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[PolarBear]

Here is Andy's response to my suggestions for additions to Field of Battle and the WWII Series:

Hi Polar,

Always good to hear from one of our collectors. Re your suggestions...

1. Women in WWII
Although, like you, I believe the role of women in wartime has been consistently undervalued and down-played from a “commercial” point-of-view their value has limited appeal to most collectors.

Fact of the matter is most collectors want “action” with a capital “A”. However, I believe we can from time-to-time slip in a relevant female character as we did noticeably with our two Russian “femme fatales” in “Fall of Berlin”. It’s still a good idea and I will continue to look at it. Thanks!

2. Other Military Branches
Definitely a yes! I am already looking at Luftwaffe personnel and we have a K&C Collector’s Club exclusive coming out of a German Kriegsmarine (Navy) on guard duty.

With the release of more “warbirds” I am definitely looking at more pilots...aircrew...and ground crew of both Axis and Allied sides.

3. African Americans in WWII
Again, a long-neglected area...at present am looking at US Artillery piece with a choice of white and black units.

Hope all of this answers at least some of your questions.

Best wishes and...happy collecting!
Andy C. Neilson
Creative Director

 

[desk11desk12]

Here is Andy's response to my suggestions for additions to Field of Battle and the WWII Series:

Hi Polar,

Always good to hear from one of our collectors. Re your suggestions...

1. Women in WWII
Although, like you, I believe the role of women in wartime has been consistently undervalued and down-played from a “commercial” point-of-view their value has limited appeal to most collectors.

Fact of the matter is most collectors want “action” with a capital “A”. However, I believe we can from time-to-time slip in a relevant female character as we did noticeably with our two Russian “femme fatales” in “Fall of Berlin”. It’s still a good idea and I will continue to look at it. Thanks!

2. Other Military Branches
Definitely a yes! I am already looking at Luftwaffe personnel and we have a K&C Collector’s Club exclusive coming out of a German Kriegsmarine (Navy) on guard duty.

With the release of more “warbirds” I am definitely looking at more pilots...aircrew...and ground crew of both Axis and Allied sides.

3. African Americans in WWII
Again, a long-neglected area...at present am looking at US Artillery piece with a choice of white and black units.

Hope all of this answers at least some of your questions.

Best wishes and...happy collecting!
Andy C. Neilson
Creative Director

Thanks for the post Polar Bear,

The Artillery Team sounds cool, black and white.

Carlos

 

[Capitolron]

Very interesting information there Polar Bear

You get a big Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Thanks for sharing.

Ron

 

[Louis Badolato]

The African American crew would be perfect for battle of the bulge.

 

[Combat]

A Kriegsmarine at last! The U-boat can't be far behind. Andy mentioned two female Russian figures. I assume the first was from an early RA series but could not find it on Bill Sager's sight. Are there any pictures?

 

[desk11desk12]

Something just occurred to me...

This isn't an early April Fool's Day joke is it?

I mean wouldn't have Andy mentioned this in one of his posts or at a show instead of PM?

I'm just wondering, after all it is April Fool's Day tomorrow.


Carlos

 

[noli-poli]

A Kriegsmarine at last! The U-boat can't be far behind. Andy mentioned two female Russian figures. I assume the first was from an early RA series but could not find it on Bill Sager's sight. Are there any pictures?

It's RA12 (Captured) & RA 15 (Traffic Controller)

N-P

 

[binder001]

at present am looking at US Artillery piece with a choice of white and black unitsAndy C. Neilson, Creative Director

Andy,

Waaay cool! A choice of gun crews! Plus - a possible new US artillery piece! HOOORRRAAYYY!

Gary B.

 

[PolarBear]

Definitely not April Fool's on Andy's response on new K&C items. I PM'd him after I did my posting on FOB/WWII suggestions, since Brad said he was traveling and might not see the posting . I asked Andy's permission to post his response and he said go ahead. Anyhow it sounds like exciting times ahead. I plan to join the K&C collector's club to get the Kriegsmarine!

Randy

 

[Louis Badolato]

If he does do a U-Boat or section thereof, after the definitive "no" he shouted us down with, I think we should start calling him "Hamlet's mother", because he doth protest too much!

 

[desk11desk12]

Definitely not April Fool's on Andy's response on new K&C items. I PM'd him after I did my posting on FOB/WWII suggestions, since Brad said he was traveling and might not see the posting . I asked Andy's permission to post his response and he said go ahead. Anyhow it sounds like exciting times ahead. I plan to join the K&C collector's club to get the Kriegsmarine!

Randy

Randy,

I stand corrected and I give you my sincerest apologies. Thank you for this wonderful information and I truly look forward to seeing these new releases.

Carlos