On Monday we returned from work to find that the postman had left a little red card of happiness alerting us to the fact that something awaited our attention at the local sorting office. The Saintly Mrs. Awdry, displaying an uncharacteristic lack of gracefulness, tutted and snarled, “It’s for you again” and duly handed it over, the tone in her voice suggesting that I have probably exceeded my monthly allowance of little packages!
Given our early departure in the mornings, it wasn’t until Saturday that I was able to exchange my card for the waiting treasures – and what treasures they were. Once again, I am in the very fortunate position of benefitting through the generosity of others. This time I must offer my heartfelt thanks to ‘West Wind Productions’ for the extraordinarily generous gift certificate that I was able to claim for winning the 'Nostalgia' bonus round in the 'VI Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge'.
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| My Nostalgia round entry. |
Having bought from ‘West Wind’ on many an occasion, I was already aware of their magnificent range of miniatures and so my only difficulty was deciding on which to spend my voucher - I was like a child in a sweetshop! In the end I sampled from quite a variety of different ranges with a leaning towards all things Pulp.
Well deserved treats, I'd say. I look forward to seeing what pulpy goodness emerges for Lord Awdry's Retreat, Sanitorium and Hunting Lodge For The Dangerously Deranged Discerning Demimonde.
ReplyDeleteThe great escape scene was inspired and one of my favourites from the challenge. Looking forward to seeing those pumpkin headed scarecrow's painted your usual excellent standard.
ReplyDeleteThe world needs more Pumpkin Head killer Scare crows! It really does.
ReplyDeleteA great ands well deservered prize for extemporary workmanship!
Bravo! Fun goodies which I'll look forward to seeing in due course
ReplyDeleteWell done mate
That is a brilliant vignette! Congrats on the prize and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the figures they sent you.
ReplyDeleteWell done Michael!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice haul. As it wasn't something you'd actually spent money on, I hope the saintly Mrs A forgave you. Having painted up the scarecrows, I'll be interested to see your take on them.
ReplyDeleteA well-deserved win, and a worthwhile prize to boot, Michael. Like Jez, I too have painted up the scarecrows (as a supervillain's henchmen as memory serves). So I'm looking forward to seeing yours :-)
ReplyDeleteWell deserved! Look forward to seeing the goodies all painted up!
ReplyDeleteAs said above a well deserved prize sir, and I'm sure once you've painted up your new West Wind bits they will serve as an excellent advert for the company as well.
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
It definitely was a more than well deserved tread for you Michael! Probably the figures you just recieved will help you to secure your next years ranking in AHPC VII.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you used your well-deserved prize for such cool figures, Michael.
ReplyDeleteTo the victor belong the spoils. Very well deserved, sir. Your entry was outstanding.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new toys!
ReplyDeleteShiny!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the win and the score.
ReplyDeleteGratz to the new toys ☺
ReplyDeletelucky boy if only I got pressies. No wait. It was Partizan today and I spent a fortune. More to follow. Oh and I met Curt and Tamsin and loads of other bloggers. To day
ReplyDeleteVery nice treat m'Lord. You may be able to mollify the Saintly Mrs Awdry by demonstrating that these were in fact freebies and therefore the package doesn't cunt toward your monthly limit :)
ReplyDeleteNice one Michael!
ReplyDeleteLike all of your commenters, I can't wait to see how your prize translates into painted goodness :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat prize for a brilliant vignette!
ReplyDeleteMarvellous enjoy!
ReplyDeleteA very worthy winner and I'm now looking forward to see the eye candy you'll provide with this selection of pulpy goodness.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I recognise those diggers! And I've had some of the sack-headed scarecrow variants as well. Well deserved; that's a racking little diorama!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved price Michael! It was a great entry and it had my vote!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Well your entry was superb, Michael, so a deserved prize!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved Michael, congrats!
ReplyDeleteA good choice Michael. I'm looking forward to seeing those figures painted!
ReplyDeleteA great choice Michael and again, congratulations. I look forward to seeing these in a future Painting Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Michael. Though I totally feel your pain when packages arrive. Luckily my better half has been getting the lion's share lately, thus balancing the scales.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Michael! :D Cheers!
ReplyDeleteFantastic sir! Your blog inspired me to make some victorians gentaleman :)
ReplyDeleteYour entry looks awesome. Just awesome!
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