Britain's Zulu War (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

You have an in with the big man Martyn?? Do you know what he is bringing me??

And it was only 2 presents

I have heard a rumour, but my lips are sealed

 

[PolarBear]

A Question for the Lt, 1879fanatic, plasmapulse, GICOP, and all other Zulu War collectors:

Below is the current extent of my WB matte Zulu War collection. My question is: Among the 24th Foot figures shown in the 2nd part of the post what would you recommend to add next for someone who is not a Zulu War completist but would like to fill out the small scene here? I also plan to add more Zulus but my question starts with the 24th.

I thought you guys would have fun with this.

Thanks,

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

WB Sets: 20023 20013 20007

 

[PolarBear]

What about this figure?

(I am not bothered by the fact that it is attached to a permanent base)

 

[thebritfarmer]

Great display Randy,


That last figure is the one I was going to suggest Randy. He looks great IMO.

 

[1879fanatic]

Randy.
Second from the right, the one in the process of loading his MH. It would be good for both RD. Isandlwana, or any other scene you can dream up. My real problem, again, is the anachronism in your display. White birches and German winter-uniforms are not found in sub-Saharan Africa!
PS- I'm still holding out for the NMP figures, and then I will end the matte collection, to adhere strictly to GLOSSY.
Merry Christmas!!!
Mike

 

[1879fanatic]

What about this figure?

(I am not bothered by the fact that it is attached to a permanent base)

IMNSHO,
This pose reminds me of a tear-jerking scene in "Old Yeller"
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

Randy these are my first and second recommendation both would fit in very well.......The Lt.

Photo for effect...Joe

 

[The Lt.]

Randy here's a couple of Zulus I picked up at Bret's today that'll go well with your single Zulu your showing.......The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

They look great Joe, Does the double zulu figure look as good as it does in the pics. I think that is one of my favourite pieces.

 

[The Lt.]

They look great Joe, Does the double zulu figure look as good as it does in the pics. I think that is one of my favourite pieces.

You can thank Ken for the outstanding job he did creating them. Thanks Ken couldn't wait to play with them.........The Lt.

 

[PolarBear]

Thanks guys I knew I could count on you. Your advice is very much appreciated.

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

Randy.
Second from the right, the one in the process of loading his MH. It would be good for both RD. Isandlwana, or any other scene you can dream up. My real problem, again, is the anachronism in your display. White birches and German winter-uniforms are not found in sub-Saharan Africa!
PS- I'm still holding out for the NMP figures, and then I will end the matte collection, to adhere strictly to GLOSSY.
Merry Christmas!!!
Mike

Mike

That's Mt. Kilimanjaro with snow in the background. My lens is really telephoto so it pulled that into the Zulu scene. Merry Christmas too!

Randy

 

[GICOP]

My vote goes with the figure reloading, in fact my vote goes with all of them.

They are all superb.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Randy here's a couple of Zulus I picked up at Bret's today that'll go well with your single Zulu your showing.......The Lt.

Lt.
I just love the sculpt on this one. One foot touches the base! Both flying backwards. Ken simply must get going on the 7pdr to go in front of these two!
Mike
PS- And Lt. Curling also , pretty please, Ken! Ken. Ken, are you there?

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi All!
2009 should be a pretty good year for you Zulu War collectors. By my last count there are 13 new figures that will appear in the January catalog alone. The storehouse should follow later along with more new 24th and Zulus...
Stay tuned for details!
Ken

 

[1879fanatic]

Ken,
A storehouse??? That is brilliant! Wow, I can't wait 'till '09!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Mike

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi Mike!
this has been a fun range to work on and Ian Knight has been a treasure trove of information for us. By the way...the 24th fellow that uses a meale bag as a base will work very well with three of the new sets that will be offered in the January catalog...
Ken

 

[thebritfarmer]

Ken if I may ask and this may sound dumb but these are going to be spread out over the coming year I hope. I don't want to miss out !!!

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Well,
As Richard has posted elsewhere there were several delays at our factory in Mainland China this year. Some of the sets that were ready at this end for a Fall catalog, were held for the January edition so there would be a realistic delivery time. As a result there are more sets coming on line that we had planned.
I have mentioned before that we try to spread out the releases so we financially stress the collectors a bit less, so hopefully this will not reoccur again in 2009.
This strategy was a bit risky when 1st Gear first acquired W. Britain, but I would like to think that Richard has proven that we design ranges that invite later additions.
Gone are the three figure sets that have three unrelated poses in them...that never got follow up add on sets. Even our Classic Gloss singles have been getting additional poses and ranks to slowly build units.
Hope this helps.
Ken
P.S.
The new catalog should be going to press in about four weeks.