David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Thursday, 15 January 2026

A Farewell to...

...the one true Emperor Pompus Maximus, the usurper Baldinus and the rump of my Late Roman collection ~

I negotiated a price for them with Aly Morrison which was fair and acceptable to both of us, giving me welcome funds to reinvest in our wonderful hobby. Bearing in mind the number of periods we can play here in GHQ with my many collections built up over the last 50 or so years they will perhaps see more tabletop battlefield action in their new home. So, PompMaxImp moves on to pastures new: battles untold and victories without number lie before him and his battle hardened legions, seen here for one final time on the tabletop battlefield in GHQ ~

Time and Tide wait for no man it is said, so I shall look forward to new thrilling tales of these and their fellows previously sold on to Aly as the year unfolds. There is more to report on this exchange, but that must await a further post after some reflection.
To finish for now then, a gentle reminder to readers that two other collections are available if any reader is interested, as previously outlined, at the right price.


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    1. I had forgotten about old Baldinus, must have been 2024 since he last saw the table?

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    2. Did he not defect to your early Byzantines?

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  2. I have no doubt that I shall lead them (At least some of them) to glory …
    Oh!… wait a minute… it’s me we are talking about…
    They are doomed 🤣

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Come now, new de luxe wargames suites; surely the 'dice gods' will look upon you and them more kindly in the year ahead?

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  3. A lovely collection Dave I'm sure Aly will make the most of it!

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    1. He will certainly improve them I'm sure of that!

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  4. A lovely collection to own, Aly is a lucky man.

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    1. He is deserving of owning the collection and will surely improve on my modest efforts.

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  5. Sad to see troops pass on, but more adventures lie ahead for them I am sure and that is the main thing.

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    1. They will have a fulfilling life in their new home I'm confident George.

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  6. Lovely to see them going to a good home and hopefully they will get more time on the table in due course. Looking forward to seeing what you've got planned next:).

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    1. I'm looking forward to seeing them in action under different commanders!

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  7. Well good to see them off to a new home, I even managed to flog some stuff I had but would never play with again mainly to create some storage space 👍

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    1. I was happy to see them go, knowing they would have another lease of life with Aly. I hear you have been buying figures as well mind.

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  8. That's a mighty fine command stand, I'm sure Aly will look after it.

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    1. It was one of my better efforts, Ray. I'm confident that Aly will do it more than justice.

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  9. Well, as one door closes another opens as they say. It's very satisfying to see such a fine collection on it's wat to such a well deserving recipient! I'm sure they will live long and prosper....

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    1. They are already enjoying far more luxurious accommodation!

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