best of 2007 (1 Viewer)

[Rutledge]

Its tough to compare a $900 plane and a $25 figure, without the pricier one coming out ahead. After all, if money is no object.

What about different "best of" categories"? To avoid getting too carried away, there could be a best figure, a best vehicle (say under $150) and best of the "superlatives".

 

[aujj65]

Need to mention one other favorite of mine: the RHA set, a limited edition form Aujj Miniatures

Brad....thank you, I'm glad you like it.

Jeff

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

My favorite for 2007 goes to

 

[eborris]

Since I'm, not a metal guy, I'd say the most impressive plastic piece of 2007 was the Barzso castle system.

 

[Combat]

Best 2007 release: Figarti E-Boat - nothing even close in my opinion. Would give a runner up nod to their B-17 particularly the one with British markings.

Best 2007 figure set: "The Death of Wolfe" from John Jenkins.

Best KC figure set: The WWI "Christmas Truce."
Best KC tank: German T-34
Best KC line for the year: Crimean War

Company of the year: This is a tough one. Figarti produced the top three or four releases, but they were few and far between and expensive. Same for Honour Bound - a very slow year. KC did its usual job of leading the industry and churning out product. Some incredible historical errors though with its big releases - Heydrich, Rammjager, and Tunisian Tiger. So my pick is John Jenkins for a solid year of high-quality, affordable releases that restored some fun to the collecting world. Also, it is gratifying to see that lesser known historical eras such as the French-Indian War can be successful. The same should be said for KC UK with their Crimean War Line.

 

[binder001]

For my personal tastes the best SINGLE item for me was the Honour Bound M4A1 76mm Sherman release. No offense to K&C but this Sherman is a bit nicer, and more slightly accurate, than any of theirs.

Since I only collect WW2, primarily US I can't really comment about the other ranges, although the K&C Afrika Korps/Eighth Army ranges are exremely well done. I am fascinated by the Crusaders range of K&C also.

Best plastic? For me it was the American Civil War cavalry charge by TSSD - very original subject, well executed, and adaptable/customizeable. Plain old FUN! My three-year old grandson thinks highly of the "horsies" also!

Gary

 

[wadepat]

Gentle Friends,

My choice as the best set of the year is as follows;

Beau Geste Indore Elephant, Delhi Durbar, 1903, set #BG215.

I find this set so elegant that I can hardly keep my eyes off of it!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[Canadian Samurai]

My nomination goes to Figarti's V-1 sets. They were creative sets, wonderfully conceived and Figarti's facial painting has been improved to the point where it now equals K&C's.

 

[Alexdakar]

I might be a little biased but this one is my favorite.

 

[Peter Reuss]

I thought THIS was the best of 2007...perhaps I'm in the wrong category....

 

[jazzeum]

You're just one of a kind Peter

 

[kilted vampire]

I think it would have to be the extremely limited and lifelike Fishead figures made by myself and can be found in various threads here in Treefrog.



Then of course there are the two other limited edition figures...

 

[VIRIATO]

-The rebirth of Britains gloss figures, with the continuing of the Classic Collection, FIW and the upcoming Zulu War in gloss.
-All of Tradition's 2007 new releases.
-Imperial being back.
-K&C's Crusader, WWI and ACW new releases.

 

[The Lt.]

By selection of the best of 2007 is as follows

Black Hawk Toy Soldiers All of The Custers Last Stand Series

WBritain The new Zulu War Series (Was There any Doubt) both Matte & Gloss
Collectors Show Case The American Civil War Series

Conte The Roman Ship from the Roman Series

East of India The Ancient Collection

Frontline The Zulu War

John Jenkins The Battle of The Snow Shoes

King and Country The Crimean War

Little Legion The Zulu War

Old North West The America Civil War Series


PLASTICS

Conte The Spartan

Ron Brazzo The entire Robin Hood Series Castle and All

Toy Soldiers of San Diego Mounted Civil War Figures


As to the Second World War both in figures and armour the selection is to great and to be honest if I ever decided to start collecting the period again consisting of Figures. Armour and Aircraft it would be in plastics.....The Lt.