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[OldCelt]

As with all the rest of you new lines are soooo interesting. Howsomeevr I for one am still playing catch up with the Rev war and Napoleonics. So that een the thought of a great new line gives my wallet the willies!
I have a working mans budget and the kids come first put that together with a deep sporan and short arms?? and well there you go..
But we can dream can't we!
O.C.

 

[Harrytheheid]

The only Korean War items that have been, or are likely to be a sales success are those based on M.A.S.H.

Maybe our American friends can advise. Is there any reason why certain K&C WW2 GI sets can't be used to depict the Korean conflict?

 

[Tex]

Not that I know of, at least not for the early part of the war. I have to say, though, that this is not my area of expertise; don't take my word for it.

 

[kingtoot]

Hi Guys,

Re recent suggestions for K&C to do “Korean War”...like some of you I’m also interested in it but...I don’t think it would be all that commercial, sorry!

There’s a ton of battles and campaigns that I’m also very partial to...The Fall of Singapore...The English Civil War...Custer’s Last Stand...and on it goes. The easy part of this process is suggesting or coming up with an idea...the hard bit, that’s much more difficult, is trying to decide what will ultimately be successful. Take a couple of examples...a couple of years ago we “redid” our Iwo Jima Marines...our first series had been reasonably successful so, we thought, this second series should do even better...much improved sculpting and more realistic painting. At the same time lots of collectors, especially in the US, were saying “Yeah, US Marines in action...great!” But, sad to say it’s been a slow mover...not a total disaster...just disappointing considering the amount of time...effort and money we put into its development. If you don’t believe me look at what happened to Figarti’s US Marines...virtually all of them discounted to half price!!! Now don’t get your hopes up...K&C don’t discount...

Here’s the main problem...collectors get all enthusiastic about their own particular pet idea...And often they imagine that lots of other collectors will love it too. Alas and alack! It’s not always that simple. Here at K&C we try and look objectively at all proposals...yours...mine...ours...in order to determine how best to please and appeal to the majority of collectors...Not just in America but all over the world. Another point to ponder is that many of the ideas put forward on this Forum are purely “American” and may not always have the same appeal outside of the 50 states. I suppose that’s to be expected because most of the members are American and it is a US based forum.

But it’s a crucial point worth considering. Now having said all of this I do realize I have been known to change my mind on occasion and go back and relook at a subject that I may have neglected or rejected first time round.

To be honest Brad, I don’t recall ever saying “I would never do World War One”...But I’m sure I did say that I wasn’t ready or able to do it before because of other commitments at that time. However as far as “The Frozen Chosin” is concerned I’ll have to pass on it for the moment...

Best wishes and happy collecting!

Andy C.

P.S. Not many Americans know that British Royal Marines played a part in the retreat from the Chosin Reservoir. Back in the early 70’s, when I did my basic training at CTCRM (Commando Training Centre Royal Marines) at Lympstone in Devon we had a troop called “Chosin Troop”. It was for those Marine recruits who had been injured or “back-squadded” and needed more time to complete their commando training.

Have you seen the Figarti U.S. Marines? No wonder they are being discounted. They make great vehicles but their figures are not that good. Maybe one figure out of every set is a keeper. Same for their Korean stuff so far. A Frozen Chosin series with U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines then, sounds good to me! Let's get it started.

 

[RAMC]

My brother passed through CTCRM at Lympstone in the mid 70's before going on to serve 9yrs in 42 & 45 Commando. I hope Andy didn't know him as he probably still owes him money!
Come to think of it, thats probably why Andys taking revenge on my bank balance now!

 

[OldCelt]

My brother passed through CTCRM at Lympstone in the mid 70's before going on to serve 9yrs in 42 & 45 Commando. I hope Andy didn't know him as he probably still owes him money!
Come to think of it, thats probably why Andys taking revenge on my bank balance now!

Don't take it personal Andy's not after your bank balance. Any old bank balance will do!
AS for future sets I'm still looking for the Red Cross Girlies passing out the coffee and do-nuts from the back of any old truck.
O.C.

 

[Harrytheheid]

AS for future sets I'm still looking for the Red Cross Girlies passing out the coffee and do-nuts from the back of any old truck.
O.C.

OC,
That would make a really nice and versatile set, only they would be passing out coffee and doughnuts to our American Allies, and tea and jam sandwiches to the Brits.
See, I also can insist on strict accuracy when the mood takes me....LOL

 

[OldCelt]

OC,
That would make a really nice and versatile set, only they would be passing out coffee and doughnuts to our American Allies, and tea and jam sandwiches to the Brits.
See, I also can insist on strict accuracy when the mood takes me....LOL

Tea and jellie sandies yum!

 

[Harrytheheid]

Tea and jellie sandies yum!

Mmmmm.....nice.
I do like the idea of a set such as you've described.

 

[kingtoot]

Maybe our American friends can advise. Is there any reason why certain K&C WW2 GI sets can't be used to depict the Korean conflict?

The main reason not to use existing K&C figures for any Korean War depictions is that collectors just need more to collect! Besides, the Frozen Chosin Marine Corps uniforms and colors would be different from WW2 ETO stuff.

 

[Harrytheheid]

The main reason not to use existing K&C figures for any Korean War depictions is that collectors just need more to collect! Besides, the Frozen Chosin Marine Corps uniforms and colors would be different from WW2 ETO stuff.

Oh, I didn't realise that. Thanks Kingtoot. Guess I'll have to buy an Osprey book or obtain some other source of info. I thought that only a few years after WW2, the uniforms and equipment would be much the same ??? Hmmmm......Food for thought.