Monday, 20 February 2017

a big thank you

Hi all

a couple of "thank yous" today, just to get back into the swing of things.

Firstly, thank you for all the kind wishes and thoughts from those of you in the blogging world following my recent bereavement.  The very sudden loss of my mother was a shock to me and my family and the support I've received from friends, colleagues and fellow bloggers has been both humbling and much needed, I truly thank you all.

Secondly, I recently commented on another blog written by the awesome Lord Siwoc from Brains and Guts regarding my favourite of all films (even more than Mad Max 2) the most excellent - The Warriors.

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The 1979 classic was one of the first films I ever saw on VHS video! and a film I watch at least 3 or 4 times a year.  Anyway onto the thank you, Clint from ANYTHING BUT A 1 saw my comment and informed me that he had a copy of the original book, not the one of the film but the one that inspired the film.  Not only that but he would send the copy to me for me to borrow - What a gent!  So thanks a million Clint, I'm enjoying it immensely :-)


With that in mind I'm now looking for 28mm miniatures of the Warriors.  There was a kickstarter a while back that never came to fruition by Ghetto Miniatures, I think there was an issue with copyright or something.  However they did come up with these beauts!

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I need these......or something like them.  Any ideas gratefully received.

Lastly not a thank you but a link to my latest YouTube video, the 4th battle from "The Starter Set Wars" a series of Bushido games charting mine and Damon's mini tournament, you can thank ME later ;-P

https://youtu.be/4hPiO2bRnPI

hope you enjoy
dGG





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25 comments:

  1. Vampifan20 February 2017 at 08:37

    Great to have you back, Andy. I'm going to check out your latest Bushido video right now.

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  2. Dave Stone20 February 2017 at 09:03

    Welcome back Andy, if I spot anything when at shows I will let you know, look forward to watching the vid later

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    1. Da Gobbo20 February 2017 at 09:25

      Thanks Dave, hopefully I'll see you at Salute then. Enjoy the vid

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    2. Dave Stone20 February 2017 at 13:04

      Indeed, remember chatting with you at last years. Luckily both the places I could be are right opposite each other so shouldn't be hard to miss

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  3. The Angry Lurker20 February 2017 at 09:30

    Very sorry to hear about your mum, my deepest commiserations!

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  4. Michael Awdry20 February 2017 at 09:40

    Great to have you posting again, but we all appreciate that it will take time. Clint is such a wonderfully generous human being and this is typical of his kindness, we are very lucky in our cozy corner of the Blogosphere to have such people. As for the Warriors, really loved this film too and had backed the Kickstarter only to hear that they had been handed a cease and desist letter from the studio that holds the rights - such a shame.

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    1. Da Gobbo20 February 2017 at 11:09

      He is very generous and I'm very grateful for it. I'd backed the KS too only for it to fall by the wayside. A shame as the minis looked terrific

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  5. Simon Quinton 20 February 2017 at 10:26

    Sorry to hear of your loss dude.

    I may be able to help with figures. Look for Funky Skull Games on facebook :)

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    1. Da Gobbo20 February 2017 at 11:11

      Thanks Brum, I was hoping you would comment on this post as the KS was one of your mates wasn't it? I'll check out the site thanks

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  6. Zabadak20 February 2017 at 10:40

    Good to see you're coping and blogging is a good mechanism for that imho.
    I was because "Warriors" was such a film of it's time that it has become a 'classic' and a favourite of many many people, me included.

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    1. Da Gobbo20 February 2017 at 13:03

      The hobby has been a terrific distraction tbh Joe, although haven't been motivated to write stuff up until this week.

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  7. Clint20 February 2017 at 13:51

    Firstly I hope you will be at Cavalier next Sunday (Although I will not have too much time to chat).

    Secondly I am thrilled you like the book, and that it arrived. No need to return it at all. Just enjoy it and either keep it or pass it to a charity shop, it is yours now after all so do what you want!

    Thirdly. I did not back the KS, I was aware of it, but I did not back it as I just did not want to make the terrain! (Yeah I am a lazy git!)

    Take care mate.

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    1. Da Gobbo20 February 2017 at 21:13

      Sadly no Clint as I'm in the middle of a theatres placement then so I have to prep.

      That's very decent of you, the film strays away from the book often but keeps that core running through it doesn't it?

      I think they're lining up to try one more time at the KS I will definitely be backing it, probably quite heavily (thanks Mr Quinton for the redirect)

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    2. Clint21 February 2017 at 07:11

      I was never a fan of theatre! I nearly fainted in one op! Most ops I was alright with just this one time on a child of about 4 years of age!

      The book is good but the film is NOT a carbon copy! So just enjoy it foe what it is.

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    3. Da Gobbo21 February 2017 at 07:31

      Most surgery is pretty brutal, hip replacements look horrendous but anything on a young kid is going to get to you.

      I'm definitely enjoying it and watched the film again over the weekend, even more importantly I handed the film for my son to watch and he enjoyed it too!!

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  8. Dick Garrison20 February 2017 at 19:04

    Good to have you back, and I'll keep an eye out for any suitable "Warriors".

    Cheers Roger.

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  9. Rod21 February 2017 at 04:10

    Welcome back dGG! Not sure if you ever saw this, but they got the old gang together a couple of years ago for a video.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMioYmZE2vU

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    1. Da Gobbo21 February 2017 at 07:26

      This is excellent, they look like they could still bop!!

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  10. Carrion Crow21 February 2017 at 21:11

    Welcome back, Andy. I have to admit that whilst I am aware of the movie, I've never watched it. Probably too busy watching so-bad-they're-good sci-fi movies on Channel 4...
    From what I remember, this is a 1970's 'gang' movie, correct? In which case, you might find some suitable figures amongst Killer B's "Geezers - Shut It!" range, as I know they have a 'kung fu brother' in there.

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    1. Da Gobbo21 February 2017 at 23:49

      Thanks Jez, 1979 it was released believe me it's well worth a look!
      I'll head over there now...

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  11. Ray Rousell22 February 2017 at 07:41

    Sorry to hear about your Mum, the pain does eventually go, but the memories don't. All the best.

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