June Interview 2014 - brownboots

Name-Paul

Online name-brownboots

Location-Dundee

First Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figure ?
I can't remember my very first one, probably a fuzz head basic Soldier, but I remember
being handed down a first issue painted head from a Cousin and thinking "why has this got no hair"...I was young!

What was your favourite figure as a kid, and do you still own him?
The 70's were awash with a myriad of great figures, I
had Marx Cowboys, Bionic men, Cyborg and Muton, Mego's but despite the range I always gravitated back to AM. The one that sticks out is a dark bearded Adventurer, taking that out the box for the first time was an experience! Unfortunately I own nothing
from my childhood.

Favourite figure now ?
A black painted head French Resistance, had it as a kid enjoyed it more as an Adult. AM at its
simplest and best.

Most desired item ?
I'd like a full Argyle outfit, but I'm happy kitbashing with whatever I have at hand.

What will you do with your collection as you get older ?
Enjoy it more, add to it, I still feel like there's more scope to
do something new.

What does your wife/girlfriend/partner think of your collection/hobby?
I'm lucky, I can get constructive feedback on projects without scorn!! Mrs. BB is also a dab hand on the sewing machine!

Do you set yourself a budget ?
Yes, a couple of pounds, if somethings really nice I might pay over £7.00.....I find a lot of my collection at Car Booties....there is still a lot of gear out there!!!

Worst Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figure ?
Where to begin........Some MAM are excreable, poorly articulated and ill concieved...Why Hasbro?? Why?? Bears with rocket launchers...C'mon!! Vintage stuff I'm more tolerent of even
oddities like The Intruder, maybe I'm looking through childhood tinted glasses!

Views on 40th reproductions ?
I know many collectors were understandably annoyed the impact the line had on the value of their
collection but personally I loved the whole 40th range.
Quality wise some of the figures could have been better (flocking being an issue) but the thrill of getting a mint uni
far outweighed the teething problems of certain figures, I only wish I'd have bought more!

Worst item of the Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 range ?
For me it has to be the EE BluePant body, I know in it's day it was a major innovation but just for the sheer
difficulty of fixing them or tightening them they get my vote.

Best thing about collecting Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figures ?
I've been staring at this question for about 20 mins letting memories form before me thinking of an answer
and I think it has to be about bringing people together, the street I lived in had many AM collectors as a kid, having AM brought every one together to play, great battles were fought, many daring adventures were had and all because we
owned the same toy. Now as an Adults people are brought together again because of the same toy, to me that
is AM greatest achievement.

Do you think your collection will be collectible in the future ?
Some of it will, I've a collection of Vintage figures that will always hold their value, but MAM and kitbash figures
who knows?

If you did not collect Vam/Joe/Mam what would you collect ?
I've always collect Comics and Action Figures so that would not change, if I had serious money I'd be
collecting Original Comic Art or Vintage Guitars.

What AM/Joe outfit or set would you like to have seen released?
We have debated this on Chat, it seems the most popular ranges were WW1, Napoleonic and Knights, personally
I would have loved a WW1 range, such great uniforms and equipment, what a line that would have been!

Do you have a/What is your favourite section of AMMO?
The kitbash section is always the first one I look at (some amazing work chaps....inspirational!)
Chat is always a pleasure, but I do look through every catagory, there is always great things to learn and see.

Why do you like AMMO ?
I like the Spirit of AMMO, a comfortable site where ideas and concepts can be exchanged with good Cameraderie.
I must like it ...it's the only one I post in.

Fantastic interview Paul !!! a fascinating read my friend     

Great interview Paul!   

Great interview Paul! Nice to read more about you.

Great interview Paul!

'...as a kid, having AM brought every one together to play, great battles were fought, many daring adventures were had and all because we owned the same toy. Now as an Adults people are brought together again because of the same toy, to me that is AM greatest achievement.'

The AMMO ethos!

Great interview! I really enjoyed reading your answers -- very well thought out, and interesting perspectives.

Thanks,
Brian
   

fantastic interview thanks

Good interview.

Great interview Paul. Good to hear more from you. Hope to catch up with you in chat sometime soon.

Mark

Great interview, well apart from the bit about BP EE's. I find it easy to fix and tighten the joints. I'll forgive you though.   

Nice interview   

Go on then, you can send me all your floppy loose BP's. You know you want to.   

Great Interview    

Nice to know more about you BB

OPEN THAT THREAD !!!!!!!!!!      

I'v just read your Interview brownboots and what a fantastic read . I totally agree with you on you saying Some MAM are excreable, poorly articulated.

Great stuff bb ,great interview

Cracking interview B.B, very interesting read.  

Great interview BB, a very good interesting read

PJ   

great interview .........enjoyable read ,

Excellent interview Paul well done enjoyed reading it thanks for sharing   

Nice one, Paul!

I'm just catching up on some of the past 'members interviews'.