Britains Nile side-wheeler (1 Viewer)

[Napoleon1er]

I was just wondering if anyone had some inside information on the upcoming boat?

 

[mestell]

There was a brief reference to the Nile River gun boat in the Collector's CLub August issue of The Standard magazine. On page 25 there is a picture of the unpainted and undecorated master pattern. Very little else was said other than the makers feel that they have created an affordable representation of an actual vessel.
Mike

 

[villagehorse]

Early this year it was stated available late 2010 or early 2011, but given the slow down in Britain's releases now running 3-4 months behind & this being such a large piece like Rorke's Drift storehouse which took ages to come, I would think at best late next year. I am sure it will be worth waiting for, but it will be expensive, so good idea to start saving now. Cheers, Robin.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Yeah, as a club member I saw that too. I was aiming at the Britains staff who I know post here too ;-). I am splurging, even though I do not collect WWI, for the Trench+gun, as I know I will not regret it. Same for the boat. It is just a landmark piece for the oldest (and my favorite) toy soldier company ever. I mean, worst comes to worst, I sell it at buying price in one year. But I bet that in five years, I will be posting pics of that one elusive piece that others would kill for!

 

[PolarBear]

From what I understand we are very likely looking at over $1K and a limited edition.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Wait that is 1,000 dollars for the boat and crew!?!??!?!? I was in the range of $600-$800! I mean of course we are talking limited edition, but 1k!?!?!? I have around 300 soldiers, and a ton of buildings, and will likely get around 20-40 more after the holiday season, bringing the total to around 2-3k, but for one boat ($200-300), a crew (250-500), and around 200-300 more, we have a minimum of $650, and a maximum of 1,100. The Britains WWI trench, gun, and machine gun have a total of $500, which my "local" (two hours away) dealer can get me for $450. Can we get some close up pics of this thing? I see these far-away, dim shots of it, and it only makes me want more! Talk about adrenaline rush

 

[Napoleon1er]

By the way- limited editions don't make my panicked (well, okay they do, but I have a way to get past it). I always reserve an item with my closest shop, and if I forget to, I can count on the owner as having one left over for me to prey on