After a couple of successful toyfairs at the Old Glory Wargames event at Derby University and our usual foray into Cambridgeshire at the Animal Rescue Centre in Huntingdon, we fell back to earth with a bit of a bump. We were at Bakewell Agriculture Centre for another excellently organised toyfair by MB Toyfairs, but unfortunately despite a good turn out of traders, and people through the door, there were just not enough folks ready to put their hands into their pockets to part with their hard earned cash. They were even less ready to use the plastic, no flexible friends there then.
Still it's a good job the internet has picked up, especially with some of our new lines that are now available. Check out the website and the new Star Trek 'Captured In Space' limited edition Acrylic models and the Gothic Gifts range, and there is so much more!!
Get ready for Halloween with the Gothic Gift range and Fantasy figures.
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Oh Dear! Oh Dear!! Oh Dear!!!
Yesterday it was good for Aled Jones and Songs of Praise, it was good for Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow but for Time Was... Beverley in Yorkshire was anything but good. Despite the best efforts of our host MB Toyfairs the toyfair just didn't do anything. Dealers were down because of toyfairs at the Reebok Stadium and at Mansfield, but that should have been better for ourselves.
The weather didn't help but there was still a healthy amount of people through the door, unfortunately like last time they weren't many, if any, buyers amongst them. We managed to buy almost as much as we sold and that wasn't much.
Still we have a weekend off next week and then we're on a run of seven weekends of fairs, from toyfairs to wargames events to Memorabilia on 20 and 21 November. Things should pick up in the next few events, hopefully!!
The weather didn't help but there was still a healthy amount of people through the door, unfortunately like last time they weren't many, if any, buyers amongst them. We managed to buy almost as much as we sold and that wasn't much.
Still we have a weekend off next week and then we're on a run of seven weekends of fairs, from toyfairs to wargames events to Memorabilia on 20 and 21 November. Things should pick up in the next few events, hopefully!!
Monday, 13 September 2010
Daleks
The Daleks have returned!!! The new 13 inch Remote control Dalek Drone, that's the new red one, and the 5 inch Ironside have arrived at Time Was... So have a look at the website at www.timewasshop.co.uk/Daleks.htm and get them quick before they run out!! If only they had legs they could then run!!
Although there isn't a picture, Daleks are very shy you know, there is the new 'Blackout' Ironside Dalek, where the voice indicators have been covered up just in case Jerry turns up.
Although there isn't a picture, Daleks are very shy you know, there is the new 'Blackout' Ironside Dalek, where the voice indicators have been covered up just in case Jerry turns up.
Spalding Toyfair
Yesterday the 12th took us back to Springfields at Spalding for another toyfair organised by J & J Webb. With other shows going off locally, and finally a decent day of weather, the fair looked a bit sparse in buyers as well as dealers.
Needless to say this sparsity, if that's a word, took it's heavy toll on sales. Many an hour was spent watching the world go by and eventually everyone called it a day and we all went for an early bath.
Not a lot to say other than there are easier ways to lose money.
Needless to say this sparsity, if that's a word, took it's heavy toll on sales. Many an hour was spent watching the world go by and eventually everyone called it a day and we all went for an early bath.
Not a lot to say other than there are easier ways to lose money.
Sunday, 22 August 2010
Huntingdon Toyfair again
Sunday 22nd saw Time Was... back at Huntingdon Toyfair, this time sans PJ Gifts as they were elsewhere. After a holiday in Wales last week Time Was... was back to business, in fact the shop reopens today the 23rd, with all the usual bargains to be had.
It took a while after our holiday to get back into the swing of things but as it turned out the toyfair was spot on average for us, so not a lot to write home about, but average these days is pretty good really. The new Doctor Who merchandise went very well, so if you want a remote control Dalek you need to get to the shop pronto.
Also the new range of fairies and fantasy figures caught the eye of many a person, and some even managed to buy.
It's back to Norwich on the bank holiday Monday so don't forget get your Dalek's quickly. Ideal for Christmas. Did someone mention Christmas??? We were a bit gobsmacked that in some of the 'small' shops, like ours, in Wales they already had the Christmas decorations out for sale. Must be because of something they know!!!
It took a while after our holiday to get back into the swing of things but as it turned out the toyfair was spot on average for us, so not a lot to write home about, but average these days is pretty good really. The new Doctor Who merchandise went very well, so if you want a remote control Dalek you need to get to the shop pronto.
Also the new range of fairies and fantasy figures caught the eye of many a person, and some even managed to buy.
It's back to Norwich on the bank holiday Monday so don't forget get your Dalek's quickly. Ideal for Christmas. Did someone mention Christmas??? We were a bit gobsmacked that in some of the 'small' shops, like ours, in Wales they already had the Christmas decorations out for sale. Must be because of something they know!!!
Monday, 9 August 2010
Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Motor Show
The 8th of August saw Time Was... on the road very early in the morning for a journey down to Norwich Rugby Club for the annual Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Motor Show. This year it had a sci-fi theme with Daleks, Judoon and Weeping Angels mixing it with new cars, classic cars and bikes, live music and other attractions.
The day started very well in Lincolnshire with bright blue skies but as we neared Norwich the clouds turned a distinctive grey colour, and the wind picked up. All we needed for an outdoor event. But we managed to get the gazebo up and our stall sorted out with the hint of heavy rain in the air. And that's how it stayed at the start of the event but as the day drew on the Sun came out to such an extent that we are now the owners of red faces and arms, pity we forgot the suncream. Despite the arrival of the Sun, unfortunately the wind didn't die down and we were on tenterhooks all day as to whether our stock would literally fly off the shelves.
The wind had the best chance of shifting the stock as not too many folks were out to buy things, despite being able to pick up bargains like a convertable Peugeot for a mere £29 000. We did sell a few things but on the whole we didn't do too well.
Despite this it looks like the Lions club did raise a good sum of money for their charities including 'Help for Heroes'. A very well organised event that was enjoyable, though the band could do with a change of tempo every now and again, and was an excellent family day out.
The day started very well in Lincolnshire with bright blue skies but as we neared Norwich the clouds turned a distinctive grey colour, and the wind picked up. All we needed for an outdoor event. But we managed to get the gazebo up and our stall sorted out with the hint of heavy rain in the air. And that's how it stayed at the start of the event but as the day drew on the Sun came out to such an extent that we are now the owners of red faces and arms, pity we forgot the suncream. Despite the arrival of the Sun, unfortunately the wind didn't die down and we were on tenterhooks all day as to whether our stock would literally fly off the shelves.
The wind had the best chance of shifting the stock as not too many folks were out to buy things, despite being able to pick up bargains like a convertable Peugeot for a mere £29 000. We did sell a few things but on the whole we didn't do too well.
Despite this it looks like the Lions club did raise a good sum of money for their charities including 'Help for Heroes'. A very well organised event that was enjoyable, though the band could do with a change of tempo every now and again, and was an excellent family day out.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Thrifty Yorkshire Folks
Time Was... spent the day, Sunday 25th, at Doncaster Racecourse for another toyfair organised by Mike of MB Toyfairs.
In what turned out to be a very good day for us, in these recession hit times, I still say recession as the folks who came through the door were still a wee bit canny with their money. Thrifty to say the least. But despite that some old favourites sold very well, Gerry Anderson, Fantasy Figures and of course Doctor Who.
Pity about the Star Trek items we had. We actually bought more Star Trek than we sold, well ok no sales isn't difficult to beat. But we have a Star Trek event coming up in October in Manchester so they will come in handy.
If you do make it to Doncaster Racecourse for a toy fair or that other thing they do there, I think it's race horses for some strange reason, have a bacon and egg butty, well worth it for an empty stomach. But don't buy one until you've been to our stall as we have plenty of bargains from the world of Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
In what turned out to be a very good day for us, in these recession hit times, I still say recession as the folks who came through the door were still a wee bit canny with their money. Thrifty to say the least. But despite that some old favourites sold very well, Gerry Anderson, Fantasy Figures and of course Doctor Who.
Pity about the Star Trek items we had. We actually bought more Star Trek than we sold, well ok no sales isn't difficult to beat. But we have a Star Trek event coming up in October in Manchester so they will come in handy.
If you do make it to Doncaster Racecourse for a toy fair or that other thing they do there, I think it's race horses for some strange reason, have a bacon and egg butty, well worth it for an empty stomach. But don't buy one until you've been to our stall as we have plenty of bargains from the world of Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
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