King and country solidity (1 Viewer)

[Poppo]

I have to praise the KC toysoldiers solidity. Finishing my colonial diorama on a shelf, I let drop a KC waffen ss toysoldier on the carpet, and well, nothing, no chips, no brakings. In the past, another waffen ss fell down on the carpet and again, no damages. Sometimes, I think KC toysoldiers are too thick in their rifles and some other details, but, well, when they fall, this helps! And the painting quality is also very good for my experience.

 

[Lo1863]

I have to praise the KC toysoldiers solidity. Finishing my colonial diorama on a shelf, I let drop a KC waffen ss toysoldier on the carpet, and well, nothing, no chips, no brakings. In the past, another waffen ss fell down on the carpet and again, no damages. Sometimes, I think KC toysoldiers are too thick in their rifles and some other details, but, well, when they fall, this helps! And the painting quality is also very good for my experience.

I agree totally! I've actually dropped a K&C figure onto my hardwood floors before and experienced just some very minor damage that I was able to fix myself with some paint and a brush.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Rule #1 of Metal Toy Soldier Collecting: DO NOT DROP = Saves a lot of Grief ! {sm4}

Wayne

 

[Poppo]

I agree totally! I've actually dropped a K&C figure onto my hardwood floors before and experienced just some very minor damage that I was able to fix myself with some paint and a brush.

Same for me, just a little chip on the boot, easy to fix.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Sometimes, I think KC toysoldiers are too thick in their rifles and some other details, but, well, when they fall, this helps!

I don't mind a little oversized on swords...spears...bayonets...rifles...etc...
I play with my collection a lot...
and appreciate a sturdy figure...
I hate thin swords that bend...
cause they will eventually break...

 

[Lo1863]

I don't mind a little oversized on swords...spears...bayonets...rifles...etc...
I play with my collection a lot...
and appreciate a sturdy figure...
I hate thin swords that bend...
cause they will eventually break...

I completely agree with you! When I received my first K&C figure I did find it a little thick on the weapons and such, but I have to admit I prefer that to some extent now. Compared to my First Legion collection I have to handle those with much care. Some of my FL ACW figures with bayonets always make me nervous. Don't get my started on how high my blood pressure gets when removing them from their boxes. {sm5}

 

[Mark IV]

I completely agree with you! When I received my first K&C figure I did find it a little thick on the weapons and such, but I have to admit I prefer that to some extent now. Compared to my First Legion collection I have to handle those with much care. Some of my FL ACW figures with bayonets always make me nervous. Don't get my started on how high my blood pressure gets when removing them from their boxes. {sm5}

Andy, often uses this as a reason for the weapons on figures being the size they are and he is always looking to have product delivered problem free and also looking at long term display without breakages

Mark

 

[Terp152]

I agree totally! I've actually dropped a K&C figure onto my hardwood floors before and experienced just some very minor damage that I was able to fix myself with some paint and a brush.

{eek3}

 

[mikemiller1955]

John Jenkins is good about this too...the weapons are a little over sized...but don't break or bend...I have had trouble with other manufacturers making swords too thin...and after 3-4 un-bends...the metal has lost it's integrity and you know if you straighten it one more time...it will break off...so I just quit buying from those manufacturers...nothing worse than a guy shaking a nubbin of a weapon at his combatant in a diorama...

 

[King & Country]

John Jenkins is good about this too...the weapons are a little over sized...but don't break or bend...I have had trouble with other manufacturers making swords too thin...and after 3-4 un-bends...the metal has lost it's integrity and you know if you straighten it one more time...it will break off...so I just quit buying from those manufacturers...nothing worse than a guy shaking a nubbin of a weapon at his combatant in a diorama...

Hi Guys,
This is an excellent, very practical thread...especially about 'weapons' and the whole scale issue...

As some of you well know, there are some collectors (not so much here but on another Forum) that go on and on and on about the scale relationship between figures and weaponry and give manufacturers like K&C and JJD a regular going over about what they see as our faults and failures in this particular department...

Here's my two cents...First of all, I help make 'Toy Soldiers' that are meant to be handled, played with, displayed, unboxed and Re boxed and utilised in a dozen (at least) different ways by collectors and dealers in the four corners of the world.

I want our soldiers ( and other items) to travel often many thousands of miles and be transported by all manner of post offices, freight handlers and courier companies that may (or may not) always handle our precious packages with the care and attention they deserve.

And I want those soldiers when they arrive and are unwrapped to be in just as good condition as when they left our shops or warehouse.

I also want them to survive,whenever possible, the occasional accident by an unlucky collector (**** happens) or the grasping little fingers of a passing child or a clumsy adult...At the same time I want them to 'live' happily long and cherished lives in the collections of our collectors all over the world.

That's why we design and manufacture our figures and weapons the way we do...I don't want or need our figures to look like First Legion or William Britain's or Collectors Showcase or anyone else come to that matter...I want them to be recognised and appreciated as KING & COUNTRY pure and simple...
Strong, Sturdy & Reliable!

Best wishes and happy collecting,Andy.

 

[King & Country]

Hi Guys,
This is an excellent, very practical thread...especially about 'weapons' and the whole scale issue...

As some of you well know, there are some collectors (not so much here but on another Forum) that go on and on and on about the scale relationship between figures and weaponry and give manufacturers like K&C and JJD a regular going over about what they see as our faults and failures in this particular department...

Here's my two cents...First of all, I help make 'Toy Soldiers' that are meant to be handled, played with, displayed, unboxed and Re boxed and utilised in a dozen (at least) different ways by collectors and dealers in the four corners of the world.

I want our soldiers ( and other items) to travel often many thousands of miles and be transported by all manner of post offices, freight handlers and courier companies that may (or may not) always handle our precious packages with the care and attention they deserve.

And I want those soldiers when they arrive and are unwrapped to be in just as good condition as when they left our shops or warehouse.

I also want them to survive,whenever possible, the occasional accident by an unlucky collector (**** happens) or the grasping little fingers of a passing child or a clumsy adult...At the same time I want them to 'live' happily long and cherished lives in the collections of our collectors all over the world.

That's why we design and manufacture our figures and weapons the way we do...I don't want or need our figures to look like First Legion or William Britain's or Collectors Showcase or anyone else come to that matter...I want them to be recognised and appreciated as KING & COUNTRY pure and simple...
Strong, Sturdy & Reliable!

Best wishes and happy collecting,Andy.

Special thanks to UKsubs (Neil) for taking the time to share this post with all our friends over on the Hobby Bunker Forum...Way to go, Neil!
Andy.

 

[wwiibuff]

I've been a K&C collector for over 10 years now and I think that Andy/K&C currently has the perfect balance on thickness of weapons. Most of my collection is WWII and I've noticed that the rifles/etc. are a little slimmer than when I first started collecting K&C, but still have just enough thickness as not to have to worry so much about easy breakage. Mind, you still of course need to be careful when handling as always, but I think they've found the proper size/thickness to look realistic yet still have a sturdiness about them.

 

[King & Country]

I've been a K&C collector for over 10 years now and I think that Andy/K&C currently has the perfect balance on thickness of weapons. Most of my collection is WWII and I've noticed that the rifles/etc. are a little slimmer than when I first started collecting K&C, but still have just enough thickness as not to have to worry so much about easy breakage. Mind, you still of course need to be careful when handling as always, but I think they've found the proper size/thickness to look realistic yet still have a sturdiness about them.

Many thanks Duke for your support...
Now if only some of our critics on that other Forum could see your response....
Maybe Neil (UKsubs) can copy and post it over there as he likes to move between both Forums..?
Best wishes and happy collecting,
Andy.

 

[kogu]

I recently received the SPR set #1 and noticed that the weapon’s sculpting/scale has much improved compared to many earlier WWII sets, yet quite sturdy.
I really do like the current relation in sculpting between the figures and their weapons, and as of my taste King & Country got it just right, right now.
It’s a great improvement and will be much appreciated by collectors worldwide I would think.

Konrad

 

[King & Country]

I recently received the SPR set #1 and noticed that the weapon’s sculpting/scale has much improved compared to many earlier WWII sets, yet quite sturdy.
I really do like the current relation in sculpting between the figures and their weapons, and as of my taste King & Country got it just right, right now.
It’s a great improvement and will be much appreciated by collectors worldwide I would think.

Konrad

Thankyou Mr. K...much appreciated!
Best wishes, Andy.

 

[AIDMAN]

A while back i dropped a "Chained dog" from an old BMW motor and sidecar set it was the figure standing next to the bike, hands on hips with a slung rifle. Well this guy took a tumble onto a wood floor and landed on his K98 muzzle....the air was blue and with a thumping heart i scooped him up and the rifle muzzle was bent almost 90 degrees. So of to my workshop where i very slowly..(even i did not expect succes on this one) teased the K98 back into shape then with a subtle paint mix i retouched the muzzle...and lo and behold it"s virtually impossible to see.....so as you see there is a lot of stretch and bend in KC metals..!!!.


Steve