Announcement fo NEW Toy Companies in 2006 (1 Viewer)

[johngambale]

Just got the word from the NEW Toy Companies; that are going to produce in the 58MM, and 1/30th Scale WW2 Armor, Figures, and Vehicles! FIRST GEAR, INC., will be producing 58MMMetal WW2 Figures, and 1/30th Scale Vehicles! BRITISH COMMANDO,U.K.CO., will be Releasing their First 12-Waffen Infantry Sets, Weapons Teams, and a HETZER, WESPE, and HANOMAG! Following Sets, will be German Airborne( FALLSCHRIMJAGER Sets), Light and Heavy Weapons Teams! Also, Following N. AFRICA- Italian Infantry Tanks, Self-Propelled vehicles,and armored Cars! Panzer IV( Short Barrel ) Tank,for AFRIKA KORPS---OPEL MAULTIER CargoTruck, BRITISH, AUSTRALIANS, and French Legionaires! M-3 GRANT TANK--MKIII CRUSADER TANK, MATILDA TANK, M-4A1 SHERMAN Tank! HENG LONG CO., will be making Plastic/ Metal 1/30th Scale ARMOR-- Tiger I, King Tiger II, Panther, Hummel, Panzer IV Tanks! They Roll on Tank Threads, Cannon fires, and Look absolutely REALISTIC!

 

[binder001]

Sounds interesting, but I'll hold my enthusiasm until I see products. I would like some more reasonably priced stuff in "58mm" scale - for instance another Sherman (I never have too many Shermans!) that would look more appropriate in scale next to the Conte/TSSD/ONTC figures. These figures are a little larger than 1/32nd scale, so a little bigger M4A1 would be welcome.

As far as getting excited about them because of the size - yes and no. K&C pioneered the "58-60mm" sizes, but the hallmark of K&C is the quality you get. Their current WW2 stuff is so nicely done, and the poses get better all the time.

Still, I am hopeful and look forward to seeing these items.

Gary

 

[jazzeum]

John,

I believe the British Commando is old news and as to they're looking fantastic they haven't released any pictures yet so it's hard to say what they'll look like. Once we see, then we can pass judgment.

 

[Monty]

Very interesting information but to hijack somebody elses site and then hit a K&C thread is a little below the belt!!!

What Andy has done with K&C takes years to acheive, the qulity and standards are watched over by Andy and his team which makes K&C what they are.

I will be impressed if any of these companies can come out at the level of standard that Andy has acheived.
Mind if i was Andy i would be very pleased with the flattery that these guys are showing.

Dont know about you guys but if you all have collections like me i cannot afford to spend more money on another collection! My wife is very tollerant at the moment.!!

i agree with Brad as well if where are the pics and the site and suppliers and shops!!!!!
at the moment lots of talk in the words of Jerry ' show me the money!'

 

[mike]

Just got the word from the NEW Toy Companies; that are going to produce in the 58MM, and 1/30th Scale WW2 Armor, Figures, and Vehicles! FIRST GEAR, INC., will be producing 58MMMetal WW2 Figures, and 1/30th Scale Vehicles! BRITISH COMMANDO,U.K.CO., will be Releasing their First 12-Waffen Infantry Sets, Weapons Teams, and a HETZER, WESPE, and HANOMAG! Following Sets, will be German Airborne( FALLSCHRIMJAGER Sets), Light and Heavy Weapons Teams! Also, Following N. AFRICA- Italian Infantry Tanks, Self-Propelled vehicles,and armored Cars! Panzer IV( Short Barrel ) Tank,for AFRIKA KORPS---OPEL MAULTIER CargoTruck, BRITISH, AUSTRALIANS, and French Legionaires! M-3 GRANT TANK--MKIII CRUSADER TANK, MATILDA TANK, M-4A1 SHERMAN Tank! HENG LONG CO., will be making Plastic/ Metal 1/30th Scale ARMOR-- Tiger I, King Tiger II, Panther, Hummel, Panzer IV Tanks! They Roll on Tank Threads, Cannon fires, and Look absolutely REALISTIC!

Hi Brad
Thanks for letting me know about of Johns comments as not had chance to log on for a while- we have been promised 3 sets back from China in Mid December so should have some pictures then for general release. Sorry for the delay everybody but when you are trying to produce something on a par with a top quality product like K&C it just takes time. Hope the wait makes it all worthwhile.
Regards Mike

 

[jazzeum]

Mike,

My pleasure. I'm sure we all look forward to taking a look at your sets.