Stevo985 Posted September 15, 2023 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 14 hours ago, ferguson1 said: This may have been discussed previously in this thread or another, but has anyone ever bought the full collection of those magazines that includes something collectable or something to build? The introductory offer (issue 1) used to be 99p, but the norm now seems to be £1.99. Then subsequent issues are roughly £8.99, but you have to buy 80 to 100 weeks to complete the set. DeAgostini tends to be the brand making and marketing them. I seem to remember build your own Millennium Falcon, Titanic, Flying Scotsman etc. Sometimes it’s collectable figurines or chess pieces from Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Currently there is a Dungeons & Dragons one being advertised on the TV and I’ve seen this in the newsagents. If someone really wanted all issues, they’d be spending best part of £700-£900! It really is bonkers. I'd be more interested to know if any of those magazines had ever issued the number of magazines needed to complete the set, let alone anyone actually bothered doing it. The drop off in demand must be absolutely massive. Surely none of them have ever completed their run? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I'd be more interested to know if any of those magazines had ever issued the number of magazines needed to complete the set, let alone anyone actually bothered doing it. The drop off in demand must be absolutely massive. Surely none of them have ever completed their run? Yep, cost and the ridiculous time spent. Best part of two years if someone persisted. Must be very frustrating for someone if they did end their run before it’s complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted September 15, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just got back from dropping daughter off at University. It's fair to say Mrs Sidcow is a bit teary. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 Looks like we've got the next 'NHS wants to execute my baby' story going. Another child with a sadly incurable cell disease has seen the hospital go to the court to be allowed to move to palliative care, The Christian Legal Centre will be offering some pro bono representation soon enough, using the latest tragedy of a dying child to push their agenda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted September 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 56 minutes ago, sidcow said: Just got back from dropping daughter off at University. It's fair to say Mrs Sidcow is a bit teary. Hows Mr. Sidcow doing? Are you or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 45 minutes ago, TheAuthority said: Hows Mr. Sidcow doing? Are you or Oh the latter. Didn't help when my son phoned to say he's not coming home after work and staying at his girl. I've been out to get some beer and got some flowers though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted September 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) I've embraced my inner chav - purchased a few bottles of Prime from Morrisons. I'll be vaping and buying an XL Bully next. Edited September 15, 2023 by Xela 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) That blob is heading right for me, and I'm on the coast. The winds are just starting to pick up and there's sporadic bursts of pouring rain. We don't get big tropical storms up here that much, and by the time it reaches Maine and Nova Scotia, it likely wont even qualify as a hurricane. But it will still be a big storm. High tide here should be interesting. Edited September 16, 2023 by maqroll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 16, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 16, 2023 Elon Musk and Grimes announce the birth of their third child, Techno Mechanicus. Joining older siblings Exa Dark Sideræl and X Æ A-12. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 30mph defaults to 20mph today over here. If you haven’t seen a sign stating a speed, presume it’s 20. It’s estimated that holiday visitor fines will make Wales one of the wealthiest nations in europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjmooney Posted September 17, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, chrisp65 said: 30mph defaults to 20mph today over here. If you haven’t seen a sign stating a speed, presume it’s 20. It’s estimated that holiday visitor fines will make Wales one of the wealthiest nations in europe. I have no time for petrolheads. Car culture bores me. I get zero thrills from speed. I am totally on the side of cyclists and pedestrians. Having said all that, I have to admit that I find 20mph an incredibly difficult speed to maintain for any great distance. Edited September 17, 2023 by mjmooney 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 11:44, Stevo985 said: I'd be more interested to know if any of those magazines had ever issued the number of magazines needed to complete the set, let alone anyone actually bothered doing it. The drop off in demand must be absolutely massive. Surely none of them have ever completed their run? I completed the horrible histories one waaaay back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: I completed the horrible histories one waaaay back Full sets of plain old magazines is a different thing. It's the ones with the 1000-part construction kits that are the mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 17, 2023 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: I completed the horrible histories one waaaay back You **** dweeb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, mjmooney said: .... It's the ones with the 1000-part construction kits that are the mystery. IIRC certain companies repeatedly turned up on consumer watchdog shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chindie Posted September 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 45 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Not really a valid comparison. The Airfix is a plastic model in 1:180 scale, while the partwork is a wood and metal kit in 1:80. It's a much bigger, much more complex, much more detailed thing, with more complicated build techniques required, it's a much different experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Chindie said: Not really a valid comparison. The Airfix is a plastic model in 1:180 scale, while the partwork is a wood and metal kit in 1:80. It's a much bigger, much more complex, much more detailed thing, with more complicated build techniques required, it's a much different experience. I realise that. But if it was me I'd still rather buy the Airfix kit for forty quid. At least I'd have all the parts instead of one per month. I can see why that bloke gave up and tried to cut his losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted September 18, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) After I misread the 'Celebrity Scandals' thread title, I thought maybe I'd start a sub thread in here, so... Celebrity Sandals. This is Colton Haynes sporting some sandals, I think. I found him by googling 'Z list celebrities'. I have no idea who he is, but he is almost certainly wearing sandals. Over to you. Have you seen a celebrity wearing sandals? If you have a picture, do post it here. Mods, if you feel this should go elsewhere, do please move it. Edited September 18, 2023 by Anthony sp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, Anthony said: After I misread the 'Celebrity Scandals' thread title, I thought maybe I'd start a sub thread in here, so... Celebrity Sandals. This is Colton Haynes sporting some sandals, I think. I found him by googling 'Z list celebrities'. I have no idea who he is, but he is almost certailnly wearing sandals. Over to you. Have you seen a celebrity wearing sandals? If you have a picture, do post it here. Mods, if you feel this should go elsewhere, do please move it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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