Looking for (UK): Hamley's Guard polybag

CCC

Does anyone have a spare Hamely's polybag? I can probably sort out something to trade or pay for one.

Muftak1

<Thread Hijack in Progress>

I'll put my foot in as well - if anybody can pick one up, I'll happily pay or trade...

TheFew

Can I jump on the Hiijack band wagon? 

Muftak1

Maybe a group buy is in order (if anyone is so willing)...

Speedman29

Interested if somebody is able get me a couple. Not got any work in London, otherwise I'd pop in myself.

CCC

I'm no longer after one of these after seeing the detailed picture in the review.

TheFew

CCC said:

I'm no longer after one of these after seeing the detailed picture in the review.

What bit don't you like?

alexwil

Throw my name in the ring for the hijacking as well!! 

CCC

The change in the uniform.

They've changed the shape of the lapels and the shape of the jacket near the waist - instead of the nice collar detail, they've gone with a plain white vertical line. The button spacing has also changed, indicating a change of regiment although they haven't changed the collar badge. And the belt is also similar but misses the holes and the detail on the buckle.

I initially expected that they had just added the medals to the original design but the different design in the uniform swings it for me. I prefer the same uniform and no medals to medals and a different regiment.

omnium

From what I can tell, though, the Hamley's one is more accurate, eg, when compared this this random photo I found on flickr: https://flic.kr/p/ajTGq8
Not all guards wear the same uniform, as previously mentioned. But the Hamley's version appears to be closer to one specific guard's uniform.
All the ones I saw, for example, have smooth white belts with no holes and simpler buckles.

CCC

That one is a Scots Guard, his buttons are in threes. The equally spaced ones like the original are Grenadier Guards.

It isn't so much the accuracy but that I have about 20 of the original.

omnium

Ah, if you already have an army, I can see why you don't want to go mixing this chap in there.

TheFew

@CCC you certainly have an eye for detail Sir!

CCC

Yep. At least neither of them have yellow flesh showing on the torso like this guy ...


which makes it useless for fleshie heads and hands.

BooTheMightyHamster

I work a short tube ride from Hamleys, and assuming that there isn't a Lester-style restriction on purchasing (which led to me making a number of visits in dark glasses and a plastic moustache), then I'm happy to pop down, buy a bunch and stick them in the post.

Thus far, it looks like the people interested are:

@Muftak1
@TheFew
@Speedman29 wants a couple
@alexwil

I'll see what I can do.  Can probably get down there next week. 

Speedman29

Cheers @BooTheMightyHamster much appreciated.

Kokkie20

Ill Jump in to if possible, would like 2/3 (dont know how many allowed)  if possible. 1 for my little nephew and 2 for in my personal collection. Thank you @BooTheMightyHamster

TheFew

Yay thanks again Boo. I would love to take two if possible. But depends on any purchasing restrictions!

Muftak1

Many thanks @BooTheMightyHamster - I'll go for 2 if available but, will take 1 if there are restrictions!

BooTheMightyHamster

I'll check this thread next week before I go down.  Can't see anyone mentioning purchase restrictions, but I'll report back.

TommyF

I would like one too please if possible

William_Townsley

I would like one if possible. 

Covi

I would also like to jump in for 2 if possible. Thanks in advance!

alexwil

Cheers @BooTheMightyHamster that would be awesome!! 

stlux

I like lists, and this might make it easier for @BooTheMightyHamster. So far we have:

@Muftak1 x2 

@TheFew x2

@Speedman29 ; wants a couple

@alexwil x1
@Kokkie20 x2/x3
@TommyF x1
@William_Townsley x1
@Covi x2
@stlux x2

Please amend or add to this list.

Much appreciated @BooTheMightyHamster!

Kokkie20

I agree, @BooTheMightyHamster is awesome, he helped me to with the leicester square minifigure, someone you can trust he will send it to you :) 

Bricklover18

Would you be willing to send one to the US for a good trade in return? 

SumoLego

I'll buy a bunch and distribute to folks in the US!  Put me down for two - if someone is willing or able to get a bunch!

COOLEGO

I would really be greatful for 2 if possible also. Very much appreciated

BooTheMightyHamster

I'll take a wheelbarrow down there...

AdeelZubair

Anyone after the #5005233 - Hamleys Royal Guard? I'm heading down to Hamleys this Saturday, hoping they have plenty left...

Prices, Inc. Postage:

- UK: £10

- International: £17.50

*Postage costs may increase for multiple copies.
**Payment required up front.
***This is also subject to if I can get several copies on the day, if not I'll process the full refunds immediately.

Russell844

I'm looking for two!

Legoboy

Adzbadboy said:

Anyone after the #5005233 - Hamleys Royal Guard? I'm heading down to Hamleys this Saturday, hoping they have plenty left...

Prices, Inc. Postage:

- UK: £10

- International: £17.50

*Postage costs may increase for multiple copies.
**Payment required up front.
***This is also subject to if I can get several copies on the day, if not I'll process the full refunds immediately.

Seriously?  You're competing with @Boo who's offered to help the members out at cost?  Not really in the spirit of it.

I'll take a couple if you can manage @Boo but if it means taking a second barrow then I'll be okay.  Thank you.  :)

AdeelZubair

Apologies, I didn't mean to have a negative post. Anyone who wants them please message me and I'll just charge the cost of items and shipping. All I did is round up the cost of items, postage and packaging.

gmonkey76

If @SumoLego is able to get the drop shipment put me down for one. I have no problem trying to work out a trade or outright purchase.

thebeermonkey

@BooTheMightyHamster

Can my name be added to the list please?

thanks

SumoLego

BooTheMightyHamster said:

I'll take a wheelbarrow down there...

Just to be clear, my intention is to distribute just like @Legoboy did for the MF Mini-builds from a month or so ago.

Everything at cost, including shipping.   This all assuming that @BooTheMightyHamster can ferry a sufficient amount over to me.

Thanks!

flord

@SumoLego Can you send one to Canada?

77ncaachamps

Wooooooh Boy!

I would like two, please @BooTheMightyHamster! :)

ravot

i would also like to be included, @BooTheMightyHamster your help would be appreciated, if possible, x2!

SumoLego

flord said:

@SumoLego Can you send one to Canada?

Only if you take back Bieber.  And clone Shania Twain.

davetheoxygenman

I would also like 2 please @BooTheMightyHamster for the shipment to @SumoLego if that happens.  Thanks

omnium

If Hamley's won't let Boo buy a trolley load, I'll be able to swing past in the next week or two to get whatever the allowed quota is and pass on at cost. But let's see how Boo gets on for now.

stlux

To keep things nicely tracked:

Europe
@Muftak1 x2 

@TheFew x2

@Speedman29 ; wants a couple

@alexwil x1

@Kokkie20 x2/x3

@TommyF x1

@William_Townsley x1

@Covi x2

@stlux x2
@COOLEGO x2
@Legoboy x2
@thebeermonkey x1

Americas

@Bricklover18 x1
@SumoLego x2
@Russell844 x2
@gmonkey76 x1
@flord x1
@77ncaachamps x2
@ravot x2
@davetheoxygenman x2

Please amend or add to this list.

Good luck with the wheelbarrow @BooTheMightyHamster! 

BooTheMightyHamster

Thanks @stlux

I've spoken to @SumoLego who's kindly agreed to handle North American distribution, and I'm going to try and send him a box of about 20 which ought to cover existing requests and leave him with a few spares.

SumoLego

Just for disclosure purposes, but 2x for @kwkw.

colay

BooTheMightyHamster said:

I work a short tube ride from Hamleys, and assuming that there isn't a Lester-style restriction on purchasing (which led to me making a number of visits in dark glasses and a plastic moustache), then I'm happy to pop down, buy a bunch and stick them in the post.

Thus far, it looks like the people interested are:

@Muftak1
@TheFew
@Speedman29 wants a couple
@alexwil

I'll see what I can do.  Can probably get down there next week. 

I'd also like a few please (3 if poss) and can paypal/transfer before you go if you like

SeijiAmasawa

@SumoLego if you have spares, I would like one, please. 

77ncaachamps

Please let me know how, total amount, and when to remit payment.

MegtheCat

@SumoLego If you get the shipment from @BooTheMightyHamster and still have some available, please put me down for one!

ravot

thanks for listing @stlux
and thanks to @BooTheMightyHamster for the (eventual) pickup!