Brian...Your thoughts (1 Viewer)

[LSU Tiger]

Brian,

I certainly realize that with the economy the way it is and as a business, you have to produce what the market demands. As I have read the debate of whether WWII Marines would sell or not, and I'm not here to support nor deter production of this series, I wondered what your thoughts might be on which individual ranges would sell well and which of these might be favorites of yours that you would seriously consider producing at a latter date? I have always thought that besides the three you currently produce; Ancient Greece, FIW,and Crusades would be popular series and the most important thing, sell.

Oh, and when are we going to see some Napoleonic British artillery/cavalry?

Colin

 

[The Collectors Showcase]

Brian,

I certainly realize that with the economy the way it is and as a business, you have to produce what the market demands. As I have read the debate of whether WWII Marines would sell or not, and I'm not here to support nor deter production of this series, I wondered what your thoughts might be on which individual ranges would sell well and which of these might be favorites of yours that you would seriously consider producing at a latter date? I have always thought that besides the three you currently produce; Ancient Greece, FIW,and Crusades would be popular series and the most important thing, sell.

Oh, and when are we going to see some Napoleonic British artillery/cavalry?

Colin

Colin,

I think product lines need to be viewed very much from the dealer point of view, they are really at the end of the pipeline and their survival is paramount. Remember its the dealers that go to great lengths to show the product and take the risk with varying types of inventory. The Marines are always a tough sell for them and they have, as we all have, become quite risk averse in regards to inventory as of late. So new ventures during these down times are really tough for all involved. We are really fortunate to have been quite lean from the get go so we have that margin for error not available to many. But we're still very careful right now.

In regards to our current lines we've found fabulous success in our vehicles as well as our Napoleonic range. ACW has grown nicely as well. Ironically your query comes on the eve of one of the largest and most extensive roll-outs of armor that the industry has yet seen. We've been focusing on making the armor even more multi-purpose and more infantry and crew interactive: this you'll see previewed shortly. The Napoleonic period has been stunning for us, really. Its an area that is important to me personally and again the methodic roll-put of artillery sets, cavalry and infantry continues unabated. British sets being as important as they are, well lets just say that won't be an issue

Thanks for the insightful question, it was welcome!

very kind regards,

Brian

 

[kilted vampire]

C'mon Brian do not keep us waiting!

 

[The Collectors Showcase]

C'mon Brian do not keep us waiting!

Clickaty clak, clickaty clak!!!

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Clickaty clak, clickaty clak!!!

You used that one already. Does that mean you are re0issuing something?

Terry

 

[marco55]

Is it a wagon to go with a new FIW range?
Mark

 

[thebritfarmer]

Or perhaps RHA for Isandlwana

 

[The Collectors Showcase]

You used that one already. Does that mean you are re0issuing something?

Terry

Patience Terry, patience

 

[joesgis]

Like Colin suggested, I would love to see CS delve into Ancient Greece or the Crusades. Conte's Spartan's were wildly popular, yet no one followed up on this success. And I think it's safe to say that K & C's Cross and Crescent line has been an ongoing smashing success. I understand risk aversion Brian, but I frankly see very little risk whatsoever in either of these suggestions by Colin and myself. Yes, it's easy for me to say, and it's not my money (that goes into manufacturing) , but based on the success others have had w/ the subject matter, the risk argument falls far short and is easily disproved. I have made pitches for someone to produce ancient Greece in miniature before on these boards, and more than once. I just feel strongly that whichever manufacturer finally does, they will be quite happy happy they did. I would bet a fair wager on that. This untapped era is begging for the correct "treatment". CS has the kind of dramatic creativity and vision required at their disposal to bring such an era back to life. The wars, stories, armies, and colorful characters are just waiting to be reborn. And the pool to select from is as wide as it is deep. I think it's time to paint w/ a broader stroke.

Joe