old article from the past.... do you remember him??

[Coach K-LO]

do you remember him???

[RooMorgans]

Speaking of which - does anyone ever talk to Brian Nixon anymore?

Ed

Originally Posted by RooMorgans

Speaking of which - does anyone ever talk to Brian Nixon anymore?

Ed

Roo,

I started to wonder the same thing about Rob Vetor. Until I saw that he has joined this message board. I haven't seen Rob since '03. It'll be good to speak with him again.

- Don

[RooMorgans]

As Lomax can attest, it is at B-Nix's house that my EF adventure began. I came out as a sportswriter to do a story on EF and it was at his house in Centreville. Lomax was there, Ed Scott, I think Will Travers might have been there, couple others. Nixon's basement was a freakin' mu-see-um. Anything related to EF or slot cars, and he had it.

That's also where the famous Browns were born. It was the first team I picked up from Ed Scott, along with a tray of random bases from which came the Jim Brown base.

[SmokeStack]

Ed,

I remember this time well at B-Nixes... Last time I heard he was a writer for a financial publication or series of textbooks. You were absolutely correct - Brian had one of the most extensive collection of Tudor teams and boards. In the immortal words of Ty Ware (Ray F can appreciate this..) his teams and boards were all in "pristine" condition. Quintessential collector with the highest
sense of values and integrity. Anyone who knew him would attest to this.

Moreover, Brian was gracious with his time and knowledge. The depth of his Tudor knowledge and his network of friends (which included some of the greats) was without peer. He knew Roddy, Doc, Joe , and many others who were influential in that time period. He was way ahead of his time. I don't know what drew him away from our hobby. I am sure that whatever he is doing - he is doing it with class and grace. He gave me my first certifiable cuban cigar. He had acquired it while in Spain. I cherish that memory and time with him.

As an aside, Paul Daniels (one of the greatest EF passers I've seen), trader John Bullock, and the late David Fox were also in the house for your coming out party that night. Truly one of my best EF memories. Incidentally, I'd like to negotiate the return of my Jim Brown base. You didn't throw him against the wall did you ?

Da Stack

[SmokeStack]

Kelvin,

I didn't know you knew G-Man and Ben ? Now I know why we deserve the "old head" moniker.

Question: What distinguished Garrett's EF painting artistry from any one else during this time of excitement in our hobby ? Meaning - how did you know
you had a true G-man team in your hand ?

G-Man's signature look was NFL jersey sleeves below the elbow. He leaned towards the early 60's and 70's teams. His color match was unmistakable. I
saw a guy plunk down 300 bucks (to G-Man) for an obvious repaint of a big man 67 Saints team. This was not uncommon during the collecting frenzy of that time. What was odd was what the buyer intended to do with the team. Let's just say that he had a penchant for playing with original bigs without bases or a board. Strange indeed - guy turned out to be straight up. I think he plays in the high voltage league.

G-man's high watermark came with his photo spread of teams in Sports Illustrated. It did more to jump start this hobby than anything else at the time. It legitimized our hobby and brought it out of the closet. There was a previous (text only) article in SI that was also seminal with respect to EF. If there are any historians out there. I'd love to see both here. G did all of this before the advent of decals and other things we take for granted today.

Good stuff Lo. You are one of the true ambassadors to our hobby. Like me - you prefer to stay out of the limelight. It's our antics sometimes that draw us
back in.

Da Stack

[Coach K-LO]

Edroo and Smokestack,

Yes, I remember that time as well! It was by far, one of the best times in my efl history! had a chance to see all of the stuff I only heard about or rumored to be in exsistance was at B-Nix house.

He inspired me to wanna collect too. He keep things in wraps and displyed at the same time. This adventure was the first time I met the both of you and the others - Paul, David and John B.

Brian and I did a live demo of EFL in a Toy-R-Us during that time also. This was around the time of the early EF explosion. Last played him in RAIDERMAN INVATATIONAL #1. Brain Sure could chuck the rock! made it look like he was holding the ball over the receiver's head and dropping on him... that's how accurate he was passing.

Edroo, I still have your write-up somewhere in my archives. I will have dig it up and scan and post for our new home to have.

Now, on to Big brother G-man. One of the coolest guys I ever met. Remember playing in in 2000 miggle after hearing about him. We used to talk often over the years until after the SI layout. I think I still have a team from him. One of the top 5 hand painters I ever seen.

Lolo,

Though I've never met him in person. I do remember the G-Man. Thanks for sharing the article my friend.

- OldSchool