Some folks might already be aware of this, but posting it up in a few spots in case others haven't seen it.

Starting off small, the idea is to go back grassroots to the sort of vintage toy shows the UK had in the 90's in pre-ebay days. Most shows you visit these days are dominated by modern era products, so starting on the 23rd of September is Farthest From, a Retro Star Wars toy event, where modern era toys are banned



The event will be supported with other features of interest, including a 'pop-up' display, which is a user contributed display. A theme (which will be announced here) will be selected and it is open for anyone to bring items to display on the day which is connected to the theme. You never know what the display may feature as it is totally dependant on the contributions of the collectors.

There will also be a short presentation on the UK history of Star Wars toys from Palitoy, looking back at how the line was handled and distributed in the UK. James Burns & Mark Newbold from http://www.jedinews.co.uk/ will also hold a panel discussing some of the exciting developemnts within the world of Star Wars currently.

There will also be a limited edition trading card set to collect, as part of an ongoing series. 12 cards in the first set (first four available at the first show), each trading card will be connected to Farthest From, either by sponsor or topic/ theme from a show. The rear of the trading card will form a larger picture when all 12 cards are placed together.

The first four cards will be available at the show on the 23rd and will be issued out at various points, or contribution to the show.
(200 sets total, image below is not final artwork)



This t-shirt will only be available at Farthest From, a slight twist on an old favourite, and is available for pre-order only (for pick up at the show) in adult sizes of small, medium, large, XL, XXL for £15.00 each



Sunday 23rd September, 11.00am-4.00pm

Farthest From
Fordingbridge Town Hall
63 High Street
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 1AS
United Kingdom



Outside of the forum you can also check the website for more details http://www.farthestfrom.com or the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/david.tree.102#!/events/427850070586453/

Hope to see as many of you there and get the ball rolling for more shows.

All the best,
Dave.

Excellent idea! Definately something that's lacking in the UK. I hope the event is a great success!

cantina_patron wrote:

Excellent idea! Definately something that's lacking in the UK. I hope the event is a great success!

Thank you, it should be good fun and hopefully everyone can be part of it with the display and get to learn through the panels/ presentations too. Long term, it actually might help bring in new collectors for vintage toys, which will be needed to keep the hobby alive

Ok,

a few things that might be of interest:


User Contributed Display: They'll Never Make That Again.

With the resurgence of interest of vintage toys, from Hasbro's 3,3/4" themed Vintage line to Gentle Giant's tribute Kenner Vintage Jumbo figures, there are just some items that will never see the light of day again.
Choosing an item from the rich portfolio of Star Wars collectibles from 1977- 1985 which you think will never be made for the mass market today.
The item that could be from the mundane to the ridiculous to display, but the quirkier the better. More details click: http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/FARTHEST-FROM-The-Star-Wars-Vintage-Toy-Collector-Gathering/Features--Presentations/User-Contributed-Display-Theyll-Never-Make-That-Again__c-p-0-0-249-250-253.aspx

Exclusives pre-order is open: http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/FARTHEST-FROM-The-Star-Wars-Vintage-Toy-Collector-Gathering/Farthest-From-Exclusives__c-p-0-0-249-261.aspx

The countdown has begun, although this might be small to begin, with the right passion and enthusiasm, there's no reason why we can't have similar meet ups like this several times a year.

Dave.

With a few days to go, some folk might be interested in some of the show highlights:

A breakdown of the presentations and displays have been included here: http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/FARTHEST-FROM-The-Star-Wars-Vintage-Toy-Collector-Gathering/Features--Presentations__c-p-0-0-249-250.aspx

The theme for the User Contributed Display is 'They Will Never Make That Again'.
With the resurgence of interest of vintage toys, from Hasbro's 3,3/4" themed Vintage line to Gentle Giant's tribute Kenner Vintage Jumbo figures, there are just some items that will never see the light of day again.
Choosing an item from the rich portfolio of Star Wars collectibles from 1977- 1985 which you think will never be made for the mass market today.
The item that could be from the mundane to the ridiculous to display, but the quirkier the better. More details click:
http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/FARTHEST-FROM-The-Star-Wars-Vintage-Toy-Collector-Gathering/Features--Presentations/User-Contributed-Display-Theyll-Never-Make-That-Again__c-p-0-0-249-250-253.aspx

Don't forget there's the Trading Card set to collect too: http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/FARTHEST-FROM-The-Star-Wars-Vintage-Toy-Collector-Gathering/Farthest-From-Exclusives__c-p-0-0-249-261.aspx

Hope to see some of you there

Dave

For those of us unable to attend, please take some pictures please

How did the event go Dave?

Was a great success. Lots of vintage, some great talks (loved the Palitoy presentation from Dave), cake, and a group photo with no less than 14 SWFUK members in it!

Here are my pics:-































































Also on facebook with comments:-

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151228576640149.500972.652110148&type=1&l=ce4cd4b6fc

And as an album on flickr:-

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_jason_smith/sets/72157631611433761/with/8019508143/

cheers

:-)

Jason

Awesome Jason! I saw the pics on facebook earlier and I was happily thrown back to the early 90s when conventions were still small and happy (and not too crowded)
I would've loved to have been there for sure!

Thanks for sharing the pics Jason. Looks like it was a good show and one that can establish itself as a regular. Would love to have attended too. The Palitoy early history slides look interesting with that fun bus and factory pics + Pali adverts

Great pics. Thank you for posting them Jason.

It was great

awesome to have so many turn out with the weather being so bad.

With the help of other attendee's, I've compiled a Facebook Photo Album, for those interested, check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.417369114966742.81126.105735936130063&type=3


Member of other forums were out in force, would be good to sign TIG members at the next one

All the best,
Dave

Maybe a little early to ask but is there another event planned for 2013?

scrap that i've just seen the post about the 2nd December