War of 1812 Series (1 Viewer)

[BHogan]

I just noticed Britain's new figure of Tecumseh, and it got me wondering if there is any intention to produce a War of 1812 series. Not sure how popular it would be, but I'm certain there would be a number of Canadian and American collectors who would be interested. I suppose it could even be a subrange of the Napoleonic, Museum, Jack Tars & Leathernecks, or the Clash of Empires series. Personally, I'd like to see some figures from the Battle of Queenston Heights.

Brendan

 

[nysoldiers]

John Jenkins (JJD) did the War of 1812 Series and if I remember correctly he said that it didn't sell to well.

 

[semperrandyfi]

I just noticed Britain's new figure of Tecumseh, and it got me wondering if there is any intention to produce a War of 1812 series. Not sure how popular it would be, but I'm certain there would be a number of Canadian and American collectors who would be interested. I suppose it could even be a subrange of the Napoleonic, Museum, Jack Tars & Leathernecks, or the Clash of Empires series. Personally, I'd like to see some figures from the Battle of Queenston Heights.

Brendan

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Brendan,1500 metal 54mm War of 1812 figures..all units from 25 July 1814 fight at Lundy's Lane.
Guns,WIAs/KIAs/(horses as well).Every manufacturer on this planet plus many one-of -a kinds.
(over 150 Glengarry Lights!).Infantry,artymen,Dragoons(U.S.Canadian& Brits)Regulars/militia/IMUCs,
Scott/Ripley/Porter/Drummond.

Regards, Randy

 

[jazzeum]

I spoke to Ken on Saturday at Louis Badolato's event and I don't believe this is something Britain's will be making.

 

[tdubel]

Jenkins focused on the wrong battle in my opinion. New Orleans and Jean Lafite is what I think of when someone says 1812.
Td

 

[hsm]

The time to do it was during the anniversary. I planted this seed long ago for a tecumseh and a Brock- talked del prado into the Brock figure ...one of their last releases. No market probably- except souvenirs. I will want the Tecumseh figure.

I still have lots of ideas ken!

Grant

 

[semperrandyfi]

Jenkins focused on the wrong battle in my opinion. New Orleans and Jean Lafite is what I think of when someone says 1812.
Td

Tom,Jackson in LA.did indeed have historical charm ,but then again I'm no fan of massacres.To me,the
Niagara Campaign of 1814 was a slugfest between 2 highly trained & motivated Armies.The U.S. Army
was never tactically defeated in Canada..never.Had that same bunch faced the Brits in MD. (D.C. being moot),
the limeys would have met their pre-mature Waterloo.

Randy

 

[Old Bill]

Britains did the the Battle of New Orleans some years ago as part of their Americana series.

 

[WBritain]

Hi all,
I did tell Brad that if I just made what I personally wanted then I would have a huge War of 1812 range, but I need to be thoughtful how we use our resources. This is one of my favorite periods for uniform history and it hasn't been done well by anyone.
With that said, we have a good selection of 44th Regiment of Foot figures already, and they served in North America.
Our W.Britain Symposium figure this year is a member of the 2nd U.S. Artillery and the World Exspo figure will represent the U.S. 1st Regiment of Infantry. Let's see where it goes.
Ken

 

[Vicknor]

Tom,Jackson in LA.did indeed have historical charm ,but then again I'm no fan of massacres.To me,the
Niagara Campaign of 1814 was a slugfest between 2 highly trained & motivated Armies.The U.S. Army
was never tactically defeated in Canada..never.Had that same bunch faced the Brits in MD. (D.C. being moot),
the limeys would have met their pre-mature Waterloo.

Randy

Just laughed out loud at this

 

[Johnboy]

Just laughed out loud at this

War of 1812......An unpopular war for both sides. Britain was dealing with the Napoleonic wars, and strangely, American farmers were sending their produce to the Peninsula to supply Wellingtons army while the U.S, army were fighting British troops in America! However....by the end of this war even after some American success at sea, the truth is the capital ships of the Royal Navy (America had none)had the major East coast cities blockaded and the small U.S. navy were captured, sunk, or blockaded in port. British forces were able to land anywhere they chose, even though the raid on New Orleans was defeated, this was more than compensated for by further raids along Chesapeake Bay etc. It was fair to say that both sides were pleased when this unpopular war came to a close.

 

[7th OVI]

Just as American farmers were selling produce to Britain, so were the British selling manufactured goods to Americans. The US Navy never had any plans for large capital ships as they were considered obsolete by the time the war of 1812 by the US Navy. Our focus was on the super frigate class and smaller ships which served with much success. Fast and strike hard was the approach. As far as the ground war, raids along the Chesapeake were successful but other raids out west and from Canada were less successful. In the end, the war just created more tension between England and the US. The US would keep a stronger standing army as a defense, increase it's Navy and an ever watchful eye on the Canadian border and Florida coast. It was a mess from both sides perspective and it was best it ended when it did. IMO Chris

 

[7th OVI]

By the way, looking forward to the figures. I always liked this period in US history. Chris

 

[semperrandyfi]

John Jenkins (JJD) did the War of 1812 Series and if I remember correctly he said that it didn't sell to well.

NYS,Lack of interest was/is due largely in part that not enough Nazis(with their intrinsic,ubiquitous array of pulsating/throbbing
88mm guns/Panthers/and Lions...er..Tigers were conspicuous only by their absence.Goose stepping Krauts woulda gave the U.S boys the
Willies.In this hobby,without these key ingredients(OK,OK the Civil War has it's nitch),sales stagnate.Add $40-$70/metal foot figure and the market
shrinks correspondingly.Hell,I paid cash for my first 4 cars(age 16 for #1)to include a 66'StingRay -3 years old-just before my 21st birthday.
How many 'players'in this hobby are under the age of 25? Remember back in the bad old days,a set of 6 painted 54mm metal troops=under $100.00?
E-Bay runs K&C ....anything..for 2 or 3 times their original$$(0 bids).And,to boot,the overall mood of this once great land harbors love and kisses
to cross-dressing mall nymphs..little interest in U.S. evil history (Nazis still cool and cuddlesome however).I would one-up JJD and say this venue is
on the ropes. Enough.
Randy

 

[Johnboy]

Just as American farmers were selling produce to Britain, so were the British selling manufactured goods to Americans. The US Navy never had any plans for large capital ships as they were considered obsolete by the time the war of 1812 by the US Navy. Our focus was on the super frigate class and smaller ships which served with much success. Fast and strike hard was the approach. As far as the ground war, raids along the Chesapeake were successful but other raids out west and from Canada were less successful. In the end, the war just created more tension between England and the US. The US would keep a stronger standing army as a defense, increase it's Navy and an ever watchful eye on the Canadian border and Florida coast. It was a mess from both sides perspective and it was best it ended when it did. IMO Chris

Hi,
Can't disagree with any of that. Well said,
Johnboy

 

[BHogan]

Has a release date been announced yet for the figures of the American gunner, infantryman, and militiamen from Kentucky and New York? Pictures of the sculpt of the gunner and infantrymen have been posted on the W. Britain's Facebook page.

Brendan