Just curious if anyone who attended the Chicago show picked up the QR-01 "Wolfe's Rangers" set or have any information on its distribution. From what I gather it was made available at the show and not from dealers. A few sets apparently made there way to a couple of dealers. The set that I purchased indicated that 250 were made.
As a new collector of these great figures, I would note the following suggestions for future releases (to the extent anyone cares!):
1) 250 sets is probably too few, 1000 too many. The 500-750 range seems "just right".
2) A number of the early figures have their mouths wide open for some reason which looks a bit strange. The "Death of Wolfe" set looks much improved in many respects.
3) There are enough Indians.
4) The flags are too heavy making it very easy for the flag bearer figure to tip over.
Combat,
Some people care, I to am new to collecting these figures. I have picked up all the current sets QB, BM, FM, CAN & WIM over the last 2 months. They are excellent figures.
My set of QR-01 is on its way. I tried to get info out of John Jenkins, but got a comment of "no comment". So must be big hush hush secret.
To your points:
1) I agree 750 sets is most likely the right number. But, (there is always a but
) Why 750 of the QB-02 we only need one per collection and only 750 of QB-06 & 07 which going on Johns photo you will need 2 x QB-06 & 4 x QB-07 (at least).
2) I assume the open mouth is about shouting orders. The drummer and officer in the BM-03 set have open mouths. But a bit strange, yes.
3) Enough Indians, maybe enough standing & kneeling firing yes. Each of WIM-02 to 04 had one of each (in slightly different poses, but yes enough). Some new Indians in different poses, the old WI-02 & 03 and RR04 to 06 look great.
4) Flag too heavy, you are right, if it is over his head it is fine (which looks were it should be). If put out to the side, figure falls over, but not much you can do about that, does not look right there anyway.
Here is a couple of new ones for you, I put one of the BM-05 (British Marching) next to a K&C NA60 (French Guard Marching) & BR32 (British Light Marching).
A) On there sizes, if you measure to the eye level K&C both 60mm & JJ 58mm. So very close in size. Not that you would ever have to place them together. Unless Andy goes into this era.
B) If you leave the facial expressions out of it. Which are different to the K&C (better or worst that up to each person). So lets compare apples with apples, the details and paint job are, should I say it, better than NA60 & BR32. Put a K&C Crusader Saracen next to the BM-03 and its a close run race but the Saracen wins (but thats not apples with apples). Do not get me wrong, I have over a 1000 K&C figures myself and they are all excellent piece (even the old ones). I am not trying to upset anyone.
But I think the JJ figures have taken the next step in detail, quality and style.
C) The muskets and bayonets on JJ figures are a bit more solid and thicker which should make them less prone to damage.
D) Anyone have for sale or know were I can find any of the old JJ sets WI and RR sets. Or how many of each were made.
Aussie Monty
