Rorkes Drift / Zulu Wars K&C - Need support (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

I really like the photos you post Joe,the backdrops finish of the action so well.

Rob

 

[modwalls]

I'm not a big metal fan, but the fact K&C have great paint jobs and I love the look and feel of metal figures. I would say to K&C go for it.Mike

 

[OldCelt]

Welcome to the forum Brett.
Knew a Brett in HI'school.
I'd love to see K&C due some Colonial wars stuff again in the new mat style.
Howevr only months from retirement and a fixed income.I'm startin' to panic over scooping up aas much as is already out there. Bring in another new line and I just might flip my brain pan,or whats' left of it..
O.C.

 

[Frank Millward]

Hi Brett - great idea - but not only Rorkes Drift but also Isandlwana giving Andie the options of cavalry,artillery and buildings. As one collector wrote in a previous reply Rorkes Drift has been done by other model company's it's about time someone took an overview of the war and not just this engagement - best of luck with this one - I personally would collect Zulu War figures and put On Hold other items I collect -

Frank - Perth WA

 

[kilted vampire]

Close up of gun. J

I have that set up cool ain't it

 

[The Lt.]

Hi Brett - great idea - but not only Rorkes Drift but also Isandlwana giving Andie the options of cavalry,artillery and buildings. As one collector wrote in a previous reply Rorkes Drift has been done by other model company's it's about time someone took an overview of the war and not just this engagement - best of luck with this one - I personally would collect Zulu War figures and put On Hold other items I collect -

Frank - Perth WA

Frank although Rorke's Drift has been done by other they've also provided us with sets and figures of the period including cavalry, artilley, gattling guns and more. Trophy although known for providing the series in gloss an if I'm not misten also matte via special order........The Lt.

 

[ucla1967]

Hi Brett - great idea - but not only Rorkes Drift but also Isandlwana giving Andie the options of cavalry,artillery and buildings. As one collector wrote in a previous reply Rorkes Drift has been done by other model company's it's about time someone took an overview of the war and not just this engagement - best of luck with this one - I personally would collect Zulu War figures and put On Hold other items I collect -

Frank - Perth WA

Trophy also did an extensive Isandhlwana series of figures, hand-to-hand sets and battle dioramas. They also did the 17th Lancers at Ulundi, including three hand-to-hand sets.

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Hi Guys,
This is Brett Williams from The Military Workshop in Brisbane, Australia. Ex- Royal Hong Kong Police (like Andy of K&C) and saw K&C starting as my wife used to work in shop next to K&C. Migrated to Oz in 1997 before the handover in Hong Kong and started dealing in K&C about five years ago.
Being from UK and son of Army Officer I go for the historical figures rather than WWII. Napoleonics my main area of interest. Recently bought the Crimean range which were great although still cursing K&C UK for getting that as an exclusive range !!!
So far K&C has done well in covering areas of interest to collectors. Naturally I have been requesting the Lighthorse Charge at Beersheba and I hope that and Aussies in Gallipoli and the Western Front are included in the WWI range in due course.
However I need some backup from forum members ! I have been requesting that Andy (K&C) do Rorkes Drift / Zulu Wars. I personally like this campaign/battle and think very popular with most guys due to the great movie and the fact 11 VC's in one day. His response is that most other toy soldier companies have done it already and therefore not planning to do it. Whilst I respect his right to make commercial decisions I strongly believe that a K&C Rorkes Drift range would be incredibly popular.
If you would be interested in such a range please add your support via this forum. If you are a collector or dealer and see Andy at a show also consider mentioning it if you think a good idea.
In the meantime best wishes to all forum members.
Regards Brett Williams

PS Before I came to Oz I had never met or heard of any other Brett other than Brett Maverick (from the Western series) and Brett Sinclair (Roger Moore in The Pursuaders TV serives). However down under it is almost as common as John and first person I ever met here was a Brett !

What a great idea I would gladley buy all of this range if only K&C would make it.

 

[plasmapulse]

Being a Zulu War fan myself, I would normally say yes, BUT you all know Britains is starting with more than 1 extensive Zulu War range later this year.
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4903
To be honest, I wouldn't be able to support another ZW series (and Britains is my favorite).

Having said that, I wish you the best of luck getting this range done, it IS a popular period.

 

[OzDigger]

Talking about Aussie names. When Elite/BBI did an Action Figure of an Australian in the Pacific they called him Paddy !!! Not actully come across to many Bruces.

I have an Uncle Bruce who has a son named Brett And speaking of famous names, this stern looking guy reckons Andy should get onto the Zulu bandwagon, in "Matt" finish of course

 

[damian]

Does he have a daughter called Sheila
Regards
Damian

 

[OzDigger]

Does he have a daughter called Sheila
Regards
Damian

Why are Damians so evil

 

[damian]

It comes with the 666 scar that is standard on all our foreheads
regards
damian

 

[Capitolron]

Hi Brett - great idea - but not only Rorkes Drift but also Isandlwana giving Andie the options of cavalry,artillery and buildings. As one collector wrote in a previous reply Rorkes Drift has been done by other model company's it's about time someone took an overview of the war and not just this engagement - best of luck with this one - I personally would collect Zulu War figures and put On Hold other items I collect -

Frank - Perth WA

Frank

Welcome to the forum. Do you collect other periods ??

Ron

 

[Mike97]

Welcome Brett.
I've been to limiting my K&C collecting to WWII (except "straying" into the Crusaders/Saracens line-and loving it), I have to admit that a K&C Zulu wars line would be a 'must buy' for me.

 

[The Military Workshop]

Keep the support coming guys.
However if Britains are about to bring out a range of Rorkes/Zulu War figures
I don't fancy our chances of a K&C range. However the SAS figures popped up out of nowhere so hopefully Chard, Bromhead and Jones, Jones and Jones etc could do the same.
When I was in the Royal Hong Kong Police the riot companies were called Alpha, Bravo, Charle etc. Due to the British army moving out they had to create three new comapnies for border control and they were going to be X-Ray, Yankee and Zulu. All the expats were keen to be in that company as they got to design their own T-shirts. They chose a Chinese officer to command it and he did not know what a Zulu was.
Anyway a great movie which would be hard to beat if re-made now.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Keep the support coming guys.
However if Britains are about to bring out a range of Rorkes/Zulu War figures
I don't fancy our chances of a K&C range. However the SAS figures popped up out of nowhere so hopefully Chard, Bromhead and Jones, Jones and Jones etc could do the same.
When I was in the Royal Hong Kong Police the riot companies were called Alpha, Bravo, Charle etc. Due to the British army moving out they had to create three new comapnies for border control and they were going to be X-Ray, Yankee and Zulu. All the expats were keen to be in that company as they got to design their own T-shirts. They chose a Chinese officer to command it and he did not know what a Zulu was.
Anyway a great movie which would be hard to beat if re-made now.

Brett,
I reckon if Britains is coming out with a new range for Rorkes/Isandlwana, then as the French would say, "We're £ooked" for getting K&C to produce a range.
Dunno though, I've been re-reading some of Louis's posts and he does hang a good hook in the 25th anniversary teasers he sends out every now and again.
PS. I like the story concerning the Chinese officer who didn't know what a zulu was. They sure know what a capitalist is though....

 

[Louis Badolato]

Brett,
I reckon if Britains is coming out with a new range for Rorkes/Isandlwana, then as the French would say, "We're £ooked" for getting K&C to produce a range.
Dunno though, I've been re-reading some of Louis's posts and he does hang a good hook in the 25th anniversary teasers he sends out every now and again.
PS. I like the story concerning the Chinese officer who didn't know what a zulu was. They sure know what a capitalist is though....

Guys,

I thought I made it clear that there was absolutely no mention of Zulus when Andy discussed the 25th Anniversary ideas with me.

Additional indication that we are not likely to get a Zulu range is that it was one of the subjects pitched to the Nevilles as lines K&C had no intention of doing, from which they were to select their exclusive line (from which they chose the Crimean War).

I still would love to see K&C readdress the Zulus, but as generous as Andy has been with his amazing new releases, I am not going to complain!

 

[maddadicus]

I am totally against K/C getting into this range........We, as collectors, need honest competition among old and new soldier mfg. ,in order to keep prices down and choices fresh....To encourage K/C to become the Walmart of toy soldiers, putting out product and ranges, just to parylize the collectors of other scales and companies, does not help our cause....As it is now, most of us are not able to keep up with K/C's non stop offerings now. And to have all our soldiers of any era, to all look K/C like ,would not allow for the uniqueness and choices of style, that was always and still is the heart and purpose of toy soldier collecting...And, besides, if there is no one to compete against K/C, and he now has to recoup the sculpting and production cost for all these new ranges, who do you think will end up paying for it, with no where else to go for our historical era choices...Beware what you wish for..Michael

 

[OldCelt]

I am totally against K/C getting into this range........We, as collectors, need honest competition among old and new soldier mfg. ,in order to keep prices down and choices fresh....To encourage K/C to become the Walmart of toy soldiers, putting out product and ranges, just to parylize the collectors of other scales and companies, does not help our cause....As it is now, most of us are not able to keep up with K/C's non stop offerings now. And to have all our soldiers of any era, to all look K/C like ,would not allow for the uniqueness and choices of style, that was always and still is the heart and purpose of toy soldier collecting...And, besides, if there is no one to compete against K/C, and he now has to recoup the sculpting and production cost for all these new ranges, who do you think will end up paying for it, with no where else to go for our historical era choices...Beware what you wish for..Michael

I really don' think K&C will become the WallyWorld of the toy soldier hobby. But if his competion doesn't keep up the charge he could take a substantial lead. K&C in the Zulu Wars would be fun. However I think Zululand has been pretty well hashed by almost all makers(incldng K$C). I for one don,t think it would be that wise a move for K$C at this time.