I was told that Figarti is currently working on 17 LCT's with plans to produce more only when an order is placed. In other words, out of the initial stock of 20, 3 were sold at the Show, 13 are spoken for in pre-orders, then there is my order, that leaves just 3 from the initial stock that could be shipped out in a week or two. The lead time for future LCT's appears to be several weeks.
The LCT comes with 10 figures. Looking at the "Stun and Awe" display, I noticed there was lots of flexibility with the poses, with one of the loader figures also able to be used as directing traffic on the boat.
Rick was concerned about the reaction after the walls rolled back to show the Shock and Awe display because it was not the same as the last two years, this year there was just silence and not the past vocal gasps and comments. Now, it was not a complete surprise since Rick revealed the LCT in his slide presentation just before the wall was rolled back. Like Greg, several collectors mentioned they were simply speechless at the entire display. Figarti finally had a "shock and awe" product that complemented the releases with the unified theme of "D-Day + 1."
Rick was concerned about the reaction after the walls rolled back to show the Shock and Awe display because it was not the same as the last two years, this year there was just silence and not the past vocal gasps and comments. Now, it was not a complete surprise since Rick revealed the LCT in his slide presentation just before the wall was rolled back. Like Greg, several collectors mentioned they were simply speechless at the entire display. Figarti finally had a "shock and awe" product that complemented the releases with the unified theme of "D-Day + 1."
The LCT is the best shock and awe piece produced by far IMO and that opinion is shared by many people I spoke to at the Show. Having 3 of them in a huge display took time for people to absorb what they were seeing. It is the first piece that can be used by a collector in a major display incorporating their other AFVs. Look at how fast the 3 demo models sold and how many orders he got. Good luck Rick 
Well he is concerned about nothing.
If Rick want's something to worry about, he should worry about what shock and awe piece he can come up with at next year's show to match this one.
Terry
Dear John,Very cool, are you going to customize yours in any way? Special number,
ship graffiti? Any idea where your going to put this monster?
long.......wow!
I goggled the "LCT 811" and found the reference picture I think they used to put the "Half Hitch" cartoon on the wheelhouse. I could not find any other pictures of any LCT with an distinctive art like this so I am going with this one. Does anyone know the significance of the "Half Hitch" term?
Dear John,
I think I am going to go with the stock LCT. Figarti really hit a "grand slam" with their research.
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I may be being thick here (cue Kevin, Rob, Jeff, Clive et.al.), but why the German cross marking above it?
Simon, we seem to be 'thick' together...........I don't know either
Honoured to be thick in such esteemed company.
Who would name an LCT after a knot as a play on the word temporary
