Got My Russians (1 Viewer)

[gk5717]

What can I say, everything I expected, with the vehicles the most impressive.
I kinda think the Russian T-34 could be K&C,s best tank to date.
The rocket launcher is up there too.
OK now to look for that part time job.
Gary

 

[jazzeum]

I'm picking up 3 sets from George next week: the T 34, the Rocket Launcher and the tank riders so I'm looking forward to that.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I'm getting all the Russian sets from George. I was really impressed by the T34 when Andy let us have a sneak peak at the NY Symposium. I can't wat to get my hands on the rocket launcher.

 

[victory]

OOO'....the debt.

 

[jazzeum]

I just picked up 4 sets of the Russians from George this morning. And I'm telling you, they're all fabulous. Really good. But I have the highest praise for the rocket launcher. That is really impressive and big. The tank rider set is also pretty darn good, although they can be used for other than tank riders. This just gets very high marks from me. Also, the rocket launcher comes with a Berlin sign that is just so realistic looking, it's amazing; full shot of holes. It's really quite fantastic. The whole Berlin series is really quite amazing.

 

[Flammenpanzer]

I only got the tank so far I have a lot of catching up to do.

 

[victory]

Flammenpanzer you aren't the only one. I am looking forward to getting these but want to make sure I get some of the older sets on my wants list before I move on.
So Louis, are you held to secrecy with these 'sneak peeks' you get in your yearly Symposium? Can we look forward to hearing whats unveiled in your next Symposium?

 

[Louis Badolato]

You can come to my next symposium, and report back for everyone. If you can't come, you can expect a full report on the forum as soon as it happens. The next true N.Y. Syposium will be in March, 2006, the weekend after the West Coaster, but we are having a mini-symposium in honor of Doug Stork and Bruce Whitman this coming Friday (June 17th). Anyone in the New York area this Friday who would like to join us should let me know.

 

[jazzeum]

I had the pleasure of talking to Doug the other day and meeting him today at the Hasbrouck Heights show so I'm looking forward to the dinner Louis is graciously hosting this coming Friday. I don't recall seeing the Katyusha at the symposium but did see the King Tiger and the T-34 plus the Berlin tenement. Although it was great to get a sneak peek (and they were and are truly impressive), there's nothing like taking the time to hold it in your hands, feel it and inspect it.

 

[Doug Stork]

Went To Hasbrouck Heights Show To Get My Russian Sets From George Today Too The T-34 Is A Impressve Piece Especially With The Tank Riders And Nina Directing Traffic I Had The Pleasure Of Meeting Brad And His Son There As Well AND ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SAY HOW EXCITED AND HONORED I AM OF THE INVITATION TO LOUIS' BADOLATO'S CLUB AND DINNER FRIDAY THE 17TH
Doug

 

[VIRIATO]

How long do these series tipically take to be retired? I'm getting other items at the moment, before I «hit» Berlin so some sophisticated ( ? ) planning will have to take place...


Bye,
Paulo

 

[Louis Badolato]

Paulo,

There is no set time. A lot depends on how the figure is selling, and whether Andy has ideas for a similar piece that will upgrade the set to be retired. Andy is fond of round numbers, and usually orders sets produced in increments of 500. I believe most sets today have production runs of 1,000. A really popular piece like the second Wittman Tiger, or the 88mm gun was probably produced to 1,500. Pieces that don't sell well are not produced beyond the original run of 500 or less. And then of course, there are the limited edition sets, which Andy has produced to 200 sets (1991 Gulf War Marines) 350 sets (Napoleonics) or 500 sets (Arnhem, the Axis leaders, the new Stug). When Andy was first experimenting in Polystone, and with the Winter stuff, there were very small runs of as little as 10 sets (the Winter Sherman, the Winter T34), 100 sets (the Winter Tiger, Winter StuG III, Winter Kubelwagon) or 200 sets (First Wittman Tiger, StuG III, Panther, Ambush Panther). For most of todays sets the average would be 1000 in a production run. I hope this answers your question.

Warmest regards,

Louis

 

[VIRIATO]

Many thanks Louis. I get a clearer picture now.


Best regards,
Paulo