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lancer said:
Not sure a winter campaign series would be practical. As pointed out, there are only the 2 big campaigns, Fredricksburg and Murfreesboro (sorry, Stone's River to you Northerners:D). I would agree that the uniforms for winter battle would be unusual and different. I know Britains did a release of "Clear The Way" years ago that was quite well done but it was only the 2 sets and only the northern side. Practicality would hinge on getting buyers to start a new series (as with WW2 winter campaigns) that cannot be mixed with figures from the far more common spring-summer-fall battle scenarios that the collectors already possess. That said, it would be an interesting subject but not one I would likely buy as I made a decision long ago not to do snow or sand as a collector. -- lancer
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Practical ?

Well if you are looking for practicality - spending money on small metal soldiers sure is the wrong place to look ! :rolleyes:

Sorry - Lancer - Disagree with you 100% - By your thoughts then the Battle of the Bulge series would be a failure and it is not - not by a long shot.

People collect what they like - pure and simple - and with the high quality of ACW products that K&C is turning out - I think a WINTER ACW SERIES would be a smashing hit - just like BOB.

One thing John Jenkins has proven is produce a different product - that no one makes - and collectors will buy that product ! How many SNOWSHOE BATTLES were there in the French and Indian War ?

A mini range on Fredericksburg would have massive appeal - both North and South - tremendous stories of honor and glory was brought to that Battlefield. The items which could be produce is endless - from Winter Gear for the Soldiers to "Boat Bridges" as diorama pieces - and Winter Uniformed LEADERS which have never been seen in the Toy Soldier World !

Yes - a great range could be made with part of ACW history ! ;)
 
Let Us Start Our Campaign for Winter Civil War Troops and A Battle Fredericksburg Range ! :D :D :D
 

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Hi Ron. I actually like the winter campaign idea. Either one of the 2 campaigns are very interesting. I believe Fredricksburg would be the better choice what with the dio possibilities ie. the pontoon bridges, the town, the stone wall, Pelham's guns, the Irish Brigade, and on it goes. I simply meant, from my position, I wouldn't be buying a new series that couldn't be used with what I already have. Obviously KC & JJD know what they are doing. KC went BoB with it's huge area of operations, large numbers of different units, and very many types of armor for the collector to sink his teeth into. JJD went the other way with BoS with a very small field of battle and limited number of troops which also allowed the collector to put together a very effective dio with a minimum of figures. One big, one small. Both worked great. Still, I might like to see what ACW winter figures could be produced.:D -- Al
 
Another thing to consider is not all troops on both sides wore winter gear in either/both battles, so you could mix in some existing figures with winter troops and it wouldn't be totally over the top. The Zouaves who fought for the North clearing out the town of Fredericksburg is just one example of troops who did not wear winter gear during that battle.

Speaking of Fredericksburg, there will be a new toy sodlier show held there in October of this year, brought to you by the same folks who promote and run the spectacular Gettysburg Show in April.

I plan on heading down there the Friday prior to the show (actual show is on a Sunday) and checking out the many battlefields in that area pretty much all day on Saturday, can't wait to be honest............
 
lancer said:
Not sure a winter campaign series would be practical. As pointed out, there are only the 2 big campaigns, Fredricksburg and Murfreesboro (sorry, Stone's River to you Northerners:D). I would agree that the uniforms for winter battle would be unusual and different. I know Britains did a release of "Clear The Way" years ago that was quite well done but it was only the 2 sets and only the northern side. Practicality would hinge on getting buyers to start a new series (as with WW2 winter campaigns) that cannot be mixed with figures from the far more common spring-summer-fall battle scenarios that the collectors already possess. That said, it would be an interesting subject but not one I would likely buy as I made a decision long ago not to do snow or sand as a collector. -- lancer
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Lancer

Sorry - I must have misunderstood what you were saying ?

Because - it sure sounded like something else ?? :confused:

But, I am glad you agree with me.

Winter ACW Troops would add something very different than what is being offered and would give K&C a corner on a market of the ACW Toy Soldiers that no one else has - great market share and Profits $$$$$ :D
 
Capitolron said:
Lancer

Sorry - I must have misunderstood what you were saying ?

Because - it sure sounded like something else ?? :confused:

But, I am glad you agree with me.

Winter ACW Troops would add something very different than what is being offered and would give K&C a corner on a market of the ACW Toy Soldiers that no one else has - great market share and Profits $$$$$ :D
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No, you read it right. I think winter ACW would certainly have a following but producing that product by KC, Britains, whoever, still depends on whether the manufacturers think it is practical to do so, ie., selling enough units to make it work. If done, I certainly would like to see what the manufacturers come up with even though I probably will not buy. JMO and we will have to wait to see if anyone deems it practical. -- Al
 
Well - I BELIEVE that Winter ACW Troops would be as big as Winter WWII Troops. IMHO of course ;)
 
How about a late fall campaign, say, Hood's Tennessee Campaign. The battle at Franklin would be a winner what with all the personalities such as Cleburne, Hood, Cheatham, Granbury, Opdycke, and Forrest. Why, it almost a winter campaign and those ragged western Confederate Army uniforms would be a challenge for the sculptors. Could be interesting. -- lancer
 
Franklin would be another great idea, but they'd need to make a lot of dead/wounded Confederates since Hood wasted his men. My ggg-grandfather in the 25th GA got wounded at Franklin, captured at Nashville and sat out the rest of the war at Camp Chase. Could try to build something around their section of attack.
 
Capitolron said:
Practical ?

Well if you are looking for practicality - spending money on small metal soldiers sure is the wrong place to look ! :rolleyes:

Sorry - Lancer - Disagree with you 100% - By your thoughts then the Battle of the Bulge series would be a failure and it is not - not by a long shot.

People collect what they like - pure and simple - and with the high quality of ACW products that K&C is turning out - I think a WINTER ACW SERIES would be a smashing hit - just like BOB.

One thing John Jenkins has proven is produce a different product - that no one makes - and collectors will buy that product ! How many SNOWSHOE BATTLES were there in the French and Indian War ?

A mini range on Fredericksburg would have massive appeal - both North and South - tremendous stories of honor and glory was brought to that Battlefield. The items which could be produce is endless - from Winter Gear for the Soldiers to "Boat Bridges" as diorama pieces - and Winter Uniformed LEADERS which have never been seen in the Toy Soldier World !

Yes - a great range could be made with part of ACW history ! ;)
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Actually, if you look at the performance of the stock market, real estate market, or the general economy over the past year, toy soliders are a sound investment!

I'm still confused as to why my financial advisor hasn't told me to buy more toy soldiers!!!:D:eek:
 
I have the 3 US Cavalry figure removed from the series in "The West" bought Ebay, could reappear in the 7ºth Cavalry of the future? :confused:
 
GulfportEagle77 said:
Actually, if you look at the performance of the stock market, real estate market, or the general economy over the past year, toy soliders are a sound investment!

I'm still confused as to why my financial advisor hasn't told me to buy more toy soldiers!!!:D:eek:
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Most financial advisors are looking for a new line of work,,ignoring irate customers or competitve eating,,not much time for any interests elsewhere.
 
lancer said:
How about a late fall campaign, say, Hood's Tennessee Campaign. The battle at Franklin would be a winner what with all the personalities such as Cleburne, Hood, Cheatham, Granbury, Opdycke, and Forrest. Why, it almost a winter campaign and those ragged western Confederate Army uniforms would be a challenge for the sculptors. Could be interesting. -- lancer
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This would be great.I know the East was the big show but some of the battles in the west were very interesting also.
Mark
 
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