| 12-Aug-06 | Traders & Helpers In The Hall | ||
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TRADERS IN THE MAIN HALL |
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Military Simulations (Mil Sims) |
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It was good to see Mil Sims back again this year. At there shop they huge a range with over 6,000 different items. Includes roleplaying games, Citadel, Reaper, IWM & other miniatures, boardgames covering all periods, novels relating to many game systems, collectable card games, collectable miniatures games, a whole cabinet full of dice and a great selection of computer games. Comprehensive catalogue & mail order service as well. See their website at www.milsims.com.au. Visit their new showroom close to Bentleigh railway station at 311 Centre Road, Bentleigh Vic 3204. Phone (03) 9576 5851, Fax (03) 9553 3339. Email: sales@milsims.com.au |
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Hall of Ancient Warriors |
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Brian Hall presented some of his range of locally produced and imported figures, paints, rules and scenery. Established in 1985 to supply the needs of wargamers, Brian manufactures a large range of figures in 6mm,15mm & 25mm scales. Speciality is the Ancient Period with an emphasis on armies from Asia & Eastern Europe. Brian casts a wide range of Donnington Miniatures under licence. Imports Chariot Miniatures & Navigator Miniatures from the UK. Contact him through email on Brianhallhaw@bigpond.com or phone (03) 9360 0074. Brian is also a member of Western Suburbs Wargames Association which meets at the Altona Meadows Community Centre at 28-36 Trafalgar Ave Altona Meadows every 2nd Saturday. |
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Mind Bogglers |
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Phil (NWA member) once again represented Mind Bogglers. Close by in Croydon, has a basic Games Workshop range in stock (40 Box sets,100 Blisters, full range of paints, Army Books, White Dwarf). A good range of pre-loved units, some painted well, some painted with paint rollers, all priced accordingly. Stock Mage Knight, Hero Clix, D&D figures & Magic The Gathering cards. Also a great range of Board Games from family to Strategy including some of the latest like Battle of 5 Armies, Warcraft, Memoir '44, Swords & Skull, Star Wars, Monopoly & Life and LOTS, LOTS MORE. They are at Shop 9, 3 Hewish Rd in Croydon just near the cinema. An easy walk from Croydon railway station. Chat to Phil today, drop in or phone the shop on (03) 9723 2293. |
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Olympian Games |
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Once again Dean Bedlington kindly travelled all the way down from Canberra to show his wares. Olympian Games is a Canberra based mail-order business specialising in historical wargaming miniatures of all scales) as well as gaming accessories including books, rules, boardgames, paints, decals, terrain & dice. Flat rate postage of only $5 to anywhere in Australia is a great incentive to check out his range. Also see the Olympian Games website at www.olympian-games.com |
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Battlefield Accessories |
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Based in the Mornington Peninsula, Mike Parker produces a growing range of 15-20mm resin scenery. Designed to support WW2 games but many items are useful for many periods, including fantasy & science fiction. Includes roads, rivers, walls, hedges, ruined buildings & entrenchments. Also make "space debris" which is very suitable for Warhammer & War Machine. Items available from a range of wargame suppliers or direct from the manufacturer. Custom pieces are also available. Website: http://members.optusnet.com.au/carolynparker/mmmain.htm Mike is also a member of Peninsula Praetorians, a Band of Brothers who meets weekly in Mornington & engages in a range of period table top games from Ancients through to World War 2. Replaying some of the great periods of military history while having fun is what the group is all about. Email: mikeparker@optusnet.com.au. Visit them at http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/PeninsulaPraetorians/ |
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HELPERS |
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Left and far left. Our President Mark Moncrieff once again did a sterling job in the Kitchen feeding hungry wargamers and visitors. Always with a cheerful smile, Mark provides entertaining comment as he works. Thanks also to those that helped Mark in the Kitchen, particularly Des.
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This space is dedicated to all the other people (such as Linda Wyton who did a great job in co-ordinating Games 2006). Stephen White for a myriad of things including advertising and kitchen supplies. John Shaw for layout, badges, info sheet, photos, etc. Glenn Harvey for table signs. Special thanks to all the other helpers who moved tables, set up, packed up, ran displays and made Games 2006 such a fantastic success and a really fun day. |
