WS69 StuG vs. WS 47 StuG Question (1 Viewer)

[Mike97]

OK, so once in a while, I'll try to buy a retired item...
I had a chance pick up the "strictly limited" WS69 StuG at a 'reasonable price' (for a retired item). The StuG is one of my favorite German fighting vehicles and who knows when a new release will hit the market.
While shopping around, I also looked for the WS47 StuG-only to find that this NOT 'strictly limited' version sells for a LOT more than the WS69 release.
Is there some history here about these two releases that explains this ?

 

[jazzeum]

The WS 69 was just a repaint of the WS 47 and since the WS 47 is the older variety and was retired rather quickly (before I started collecting), it may be scarcer. In fact, the WS 69 was introduced to make up for the quick retirement of the WS 47.

 

[Mike97]

Thank you sir.
I wish I could obtain both-but that's just not in the cards. I'll just hope for a new release somewhere down the road.

 

[Njja]

Mike:

Keep your eyes peeled on E-bay a WS47 went off a little while ago for $240

and you never know how prices are going to go.....you might just stumble

across one.

Njja

 

[zup66]

The WS 69 was just a repaint of the WS 47 and since the WS 47 is the older variety and was retired rather quickly (before I started collecting), it may be scarcer. In fact, the WS 69 was introduced to make up for the quick retirement of the WS 47.

is the same for the fob09 story i think

 

[Njja]

is the same for the fob09 story i think

Max you are 100% correct.

Njja

 

[nmrocks]

I would like to see Andy revisit the MK III stugs again, I prefer them to the MK IV's
Ray

 

[Mike97]

Thanks Njja, that's exactly what I'll do.
mike

 

[Njja]

Thanks Njja, that's exactly what I'll do.
mike

Mike:

My pleasure, and good hunting!!

Njja

 

[Capitolron]

NAPOLEON

 

[Njja]

Ron:

Wouldn't Nappy have loved a few Stug's in his inventory!

Njja

 

[Mike97]

Yeah, but how many horses would it have taken to PULL one of those babies ??

 

[Capitolron]

Ron:

Wouldn't Nappy have loved a few Stug's in his inventory!

Njja

We would need just one day !