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XD bringing 18 NEW figures
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:24 pm
by steelbonnet
Well just popped onto the 21st site & AREA-21.
Looks like we`re in for a Blast of NEW WWII figures.
Quick quote...
1. 18 new figures in 1:18 scale are in development
2. The subject / era for these figures are WWII
3. At least 2 figures are confirmed as German DAK soldiers
4. All 18 figures are COMPLETELY NEW. (not repaints / or unit changes)
5. Expect some new American figures.
6. All 18 figures feature the newer articulation and maximum detail.
7. Figures will come with many accessories.
8. Many accessories have never been available before in 1:18.
Alas No pictures yet though Hey We know they ARE coming
Please Let at least 2 to 4 of them be BRITISH Inf or Airborne
Ja
Steel Bonnet
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:35 pm
by tko211
I was really happy to hear that we had at least a couple of the German DAK figures!
I am also hoping "crossing my fingers" on at least 1 or 2 Germans in regular run of the mill Europe uniforms -Those are needed for troop building IMHO.
I think I can talk my way into getting photos soon. At least some of the figs.
GREAT NEWS!
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:43 pm
by flpickupman
DAK? Woooooo!
There ought be head packs too. It's hard to build a DAK unit(or any other for that matter) with just 2 heads.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:47 pm
by Morian Miner
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!! 18 NEW FIGURES!!!!!
I scream with joy, my wallet screams with pain!
Wish it was the Platoon figs, but not about to look a gift horse in the mouth. Please, please, please be articulated like the IJA guys.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:12 pm
by tankduel
Fantastic! A year or so ago it involved a lot of waiting for new XD stuff to come out to buy; now so much is coming out I can't keep up with it (buying it all), but that's great!
Neville
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:35 pm
by Quixote511
Maybe this will pave the way for that DAK Kubel to come out from all those years ago. Or even a radio man and medic. I, too, am excited by the DAK. Maybe we will see a sort of international assortment--ie Brits and Ruskies. WooHoo bring them on.
Aaron
Yes!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:42 pm
by lablksmith
The news just keeps getting better and better...
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:42 pm
by KAMIKAZE
I am definately down for some new figures.
Mark
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:59 pm
by digger
GET THE ___ OUT OF TOWN!!!
This is the best news possible for me. No other announcement could be better, seriously..it is all downhill from here. HOLY...OK, I know I always advocate for a little peak into the future but these I cannot wait for...I almost would rather not have known...18? DAK? New Accessories (can we dream a little here - 30 Cal? Litter? Radio?) * Welling up * If the figures are even close to the recent pilots in terms of detail and articulation I need to take out a loan....let's see..18 x $5 x army builder quantities = seriously, I need to start putting money aside..
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:15 pm
by Morian Miner
Okay, TKO, you need to tell 21C us figure junkies are not a patient bunch. We need some photos NOW!!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:23 pm
by tkjaer21
This is great so that we do not have to have the same mold/head over and over. I can't wait. I hope that they stay at the same price point.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:25 pm
by tkjaer21
I forgot to say, it probably will be 3 waves of 6 figures knowing 21st. At leat that will give me time to save up for each wave.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:54 pm
by tmanthegreat
This is some good news! DAK soldiers will be much appreciated, and since there are 18 new figures, dare we expect some British and Russians?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:59 pm
by catman
ah we all know theyre Brits and Paratroops. Russians? Dreams never come true..
Wooo Hooo
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:07 pm
by mediump
Wooo Hooo Yess!
I can't wait to see what they are! it would be neat to see some brits, and ruskies (i'd like a 1:18 mosin nagant) I'm glad the pak40 will have some new faces to fire it off (I hope some come with it)

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:26 pm
by immeww2
YES!!!!!

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:18 pm
by holensock
Please let the new articulation be ball joints in the shoulders and ball joints at the hips! Give the kind of articulation that PTE figures have!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:23 pm
by Tinman
Time to invest in more tackle boxes.
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:38 pm
by Teamski
Great news!! I wonder what's going to be kicked out this time. The figures must be selling well.
-Ski
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:11 pm
by luftpanzer
Cant wait till I get my re-inlistment bonus. Im gona buy a whole lot of stuff . Boy is my wife gona be TICKED

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:23 pm
by Grunt
Everyone interested join me in the chant: Russians, Russians, Russians! Da!
Or, for those of you in the european union: Brits! Brits! Brits! Shrubbery!
Either way, they're going to have to make a Matilda or a T-34 if they open up a new front/faction. Twist my arm!

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:47 pm
by bird
The possibilities are so great, Russians, Brits (para's pls?), more German (Afrika Corps), hey even more Japanese would be too cool.
Knowing what I know now about the articulation issues with the S1 american & german army, american & german paratroopers, since they're not available anymore i'd love to see these remade using the new body work. I only say this since i don't have them.

Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:29 am
by holensock
luftpanzer wrote:Cant wait till I get my re-inlistment bonus. Im gona buy a whole lot of stuff . Boy is my wife gona be TICKED

I'm getting used to the 'dog' house here!
well..
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:20 am
by digger
Either way, they're going to have to make a Matilda or a T-34 if they open up a new front/faction
That might be part of the reason why they may not. I want Brits as bad as anyway (it was their war long before it was ours!) and they kicked ass in the figure poll IIRC but I still see it as a long shot. Especially since we can expect DAK and more GIs, I just doubt the "British are coming." Same with Russians, I am just not getting my hopes up. Most important to me is all new, with the new articulation and emphasis on detail. The accessories part has me intrigued as well seeing as how the Japanese came with SO many goodies, and the recent re-releases were packed with extra helmets, clothes, heads, etc.. I really cannot wait..
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:43 am
by aferguson
i could see them doing maybe a couple of british and russian soldiers....sort of generic army builders to test the waters and satisfy people like us.
Doesn't mean they'd feel the need to produce british and russian armour. They've made both british and russian troops in 1/32 and have not produced any british or russian armour in that scale. So maybe a couple of desert rats to go along with the couple of DAK?