Vietnam 1/18 figures wish list!

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:26 pm

Hello everyone and Happy holidays!
I was wondering if you guys would like to participate in a little survey that i'm doing. Since I plan on using the information results to send a letter to the toy companys in regards to the desire of new 1/18 Nam figures.

based on the idea that 21st is creating a "Platoon" figure set, I came up with the idea of a possible new set for the Nam series based on the TV series "Tour of Duty".
the figure set would include the main ccharacters of the series like:

1- Lt. Goldman
2- SSG. Anderson
3- PFC. Ruiz
4- SPC. Taylor
5- SPC. Horn
6- CPL. Johnson
7- SPC. Percell
8- PFC. Baker
9- and the medic "DOC"

please participate in the poll and tell me what you think about the idea.
Also include your info in a post so that it can be used a back up references to the toy company.
this is just an idea that i have and it may not work but it is worth trying!
HOOAH!

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:10 pm

I don't think I've ever seen the "Tour of Duty" show, but I'll vote to get any more 1:18 'Nam figures, vehicles, and accessories out there!

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:42 pm

here is a link to a fan of "Tour of Duty" TV show site.

http://www.pidd.homestead.com/TourofDuty.html

tell me what you guys think..ok!

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MK · Post by MK » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:06 pm

I too have never watched Tour of Duty but I voted yes. I just want more Nam stuff. I am going to be painting the M113 and changing it to the Nam era version w/o the extra armor on top.

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:34 pm

Guys
check the link out for info on the "Tour of Duty" TV show.
It was on during the 80's and both the season 1 & season 2 dvd sets are avialable online and some retail stores.
take care,
HOOAH!

Big_Iron · Post by **Big_Iron** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:24 pm

It was a great show. I have the Season 1 DVD. Best Buy had it. I didn't know Season 2 was out yet.

I'd go for the figures if they were a bit more Historically Accurate as Oppossed to TV accurate. There were episodes where guys were wearing Woodland Camo Helmet Covers and some of the Huey's were later models with the Twin Turbines.

But other than that, I'd be all for it.

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:37 pm

Keeping it realistic is a key factor...but the idea of the figures based in the tv show seems pretty cool and exicting to me....just as a concept.

by the way, the second dvd set came out yesterday!
check out amazon.com for it!
I already ordered mine.
HOOHA!

ParatrooperCarbine · Post by **ParatrooperCarbine** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:10 pm

Weapon + accessory sets!!!! Like the BBI 1:18 ones.

I want to see one with:

AK-47 (they already make one)
SKS
RPG (they already make one)
M-16 (they already make one)
M-16 A1 ? (they already make one)
M-79 (they already make one)
Helmet (they already make one)
Boonie hat (they already make one)
M-1 Carbine-these were used on a limited basis in Vietnam (they already make one with the paras)
One each of canteen and other belt packs to replace those lost in the vacuum cleaner.
.45 pistol?

Hey, that is enough for two different packs. Hey guys at 21C, this will sell!!!!

By the way, why is there no Eastern Warrior with an AK, since 21c makes one already (with NVA) and the AK is as common as sand in both Iraq AND Afghanistan?????

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:01 pm

I watched Tour of Duty. I liked the show and the music but I could never get over the idea that Southern California woods with a couple of plastic "jungle" plants could pass for VN. I could accept the mistakes in equipment and helos as "Hollywood" but the fact that these guys never had the "drenched in sweat" look of being in the boonies. Even when they had towels and sweat marks on the fatiques I had the feeling these actors were not in 95+ degree heat with 100% humidity.

Sorry, as I said I liked the show but could never accept it as "real". Same as "Combat" and "Galant Men". I watched every show, but realistic? No.

My experience tells me "Platoon", was more realistic than ToD ever was.
Just the scenes with the guys mixing oil in with waste and burning it. The smell of s_ _ t burning with oil stays with you a long time. The drug dens also brought back memories. I personally was with the beer and Johnny Walker guys, but they were there. "Platoon" brings back memories, ToD does not.

I'll buy the "Platoon" figures....ToD, no.

TTT

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 6:34 am

My idea was the concept of creating a new set of figures...
I think that all shows and movies that were prior to "Platoon" didn't really presesnted the realities of war in Nam or maybe the FX were not good enough to look as real as they started looking form "Platoon" on...
The idea of the show is what i like the most, you could inmerse in the character story..even though all the FX and props were not as accurate.
Another example of a figure set idea could be the figures from "FULL METAL JACKET"
for example:

1- Pfc. Joker
2- Pfc. Cowboy
3- EightBall
4- M-60 gunner
5- Drill Seargent Ermy

and maybe a female VC, just like in the movies.
What do you guys think of this idea?
All i really want is more Nam figure sets 1/18 based on an idea concept.
take care,
HOOAH!

Big_Iron · Post by **Big_Iron** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:41 am

A set based on Nam Era Marines would not be bad at all. I'd prefer later in the war though, the M14 as a rifle is a bit boring to me...Give me the Mattel Plastic Black Rifle.

Add to the Accessory sets an XM-177 (Car-15), M-60, RPD for sure.

These days our best bet is a Video Game tie in (although, ToD would be a good concept with Characters, backgrounds etc). The problem is one of the games out now selling itself as Nam has the Woodland Camo Helmet cover issue (all they had to do was look at a book to solve that one).

In this concept would we get different versions of the same character? Like the time Danny, Ruiz and Taylor went to Hawaii would we get R&R versions? I'd go for that. Or like a Saigon Base Camp area where they have OG-106 caps on and no field gear.

I'd even take some of the characters off of China Beach...

I can't recall, but what exactly was their unit designation in ToD?

We have a chance at getting a 1/18 MAC V SOG guy out of Dusty Trials next year and as much as I like the super secret agent orange stuff, I prefer grunts when it comes to "Army" building.

billgiff · Post by **billgiff** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:19 am

Vietnam era Marines would be cool, I think Full Metal Jacket would be a great line and 21st century already made the U.S.M.C. M48 Tank. The battle for Hue City would be a easy diorama with the help of Build a Rama. Animal Mother is the M60 gunner in Full Metal Jacket and don't forget Doc-J and Rafter-Man(Joker's sidekick). I guess that I've seen this movie a few too many times. That is my two cents worth.

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:27 am

it would be great if we were to get a set of 1/18 Nam figures based on either "Tour of Duty" or "Full Metal Jacket"...i don't mind minor differences and details...as long as i get the main figures!
HOOAH!

Toy companies please listen!
if you have too make it as a collector's item for sale by the hobby shops online.

take care,
HOOAH

digger · Post by **digger** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:44 am

We're getting Platoon, isn't that good enough? I don't see why they would do another movie or TV show from the same era.

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:22 am

Just like one plane is not enough....one set of figures is not always enough for a collector...
CHOICE is what makes us enjoy the collecting hobby!
if you don't want more figures just don't post!
just like i don't say anything when they come up with the 3 or 4th repaint of the same plane.
Ok!
take care,
HOOAH!

digger · Post by **digger** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:37 am

OK, OK I want 'em, I want 'em

Just wasn't sure if everyone knew about the Platoon guys, that's all...

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:46 am

Hey more figures... no problem... more tanks... no problem... more planes... no problem!

I will take whatever we can get. Just the news that there are more choices on the horizon is enough to make me happy. 2005 sounds like it could be the best year ever!

Platoon figs sound really cool. I am really excited to see what the sculpts are going to look like!

M4Sherman · Post by **M4Sherman** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:09 am

Funny that this poll came up as I just bought Full Metal Jacket. If there were figures from that movie I'd buy them in a heart beat. I can see it know, a Parris Island diorama with R. Lee Ermy screaming at Pvt Pyle, all in 1/18. Oh I can only wish. I think Marines are a must for the Vietnam line, I mena the M-48 is labeled USMC is it not? I'd also get some figures from Platoon, We Were Soldiers, and Tour of Duty.

Joe

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:16 am

i would love any type of figures from the Nam era based on the currrent movies and even some more modern guys in different outfits.
Figures is what moves my collecting desiere!!!
HOOAH!

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:22 pm

Like most everyone else, I'd be stoked to see any decent new Nam figures!

Small Scale Military Headquarters

Vietnam 1/18 figures wish list!

Would you like a "Tour of Duty" 1/18 figure set?

Vietnam 1/18 figures wish list!

Link to "Tour OF Duty" site

Check the link out

i agree to keep it real

Weapon sets!

I completellyunderstand your feelings but

You are right with the name of the other guys

But...

No it is not enough!

Ummm..

It would be great!