Hello Treefrog Members,
I was contacted by a member of this forum. I thought it would be a good idea to post some information regarding Admiral Toys Incorporated. I know at this time we do not produce models in the scale for which you collect, but as some have mentioned you never know what the future will bring.
Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Jason, and I am General Counsel for Admiral Toys Incorporated, and currently acting President. Aside from providing the legal needs of the company, I also assist the company with research and development of our lines and am the liaison with our facilities in China. There is always a misnomer by many. They say they talked to the owner. We are a corporation, and therefore the stockholders own the company.
I appreciate the opportunity to speak with your forum members. Hopefully, I will be able to answer the members’ questions and give some informative news not yet on our website,
www.admiraltoys.com . However, we do have a “news link” on our website that will keep you up to date on upcoming products and the status of current projects.
As mentioned, we primarily produce 1:72 scale armor and 1:18 scale aircraft. To answer one of the concerns posted on this forum regarding the number of German vehicles produced by manufacturers: Admiral Toys Incorporated offered the German Panzer series as our first offering for two reasons, (1) German armor sells. There is a reason all manufacturers have an abundant selection of German ground vehicles. (2) German armor sells, and no one has produced the whole line of Panzers in 1:72 scale.
The nice aspect of our 1:72 scale line is they are primarily constructed of true diecast. The tanks have a great weight.
The 1:18 scale are very accurate and have great form and function. For example, on the F-86E the leading edge slats open, the airbrakes open, the landing gear go up and down, the canopy opens, the stabilizers, rudder, flaps all move, and even the gun door that doubles as a step on the 1:1 works. I would not consider it “five and dime” construction.
As for your medium scale collectors, I have talked with the member above. However, you must understand the difference between “interested” and it is in production. We have our eyes on a new scale but that has not been released, as of yet. In the near future you may see a new scale from Admiral Toys Incorporated that is more of the size you are accustomed to collecting. But I guarantee that our first release will not be an obscure aircraft or such a large aircraft. It will have consumer familiarity. We would not launch a product in a new scale that is as abstract as a glider. Though it would be an impressive model.
Feel free to visit our site or post a reply to this thread. I turned off my private messaging, not because I do not care, but because I am very busy and am not sure when I will have time to respond. Plus it is nice to pose all question hear so that the rest of the members can read the response.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to coming back to this site soon.
Regards,
Jason
HELLO GUY'S! I spoke with the Owner of ADMIRAL TOY COMPANY in USA, and he told me that he's Interested in making the WW2 " HORSA and WACO Glider Airplanes and a C-47! Large Size, possible close to Andy's OLD Mahogany Planes, in the Past! But it will be made of Metal, and Heavy Plastic; and the Wings will be able to be Detachable! Also, he's going to make make WW2 ARMOR and VEHICLES, in 1/30th Scale size! I will keep you Guy's Informed soon!
