady for about the next half-hour and then a trickle for the rest of the time, 3:30 seemed a long way off. However we did OK compared to some of our colleagues, we didn't make a fortune but we didn't lose money which was the main thing.
But I did have the opportunity to see some rare Fawlty Towers cars. These were made by Corgi and were titled after the opening credits of the episodes. Only 24 of each 'title' were produced. They were on sale, four of them, for £1000.00, the most expensive items at the Cresset. By the end of the day they remained unsold, which wasn't a surprise given the trickle of punters.
But at timewasshop.co.uk we have one of the models for a knock-down price of just £75 plus postage, what a saving!!! After all Basil is hitting it with a branch!
Just go to www.timewasshop.co.uk/OtherTV&Film and have a look, and you don't have to go to Barcelona.
Friday 20 February 2009
World Of Warcraft
Hold The Power Of Azeroth In The Palm Of Your Hand!
Just in and ready for battle, World of Warcraft figures, miniatures and trading cards.
Take a look at www.timewasshop.co.uk/WorldofWarcraft
Sunday 15 February 2009
Double Toy Fair Day!!
First it was Friday the 13th, then it was St. Valentines Day and today, the 15th, it was Double Toy Fair Day!!
We were at Huntingdon for our usual date at the Wood Green Animal Centre, only that Anne was there and I was at the Hammerhead 2009 event at Kelham Hall in Newark.
The toy fair went ok, but then Anne couldn't take too much stock as she was in the Corsa, and that's not like a TARDIS, it is smaller on the inside than the outside!! But overall she did good as they say somewhere.
I was at the Hammerhead event which was organised by COGS, the Chesterfield Open Gaming Society. It was the first time that Time Was was at the event, is that too many times and was'es???? But I was impressed by the way it was organised. There were games galore going on, being played by lads & lasses of all ages, youngest I saw was perhaps 7 and the oldest, well that had to be the Doctor himself, 700 years if not a day too old!!
Yes you read right!! The Doctor accompanied by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and two Daleks were on hand handing out tips to the gamers, both to the good guys and the Daleks to the bad guys!!
And trade wise it was a big success, folks knew what they wanted and fortunately Time Was had it.
So it was a very successful event, well done COGS!! Here's looking forward to 2010.
We were at Huntingdon for our usual date at the Wood Green Animal Centre, only that Anne was there and I was at the Hammerhead 2009 event at Kelham Hall in Newark.
The toy fair went ok, but then Anne couldn't take too much stock as she was in the Corsa, and that's not like a TARDIS, it is smaller on the inside than the outside!! But overall she did good as they say somewhere.
I was at the Hammerhead event which was organised by COGS, the Chesterfield Open Gaming Society. It was the first time that Time Was was at the event, is that too many times and was'es???? But I was impressed by the way it was organised. There were games galore going on, being played by lads & lasses of all ages, youngest I saw was perhaps 7 and the oldest, well that had to be the Doctor himself, 700 years if not a day too old!!
Yes you read right!! The Doctor accompanied by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and two Daleks were on hand handing out tips to the gamers, both to the good guys and the Daleks to the bad guys!!
And trade wise it was a big success, folks knew what they wanted and fortunately Time Was had it.
So it was a very successful event, well done COGS!! Here's looking forward to 2010.
Sunday 8 February 2009
Toyfair Lincoln
Well yesterday it was back to one of our local toyfairs, just down the road at the Lincolnshire Showground. But this time due to redevelopment work we were in the new building. Didn't quite have the same feel about it as other Lincoln Toyfairs but still the folks came through the door, but unfortunately still are being very careful with their money.
So most missed the new Doctor Who products that we had, Capt Jacks Vortex Manipulator, The Book of Impossible Dreams, 12 inch Remote Control Davros and the Time Squad figures. If you're not sure what they look like then follow these links;
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/DrWhoToys
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Poseables
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Daleks
All in all it was only just a break even day for us.
Still it's a double whammy next week, Huntingdon Toyfair and the Hammerhead Convention at Newark.
So most missed the new Doctor Who products that we had, Capt Jacks Vortex Manipulator, The Book of Impossible Dreams, 12 inch Remote Control Davros and the Time Squad figures. If you're not sure what they look like then follow these links;
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/DrWhoToys
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Poseables
http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/Daleks
All in all it was only just a break even day for us.
Still it's a double whammy next week, Huntingdon Toyfair and the Hammerhead Convention at Newark.
Sunday 1 February 2009
ToyFair 2009 - The Trade Fair
Yesterday the 31st January, saw us at Excel in the Docklands, London for the annual trade ToyFair. Not as big as usual and for a Saturday it was very quiet, which was good for us as we didn't need to use our elbows to get past people, not so sure it was as good for the exhibitors, but it was the last day of four.
We had a successful day ordering new products to enhace our portfolio. These will soon be on our website http://www.timewasshop.co.uk/ and in our shop Time Was... upstairs in the Buttermarket in Newark, Notts.Look out for the Crow, Scooby Doo, Gladiators, Jareth and Hoggle to name just a few.
Keep looking at our website for more and more products at terrific prices.
Thursday 1 January 2009
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from Time Was... and www.timewasshop.co.uk, let's hope for a successful and prosperous new year, despite what the banks might do to us!!
It hasn't been without a lot of effort on our part since Christmas, and despite being handed free colds as a Christmas gift by our Grandson, we managed to do four, yes four, toyfairs in the last five days. So we have decided to take New Years Day off, isn't that kind of us.
We started at Donnington and although it was fairly busy we only managed to break even, but better things were at Huntingdon and surprisingly at Morely in Leeds, where after a miserable few hours we were rescued by a last minute flurry at the end.
But the best was at Doncaster Racecourse on New Years Eve where Mike Bishop had organised an excellent show, despite it being a 'normal' working day he got a lot of punters through the door and they did buy a fair amount from us. Though overall in the four shows we can still see an inclination on the side of the punters to watch their money rather than spend it on something that they don't 100% want, whereas before the credit crunch they would have bought it regardless.
It hasn't been without a lot of effort on our part since Christmas, and despite being handed free colds as a Christmas gift by our Grandson, we managed to do four, yes four, toyfairs in the last five days. So we have decided to take New Years Day off, isn't that kind of us.
We started at Donnington and although it was fairly busy we only managed to break even, but better things were at Huntingdon and surprisingly at Morely in Leeds, where after a miserable few hours we were rescued by a last minute flurry at the end.
But the best was at Doncaster Racecourse on New Years Eve where Mike Bishop had organised an excellent show, despite it being a 'normal' working day he got a lot of punters through the door and they did buy a fair amount from us. Though overall in the four shows we can still see an inclination on the side of the punters to watch their money rather than spend it on something that they don't 100% want, whereas before the credit crunch they would have bought it regardless.
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