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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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!!

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!!