January Releases...anybody heard anything???? (1 Viewer)

[mikemiller1955]

any intel on the January releases...

I have not heard a thing...

they are usually posted on or around the middle of the month...I was expecting them yesterday...

I'm hoping for some Beja Warriors...a Drogoon and a Ranger's set...

anybody know anything...

 

[lancer]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Mannock SE-5 make it's appearence. -- Al

 

[Terp152]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Mannock SE-5 make it's appearence. -- Al

That would be something! I have a space reserved on the home aerodrome. Chris

 

[Obee]

Any more news of the 7 Years War Prussian Grenadiers???

John

 

[kogu]

Any more news of the 7 Years War Prussian Grenadiers???

John

I am with you, Obee,
the 7 Years War line by Jenkins currently is the most exciting news for me to start in 2012.
Looking forward to see them, but don't think they will be up until a little later, like sometime in spring.
Konrad

 

[wayne556517]

Can i say it without getting my head bitten off maybe the STUKA.....................^&grin

 

[villagehorse]

Just as well it's Christmas so I will keep nice, yes I would love to see a Stuka for you, please, please put Wayne out of his misery, give him his plane. Cheers, Robin.

Can i say it without getting my head bitten off maybe the STUKA.....................^&grin

 

[mafunzalo]

So this is what withdrawals feel like?

 

[lenswerks]

It's starting to look like there will be no releases for Jan., but a mid-Jan. announcement for Feb releases. Anyone heard any news?

Donnie

 

[samwise II]

Besides no entries on January releases at present, anyone know anything regarding a 2012 calendar?

 

[mikemiller1955]

Besides no entries on January releases at present, anyone know anything regarding a 2012 calendar?

I don't know what's going on with the Jan releases...but the calendar is coming...and is usually given when Club sets are purchased from your dealer...I think...

 

[Combat]

I've heard secondhand that John has encountered some problems with Chinese customs. Having difficultly shipping. So maybe that is holding things up.

 

[45thdiv]

That would suck. I know he had problems with the Santa figure clearing customs in November. This could be a very sad thing if it is not resolved. Maybe we need to take up a "grease the palms of the customs official" collection for John. It worked that way in South America. Cost of doing business. I wonder if any other companies have been troubled by this?

 

[Combat]

That would suck. I know he had problems with the Santa figure clearing customs in November. This could be a very sad thing if it is not resolved. Maybe we need to take up a "grease the palms of the customs official" collection for John. It worked that way in South America. Cost of doing business. I wonder if any other companies have been troubled by this?

Yes, it sounds like a serious problem that is ongoing and difficult to resolve. So he probably hasn't announced anything new until it's worked out. Again, that's my understanding from someone other than John himself. So take it for what it's worth. But it's the first month since I started collecting his figures in 2006-07 that I can remember him not having a monthly release.

 

[45thdiv]

I think that you probably have the correct thoughts there even if not directly from John. I do know John had problems in November, from John himself, so I just hope it gets resolved soon. Has to be a real pain for him. He's trying to run a business and these sorts of hassles are never good.

Let's hope for a speedy resolution.

I guess on the bright side of things, February's announcement will be loaded with product.

Matthew

 

[Maj. Duncan Heyward]

Hi all, and wishing everyone a great 2012!

Last time I spoke to John he told me he was taking January off, to catch up with sculpting without having to take time out to manage a monthly release. I don't think there is anything to worry about re china customs. (other than the loss of Baron X)
Whilst I was as disappointed as the next collector, I am sure February releases will be hungrily anticipated! (Rangers please!) and it gives us a moment to consolidate, Adam and both added a few missing sets to our collections this month.

Roll on February!

 

[lancer]

I also had second-hand info that JJD had been having a "problem" with Chinese customs, to the tune that the whole shipment was all but written off. I understand that the Christmas figure was in this shipment along with a lot of dealer re-stocks. -- Al

 

[nysoldiers]

Disappointing but understandable. John needs some creative time and it gives us all a chance to catch up with our purchases. The SYW Prussians could be big bucks for me! new planes with pilots and"dogfight stands" will also challenge my hobby budget.
get to work John, we'll be waiting.

 

[marco55]

What's wrong with the Chinese customs,he has been shipping from there for years?Also what's with the Santa figure?
Mark

 

[lenswerks]

I ordered a few Osprey books to occupy myself while waiting.

Richthofen’s Circus’
SPA124 Lafayette Escadrille
Rossbach and Leuthen 1757 – Prussia’s Eagle Resurgent
The Ebro 1938
Isandlwana 1879 – The Great Zulu Victory
Somme 1 July 1916
Tomahawk And Musket - Due out January 24th
Landsknecht Solider 1486-1560

Donnie