British Guards (1 Viewer)

[Panda]

Thanks to Matt and the team at First Legion for producing such excellent figures. I only have 20 of these figures to date and am now collecting multiples of each to hopefully build, a slightly low strength Guards company of between 80-90 units I am expecting another 5 this week. Setting out those I have and accounting for the new Kneeling Loading and Kneeling Firing figures which are on the workbench I feel sure I will be able to create something very special.

Given the investment this project requires please would you consider a couple more units in time. Obviously appreciate you are busy with other excellent releases but I am a Naps collector and these Guards are awesome.

Perhaps a Gaurdsman at the present, musket vertical primed and ready to fire prior to levelling and aiming.

Maybe a standing firing but aiming low at the legs as was the fashion given much musketry had a predereliction to go high and miss the target.

Maybe another NCO with his spontoon vertical as each company would have several NCO and maybe/or another officer.

If you say you will at least consider my request I will happily send you a complimentary copy of British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815 which features a considerable amount of very good colour illustrations of Gaurds in formation by Steve Noon. The illustrations in plates D F G and H sit very well with your existing releases.

Looking forward to collecting much more of your stuff, How about a some Gun Crew sheltering in or running back to a square.


Anyone else collecting these Guards ?

Remember Matt, Sleeping is cheating ............ Looking forward to my next box opening fix.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Indeed I am collecting them and they are the apple of my collection's eye. I have maybe 25 so far and am also eagarly awaiting the kneeling figures, which only makes sense since I was one of the euthiastic supplicants for those.

I would also love to see more Guards but based on what Matt has said here before, I doubt we will see an addition to this unit any time soon. But, you certainly can't go wrong in adding your voice to the choir and it just may be the last straw. If we could get more, I would very much want to see at least a couple of lougnging / advancing figures at the top of the list. They did attack you know after those massive columns broke against their sustained fire. As it stands I am stuck with having some of the existing figures modified to fit that role. I think these are even more needed than the ones you mentioned since, while nice, they are more alternatives for exisiting poses whereas we have no actual attacking figures in the existing lot. If we get those, I would be more than happy to also get the ones you suggested though. The more the merrier.

The pity is there are some many other figures I would like as well, some of whom may be on the way. No matter what, this promises to be a great range to collect; they just keep getting better and more diverse.

 

[Fusilier]

I too am collecting this range. While very happy with the current Guards releases, any new additions would be certain buys for me. Can't say enough regarding the excellent work First Legion has done on this series.

For your specific question, I would like any of the previous suggestions both of you have put out there. Also, as has been mentioned before, any casualty figures would be nice too.

Panda, I like the idea of the artillerymen heading to the square. As the current Guards will probably look best against the upcoming French cavalry, the option to buy some running artillerymen would be good. That sounds like one complete diorama idea!

One other idea could be a group of running figures, forming up for a side of the square. As in the company just changed from line to square.

Noah

 

[Panda]

Thanks You guys should really study the publication I mentioned at around ten pounds it is a real must for any Guards collector Wellingtons Foot Guards from the same series Osprey elite is a good read also. Some of the excellent illustrations can be depicted accurately with First legion Figures. I too suggested the Kneeling Firnig to Matt I think it is great that we can get our views accross so easily to a company that obviously listens to its customers. Modification of figures is beyoind my expertise I will just hope for the best I sense good things coming down the pipe for FL Naps followers.

 

[petebuster1]

Thanks to Matt and the team at First Legion for producing such excellent figures. I only have 20 of these figures to date and am now collecting multiples of each to hopefully build, a slightly low strength Guards company of between 80-90 units I am expecting another 5 this week. Setting out those I have and accounting for the new Kneeling Loading and Kneeling Firing figures which are on the workbench I feel sure I will be able to create something very special.

Given the investment this project requires please would you consider a couple more units in time. Obviously appreciate you are busy with other excellent releases but I am a Naps collector and these Guards are awesome.

Perhaps a Gaurdsman at the present, musket vertical primed and ready to fire prior to levelling and aiming.

Maybe a standing firing but aiming low at the legs as was the fashion given much musketry had a predereliction to go high and miss the target.

Maybe another NCO with his spontoon vertical as each company would have several NCO and maybe/or another officer.

If you say you will at least consider my request I will happily send you a complimentary copy of British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815 which features a considerable amount of very good colour illustrations of Gaurds in formation by Steve Noon. The illustrations in plates D F G and H sit very well with your existing releases.

Looking forward to collecting much more of your stuff, How about a some Gun Crew sheltering in or running back to a square.


Anyone else collecting these Guards ?

Remember Matt, Sleeping is cheating ............ Looking forward to my next box opening fix.

Oh what great figures they are to. Will be aiming for probably more of these than any others, personally more than happy with the poses Matt has already done but anymore will be gratefully received

 

[Spitfrnd]

Thanks You guys should really study the publication I mentioned at around ten pounds it is a real must for any Guards collector Wellingtons Foot Guards from the same series Osprey elite is a good read also. Some of the excellent illustrations can be depicted accurately with First legion Figures. I too suggested the Kneeling Firnig to Matt I think it is great that we can get our views accross so easily to a company that obviously listens to its customers. Modification of figures is beyoind my expertise I will just hope for the best I sense good things coming down the pipe for FL Naps followers.

I have the British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792-1815 and it is very helpful for Guards ideas indeed. I will take a look for the other one. Keep suggesting mate, it certainly takes more than one of us but he certainly does listen. I sense FL is just getting warned up in this series so I feel sure we have many good new things ahead.

 

[Mascleo]

Your collection sounds impressive! I am only starting to collect them and I agree with Spitfrnd, we should be seeing more British releases in the future. I think it will all depend on what he is able to sell.

Question to Matt: How are the sales of the British Guard compared to your other Napoleonics?

Ken

 

[HistoryfortheAges]

I only have 2 Guards and the cannon set. I still have to catch up. More Guard poses would be great along with Wellington and some of his staff in the square.

 

[FirstLegion]

Question to Matt: How are the sales of the British Guard compared to your other Napoleonics?

Ken

While talking about sales is not something that I am willing to engage in, suffice it to say that we're extremely pleased with the demand for our British Guards and you should be confident that we'll be expanding our Anglo-Allied Army for Waterloo tremendously. Perhaps not more British Guards, save the two new figures we've added that are due out in July, but other regiments and figure types. Guys, we're only a year old and really are just getting warmed up and starting to hit our stride. You really haven't seen anything yet, I promise you that.

Regards,

Matt

 

[King's Man]

I love the British Guards figures as much as the next guy, but it is time for some Russians. The British Guards already have a release out, before we start adding more figures lets give us Russian fans at least one release.

King's Man

 

[FirstLegion]

I love the British Guards figures as much as the next guy, but it is time for some Russians. The British Guards already have a release out, before we start adding more figures let give us Russian fans at least one release.

King's Man

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we just release a Russian Staff set and aren't Russian Hussars coming in about 10 days? Yes, I know, you've waited a LONG time for them, but the Russian infantry are coming!!! I promise, at least one Russian Infantry regiment and Russian Artillery by late Summer/Early Fall.

Of course, then I'll have the British afficionados up in arms because the Russians will have a cavalry regiment and a staff set along with the infantry and artillery and the British won't. Guess we'll have to rectify that too....

Here, to tide you over until they are released..........

1812 Napoleonic Russian Infantry - Line Grenadiers

 

[Spitfrnd]

No question you can't please all the affectionandos with the same release. Those are great by the way (even if they are Russian). Now there are four poses in particular there in the front that I would dearly love to have in variations for a British line infantry unit, given they are not likely for the Guards at this point.

 

[Fusilier]

Once again, I am amazed by a preview pic from First Legion! I don't know a thing about the Russian army at that time, but I am now interested just because of this photo.

Spitfrnd, I agree that a couple of these could be great additions to the British series.

Matt, you guys are always breaking the mold with new stuff. Even if no more British Guards come out, I am still looking forward to what you have coming next.

Noah

 

[King's Man]

Matt,

So I did overlook the earlier release of the Russian Staff Set and the fore-coming Hussars. I apologize, however it’s the infantry troops that I really, really, really want. The infantry figures are the main course in my display and the staff and cavalry are the side-dishes. I love them just as much, but the infantry is what I like the most.

Judging by the picture you have posted, I can see I will not be disappointed. Are we talking about pre-ordering in June and release in July?

Thank you for giving us a peek at the new Russian infantry.

King’s Man

 

[FirstLegion]

Matt,

So I did overlook the earlier release of the Russian Staff Set and the fore-coming Hussars. I apologize, however it’s the infantry troops that I really, really, really want. The infantry figures are the main course in my display and the staff and cavalry are the side-dishes. I love them just as much, but the infantry is what I like the most.

Judging by the picture you have posted, I can see I will not be disappointed. Are we talking about pre-ordering in June and release in July?

Thank you for giving us a peek at the new Russian infantry.

King’s Man

Well, the way I am serving up the meal, is the Russian Staff Set and the Hussars were more the appetizers. Now we've got the main course of infantry with an artillery side dish coming. As for your dates, I think a July pre-order for the Russian Arty with an August ship and an August pre-order for the infantry with a September ship. Or thereabouts - all dates are tenative until a pre-order officially starts. However, you should have a Wurttemberg Line Infantry pre-order in June with hopefully a July ship, so correct me if I'm wrong, but if I recall the figures you are waiting for this should be the summer of King's Man.

 

[FirstLegion]

Once again, I am amazed by a preview pic from First Legion! I don't know a thing about the Russian army at that time, but I am now interested just because of this photo.

Spitfrnd, I agree that a couple of these could be great additions to the British series.

Matt, you guys are always breaking the mold with new stuff. Even if no more British Guards come out, I am still looking forward to what you have coming next.

Noah

Thanks Noah, much appreciated. Personally, I think those like yourself who may be less familiar with the Russian Napoleonic Army should really give them a look. The Russians were probably Napoleon's most consistent antagonist on the battlefield and our new Russians, though ostensibly for Borodino, allow for many battles to be portrayed. Not just the ones in 1812, but also the titanic struggles of 1813 - Lutzen, Bautzen, Dresden, Leipzig being the big four, as well as the battles of the campaign in France in 1814. Of particular interest is the Battle of Craone which featured the Russians against a French Army made up nearly entirely of units of the Imperial Guard!

Regards,

Matt
First Legion Ltd

 

[FirstLegion]

No question you can't please all the affectionandos with the same release. Those are great by the way (even if they are Russian). Now there are four poses in particular there in the front that I would dearly love to have in variations for a British line infantry unit, given they are not likely for the Guards at this point.

Now British line in such poses would certainly be possible, but you are obviously correct in your assessment that nothing like this for the British Guards...............At least not the 1st Foot Guards that we've currently released.

 

[DCN1898]

I for myself would like to see one more side dish. The Russian Life Guards Cavalry to match the french Cuirassiers, or maybe Cossack lancers! On the other side, now that we have Russian Hussars, why not French Hussars. The 3rd and 7th to do a little diorama from The Duelists. And on and on......

 

[FirstLegion]

I for myself would like to see one more side dish. The Russian Life Guards Cavalry to match the french Cuirassiers, or maybe Cossack lancers! On the other side, now that we have Russian Hussars, why not French Hussars. The 3rd and 7th to do a little diorama from The Duelists. And on and on......

I will only say this right now about more Russian Cavalry - we already have two additional types of Russian Cavalry already sculpted and just waiting their turn for release. So the Russian army is just only getting underway. As we say on our website, we will give it extremely detailed coverage.

In terms of French Cavalry, no fear, you'll soon have more French Cavalry than you shake a stick at!

Regards,

Matt
First Legion Ltd

 

[Panda]

The Russian fans have got a Staff Set also Beautiful infantry coming, They have Lancers and we all forgot about the buildings.

All I asked for was a British Guard at the Present to complete this excellent firing line up.


I am sure Brit Cavalry etc will appear all in good time I would personnally prefer not having to buy multiples of the Sapper holding the axe to complete a large square and would rather another standing fighting figure to be added to make each side 9-10 files long.

All good stuff Russian, French, British or otherwise and much deserved enthusiasm for FL products is building.