WWl collectors (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter rharry
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I been thinking about picking up this line, I noticed the uniforms of the British soldiers from the past like 23011 are different color then the infantry coming out like 23018...the hats are diff color too..??? have any thoughts about this change in color..???
I had not noticed any real color change. I looked more closely and while there is a slight variation here and there (lighter or darker), it is not real obvious. It doesn't bother me in the least and I am sure there were many different shades of khaki as issued in the field. I wouldn't let a slight color variation stop me from getting these figures. The real khaki uniforms changed color depending on dye batch when manufactured and campaign wear when exposed to weather, dirt, and combat. Just not an issue, IMO. -- Al
Jagdpanther
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I thought about collecting Britains WW1, but its a little late... just to many sets to chase around.
lenswerks
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rharry the newer 2010 announced figures are for the Battle of Somme 1916. Good stuff! These are figures 23011,13,14,16,17,18,19 and 20 along with the 23015 Vickers Machine Gun and 23021 Royal Field Artillery 18 Pound Gun.
What I did was pick up at this point as the prior figures never seemed to have any cohesion and so I stayed away from them. I always felt there was no serious efford put into WWI prior to the Battle of Somme releases.
Also, the releases prior to 23011 are for 1914.
Things have change now for the better....
It seems that with the release of the first of the new figures, the Vickers and 18 Pound gun WB is now serious about WWI.
So, if you pick up from 23011 and continue forward you'll have a very nice Somme display in time. This is what I am doing.
I think the difference in color you mention betwen 23011 and 23018 is just seen in the photo reproductions.
Donnie
What I did was pick up at this point as the prior figures never seemed to have any cohesion and so I stayed away from them. I always felt there was no serious efford put into WWI prior to the Battle of Somme releases.
Also, the releases prior to 23011 are for 1914.
Things have change now for the better....
It seems that with the release of the first of the new figures, the Vickers and 18 Pound gun WB is now serious about WWI.
So, if you pick up from 23011 and continue forward you'll have a very nice Somme display in time. This is what I am doing.
I think the difference in color you mention betwen 23011 and 23018 is just seen in the photo reproductions.
Donnie
PJDeluhery
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K&C has a very nice line of WWI figures. I think most are still available.
hsm
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charging NCO it would be. sorry I don't have it here with my right now.
soft hat and 3 stripes on his arm.
You want? I have a few mint I would like to trade for figures I need.
any idea why they are not on the site? must be many more missing figures.....?
Makes them rare and valuable!!!!!!!!!
soft hat and 3 stripes on his arm.
You want? I have a few mint I would like to trade for figures I need.
any idea why they are not on the site? must be many more missing figures.....?
Makes them rare and valuable!!!!!!!!!
lenswerks
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Just want to mention that this new Gun Emplacement is a very nice item, lots of detail. I have the loader on the wrong side, but you get the idea. I did not have a shelf deep enought to display the Emplacement, but wanted to get one for another day. The set includes a pick axe, couple of rusty shovels, wire cutters, a gas alarm assembly. All of the WB Tactical Scenes items are just great.
