Peninsular Range (1 Viewer)

[marco55]

Well what's all the Jenkins collectors think of this new range?Even though I am a FIW guy I think these may be John's breakout range.They look great and maybe can go with his 1812 range.Heck I might even use some of them as French troops from Louisiana.I don't think the FIW guys have to be sad though as he still has a long way to go on St.Francis and Ticonderoga.I think John wants to broaden his collectors base and being an artist I'm sure he wants to do different periods.Best of luck on your new range John.{bravo}}
Mark

 

[mikemiller1955]

I love these...extremely colorful and probably his best sculpts yet...I will collect these...

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Excellent - it adds a new dimension to the ranges of Napoleonics available.

Terry

 

[marco55]

I love these...extremely colorful and probably his best sculpts yet...I will collect these...

^&grin I knew you would Mike and I'm sure you will come up with a dynamite dio when enough figures are released.
Mark

 

[kogu]

I think John made a great choice to start this range, and I believe it will be most welcome to many collectors.
Konrad

 

[marco55]

Napoleanics is probably second to only WWII (They are both probably below the Zulu War though ^&grin)I think this will do very well.
Mark

 

[lancer]

While I do not collect Napoleonics, these new figures are simply outstanding. The color on the painted pieces is tremendous and the detail and animation is some of the best I have seen. These are a brilliant addition for the Napoleonic collectors. -- Al

 

[nysoldiers]

I am very excited about this range and I too believe it will be a big seller for John.
Many smaller dioramas depicting skirmishes and ambushes can be built along with linear battles. Some of K&C's older Napoleonics will blend in nicely (French Grenadiers and Voltiguers, Dragoon and Cuirassier cavalry; British Highlanders and Royal Horse artillery).
Between this new release and K&C's Napoleon in Egypt range Napoleonic collectors finally have some diversity from Waterloo!

Nonetheless, JJD getting into Napoleonics makes them a much bigger player in the toy soldier market. John has joined the small group of elite artist/businessmen.

 

[Naps...just Naps]

I am very excited about this range and I too believe it will be a big seller for John.
Many smaller dioramas depicting skirmishes and ambushes can be built along with linear battles. Some of K&C's older Napoleonics will blend in nicely (French Grenadiers and Voltiguers, Dragoon and Cuirassier cavalry; British Highlanders and Royal Horse artillery).
Between this new release and K&C's Napoleon in Egypt range Napoleonic collectors finally have some diversity from Waterloo!

Nonetheless, JJD getting into Napoleonics makes them a much bigger player in the toy soldier market. John has joined the small group of elite artist/businessmen.

Having seen these sculps up close at the London show I can confirm that the detail is amazing. The facial expressions are superb.
I have not been this enthusiastic about a new series for a long time
I spoke to John at the London show in December and we had a long discussion about the Battle of Chippawa 1812 series.
He said they hadn't done as well as he had hoped. We both made the same observation that Naps collectors were missing a trick not buying the British Royal Scots troops because they would be ideal for a Peninsular dio or Waterloo.
We then discussed how interesting the Peninsular war was and the scope it provided for future releases.
John hinted in December that there would be something in 2012 and it would be different to the normal French/British conflict.
Well he has been true to his word and they look absolutely fantastic.
Mike Miller if your reading this it looks like we may also get our additional artillery crew before long so everything is good.^&grin^&cool
Well I'm getting the 1812 siege cannon now because Badajoz here we come....{sm3}^&grin.......
Paul

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

I think John made great progress in the facial sculpture. He has great fun to mould figures out of the ordinary, not forced by the bonds of the uniforms he gives the best, see Indians, Snowshoes or Culloden Highlanders.
Looking at the Portuguese rebels and their magnificent make I’d like to see the same high level in all the next releases of old ranges. Really I fear his enthusiasm to cool down in older collections and therefore in my beloved FIW events.
The fact of doing everything by itself may be a limit?

 

[Warrior]

I think this range is a brilliant idea, so many great possibilities here, British in campaign uniforms, 95th rifles, 1809 cavalry as opposed to the usual scots greys, Brunswickers in jager uniforms, French in campaign uniforms, guerillas, Portuguese and Spanish infantry, cavalry, artillery, on and on it goes, so many avenues to pursue.

I am in the process of working with a very talented diorama and structure builder to come up with a show stopper diorama to showcase this range, I wish the first figures were on the way tomorrow, really cannot wait to see these in person.............

 

[marco55]

George I hope you post a picture when you get it done.Carlo,I don't think John will forget his originals.As I said earlier there is a lot left to be done for St.Francis and Ticonderoga.I am kind of glad that he has broaden his ranges to other periods besides FIW.This has slowed down the pace for new FIW items which is good for me as I got discouraged not being able to keep up and quit collecting Jenkins for awhile but I am always drawn back.One thing I've done to help me is quit trying to get every item.No use in getting sets that will sit in a box most of the time.
Mark

 

[Napoleon1er]

Every figure...maybe two of some..plus the old foot artillery. THANK YOU JOHN!

 

[Warrior]

George I hope you post a picture when you get it done.

We're going to cook up something special for range and hopefully make it modular so it can be added to as the range is added to, I'm looking through my copy of Napoleons War in Spain for landscaping and structural ideas; a range like this deserves a dedicated display for it.............

 

[Napoleon1er]

We're going to cook up something special for range and hopefully make it modular so it can be added to as the range is added to, I'm looking through my copy of Napoleons War in Spain for landscaping and structural ideas; a range like this deserves a dedicated display for it.............

One word: Sharpe!

 

[pugio]

One word: Sharpe!

and Harper, Harris, Hagman, Cooper, Perkins, etal........

 

[Combat]

It probably wouldn't have made my top 10 wish list, but neither would Snowshoes or Culloden which are now a couple of my favorites. A nice niche. Obscure enough to limit the competition but marketable enough to generate interest. Lots of variety. What interests me is how quickly he will roll out the line given the new seven years war, Ticonderoga (with no French yet) and everything else he is doing. He is going to be a busy man.

 

[aujj65]

When I spoke to John at the show on Saturday, he said these would start to be released August time. Here's a couple of close up's showing the detail a bit better.

Jeff

 

[The Military Workshop]

As a dealer and Napoleonic fan I echo the comments so far.

I think this is a great idea for a colourful and interesting series and one which will bring John new collectors.

Looking forward to their arrival.

 

[tdubel]

Can some of these be used in Jean Lafitte's pirate crew for Battle of New Orleans??

thoughts?

Tom