K&C and World War 1 (1 Viewer)

[Jack]

I think that it may well be a situation where collectors will benefit from the number of companies looking to mark the centenary with releases. It would be hard to imagine that K&C will go hard with WW1 aircraft given the quality offerings available from Jenkins. The TG Rumpler was perhaps indicative of that company's understanding that there was little point doing the conventional release of a Camel or Fokker Triplane so collectors were treated to a two seater. Although not a WW1 release, the recent release of a Japanese tank again shows that there are opportunities for manufacturers to take the road less travelled.

The importance of the centenary and the number of companies competing for our dollars will, I am certain, ensure that we will see some real diversity in the ranges avaliable. Just look at the WW1 armour releases from Jenkins. Nothing too conventional there. It will be interesting to see when and how K&C approach it. Western Front Tommies, which WB has done so well, or some behind the lines figures, or the assassination in 1914 or ... or ...? It will be a challenge as a collector to decide whether to purchase releases as they appear or save collecting dollars for a future release that may or may not arrive.

Interesting times!

 

[Rob]

Excellent post Jack. It's great to see the momentum in releases building already as head towards next year, can't wait to see which way K&C go in relation to WW1 but I'm sure we will be in for some surprises along the way. And I also agree re the Jap tank, this is good to see and I wonder if we may see more of the Pacific from TG.

Rob

I think that it may well be a situation where collectors will benefit from the number of companies looking to mark the centenary with releases. It would be hard to imagine that K&C will go hard with WW1 aircraft given the quality offerings available from Jenkins. The TG Rumpler was perhaps indicative of that company's understanding that there was little point doing the conventional release of a Camel or Fokker Triplane so collectors were treated to a two seater. Although not a WW1 release, the recent release of a Japanese tank again shows that there are opportunities for manufacturers to take the road less travelled.

The importance of the centenary and the number of companies competing for our dollars will, I am certain, ensure that we will see some real diversity in the ranges avaliable. Just look at the WW1 armour releases from Jenkins. Nothing too conventional there. It will be interesting to see when and how K&C approach it. Western Front Tommies, which WB has done so well, or some behind the lines figures, or the assassination in 1914 or ... or ...? It will be a challenge as a collector to decide whether to purchase releases as they appear or save collecting dollars for a future release that may or may not arrive.

Interesting times!

 

[aujj65]

Someone mentioned earlier in this thread that Andy had mentioned doing 1914 Brits, here's a glossy set I would just love to see K&C do;

Some nice figures and equipment you have there Rob, I assume these are part of your TAW collection. ^&cool

Jeff

 

[lancer]

I think that it may well be a situation where collectors will benefit from the number of companies looking to mark the centenary with releases. It would be hard to imagine that K&C will go hard with WW1 aircraft given the quality offerings available from Jenkins. The TG Rumpler was perhaps indicative of that company's understanding that there was little point doing the conventional release of a Camel or Fokker Triplane so collectors were treated to a two seater. Although not a WW1 release, the recent release of a Japanese tank again shows that there are opportunities for manufacturers to take the road less travelled.

The importance of the centenary and the number of companies competing for our dollars will, I am certain, ensure that we will see some real diversity in the ranges avaliable. Just look at the WW1 armour releases from Jenkins. Nothing too conventional there. It will be interesting to see when and how K&C approach it. Western Front Tommies, which WB has done so well, or some behind the lines figures, or the assassination in 1914 or ... or ...? It will be a challenge as a collector to decide whether to purchase releases as they appear or save collecting dollars for a future release that may or may not arrive.

Interesting times!

Great idea about the Archduke's assassination, Jack. Hard to find a more pivotal event for our world in the last 100 years and one that is ideally suited to the KC treatment with all the colorful uniforms and vehicles. -- Al

 

[Jack]

Great idea about the Archduke's assassination, Jack. Hard to find a more pivotal event for our world in the last 100 years and one that is ideally suited to the KC treatment with all the colorful uniforms and vehicles. -- Al

Al

It may well not prove financially viable but the assassination would be an opportunity to release some generic 1914 era civilians to line the route. Civilian figures are a really valuable addition to a collection and they might well suit the much discussed cheaper range. Look at how regularly the refugee figures appear in dioramas on the Forum.

Jack

 

[lancer]

Al

It may well not prove financially viable but the assassination would be an opportunity to release some generic 1914 era civilians to line the route. Civilian figures are a really valuable addition to a collection and they might well suit the much discussed cheaper range. Look at how regularly the refugee figures appear in dioramas on the Forum.

Jack

Really interesting you mention the civilian factor, Jack. I have a dio I want to put together with my many KC 1914 French marching off to war. What I don't have are WW1 era civilians to represent the French villagers sending them off to war. This addition would be much appreciated. -- Al

 

[Jack]

Really interesting you mention the civilian factor, Jack. I have a dio I want to put together with my many KC 1914 French marching off to war. What I don't have are WW1 era civilians to represent the French villagers sending them off to war. This addition would be much appreciated. -- Al

Al

It is just that kind of scene which screams out for a range of civilians. I have no idea how popular they would be but they do seem a really interesting possibility particularly for 2014. 'Generic' clothing (whatever that might mean) painted in different colours would have a number of applications.

Perhaps there might be some photographs in a few days of a German monoplane to attract your interest!

Jack

 

[lancer]

Al

It is just that kind of scene which screams out for a range of civilians. I have no idea how popular they would be but they do seem a really interesting possibility particularly for 2014. 'Generic' clothing (whatever that might mean) painted in different colours would have a number of applications.

Perhaps there might be some photographs in a few days of a German monoplane to attract your interest!

Jack

Now THAT sounds really intriguing. You have my attention.:wink2:^&grin -- Al

 

[Rob]

Some nice figures and equipment you have there Rob, I assume these are part of your TAW collection. ^&cool

Jeff

Thanks Jeff (sorry for delayed reply but have just survived that half Marathon I was telling you about!:salute: Yes mate they are part of my TAW collection. Such a shame they went under, superb items they made.

Cheers

Rob

 

[waynepoo]

Here are a couple of Great War items I'd like K&C to do....:wink2:
Wayne.

 

[Rob]

Here are a couple of Great War items I'd like K&C to do....:wink2:
Wayne.

Well said that man!:salute::

Rob

 

[Rob]

Or;

 

[waynepoo]

Or;

Yes, also well said. :wink2:
Wayne.

 

[Rob]

Yes, also well said. :wink2:
Wayne.

As you've said before my friend, tanks, guns, figures, vehicles.......its all good!:salute::

Rob

 

[Isandlwana]

JJD has certainly cornered both the "landships" and aircraft markets and, in my opinion, unsurpassably so. Therefore there would seem little mileage in producing anything similar other than extremely limited edition products for K&C diehards.

FL's entry into the Great War market is welcome if a little awkward for those operating on a strict budget but the initial pictures indicate something truly special emerging.

If what I read on here is correct then K&C are moving first to 1914. However, as has been mentioned already, why not Gallipoli. I see similarities with the first wave of Real West Native American figures. These figures received a new lease of life when the new Custer line was announced and perhaps a Gallipoli range would allow those with Turkish figures from the ALH range to consider using them for another conflict.

As a consumer it is always welcome to own figures that can be adapted to more than one theatre.

 

[Rob]

JJD has certainly cornered both the "landships" and aircraft markets and, in my opinion, unsurpassably so. Therefore there would seem little mileage in producing anything similar other than extremely limited edition products for K&C diehards.

FL's entry into the Great War market is welcome if a little awkward for those operating on a strict budget but the initial pictures indicate something truly special emerging.

If what I read on here is correct then K&C are moving first to 1914. However, as has been mentioned already, why not Gallipoli. I see similarities with the first wave of Real West Native American figures. These figures received a new lease of life when the new Custer line was announced and perhaps a Gallipoli range would allow those with Turkish figures from the ALH range to consider using them for another conflict.

As a consumer it is always welcome to own figures that can be adapted to more than one theatre.

Yes that's a good point re the Turks. I am very pleased indeed K&C may be about to enter 1914, but if they were to do Gallipoli that too would open up a whole new front for me. If this were the case I would love to see British troops as well as Anzacs. The way the releases are going I can see me dabbling in a little bit of everything. For instance that new JJ Schneider Tank with riders, it's so good I can see me buying it just for a stand alone scene.

Time will tell and I will be a good boy and be patient, but seeing what JJ, Britains, FL are doing I just can't wait to see where K&C go next too.

Its my 50th next year and my wonderful better half has promised me a return to the Western front (and Normandy too). So with that and all these releases it's going to be a superb year.....I don't even care about hitting 50!!:salute::

Rob

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Some nice figures and equipment you have there Rob, I assume these are part of your TAW collection. ^&cool

Jeff.....

Hi Rob and Jeff,

I also love the TAW WW1 Artillery sets....pitty that they are no longer in production and although others are considering launching sets..Let us see.....
Artillery was the most advanced and highly complex art of war......and our friends manufacturers should consider that.....
These are some of my TAW that I would love to see in production again!!

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Maybe JJD will come up with great heavy artillery soon then it will be left to K&C to catch up.......they had a good start with the Germans and Turks but then cooled away!!!!!

 

[Rob]

Maybe JJD will come up with great heavy artillery soon then it will be left to K&C to catch up.......they had a good start with the Germans and Turks but then cooled away!!!!!

Smashing pics AC! Really nice. I just loved collecting TAW , they were the reason I started going to the London show long before I discovered K&C. I would love it if someone got the company going again and produced such class WW1 glossy releases once more.

Rob

 

[yeoman]

Watch the Yeomanry Miniatures thread for TAW news next year.

Yeoman

Smashing pics AC! Really nice. I just loved collecting TAW , they were the reason I started going to the London show long before I discovered K&C. I would love it if someone got the company going again and produced such class WW1 glossy releases once more.

Rob