Yes, though not in the group of 14 in the first offering.
new range? WWII? (2 Viewers)
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Yes, though not in the group of 14 in the first offering.
FirstLegion
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Yes - Me.
But I made that decision around November 2007 when I ordered up my first EoI Ancient Greeks & Persians. Since then, I've added more G's&P's and almost all the EoI Oda Nobunaga range, as well as the FL Samurai's to the collection. The FL Samurai figures are slightly bigger than EoI's Samurai, but I can live with that. Have to say, I'm really looking forward to the next FL Samurai release - much more than the WWII stuff actually. However, if they're as good as the two WWII teasers on the FL website, who knows? I might be tempted to cherry-pick.
To be honest, they look to me like they might just be compatible with Patriot's WWII stuff.
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Well i can't see me changing scale as a whole,but i could certainly see me buying FL figures for a stand alone set or diorama.Someone mentioned earlier about 'Ra ra Boys'.Well to be honest i don't think its a bad thing.I would expect to see FL fans here because its the FL thread,in the same way i'd expect to find K&C fans on the K&C thread.There is nothing wrong with being a vocal enthusiast of any company,its the way we express our love for this hobby.The only time being a 'Ra ra boy' is a problem is if the person in question goes overboard and puts down other collectors for the choices they make.
As you know i'm a K&C 'Ra ra' type of guy,but i also love stuff from HB/Figarti/Trophy/Britains and now by the look of it FL.However just because K&C are my favourite producer i would never dream of insulting someone because they either don't like or collect their stuff.Flag waver i may be,but rabid i ain't!.Also we should celebrate the quality and range of figures we now have to choose from,we should all be able to travel across the forum enjoying all the conversations without worrying about 'factions' for one producer or another.After all guys we are talking toy soldiers here,not politics.
I am already (based on my guess of Stalingrad
)thinking about dio situations for these new figures and am crossing every finger for a British release.In fact knowing that Matt is a true gent i think he may reply to this post with a general timescale for British releases!Rob
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Well i can't see me changing scale as a whole,but i could certainly see me buying FL figures for a stand alone set or diorama.Someone mentioned earlier about 'Ra ra Boys'.Well to be honest i don't think its a bad thing.I would expect to see FL fans here because its the FL thread,in the same way i'd expect to find K&C fans on the K&C thread.There is nothing wrong with being a vocal enthusiast of any company,its the way we express our love for this hobby.The only time being a 'Ra ra boy' is a problem is if the person in question goes overboard and puts down other collectors for the choices they make.
As you know i'm a K&C 'Ra ra' type of guy,but i also love stuff from HB/Figarti/Trophy/Britains and now by the look of it FL.However just because K&C are my favourite producer i would never dream of insulting someone because they either don't like or collect their stuff.Flag waver i may be,but rabid i ain't!.Also we should celebrate the quality and range of figures we now have to choose from,we should all be able to travel across the forum enjoying all the conversations without worrying about 'factions' for one producer or another.After all guys we are talking toy soldiers here,not politics.
I am already (based on my guess of Stalingrad
Rob
Hi Rob,
I strongly suspect the ra-ra comment was posted in an attempt to bait people who are expressing much the same sentiments as you have in this post.
The intense and overly-emotional buddy may have put the gentleman up to it, knowingly, or otherwise. I do notice he's put in a couple of the usual nonsense posts lately.
Note: I am not referring to a miniature figurine manufacturer.
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In fact knowing that Matt is a true gent i think he may reply to this post with a general timescale for British releases!
Why thank you Rob, I'm blushing. As a true gent, I will reply to your post, however, given that we haven't even officially announced the range, I would dare say it's quite a bit early to be discussing any specific releases. Believe me, it's been noted (several times now!) that you and (many) others want British WWII figures!
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Based on a photo?
Nope. Based on these comments:
"Actually, we'll discuss the scale of the figures in more detail when we actually release including updating the scales page on our website with images with rulers and a comparison photo. Suffice it to say, those of you wanting to add these to your existing collections will be hard pressed to get them to fit in with what you may already have from other makers. They're just stylistically so different than what's already out there. You are of course free to do what you want, however, they'll work best when displayed in their own displays. You'll see why soon enough.
The flip side to this, of course, is that we'll give you everything you'll need to create complete displays in their entirety with only our products. So if you have aleady invested heavily in a WWII collection, not to worry, our releases are extremely specific and can easily be a sub-collection within a broader WWII collection."
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Thanks Matt,its quite out of Character for me to be asking/speculating what may come next
Rob
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My original post was perhaps a bit obtuse ... I'm speculating that the new FL range might be larger than 54 or 60 mm, not that I was considering changing away from that scale myself. Having said that, based on the photo, I may well be adding to the collection whatever scale the new FL range is released in!
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My guess is that many collectors would prefer the WWII line in the 60mm range. The FL Naps strike me as a bit smallish after collecting John Jenkins and KC. I suppose it is a matter of personal preference, but a slightly larger figure allows you to appreciate the detail and makes a nice display. Again just my opinion. I'm not saying FL should imitate KC, just that there are advantages to a larger scale than 54mm.
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I am not sure about the K&C WWII but as I noted in my scale thread, these labels can be very deceiving. My FL Naps are 53-55mm to the eye. This makes them 57 to 59mm tall. My K&C Naps are 57 - 59mm to the eye. This makes them 61 to 63mm tall. So if we are using the eye measurement than for Naps it is more like 55 / 59 mm and in any event about a 2-4mm difference. Since that is a maximum difference of about 7%, it is difficult for me to see how that would allow you to better appreciate the detail (or even notice the difference in size if they are not placed right near each other). For comparison that is like the difference between a 6 ft person and one 5ft, 8 inches tall. I think this is born out by the Nap photos here showing K&C French, British or Russians fighting a line of FL opposing forces. In hand to hand or mixed in line in the same unit, the difference is evident. When separated, it is not so much so to me.
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Wait a minute, now I'm completely
I understood that the next release after this initial release in a range that hasn't been officially announced yet is going to be;
BRITISH COMMANDO'S - IN BURMA
Better get used to it Mister FL.
By entering into WWII, what you've actually done is - Opened Pandora's Box....!!!!
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Wait a minute, now I'm completely
I understood that the next release after this initial release in a range that hasn't been officially announced yet is going to be;
BRITISH COMMANDO'S - IN BURMA
Better get used to it Mister FL.
By entering into WWII, what you've actually done is - Opened Pandora's Box....!!!!
He has indeed Harry,in the words of a very wise Scottish member of the Home Guard 'He's doomed,dooooomed'!
Rob
Good one. Could be that they are after that bridge on the Kwai. Would Wingate and his Chindits be done next? -- lancerWait a minute, now I'm completely
I understood that the next release after this initial release in a range that hasn't been officially announced yet is going to be;
BRITISH COMMANDO'S - IN BURMA
Better get used to it Mister FL.
By entering into WWII, what you've actually done is - Opened Pandora's Box....!!!!
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According to Matt: $45 to $50 USD.