like to see .............vs Germans Poll (1 Viewer)

[Combat]

I think KC is trying very hard to please all WWII collectors with more vehicles that can be used on either the western or eastern front. Maybe that is the solution. The accepted notion that eastern front doesn't sell seems a bit premature since we have only had a few russian sets in the last five years. So how would anyone know with certainty? I would take that opinion with a grain of salt. I think some collectors are concerned that if KC devotes resources to a line that they are not interested in that it could detract from those that they collect. Personally, I would be satisfied with FOB type line that released a few new sets and figures from the eastern front here and there.

 

[Rob]

I think KC is trying very hard to please all WWII collectors with more vehicles that can be used on either the western or eastern front. Maybe that is the solution. The accepted notion that eastern front doesn't sell seems a bit premature since we have only had a few russian sets in the last five years. So how would anyone know with certainty? I would take that opinion with a grain of salt. I think some collectors are concerned that if KC devotes resources to a line that they are not interested in that it could detract from those that they collect. Personally, I would be satisfied with FOB type line that released a few new sets and figures from the eastern front here and there.

That could be a good idea for Eastern front releases,testing the water with a few sets as it were.

One thing has become crystal clear in both polls over the last 24hrs,there is a clear wish for more British and commonwealth armour and troops.

Rob

 

[theBaron]

More Russians, maybe a couple from different seasons, so, some in winter gear, some in summer uniforms.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Tony Neville]

Tony,knowing as much as you do about forthcoming product,out of the above what would YOU vote for!

Rob

Rob

Up a lot earlier up a lot earlier!!!! you will have to get up a lot earlier!!

I think some are great ideas!!!

Tony

 

[Rob]

Rob

Up a lot earlier up a lot earlier!!!! you will have to get up a lot earlier!!

I think some are great ideas!!!

Tony

D'oh!!

 

[debrito]

Мы хотим русских

Things change here (the Russians are second in the POLL). When I started on the TF forum, the Russians weren’t popular at all, now more and more people asking for East front Russians Polish and the Axis.....

For those who don’t like at all what happened in East Europe, my advice is to look things different and imagine how many artillery pieces, tanks and other warfare equipment we can develop in toy soldiers.

Don’t forget that 1/3 of Wehrmacht effectives were use in the East it was the biggest campaign in military history......

Rod.

 

[Steven Chong]

...PS perhaps if the east is too small for K&C to bother with one of the other manufacturers can find a niche there.

But would collectors purchase products from other manufacturers? I noticed the posts suggesting K&C produce a Panzer IV Ausf. H with armored skirts, basically ignoring the 1/30 scale Panzer IV with armored skirts that Figarti just produced.

 

[fmethorst]

But would collectors purchase products from other manufacturers? I noticed the posts suggesting K&C produce a Panzer IV Ausf. H with armored skirts, basically ignoring the 1/30 scale Panzer IV with armored skirts that Figarti just produced.

That's a good question although I seem to recall many people raving about Figarti Panzer IV. If you are a K&C purist then this would certainly be a problem.

Frank

 

[Saber]

Definitely need more British and commonwealth troops on all fronts. Just broke down and started the British Paras, well it's actually only 1 trial figure but as usual I suspect trial figure will turn into rampaging army in a couple of months.

 

[damian]

I had to vote for some South Africans. What do you know now there are four of us. I think generic 8 th amry troops are good enough for that.
Regards
Damian

 

[debrito]

That's a good question although I seem to recall many people raving about Figarti Panzer IV. If you are a K&C purist then this would certainly be a problem.

Frank

Many companies have achieved a high quality in armoured vehicles production. But regarding the individual soldiers, K&C has the best quality yet, but for how long……

 

[Rob]

I had to vote for some South Africans. What do you know now there are four of us. I think generic 8 th amry troops are good enough for that.
Regards
Damian

Yep,along with Brits,Canadians,Indians i also voted for South Africans.

Rob

 

[damian]

Thanks Rob
I think the uniforms were all very similar though. I just want more 8th army stuff. I thimk there is probably enough infantry but we definitely need some armor.
Regards
Damian

 

[jazzeum]

I voted with you guys. BTW, if you combine the old Commonwealth forces, it outweighs the Russians by more than a 2 to 1 margin.

 

[Rob]

Thanks Rob
I think the uniforms were all very similar though. I just want more 8th army stuff. I thimk there is probably enough infantry but we definitely need some armor.
Regards
Damian

Have you voted in the armour poll Damain?

Rob

 

[damian]

Desert Sherman
I only voted once. Maybe I should take a tip from Mr Mugabe.
Just kidding
Regards
Damian

 

[Combat]

Who voted for Brazil? I'm open for new sets but come on.

 

[nasirkasmani]

Who voted for Brazil? I'm open for new sets but come on.

I think that person has just watched 1 of the campiest WW2 movie ever -

 

[jazzeum]

Who voted for Brazil? I'm open for new sets but come on.

This is not exactly a ringing endorsement for a Brazilian set:

"Brazil officially declared war on the Axis powers August 22, 1942. Foreign Minister Oswaldo Aranha had played a key role in helping Pan-Am build the Natal air base in 1940, organized a conference of foreign ministers at Rio de Janeiro in January 1942 to pledge solidarity (except Argentina and Chile) with the United States against the Axis. Brazil raised an expeditionary force of 25,000 to be sent to Europe. To the members of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, the mission to Italy was a landmark occasion, as it was to the Brazilian media and populous. The FEB was dispatched to Naples on July of 1944, and were meant to be part of the liberating forces. Upon arrival, however, the FEB was considerably under equipped, and "marching unarmed and in olive green uniforms they were mistaken for Nazi prisoners." After traveling from Brazil to Italy in a ship, terrified of submarine attacks, and consuming a foreign atmosphere, the first Latin American troops to fight in Europe received "hardly a heroic" reception. The FEB's September mission on the Serchio River proved to be successful, and they advanced against the retreating German forces. Although the Germans were retreating, "actual contacts were slight," and when they did occur the FEB was successful in assuming the Germans position "only after [they] withdrew." Ultimately the FEB was not properly trained for heavy fighting, and American commanders considered them to be expendable assets."

 

[debrito]

Wasn't me.....Brad thanks for the explanation..Brazil used various modified American prototypes like this M3 Stuart, M41 Walker Bulldog.

Rod.