Pictures, Pictures!
OK - here is the GOOD STUFF !
Yesterday at Louis' House we had a chance to hear andy give some great remarks on past, present and future for King & Country.
Everyone found the general remarks quite interesting as well as those given by Ken Olsen on Britians. But, all thes things pale in comparison to the intel that has been given and ...... here it is:
1) New Release of a K&C Range on India / Far East - probally around "Flashman" ! - sometime in the next few months !
2) Confederate Calvary releases this year ! Union personalities coming soon.
3) Crusaders ! Yes, it is going to happen - Crusader Diorama Castle in some shape and form is heading our way !!
4) DIORAMA K&C BUILDINGS IN THE WORKS - to be able to go with several ranges (like the french farmhouse)
5) FRENCH LINE ARTILLERY - coming and great surprizes with it ! OMG
6) Fields of Battle ! We are done with Dunkirk and now turning our attention to the Battle of Britian !! - Very exciting RAF sets coming our way.
7) Market Garden - will be discontinued due to poor sales.
Well thats about it
Louis, Hans, Larry and Mark were wonderful - on this trip all have appreciated the time and effort to put this little event together. Last night's dinner at Larry restaurant was simply outstanding.
I will have more from John Jenkins (who is a really great guy) later - but, I must leave because Andy is hosting a Brunch for us - WOW - got to love this event !
Market Garden - will be discontinued due to poor sales?????
You must be Kidding!!!!!!!
harrie
Alex Louis should have flown Carlos in from the West Coast and Kevin from across the pond and we would be seeing loads of photos. Oh well maybe next year. Thanks for the verbal highlights guys.....The Lt.
Market Garden - will be discontinued due to poor sales?????
You must be Kidding!!!!!!!
harrie
Harrie,
That's just Ron having a little fun.
I forgot to mention but Tom Dubel asked about doing Sherlock Holmes, as a continuation of the Dickens series. Andy said he would like to but doesn't think he can fit into the production schedules. He also said that they once thought about a Shakespeare series, but nothing came of that.
Some of those with cameras who took photos do not live in NYC and it will be a day or 2 before able to post. They will be coming.
TD
A couple of additional points and clarifications.
India - Andy didn't say specifically Flashman or Northwest Frontier. I think the latter but he wasn't specific although he was asked questions about both ideas.
Civil War - There will be confederate personalities but he wouldn't identify whom. I asked him about Lincoln and he said yes. However, when, I don't know.
Sandpebbles - Still looking for a manufacturer. However, there will be US marines and a lifeboat at some point.
Buildings - There haven't been any because Andy wasn't able to find a sculptor to replace John Jenkins until recently.
FoB - Andy felt that he had exhausted the Dunkirk theme and would turn attention to other areas, which the captured flyer was a tipoff.
AK - He mentioned, in a conversation with me and a couple of others, that more would be forthcoming, including a vehicle or two, but wasn't more forthcoming than that.
Pacific - As previously indicated, no more interest in that area. Nothing new there.
Collectors Club Figures - More soon but he couldn't remember (honestly) what they were.
If I remember anything else, I'll try to post it.
The two most significant takeaways, at least for me, was the change in direction of FoB and some sort of an India range.
I would be remiss if I didn't say what a pleasure it was to talk to and see Erica and Ken Osen. They gave away some mini dios to each of the sponsors (similar to what Ken has already posted in the Hudson & Allen section, which blew everybody away. They are extremely talented individuals and obviously make a great team.
Again, thanks to all, particularly Louis and Meredith Badolato, Lawrence Lo and Hans Hedrich. Plus a particular thanks to Andy, John and Clive (who represented Figarti and talked about the Cambrai) for making it. It was all too short.
Two more things:
Airplanes. Andy was asked if he will be making more resounding airplanes. He answered with a resounding "yes," but would give no more details. That, coupled with his comment that he wants to make unusual or different kind of wooden warbirds, leads me to speculate that he might be thinking about a Me 109. Of course, that's just me and he may continue extending the German planes he's made.
Warbirds - The next one to come down the pike, in about a month's time, will be a P 40 Kittyhawk for Desert. Five of those have already been pre-ordered by various Warbid fanatics.
As noted, he wants to make more of the unusual kinds of wooden planes. He mentioned the Heinkel He 111, as one that will be made. He also mentioned a B 17 but I don't believe he mentioned any others.
OK - here is the GOOD STUFF !
Yesterday at Louis' House we had a chance to hear andy give some great remarks on past, present and future for King & Country.
Everyone found the general remarks quite interesting as well as those given by Ken Olsen on Britians. But, all thes things pale in comparison to the intel that has been given and ...... here it is:
1) New Release of a K&C Range on India / Far East - probally around "Flashman" ! - sometime in the next few months !
2) Confederate Calvary releases this year ! Union personalities coming soon.
3) Crusaders ! Yes, it is going to happen - Crusader Diorama Castle in some shape and form is heading our way !!
4) DIORAMA K&C BUILDINGS IN THE WORKS - to be able to go with several ranges (like the french farmhouse)
5) FRENCH LINE ARTILLERY - coming and great surprizes with it ! OMG
6) Fields of Battle ! We are done with Dunkirk and now turning our attention to the Battle of Britian !! - Very exciting RAF sets coming our way.
7) Market Garden - will be discontinued due to poor sales.
Well thats about it
Louis, Hans, Larry and Mark were wonderful - on this trip all have appreciated the time and effort to put this little event together. Last night's dinner at Larry restaurant was simply outstanding.
I will have more from John Jenkins (who is a really great guy) later - but, I must leave because Andy is hosting a Brunch for us - WOW - got to love this event !
Oh - by the way - all of you will be a part of my new campaign to expand the Real West Range to include SEMINOLE INDIANS ! I told Andy these would be great sellers and the Seminole Indian Wars are a great addition to Toy Soldier Collection. Stay tune for more !