Civilians and other non-military folk (1 Viewer)

[redhugh]

Other than arnhem44's great suggestion about using 'Mrs Dickenson' from the alamo as a WWII civilian, are there any other possibilities for civilian figures in the K&C ranges or any other compatible figures form other ranges? Thinking of retreating troops and some refugees on the road fleeing or getting straffed, or maybe civilians caught up in city battles or even waiting at the train station

 

[Currahee Chris]

There's no way I'd buy any- just no interest whatsoever.

I almost look at civilian figures in the same light as diorama pieces. I agree that they could be used to make a terrific dio but after awhile, if I am spending money on toy soldiers and money on diorama pieces then am I even still collecting toy soldiers anymore??

if any of you guys out there are interested, I have some contact information for a gentleman who does civilians- not KC quality of course but they will work. He also does tank crewmen- halfsies figures. PM if you want some contact info.

 

[Currahee Chris]

I can just imagine KC releasing their next dispatch:

"And riding next to his father in the horse drawn wagon is little Andres" This cute little set is meant to portray the strife and anguish of the peoples of the Low Countries but, even though they are in summer clothing fashonable in Normandy in 1944, there is no reason this set couldn't work for the Bulge or even the siege of Russia. The only limit is the collector's imagination."

Even I don't have that much imagination,

How would any of the companies go about cataloging this? DD10x or WS11x? Would they release them as their own line perhaps? Or perhaps include them in the next batch of scenic pieces- probably moreso the answer.

I just gotta think that someone out there can look around in curio shops or what not- even possibly train shops and find some civilian figures and paint them up and make them work.

 

[redhugh]

I can just imagine KC releasing their next dispatch:

"And riding next to his father in the horse drawn wagon is little Andres" This cute little set is meant to portray the strife and anguish of the peoples of the Low Countries but, even though they are in summer clothing fashonable in Normandy in 1944, there is no reason this set couldn't work for the Bulge or even the siege of Russia. The only limit is the collector's imagination."

Even I don't have that much imagination,

How would any of the companies go about cataloging this? DD10x or WS11x? Would they release them as their own line perhaps? Or perhaps include them in the next batch of scenic pieces- probably moreso the answer.

I just gotta think that someone out there can look around in curio shops or what not- even possibly train shops and find some civilian figures and paint them up and make them work.

"And riding next to Candy in the horse drawn wagon is buxom Crystal " This cute little set is meant to portray the strife and anguish of the pretty peoples of the Low Countries but, even though they are in beach wear fashonable in Normandy in 1944, there is no reason this set couldn't work for the Bulge or even the siege of Russia. The only limit is the collector's imagination."

 

[thebritfarmer]

I believe Verlinden offer some civilian figures and of course there is Preiser that have a small range of civilian figures.

You really feel strongly about this huh Chris LOL

I guess it would be a way to introduce members spouses into model collecting. If a large enough civilian series was made it could work as a stand alone collection assuming the interest was there.

Britains made plenty of civilian items years ago. These are some of the most popular and also most expensive items to collect. Also the farm range introduced in the 1920's is still going strong to this very day.

 

[Beaufighter]

I would purchase a civilian set(s) for my dioramas! As for a marketing name for the set..."CASUALTIES OF WAR" is simple and it works.

Happy Collecting,
Beaufighter

 

[Currahee Chris]

You really feel strongly about this huh Chris LOL

God Bless RH- He's a fun guy and has added a great amount of commentary to the TFF. For a spell there, I had to wonder if Gambale hadn't figured out his password and logged on in an alter ego disguise.

No, I agree completely that civies could work quite well with any range- essentially, the Egyptian line is mostly civies, Dickens was as well of course- even SOHK- arguably the best line out there (IC being the close competition). I just know when metal figures average $25 pop a figure, I just cannot see me spending any money on civies- but again, that is just me. Britains is tackling the peticoat line- that could certainly work with some of the KC periods as well. I often clamor for Roman citizenry. Even some Middle Easterners for my SF line would work for a Baghdad market place.

I just don't see it being a viable business option for KC. I also think it potentially sets KC (or anyone else for that matter) up for some severe public scorn (Gestapo Arrest controversy anyone?) that just makes civies too dangerous to tackle.

 

[tdubel]

I want to see K&C make a Sherlock Holmes Hansom Cab set since I can never seem to win the Trophy version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I like certain civies, ie, Durbar, Holmes, Dickens, Circus, Lord of the Rings(guess that really doesn't count)

Just my tuppence worth. (did i spell this right??)

TD

 

[GJB22]

Did anyone mention that when you buy a Figarti building, it comes with a civilian figure?

 

[Rob]

I want to see K&C make a Sherlock Holmes Hansom Cab set since I can never seem to win the Trophy version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I like certain civies, ie, Durbar, Holmes, Dickens, Circus, Lord of the Rings(guess that really doesn't count)

Just my tuppence worth. (did i spell this right??)

TD

A Victorian range would be nice,excluding of course one MR J Ripper!!!!

 

[thebritfarmer]

A Victorian range would be nice,excluding of course one MR J Ripper!!!!

Streets of Old Victorian England

Plenty of possibilities there as well.

Horse drawn vehicles, shop facades, house facades, gas lamps, shop owners and paraphenalia to go along with.

 

[Rob]

Streets of Old Victorian England

Plenty of possibilities there as well.

Horse drawn vehicles, shop facades, house facades, gas lamps, shop owners and paraphenalia to go along with.

Street urchins,pickpockets,'Ladies of the night',drunks...so many to choose from in darkest Victorian London!

Rob

 

[Harrytheheid]

Street urchins,pickpockets,'Ladies of the night',drunks...so many to choose from in darkest Victorian London!

Rob

Hmmm.....could double for modern day Aberdeen......