Introduction from a new member

13 January 2011, 18:13

Hi everyone

Just wanted to introduce myself and let people know who I am. I have been on eBay for a while as retro-play-uk (some people may know me from there), expect to see me at some retro gaming events this year

I've been involved in gaming since a small child (I'm 33 next week) I decided in 2006 to take this further and make a business, this was partly as I had a daughter, I'm at the stage where it's time to do it more professionally and move away from eBay, so I'm getting involved in the retro gaming community and hope to make some friends. When I was eBay it took up so much of my time, so I couldn't get involved in this side of the whole retro movement.

I have already made some friends involved in the community, Lorfarius (you may know his YouTube Channel and his involvement in several Retro things), so it's not just a business venture but a hobby as well.

Through my contacts and friends I found several experienced retro enthusiasts who were also skilled IT and Graphics people. They have helped me now create a website that I hope people will use and enjoy. You are welcome to take a look at it.

I also have my own personal collection of games and consoles. That range from the 70's to Now, my current fav's are ColecoVision, NES, PSP, DS, Wii, C64, PC Engine and my MSX. My favourite games are Bomberman, Boulderdash, Mario's, KONAMI and CAPCOM games to name a few.

I'm on msn as well if you ever want to chat, also on Twitter and many other channels. Expect to see me around here posting messages and hopefully finding some friendly people to share my interests.

All the best and hope to have some great chat's in the future, Colin

Dastardly · 13 January 2011, 19:20

Welcome dude!

DH · 13 January 2011, 20:28

Welcome to the board

I'm sure you'll find many friends on here, along with Lorfarius if it's the same dude. Enjoy your stay

Peter · 13 January 2011, 21:59

Welcome to EAB!

Let us know your website.

DH · 13 January 2011, 22:18

http://www.retro-play.co.uk/

(Hopefully everything is legit on there) I found it in his Profile/Contact Info/Homepage

Greyfox · 02 February 2011, 13:46

welcome Colin to EAB...have fun m8..talk to ya soon

pubzombie · 02 February 2011, 16:08

hello

02 February 2011, 18:31

Hi retro-play, I'm new too so I guess I can't really 'welcome' you but hello anyway, just checked out the site, some interesting stuff in there and a really nice clean design.

Any plans to expand into rare hardware too, or is it just software? Either way you can probably expect an order from me come pay day.

prowler · 03 February 2011, 00:00

Hi Colin, and welcome to EAB!

You'll find were pretty much all friendly here.

That's a nice collection you have there!

13 January 2011, 18:13	#1
retro-play Posts: n/a	Introduction from a new member Hi everyone Just wanted to introduce myself and let people know who I am. I have been on eBay for a while as retro-play-uk (some people may know me from there), expect to see me at some retro gaming events this year I've been involved in gaming since a small child (I'm 33 next week) I decided in 2006 to take this further and make a business, this was partly as I had a daughter, I'm at the stage where it's time to do it more professionally and move away from eBay, so I'm getting involved in the retro gaming community and hope to make some friends. When I was eBay it took up so much of my time, so I couldn't get involved in this side of the whole retro movement. I have already made some friends involved in the community, Lorfarius (you may know his YouTube Channel and his involvement in several Retro things), so it's not just a business venture but a hobby as well. Through my contacts and friends I found several experienced retro enthusiasts who were also skilled IT and Graphics people. They have helped me now create a website that I hope people will use and enjoy. You are welcome to take a look at it. I also have my own personal collection of games and consoles. That range from the 70's to Now, my current fav's are ColecoVision, NES, PSP, DS, Wii, C64, PC Engine and my MSX. My favourite games are Bomberman, Boulderdash, Mario's, KONAMI and CAPCOM games to name a few. I'm on msn as well if you ever want to chat, also on Twitter and many other channels. Expect to see me around here posting messages and hopefully finding some friendly people to share my interests. All the best and hope to have some great chat's in the future, Colin

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Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	Welcome dude!

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13 January 2011, 21:59	#4
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Welcome to EAB! Let us know your website.

13 January 2011, 22:18	#5
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Might as well be WORK :( Age: 56 Posts: 4,110	http://www.retro-play.co.uk/ (Hopefully everything is legit on there) I found it in his Profile/Contact Info/Homepage

02 February 2011, 13:46	#6
Greyfox Pixel Blender! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 51 Posts: 267	welcome Colin to EAB...have fun m8..talk to ya soon

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02 February 2011, 18:31	#8
A420X Posts: n/a	Hi retro-play, I'm new too so I guess I can't really 'welcome' you but hello anyway, just checked out the site, some interesting stuff in there and a really nice clean design. Any plans to expand into rare hardware too, or is it just software? Either way you can probably expect an order from me come pay day.

03 February 2011, 00:00	#9
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi Colin, and welcome to EAB! You'll find were pretty much all friendly here. That's a nice collection you have there!

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