King & Country
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Hi Guys,
Oz touched on this subject in a recent post and I thought I should give you my perspective for what it’s worth...
Obviously, I don’t think there are too many because the demand for new concepts...ideas...themes is constantly growing. Just look and listen to the “voice” on this Forum alone.
Toy Soldier collectors, in my experience, have an almost inexhaustible enthusiasm for virtually every aspect and era of history — military and otherwise — spanning the centuries.
King & Country in general and me in particular look at as many areas and eras as possible and select what we think the average collector would be interested in and, obviously, what we think will sell. I would be a liar if I did not also admit that the subjects chosen are usually ones that I am interested in as well!
That’s the advantage of owning your own toy soldier company.
Over the years this policy has served collectors all over the world and K&C pretty well. Remember I started out as a collector myself (and I’m proud to say still am). So I like to think I know a wee bit of the collecting mentality.
As the hobby and K&C has grown so, naturally, has the number of series and ranges. Thanks to the Internet, great “word of mouth” and our many fine dealers more and more people are becoming collectors. These people, as I said earlier, have a wide and diverse interest in many historical periods. It seems just plain old common sense to try and cater for the needs and requirements of at least some of these people. Plus it’s great for me and my creative team...
It’s nice sometimes to complete a whole bunch of “WW2 Germans” and then the next day to be totally immersed in creating additional “Ancient Egyptians” or “Napoleonic Cavalry”. It keeps all of us excited and fresh.
Now, I know it can be costly if you’re into collecting several different series but here’s the joy...you have the ability to pick and choose what you like most and what you can afford. All of us in life cannot get all the toys we want all at the same time. But isn’t it great that at this point in time...at this juncture of the hobby...we all have a wealth of great product to select from. Obviously I don’t just mean K&C...but also Figarti...Honour Bound...the new Britains...to name but a few.
“Are there too many different K&C ranges?” I really don’t think so...Remember if K&C did not produce this range or that series I’m sure one or other of our worthy competitors would be only too please to jump in.
Anyway that’s my tuppence worth. Best wishes and...happy collecting!
Andy C.
Oz touched on this subject in a recent post and I thought I should give you my perspective for what it’s worth...
Obviously, I don’t think there are too many because the demand for new concepts...ideas...themes is constantly growing. Just look and listen to the “voice” on this Forum alone.
Toy Soldier collectors, in my experience, have an almost inexhaustible enthusiasm for virtually every aspect and era of history — military and otherwise — spanning the centuries.
King & Country in general and me in particular look at as many areas and eras as possible and select what we think the average collector would be interested in and, obviously, what we think will sell. I would be a liar if I did not also admit that the subjects chosen are usually ones that I am interested in as well!
That’s the advantage of owning your own toy soldier company.
Over the years this policy has served collectors all over the world and K&C pretty well. Remember I started out as a collector myself (and I’m proud to say still am). So I like to think I know a wee bit of the collecting mentality.
As the hobby and K&C has grown so, naturally, has the number of series and ranges. Thanks to the Internet, great “word of mouth” and our many fine dealers more and more people are becoming collectors. These people, as I said earlier, have a wide and diverse interest in many historical periods. It seems just plain old common sense to try and cater for the needs and requirements of at least some of these people. Plus it’s great for me and my creative team...
It’s nice sometimes to complete a whole bunch of “WW2 Germans” and then the next day to be totally immersed in creating additional “Ancient Egyptians” or “Napoleonic Cavalry”. It keeps all of us excited and fresh.
Now, I know it can be costly if you’re into collecting several different series but here’s the joy...you have the ability to pick and choose what you like most and what you can afford. All of us in life cannot get all the toys we want all at the same time. But isn’t it great that at this point in time...at this juncture of the hobby...we all have a wealth of great product to select from. Obviously I don’t just mean K&C...but also Figarti...Honour Bound...the new Britains...to name but a few.
“Are there too many different K&C ranges?” I really don’t think so...Remember if K&C did not produce this range or that series I’m sure one or other of our worthy competitors would be only too please to jump in.
Anyway that’s my tuppence worth. Best wishes and...happy collecting!
Andy C.
