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Post by lensman on Sept 22, 2004 15:32:09 GMT
The decision on the Legion Irelandaise boils down to a simple fact--there are two kinds of collectors, those who buy painted figures and those who cannot understand paying someone else to have all the fun. I believe that the buyers of painted figures seldom paint and will therefore continue to buy and that by offering the moulds to the rest of us Prince August’s sales can only increase.
By the way, kudos to who ever came up with the idea of the forum. I have enjoyed it immensely and have come to value my Prince August figures all the more by being connected to the world wide community. As for any criticisms I may have expressed I hope I have let it be known that I like far more of the figures than I dislike. So far as I can tell there is no such thing as a BAD Prince August figure simply ones that are not useful to me. My main goal in offering suggestions is to see Prince August grow and prosper so that I can continue buying moulds from them for many years to come.
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Post by Bismuth Dirigible on Sept 22, 2004 16:24:18 GMT
I have a question?
How many new molds did Prince August add to the Napelonic 80's line last year?
How many new molds do you guys typically release each year? (two? ten?)
This forum is a great idea.
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Post by Prince August on Sept 23, 2004 18:22:13 GMT
I have a question? How many new molds did Prince August add to the Napelonic 80's line last year? How many new molds do you guys typically release each year? (two? ten?) This forum is a great idea. We added about 3 80-s in 12 months. 80-22, 23 and 24. Thanks for the comment on the Forum, it is very pleasing to see it become so popular.
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Post by MacDuff on Sept 24, 2004 4:04:33 GMT
To expand on the World War which the Napoleonic era was, it would be great if someone would provide moulds to make US War of 1812 soldiers and offiers. Barzo makes a plastic set which hasn't been available for a few years (moulds need reworking), and there are but one or two that make quite static poses in resin. Considering the number of known War of 1812 wargaming enthusiasts in 54mm (requiring hundreds of figures), at least within the North American market, this would be a VERY welome addition. Otherwise, I personally would like to see British/French/American Naval crew manning a gun along with a First Lt./mastersmate, etc. in command.
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Post by greenknight4 on Sept 24, 2004 10:57:33 GMT
Well I'd like to see American Rev War or the Seven Years war. A good compromise thought megt be a few infantry and horse in Tricorns. These could be modified to so many types. Chris P.
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Post by Colin Romanick on Sept 24, 2004 14:37:48 GMT
I have several of the 25mm Napoleonic molds and would love to see some of those turned into 54mm scale. The current crouching/advancing poses do nothing for me and I have certainly seen enough Old Guard figures already on the market. Horses standing on parade don't rock my boat either. Traditional poses of French satallite troops such as Bavarians would be something I would buy, mounted or on foot. They could also be converted to several other German states such as Wurttemberg. Mignot is the only company that I have seen produce these types of figures in traditional toy soldier fashion. Russian Napoleonics would also be nice in the summer uniform with shako or fatigue cap. A body with several head choices like the victorian parade figures might be an idea.
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Post by lensman on Sept 26, 2004 19:07:25 GMT
I believe that producing figures with an eye towards their use in conversions should be at the heart of Prince August’s design philosophy. After all the average Prince August customer is, by definition, a do it yourselfer who likes getting in there and mucking about, which is why we cast figures in the first place! Good solid basic poses with a variety of heads arms and equipment which could be switched between figures would be fantastic. The wonderful “Soldiers on Parade” set in the traditional toy soldier line is an example of this philosophy in action. By the way does anyone know if the arms that fit this set will work on the 80-1 Napoleonic figures? I have been looking for an excuse to buy this set for a while and if they fit that will clinch the matter.
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Post by Ken Cliffe on Sept 27, 2004 3:00:59 GMT
Gentlemen,
Thanks for asking for input on subjects like this. It makes fans feel like a part of the process. Given that you already make some British and French infantry available, how about Prussian infantry, specially landwehr? No one does them, whether in molds, plastic or widerly available metal castings.
Ken Cliffe
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Post by toytoy on Sept 27, 2004 18:44:43 GMT
Hallo, i am mailing from Germany,please excuse my bad english ! I am think,it was fine to have Polish Lancers and French Curassiers on Parade to complete a piece of Napoleons Guards on horse.Changable heads by the mounted figures will be nice too for converse.
Great compliments for the Napoleonic moulds !!!
With best regards,Stefan
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Post by Christopher on Sept 29, 2004 20:14:39 GMT
Hello toytoy, cut from the Dragoon at Horse the Head and take from a grenadier ,lock at conversion of Christopher Teetsch at the collectorgages from PA and you can see my Conversions from 54mm rage greetings Christopher
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Post by Christopher on Oct 1, 2004 15:32:29 GMT
Today i have cast the new Moulds.... i say Prince August is one of the greatest Costumer of Toysoldiers....but one qeustion why have you the Heads belive one the Figures ?she wehres perfect for the other range of this series greetings Christopher
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Post by Prince August on Oct 1, 2004 19:02:05 GMT
Today i have cast the new Moulds.... i say Prince August is one of the greatest Costumer of Toysoldiers....but one qeustion why have you the Heads belive one the Figures ?she wehres perfect for the other range of this series greetings Christopher Chris, Are you asking PA a question or another member?. 'why have you the Heads belive one the Figures ?' I don't understand, can you expain it a little more?. Which mould are you referring to? I will try to help.
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Post by Christopher on Oct 1, 2004 22:43:50 GMT
Chris, Are you asking PA a question or another member?. 'why have you the Heads belive one the Figures ?' I don't understand, can you expain it a little more?. Which mould are you referring to? I will try to help. sorry but my english is bad i tell the question on PA,the other figures from the first Moulds wehres not complete the head is not on the body.now at the new moulds we can´t change the heads with any figures from the first napoleonic figures
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Post by Christopher on Oct 2, 2004 7:45:54 GMT
in two weeks i seen the vote for the Englishtroop is verry high.the most moulds locking at the battle of waterloo?You can reflect on a english rockettroop ?It is a verry nice opposite to the napoleonic cannon greetings Christopher
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Post by Prince August on Oct 2, 2004 12:34:46 GMT
the other figures from the first Moulds wehres not complete the head is not on the body.now at the new moulds we can´t change the heads with any figures from the first napoleonic figures The 80-24 had set heads for the figures, many of the others had interchangable heads. I am not able to speak for Chris but I will inquire why that was. It may have been because of the mould restrictions. There was not space for three heads or more as well as the bodies.
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