Do you think K and C should revive Vietnam? (2 Viewers)

[Sgtkillroy1944]

I was thinking it'd be cool for king and country to bring back there vietnam series

so i pulled a vote

 

[Rob]

I'd be interested to hear what our US members think of this, would it sell big do you think? I'm afraid modern War holds no interest for me, but I' sure many would like to see it.

Rob

 

[lancer]

Have almost no intrest in post-Korean conflicts from a collecting perspective. -- Al

 

[IONA]

I would love to see gunships with machinegunners hanging out the sides covering the marines^&cool
Scott

 

[Mitch]

Not for me
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

No interest for me. It was a divisive period in our country's history and it's best to leave certain things alone. Now, you can say that the Civil War was divisive but VN happened less than 50 years ago.

 

[Currahee Chris]

the 113 family is an American military staple. Probably second only to the Sherman in durability/diversity. A roomate of mine ran over a landmine in Desert Storm and it blew up right under his driver hatch- he got out just fine.

Not sure I'd collect as a line but would definately snatch up a 113 or two and slip into my baghdad durbar display^&grin

 

[Currahee Chris]

No interest for me. It was a divisive period in our country's history and it's best to leave certain things alone. Now, you can say that the Civil War was divisive but VN happened less than 50 years ago.

a lot of people collect toy soldiers to honor relatives/friends etc- no reason why Nam shouldn't be viewed any differently just because it might ruffle someones feathers. It's the collector's collection, good bad or indifferent, I wouldn't be caught dead with LAH figures but that's just me.

 

[4th Hussar]

VN brings back memories of lost friends. It was not a good war for my generation. I still will not knowingly buy anything associated with or produced by Viet Nam.

 

[Currahee Chris]

FWIW- I passed on this line back in 2000 simply because I couldn't afford to launch another front. I have since purchased 1:18th scale Nam figures that keep me satisfied. At the prices of today's current figures, I am not so sure this line would ever make it past the planning stage.

Again, I'd be in for a 113 but beyond that, funds are just too tight. A huey would also be a no brainer- would definately buy is price wasn't too crazy.

Here's some pictures from Louis's house- sorry about the poor quality. His Nam dio was my favorite of his entire collection- save maybe Gordon's Khartoum by JJD.

Not sure how the guy with the injured foot made it up to the roof!!

 

[Currahee Chris]

VN brings back memories of lost friends. It was not a good war for my generation. I still will not knowingly buy anything associated with or produced by Viet Nam.

I can certainly appreciate the position of your generation. After all, my grandfather's WW2 medals were very well worn when I inherited them (not sure he got anything in Korea) but his Nam medals and ribbons were still sealed in the boxes he received them in when he was awarded them in the late 60's. Spoke volumes to me. I have never opened them in respect to him.

That being said, the Nam veterans I served with were the most squared away, professional individuals I have ever encountered in any working endeavor in my life. When I hear "Nam" I remember my times with them, the numerous lessons (sometimes quite painful {sm4}) they taught me and it brings back nothing but happy memories of better days. Nothing was more awe-inspiring watching CSM Fitzpatrick (My Currahee SMAJ) saunter by with his 1st Cav Nam combat patch, CIB, Ranger tab, Drill Sgt pumpkin etc.

Then there was SSG Johnson with the 173rd Airborne......

and then Gunny's McNutt and Druckemiller who changed teams and left the Corps to come to the Army.

These guys all very much shaped the man I am today. They were as positive a role model as any late teen could ever hope for.

 

[nysoldiers]

Maybe as a very limited edition with an M113 and a five or six man patrol....
100 to 200 sets might sell.

 

[Doughboy]

I would not buy the series (not for political reasons, just don't have the interest). I've worked with and talked with many Vietnam veterans (had several teachers in high school who served in Vietnam) and none of them seemed like they took pride in the fact that they served or even cared to remember Vietnam. I just don't imagine it being a big seller, the war is not associated with victory over here the way that WW2 is.

 

[Louis Badolato]

A resouding YES!!!! for me. I have a lot of good friends who are Vietnam Vets, like my buddy Rick Spinelli (in my wedding party - two tours in Vietnam), Doug Luna (a major collector from the left coast), and our good friend Chuck Harris. I think its about time we treated our Vietnam and Korean War veterans as well as the veterans from other, more popular wars, and commemorated their courage and sacrafices in our collections along side WWI, WWII and Gulf War veterans.

 

[Northgate Woods]

Guys,
I am in, if it went Aussie. ^&grin Just think of the M113 family of vehicles. M113A1 with the T50 turret, FSV with the Saladin 76mm turret, the mortar vehicle, the fitters track, the command vehicle, etc. and don't forget the magnificent CENTURION Tank with its dozer version, bridgelayer and ARV recovery vehicle.
I'm beginning to sound like John Gambale.
Even though Vietnam isn't really a long range Military history yet (only 40 years ago) it has a huge range (both US and Oz) of Armour and figures that could be made. Would it sell? Well thats the sixty four million dollar question.
I too would also like to see the Iraeli Wars with its vast array of Armour, but this too may be to young as to be considered Military History from a TS point of view.
We can only wait patiently.^&grin
Cheers Howard

 

[Vezzolf]

I would not buy the series (not for political reasons, just don't have the interest). I've worked with and talked with many Vietnam veterans (had several teachers in high school who served in Vietnam) and none of them seemed like they took pride in the fact that they served or even cared to remember Vietnam. I just don't imagine it being a big seller, the war is not associated with victory over here the way that WW2 is.

I must agree.....I would not buy this series...and I don't think many Vietnam Vets care to remember a war which was extremely controversial....Without direction or purpose........Certainly a bad time and sentiment in US History.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Not interested
That was a political war

 

[Northgate Woods]

I must agree.....I would not buy this series...and I don't think many Vietnam Vets care to remember a war which was extremely controversial....Without direction or purpose........Certainly a bad time and sentiment in US History.

Frank,
You must remember that politicians start wars but soliders fight them and try and finish them. I think all combat vets who fort in their countries uniforms under their countries flag should be PROUD. It was a disgraceful war but that was not the fault of the combatants, but the bloody politicians.
I punched out a Uni student at that time for spitting on my uniform and I ordered a colour party guard, of which I was the party commander to fix bayonets and protect the colours during a student anti war demostration. Nobody was going to destroy my Regiments and Australian Colours. Didn't do my military career that much good at the time but gave me a warm feeling inside.
Vietnam was not a good conflict but from a TS point of view it as I posted before had a great range of AFVs and I for one would collect in multiples.
Cheers Howard

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I must agree.....I would not buy this series...and I don't think many Vietnam Vets care to remember a war which was extremely controversial....Without direction or purpose........Certainly a bad time and sentiment in US History.

Was Vietnam not a war fighting the spread of communism ?
WWII ended with victory for the Allies. So why do so many Germans sell? They lost quite badly leaving their country in total ruin. ^&confuse

 

[jazzeum]

It seems that many think that it was, as Howard put it, a "disgraceful war" and as others have put it a political war (although all wars are about politics in essence) and I think that's the reason why, at the moment, the No-s outweigh the Yes-ses.

For what it's worth, Andy has said in the past that he's not interested in re-visiting the range although that doesn't mean he won't :wink2: