Falklands anniversity (1 Viewer)

[graycap]

Thirty years ago British Paras and Royal Marines were landing in the Falklands, an event that seems to have passed the model soldier community by. I realise a Falklands "range" is a "no-no", but perhaps Andy (as an ex Royal Marine) might think about adding a Falklands figure to the collectors club range at some stage.

 

[rossim1]

This would be a great range to do, why is it a no no? Not sure if andy could make all those surrendering argies, prob run out of paint.

 

[Rob]

Here's to the Royal Marines and all servicemen and women who liberated the Falkland Islands thirty years ago.

Rob

 

[BHogan]

I think a Falklands War range would be great!
Brendan

 

[Mitch]

I echo what rob said about our servicemen who fought and died in crappy conditions. not a big fan of modern stuff but, a falklands range of brits para's and commando's would get my vote. Agree about some being done as a CC figure it would also test the popularity of the range
Mitch

 

[Blowtorch]

might think about adding a Falklands figure to the collectors club range at some stage.

I'm in

 

[Sentaapua]

No doubt would I dive in a Falklands series. I don't see why should it be a "no-no", it was a conflict that occured 30 years ago, and regardless to the ongoing politics that surround it, it would be a fair and honest tribute to all those who fought there on both sides! If K&C wants a low-risk approch, I would suggest like others already did bellow a CC figure to start (it will be a hit IMHO), pointing clearly towards the possibility of producing a small, limited time new range.

 

[Jack]

Has any company ever done a provisional 'pre-order' on a range to test interest? I suppose it would show a certain lack of confidence in your own product and it would have the added difficulty of compelling a company to accept money for a product which may or may not go ahead. I find a related problem with surveys - I would probably tick yes to a Falklands War range in a Forum survey, but when it came to buying it, there may well be ten things in front of it. Even if I bought it, it might be a purchase made eighteen months after release.

 

[graycap]

Glad that there are others on the forum who are supportive of either Collector Club Falkland figures or even a range of figures covering the conflict.

The reason why I originally regarded such a series as a "no-no" was its probable lack of interest in the key US market.

Although its perhaps not a fair comparioson but a friend of mine who collects 1/6 figures recently drew my attention to the fact that Dragon are producing a 30th Anniversary 1/6 commemorative range. Their announced figures so far are;
1. Col "H" Jones
2. SAS operator
3. Royal Marines GPMG gunner
4. Para Sniper

So perhaps out there, there IS a market for Falklands figures.

 

[Wraith]

I'm in x multiples (not surprisingly!)