TG figure poses (1 Viewer)

[Mitch]

Guys

I have just spoken to a friend and collector on the phone today about TG products and we discussed some of the figures in detail. He said something which, got me thinking when he said ' TG figures make 'real' toy soldiers. He continued that he can sit analysing the poses and detail for hours, as they are so life- like and, show how real troops should be in action and the field.

I got thinking and started looking at other sets and, I can see what he is saying I admire amost all of the sets out but, looking at the sets you can see something a little different IMO the crouching and lying prone poses just have that something extra about them.

Does anyone else think such similar thoughts about the sets or, is it the same for all matt sets?
Mitch

 

[CelticDave]

This is one figure that stands out for me.
I can remember being in the Army Cadets and firing exactly like this.

Regards
Dave

 

[Mitch]

Dave...
I guess he was right if it can conjour up memories like that. The little bit of thought into poses seems to have worked wonders. I think the new sets with the german gunner holding at the hip an MG34 is the same (no pic sorry) its just so, atypical of a german pose in action
Mitch

This is one figure that stands out for me.
I can remember being in the Army Cadets and firing exactly like this.

Regards
Dave

 

[wayne556517]

I agree Mitch these 5 are great examples especially the bloke in the prone position re-loading.

 

[Mitch]

My personal favourite is that last picture at the bottom. He is wondering whether to fire or not and, the slant in his stance is just spot on. Really remarkable figures and more remarkable that it is a new manufacturer starting out. You usually get better the longer you design and produce so, it bodes very well for future releases
Mitch

I agree Mitch these 5 are great examples especially the bloke in the prone position re-loading.

 

[Go for Broke]

I have a lot of TGM soldiers. As Mitch said, those crouching and prones poses are excellent. My favorite is the prone guy pushing ammo to the 7.5 gun. You can almost see the bullets pinning him down. What would be cool is if TGM made the gunners for the 7.5 gun trying to load the gun while under fire. Another favorite are all the gunners for the pak gun. Also what's cool about TGM is that there's lots of equipment on the bases of the soldiers, such as guns, grenades, packs, ammo, etc.

 

[Mitch]

Go for Broke...

I agree with you about the guy pushing the ammo boxes really good stuff. I think the extra kit you get for the sets is excellent including loose rifles which, can be used in many different scenes.
Mitch

I have a lot of TGM soldiers. As Mitch said, those crouching and prones poses are excellent. My favorite is the prone guy pushing ammo to the 7.5 gun. You can almost see the bullets pinning him down. What would be cool is if TGM made the gunners for the 7.5 gun trying to load the gun while under fire. Another favorite are all the gunners for the pak gun. Also what's cool about TGM is that there's lots of equipment on the bases of the soldiers, such as guns, grenades, packs, ammo, etc.

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

I haven't got any of these yet but I am tempted.Simmo.

 

[wayne556517]

I haven't got any of these yet but I am tempted.Simmo.

Do it Simmo like the Figarti tank you wont be sorry...................

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

That's the problem I have seen them at Brett's shop and there calling.Simmo.

 

[The Military Workshop]

Simmo,
Only 8 minutes to closing time. You can make it !!!
Regards
Brett

 

[Mitch]

At least you guys get the products early we have to wait and, not guaranteed to get the stuff as it could all be pre-sold even dealers over here may not get it if all the customers snap it up first from TG

I have learned, the hard way, in the past always get what you want when you see it as, it always seems to vanish if you think... I will get that another time.

Sod's law I suppose
Mitch

 

[OzDigger]

At least you guys get the products early we have to wait and, not guaranteed to get the stuff as it could all be pre-sold even dealers over here may not get it if all the customers snap it up first from TG

I have learned, the hard way, in the past always get what you want when you see it as, it always seems to vanish if you think... I will get that another time.

Sod's law I suppose
Mitch

Can't you order direct from TG?

 

[Mitch]

Yes but, what I was saying was that Aussies are quite lucky as the new sets should they be limited and, as popular as the rest may all be snapped up before many can get an order in
Mitch

Can't you order direct from TG?

 

[OzDigger]

Yes but, what I was saying was that Aussies are quite lucky as the new sets should they be limited and, as popular as the rest may all be snapped up before many can get an order in
Mitch

Sometimes we do get an advantage with our timezone being similar to China/Hong Kong. However you would be surprised how many overseas dealers put us on hold until "their regular customers" have a chance to order. Does that mean Aussie customers are irregular

 

[Mitch]

Did not know that. I thought from what I heard Oz was a really big market?
Cannot wait for your pics of the new sets
Mitch

Sometimes we do get an advantage with our timezone being similar to China/Hong Kong. However you would be surprised how many overseas dealers put us on hold until "their regular customers" have a chance to order. Does that mean Aussie customers are irregular

 

[OzDigger]

Did not know that. I thought from what I heard Oz was a really big market?
Cannot wait for your pics of the new sets
Mitch

I have been collecting for years and the toy soldier market in Australia is very very small as the average Aussie has little interest in military history. About 80% of toy soldier collectors in Australia are either from Britain or have close family ties in the UK and had toy soldiers as a child. I guess I am in the minority and came into this hobby via plastic kit modelling and Airfix 1/32 soldiers. I don't know anyone here under 40 that has anything to do with plastic kits etc, which makes me concerned about the long term viability of the hobby. I would be pursuing some advertising via online first person shooter games if I owned a toy soldier company.

 

[Mitch]

Interesting stuff. Just thought with Andy releasing the aussie horse troops etc and saying Oz was a big market there was some following from collectors. Do you have a local shop or, do you have to buy from distant stores?
Mitch

I have been collecting for years and the toy soldier market in Australia is very very small as the average Aussie has little interest in military history. About 80% of toy soldier collectors in Australia are either from Britain or have close family ties in the UK and had toy soldiers as a child. I guess I am in the minority and came into this hobby via plastic kit modelling and Airfix 1/32 soldiers. I don't know anyone here under 40 that has anything to do with plastic kits etc, which makes me concerned about the long term viability of the hobby. I would be pursuing some advertising via online first person shooter games if I owned a toy soldier company.

 

[OzDigger]

Interesting stuff. Just thought with Andy releasing the aussie horse troops etc and saying Oz was a big market there was some following from collectors. Do you have a local shop or, do you have to buy from distant stores?
Mitch

I think there is good potential in Australia and the Australian Light Horse is an excellent range to boost interest here.

My local toy soldier shop is in Brisbane which is 1 hours drive away and I buy there as often as I can. However I tend to focus on retired sets which means I buy a lot from overseas, either from dealers or eBay. 90% of my overseas buys are from US sellers because of their reasonable prices and relatively low postage rates. Over the years I have accumulated a number of items I no longer need which I have been selling on eBay, and about 75% of it seems to go to US or Canadian buyers.

 

[Mitch]

OzDigger...

Pretty much the same for me I prefer the older stuff to the new. I suppose by any chance you do not have any of the GC sets like No1 or No2 ???
Mitch

I think there is good potential in Australia and the Australian Light Horse is an excellent range to boost interest here.

My local toy soldier shop is in Brisbane which is 1 hours drive away and I buy there as often as I can. However I tend to focus on retired sets which means I buy a lot from overseas, either from dealers or eBay. 90% of my overseas buys are from US sellers because of their reasonable prices and relatively low postage rates. Over the years I have accumulated a number of items I no longer need which I have been selling on eBay, and about 75% of it seems to go to US or Canadian buyers.