U.k. Conventions [Archive]

BOSCO

01-09-2006, 03:55 PM

Could any of you guys from the uk tell me which convention would be the best to go to,myself and bulls were thinking of headin over for one...London Film & Comic Con,,,,Collectormaniagmex,,,,Collectormania9,,,,Memorabilia...these four seem to be the main ones...your thoughts appreciated. :)

Giant Collector

01-09-2006, 04:13 PM

Collectormania is really cool imo, I hear the Memorabillia ones are good to from lcs owners that I buy from as they all go to them, sorry I cant be of more help with this but if you are over when collectormania 9 is on its certainly worth a visit.

JDH

01-09-2006, 04:21 PM

No idea, but let me know which one you decide to go to...

Bullseye

01-09-2006, 04:23 PM

Yeah we would like to meet up with some of you guys when we go.

bane

01-09-2006, 04:50 PM

When and where , U.K. is only a trainride away for me would love to go to a great convention!! :buttrock:

Bullseye

01-09-2006, 04:54 PM

bane, would be great to meet up. Lets make this happen guys.:)

bane

01-09-2006, 05:08 PM

I agree , it's about time we show these guys some European meeting pics !!

Giant Collector

01-09-2006, 05:26 PM

Collectormania 9:- Fri 28th April and Mon 1st May
London Film and Comic Con:- Sat 1st and Sun 2nd July
Memorabilia:-25th and 26th March

Bullseye

01-09-2006, 05:26 PM

Collectormania 9:- Fri 28th April and Mon 1st May
London Film and Comic Con:- Sat 1st and Sun 2nd July
Memorabilia:-25th and 26th March

Which of them is the best?

Giant Collector

01-09-2006, 05:35 PM

the only one I have been to is collectormania which was really cool, but from what I hear Memorabilia is great as well they both have websites with pics from previous shows so take a look I've put the links at the bottom. Its probablly a matter of personal choice but I would certainly go to another collectormania at some point.
http://www.collectormania.com/
http://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/
http://www.memorabilia.co.uk/index.asp

Bullseye

01-09-2006, 05:38 PM

Cheers Giant. I'll have a look.

Giant Collector

01-09-2006, 05:45 PM

no problem

BOSCO

01-09-2006, 07:18 PM

Cheers lads it would be good to meet up if we get over :buttrock:

RichBamf

01-10-2006, 08:23 PM

I haven't been to a convention since Jim Lee was at Bristol a couple of years back.
I only find out about them once they've passed me by.
I pop down to Russell square every couple of months cause they have a collectors mart there every month or so, but its no convention.

T'would be great to meet up at a UK venue, the guys in New York have a regular thing going on and it seems the guys this side of the pond don't really do anything similar.

bane

01-13-2006, 09:33 AM

I've only been to a small convention in Belgium , no Artists or nothing for signing , David Carradine was there but I think he was drunk sitting there with his shirt wide open and glazzy eyes ,so would be fun to meet with you guys and make it a great day.

Bullseye

01-13-2006, 11:57 AM

Lets get this set guys. Decide on whats the best dates/show.

bane

01-13-2006, 02:55 PM

I would prefere the most interesting convention comicwise , but I'll follow the gang for whatever comes out if I can make it at that date ( prefered weekend so I don't get in trouble with work ).

RichBamf

01-16-2006, 03:42 PM

I would prefere the most interesting convention comicwise , but I'll follow the gang for whatever comes out if I can make it at that date ( prefered weekend so I don't get in trouble with work ).

Ditto, more comics than sci-fi, although I'm not adverse to seeing a trek actor or two! :)

Bullseye

01-16-2006, 05:03 PM

Yeah comics here too. So whats the best option?

Bullseye

01-20-2006, 04:53 PM

Guys we are thinking of collectormania in April. Anyone else interested in meeting up?

bane

01-20-2006, 07:18 PM

I'm up for it !

RichBamf

01-22-2006, 05:23 PM

Thats ditto from me too! I'm in London so it'll be easy to get to.

BOSCO

01-22-2006, 07:05 PM

Thats ditto from me too! I'm in London so it'll be easy to get to.
Hey Rich,how far is milton keynes from london :inquisiti

RichBamf

01-22-2006, 09:19 PM

bout an hour's drive if the roads are good

RichBamf

01-22-2006, 09:22 PM

Junction 14 off the M1 I think.
I think you can also get a train from euston st every hour and a half.

Not gospel though, I'd have to check.

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:02 PM

Junction 14 off the M1 I think.
I think you can also get a train from euston st every hour and a half.

Not gospel though, I'd have to check.

Thats good to know. We will base ourselves in London.

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:06 PM

What date in April? Milton Keynes is practically on my doorstep.

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:09 PM

What date in April? Milton Keynes is practically on my doorstep.

FRIDAY 28TH April TO MONDAY 1ST MAY 2006

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:10 PM

I'm in. Which day were you thinking?

BOSCO

01-23-2006, 04:11 PM

What date in April? Milton Keynes is practically on my doorstep.
hey jdh,its on from fri 28th april to mon 1st may.

BOSCO

01-23-2006, 04:13 PM

FRIDAY 28TH April TO MONDAY 1ST MAY 2006
Damn i`m to slow on the key`s :banghead:

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:13 PM

Bullseye beat you to it Bosco! He never misses, don't you know.;)

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:15 PM

I'm in. Which day were you thinking?

Not sure yet Jess. Probably Friday or Saturday. I'll let you know once we have flights and hotels booked.

BOSCO

01-23-2006, 04:15 PM

Bullseye beat you to it Bosco! He never misses, don't you know.;)
yeah i saw that :laugh: saturday would probably be the best day to meet

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:16 PM

Cool. How long you guys coming over for?

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:17 PM

The weekend. Get in Friday morning and leave late Sunday.

BOSCO

01-23-2006, 04:19 PM

Not sure yet Jess. Probably Friday or Saturday. I'll let you know once we have flights and hotels booked.
will you stop typing so quick :laugh: :banghead:

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:20 PM

Alrighty. If you need pointing in the direction of comic shops in London, I can shoot you some details.

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:22 PM

will you stop typing so quick :laugh: :banghead:

There's a reason he has 16,000 posts (man, I need to update his You've Been Busted pic...)

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:26 PM

There's a reason he has 16,000 posts (man, I need to update his You've Been Busted pic...)

I was thinking that. :laugh: Have you been to this show before Jess?

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:31 PM

In truth, I have never been to a comic convention before. This one's been a tempter before, but the dates were never right. You guys have given me an excuse to go, though I'm hoping I can shop vicariously through you. Something tells me I won't be disappointed!:)

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:33 PM

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:38 PM

You might be. The exchange rate between the Euro and Sterling won't help. :)

Really? I don't tend to follow it - what's worth buying in you Euro-zone countries anyway?;)

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:41 PM

Really? I don't tend to follow it - what's worth buying in you Euro-zone countries anyway?;)

Pasta in Italy
Beer in Germany
Chocolate in Belgium
Hash in Holland :)
Wine in France
Lamb in Greece
Guinness in Ireland
will i go on. :)

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:42 PM

Pasta in Italy
Beer in Germany
Chocolate in Belgium
Hash in Holland :)
Wine in France
Lamb in Greece
Guinness in Ireland
will i go on. :)

You've missed your calling as a tour guide.

Hey, does To Me My Board know about this?

RichBamf

01-23-2006, 04:49 PM

Just checked the maps guys.
Definitely J14 off M1
Trains from Euston are every HOUR.

Easy to get to, theres a place where you can park away from the town center and get the coach into M.K centre, it guarantees you a parking space.

JDH

01-23-2006, 04:52 PM

Just so folks know, the train station is very near the shopping centre. Nearer the time we can sort stuff out and I can meet anyone arriving by train there.

Bullseye

01-23-2006, 04:57 PM

You've missed your calling as a tour guide.

Hey, does To Me My Board know about this?

Don't know. Sir Conor our American friend is also in London I think.

BOSCO

01-23-2006, 06:52 PM

RichBamf

01-23-2006, 06:52 PM

Just so folks know, the train station is very near the shopping centre. Nearer the time we can sort stuff out and I can meet anyone arriving by train there.

That's good to know, I'm good at reading maps but I'd struggle in real life.

Bullseye

02-01-2006, 06:55 PM

Okay guys myself and Bosco have booked flights for this show. So i guess we will see you there.

bane

02-01-2006, 07:18 PM

I've been out for two days and I almost missed a European meeting !!

I'll have to confrim later but as for now I'm on , I can take the Eurostar to Londen but have to see that I'm not working those days.