* Tempting , No ?

[MG-42]

* "Mighty tempting" , but the pri¢e of these K&C pieces kills , w/ the exception of the Italian Armor ,.. which is almost a Muss Haben !


<center> K&C [+] Semovente M40-75/18 SPG

(Port side)
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<a href="http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... 0752-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... 0752-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><br> K&C * LRDG - "Long Range Desert Group" - 30cwt. camo'd Chevrolet

<a href="http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... 0952-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... 0952-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><br> K&C * Desert / Austin K2 + Ambulance

<a href="http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... 0954-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... 0954-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><br> K&C * Crusader III

<a href="http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... IR8366.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd20 ... IR8366.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><br> Airfix 1/32 scale boxed set w/ Crusader III tank & multi-pose figures
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* I threw the Airfix set in cause it's the same tank as the finished K&C model. I did this because it basically has the same paint scheme shown on the box , which I have stored in my basement for now.

............ I know it's kind of a stupid question , but do you think any of these are worth it ? ... I realize that these are wayyy expensive but I myself or a few of us , may have to settle for stuff like this. I don't know. ... I hope not. ... 1:35 is just too small for me.

* I gather that there are more Italian action pieces to come , from the K&C line next year , sometime in 2010.

........ possibly an M13/40 , or an Autoblinda , I'd bet.



- Mitch v MG

[hworth18]

Believe it or not, there is a large collecting market for these that they regularly sell out, and go way up in value.

[ketelone]

I traded for the Semovente at the September Toy Soldier show. Great piece. I have also previously purchased Figarti's Chevy truck and the SAS jeeps. I know they're expensive, but the same old vehicles get boring. The K&C pieces are fantastic but the majority of them are just too big when placed next to 1/32 pieces. Some of the K&C pieces, such as the older Panzers, work well.

Sadly it's really difficult to find old K&C at a reasonable prices. Figarti on the other hand can be found. I've purchased Stuart tanks and Humvees for less than $20. I've also been able to buy Britains and Frontline pieces for $30.

[MG-42]

* Their newer pieces have certainly gotten better detailed. Especially to the lower chassis of tanks & tracked vehicles in general.

........ this I'm sure has added to the ¢o$t & collectibility.


- Mitch v MG

[aferguson]

K&C are 1/30 scale...noticably larger than 1/32 and much bigger than 1/35.

They make nice stuff but i don't care much for their figures. Someone once said they look like they were made by Disney and i agree.

[ketelone]

I really like K&C but I'm so entrenched in 1/32. To start over would be like reinventing the wheel....

[AMERICAN_GRENADIER]

agree figures are a bit cartoonish. but the tanks are nicely done

[DomiUK]

If you think K&C are a bit on the expensive side take a look at http://www.firstlegionltd.com/54mmwwiis ... rmans.aspx

I actually do not rate K&C as they have scale problems and I definately have them down as cartoony but the first legion offerings are soo impressive that even at £45 a figure I am seriously considering collecting these.

I have no hesitation in saying they are far and away the finest painted toy soldiers I have ever seen.



Picture stolen from fmethorst on another forum, his excellant photograph.

[aferguson]

those are 1/32? Holy nice but quite a price tag for a 2 inch figure.

[DomiUK]

yep 1/32 note the guy at the back pointing the detail of his fingernail.

I am lucky enough to own some very well painted figures that I have had commissioned over the years but I am still very impressed with these.

[snake]

Fantastic looking figures.VERY realistic.

But $50?

But I am not a figure guy.

[Ruger]

Fantastic looking figures.VERY realistic.

But $50?

But I am not a figure guy.

Actually, 45 pounds converts to about $75 at today's rate.

I'm also not a figure guy. $75 will buy tanks thanks.

MV

[MG-42]

......... sheesh ! ... these guys do look great but are they per set or per figure. If they are per figure , then I can live w/o them as I'm not that much of a connoisseur.

* "Btw" ,.. I do realize the scale difference of the K&C figures & vehicles however and agree that most of their figures look cartoonish but not all of them look this way.

I own a vehicle and a figure set which , actually , am quite pleased w/ my figures in particularly. They are the BoB GI POW set w/ SS captor. These don't look cartoonish @ all.

* I had 4 other vehicles @ one time but sold them about 4 yrs. ago ,.. sadly.


v MG

[snake]

Not to be anal, Ruger,but the website showed the cost at $49.99.
Dollars,not Pounds.

Either way,as you say
"I would take tanks,thanks"

[Ruger]

My mistake, I hadn't checked the website, I was only going off of what the poster had said. Perhaps that's his cost? I checked some of the UK dealer sites, and they seem to want 45 pounds per soldier. Either way, too much for me!

MV

[bboc]

The First Legion figures look very much like some of the high quality figures that have been done by Russian companies. I have a Civil War figure from Aero-Art that I paid $70.00 for in 2001. It is incredibly well done and I don't regret spending that much.

According to their web-site, First Legion will only do mail-order, or you can get some things from George Guerriero's MinuteMen Toy Soldiers at a trade show. I have bought many items from George in the last ten years. He is a very personable man and responds to his emails quickly. You can find his website readily where he lists the shows he attends and he deals in FOV also.

[1958Zelda]

Those figures are very nice!

[uksubs]

First Legion make a Stug tank for $300.00
For me you can't go wrong with Dragon !/35 armour + come with a better paint job than K&C & half the price
Think some of K&C new British vehicles are worth getting for the right price & have just got the truck cheap from the EU

[Col.Pickle]

First Legion guys look amazing! They're painting is great, yes, but I think the scaling is perfect!!! They don't look as chunky as the K&C figs often do but look less lanky than other manufacturers (21st for example). And of course, they're a far sight better than Popeye's Toy Company AKA FOV

[ketelone]

I saw the First Legion at the Toy Soldier show in September. I also saw their tank. The figures are fantastic but expensive. They would go great with Britains, Conte, 1/32 Figarti, and Old Northwest. Even Frontline figures would work. They'd definitely be dwarfed by K&C figures and vehicles. The Legion tank was nice but not worth $300. It's all plastic.... If they ever fall in price I'd definitely consider them.....

[ketelone]

Yesterday I picked up 2 more of the K&C North Africa buildings. They're great! Even though they are supposedly 1/30, they'll go well with my 1/32.... These buildings would serve many eras, from biblical times to present day...