What a week we had last week! A third of the Wales team that beat Ireland in the Rugby World Cup visited us here at the Groggshop, signed the Wall of Fame and had their photo’s taken for their up and coming Ltd Ed figures. It was great to meet them all – each one a credit to their families, regions and Wales. I feel inspired to get cracking and have already begun working on Dan Lydiate and Huw Bennett. I was particularly glad to be able to finally make Huw as he should have been a part of the celebrations from the 2008 Grand Slam, better late than never I suppose.
I must try not to make them all at once, however tempting it might be to make all six players straight away. Once again I must remind collectors these figures will not be ready until will into the New Year no matter how fast I work!
Big thanks also to our old friend Phil Bennett, President of the Scarlets, who presented George North with a special pair of George’s new Grogg in Scarlets and Wales’ World Cup Strip. Phil met George at Parc Y Scarlets on Monday and the Scarlets and Wales star was delighted with his figures. Thanks again Phil.
Slow but steady work continues on Richie McCaw and the World Cup. The detail on the cup will be the slow part but the end result will be worth it I’m sure. Our last Grogg available before Christmas – Wales premier Referee Nigel Owens has been moulded and we should have the first finished piece for him to see soon. Nigel makes Grogg history in being the first ever referee we have made as a Limited Edition. Well with the World Cup over we are straight back into the European Cup – Good luck to all the regions this weekend – I’ll be glued to the TV as usual. In the meantime Cathy, Carly and Simon have been busy decorating the shop which is getting us all into the Christmas mood – however there is no truth in the rumor that I’ll be dressing as a Christmas elf this year – forget it!
Cheers for now,
‘Richie’ Grogg – In honour of Richie McCaw
