Poll for Favorite FL Line (1 Viewer)

[thebritfarmer]

Fair enough. Perhaps Scott or Dave or one of the other mods can do it for you. Just drop one of them a PM.

I tried and we can't change it, all I can do is reset it and have everyone vote again. Let me know if you want me to reset it.

 

[Spitfrnd]

I tried and we can't change it, all I can do is reset it and have everyone vote again. Let me know if you want me to reset it.

I think not for just one vote. We all know now to subtract one from NAPs and add one to the Crusades.

 

[Gebhard]

Boy, Gebhard...that is soooo loaded...let's face it, with 20 years worth of battles, and uniform changes at different times for each nation, you pretty much have Prussian pre and post 1808...Brits pre and post 1812, Austians pre and post 1803 and pre and post 1809, Russians. pre and post 1808 and pre and post 1812...and the French..well every 10 minutes, to say nothing of the occupied territories and allies. It might make more sense just to stick to representing figures during a fixed period rather than a specific battle. So far FL have managed that pretty well, I think. (Shrug)

Hi ,
I'm really not sure what your saying as my question was poised to collectors and possible future collectors and what Battle they may like to see First legion tackle next. I'm sure your aware that first Legion already gears their figure releases around specific Battles ie Borodino 1812 and Waterloo 1815 tons of crossover potential to be sure . One of my main points of interest is the Befreiungskriege 1813-15 , but I love the period from beginning to end . I'm sure First legion could keep me broke for years if they just covered all the participants of Borodino and Waterloo but not all the combatants are represented in these two Battles and I'm sure there are collectors looking for more..... there are some still deserving of First Legions attention . I was interested in hearing what fellow collectors would like to see next if there was a next .....Bill would vote for the Peninsula of course but what about you and the others could be interesting for sure I think First legion could even do a great job covering the period of 1789-99 that would open up some great potential for future releases, who knows maybe down the road we will see it Gebhard

 

[g18]

I tried and we can't change it, all I can do is reset it and have everyone vote again. Let me know if you want me to reset it.

I suppose that's not necessary as it would inconvenience everyone.
We can do our own mental adjustments.

Many thanks for trying.

Cheers

 

[DCN1898]

My vote would be for the Peninsula also. Fuentes de Onoro for the specific battle. I don't know of any major manufacturer that has done Portuguese figures.
For the east, I would like to see Austerlitz. There were some great uniforms at that battle

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Hi ,
I'm really not sure what your saying as my question was poised to collectors and possible future collectors and what Battle they may like to see First legion tackle next. I'm sure your aware that first Legion already gears their figure releases around specific Battles ie Borodino 1812 and Waterloo 1815 tons of crossover potential to be sure . One of my main points of interest is the Befreiungskriege 1813-15 , but I love the period from beginning to end . I'm sure First legion could keep me broke for years if they just covered all the participants of Borodino and Waterloo but not all the combatants are represented in these two Battles and I'm sure there are collectors looking for more..... there are some still deserving of First Legions attention . I was interested in hearing what fellow collectors would like to see next if there was a next .....Bill would vote for the Peninsula of course but what about you and the others could be interesting for sure I think First legion could even do a great job covering the period of 1789-99 that would open up some great potential for future releases, who knows maybe down the road we will see it Gebhard

Ahhh...gotcha...yep, I would love to do some Peninsula dios, but I have been so wrapped up in Waterloo, I hate to veer off to an earlier period in which all my 1815 figures are inappropriate. That is essentially what I was trying to say (apparently not very clearly). It would be nice to be able to use the same figures in different battle scenarios, but of course that is often not possible, so (at least for me) it is a matter of finding enough figures of any particular period that could be used with greater versatility. That's what nice about the Peninsula Campaign...lots of battles with essentially the same uniforms. Most of my 1814/15 French aren't really appropriately dressed for earlier battles (if I want to get fussy). In the past, I have brutally hacked tall plumes of figures (I really shouldn't have) to convert them all to essentially the same period. Then of course, there is the matter of making sure the correct units are being represented, if you are concerned with accuracy. This fortunately can often be corrected just by swapping out a flag bearer...at least for Frenchies (as I don't have issues with mixing manufacturers, reassigning regiments from one dio to another doesn't worry me too much...but I guess that is slightly off the topic of future FL offerings).

 

[Spitfrnd]

My vote would be for the Peninsula also. Fuentes de Onoro for the specific battle. I don't know of any major manufacturer that has done Portuguese figures.
For the east, I would like to see Austerlitz. There were some great uniforms at that battle

Yes Fuentes de Onoro would be my absolute favorite as well. As I have said before, a fascinating battle that had it all.

The differences between the Waterloo and earlier Peninsula uniforms is indeed notable but the British could be used for 1812ish forward and even the French could pass for the end of that campaign. There even was a French Guard unit left in Spain when Napoleon returned to France. The Carabiniers alas were never there, which is the reason I sadly passed on those in favor of the Cuirassiers who were. The Rifles will fit for any time period, another great reason for having them.

So yes if you are being strict, most of the Waterloo figures would not be the best choice for the majority of the Peninsula but I doubt it will deter me from using them where I like; unless until I have the choice and time to substitute their true counterparts.

 

[Alex]

I mix all my FL together, even Borodinos ones with Waterloo ones since they're not displayed in dioramas but more in lines of infantry or cavalry.

Now I would be very happy with the following figures :

-french dragoons
-a marvelous Napoleon on horse
-more hussars
-some mamelukes
-some italian troops

and the list goes on an on ...

Anyway, as long as the uniforms are colorful, accurately represented as FL as done to this date, I think I'll be happy with whatever FL produces in the future for us Nap fans

Alex

 

[VIRIATO]

I have voted for Napoleonic but any line looks excellent. I have chosen to focus on Naps and Crusades, but Samurai, WWII or any other line look like great temptations. I don't collect them not because they look any worse but because I can't have them all.

Paulo

 

[Spitfrnd]

I mix all my FL together, even Borodinos ones with Waterloo ones since they're not displayed in dioramas but more in lines of infantry or cavalry.

Now I would be very happy with the following figures :

-french dragoons
-a marvelous Napoleon on horse
-more hussars
-some mamelukes
-some italian troops

and the list goes on an on ...

Anyway, as long as the uniforms are colorful, accurately represented as FL as done to this date, I think I'll be happy with whatever FL produces in the future for us Nap fans

Alex

You make good points Alex and I certainly share your desire for French Dragoons. With the Rifles and the fighting Scots, they are the most needed for my Peninsula perspective. As I am sure you noticed, the Hussars were on my list as well.

All my figures are displayed in some form of combat. Since all British and French figures to date have been for Waterloo (or Borodino for the French), that is what I have and will use for the foreseeable future. While I would be thrilled to have dedicated Peninsula troops, the uniform differences to me are sufficiently subtle so that I am content to place them where I will. Having 1812 as a bit of a major change point helps the rationale but really I find the British foot shako changes not that dramatic. In fact, a great many famous painters have mixed that up over the years. The heavy cavalry headgear change was obviously more distinctive but I favor the horsehair helmets over the cavalry bicorns so much I am quite happy to overlook that, even the pre 1812 battles. I find the French changes over that time period even more difficult to sort out and it is well documented that irregularities abounded in the Grand Armee outside the Guard. So I can certainly live with the post 1812 shakos and coat cuts and whatever headgear sorts out for the the French cavalry. As long as they are red and blue (and of course green) where there are supposed to be and there are plenty of them in fighting poses, I will be very content indeed.

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

I find the French changes over that time period even more difficult to sort out and it is well documented that irregularities abounded in the Grand Armee outside the Guard. So I can certainly live with the post 1812 shakos and coat cuts and whatever headgear sorts out for the the French cavalry.

Here, here! I am with you on that. In fact, I homecast and paint quite a few Naps, and I constantly have to remind myself to paint in a few inconsistencies on the Frenchies just because they were ubiquitous.

 

[Bama Boy]

Sorry, maybe my vote is unfair. I will vote ACW most of the time no matter what. It is my favorite time of history.

 

[DCN1898]

Sorry, maybe my vote is unfair. I will vote ACW most of the time no matter what. It is my favorite time of history.

No single vote is unfair. ACW is a great period to collect and it would be boring if everyone liked the same thing!

 

[MapleLeaf]

I started to collect FL Naps
because of the accuracy of units and uniforms
also the representations of so many allies(both sides)
I started with the Brits's artillery because the French was sold out
Got First Guard then Highlanders. Will be getting Prussians and Nassau
at next show. Got Lord Uxbridge with Light Dragoon escort
Can't wait for heavy cavalry Dragoon Guard or Royal Dragoon
can't ignore the Greys . Very important to me is Prussians Hussars
1st Regiment(Liebhusaren) and Landwehr Infantry 4th Silesian Regiment
their uniforms so different and very catchy
By the way where's Blucher Matt.
Prussians played a big role at Waterloo, must have them.
Then any money left i will get the French
Maple Leaf (what u think of that Gebhard)

 

[Gebhard]

I started to collect FL Naps
because of the accuracy of units and uniforms
also the representations of so many allies(both sides)
I started with the Brits's artillery because the French was sold out
Got First Guard then Highlanders. Will be getting Prussians and Nassau
at next show. Got Lord Uxbridge with Light Dragoon escort
Can't wait for heavy cavalry Dragoon Guard or Royal Dragoon
can't ignore the Greys . Very important to me is Prussians Hussars
1st Regiment(Liebhusaren) and Landwehr Infantry 4th Silesian Regiment
their uniforms so different and very catchy
By the way where's Blucher Matt.
Prussians played a big role at Waterloo, must have them.
Then any money left i will get the French
Maple Leaf (what u think of that Gebhard)

ML , Its music to my ears I love the fact that someone else has taken up the call for Blücher God knows he deserves it ,( I would highly recommend the book by the English author Roger Parkinsen " The Hussar General " its an excellent English language book on the life of Blücher just encase you have not read it yet ) . The fact that your also looking forward to some Prussian Hussars and some Landwehr figures is a beautiful thing as you see from my wish list posted a while back we are looking forward to some of the same things
1. A mounted Blücher figure this is my most wanted figure . I would also like as part of a staff set at least Gnsisenau
2. Prussian Lanwehr Infantry ..Neumärk ,Pommeranian or Silesian any or all are most needed as part of Bülows 4th Army at Waterloo
3.Prussian Artillery
4.Prussian Cavalry , Uhlan , Hussar , or Dragoons I would buy them all.
5.the Brunswick Line Infantry and the Brunswick Advance Guard Jaegers

If you like you can check out my album Sept 09 I took these pictures in Kaub at the Blücher Museum while on vacation...... there are some personal effects of his in the photo's . Sorry for going on All the best Gebhard

 

[Gebhard]

Sorry, maybe my vote is unfair. I will vote ACW most of the time no matter what. It is my favorite time of history.

Great to have the ACW represented I think your just ahead of the rest of the ACW fans in voting . Please post more often , once the figures are released I'm sure there will be plenty of chatter . All the best Gebhard

 

[MapleLeaf]

Listen Bama Boy
U stick to ur guns
U'll get respect
I always like ACW
Being haevy into Naps
I don't want to change my name from
Maple Leaf to Broken Leaf

 

[Saber]

I have voted for Napoleonic but any line looks excellent. I have chosen to focus on Naps and Crusades, but Samurai, WWII or any other line look like great temptations. I don't collect them not because they look any worse but because I can't have them all.

Paulo

Alas, an all too familiar problem. Normally I would vote Naps, hands down, but as I got into FL collecting late, I only aquired some of the Prussian figures and stopped at that. Just too many to go back and try to pick up. I have however started collecting ACW so the arrival of this new series is a fantastic break as I can get in on the ground floor and not worry about catching up. So my vote, even though I haven't received them yet, is ACW!

 

[Gebhard]

Alas, an all too familiar problem. Normally I would vote Naps, hands down, but as I got into FL collecting late, I only aquired some of the Prussian figures and stopped at that. Just too many to go back and try to pick up. I have however started collecting ACW so the arrival of this new series is a fantastic break as I can get in on the ground floor and not worry about catching up. So my vote, even though I haven't received them yet, is ACW!

That's a good point you make , I started collecting FL Napoleonics with the Bavarians and have tried to keep up with the releases as they come out . I don't know what I would do if i was just getting started , I think somehow I would try to pick up what i could before they sold out but looking back it would not be easy to purchase the now close to 300 Napoleonic figures so far released . I would just have to be more selective in my choices which I find it hard to do because they all appeal to me .
I think getting in at the start of a new line that you love is very smart . In a few years time I'm sure the ACW line will be huge , and as we know First legion are producing simply stunning figures . PS If down the road you won't to make room for all those ACW figures drop me a PM I may be willing to take some Prussians off your hands All the best Gebhard

 

[Spitfrnd]

That's a good point you make , I started collecting FL Napoleonics with the Bavarians and have tried to keep up with the releases as they come out . I don't know what I would do if i was just getting started , I think somehow I would try to pick up what i could before they sold out but looking back it would not be easy to purchase the now close to 300 Napoleonic figures so far released . I would just have to be more selective in my choices which I find it hard to do because they all appeal to me .
I think getting in at the start of a new line that you love is very smart . In a few years time I'm sure the ACW line will be huge , and as we know First legion are producing simply stunning figures . PS If down the road you won't to make room for all those ACW figures drop me a PM I may be willing to take some Prussians off your hands All the best Gebhard

Yes a delightful dilemma indeed. A fair part of it is timing. If they had started with the AWI I likely would be collecting that one as well and then when the Napoleonic line came out I would have been in a world of hurt. As it is, the Crusaders will have too wait from time to time to enable me to keep up with just the Napoleonics I favor the most and definitely would slide in favor of Rome. God help me if I tried to collect them all.