AMFS show

Mark your calendar!
You won't want to miss our 31st Show!
February 22-24, 2008

The Atlanta Military Figure Society warmly invites you to our 31st Annual Show on Friday-Saturday-Sunday, February 22-24, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Powers Ferry Hotel. This year's show promises to be a fun and enjoyable weekend for all. Over the past 30 years, our show has become one of the most fun-filled, exciting exhibitions/competitions for miniature figures in North America. From novice to master, modelers from across the Nation and around the World come to meet and exchange ideas with other modelers and to forge friendships that last a lifetime.

Our Show showcases the works of modelers from the four corners of the globe and offers a shopping bonanza with a great selection of figures, supplies, and reference material for the miniature figure enthusiast. You will discover the span of figure modeling at our Show - from historical and military re-creations to the unlimited imagination of science fiction, fantasy, and anime. Start your year off right. Head to the South for an unforgettable figure modeling experience and incomparable hospitality. You won't be disappointed.

GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION

All of our 85 vendor tables have been sold. Vendors, please contact Lou Coroso Contact Us (See our contact page) if you would like to be placed on the waiting list for possible cancellations. Vendor Information and Vendor Registration Form

Tentative Schedule

Friday, February 22nd

3:00 PM Hospitality suite opens
6:00 PM Vendor set-up begins
7:00 PM Exhibitor registration and set-up opens; Vendor Hall opens to the public
9:00 PM Exhibitor registration closes for the day
9:00 PM Vendor Hall closes for the day

Saturday, February 23rd

7:00 AM Vendor set-up continues
9:00 AM Exhibitor registration and set-up opens; Vendor Hall opens to the public
9:00 AM Exhibit Hall opens to the public
10:00 AM Seminar Crazy Joe Nejberger "Painting Flesh Tones with an airbrush"
12:00 PM (noon) Exhibitor registration closes for the show
2:00 PM Seminar Keith Rocco "Historical Art-Capturing the Past"
6:00 PM Hospitality suite opens
7:00 PM Vendor Hall closes for the day
9:00 PM Exhibit Hall closes for the day

Sunday, February 24th

9:00 AM Exhibit and Vendor Halls open to the public
10:00 AM Seminar Mike Blank "George Danton vignette"
12:00 PM (noon) Awards presentation

The Exhibition and Competition

ADMISSION

Non-exhibitors: $5.00 per day.

Children under 12: FREE (Must be accompanied by an adult).

Exhibitors: $10.00 (Unlimited entries).

PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is available to allow exhibitors to move swiftly through the registration process, freeing more time to enjoy the Show. Our pre-registration lines have been revamped and improved to ensure you will spend less time waiting in line. We strongly encourage potential exhibitors to take advantage of this opportunity. Simply download and print the Pre-registration Form and return it with the registration fee to:

Registration Coordinator

13 Lamplighter Cove NW

Cartersville, GA 30120

All exhibitors must register their entries, regardless of whether they participate in the competition. Exhibits must be displayed according to the following divisions:

JUNIOR - For modelers aged 15 and under

BASIC - For modelers preferring not to exhibit in the Advanced divisions and who have been awarded no more than three medals in Basic and none in the Advanced divisions in past competitions

PAINTERS - For stock or minorly converted entries; judged primarily on painting skill

OPEN - For majorly converted, original or diorama entries; judged on painting but also on imagination and skill in sculpting, converting, or scratchbuilding

TOY SOLDIER - There are multiple categories within this division:

Old Toy Soldiers

Small Groups (1-10 figures)
Large Groups (11 or more)

New Toy Soldiers

Micro Groups (1-10)
Small Groups (11-30)
Medium Groups (31-80)
Large Groups (81 or more)

MODELS

There are multiple categories within this division:

ORDNANCE: until 1938 (Ordnance includes Military vechicles, armour, SP guns, etc.)
ORDNANCE: World War II 1939-1945
ORDNANCE: post 1945 - present
Propeller powered Aircraft
Jet powered Aircraft
Ships and Watercraft
Non Military models; includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc.
Spacecraft
Science Fiction and Fantasy

Entry in more than one division requires separate displays because divisions are physically separated within the Exhibit Hall.

Exhibits cannot exceed 30" (depth) by 36" (length) without prior written approval from the Show Chair and all groundwork must be permanently attached to the display base.

The Show is proudly considered a family-oriented attraction. We particularly welcome the opportunity to introduce children and youth to our wonderful hobby. Participants are kindly asked to respect all attendees, and exhibitors are expected to use good taste and judgement in selecting displays. It is not our intent to restrict artistic expression; however, the AMFS Show Committee reserves the right to decline entry or remove from display any exhibit deemed inappropriate for this Show. The Show's exhibition is open to modelers of any skill level, and we encourage the participation of new and junior modelers.

AMFS AWARDS

The AMFS Show operates its competition under the Open System, in which entries are judged independently on merit. The title of Grand Master may be conveyed to a deserving individual by a consensus of all Grand Masters in attendance. The winner of competition between Grand Masters will be presented the Atlanta Cup. The Judges Best of Show Award is the Derek Holmes Trophy in honor of the late sculptor and modeler who contributed selflessly to this Show and the figure modeling community. This award is presented to the figure or figures deemed by the judges to be the most outstanding in the show. This award is sponsored by the Atlanta Military Figure Society and Verlinden Productions.

A variable number of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals will be awarded in the Junior, Basic, Painters, Open, and Models divisions. Below are listed the awards presented at the 2006 Show. As some awards are sponsored by individuals or manufacturers, the list below should be representative but not necessarily the actual awards that will be presented at the 2008 Show.

In the Toy Soldier division, one Gold Medal and one Silver Medal will be awarded in each category.
A Youth Award will be presented for the best Toy Soldier display by an exhibitor aged 18 or under.
The Old Toy Soldier in Historical Context Award will be given to the display that evaluates the antiquity and rarity of its figures while demonstrating their historical significance in the production of toy soldiers.
A Junior Painter Award will be presented for the best figure or figures by a painter aged 15 or under.

Numerous commemorative, specialty, manufacturers, and model awards will be presented for exemplary displays at the Show.


MEMORIAL AWARDS
Robert C. Knee, Jr Memorial Award	Best figure(s) representing the United States Marine Corps, any period. Sponsored by AMFS.
Charlene Prince Memorial Award	Best figure(s) representing the spirit of Hope, Courage and Joy.
Patrick Cleburne Award	Best American Civil War figure(s). Sponsored by AMFS.
Howard Goshorn Memorial Award	Best figure(s) representing the Napoleonic era, 1800-1815. Sponsored by Earl Levitt and AMFS.
Leon Kestenbaum Memorial Award	Best figure(s) representing a Native American. Sponsored by AMFS.
Henri Lion Memorial Award	Best mounted figure(s). Sponsored by AMFS.
Charles Morton Memorial Award	Best figure(s) representing the spirit of the American fighting man. Sponsored by Joe Singletary.
Clyde A. Risely Memorial Award	Best American Revolutionary War figure(s), excluding Native Americans. Sponsored by Lou Coroso and Rusty Brooks.

SPECIALTY AWARDS
Irish Model Soldier Society 50th Anniversary Award.	To mark the 50th Anniversary year of the Irish Model Soldier Society they are presenting a gold, silver and bronze medal at the Atlanta Show for the best "Irish" solider of any period, any conflict or any army. Subject must be of a "military" figure. Sponsored by the Irish Model Soldier Society.
Best of the West Award	Best figure(s) representing the American West, 1830-1880. Sponsored by Denise and Terry Martin.
First and Bravest Award	Best Zouave figure(s), any nation or era. Sponsored by Terry Martin and David Oswalt.
Napoleon's Eagle Award	Best French Napoleonic figure(s). Sponsored by Terry Martin and Grant Black.
Sword of the Phoenix' Award	Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy figure(s) entry, any scale. Sponsored by Dan Ackerman.
Red Lancer Award	Best painted lancer, any nation, Napoleonic era or later. Sponsored by The Red Lancer.
Scotland Forever Award	Best figure(s) representing Scottish history. Sponsored by the Scottish-American Military Association, Lou Coroso, and Rusty Brooks.
American Colonial Heritage Award	Best figure(s) representing the American Colonial experience, 1607-1774. Sponsored by Brad and Donna Pruden.
Best Collection Award	Best collection of acquired figures; primarily an award for collectors. Sponsored by AMFS.

MANUFACTURERS AWARDS
Michael Roberts, Ltd., Award	A gift certificate for the best Michael Roberts, Ltd., figure(s). Sponsored by Michael Roberts, Ltd.
Verlinden Productions Award	Best Verlinden figure/bust, any scale, foot or mounted. Sponsored by Verlinden Productions.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

This year's Show promises exciting and informative seminars geared to enlighten and entertain attendees. As always, these seminars will be offered free of charge to all Show attendees.

Dates and Times for this year's seminars.

Saturday 10:00am Crazy Joe Nejberger "Painting Flesh Tones with an airbrush"

Saturday 2:00pm Keith Rocco "Historical Art-Capturing the Past"

Sunday 10:00am Mike Blank "George Danton vignette"

Photography

All Show attendees are invited to photograph displays and Show happenings. We request that you observe these guidelines:

Do not touch any display without prior authorization from the Show Committee and exhibitor;
Do not use tripods in the Exhibit Hall;
Do not interfere with the general viewing and judging of displays.

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ACCOMMODATIONS AND DIRECTIONS

To reserve accommodations, contact the Reservations Department at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Powers Ferry, 6345 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta GA 30339. (770) 955-1700. A special 50% discount of $85.00 per room per night has been arrainged for the duration of the Show, but reservations must be made by February 10, 2008 and mention the AMFS Atlanta Model Figure Show. Here is a link to their web site, but you must CALL for the special AMFS room rate.

We recommend you make reservations early to guarantee accommodations and the discounted rate; all rooms set aside for our use sold out in previous years.

For driving directions, we suggest you use MAPQUEST. Select driving directions and enter the hotel's address, 6345 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta GA 30339, as the destination. The hotel is located at exit #22 on I-285.

Additionally, we offer these driving directions:

TENNESSEE - Travel I-75 South to I-285 East; exit at #22 (Powers Ferry Rd); bear right off the exit; hotel is on the left.

SOUTH CAROLINA - Travel I-20 West to I-285 North; exit at #22 (Powers Ferry Rd); go through one light and turn left at the second light; hotel is on the left.

NORTH CAROLINA - Travel I-85 South to I-285 West; exit at #22 (Powers Ferry Rd); go through one light and turn left at the second light; hotel is on the left.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Travel I-20 East to I-285 North; exit at #22 (Powers Ferry Rd); bear right off the exit; hotel is on the left.

MONTGOMERY, AL - Travel I-85 North to Atlanta, then I-75 North to I-285 East; exit at #22 (Powers Ferry Rd); bear right off the exit; hotel is on the left.

AIRPORT - Travel I-75 North to I-285 East; exit at #22 (Powers Ferry Rd); bear right off the exit; hotel is on the left. For airport transfer, go to Ground Transportation, Stall #7, A&M Limo.

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