March 2016 Interview - Thierry

ear friends, I 'm very proud and very happy to participate in this interview because AMMO is a international collector group so friendly , respectful and really fascinated by all figures!!

Name ?
I'm' Thierry, 49 years old and just married !



Online name ?
You guys know me under the name of Thierry

Location ?
I come from Belgium ...Small town near Charleroi

First Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figure ?
My first figure is a blond  Tommy GUNN (in Belgium Tommy Action from Penney ) but my first Action man was a blond bearded sailor !
The second was the very best of AM collection ....Tom Stone





What was your favourite figure as a kid, and do you still own him?
Without hesitating....TOM STONE

Favourite figure now ?
Always Tom Stone but my favourite are the  Painted head AM and Gi Joe.
My best figure are my black Gi Joe and and Japanese Gi Joe.




Most desired item ?
They are vehicles....Snow cat and multi terrain.

What will you do with your collection as you get older ?
I would like to sell my collection and to travel (around a world)... But I don't  know if I could make it, I would be sad!!!!! How to live without my friends who are with me for 40 years????? Evil or Very Mad

What does your wife/girlfriend/partner think of your collection/hobby?
She prefers to see me in my room with my VAM that in Tavern, of Irish pub     !
My wife is great great great, she helps to find accessories and other VAM for my collection!

Do you set yourself a budget ?
Yes of course maximum 200 euros (160 £) ,but if I find a rare item I ll buy....          

Worst Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figure ?
Ugly Zargon and  friends...Space Ranger, Rom ..... I don't like space collection !

Views on 40th reproductions ?
I have some boxes but i think that the real and charming collection is the original collection of 1960 !!!

Worst item of the Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 range ?
Nothing  special !

Best thing about collecting Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figures ?
Germans uniforms look great  , Spartan Personal carrier  (I have five!   )





Do you think your collection will be collectible in the future ?
I make this collection because i like my VAM , i I  begin my collection in 1975 and this is not finish.... It is not for l money , it s a part of my life!! But why not...., to date, I have  850 AM and mae be 150 vehicles!!!!







If you did not collect Vam/Joe/Mam what would you collect ?
***** my VAM Collection*****,

I collect comic strips, stars' autographs and everything on " D DAY Normandy story  and Battle of the Bulge , and wines!!!!!










I have a Good wife!

What AM/Joe outfit or set would you like to have seen released?
Belgian policeman

Do you have a/What is your favourite section of AMMO?
All are perfect sections but ....VAM COLLECTION and Dioramas are the best!!!!

Why do you like AMMO ?

In our world, it's good to stay as a child..... Our world is too sad and AMMO gives me the peace and happiness. It is a great place to make Vam good friends        

God save your AMMO Group my friend!!!!!!

Fantastic interview Thierry!, and what a collection . Thanks so much for taking part

You certainly have some wonderful figures, and also some terrific items of collection!

Thierry My friend awesome and excellent interview stunning collection, i enjoyed reading it and viewing your photos of your collection.....

Great Interview, fascinating read and it's good to see your collection.......and what a
Collection it is!!
Amazing stuff...and is that Peter Falks Autograph?

great interview and a truly amazing collection! you are very much a serial collector ,a fantastic comic strip collectoin as well

brownboots wrote:

Great Interview, fascinating read and it's good to see your collection.......and what a
Collection it is!!
Amazing stuff...and is that Peter Falks Autograph?

YES MY FRIEND this is a Petr Falk autograph ,i have much much much (500?)......Stallone , Pat Mc Nee , Joanna Lumey, Sharon Stone and others..... Also autograph from veteran WW2

thierry mon ami thank you for a very enjoyable interview

Great interview thierry, fantastic collection's.

Fantastic interview Thierry! You have an amazing enthusiasm for Action Man and ...850 figures!! You are a very dedicated collector.

thanks for all dear friends

Impressive collection Thierry,
I guess you needed a very supportive wife to build a collection that big. Well done.

actiongary wrote:

Impressive collection Thierry,
I guess you needed a very supportive wife to build a collection that big. Well done.

My wife is "the very best" Action Gary!!!!!!!!

Wow! Fantastc thierry!

Wonderful interview Thierry, thank you very much for sharing with us! Please thank your wife for sharing you with us too, She must be a very understanding and wonderful person!

I really enjoyed seeing all the photos that you have included -- amazing collections!!! You really must have one of the best collections in the entire world, and I don't think that is an exaggeration.

I also enjoy reading and studying WWII history. Of course the loss of life cannot be ignored, but I am also saddened at the destruction of all the small villages and towns in Belgium and France after the invasion in driving out the Germans.

Thanks,
Brian

gibri wrote:

Wonderful interview Thierry, thank you very much for sharing with us! Please thank your wife for sharing you with us too, She must be a very understanding and wonderful person!

I really enjoyed seeing all the photos that you have included -- amazing collections!!! You really must have one of the best collections in the entire world, and I don't think that is an exaggeration.

I also enjoy reading and studying WWII history. Of course the loss of life cannot be ignored, but I am also saddened at the destruction of all the small villages and towns in Belgium and France after the invasion in driving out the Germans.

Thanks,
Brian
   

Hi Brian ,


Many thanks for this appreciation about my collection and my wife

This is not a best collection of the world because i play with my colletion....A collection must live but today , a collector wants a perfection in his collection is in a original box with exceptional items) but for me, i don't forget the first reason of this creation by Don Levine....They are a toys for children and i'm always a child!!!

i know a great collectors...All in box and vintage.
I appreciate my AM because it' s a magnificent dream for me and not for a money!!!


Many thanks for all , i'm proud to be a member of AMMO Group....