Vietnam War (1 Viewer)

[cantinetozzo]

It's nearly 50 years from one of the main event of that fateful war: The Tet offensive. I think it's time for Andy to reissue some Vietnam figures! I think 2018 it's a year we must celebrate...

 

[gk5717]

I wouldn't use the word celebrate in reference to a war or battle. Maybe commemorate or honour would be a better choice. But I agree Vietnam would be a welcome edition. Reading a book right now, Hue 68, it's about the Tet offensive.
Gary

 

[Go for Broke]

I finally figure out how to use these helicopter troops.

 

[cantinetozzo]

I want to see some ANZAC too...Andy it's time to re issue some figures (maybe at the cost of the beautiful IDF figures!)...

 

[jazzeum]

I could be wrong but I think Andy said Vietnam wasn't something he planned to make in the immediate future.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I finally figure out how to use these helicopter troops.View attachment 218162

How about like this:

 

[Go for Broke]

Impressive fire base Louis. KC should redo that APC.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I would love to see Vietnam redone by K&C with today's level of quality, especially the APC, Duster and Huey.^&cool^&cool

 

[cantinetozzo]

I could be wrong but I think Andy said Vietnam wasn't something he planned to make in the immediate future.

I remember it too...but time changes minds.. who expected Andy making "Six Days War"? ...and it's a big seller...

 

[jazzeum]

I agree but I think he only recently said that. In addition, I don't think Vietnam has been a huge seller for First Legion and they are very good figures; I have about 15 of them, as well as one of the Pattons.

 

[nysoldiers]

In correspondence with FL a while ago they seemed to indicate some new releases next year.....perhaps a helicopter and M113 APC.

 

[cantinetozzo]

I agree but I think he only recently said that. In addition, I don't think Vietnam has been a huge seller for First Legion and they are very good figures; I have about 15 of them, as well as one of the Pattons.

Well they are wonderful figures indeed and they are cheap now compared to other FL releases...but i'd like to see them made by K&C and with the same formula of the IDF figures..30/40 $ range , olive drab with some special figures at a higher price maybe.

 

[King & Country]

Well they are wonderful figures indeed and they are cheap now compared to other FL releases...but i'd like to see them made by K&C and with the same formula of the IDF figures..30/40 $ range , olive drab with some special figures at a higher price maybe.

Hi Guys,
Among the many, many things I have learnt in this hobby and business over the years is...

"Never Say Never!"

All the best and happy collecting, Andy.

 

[LTC PaulN]

I'm more for anticipating K&C releasing some figures commemorating the entry of Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in France (1917-1918)!

 

[bridport]

Vietnam would be most welcome.
Either The US theatre or the previous incarnation of the conflict involving French paratroops at Dien Bien Phu. A fascinating history.

 

[lav25vc]

Would like to see USMC at Hue

 

[semperrandyfi]

Re: Vietnam War ??

Never fought in Europe so I too would welcome a tribute to the AEF. First 12 Divisions w/French weapons.
Chauchat gunners,37mm gunners,Hotchkiss MGs,'97 Winchesters(fixed bayonet on some),bolos,trench
knives,mess spoons tucked in puttees,Marines w/2 gas masks-1 being French(maybe rest of 2nd I.D.as well),some with 2
canteens.
Units attached to Brits..Lewis guns,Vickers MGs
Doughboys come lately w/BARs,1917 BrowningMGs

All units with rifle grenadiers
Jarheads w/Springfields Army, those as well but many 1917 Enfields.

Helmet straps on backs of heads
No unit patches/insignia til after war.(Some Marines pounded EGAs on helmet fronts)
Crew served weapon carriers(auto-gunner,37mm,MGs,shotgun,NCO grunts)carry 1911 Colts

French 75s & hvy guns ,mortars to collect (maybe some Kraut pcs to overrun for diorama)

Oh mercy sakes..look at the time....Taps.

 

[cantinetozzo]

Would like to see USMC at Hue

Yes...that's what i meant ..i'm reading "Despatches" by Michael Herr (it's the definitive book on Vietnam..in it you find stories that inspired Apocalypse Now and FMJ) and re-reading "Marines in Hue City: A Portrait of Urban Combat, Tet 1968 " by E. Hammel and give a watch (always welcome) to the beautiful portraying of the offensive by Kubrick in FMJ and i think Hue is the most particular combat of the war. Marines, a city, ARVN troops, NVA regulars and VC...M41, M48, Ontos, Duster, Armored Trucks, M113....all conspire to make a great series. I agree too with who said that a VN series about the French at DBP could be really great...

 

[bridport]

Yes...that's what i meant ..i'm reading "Despatches" by Michael Herr (it's the definitive book on Vietnam..in it you find stories that inspired Apocalypse Now and FMJ) and re-reading "Marines in Hue City: A Portrait of Urban Combat, Tet 1968 " by E. Hammel and give a watch (always welcome) to the beautiful portraying of the offensive by Kubrick in FMJ and i think Hue is the most particular combat of the war. Marines, a city, ARVN troops, NVA regulars and VC...M41, M48, Ontos, Duster, Armored Trucks, M113....all conspire to make a great series. I agree too with who said that a VN series about the French at DBP could be really great...

Thanks for the tip! I will add Michael Herr's book to my Amazon basket.

 

[LTC PaulN]

Dispatches is truly an American classic in literature. I first read it in High School, later read it again while waiting to leave Bagram, Afghanistan in 2002. Its timeless.