United Kingdom Colonial Marines

Doctor Who Day – Beer, Devon – July 2011

Pug50 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:46:10 +0000

Doctor Who day may sound like an unusual place to find the UKCM, but the Marines were seconded to U.N.I.T to help fundraisers Exewing raise money for the FORCE cancer charity. I don’t think anyone knew that Beer was just the name of the village.

A bleary eyed 6am wake up heralded the start of the fundraising hijinks, and we descended upon the Pecorama in force, quickly establishing a gazebo in the grounds of the site to act as a green room, and attempts were made at getting a decent breakfast.

An executive meeting decided that the customer would probably want a little more to do then catch glimpses of their beloved marines through a flap in the tent, so we put together a rifle range to allow potential U.N.I.T recruits to try their hand at blasting some of the better known monsters from the Doctor Who Universe.

This was somewhat more popular, and the U.N.I.T firing range put the men,woman and children of the crowd through their paces and set them well on the path to being fully fledged U.N.I.T operatives, and reports from the field were that most of them were coming away with a gigantic grin on their faces, which isn’t something that the UKCM strictly advises, but is totally acceptable.

Despite a few ominous looking clouds, the weather was generally agreeable, and rumour has it that one very excitable U.N.I.T trooper was allowed a quick lap on the train.

Elsewhere on the day, for those who could pry themselves away from our forward base, there were fancy dress competitions for both adults and children, a dealer room selling some of the finest Who merchandise, a display of Who props and appearances by Dr Who stars Colin Baker, Sarah Sutton and Matt Irving.

While the exact figure isn’t yet known, it’s estimated that money raised by Exewing at the event runs into the thousands.

Southampton Collectors Fair

friendlyskies — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:17:14 +0000

A one day event held at the Bitterne Leisure Centre near Southampton on the 13th December 2008.

This was much like the shows we have attended in the past at the Portsmouth Pyramids Centre, which have always been good fun.

Click here for more details of the show.

Friendlyskies photos can be seen here

Collectormania – Braehead Arena, Glasgow

friendlyskies — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:17:35 +0000

The UKCM attended Collectormania on 5th – 7th December. Aliens and Marines were there causing mayhem as well as our very own little Newt.

I was not able to attend myself but I’m sure Abe will be along soon with a report.

Movie Mania Weekend

friendlyskies — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:50:37 +0000

November 15th and 16th 2008. The Movie Mania weekend at the National Space Centre in Leicester. This is an annual event for the UKCM and one of the most enjoyable.
The show was fantastic as usual. There was a mulitude of costumes from differet movies on view from Aliens and Ghostbusters through to Pirates of the Caribbean and Mad Max.

The UKCM want to thank Malika Andress of the Space Centre for inviting us again and looking after us so well over the weekend.

The masquerade ball on the Saturday night was a good laugh and gave our Alien and Preds a chance to put on their tuxedos, which was quite a sight.

All in all this was another enjoyable and successful show and working with the UKG was a joy as usual.

Friendlyskies photos for details.

Collectormania Midlands 2

friendlyskies — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:54:03 +0000

November 1st and 2nd 2008. Collectormania Midlands 2 at the Ricoh arena in Coventry. Guests included Daniel Kash (Pfc Spunkmeyer) and Valerie Colgan (one of the Weyland Yutani suits).
Unfortunately we did not meet Valerie as we were only able to attend the first day of the show and she was only present on the second day.

Daniel Kash was presented with his Aliens Legacy gold award. The video of which can be seen here.

Friendlyskies photos from the event can be seen here.
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MCM Expo October 2008

friendlyskies — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:59:05 +0000

The UKCM attended the Expo show held once again at the Excel Centre in London Docklands.
The show proved to be exceptionally busy on the Saturday and the Bugs and Preds had their photo whoring appetites well and truly sated. The Sunday however, saw the Marines striking back in the photo stakes. Spearheaded bu our own BurntKona, the three remaining marines on the Sunday found themselves being asked for photos ON THEIR OWN. This is normally unheard of. Abe soon retaliated of course and reaped back his photo whoring crown by the end of the day.

Burnt Kona’s photo gallery

Collectormania 14 Milton Keynes

friendlyskies — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:03:54 +0000

UKCM at the Collector Mania show held at “The Centre” in Milton Keynes on the 26th to 28th September 2008.The UKCM only attended this one on the 27th though.

Guests at the show included Rico Ross (Pvt Frost) and Jenette Goldstein (Pvt Vasquez). Both of whom recieved the Aliens Legacy Gold awards at the show.

Video of the presentation can be seen here.

Friendlyskies photos can be seen here

DragonCon – Atlanta, US – August 2008

Pug50 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:38:19 +0000

The UKCM went for a jaunt abroad and took at little bit of British sophistication to the Southern USA.

No, not really. It was a 5 day long costumed party! A great time was had by all and it looks like we will be making it an annual pilgrimage!

Full report and pics to follow!

London Film & Comic Con – 19th/20th July

Pug50 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:24:29 +0000

The UKCM attended the London Film & Comic Con (LFCC) at Earls Court. Several Alien series guests were there including John Hurt (Kane in Alien) and Carrie Henn (Newt in Aliens).

London MCM Expo – May 2008

Pug50 — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:54:29 +0000

The UKCM attended London MCM Expo at the ExCel Centre. The Marines, Preds and Aliens were out in force on the 24-25th May 2008.

This event had a heavy Anime focus but was large and busy. Much fun was had, and many photos were taken.

Mole’s Expo photos

Friendlyskies’ Expo photos