How come no Mac or Vinegar Joe? (1 Viewer)

[Currahee Chris]

Does anyone know why we haven't seen a MacArthur or Vinegar Joe Stillwell figure yet? Just curious if anyone has any insight. Have anything to do with their estates?

 

[jazzeum]

I'm not sure it really fits into the Iwo Jima theme although I could see MacArthur. Stilwell was China based for the most part.

 

[Currahee Chris]

I'm not sure it really fits into the Iwo Jima theme although I could see MacArthur. Stilwell was China based for the most part.

Sure, I can see that for Vinegar Joe- just never understood why no Mac. I have a feeling there may be some legal issues with potentially issuing a figure of him.

It would be pretty cool if for the WW1 line we get a Capt Patton, a Lt Col Eisenhower and a Col Mac- not to mention BlackJack!!

 

[binder001]

I think Andy addressed the "liscensed likeness" situation some time back. Note carefully that the Limited Edition Sherman refers to "a general", I don't think the "P-word" is used, even though we all know who is depicted. I know that the Patton family is quite protective of GSPs image, I imagine some of the other families are too.

I agree that a "tank brigade major" and "his executive officer" would be interesting in the WW1 line as would a "colonel from the 42nd Division".

Gary

 

[Capitolron]

I think Andy can work around those estate issues like he did with the recent BB SL Set.

 

[OldCelt]

I think it was diferent theatre?
I believe that MacArthur had the So.East Pacific Command. SEAPAC. While Nimitz had Western Pacific Command, Which included Iwo Jima.