Upcoming Retirements??? (1 Viewer)

[GJB22]

Does anyone know/think May will be another month of many retirements? I'm a bit concerned the massive retirements of larger boxed items will continue.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Does anyone know/think May will be another month of many retirements? I'm a bit concerned the massive retirements of larger boxed items will continue.

I would have to guess there will be quite a few retirements. That seems to be the plan.

Terry

 

[jazzeum]

Have to agree with Terry. I think there will be a steady flow until they clean out the stock they want to clean out, to get inventory to manageable levels.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Have to agree with Terry. I think there will be a steady flow until they clean out the stock they want to clean out, to get inventory to manageable levels.

Yes - there goes Arnhem {eek3}^&grin^&grin

Terry

 

[jazzeum]

Wouldn't surprise me if he cleans it out.

 

[Panzer Meyer]

Yep imo much more retirements next month until K&C reduces there current stock .

 

[GJB22]

I've got a feeling the Kursk Tiger will go soon, which means I'll have to pick it up.

 

[uksubs]

Yes - there goes Arnhem {eek3}^&grin^&grin

Terry

Think your right & wonder if K&C have gone as far as they want with this range :rolleyes2:

 

[Mitch]

would the Konigstiger not be on the cards for the chop before Kursk tiger. Its an old model now???
Mitch

 

[Rob]

would the Konigstiger not be on the cards for the chop before Kursk tiger. Its an old model now???
Mitch

Yes you would think so wouldn't you, am glad as I only got the KT in December.

Rob

 

[Vezzolf]

Does anyone know/think May will be another month of many retirements? I'm a bit concerned the massive retirements of larger boxed items will continue.

Quiet Possibe....we will see more retirements of larger items...but for every item retired I think we will see some replacements either by K/C or another manufacturer in some form or another...CS seems to be producing quite a few iconic WWII subjects especially in regards to the King Tiger.... and at a decent price point....The new 88mm Gun also looks pretty good.

 

[Rob]

Quiet Possibe....we will see more retirements of larger items...but for every item retired I think we will see some replacements either by K/C or another manufacturer in some form or another...CS seems to be producing quite a few iconic WWII subjects especially in regards to the King Tiger.... and at a decent price point....The new 88mm Gun also looks pretty good.

Sorry to pour cold water, but are they REALLY of similar quality, I don't see it myself, whilst they have released some good items I wouldn't place them in same bracket. Just because its released doesn't mean its a replacement, all depends on your standards of acceptance . (also its best not ra ra CS on here, thats what the CS area is for)

Cheers


Rob

 

[Phantom Warrior]

There are IMO some fairly significant difference between the manufacturers of AFVs that appeal/don't appeal to different collectors. It's pretty subjective to say one is better than the rest because better is defined by the individual. I find that even within the AFVs of a single manufacturer, some pieces are better than others i.e. some AFV models appeal to me more than others.

So I take blanket statements for what they are worth - nothing.

Terry

 

[uksubs]

There are IMO some fairly significant difference between the manufacturers of AFVs that appeal/don't appeal to different collectors. It's pretty subjective to say one is better than the rest because better is defined by the individual. I find that even within the AFVs of a single manufacturer, some pieces are better than others i.e. some AFV models appeal to me more than others.

So I take blanket statements for what they are worth - nothing.

Terry

Think your spot on Terry :wink2:

 

[Rob]

There are IMO some fairly significant difference between the manufacturers of AFVs that appeal/don't appeal to different collectors. It's pretty subjective to say one is better than the rest because better is defined by the individual. I find that even within the AFVs of a single manufacturer, some pieces are better than others i.e. some AFV models appeal to me more than others.

So I take blanket statements for what they are worth - nothing.

Terry

Where's the blanket statement??

Rob

 

[uksubs]

Where's the blanket statement??

Rob

The way I read Terry post he was talking in general & not aimed at anyone mate:smile2:

 

[Rob]

The way I read Terry post he was talking in general & not aimed at anyone mate:smile2:

Thanks Neil

Rob

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Where's the blanket statement??

Rob

That the replacements will be identical or as good/better than the retired item. We don't know that even within one manufacturer let alone between manufacturers. Besides, how many retired items have been replaced? By that I mean an item is retired and another producer (or even the same one) jumps in to fill the gap. Not many I think. Go down the list of K&C retirements of AFVs and see how few of the same model have been replaced by K&C or anyone else.

Terry

 

[Rob]

That the replacements will be identical or as good/better than the retired item. We don't know that even within one manufacturer let alone between manufacturers. Besides, how many retired items have been replaced? By that I mean an item is retired and another producer (or even the same one) jumps in to fill the gap. Not many I think. Go down the list of K&C retirements of AFVs and see how few of the same model have been replaced by K&C or anyone else.

Terry

Spot on, very few indeed.

Rob

 

[Vezzolf]

Simply put: We have no control over retirements by K/C ...I think it would be a mistake for them to retired the King Tiger....I do not collect CS but they have been providing a product that is at least compatible with K/C in size and style for those guys who may miss out on a K/C retired item....Whatever is being retired it will eventualy need to be replaced either by K/C or by someone....I don't think that we will see the last of 1:30 scale King Tiger Tanks either by K/C or another manufacturer...PS....I would rate K/C's King Tiger slightly better that the CS product....but the CS product is not all that bad....