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[lancer]

Brad, as usual we agree, I,m a WW1 guy but at $255, I,ll pass!
Gary

Yeah, I liked it too, but the price means no purchase. -- Al

 

[Mitch]

I wonder with the awning if this means tables and chairs are to follow as its crying out for something like a map table etc.

The price is a bit high but, it looks a big piece
Mitch

 

[Warlord 1]

Totally agree with your posts. Price is getting out of hand. Harry New Year. Larry.

 

[jazzeum]

Mitch,

I agree it looks like a nice piece -- no argument from me there -- but.....

 

[Mitch]

Jazzeum...

No arguments from me but, I think, sadly, this is a sign of the times. I fear for the price of the Jagdtiger if this is the price for this set
Mitch

 

[lancer]

Jazzeum...

No arguments from me but, I think, sadly, this is a sign of the times. I fear for the price of the Jagdtiger if this is the price for this set
Mitch

Good, if depressing, point. I fear the Jagdtiger, as much as I would love to have it, will be another non purchase because of the price. -- Al

 

[nysoldiers]

Only the crusaders for me on this release and I look forward to the additional Saracen Cavalry.
Of course I am still waiting for the new Napoleonic releases.

 

[Currahee Chris]

The standout pieces for me are the Kaisers staffwagon and the mounted crusade set. which, is probably the best piece that will be released in the german WWI range its excellent and looks a big piece. I don't really collect crusades but, the detail of that set is excellent.

Agree 100%. I think that Staffwagen is pretty huge- looking at it against the kaiser car that was first released. I think when people see it, they will see why it is priced the way it is. I guess.

 

[Mitch]

Lancer...

I may sound more worried than I am as I expect it to be around £250
Mitch

Good, if depressing, point. I fear the Jagdtiger, as much as I would love to have it, will be another non purchase because of the price. -- Al

 

[lancer]

Lancer...

I may sound more worried than I am as I expect it to be around £250
Mitch

That is my worry. Once prices went past $200 the chances of me purchasing an item become practically non-existant. I am trying to put together money for the snow Tiger but $250 is a non-starter for me. Just too much. -- Al

 

[Doughboy]

I would love the Staffwagon as well, it looks very interesting and it is one of the main reasons I love K&C so much, you just dont see stuff like this from other companies. I certainly couldn't drop 250 for it right now, but if I save up you never know...
Hopefully the fighting French will be next month, February is the traditional WW1 month and K&C has been known to release WW1 sets back to back so...

 

[MarkeytMaker]

The WW I vehicle is interesting but the price ($255), to put it as nicely I can, is daunting.

Not everyone will buy it therefore not everyones collection will look the same

 

[Mitch]

Thing is it might be the price it is but, that sums it up. Its not an SL its not limited in production so, it will be around for a while. Piggy banks out everyone
Mitch

 

[Cyber Field Marshall]

Happy New Year to all TREEFROGGERS!!! Well I must say 2011 has begun very quietly for me. Not many releases and no retirements. Thats probably good news however as I just picked up some of the older sets before price increases! I don't collect the WWI or desert ranges however the Crusaders look great and the British armoured car is certainly unique, probably my favourites of the bunch. I fear the price increases like some have mentioned. It definitely limits ( not stops) and makes me far more selective about my future purchases.
Personally I'm looking forward to the future 2011 dispatches when K&C gets into areas I'm more interested in collecting. I'm sure there's lots to look forward too!

 

[Gazza]

I like the British RR Armoured Car - I think it looks good. It is at $149; be interesting to see what the UK price is, as CS has a King Tiger for GBP145

The Spitfire looks good; the detailing underneath is a vast improvement on the Hurricane and I prefer it. Would though like to see some British pilots in the Hurricanes and Spitfires - after all it is the RAF series

Kaiser staff wagon is interesting - though looks a bit toy-ish to me and is expensive

The Knights are not great; the Knight on foot is $39; if that equates to GBP39 then for 6 quid more I can have an amazing FL Templar. The Spoils of War set is $109; again they are near FL prices and I would expect far more for my money.

No retirements = no surprise; got get those retro-price increases in

So the best piece for me is the RR Armoured Car.

Cheers

Gazza

 

[Mitch]

Gazza
Could not agree more with that comment
Mitch

''Would though like to see some British pilots in the Hurricanes and Spitfires - after all it is the RAF series''
Gazza

 

[Rob]

Happy New Year to all TREEFROGGERS!!! Well I must say 2011 has begun very quietly for me. Not many releases and no retirements. Thats probably good news however as I just picked up some of the older sets before price increases! I don't collect the WWI or desert ranges however the Crusaders look great and the British armoured car is certainly unique, probably my favourites of the bunch. I fear the price increases like some have mentioned. It definitely limits ( not stops) and makes me far more selective about my future purchases.
Personally I'm looking forward to the future 2011 dispatches when K&C gets into areas I'm more interested in collecting. I'm sure there's lots to look forward too!

Fully agree, this new British armoured Car looks right on the button. (As does the Grant).

Believe me, there are going to be some wicked Dispatches coming this year, I'm saving like a mad thing for Summer/late Summer

Rob

 

[Mitch]

I think a lot of WWII collectors may have secretly had a sigh of releif this will allow time to either catch up on backlists or, prepare for more to come as Rob says D-Day in 6 months or so and, Arnhem shortly.

The calm before the storm!!
Mitch

 

[Jagdpanther]

Andy mentioned WW1 Fighting French and Calvary at the end of last year so.... hopefully they are not to far ahead. My $200 or so will be going on the ME262 this month.

 

[Rob]

I think a lot of WWII collectors may have secretly had a sigh of releif this will allow time to either catch up on backlists or, prepare for more to come as Rob says D-Day in 6 months or so and, Arnhem shortly.

The calm before the storm!!
Mitch

Yes, and I think beyond D Day K&C will coming up with some releases that will surprise and delight collectors, its one of the things they do very well.

Rob