Petition to St. Jon of Needham - feel free to "me too" this one

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This follows on part of a previous idea someone came up with, so I've just
followed it. It isn't binding, but it is a visible show of support and an
impetus to consider the idea.

If you agree with this, in order to save space/BW, just leave the
subject line, clip everything between the <CLIP> borders, and sign
your name - post to the list, as opposed to directly to Jon T. I don't
want to flood his mailbox and mess up the incoming orders for the new UNSC
ships....

I'll put myself down as the first to put this into words. (And as someone
impressed with Tony's work)

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We, the undersigned, hereby respectfully recommend that St.Jon of Needham
consider letting Brigade (aka Tony Francis et al.) become the
official NI sculptor/supplier for the GZGverse. This is in
consideration of the facts that:

1) They have done excellent FT-scale ship minis, and DS2-scale AFVs
for the "Semitic Federation of Space Faring Worlds". The designs are
unique, attractive, and from all appearances well-cast. And it seems
that the quality is improving.

2) Trade is a good thing - you can no doubt help each other out from
an advertising and representation point of view. No doubt there can be a
mutually beneficial agreement come to to further enhance the hobby and spread
the word of the GZGverse. And Tony seems a good representative of the hobby.

3) Having already done NI infantry, having vehicles to go with them
would be fabulous (and either you or Tony could up-scale some of his
DS2 casts for SG2) for the gamers.

4) Having already sculpted NI ships, and NI vehicles, St.Jon of Needham could
then focus on the many other projects needing his
attention (BDS, FB2, FMASkirmish, various FT-ish fighter games, Minis
for many other groups that need them.....).

We hope that Jon and Tony can put their heads together and at least seriously
investigate this option and if it is deemed viable, make it so. This is of
course only a recommendation and does not presume to be otherwise, but perhaps
a show of support for the idea will help move it along. Rumor has it Jon and
Tony will both be at Bifrost... maybe a little "public opinion" beforehand
will encourage them!:)

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One small problem with this, while I plan on joining the "club", Brigades
policy of only selling to club members is a bit restrictive, especially when
it means there is no way for distribution to occur out of the country.
Honestly, the only reason I am planning on joining is so I can order Brigade
ships, and when I only plan on ordering 4 or 5 that really boosts the price.

Um, have you actually asked Tony whether he wants this?

me too's, petitions etc. really aren't appropriate here though, you should
discuss these issues with the parties involved off list.

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If I recall correctly Brigade has at least some lines which the website says
are sold to SFSWA members only, I take it that wouldn't apply to New Israeli
ships? If so, I'm in favor.