Should we add manufacturer categories to Vintage/New Traditional Gloss forum? (1 Viewer)

[Shannon Reuss]

We've had the vintage/new traditional gloss figure forum for a while now and I'm wondering if it is time for some dedicated subforums for the most posted about manufacturers. We can move Imperial over here from the "More manufacturers" area and add in a Little Legion category as well as others that have more than a handful of threads about them.
We could also separate vintage from new if you like.
What do you all think?

 

[The Lt.]

We've had the vintage/new traditional gloss figure forum for a while now and I'm wondering if it is time for some dedicated subforums for the most posted about manufacturers. We can move Imperial over here from the "More manufacturers" area and add in a Little Legion category as well as others that have more than a handful of threads about them.
We could also separate vintage from new if you like.
What do you all think?

Shannon I'm in favor for what ever is decided and once again your out to spoil us and loving it when you do......The Lt.

 

[jazzeum]

If we're going to have subforums of this section, I would recommend that, in addition to Imperial and Little Legion, we also have one for Trophy and Old Britains (this would make Bernard happy). I also don't think it's a terrible idea to have one for K & C Glossy as this attracts, generally speaking, a different kind of collector than most WW II stalwarts. I would also add Tradition and Beau Geste since I think it gets crunched between K & C and Britains.

 

[aujj65]

Shannon,

Even though I don't have any gloss figures in my collection I think that the forum has expanded large enough in member numbers and interest to warrent this excellent idea.

Regards

Jeff

 

[The Lt.]

If we're going to have subforums of this section, I would recommend that, in addition to Imperial and Little Legion, we also have one for Trophy and Old Britains (this would make Bernard happy). I also don't think it's a terrible idea to have one for K & C Glossy as this attracts, generally speaking, a different kind of collector than most WW II stalwarts. I would also add Tradition and Beau Geste since I think it gets crunched between K & C and Britains.

Please let us not forget Trophy.........The Lt.

 

[theBaron]

I don't know if I would consider Tradition vintage, since they're still being produced. Unless we add Tradition under Other Manufacturers, and then an Old Tradition/Stadden category in the Vintage group, perhaps. That parallels the suggested categories for Britains (separating old and new in distinct subforums).

Another distinguishing mark for old and new Traditions is identifying the sculptor, whether the figures are Charles Stadden's sculpts, or David Scheinemann's (and their respective contemporary contributors', too).

Prost!
Brad

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Trooperess, what gets me with no disrespect meant, the forum is dominated by K&C.
But often wonder why ie; when you see an online auction usually there are something like 300/400 Old Britains sets and they sell like hotcakes and for big bucks. But the question I ask myself where are all these Old Britains collectors they never take part in this forum. One of the leading figures in the Old Britains world doesn't bother to take part anymore because there is not enough interest on this forum for him to bother to post anything, which to me is a big lose. I mean we are talking about the firm who put Toy Soldiers on the map, and the Old Britains collectors must have some wonderful stories to tell and amazing sets to show us. I also must add to this all the other Vintage makers, I think we are missing out on a lot of good information by the lack of interest in the Vintage field. Maybe some of the more experienced collectors could add to this point, as to why they dont get invloved.
Bernard.

 

[Dickbuttons]

Yo Trooperess, what gets me with no disrespect meant, the forum is dominated by K&C.
But often wonder why ie; when you see an online auction usually there are something like 300/400 Old Britains sets and they sell like hotcakes and for big bucks. But the question I ask myself where are all these Old Britains collectors they never take part in this forum. One of the leading figures in the Old Britains world doesn't bother to take part anymore because there is not enough interest on this forum for him to bother to post anything, which to me is a big lose. I mean we are talking about the firm who put Toy Soldiers on the map, and the Old Britains collectors must have some wonderful stories to tell and amazing sets to show us. I also must add to this all the other Vintage makers, I think we are missing out on a lot of good information by the lack of interest in the Vintage field. Maybe some of the more experienced collectors could add to this point, as to why they dont get invloved.
Bernard.

No need to add anything Bernard -- I think you have said it all, and very well at that.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Yo Trooperess, what gets me with no disrespect meant, the forum is dominated by K&C.
But often wonder why ie; when you see an online auction usually there are something like 300/400 Old Britains sets and they sell like hotcakes and for big bucks. But the question I ask myself where are all these Old Britains collectors they never take part in this forum. One of the leading figures in the Old Britains world doesn't bother to take part anymore because there is not enough interest on this forum for him to bother to post anything, which to me is a big lose. I mean we are talking about the firm who put Toy Soldiers on the map, and the Old Britains collectors must have some wonderful stories to tell and amazing sets to show us. I also must add to this all the other Vintage makers, I think we are missing out on a lot of good information by the lack of interest in the Vintage field. Maybe some of the more experienced collectors could add to this point, as to why they dont get invloved.
Bernard.

I have to agree with you Bernard, the only explanation I can come up with is that maybe some of these collectors are up in their years are not technically savy ??? (No disrepesct to our older collectors intended). You would be amazed how many people do not have the internet or are getting it for the first time. For some reason computers scare the bejesus out of folk. With so many pages to browse through when doing a google search, it could seem like a daunting task. There have been questions asked on here about an item and I have done a quick google search and BANG found it straight away no problems. (Then wondered to myself, why couldn't they have done that???)

 

[4th Hussar]

Like Bernard, I too wonder where the old toy soldier collectors are ? most of my collection is made up of older Britain's and similar 54 mm Toy soldiers. perhaps an expanded old/ traditional section might help bring out the non K and C crowd.

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Guys,

Its interesting you all should make this observation now. I have been thinking the same for a long while and would have to say that the old Britains Collectors are probably much as described and are Computerphobes. I know that my experience with my father who is in his 70s clearly supports this since he knows the web is out there but is unwilling to use it unless my sister or I am there to point and click for him. But I wouldnt give up hope I think that more and more folks from that generation are getting computer savey and will eventually find this site.

All the best

Dave

 

[theBaron]

At the risk of sounding morbid, I think the ranks of the old toy soldier collectors are thinning out, too, at least as regards those collectors who remember having Britains, etc, in their youth, and who collected them later as adults.

I think, too, that the increase in popularity of plastics over the past ten to fifteen years coincides with those generations who played with Marx toy soldiers, cowboys & Indians, etc, reaching the age where they're established in life, and beginning to get nostalgic for their childhood. Meanwhile, their fathers or older brothers reached retirement age.

But I digress from the main topic. Anything that makes the forums clearer is good.

Prosit!
Brad

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Scott, a very good point, and one reason I overlooked. I remember when I was collecting cigarette cards very few people used the Cartophilic site to talk about the hobby. Also before I retired and left the UK I used to call the younger lads Dinosaurs not many knew how to use a PC, they used to call me .com lol and I was the oldest on the Job. WHO SAID YOU CAN'T TEACH A OLD DOG NEW TRICKS. "HOGWASH". But then I was ex Cavalry the cream lol.
Bernard.

 

[trooper]

I think the idea is a good one and should be implemented. One thread I would like to see would be for British Manufacturers, the small cottage industry companies who do not have the capital to purchase publicity as do K&C and Britains, and who are mostly overlooked. However it would be best not to overcomplicate the idea with too many sub divisions, maybe just Old Toy Soldiers and New Toy Soldiers?

 

[VIRIATO]

Maybe a few better known and active manufacturers:IMPERIAL, Little Legion, Britains subdivided into old and new, Beau Geste, Trophy ( especially when they get back in business through the new owners ), and an «other manufacturers section» for all others like Tradition, T. Atkins, Fusilier, etc..

 

[The Lt.]

Shannon please make it a point to keep The Trophy, Little Legion. and King and Country as is insuring none of the posting are lost along with the others as they are relocated........The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

When dividing up Britains is it going to be Pre 1966 and Post 1966 ?

I think this could be tricky, as some of the pieces made 25 years ago are still in production.

 

[Dickbuttons]

When dividing up Britains is it going to be Pre 1966 and Post 1966 ?

I think this could be tricky, as some of the pieces made 25 years ago are still in production.

Even if pieces were made 25 years ago -- they are still post the 1966 era -- when lead figures were discontinued. I think every Britains collector distinquishes the vintage Britains as soldiers made 1966 and earlier, and the modern era as 1966 and after.

Dick

 

[theBaron]

Even if pieces were made 25 years ago -- they are still post the 1966 era -- when lead figures were discontinued. I think every Britains collector distinquishes the vintage Britains as soldiers made 1966 and earlier, and the modern era as 1966 and after.

Dick

I agree with you, Dick. The end of hollowcast lead toy soldier production is a clear demarcation line, in the history of Britains.

Prosit!
Brad

 

[1879fanatic]

We've had the vintage/new traditional gloss figure forum for a while now and I'm wondering if it is time for some dedicated subforums for the most posted about manufacturers. We can move Imperial over here from the "More manufacturers" area and add in a Little Legion category as well as others that have more than a handful of threads about them.
We could also separate vintage from new if you like.
What do you all think?

Shannon, Yes to your suggestions. You know what you're doing. We trust you. Everyone knows vintage from new traditional, and it's not '66, it's early '70's Mike