32x has 'em, why don't we? Vehicle playsets!

FieroDude · Post by **FieroDude** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:34 pm

A fellow board member commented to me that it was kind of odd that the Firefly and 155mm Howitzer appeared as playsets before they were released as individual pieces. I agree, but it got me thinking. Even though I am not a 1/32 collector, I have thought about picking up a couple of the 21st playsets or FOV vehicles because it's like instant diorama. Or at least a big step in the right direction.

As it is now, if us 1/18ers want to create a simple diorama comparable to what is available in 32x, we have to a buy a vehicle and a couple figures from 21st or bbi. Then we have to go to Buld-a-Rama or someplace like that and buy about 5 different items--or build our own pieces. These days, most of the 21st vehicles don't even include crew anymore--just planes (and the PAK-40).

I would happily pay a bit more to have 2-3 figures (exclusive to the vehicle would be cool), and some additional gear/diorama accessories. And no, I am not talking whole buildings or anything like that.
For example: 1/18 PAK-40 with 2-3 crew, a small wall section or sandbag emplacement, the boxes of shells as included as well as some spent shell casings, and maybe a barrel or crate. Raise the price about $10--I think it would sell faster that way than as just vehicles alone (playability/displayability makes a difference), and the higher price should more than offset the added cost (and reduce the number that get sold on clearance).

Just a thought. What do you guys think?

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:26 pm

You got my vote! Count me in for the play set versions.

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:37 pm

I too would think that would be a great selling point.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:50 pm

I voted yes even though the only XD I have room for anymore are the figures.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:59 pm

I'm in!

blurx7 · Post by **blurx7** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:27 am

You could say they already have tried this idea. The Merrill's Marauders set was, in essence, a playset, as it contained both vehicle and multiple figures. And, as I recall, that sold out fairly quickly.

V2 MAN · Post by **V2 MAN** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:09 am

Im in as well

V2 MAN · Post by **V2 MAN** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:10 am

Never heard of any other playsets besides 1/32.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:46 pm

Hell yes, bring em on!

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 2:18 pm

It could work but depends on how much the sets would cost. Another possibility is sell smaller sets by themselves with soldiers, sandbags and other militaria. It seems I recall Hasbro did that with their Star Wars line and they were pretty nifty sets, alot of accessories as I recall.
Todd

Small Scale Military Headquarters

32x has 'em, why don't we? Vehicle playsets!

Would you buy 1/18 vehicle playsets with figures and gear?

32x has 'em, why don't we? Vehicle playsets!