New Releases For February 2011 (2 Viewers)

mikemiller1955 said:
I'm kind of surprised that JJ led off with a non dramatic pose on the Ticonderoga Grenadiers...I kind of thought the first release of them would be an action set...
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Yes, it is a bit strange. It may have something to do with the fact that the Highlander Grenadiers fought separately from the 42nd at Ticonderoga. I would have to dust off the old books, but recall the 42nd fought on almost every part of the French line at Ticonderoga. Another reason it would be nice to have John chime in a bit about what he envisions with the line. We don't have any French to guide us at this point.
 
Combat said:
Yes, it is a bit strange. It may have something to do with the fact that the Highlander Grenadiers fought separately from the 42nd at Ticonderoga. I would have to dust off the old books, but recall the 42nd fought on almost every part of the French line at Ticonderoga. Another reason it would be nice to have John chime in a bit about what he envisions with the line. We don't have any French to guide us at this point.
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Shoot me down if I'm wrong, but I thought the highlander grenadiers fought separate from 42nd except at Ticonderoga, where in that one instance they were together? :confused:
 
Combat said:
Yes, it is a bit strange. It may have something to do with the fact that the Highlander Grenadiers fought separately from the 42nd at Ticonderoga. I would have to dust off the old books, but recall the 42nd fought on almost every part of the French line at Ticonderoga. Another reason it would be nice to have John chime in a bit about what he envisions with the line. We don't have any French to guide us at this point.
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Doug...this picture might give you a little insight into the near future...
 

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A superb WW1 aircraft and some eagerly awaited ground crew
Mitch
 
John reduced the number of figures in the marching set from 3 (BoM and Quebec) to 2 for Ticonderoga. I assume this is based on current economics and the reluctance to market sets in excess of a $100 price tag. No complaints, it is what it is.

Of my sets and cabinet displays, I developed a distinct fondness for the marching sets. Much more so than some of the "action" figures. I was not expecting this and initially thought of the marching sets as somewhat "boring". I was so wrong about that.

Sometime in the future, a second marching release of rank/file (2 figures) would be greatly appreciated and I believe a good marketing move by JJD.

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Fraxinus said:
John reduced the number of figures in the marching set from 3 (BoM and Quebec) to 2 for Ticonderoga. I assume this is based on current economics and the reluctance to market sets in excess of a $100 price tag. No complaints, it is what it is.

Of my sets and cabinet displays, I developed a distinct fondness for the marching sets. Much more so than some of the "action" figures. I was not expecting this and initially thought of the marching sets as somewhat "boring". I was so wrong about that.

Sometime in the future, a second marching release of rank/file (2 figures) would be greatly appreciated and I believe a good marketing move by JJD.
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I have always had a weak spot for marching sets too...I think you and me had talked about this before...they are such versatile figures and they look fantastic in large or small groups...I have 17 of the US Army marching sets and it makes the most dramatic set up with an officer and drummer...

I really do hope we get some marching or walking sets for the Gordons...

this set is titled..."Two Highlanders Standing"...

and really looks like they are "simply standing"...which is a good pose...but I would love a 3 piece marching set to build a column of men marching and being led...
 

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The step interval on the Ticonderoga marching set seems decidely small - feet on both figures appear to be very close together, almost if coming to a stop or just starting to move forward. Still trying to figure this out - curious, curious and more curious .....
 
I would have preferred a marching set that I would buy multiples of...

but this is a good set of idle figures...

perhaps used as a "casual guard duty" set...

or just milling around...:)

it's a good set...

Ken are you collecting this series?
 
By any chance are the faces different on the Gordans therefore really giving you two different figures although the poses are similar with minor differences..........The Lt.
 
The Lt. said:
By any chance are the faces different on the Gordans therefore really giving you two different figures although the poses are similar with minor differences..........The Lt.
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The faces are totally different...one with mustache...one without...

but the poses are pretty different too...legs, arms, tilt of head, hands and the way they carry their rifles...

it's just not a set I would buy several multiples of...I would much prefer a 3 piece marching set....

Joe...I posted a picture a couple of posts back...
 
mikemiller1955 said:
The faces are totally different...one with mustache...one without...

but the poses are pretty different too...legs, arms, tilt of head, hands and the way they carry their rifles...

it's just not a set I would buy several multiples of...I would much prefer a 3 piece marching set....

Joe...I posted a picture a couple of posts back...
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Michael I was commenting on the two new Gordons firing their rifles an not tthe marching ones..........Joe
 
BlakeWR85 said:
Shoot me down if I'm wrong, but I thought the highlander grenadiers fought separate from 42nd except at Ticonderoga, where in that one instance they were together? :confused:
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Well yes and no! At Ticonderoga the 42nd line and the 42nd grenadiers fought in 2 seperate formations! The line infantry in one formation (with the 46th) commanded by Lt. Col. Francis Grant and the 42nd grenadiers in a temperary seperate grenadier formation along with the grenadiers from the 5 other regiments (27th, 44th, 46th, 55th and 60th) together about 600 strong, commanded by Lt. Col. Frederick Haldiman (60th Foot)!

These 2 formations attacked at different positions, but about 1700-1830 hours a "massive and desperate attack was staged by two columns united into one which included the 42nd and the grenadiers" ("Ticonderoga 1758" - Osprey Campaign #76)!

I have high hopes that John will do some of the other grenadiers as well!

Niels
 
If John is taking a break from the Jacobite Highlanders, I hope he moves on to some others from Culloden like the Royal Écossois:

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