More dead and dying (1 Viewer)

[GJB22]

I definitely want to see more dead and dying ww2 figures. This seems to be neglected, but are very necessary to make a diorama more authentic.

 

[Vezzolf]

For me their is enough suffering, death and dying in this world....I personally do not want to see much more of it in toy soldiers......If seeking more realism turn on the news......very sad......God have mercy on us all......Best regards and peace......

 

[GJB22]

I also want to see more american rangers and 101st airborne for Normandy breakout dios.

 

[arnhem44mad]

Not many people would like to see dead allies lying sprawled on the ground, nevertheless I'm sure if K&C produced some dying or dead, suffering German figures, certain people may change their minds, if you get my meaning.

 

[SPICK0001]

I definitely want to see more dead and dying ww2 figures. This seems to be neglected, but are very necessary to make a diorama more authentic.

I agree. It's not that we enjoy seeing the dead allies. They just add to realism. And look what retired sets of D-Day casualties and Waffen dead go for on eBay. The sets are highly sought after and I think would get a lot of interest.

 

[GJB22]

I agree SPICK0001. Let me also add that most of the other lines KC creates all have excellent dead, dying, and wounded poses.

 

[Rob]

I agree. It's not that we enjoy seeing the dead allies. They just add to realism. And look what retired sets of D-Day casualties and Waffen dead go for on eBay. The sets are highly sought after and I think would get a lot of interest.

Yep i'd pay good money for some dead German sets,they do add somthing to a dio/display i think.

Rob

 

[debrito]

I agree. It's not that we enjoy seeing the dead allies. They just add to realism. And look what retired sets of D-Day casualties and Waffen dead go for on eBay. The sets are highly sought after and I think would get a lot of interest.

There is no WAR without dead people…..I agreed 100% that it will add more realistic on our DIOS….

Another thing, maybe we can suggest some civilians (not dead) to be displayed in a war scenario.

 

[arnhem44mad]

I think some blown up vehicls with soldiers being thrown out of them would be a very good way for dead figures to be introduced

 

[UKReb]

Just like to add a comment or two to the subject purely as an observer as I dont collect K&C and I served my WWII toy soldier apprenticeship many years ago. But I have noticed that you WWII guys are almost devoid of casualty figures for your dios. I collect 19th Century figures and in particular ACW- am also a dio-builder nut- now my "war" had horrendous battle casualties due to old fashioned tactics still being practiced during the first "modern war". But ACW toy soldier manufacturers have identified this and subsequently produced some really authentic figures of dead and wounded to scatter amongst your dio which definitely adds realism.

My observations are based primarily on the dios that have been posted on the forum, so I may be wrong, however, this is what I have observed, Debrito's "Fall of Berlin" series of dios are just screaming out for dead Russians & Germans amongst his wrecked buildings. Likewise Panda's outstanding Arnhem dios who I'm sure struggles (as I would) to depict "war dead" amongst his besieged paratroopers and attacking German troops. It would appear that in the WWII "toy soldier world" there were hardly any casualties at all.

My father's eldest brother was killed at the bridge and when I have visited Arnhem to place flowers on his grave I am always overwhelmed at the amount of para-graves in their cemetery. There were indeed many dreadful casualties on both sides during that battle.

I realise and respect, for some, that it's a contentious issue but we are collecting/depicting in the most part War! figures and depicting battles that had many casualties. Therefore toy soldier battle casualties are an authentic necessity for collectors and especially for dio builders.
I remain bemused at how very few appear to be available for you WWII guys.
Reb

 

[Rob]

Couldn't agree more Reb.I have seen how effective the dead figures look in your dio's and we really need the same for WW2.There was some while back an excellant set for the US D Day Troops,essential for an Omaha beach set up.We need them most for D Day/Arnhem ,they are in my opinion a small nod to the sacrafice made for our future.I do understand however that some people find this upsetting and wouldn't collect them,each to their own of course.

Rob

 

[redhugh]

definetly need for all sides axis and allies