Origin of ArcticDragon (3 Viewers)

[Michael Wang]

ArcticDragon is a new brand founded in China in August 2024. Its debut product was the 38t tank, priced at 1,380 RMB (about 200 USD). The brand quickly gained popularity among Chinese collectors due to its high-quality detailing and craftsmanship, with a style reminiscent of JJD (John Jenkins Designs).
After that, a new product has been released every quarter. Below are images of his products. If you're interested, please feel free to email ArcticDragon directly—he'll be more than happy to help you.

 

[Michael Wang]

 

[Michael Wang]

 

[Michael Wang]

 

[Michael Wang]

The new products from AD this year are the North African camouflage communication radio 250, the Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer, and the 88mm gun with gun crew figures.
The 88mm gun set is 2,999 RMB (around 440 USD), the gun alone is 1,888 RMB, and the 5-man gun crew is 1,788 RMB。
Prices for other products have not been announced yet. I will update them later.

 

[wayne556517]

Love the Opel and crane and seated German's

 

[Michael Wang]

Love the Opel and crane and seated German's

The Opel is 2499 RMB 370usd, and each vehicle-mounted soldier is 399 RMB

 

[wayne556517]

The Opel is 2499 RMB 370usd, and each vehicle-mounted soldier is 399 RMB

Where, how ?

 

[Michael Wang]

Where, how ?

This is ArcticDragon boss's emai Please contact him directly. Alternatively, you can create a WeChat account and get in touch with him yourself.

 

[Michael Wang]

Where, how ?

 

[Michael Wang]

The wheel accessories to be launched later for the 88mm gun.

 

[Michael Wang]

More pictures of the 88mm gun

 

[FA34FATZ]

The 88...Just "WOW".

 

[Barkmann]

These do look excellent, i have managed to get a Panzer 38T and want to see how it compares in size with the K & C ones i have. for me it is how the AFVs and Vehicle compare and are they usable with my K & C figures.

How so, as the Trucks and the Recon tank look excellent. Not sure on 'another' Hetzer.

 

[Mark IV]

As Chris Tay is now stocking their product I’m sure he will obtain what they have on offer

 

[Michael Wang]

As Chris Tay is now stocking their product I’m sure he will obtain what they have on offer

For example, shipping a 38t tank directly from China including freight might only cost $250, while buying it from a reseller would cost $300. So what is that $50 difference?

 

[FA34FATZ]

Buying direct may be cheaper...but then you have the possible headaches of dealing with shippers with damaged goods in shipment, etc. (As i am doing now with the assistance of the producer of the product), with no guarantee of a positive resolution or the replacement of the damaged product. I'm retired US Army running a private (ie no outside funding) animal rescue operation, and certainly not wealthy, but buying through an agent/distributor usually comes with a modicum of guarentee of undamaged products or replacements, the piece of mind that soneone else will deal with shipper damage issues, and the convenience of "1 stop shopping" in most cases for multiples of manufacturers. I value the extra convenience of my agent/distributors, who also make things like this forum possible. I have and probably will continue to purchase both ways, direct and thru an agent/distributor. However, the vast majority will be thru the agent/distributor route for the above mentioned reasons, regardless of what I consider reasonable price markups for the convenience and peace of mind.

 

[ScottTR]

fyi chris is free shiping after 400.

 

[Michael Wang]

fyi chris is free shiping after 400.

So is it possible to get free shipping directly from China for $350?

 

[Michael Wang]

Buying direct may be cheaper...but then you have the possible headaches of dealing with shippers with damaged goods in shipment, etc. (As i am doing now with the assistance of the producer of the product), with no guarantee of a positive resolution or the replacement of the damaged product. I'm retired US Army running a private (ie no outside funding) animal rescue operation, and certainly not wealthy, but buying through an agent/distributor usually comes with a modicum of guarentee of undamaged products or replacements, the piece of mind that soneone else will deal with shipper damage issues, and the convenience of "1 stop shopping" in most cases for multiples of manufacturers. I value the extra convenience of my agent/distributors, who also make things like this forum possible. I have and probably will continue to purchase both ways, direct and thru an agent/distributor. However, the vast majority will be thru the agent/distributor route for the above mentioned reasons, regardless of what I consider reasonable price markups for the convenience and peace of mind.

Buying direct may be cheaper...but then you have the possible headaches of dealing with shippers with damaged goods in shipment, etc. (As i am doing now with the assistance of the producer of the product), with no guarantee of a positive resolution or the replacement of the damaged product. I'm retired US Army running a private (ie no outside funding) animal rescue operation, and certainly not wealthy, but buying through an agent/distributor usually comes with a modicum of guarentee of undamaged products or replacements, the piece of mind that soneone else will deal with shipper damage issues, and the convenience of "1 stop shopping" in most cases for multiples of manufacturers. I value the extra convenience of my agent/distributors, who also make things like this forum possible. I have and probably will continue to purchase both ways, direct and thru an agent/distributor. However, the vast majority will be thru the agent/distributor route for the above mentioned reasons, regardless of what I consider reasonable price markups for the convenience and peace of mind.

Let's use the 38T as an example again. The price in China is $200. As a distributor, he gets it at an 20% off wholesale price — that's $160 — and then sells it for $300. The $140 difference is what you referred to as the 'convenience.' The numbers above are just made up, so don't take them seriously.That said, I still stand by my earlier point: if you have enough budget, going through a distributor is totally fine. The purpose of my post is to offer more options for those who might need them. Sure, this might upset some distributors, but so be it. People have the right to know their options and make their own choices — don't you think?