Thomas Gunn Listings (1 Viewer)

[barneywomble]

Hi fellow collectors,

can someone point me in the direction of a COMPLETE listing of WW2 soldier/vehicles produced by Thomas Gunn...? I am aware of the online "Database" http://cis.niagara.edu/tgm/ but it appears to be missing bits and pieces... any help would be greatly appreciated...

cheers
Marc

 

[desk11desk12]

Hi fellow collectors,

can someone point me in the direction of a COMPLETE listing of WW2 soldier/vehicles produced by Thomas Gunn...? I am aware of the online "Database" http://cis.niagara.edu/tgm/ but it appears to be missing bits and pieces... any help would be greatly appreciated...

cheers
Marc

Outstanding! Now that took lots of work!

Thank you,

Carlos

 

[rpk]

Hi fellow collectors,

can someone point me in the direction of a COMPLETE listing of WW2 soldier/vehicles produced by Thomas Gunn...? I am aware of the online "Database" http://cis.niagara.edu/tgm/ but it appears to be missing bits and pieces... any help would be greatly appreciated...

cheers
Marc

Hi Marc,

That's my database I built a few years back when playing around. I stopped updating at one point when TGM was revamping their website, and it looked like they were going to provide a complete listing of older/retired sets. Unfortunately that was never fully realized, and the momentum I had was lost. I tend to want large detailed images, accurate release/retired dates, descriptions and limited quantity numbers (if an item is limited). Unfortunately a lot of sites tend to be heavy handed (Java/Flash/etc.), when simple is all that is needed. Hopefully it is of some use!

-Rich

 

[Panzer ace]

Hi Marc,

That's my database I built a few years back when playing around. I stopped updating at one point when TGM was revamping their website, and it looked like they were going to provide a complete listing of older/retired sets. Unfortunately that was never fully realized, and the momentum I had was lost. I tend to want large detailed images, accurate release/retired dates, descriptions and limited quantity numbers (if an item is limited). Unfortunately a lot of sites tend to be heavy handed (Java/Flash/etc.), when simple is all that is needed. Hopefully it is of some use!

-Rich

Rich:

This is very impressive and useful.

 

[em_linney]

When the previously listed website doesn't have something I look here:

http://www.mmtoysoldiers.com/photos/pages/ThomasGunn/pages/ThomasGunn_WWII_01.html

Tends to keep images up even after he sells out of product, which I find very helpful.

Not certain it is "complete" but probably pretty close.

 

[barneywomble]

Hi Marc,

That's my database I built a few years back when playing around. I stopped updating at one point when TGM was revamping their website, and it looked like they were going to provide a complete listing of older/retired sets. Unfortunately that was never fully realized, and the momentum I had was lost. I tend to want large detailed images, accurate release/retired dates, descriptions and limited quantity numbers (if an item is limited). Unfortunately a lot of sites tend to be heavy handed (Java/Flash/etc.), when simple is all that is needed. Hopefully it is of some use!

-Rich

Hi Rich, your database work is EXCELLENT and invaluable and I sure others agree :salute:: I guess from a collectors point of view manufactures miss a FUNDAMENTAL point in that if you want to collect you need to know what has been produced... I do not understand WHY the manufactures don't put a simple listing and pic of each item produced.... ^&confuse

cheers
Marc

 

[jazzeum]

TG's policy is to make 100.

Generally, amounts made by manufacturers, particularly in this day and age, is confidential information.

 

[rpk]

TG's policy is to make 100.

Generally, amounts made by manufacturers, particularly in this day and age, is confidential information.

TG doesn't always make 100. Sometimes they've made 120, 200, 300, etc. What I have cataloged is detailed and accurate. Unfortunately I fell behind with TG, but it is a good history of their early releases. This is similar to my other databases as well. If I could get released, retired, limited numbers, etc. I built it, as it is useful information that isn't easily available sometimes. I have done K&C, JJD, FL and TGM to varying degrees.

 

[jazzeum]

I stand corrected but, again, production amounts are usually considered CI.

 

[Mitch]

really useful listing. With CS, figarti, TG, to name a few making specific numbers and openly telling customers what they are making it seems only a few don't! can't see why it would make any difference to collectors probably the only reason I could see would be for keeping mum is in case it was a bad seller however, again, why would that bother collectors?
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

It's not that makes any difference to collectors but companies are not in the habit of disclosing sales information for their competitors to see. When you talk about CS, Figarti or TG disclosing this data, the amounts are really small potato. Moreover, it's disclosed as a marketing tool and incentive for collectors to buy it now, otherwise they may lose out.

 

[Panzer ace]

It's not that makes any difference to collectors but companies are not in the habit of disclosing sales information for their competitors to see. When you talk about CS, Figarti or TG disclosing this data, the amounts are really small potato. Moreover, it's disclosed as a marketing tool and incentive for collectors to buy it now, otherwise they may lose out.

If the number of items produced is announced the moment the piece is announced does that instantly make it retired?

 

[Phantom Warrior]

If the number of items produced is announced the moment the piece is announced does that instantly make it retired?

I would think retired is when the manufacturer has none left to supply to dealers and is not making any more. If a manufacturer makes 200 and they are all ordered by dealers and collectors (i.e. sold out at the manufacturer) it can be considered retired.

Terry

 

[Panzer ace]

I would think retired is when the manufacturer has none left to supply to dealers and is not making any more. If a manufacturer makes 200 and they are all ordered by dealers and collectors (i.e. sold out at the manufacturer) it can be considered retired.

Terry

Terry,

Thanks, I guess it is all a matter of how you construe the term "retired'. Your definition makes sense to me.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Terry,

Thanks, I guess it is all a matter of how you construe the term "retired'. Your definition makes sense to me.

But you are correct. It's a definition that makes sense to me, but the various manufacturers and dealers may see it differently from me amd from eachother. I don't think there is an official definition.

Terry

 

[Mitch]

for all us dumb country folk there are plenty who keep us well informed of what is rare what will be retired and how quick we should move to get this hot piece so, I am calm in the sense that I know I won't miss a hot item!!!LOL

I would think manufacturers would use retired as when they have no more of an item at their office or warehouse. I don't think there is beyond that anything that is retired as they are always available in some guise.
Mitch