New Release Dates: Classics & Museum collection (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

For new dates check WB Website:
http://www.wbritain.com/

You will need to click the Details Button for each to see revised dates.
For example a figure may say April (original date) but clicking Details button shows June or July (revised date).

Hope this helps those awaiting their new additions.

Randy

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thanks for the info Randy.

Wonder why the dates have been pushed back to what seems like two months?

 

[jrsteel]

That's pretty disappointing. The Archive sets were supposed to come out in May and now they're pushed back all the way to August?

 

[PolarBear]

From the Treefrog Rivet WB column by Richard Walker:

There have been a number of questions lately regarding release dates. Many upcoming items have NEW release dates. A number of factors have contributed to this - mainly labor problems in China - new work conditions/rules, shortage of trained workers, and slow return of workers after the Chinese New Year. Most of these problems have been, and are being addressed. We should see production stabilize as the year wears on. Meanwhile we will be witnessing 2-6 week delays. We will keep you posted if there are any other changes. W. Britain is committed to hitting our target releases dates and we apologize for any inconvenience.

 

[jomartvr]

Hi,
Perhaps another release for the delay in the release of these sets, is a market awash in products combined with a rocky economy (read weak dollar).
Benjamin

 

[PolarBear]

Here are the revised dates:

W BRITAIN LIST
2008 CATALOG

BLUECOATS

46000A Private-Continental Line Southern States 1779-1782 JUNE

46001 Private-US Infantry Campaign Dress 1813-1816 JULY


REDCOATS

44001A Private 54th Regiment of Foot 1812-1816 JUNE

44002 Grenadier 47th Regiment of Foot 1776-1777 JULY

44003 Private 29th Regiment of Foot 1768-1770 JULY

44004A Private 5th Regiment of Foot 1792-1800 JUNE


REDCOATS & BLUECOATS (FRENCH & INDIAN WAR)

47000 British Officer 15th Regiment of Foot 1754-1763 JULY

47001 British Private 44th Regiment of Foot 1753-1763 JULY

47002 Provincial Grenadier 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot 1754-1763 JULY

47003 Provincial Private Virginia Regiment 1754-1763 JUNE

47004 British Ensign 1st Foot Guards King’s Colour Guards 1754-1763 JUNE

47005 British Drum Major 1st Foot Guards 1754-1763 JULY

47006 British Officer Mounted 1st Foot Guards 1754-1763 AUGUST


MUSEUM COLLECTION

10000 Black Watch Highlander Culloden 1742 JUNE

10001 Black Watch Highlander Crimean War 1854 JUNE

10002 Black Watch Highlander Indian Mutiny 1857 JUNE

10003 Black Watch Highlander French and Indian War 1758 AUGUST

10004 Black Watch Highlander Egyptian War 1882 AUGUST

 

[Dickbuttons]

Thanks for the update. Appreciate it.


Dick

 

[plasmapulse]

On the other hand, all glossy ZW releases have been released early in May. Originally, some were being released as late as August. So they are pushing some releases forward.

 

[PolarBear]

On the other hand, all glossy ZW releases have been released early in May. Originally, some were being released as late as August. So they are pushing some releases forward.

Yes the Zulu War collectors must be ecstatic these days and rightfully so.

Randy

 

[OldCelt]

Sho'nuf. Po'Bear!
Thanks for the update. For me it helps with saving funds and some breathing room. More time to gather empty bottles and cans.
O.C.