Young Polak Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 sure is, well I have a long holiday, could organise some diorama going on in subbuteo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentcop Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's time to flick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 this is an awesome thread. inspired me to go out and buy a board soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Due to it being Christmas and I have genorous grandmothers, I have now come in to possession of a sum of money that I would like to finally use on a fine set of subbuteo. However, I'm not sure as to which would be better to purchase. I love the old style sets as they have a rich history and look amazing, but to play with, a modern set is more sturdy, which would be beneficial as I am going to use it. Both old and new sets are around the same price, so what set should you guys recommend I buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Due to it being Christmas and I have genorous grandmothers, I have now come in to possession of a sum of money that I would like to finally use on a fine set of subbuteo. However, I'm not sure as to which would be better to purchase. I love the old style sets as they have a rich history and look amazing, but to play with, a modern set is more sturdy, which would be beneficial as I am going to use it. Both old and new sets are around the same price, so what set should you guys recommend I buy? I read somewhere on a subbuteo facebook page that a certain type of brand that tried to revive subbuteo or something totally fucked it. I am not sure what brand that would be but I have been purchasing the 80's / 90's brand for example: http://www.ebay.com....1f536c15&_uhb=1 I am interested from someone to give feedback on the this new brand "total soccer" if their quality + bases are better than the type that I have shown in my first link. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FIORENTINA-2010-2011-TOTAL-SOCCER-SUBBUTEO-TEAM-/330843052094?pt=UK_SportsMemorabilia_Subbuteo_SM&hash=item4d07c8583e&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1414 Edited December 24, 2012 by Young Polak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bassett Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Nice one Hazzaverx. If you want a good starter set (complete with two teams, ball, goals, scoreboard and pitch) the dream team stadium set is quality. The only negative is the two teams are real life (Veron, Crespo, Giggs etc) plastic card players that snap onto the regular Subbuteo base. It's not really an issue if you're looking to buy a proper subbuteo team in the future anyway... They're pretty common on eBay or online stores! If you're after a team, I highly recommend http://www.subbuteoworld.co.uk/index.php?cPath=21, they're based in the UK but generally deliver to Aus in under 2 weeks - have made many orders through them and find they're the best. Have a look around and see if they have any teams you like or buy a blank set and paint your own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bassett Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) I read somewhere on a subbuteo facebook page that a certain type of brand that tried to revive subbuteo or something totally fucked it. I am not sure what brand that would be but I have been purchasing the 80's / 90's brand for example: http://www.ebay.com....1f536c15&_uhb=1 I am interested from someone to give feedback on the this new brand "total soccer" if their quality + bases are better than the type that I have shown in my first link. http://www.ebay.com....1#ht_500wt_1414 YP, I've sets from both Total Soccer and the older styled Subbuteo bases. The TS sets look much nicer (IMO) with their "ultra realistic" paint jobs and scanned detail and the bases are a little lighter + dig under the ball more than the older Subbuteo styled sets. They're pretty similar tbh, just depends whether you enjoy painting your own sets and trying to replicate the TS detail on a blank set or old Subbuteo set or whether you're happy using a pre painted set. As a general rule, the older Subbuteo sets are usually heavier and thus knock the ball further but like I said before, not a massive difference! Also, many people buy TS for the detailed kits & player models and then put the players onto a Subbuteo base to create a 'better' hybrid - maybe something to consider if you're happy to buy a couple of different sets? Hybrid set (Total Soccer players on Subbuteo bases) Edited December 25, 2012 by Mike Bassett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I read somewhere on a subbuteo facebook page that a certain type of brand that tried to revive subbuteo or something totally fucked it. I am not sure what brand that would be but I have been purchasing the 80's / 90's brand for example: http://www.ebay.com....1f536c15&_uhb=1 I am interested from someone to give feedback on the this new brand "total soccer" if their quality + bases are better than the type that I have shown in my first link. http://www.ebay.com....1#ht_500wt_1414 YP, I've sets from both Total Soccer and the older styled Subbuteo bases. The TS sets look much nicer (IMO) with their "ultra realistic" paint jobs and scanned detail and the bases are a little lighter + dig under the ball more than the older Subbuteo styled sets. They're pretty similar tbh, just depends whether you enjoy painting your own sets and trying to replicate the TS detail on a blank set or old Subbuteo set or whether you're happy using a pre painted set. As a general rule, the older Subbuteo sets are usually heavier and thus knock the ball further but like I said before, not a massive difference! Also, many people buy TS for the detailed kits & player models and then put the players onto a Subbuteo base to create a 'better' hybrid - maybe something to consider if you're happy to buy a couple of different sets? Hybrid set (Total Soccer players on Subbuteo bases) Yeah, want to purchase some TS just because their paint jobs are much nicer and there is only few of them on ebay. If they dig more under the ball as you said then that's fantastic, I have always been frustrated in attempting to lift the ball from the ground with my older subbuteo players so the TS figures seem promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentcop Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 The best starter set is the one sold in Australia by Crown & Andrews here: http://www.crownandandrews.com/games/index-family-games.php They also sell the team of England, Ireland and Scotland. Quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks mike, I have chosen the new version as it was the cheaper option and the players aren't plastic cards (have looked at that set and wasn't too keen on the cards). I will look to purchase both a Milan set and hopefully a heart set later if I can find a seller. Will keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Also if anyone is looking, this is what I just purchased, cheapest set I've seen on eBay in a long time!! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Subbuteo-The-Game-/271125404286?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Classic_Toys&hash=item3f20555a7e&_uhb=1#ht_585wt_922 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) If anyone finds a seller on ebay or what not selling Melbourne heart or other a-league teams, please mention it (if they have more than 1 in stock) would be all over that shit Edited December 26, 2012 by Young Polak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 If anyone finds a seller on ebay or what not selling Melbourne heart or other a-league teams, please mention it (if they have more than 1 in stock) would be all over that shit Agreed, however I don't think there is many as I have looked myself.. But, subbuteoworld sell blank packs with bases for around $15 Australian maybe a bit less, so if you have some painting skills, could give that a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Agreed, however I don't think there is many as I have looked myself.. But, subbuteoworld sell blank packs with bases for around $15 Australian maybe a bit less, so if you have some painting skills, could give that a go might as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Agreed, however I don't think there is many as I have looked myself.. But, subbuteoworld sell blank packs with bases for around $15 Australian maybe a bit less, so if you have some painting skills, could give that a go might as well... One can only try.. Haha I'm keen to give it a shot, when/if I get around to it ill post it up haha Until then I just hope that subbuteoz guy does heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentcop Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Will soon be enough material to organize a tournament in Melbourne. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Will soon be enough material to organize a tournament in Melbourne. ;-) Definitely haha just have to skill up first.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bassett Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) Congrats on the new set Hazzaverx - looks a good one. Re finding a Heart set, they're pretty difficult to track down but if you bought an Olympiakos or Southampton/Stoke/Sunderland set (with stripes close to the MHFC kit) it makes life a little easier than painting stripes on a blank set. A couple of people have painted their own sets, could be worthwhile using these as a guide: Good luck! Edited December 26, 2012 by Mike Bassett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bassett Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Great site with an archive full of teams from across the globe - handy for anyone looking to paint! http://www.subbuteofan.it/Vendita/a.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 australia 2010 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 liverpool 2012-13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 gday all, I have been inspired by this thread and the fact that my dad used to play and decided to purchase a subbuteo set. The new one from crown and andrews will probanbly be my first set. There aree a couple of places around melbourne that sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentcop Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Definately the best choice.Go ahead! Hopefully you will find some other players in the area to have some great games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 the materials are en route and shortly the construction will start. i'm not really interested in playing but i like collecting so i've been putting together my stadia before i get a few teams and set something up in a display case or summat. the 'sets' available didn't really do it for me so i've started from scratch building up the intricacies one by one. 1. ticket office/merch stand terrace inserts (terraces not included) 2. turnstile/gates terrace inserts (terraces not included) 3. felt pitch 4. outside tv broadcast unit + staff 5. two terraces with advertising stickers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Went a bit crazy last night on ebay, started purchasing things for my little stadium. - 2 Tanned terraces - 3 Grey Terraces from looking at images looks about roughly 5 terraces to complete the length of a pitch excluding corners ACAB (with netting) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321046044563?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_962wt_1397 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321049622342?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1082wt_1139 - 2 lots of 500 loose zuego brand unpainted supporters Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150970714657?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_589wt_1397 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150970713247?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_589wt_1397 And the teams: Chelsea, River Plate and Atletico Madrid Edited January 3, 2013 by Young Polak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 nice (Y) i looked at the stewards packs a while back, might investigate further once the terraces arrive. the terraces are so expensive ffs, like $40 minimum for a piece of plastic. damn you subbuteo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Yeah, fucking subbuteo, crippled my account, so cut but it better be worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Would buy if it wasn't so dam expensive http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUBBUTEO-STADIUM-CROWD-BARRIER-C170-RARE-/261149492269?pt=UK_SportsMemorabilia_Subbuteo_SM&hash=item3ccdb9042d&_uhb=1#ht_1200wt_1397 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 The closest looking melbourne heart team from olympiakos is on this link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200691907781?var=500038154412&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1923wt_1139 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 First ever subbuteo set has arrived today!! Hopefully going to build up from here.. Collection of teams. Will look to buy a Milan set in the near future and will keep you all posted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Pin it to a board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 well 3 terraces have arrived, supporters coming soon, any suggestions as to how I could create some flags + banners with them? noticed some had coloured toilet paper, what chemical product is needed for it to harden up? And also what about having images on flags? to you just print it on paper and paste it onto another material to create the flexible/waving motion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 well 3 terraces have arrived, supporters coming soon, any suggestions as to how I could create some flags + banners with them? noticed some had coloured toilet paper, what chemical product is needed for it to harden up? And also what about having images on flags? to you just print it on paper and paste it onto another material to create the flexible/waving motion? Waving I'm not too sure, but you could always paint some toothpicks then stick desired paper/material to them, only flaw is they wouldn't be flexible obviously, if that's what you're looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 well 3 terraces have arrived, supporters coming soon, any suggestions as to how I could create some flags + banners with them? noticed some had coloured toilet paper, what chemical product is needed for it to harden up? And also what about having images on flags? to you just print it on paper and paste it onto another material to create the flexible/waving motion? Waving I'm not too sure, but you could always paint some toothpicks then stick desired paper/material to them, only flaw is they wouldn't be flexible obviously, if that's what you're looking for I'm just looking at page 5 with the pics I've posted and just curious as to how to make the flags look flexible, even with the toilet paper ones, it's been shaped to wave a bit and then covered with some chemical to become as hard as a rock, forgot what people used but yeah it's frustrating since I knew the technique of this a long time ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yeah sorry cant help you out there mate.. Do post us up what you achieve though! Curious to see what others do with their sets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yeah sorry cant help you out there mate.. Do post us up what you achieve though! Curious to see what others do with their sets! well, my update would take forever if I have to paint 1000 fans and figure out my banners and flags and how ill do them. I'm still waiting for the fans to come and I need to go to a local hobby shop to buy some paint and some fresh new brushes. But I have purchased an olympiakos team and looks almost like Melbourne since there are no sponsors on the shirts, my initial aim is to make a y-side terrace along with a small group of away supporters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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