My Favourite New Imperial Set (1 Viewer)

[airwiggy]

Crimea Range
Set 80 - The Thin Red Line
I just really love the officer - something really special about him that appeals to me - hence thought I'd share.:smile2:

 

[thebritfarmer]

A very nice set and I can see why you like the officer. Thanks for sharing this set with us.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Nice collection my freind
They still make Imperial??
I think it's in New zealand ain't it??
They still sell sets??
Thank u
Maple Leaf

 

[Yosmanos]

Nice collection my freind
They still make Imperial??
I think it's in New zealand ain't it??
They still sell sets??
Thank u
Maple Leaf

Yes, Imperial Productions is based in Greytown, New Zealand.
They went out of business a while ago but started up again with a more limited range, mainly around Napoleonics and Civilian series. I am not sure if the Crimean series is still in production.

Fantastic figures with beautiful painting, real works of art, but then I'm biased as I collect them.

 

[airwiggy]

Hi
I ordered several sets in January this year - and got them this week. So Imperial is still operating and plodding along, so to speak.
I don't mind the wait, as the figures are always so worthwhile.
I ordered by email - and they called me when the sets were ready.
Heres a photo of the 2nd Dragoon Guards - I really like this set also.

 

[VIRIATO]

These are really lovely, but when it comes to Imperial I am always suspect, as they are my all time favourites.:wink2:. The Crimean series is still part of their present catalog, although some sets have been retired. Thanks for posting these!


Paulo

 

[Gideon]

they are just so refined. there is nothing one can do to make the figure any better than they are. thats the mark of perfection.

 

[Yosmanos]

Just picked up some magnificent Cameron Highlanders - HS01. On parade next to my HS02 Highlanders in action. I've posted the piper and drummer side by side for interest.

V Happy.

 

[vandilay]

Those are some realy nice sets, the thin red line is one of my favourites . The HS sets took me ages to track down but where well worth the wait . I remeber seeing the HS1 in Imperials window when they first closed down [should have grabbed it then] but when they re opened they where not making those sets anymore so ended up getting mine from the US after a long search .

 

[Yosmanos]

Has anyone figured out the best way to display the rearing horses in such a way as to avoid the horses "kneeling"? I hear this is a bit of a problem with the weight balance on the design of the earlier rearing horses causing them to gradually sink forward under their own weight.

I was thinking a small perspex tube to give support under the breastbone. Any ideas?

 

[vandilay]

The chap I bought my HS1set from had inserted a pin underneath the horse .
[not what I would recomend mind you ] .It was not a problem I was not aware of
to be honest , I have a couple of other rearing imperial horses and have not
had any issues at this point . [possibly a different mix of metals used ?]

 

[VIRIATO]

Just picked up some magnificent Cameron Highlanders - HS01. On parade next to my HS02 Highlanders in action. I've posted the piper and drummer side by side for interest.

V Happy.

Spectacular! Thanks for posting.
Besides Imperial you lucky New Zealanders also have Soldiers of the World almost next door (related stuff really, it not a good relation...). You could argue that between these 2 you find the best glossy toy soldiers ever made (IMHO). Imperial are my all time favourites, that's for sure. Long live Greytown!

Paulo

 

[Drum]

To compare the quality of the magnificent Imperial Productions figures to those of SOTW is the rarest and most extreme form of blasphemy!

For shame!

D

 

[VIRIATO]

To compare the quality of the magnificent Imperial Productions figures to those of SOTW is the rarest and most extreme form of blasphemy!

For shame!

D

Hi Drum, didn't mean to offend anyone:redface2:, and indeed I do prefer Imperial to any others, but in my view SOW are some of the best glossy figures around. Imperial, on the other hand are the best. IMHO.

Paulo

 

[Drum]

No sweat Paolo, just joshing you. I know you to be a long time Imperial devotee.

I purchased a couple of those SOTW sets, just to check them out. Since I really have only our Imperials with which to compare, I suspect my negative impressions of the quality of those sets is not a fair contest.

Ever since this thread began, I have been trying to decide on MY favorite Imperial Productions set... man, I just can't do it. Every time I think I have one figured, I look at another contender and then I am back to undecided. I may have to submit a top ten list... or maybe a top 100.

Cheers,
D

 

[kilted vampire]

Imperial, accept no substitute!