Open house - 27th Sept

TC-14 · Sep 24, 2014

Crikey... I've been away from the forum for a few months and I come back and it's all change!

Iain, best wishes to you and your family on adventures new across the Atlantic. Smashing opportunities abound, I wish you all the best.

A real shame I didn't get to meet you in person and see your extensive range of Star Wars goodness for real. I'm actually partaking in a vintage bike ride in Lincoln this Saturday... just checked on Google Maps that Norwich is just a couple of hours drive from there (perhaps a little bit longer for me in the old Morris), but I am toying with the idea of tootling over, but it would be late afternoon at the very earliest... what time is the majority meeting up (for that, read: descending on your home!)?

It would be great to catch up with you too, Chris. Just one other thing: if I can make it then I would be turning up in a tweed four-piece (including brogues and plus-two's), I hope this won't cause too much embarrassment to the attendees.

Martin

jedi_masters · Sep 24, 2014

TC-14 said:
It would be great to catch up with you too, Chris. Just one other thing: if I can make it then I would be turning up in a tweed four-piece (including brogues and plus-two's), I hope this won't cause too much embarrassment to the attendees.

Martin, would be great to see you there. Need a catch up.

No embarrassment for me buddy, love the tweed.

itfciain · Sep 24, 2014

Martin - if you can make it then feel free and there is certainly no dress code in Norwich. I appreciate that a few of the guys will be coming long distance so not sure when they plan to leave but it would be good if you could come over and Lincoln isn't too far in the grand scheme of things

tiefighterboy · Sep 25, 2014

Holy ****!....I could dive into that pile! 8)

itfciain · Sep 26, 2014

Just seen the shipping truck off - somewhere in the region of 60 odd boxes of which half were full of Star Wars gear

Thing is that I have pretty much that again left :lol:

Reckon there are at least 5 complete Falcons and probably another 100 boxed items in varying degrees of condition - those coming tomorrow are going to have fun !!

Jez · Sep 26, 2014

Blimey Ian! Actually, what am i saying blimey for, i've been in that garage :lol:
I'll be there on Tuesday! Please leave some for me

tiefighterboy · Sep 26, 2014

Do not forget the boxes I need. Palitoy love brother. :wink:

TC-14 · Sep 26, 2014

PM winging your way, Iain

jedi_masters · Sep 27, 2014

What time you doin the BBQ Iain, looking at getting to you for around 1.30 - 2pm.

Grant_C · Sep 27, 2014

Gutted to miss this.

Have a great time everyone

Jez · Sep 27, 2014

Grant_C said:
Gutted to miss this.

Have a great time everyone

What G said.
I'm very envious.

coomber75 · Sep 27, 2014

gutted cant be there wanted to raid all your spares ian

) but have a great move and hope tomorrow goes well

Phil

Richard_H · Sep 27, 2014

I've sent some secret agents in to infiltrate the stronghold.

Michael Sith · Sep 27, 2014

Yes guys, have a great time, and post some pics up for all of us who can't be there but will be in spirit

SOJ · Sep 28, 2014

I died and went to vintage Star Wars heaven today AKA Iains garage and spare room. I made the trip from London with my 3 year old Harrison and we had a blast.

We got there at 10 and were the first to arrive. Iain was at the post office (reckon they'll miss him A LOT) so his lovely wife Lilyana show us in and directed us to Iains Star Wars room. Wow.

Wall to wall vintage goodness. I picked out a Canadian imperial attack base, Chewbacca bandolier, 2 Esb Palitoy mini rigs, a Darth Vader carrying case, Dagobah Playset, a talking R2 and a Jabba the Hutt box.

Iain then arrived and pointed me towards to his legendary garage......holy ****. I could have spent a week in there going through it all. My son literally pissed himself (kids who'd have 'em) I have seriously never seen anything like it; box after box after box and I only scraped the surface.

I pulled out a couple of board games, an esb ATAT box and some star cases. My son helped himself to 10 beaters for which iain charged him the princely sum of £1.

I also picked up a beautiful white haired ben and a couple of weapons iain had put aside for me I needed, rounding out a superb shopping trip. I had to leave just after 12 to get back to London, good job otherwise I think it still be there.

jackabeena, fuzzy, Dark Sith Lord and Richard McClean also showed up and begun their own piles of bounty around Iain's house whilst Iain cooked up some BBQ.

I then agreed a price with Iain for my items, said some goodbyes and aheaded off.

Iain's a top geezer and I can't say enough about him. I've bought so much off him this year and I've never had a problem. Today was the cherry on the cake. Can't wait to see him start working his magic in the states. Wish he and his family all best and hope that the move goes well.

fuzzybuzzytoys · Sep 28, 2014

Road trip to Norwich yesterday. What a blast. First time at Iain's and was blown away by his collection. It's like the vintage Star Wars dream we all have!

Iain's family's hospitality was second to none. Really nice day and lovely to see some familiar (and not so familiar) swfukers there.

Wish I hadn't downsized from a 4x4 as my car was packed full of vintage by the time I left.

Iain, I wish you all the very best in the states. I consider you a good friend and your one if the nicest guys I have ever met. The states is a better place for you in it. Good luck.

TC-14 · Sep 28, 2014

Thoroughly gutted to have missed out on this... I wasn't planning on our vintage bike yesterday turning into a 40-miler, hence leaving it much too late for me to head on over to Norwich. Would really like to see some photos from the day, though... just so I can visualise what I could have purchased

All the best to you and yours when you go Stateside, Iain!

Dark Sith Lord · Sep 28, 2014

Massive thanks to Iain for yesterday and to his Wife Liliana for having us!

I had a real blast met some real top blokes in Iain Jamie (FuzzyBuzzy, Dan Son of Jango, Neil Jackbina to name but a few.

And to see Iains stash first hand was just unreal he just had so much stuff! I was like a kid in a sweet shop. I didnt know where to look next! 8) 8)

I came with a awesome haul too including a Boxed Palitoy Tautaun, Boxed Dewback

Thank you once again mate

jedi_masters · Sep 28, 2014

Get a pic up Liam in the LA thread mate, you went home with loads of boxes full of stuff!!!

Dark Sith Lord · Sep 28, 2014

jedi_masters said:
Get a pic up Liam in the LA thread mate, you went home with loads of boxes full of stuff!!!

Hey Chris. Will do mate.

jackabina · Sep 28, 2014

I know he's a good friend of mine, but it has to be said, to echo some of the words already mentioned. Both Iain, and his fabulous wife, Liliana, are two of the kindest, warm hearted and genuine people I have ever met, and am truely sorry to see him leave. When I got there yesterday, Liliana was frying onions for the burgers Iain was cooking for an event, which saw him say goodbye to a chunk of what has taken a great deal of time and effort to put together. If I told my wife that a load of you lot were coming round, she would go nuts, or at the least, make herself scarce. Not Liliana! She not only gets involved, but as a couple (not forgetting the stunning little Emma), they make, and always have, everybody welcome and are very generous hosts.
Going to miss all three of you buddy. You are lucky to have each other!

jackabina · Sep 28, 2014

..............................I also meant to say, yesterday was the first time I met Liam. What a fantastic fellow he is, and a pleasure to chat with................................................as you all are

Frunkstar · Sep 28, 2014

Gutted I could not be there Iain, would have been ace to meet you & so many other SWFUKER's all in one place at one time, also really gutted for you having to part with your collection which I know has taken a hell of a lot of time effort & patience to put together, good luck with your new horizons & I do hope it all comes back together for you & the family on the other side of the pond.

Djbighair · Sep 28, 2014

Sure hope you manage to piece it all together again in the states mate. You have been a pleasure to know and deal with. Maybe you'll send over a shipping container for us guys with all the orders where asking you to broker for us over the pond.

tiefighterboy · Sep 28, 2014

Although I will be states away.....I will be there to help with any questions my New American friend may have. 8)

Michael Sith · Sep 28, 2014

Sorry I could not attend, sounds like a superb day.

Our shores loss is going to be USA gain, genuinely all the very best to you and your family Iain on your new life and exciting times ahead.

Dark Sith Lord · Sep 29, 2014

jedi_masters said:
Get a pic up Liam in the LA thread mate, you went home with loads of boxes full of stuff!!!

I have just uploaded some to the LA thread mate

Jez · Oct 1, 2014

ON BEHALF OF IAIN

Guys, I've just spent the last 24 hours up in Norwich with Iain, helping him to clear out his house (my house). I've just deliverec him and his lovely family to his Brother near London. He flys out on Thursday at 11am.
Iain wants to be able to add comments etc to the forum and especially this thread, as a way of a thank you, however he is maxed out and unable to. He has asked me to apologise to you as he simply hasn't had the time. I know you will agree that apologies aren't needed.
Take care Iain, Liliana and Emma, Bon Voyage

I'll say you'll be missed but considering that you'll be a stay at home Dad, I think that couldn't be further from the truth! When he finally gets there and sorted he'll be online more than any of us!

Later dude xx

itfciain · Oct 2, 2014

Just a quick one - can only echo what Jez said above. Last few weeks have been manic but we are almost there now. Really grateful to all my forum friends that have purchased from me in the last few months - all orders are now out - even Rich's bloody AT-AT head ! To all of the lads that turned up at the weekend - I think you for taking away as much as you did - I hope you enjoy it

Special thanks to two guys on here in particular - Neil (Jackabina) for being a bloody good friend over the last couple of years - being my DIY expert and sometimes drinking partner. And to Jez whose help today has been bloody marvelous

Although I am moving on - I will still be active an although not wishing to steal Todds thunder will always be able to help you guys out with the US purchases

Give me a few weeks and I'll be sticking some monster sales threads up I am sure

tiefighterboy · Oct 2, 2014

itfciain said:
Although I am moving on - I will still be active an although not wishing to steal Todds thunder will always be able to help you guys out with the US purchases

Give me a few weeks and I'll be sticking some monster sales threads up I am sure

Hell....I was your biggest warehouse. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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