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FIGZ 2023

Posted by MABO on 05 Jun 2023, 21:05

Hello folks,

FIGZ 2023 is history. It was really great and here you can see some pics from the show.

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Like every year Arnhem was the heart of the figures world on the first Sunday in June!

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Like every year Remco did a great job and calling the collectors from near and far, even from Bonn.

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550 more or less Romans were attracting the visitors on the FIGZ tables.

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Maybe some new members comitted themself to the forum.

And we had a special presentation. Jaques from Rio de Janeiro has send some of his figures to me, just before covid. So it took me some time to present them, but finally they got a cool place near the entrance.

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All the visitors got a lot to see.

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For example the traders:

Like every year Martin - the second member in the forum - was there with his shop

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Not even Old Wolfs could resist...

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Tabletopper
Jan Frankema

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CCG Winkel
Omnibelli

And once more Hagen Miniatures:

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And of course the delicious and healthy Dutch food.

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Fortunately most of the visitors are over 18 years old.

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The Bring and Show section was worth a visit like every year

Konrad at the table from Gert Postma

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Konrads own table, full of cool Romans

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Sascha and Andreas (Zed1 and Old Wolf)

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Dirk, JürgenH (who really made it with public transport!!) and Sascha

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Saschas wargaming armys

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Guess how is it?

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Yes! Michael (Mickey Mouse - sorry not in the picture)

Work from
Collin
Kurt
Mark
Johan

to be honest, I did not remember completely who made what. But is was all great to see.

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Sander talking to interested visitors

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Peter our old friend and Mod in the forum

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In the other hall there were several cool gaming tables:

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Mr.Andrea and me played DBA Egytians vs. Sea People and Hittites

Andrea before the first rounds:

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Andrea after the first rounds

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In the end he needed some tactical hints from Remco

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It was nice to talk to people interested in the cool and easy to learn tabletop game.

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On the stage, Dirk gives a workshop on how to build a simple brick wall with a gate.

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In the end Martin celebrated his annual Competition. Thanks for that!

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Peter was not sure, if he should take part...
but he did in the end.

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And he was the great winner with one first and one second price. Applause!!

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And there was also this great entry, winning the other gold medall! Sorry, I did not know your name, but you are a real artist!

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The other silver medal was for this single figure.

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After the ceremony, Peter offers vlaai like every year. Thanks again, it was delicious

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What else?
Benno will produce the ultimate FIGZ movie!

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And the cool photos will be presented by other people. Stay tuned! ;-)

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It was great again and we are looking forward to next year. Thanks to all who made it possible.
Mr.Andrea mentioned a FIGZ every three months

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Posted by Dad's Army on 05 Jun 2023, 22:01

Fantastic report Jan, a shame you didn't mention the cool name of your gamingclub "Bonner Bombers" It was a pleasure to see you again, and you did your task wel (even I didn't see you walking with a mug...) Thanks for this report, I think next time you may make it again!
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Posted by MABO on 05 Jun 2023, 22:20

Peter has made a cool picture of the "Bonner Bombers". I think he can post here. Thank you for your kind words.
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Posted by Das_Dirch on 06 Jun 2023, 08:34

Thank you Jan for this great and sometimes humorous report. :-D

A big -thank you- goes to Benno and especially to Remco.

Thank you for making the meeting possible.
Thanks for letting us be there.
Thank you for sacrificing your time so that we all have a nice day.
Thank you to everyone who made the day an unforgettable one.

As always, it was like a big family celebration.

Nice to meet old and new friends.

Start counting the days until the next FIGZ.

Unfortunately, I only took a few photos. Here are the results of the workshop.
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Posted by Bessiere on 06 Jun 2023, 16:16

I see a lot of smiles. I'm sorry I live on the wrong side of the planet. Everything and everyone I see in these pictures beckons me to be there. Glad you all had a great time of it and maybe someday I can get over there too.
Cheers,
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Posted by Peter on 06 Jun 2023, 16:54

It was great fun to see a lot of old and new friends! Thank you Remco for organising! :thumbup:

Dad's Army wrote:Fantastic report Jan, a shame you didn't mention the cool name of your gamingclub "Bonner Bombers"

MABO wrote:Peter has made a cool picture of the "Bonner Bombers". I think he can post here.


Here you go. ;-)

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I was looking for the boms in their game, but I couldn't find any! :-D

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Sorry for the bad quality of the pictures but they are taken with my old camera. I will try to post some more pictures later. ;-)
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Posted by Konrad on 06 Jun 2023, 17:08

Yes, it was once again the highlight of the year for all members of the forum.
Actually, everything has already been said and I can only agree, it was a very nice day with friends.
For those who live far away and can't come, let me tell you that we thought of you.
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Posted by MABO on 06 Jun 2023, 17:44

What about the group picture, Konrad?
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Posted by Konrad on 06 Jun 2023, 17:52

MABO wrote:What about the group picture, Konrad?


I don't have it.
Ask Benno. ;-)
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Posted by Peter on 06 Jun 2023, 17:58

Konrad wrote:
I don't have it.
Ask Benno. ;-)

That's right. Benno has them! ;-)
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Posted by MABO on 06 Jun 2023, 19:22

Konrad wrote:
I don't have it.
Ask Benno. ;-)


I thought it was your camera. Now we have to wait for ages... :mrgreen:
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Posted by Kekso on 06 Jun 2023, 19:29

Great report Jan. Thank you for that :occasion:
Congrats to my dear friends Peter on medals and Remco for organizing event.
So sorry I couldn't make it.
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Posted by Susofrick on 07 Jun 2023, 09:58

Looks like a great day. Great pics and it was so fun that it spills over on us faraway visitors too! And huge congrats too everybody involved!
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Posted by Benno on 22 Feb 2024, 23:45

As promised, the group photo!

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