King & Country
1st Lieutenant
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- May 23, 2005
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Hi Guys,
Here’s a few answers to a few questions and points...
1. Crusaders Expensive?
Expense of figures often comes down to “how many are produced”. In the case of the Crusaders their total quantity numbers are substantially below what we might produce for say WWII or even Napoleonic — so factory cost goes up. However considering the quality of the masters...the painting...and the packaging overall I consider them not unreasonable.
2. Aeroplanes
I’m assuming “Nicolas” is new to the forum and neither knows of K&C’s aeroplane model past or our ongoing “quest” to get back into the aviation industry.
3. U.S. Airborne Additions…
Ah, our old pal John is never one to let the grass grow under his feet when it comes to his particular “wants...needs...and requirements.”
For the record, K&C has produced, literally I think, a ton of US Airborne sets and figures over the past couple of years (and beyond).
As I’ve tried (vainly) to explain K&C (and other manufacturers) have to meet and satisfy a wide and growing band of collectors who collect a wide and varied selection of ranges and series. That means you have production schedules...plans of release...new ranges to develop...and a 101 other things that have to be considered carefully when you look at your entire workload for a whole year.
John my friend, you seem to think new toy soldiers and fighting vehicles can be turned on and off like a water tap. If only it were so simple...
A lot of thought, care and attention goes into what we do...when we do it...and how we do it.
New ideas are great and always welcome but they have to join the queue...just like everyone else’s.
4. More Radios…
ARNHEM ’44 mad’s request for more radios obviously fails to notice the many, many radio operators K&C has done in the past and continues to produce. Personally I love radio operators — I used to be one in the Marines, so I realize the value of good communications both “in the field” and for toy soldiers “on the tabletop.”
So, don’t worry K&C will always produce radio men!
5. Tiger Repaint
Well done, Alex...I always love your work and take it as a great compliment when you produce your very own special version of a K&C fighting vehicle. More power to your elbow.
Well that’s it for now folks!
Best wishes and...happy collecting!
Andy C.
Here’s a few answers to a few questions and points...
1. Crusaders Expensive?
Expense of figures often comes down to “how many are produced”. In the case of the Crusaders their total quantity numbers are substantially below what we might produce for say WWII or even Napoleonic — so factory cost goes up. However considering the quality of the masters...the painting...and the packaging overall I consider them not unreasonable.
2. Aeroplanes
I’m assuming “Nicolas” is new to the forum and neither knows of K&C’s aeroplane model past or our ongoing “quest” to get back into the aviation industry.
3. U.S. Airborne Additions…
Ah, our old pal John is never one to let the grass grow under his feet when it comes to his particular “wants...needs...and requirements.”
For the record, K&C has produced, literally I think, a ton of US Airborne sets and figures over the past couple of years (and beyond).
As I’ve tried (vainly) to explain K&C (and other manufacturers) have to meet and satisfy a wide and growing band of collectors who collect a wide and varied selection of ranges and series. That means you have production schedules...plans of release...new ranges to develop...and a 101 other things that have to be considered carefully when you look at your entire workload for a whole year.
John my friend, you seem to think new toy soldiers and fighting vehicles can be turned on and off like a water tap. If only it were so simple...
A lot of thought, care and attention goes into what we do...when we do it...and how we do it.
New ideas are great and always welcome but they have to join the queue...just like everyone else’s.
4. More Radios…
ARNHEM ’44 mad’s request for more radios obviously fails to notice the many, many radio operators K&C has done in the past and continues to produce. Personally I love radio operators — I used to be one in the Marines, so I realize the value of good communications both “in the field” and for toy soldiers “on the tabletop.”
So, don’t worry K&C will always produce radio men!
5. Tiger Repaint
Well done, Alex...I always love your work and take it as a great compliment when you produce your very own special version of a K&C fighting vehicle. More power to your elbow.
Well that’s it for now folks!
Best wishes and...happy collecting!
Andy C.
Like I mentioned in the Past to you Andy, and K & C; is that I try to Share, my Suggestions, and Requests; to All the Member's on this Forum! My Happiness is to Collect , these Wonderful Toys, that I've never seen or had in one's Past Childhood! I know that sometimes I get way beyond my thoughts, and craving for MORE, of Certain WW2 Sets; but I feel that, if you're going into a Certain Period of the WW2 Era; that this Requires, as much Wanting from other Collector's also! Semper Fi!