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Let's talk Nippers at the Buena Park Expo!
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:54 am
by Jerry B.
I am excited about attending the Buena Park APS Expo in a few weeks. One of the things I'm most anticipating is an informal talk on Nippers. I will be leading the discussion on Nipper history and restoration following the end of sale on Saturday, August 21st. I would encourage anyone to bring a Nipper that might need a simple repair or a complete restoration. If I can't answer your question I will be armed with Joan & Rob Rolfs' excellent Nipper books for an answer. So let's talk Nippers!
Jerry Blais
Re: Let's talk Nippers at the Buena Park Expo!
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:26 pm
by Django
I wish that I could be there for your talk. I have restored Two so far, but both involved a lot of trial and error. It would have been nice to learn how you and others had restored Nippers. I am much more comfortable working in metal than in paper mache or wood.
Best of luck with your event.
Re: Let's talk Nippers at the Buena Park Expo!
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:22 pm
by EdiBrunsVic
My wife and I are making plans to attend but can only stay for part of the day on Saturday (9 AM to Noon). Perhaps a one sheet summary of Nipper history could be prepared.
Re: Let's talk Nippers at the Buena Park Expo!
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:01 pm
by Curt A
Hi Jerry, good luck with your presentation, wish I could be there... Maybe you could film it for later reference.
Just curious, what am I looking at in pic #1?
My roosters say "Hi",
Curt
Re: Let's talk Nippers at the Buena Park Expo!
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:30 am
by Jerry B.
The top photo #1 is a large paper mâché Nipper that was missing his right rear foot. Photo #3 is the same Nipper after repairs. The large Nippers were sold to retail stores and used as a type of advertising. Nipper found himself outside subject to threats from weather or being climbed on by unsupervised kids and those that survived often have signs of repair and/or several layers of paint.
Jerry B.