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Post by macduff on Sept 24, 2004 2:54:51 GMT
I have several "fondest wishes" when it comes to your 40mm semi-flats (half-rounds): 1) Variously posed infantry/cavalry Ottoman Turks. I'll back that! Especially if in the larger, full round form such as the Rossbach Prussians. A set of Jacobite highlanders would also be a good to add to the existing ranges. - Ross www.lochsloy.ca
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Post by Karsten on Sept 24, 2004 7:20:47 GMT
I would like to see some Hussars from the epoch of Frederic the Great in addition to the Braunschweig range as this is -from my perspective- the best range of moulds that has been issued from P.A. ever.
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Post by Bismuth Dirigible on Sept 24, 2004 15:27:58 GMT
<b>casso said: I started off originally making 25mm Romans and others. Now my moulds are wearing thin and the range is depleated . Does anyone out there have these old moulds sitting around not being used?</b>
I love to see P.A. do some Roman molds, but I prefer the 54mm or the 40mm scale better.
What other really cool molds did P.A. use to market that they don’t currently market?
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Post by nick on Sept 24, 2004 19:03:31 GMT
i agree with Bismuth, I would also like to see some roman moulds pop up in the range
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Post by TomSauer on Sept 25, 2004 13:14:21 GMT
i agree with Bismuth, I would also like to see some roman moulds pop up in the range ... and 25mm (or 32mm, if needed) Romans could be mixed with the Fantasy Armies which sounds like a lot of fun
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Post by CorporalTrim on Sept 28, 2004 4:21:38 GMT
I have several "fondest wishes" when it comes to your 40mm semi-flats (half-rounds): 1) Variously posed infantry/cavalry Ottoman Turks. 2) Variously posed Indians so I can game the English/French contest for India in the mid-1700s. 3) Although the "Great Northern War" figures are suitable for many of the combatants in the earlier Age of Marlborough, I would also dearly love to have the following 40mm semi-flat compatible moulds: a} Variously posed infantrymen with frock coat w/o turnbacks, external belt w/ belly-box, slouch-hat / tricorne, w/ musket / pike. b) Variously posed cavalrymen with caps / helmets. --tb I quite agree. There's a few things which could be done with the existing 18th Century ranges which would add much to the flexibility, as opposed to trying to force the rather uniquely attired Swedes to look like other armies. By that I mean fuller coats without collars and turnbacks, suitable for many armies of the time. The 40mm Rossbach series is great so far as it goes, but there's a lot of holes in it waiting to be filled. My preference would be for more useful poses. Why on earth do we get an Austrian musketeer bayonet fighting, when a figure marching or firing would be infinitely more useful ? The same applies to the Prussian drummer slashing with his sword, wonderfully animated, but how many of these do you really need ? The more fully rounded Prussian grenadiers of this range set a good precedent as well. I could certainly live with all future 40mm figures being molded in this style, or fully round for that matter. This especially applies to the cavalry where beefier horses would be just the ticket. A more rounded style which would integrate with other ranges of 40mm figures such as those made by Irregular, Sash & Saber, Perry Bros., could well lead to increased sales, as opposed to sticking with the almost flat format of Eriksson's earlier figures, charming though they may be. But whether Prince August chooses to add to exising ranges or break new ground, let it be in 40mm, the perfect scale, IMO ! ;D
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Post by a03635 on Sept 28, 2004 10:33:38 GMT
I loved the 25mm models of the napoleonic army but what I would really love is to be able to get some good casting moulds for SAMURAI WARRIORS. All that I can find at the moment is ready made ready painted models which is boring as the best part is making the models and painting them the way you want .
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Post by lensman on Sept 30, 2004 6:41:52 GMT
This new forum has gotten me so excited about casting Prince August figures that I finally broke down and bought (from an American retailer) the traditional soldier sets Soldiers on Parade, both sets of Indian lancers and the Hussar and will eventually get most of the rest of the range. The one thing that is missing is artillery. How about a R.H.A. gun crew set and an appropriate gun? If the crew is too much to hope for then how about a set of arms to convert the existing figures into gunners?
If it is not snooping into trade secrets how is the traditional range doing? Is there enough interest to make a gun economically viable?
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Post by acecsr on Oct 4, 2004 14:24:42 GMT
I'd like to see more 800's series moulds. I also agree with making them have interchangeable parts, as the 802 & 803 band instruments for the 800 mould. Maybe we could see standing as well as seated hussars or mammelucks if we could easily replace the legs.
Carlos.
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Post by nick on Oct 7, 2004 16:00:07 GMT
is there anyone with some plasterboard up for sale
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Post by invictus on Oct 7, 2004 18:32:26 GMT
you find loads of plasterboard in skips....keep your eyes open as you drive around...
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Post by lensman on Oct 7, 2004 18:47:46 GMT
A popular custom with many American families is to set up miniature “Christmas Villages” during the holiday season (often under the tree) and the figures in these villages are almost always dressed as Victorian (or Edwardian, most Americans can't tell the difference) era English (I suppose they could also be considered Irish as well). With this in mind perhaps Prince August would be wise to offer a line of civilian moulds in 54mm dressed in late 19th century fashions. Not only would these be popular as Christmas decorations, on a par with the Nativity sets, but they could also do duty as spectators for the 19th century ceremonial figures offered in the “Traditional Toy Soldier” line. In addition they would appeal to model railroad buffs who favor “G” or “I” gauge lines. Many women who would never be interested in toy soldiers would find Victorian Era figures interesting for dioramas and doll houses. This era is so popular that there are even women’s magazines in this country devoted to all things Victorian. Finally these moulds would be popular for war gamers and roll players as figures for various Victorian era games (which are very popular at the moment). This idea I believe would be a real money maker for the company. ;D
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Post by neha on Oct 8, 2004 16:41:07 GMT
for me id like to see the fantasy range added to. does the release of the 32mm range mean the end of the 25mm? as they dont exactly fit together perfectly. maybe im wrong and you will continue with both ranges? cheers
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Post by Prince August on Oct 8, 2004 19:53:25 GMT
for me id like to see the fantasy range added to. does the release of the 32mm range mean the end of the 25mm? as they dont exactly fit together perfectly. maybe im wrong and you will continue with both ranges? cheers We are not ruling out releaseing more 25mm Fantasy, but we are interested in trying out the 32mm to see how they progress.
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Post by fitzjameshorse on Oct 11, 2004 15:55:10 GMT
First of all let me concratulate you as others have done on your range of figures.
I Think its quite brave of PA to invite suggestions as inevitably 100 collectors will come up with 100 ideas.
Personally I lean to all things 54mm and like one previous Poster (lensman) I agree that there should be more civilian figures not just in the Victorian era, For some reason the toy soldier world and the dolls house world (my wife has an interest in doll house hobby) has a fixation with late Victorian times. Those Christmas villages which lensman writes of are also becoming quite popular here. Frustratingly the buildings and figures seem to be below 1:32 scale.
PA clearly has a duty to maximising sale and as I see it theres two ways...attempt to increase the collector base (eg women by going outside the traditional toy SOLDIER scene) or extend the range of available toy SOLDIER figures.
To me the 54mm Irish Brigade (ACW) and Irish Legion (Napoleonic) are wonderful pieces and good additions would be Wild Geese in that scale, or San Patricios although I am aware that those with a purely Irish interest in history could hardly sustain a worldwide business. But has PA considered SPORTS figures. Even within Ireland the potential for GAA figs to be painted in county colours would be highly profitable as would athletes boxers rugby etc. It surprises me that this SPORTING potential is overlooked by manufacturers. Presumably the reason is economic but in these Politically Correct days toy soldiers are held to be somewhat undesirable. Might be nice to revert to the notion that the hobby is an art form of miniature "sculpture".
So in conclusion....wish list 1 more civilians 2 more "Irish" 3 sports figures
Best wishes/Adh mór oraibh John
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