New figures for Monongahela. (1 Viewer)

[mikemiller1955]

If I had any influence over John's new releases, I would like to have some more "action" posed figures for the Battle of Monongahela, especially for the 44th Regimant of Foot.

They are the most ornate to me (excluding the the Woodland Indians) and I started so late collecting, I was never able to acquire sets BM01 (3 firing), BM03 (3 with colours), BM06 (4 wounded) and BM08 (2 firing).

Having missed out on 2 "firing" (BM 01 and BM08) sets hurts, especially when "line firing" was a staple of this battle.

I would like to see an additional "firing" set, but I really don't know what John could do because when you mold guys firing, there are only so many ways you can pose them.

I'm sure he doesn't want to mimic an earlier release too closely.

I'm sure he doesn't want to dilute the integrity of the value of the limited edition 250 sets with similar poses just because I want them.

I have always wanted BM06 (4 wounded) because they are such good diorama pieces, but I guess I will just have to learn to live without them too.

John could easily do some more wounded in different poses, without copying the limited edition sets that are already collected and off the market.

I would also like to see another set of Colours, again as I missed BM03.

I have learned that his sets with such low limited editions will go fast, so it's best to pre-order instead of hunting for them 6 months later.

Just my opinion on hopeful future relaeses.

Michael

 

[marco55]

Mike,
Be patient.You would be surprised when something becomes available.Sometimes people need money or the get interested in something else.There's a FM-01 on ebay right now and sometimes forum members try to sell them here first to give forum members a chance first.
Mark

 

[mikemiller1955]

Mark,

For B of M,

right now on Ebay,

there are:

BM04
BM05
BM07
2-BM10's
and
FM01
FM03
FM05

Michael

 

[Capitolron]

Michael

I have always found that in given time - the set you desire appears on Ebay - the question is ... How Bad Do You Want It ?

Too many times I have let the WS 70 - WINTER TIGER SL SET - Slip by because I didnt want to pay the price. Sometimes I guess you have to bite your lip and push the "BUY IT NOW" button

Be patient - I am sure you will see those sets pop up on Ebay - just be ready to jump - because as you know JJD is popular WORLDWIDE and there is ALWAYS someone else who is looking for the same sets that you are !

Happy Hunting !

Ron

 

[mikemiller1955]

Ron,

I paid a heavy price for a BM02 on Ebay.

The whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth.

I'm not cheap........I don't think.......but I felt a little ashamed of myself after the deal was done.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I got the set, lol, but the experience was a little degrading.

There is a set I want on their now, but I'm practicing a little self control, hoping something will turn up sooner or later.

I think everybody on Treefrog that reads the JJ's threads knows what I'm looking for and hopefully one day, someone will contact me.

Honestly, I have come to the conclusion that I won't do it again and I will just learn to live without them.

Again,

Glad your are back with you knowledgeable opinions and posts on JJ's threads.

Michael

PS...and if you guys don't know what I want, it's BM01, BM03, BM06, BM08 and FM02...................a shameless plug for my needs................and I have lots of retired sets to swap.