Chicago (1 Viewer)

[APACHEJOL]

What do you guys think John will release in Chicago? All TS company usually put in a surprise for this show, and Ideas? I always want more Indians!

 

[mikemiller1955]

Yea. more Indians would be nice.........but that wouldn't be much of a surprise.

I'm guessing maybe we will still see a few more Indians for B of M, 1812 and Snow Shoes, but we will definitely see more for St. Francis.

I do love his Indians though.

If it is a prototype, then I have a hunch, but no comment, lol.......almost everybody has told me this series was finished, except John.

I dunno, he needs artillery and French for Culloden Moor.

That wouldn't be spectacular either though................


Celebrities for Rangers (St. Francis and Snow Shoes), 1812 (maybe Scott), Quebec and Culloden (Duke of Cumberland, Bonnie Prince Charlie)?

I really want a Bonnie Prince Charlie and a bagpiper.

If it's traditional custom to showcase something new and spectacular at the Chicago show........I don't have a clue.

I'm sure if he does.............it will be good.

Randy would have a better idea than anybody.........if you can get him to comment, lol.

He does do good Indians though.....................

 

[Evzone]

IMHO the 1745 range has the potential to be massive in terms of sculpting, painting and overall quality of product. I'd love to see the range expand with so much scope for new additions such as already been mentioned; artillary, personalities etc. I find that I look forward to JJD new releases more than anything else in the hobby at the moment and have started collecting Snowshoes which add another dimensionto my JJD collection.

Also, as previously mentioned we can always do with more Indians please.

 

[Aussie Monty]

Evzone,

What about the raising of the standard at Glenfinnan 19 August 1745 with a couple of Highlanders with the standard half raised and the Prince and Clan Chiefs raising swords in a cheer, now there is a set fit for John's work.

Or could John have a new series to release at the show.

Whatever the set maybe for the Chicago Show, you can count on it being special.

Andrew

 

[lenswerks]

I suspect there will be a new series release. BoS started in November 2007 and is winding down. Monongahela has ended. IMO there needs to be a new series release this year to keep the excitement up and momentum strong.

Donnie

 

[Jagdpanther]

I agree with Mike, is Indians are the best I think. Guessing we will probably see more for St Francis range at Chicago and maybe some others. There is still more that could be done with Battle on the Monongahela.

 

[Evzone]

Evzone,

What about the raising of the standard at Glenfinnan 19 August 1745 with a couple of Highlanders with the standard half raised and the Prince and Clan Chiefs raising swords in a cheer, now there is a set fit for John's work.

Or could John have a new series to release at the show.

Whatever the set maybe for the Chicago Show, you can count on it being special.

Andrew

Andrew

What a fantastic top quality suggestion mate! I can picture it now, hear the ballard whilst sipping a wee dram of the water of life ..... Wha’ll be King but Charlie......

The news frae Moidart cam’ yestreen,
Will soon gar mony ferlie,
For ships o’ war hae just come in,
And landed Royal Charlie.

Chorus;
Come thro’ the heather, around him gather,
Ye’r a’ the welcomer early;
Around him cling wi’a’ your kin,
For wha’ll be king but Charlie?

Come thro’ the heather, around him gather,
Come Ronald, come Donald, come a’ thegether,
And crown your righfu’, king!
For wha’ll be king but Charlie?

The Highland clans wi’ sword in hand,
Frae John o’ Groat’s to Airlie,
Hae to a man declared to stand
Or fa’ wi’ Royal Charlie.

The Lowlands a’, baith reat an’ ssma’.
Wi’ mony a lord and laird, hae
Declar’d for Scotia’s king and law,
An’ speir ye wha but Charlie?

There’s ne’er a lass in a’ the lan’,
But vows baith late an’ early,
She’ll ne’er to man gi’e heart nor han’,
Wha wadna fecht for Charlie.

Then here’s a health to Charlie’s cause,
And be’t complete an’early;
His very name our heart’s blood warms-
To arms for Royal Charlie!

Come thro’ the heather, around him gather,
Ye’r a’ the welcomer early;
Around him cling wi’ a’ your kin,
For wha’ll be king but Charlie?

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For those unfamiliar the ballard describes the landing of Prince Charles Edward Stuart 'The Bonnie Prince' on the 25th of July 1745, at Lochnanuagh, an arm of the sea, dividing the districts of Moidart and Arisaig.

 

[Mascleo]

I agree. John has been asking around last year for ideas for a new series. I think he is going to try a totally different time period. No hints as of yet, unless anybody else has heard anything? ...

I suspect there will be a new series release. BoS started in November 2007 and is winding down. Monongahela has ended. IMO there needs to be a new series release this year to keep the excitement up and momentum strong.

Donnie

 

[Evzone]

I'd love him to keep with the 18th century theme with Marlburians, League of Augsburg, Williamites & Jacobites, Seven Years War in Europe or maybe something completely different such as late 19th century Franco-Prussian. Yes the wish list is endless!!

 

[RAMC]

Well IMHO there is one thing John does better than any other manufacturer
at the moment and that is ......BOATS.

Well if the Wee prince needs to make a get away then what about Flora MacDonald providing the crew rowing him to Skye. I'm guessing a six man crew, Flora and the prince disguised as the maid would be equal in size to a whale boat and not as I thought as a child that Flora provide the the rowing skills while Charlie skulked in the back of a small dinghy.

Regards

RAMC

 

[Warrior]

Not wanting to speak for John, but his releases usually hit the third week of the month; for instance, the four new sets shipped yesterday the 27th.

Seeing that Chicago is Sunday the 27th, there may not be new sets out in time.

That said, he may very well have prototypes for future releases at the show.

Again, don't this literally as John may ramp up production to get new sets out in time for the show........

 

[mikemiller1955]

Not wanting to speak for John, but his releases usually hit the third week of the month; for instance, the four new sets shipped yesterday the 27th.

Seeing that Chicago is Sunday the 27th, there may not be new sets out in time.

That said, he may very well have prototypes for future releases at the show.

Again, don't this literally as John may ramp up production to get new sets out in time for the show........

I'm with George...........you may see some prototypes.......but with monthly releases always on schedule and always delivered puntually........I don't expect anything new or special at this show.

 

[Warrior]

I'm with George...........you may see some prototypes.......but with monthly releases always on schedule and always delivered puntually........I don't expect anything new or special at this show.

John is right as rain, he ships the last Monday of the month 99% of the time, so customers can set their watches at to when the new sets will show up at their doorstep.

I suspect prototypes will be present at the show as in years past.........