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JJDESIGNS NEWS UPDATE 12[SUP]th[/SUP] APRIL 2021
First of all, these Monday News Updates have been fun to do!
As everybody knows the last year has been extremely challenging, and I hope these Monday previews have helped most of you get through the last 14 months or so.
I’ve decided today will be the last one.
Normal service will be resumed, with the May releases to be announced sometime next week….or the week after
Many thanks to everyone who posted the news updates on their newsletters, forums etc,
and a special thanks to Mike Estelle for keeping everyone informed on the JJD Collector’s Facebook Group, and for managing this years Caption Contest and December “Advent Calendar”.
It’s been an extremely difficult, challenging period.
Keeping everyone informed and enthusiastic, maintaining a monthly release schedule, and dealing with the many behind the scenes factory issues,…. by what is basically a small company of 3 people
I have to thank EVERYONE, for their hard work and support over the last year.
As everyone should be aware we have had problems with the website.
The NEW jjD Website, is still under development, but I hope it will be up and running in the next few weeks.
Many thanks to Vanessa and Chris for all their help and hard work in developing the new website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THE JJD KING TIGER.
This item was previewed at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show “Treasure Hunt” in 2019.
In January 2020, after completing both the production of both the Roman and Carthaginian Warships, I started production on 2 paint versions of the King Tiger.
The JJD KING TIGER is a 300pcs model that is expensive and time consuming to produce.
In March 2020 due to the Covoid-19 Virus in China, all the factories were delayed in restarting.
At the same time the “Lockdowns” began to take place around the world.
Shops were forced to close, and dealers told me they didn’t expect to order anything until further notice.
Flights were cancelled and shipping out of Hong Kong became a major challenge.
I felt the sensible thing to do was to halt production of the King Tigers, until the situation improved.
It’s been over a year.
I feel that the situation has improved enough to consider starting production once again.
There will be an official announcement made next week, along with the MAY 2021 NEW RELEASES.
Many thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding.
AZTEC TEMPLES
The Aztec Temples have been another victim of the Covid situation, and the delay has been due to the uncertainty and continually changing situation regarding the postal services from Hong Kong.
I will finally make these pieces available in the next few months 2021, but only through jjDesigns.
TEMPLE DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS Length 380mm
Width 300mm
Height 415mm
WEIGHT includes box. 6 kg
More information will be available once the new website is up and running.
Many thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding.
THE ROLAND CIIA PILOTS AND CREWS
There have been many inquiries regarding the pilots and crews for the Roland CIIa model.
Both the standing pilots and the flight crews are in production.
Both sets should be available in August and September.
THE KEEL BOAT
There have been several inquiries regarding the dimensions of the Keel Boat
The Keel Boat should be available November/December this year.
DIMENSIONS Length of Keel Boat including Steering Oar. 430mm
Width of Keel Boat, not including ramp. 120mm
Height 330mm
The figures and baggage will be sold separately.
WELLINGTON IN INDIA
The first new series of 2021 will be the Wellington In India series.
Based primarily around the Battle of Assaye in 1803
The first releases of this series will be in September 2021
THE TROJAN WAR
And finally,
This much anticipated series will be previewed throughout September 2021, or at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show Treasure Hunt!
Further details will be announced at a later date.
Best wishes and many thanks
john jenkins
First of all, these Monday News Updates have been fun to do!
As everybody knows the last year has been extremely challenging, and I hope these Monday previews have helped most of you get through the last 14 months or so.
I’ve decided today will be the last one.
Normal service will be resumed, with the May releases to be announced sometime next week….or the week after
Many thanks to everyone who posted the news updates on their newsletters, forums etc,
and a special thanks to Mike Estelle for keeping everyone informed on the JJD Collector’s Facebook Group, and for managing this years Caption Contest and December “Advent Calendar”.
It’s been an extremely difficult, challenging period.
Keeping everyone informed and enthusiastic, maintaining a monthly release schedule, and dealing with the many behind the scenes factory issues,…. by what is basically a small company of 3 people
I have to thank EVERYONE, for their hard work and support over the last year.
As everyone should be aware we have had problems with the website.
The NEW jjD Website, is still under development, but I hope it will be up and running in the next few weeks.
Many thanks to Vanessa and Chris for all their help and hard work in developing the new website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THE JJD KING TIGER.
This item was previewed at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show “Treasure Hunt” in 2019.
In January 2020, after completing both the production of both the Roman and Carthaginian Warships, I started production on 2 paint versions of the King Tiger.
The JJD KING TIGER is a 300pcs model that is expensive and time consuming to produce.
In March 2020 due to the Covoid-19 Virus in China, all the factories were delayed in restarting.
At the same time the “Lockdowns” began to take place around the world.
Shops were forced to close, and dealers told me they didn’t expect to order anything until further notice.
Flights were cancelled and shipping out of Hong Kong became a major challenge.
I felt the sensible thing to do was to halt production of the King Tigers, until the situation improved.
It’s been over a year.
I feel that the situation has improved enough to consider starting production once again.
There will be an official announcement made next week, along with the MAY 2021 NEW RELEASES.
Many thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding.
AZTEC TEMPLES
The Aztec Temples have been another victim of the Covid situation, and the delay has been due to the uncertainty and continually changing situation regarding the postal services from Hong Kong.
I will finally make these pieces available in the next few months 2021, but only through jjDesigns.
TEMPLE DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS Length 380mm
Width 300mm
Height 415mm
WEIGHT includes box. 6 kg
More information will be available once the new website is up and running.
Many thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding.
THE ROLAND CIIA PILOTS AND CREWS
There have been many inquiries regarding the pilots and crews for the Roland CIIa model.
Both the standing pilots and the flight crews are in production.
Both sets should be available in August and September.
THE KEEL BOAT
There have been several inquiries regarding the dimensions of the Keel Boat
The Keel Boat should be available November/December this year.
DIMENSIONS Length of Keel Boat including Steering Oar. 430mm
Width of Keel Boat, not including ramp. 120mm
Height 330mm
The figures and baggage will be sold separately.
WELLINGTON IN INDIA
The first new series of 2021 will be the Wellington In India series.
Based primarily around the Battle of Assaye in 1803
The first releases of this series will be in September 2021
THE TROJAN WAR
And finally,
This much anticipated series will be previewed throughout September 2021, or at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show Treasure Hunt!
Further details will be announced at a later date.
Best wishes and many thanks
john jenkins
