Title: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Spaceghost on 06 May, 2011, 02:03:45 PM
Post by: Spaceghost on 06 May, 2011, 02:03:45 PM
It's my birthday on the 31st of May and much to my surprise and disgust, I'll be turning 40.
My brother has asked me what I want, as he wants to get me something 'special'. His first thought was a Dredd badge from Termight Replicas but sadly they're out of stock.
We are both quite geeky and usually buy each other something comic/sci-fi related (we share the same birthday but I'm 1 year older than him.) so I thought I'd ask youse guys if you might have any off the wall suggestions.
Any ideas?
My brother has asked me what I want, as he wants to get me something 'special'. His first thought was a Dredd badge from Termight Replicas but sadly they're out of stock.
We are both quite geeky and usually buy each other something comic/sci-fi related (we share the same birthday but I'm 1 year older than him.) so I thought I'd ask youse guys if you might have any off the wall suggestions.
Any ideas?
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Pete Wells on 06 May, 2011, 02:42:14 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 06 May, 2011, 02:42:14 PM
I dunno how much he's likely to spend but a commission leaps to mind! You can get 'em anywhere from £40-thoosands!
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Albion on 08 May, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
Post by: Albion on 08 May, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
As Pete said, a commission is a memorable present for a 40th birthday.
My 40th was last year and I got cash from various people and put it together to get a commission from PJ Holden.
My 40th was last year and I got cash from various people and put it together to get a commission from PJ Holden.
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Emperor on 08 May, 2011, 05:39:50 PM
Post by: Emperor on 08 May, 2011, 05:39:50 PM
Or just get your head down and pretend it isn't happening - that is what I did this year.
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: W. R. Logan on 08 May, 2011, 09:19:48 PM
Post by: W. R. Logan on 08 May, 2011, 09:19:48 PM
Quote from: Albion on 08 May, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
As Pete said, a commission is a memorable present for a 40th birthday.
My 40th was last year and I got cash from various people and put it together to get a commission from PJ Holden.
What did you do with the other £39?
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: johnnystress on 08 May, 2011, 09:22:33 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 08 May, 2011, 09:22:33 PM
:D
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Albion on 08 May, 2011, 09:38:18 PM
Post by: Albion on 08 May, 2011, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 08 May, 2011, 09:19:48 PM
What did you do with the other £39?
I got it framed. ;)
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Spaceghost on 08 May, 2011, 09:44:16 PM
Post by: Spaceghost on 08 May, 2011, 09:44:16 PM
A commision sounds like a winner.
Does anyone know if Henry Flint goes in for this type of thing? If so, any idea about prices and/or contact details?
Does anyone know if Henry Flint goes in for this type of thing? If so, any idea about prices and/or contact details?
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 May, 2011, 08:16:23 AM
Post by: Colin YNWA on 09 May, 2011, 08:16:23 AM
I contacted Henry Flint recently about this and alas he's too busy.
I was going for a commission for my impending fortieth but for one reason and another am beginning to wonder whether I'll do it. Alas not too long to make my mind up!
I was going for a commission for my impending fortieth but for one reason and another am beginning to wonder whether I'll do it. Alas not too long to make my mind up!
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Something Fishy on 09 May, 2011, 10:29:52 AM
Post by: Something Fishy on 09 May, 2011, 10:29:52 AM
Congrats.
I often set something a bit sci fi, comicy or gamey but must admit that I didn't for my 40th today, got a lovely guitar instead. Just the one little Cthulhu GN for the geek in me.
I often set something a bit sci fi, comicy or gamey but must admit that I didn't for my 40th today, got a lovely guitar instead. Just the one little Cthulhu GN for the geek in me.
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Spaceghost on 09 May, 2011, 11:02:52 AM
Post by: Spaceghost on 09 May, 2011, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: Something Fishy on 09 May, 2011, 10:29:52 AM
Congrats.
I often set something a bit sci fi, comicy or gamey but must admit that I didn't for my 40th today, got a lovely guitar instead. Just the one little Cthulhu GN for the geek in me.
Happy birthday!
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: LARF on 09 May, 2011, 11:54:53 AM
Post by: LARF on 09 May, 2011, 11:54:53 AM
As Pete said, a commission is the best pressie as it's totally unique. This is what Cliff Robinson did for my 40th - The Charlbot (my Wife) liaised with him and Pete made the introduction, I was - to say the least - well chuffed!
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: LARF on 09 May, 2011, 11:56:24 AM
Post by: LARF on 09 May, 2011, 11:56:24 AM
Bugger - bit big, sorry... at least you can see the detail :o
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Something Fishy on 09 May, 2011, 12:30:54 PM
Post by: Something Fishy on 09 May, 2011, 12:30:54 PM
Quote from: Lee Bates on 09 May, 2011, 11:02:52 AMQuote from: Something Fishy on 09 May, 2011, 10:29:52 AM
Congrats.
I often set something a bit sci fi, comicy or gamey but must admit that I didn't for my 40th today, got a lovely guitar instead. Just the one little Cthulhu GN for the geek in me.
Happy birthday!
Thank you. Quite a few of us hitting that mark at the mo it seems.
That's ace Larf, fantastic pressie.
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: Spaceghost on 09 May, 2011, 01:44:10 PM
Post by: Spaceghost on 09 May, 2011, 01:44:10 PM
Quote from: LARF on 09 May, 2011, 11:56:24 AM
Bugger - bit big, sorry... at least you can see the detail :o
That's absolutely brilliant Larf. And massive!
If it's not too intrusive, what sort of ballpark figure would I be looking at for something like that? And what size is it?
You can PM me if you'd rather not discuss it on here.
I just want to get some idea of prices before I suggest it to my brother. Don't want to have him shelling out too much.
Title: Re: Frill Powered Fortieth!
Post by: locustsofdeath! on 09 May, 2011, 03:02:27 PM
Post by: locustsofdeath! on 09 May, 2011, 03:02:27 PM
Yeah, no ideas for your 40th, Lee, as my own is much too far away to start thinking about now :D but Happy Birthday anyway!