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Sunday, 3 August 2025

CROMFORD MILLS COMIC CON AND MODEL SHOW COMING SOON 1

Just a week to go before the Cromford Mills hosts another model show. Although it's described as a Comic Con nowadays, it was originally envisaged as a model show, which is the reason I'm going.

I know a few readers on here will be going too, so I'll maybe see you there.

Here's a selection of photos of some of those attending and displaying, which I've taken at some of the past events.

Doug Stirling Stewart with a fine Space: 1999 display

Stephen and Lynn will at the Fanderson stall, and handing out Fanderson goodie bags. This year anyone who wants to join can do that on the day, and receive some extras

Jon Pertwee lookalike Scott Goodall, seen here with the the much missed Gary Holland, a mega Blake's Seven fan and a lovely fella.

Artist, Graham Bleathman signing some of his books.

A selection of cosplayers

Mega modeller, Andy Preston.

Alison Thorne, David Sisson and Simon Rhodes

Linda & Mamas Pitsillis.

Yours truly with regular blog reader, Dave C.

Some bloke wearing an original Space:1999 Helmet belonging to David Sisson.

Last year's special guest, Colin Baker, a really nice guy who was happy to chat and sign autographs.

Next Time: Stay tuned for a some reminders of the models that were on display at past events.

Tony's Kitsch Knights

Following hot on the trail of Woodsy's article about those popular '60 - '70's Knights that populated humble homes across our kingdom, thought I'd enter the tournament with my own kitsch contribution.

Enter 'King Arthur Armor's Decanter set', by Nikka.

Gifted to me by a family friend, Arthur now holds court over a colourful assembly of defunct functional decor and favourite grail stuff that I enjoy.

Cheers!

Tony K

Conan Can't Swing

Recently I was lucky enough to pick up Conan's 1993 plastic chromed armour for a few pence.

It was in a carrier bag containing his armoured horse, which I blogged last week.

Hoping to complete the horse and rider, I've dropped on a bargain Conan figure, which is battling it's way to me through the postal system as we speak. I think he even has pull-string swinging arm action!

The one thing I'm still missing is his sword. The above example is an auction shot.

How would you go about replacing the sword cheaply?

Update:

Taking up Kev's clever lolly stick idea I knocked up this prop sword ready for Conan's arrival and a few shots of him swinging his blade on his rearing charger.

Battle in a Box! The Triang Battle Game

Attracted by the fantastic box art, I noticed a very battered boxed example of this huge game in York this weekend,

The Battle Game by Triang.

This gorgeous example I found on Board Game Geek.

As big as a small suitcase, the beautiful box art continues on the box sides. I love those colour panels.

The game contents include card backgrounds, plastic soldiers and gun emplacements.

Not a game I ever saw as a young 'un, the box art reminds me of old war comic covers like Commando, Battle annuals and even Battle trading cards.

Is it a game you know readers? Do you have any war comics, annuals or cards?

Looey's Second Hand Sheds

On our road trip home from Melbourne, we passed through Daylesford and Castlemaine. BOTH had extensive second hand market sheds one claimed to be the largest in the Southern hemisphere!

Regardless of the veracity of that claim, there was plenty for Moonbasers to look at.

Stand by for Action, Men!