Expeditionary future Releases

Posted on July 19, 2014 by admin

Expeditionary forces has a page up of showing its future releases. This includes Zouaves, medieval, World War Two Germans and others. This might be old news for some, still it is worth a look.

http://www.expeditionaryforce.com.sg/release.php

 

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36 Responses to Expeditionary future Releases

  1. Ed Connell says:
    July 19, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Those figures look pretty nice Paul. Looks like Portiers, or Agincourt figures. Italian crossbow mercs, and English longbow. Not bad, are these in 54 mm scale, or are they 1/35th scale, does anyone know ? I hope the spear man at arms comes with a choice of weapons, like sword, axe, or mace, and you can chose which weapon to put in his hand.

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  2. Christian Aldo says:
    July 19, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    DAMN NICE SCULPTS!!!
    Why regular German infantry, its been done a million times.
    But they are great sculpts!

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  3. Tom Black says:
    July 20, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Great figures. Really impressed with the 100 Years War figures and hope they are the same size as their Persians and Greeks. This looks like it could be the definitive plastic set for the 100 Yrs War. Great news!

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  4. Wayne W says:
    July 20, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Expeditionary Force looks like they are about to set new standards in the hobby – if they can get their scales right. I bought their ACW sets – love their figures and figured the limited poses were offset by the beauty of the sculpts (which I hoped to compensate for by mixing them in with some of my other guys), however they were on the small side even for Marx. I do hope to eventually be in a position to buy their Greek/Persian series as I am told they go well with Conte’s guys (opponents at last! Kind of sad to have my Red guys facing off against the Silver and Gold – Peloponesian Wars anyone?). So, if they can get the scale to match other recent sets such as Conte, TSSD, etc. I think they may be the ones to watch for sheer volume of output, if nothing else.

    I know many of us hope for other eras, but going with WWII is a great safe bet – face it, Germans sell. And maybe we can get some more WW2 GI’s to reinforce Nick’s guys (I don’t count Conte anymore – face it, they’ve been out of production how long? And how much do you have to pay on ebay for a couple of them?). When it comes to toy soldiers I always quote J.D. Rockerfeller, who was asked one time shortly after he made a billion dollars, how much more money he needed with all the money he had already. He is said to have smiled a little smile, and answered, “Just a little more.”

    That’s what I tell my wife, “Just a few more…”

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  5. Bobby G. Moore says:
    July 20, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    I would hope that they would do some late war G.I.’s in 1943 uniforms and double buckel boots. Seeing that they do a lot of seperate arms to create different figures, the possibilites of the number of poses you could make would be great. I would love to see them make different arms with satchelcharges, bangalore torpedoes, pole charges, holding 30 cal. light mgs., ammo boxes, ect.
    Bobby G. Moore

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    • Brian Johnson says:
      July 20, 2014 at 4:22 PM

      Would also like to see more 44-45 Germans who don’t look like the usual scuplts of Germans that are produced.And did a German officer ever wear a helmet in combat!?!,LOL.

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      • erwin says:
        July 21, 2014 at 12:08 AM

        Yes ,officer with helmet,need to be done;also what about more DAK and US infantry with early british helmet for the 1941-1942 asia(BATAN/CORREGIDOR) campaing too.

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        • Christian Aldo says:
          July 21, 2014 at 3:57 PM

          Man, the subject of GI’s has been beaten to death!
          At least put them in GREAT COATS.
          In the last 10 years alone.
          TSSD = 16 poses
          CONTE = 30 poses?
          CTS = 16 poses

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          • Bobby G. Moore says:
            July 21, 2014 at 6:39 PM

            While it may seem that there have been a lot of G.I.’s done in the last 8 or 9 years, there are two reasons I think there needs to be more poses done.
            First, most of the G.I.’s done are uniformed and equipted for early 1944 Normandy battles. While it is true that some G.I.’s wore leggings throughout the war, most had the double buckel boots and overshoes by late 1944. Also most had the 1943 field jackets and M1943 trousers. Most did not wear their field packs into combat, choosing to carry most of what they needed in combat in uniform pockets or hanging on webgear, or in the M1936 musette bag to give them less to carry and more freedom of movement. Some did have the wool overcoat, but remember, winter clothing was slow to get to the front lines. The only troops that are really useable for late war 1944 to 45 are TSSD Winter G.I.’s and some of the CTS G.I.’s. In my opinion, we could use 40 plus more poses of properly uniformed and equipted late War G.I.’s.
            Reason number two. Poses, Poses, Poses. There are so many WW2 G.I. poses yet to be made. Assault teams with satchelcharges, pole charges, flamethrowers, and bangalore torpedoes. Weapons teams moving across a fire swept street or field to another position. G.I.’s helping wounded buddies, G.I.’s firing riflegrenades, ect. I have done a list of conversion figure poses I am wanting to do, or hoping that someone will do that no one has done yet and so far have 124 poses listed. I am sure I will and others can think of more.
            In my opinion there are still many more WW2 G.I.’s yet to be done.
            Bobby G. Moore

          • Christian Aldo says:
            July 21, 2014 at 7:10 PM

            Ya RIGHT! 124 POSES of GI’S?! BORING!!
            Ya, and put everyone out of business in the process. With that amount, you could release 15 sets of 8 poses of 15 different much needed subjects!
            FRENCH INF. * GERMANS WINTER CAMO.
            AUSTRALIAN INF. * INDIAN INF.
            US INF. GREATCOATS * WAFFEN SS
            SS CALVARY * SOVIET ASSAULT ENG.
            TITO’S PARTISANS * GERMAN MT. TR.
            ROMANIAN INF. CANADIAN MK III Helmets
            GERM. PARA. MONTI CASINO. POLISH INF.
            FINNISH SKI TR. BRIT. COMMANDOS
            All with 8 poses each!
            But BOBBY wants 124 poses of GI’s!!!

          • Brian Johnson says:
            July 21, 2014 at 7:44 PM

            You have to remember that to most collectors the US,Germany and Japan were the only countries in WW2!!LOL.But I would like to see a GI with rifle grenade( wonder why no body ever did one?) and I don’t care what uniform he’s wearing.

  6. chris says:
    July 20, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    I bought the Expeditionary Greek forces, which prompted me to buy Conte’s Greek guys. Because the scale is very, very close. And now with the addition of Ex’s Persians, great. I have accepted the smaller scale of their (EX) ACW figures, work ok for me with the majority of other makers, other than Conte, and TSSD is hit and miss. I find EX’s mounted folk scaled down like what Marx had done with their horse riders. Should they re-scale their new ACW to match their Greek series, I wonder how that would go over. And of course I’m curious to see what scale these WWII figures will be. Some remarks were left concerning Barzso’s AWI figures. As far as a figure hobbyist, I can’t understand having any down side to them (admittedly I’m biased this being my #1 like in plastic) The figures are great sculpts, size fits in very well, very 3D, plastic color very good, and I’ve seen just wonderful painted up figures if you’re into that. As nice as Accurate figures are, and they are, each has a great separet individual look, still a bit flat, and plastic, and colors could be better.

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  7. Wayne W says:
    July 20, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    @Chris, perhaps I should have phrased that differently, I should have said as long as they established a standard scale be it the “smaller” scale to match the older figures (Marx, Accurate, etc.) or the newer larger scale (TSSD, Paragon, etc.). From what I an tell (I haven’t been able to drag out my ACW and set them all up in awhile for various reasons) CTS has managed to bridge the two sizes of figures with their recent ACW and WW2 Germans. When taking my pix I usually use placement and perspective to make them work together anyway. I share your thoughts on what size the future Zouaves will be and hope they can come up with a standard scale to work in.

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  8. erwi says:
    July 21, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Look to me that all new producers of plastic figures like (Expeditionary,Conte,BARZSO,TSSD,PARAGON ) are making all figures using the high elevated terrain base more 1.30 scale(58-64) to match each other as well following K& C,Conte metal 1.30 scale metal figure standards. Expeditionary did the Greeks and Persian very close to Conte’S 300 figures to match with that and at same time they do match perfect with old Atlantic 60 mm scale and new painted Chinese figures done by applause/bmc,dragon and others. Even old Cherilea, Marx 60 mm WOW ancient match with them as well. Civil war figures done by Expeditionary were done to match Marx 54 MM, accurate, AIP, Britain, Hat, A call to Arms, others civil war figures in size. Still as WAYNE say it could always be work out from 54-64mm by the scene close up or far position placement of figures if not in drill formation. Still some time 45-50 mm could be used in big dioramas scenes in back/far position. Plus remember there is always different size person. Never considered too much by sculptors. It is very hard everyone happy at same time. I always happy with all new coming in to this hobby, especially if prices do not go over $3.00 per figure on new unpainted plastic figures.

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    • Christian Aldo says:
      July 21, 2014 at 4:07 PM

      I’ll still happily pay $3 a fig, I’ll even pay more, but I won’t be happy.
      ($1) 16 figs in 8 poses = $16 (Good old days)
      ($2) 16 figs in 8 poses = $32 (Pushing it, but we understand)
      ($3) 16 figs in 8 poses = $48 (Russian Prices)
      ($4) 16 figs in 8 poses = $64 (pissed off)

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  9. Wayne W says:
    July 22, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    I’ll repeat here that I do not think we should count Conte’s GIs in contemporary figure sets available as they have been out of production how long? and there doesn’t seem to be any motivation on Rick’s part to do another run of them – though I wish he would. Right now, they are only available for what I believe are exorbitant prices on ebay if you don’t frequent shows. And I don’t know how available they are there. I do wish he would re-run them though.

    On the other hand, in speaking of GIs with field packs it was SOP for troops of any army going back to the days of Napoleon to “ground” their packs and incumbering gear when combat was imminent. In World War II the idea was they would come back to get it later or rear echelon troops would bring them to them. Too often, the frontline troops would find their gear rifled through by the Rear Echolon Individuals (we called them REMFs in my time). So yes, troops sans backpacks are needed for every army – even Napoleonics and American Civil War. Conte’s guys are beautiful but if you are picky (and I’m not usually out of necessity) they are really only good for D-Day or another amphibious assault (or perhaps an ambush). But I’ll take ’em – and any other good figures that come out.

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  10. erwin says:
    July 24, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Later CTS figures of Germans and Us infantry “are” larger than first early production like alamo,romans,indians,germans and japs figures on the 54 mm range(done to match MARX playset figures) later figures are done on 58-63 mm done to match TSSD/CONTE figures. Check /compare then out please. Still no a big issue for me..And I agree; way too much focus on one or two armies/soldiers..(Too many AMERICANS/Germans pose versus too few others.) What about British and all commonwealths forces, early French/ Polish, more Russian, and Finnish and so on…time to jump on that if are in the ww2 race production. Also what about cheaper than (forces of valor) and almost vintage priced 21 century 1.32 scale armor!!??.We need more armor, not same already over repeated by few companies; more German and British armor, more Russian and others armor/vehicles. I will be happy to see same quality as Airfix 1.32 scale or even CTS armor in true 1.32 scale than paid over expensive prices for true beautiful heavy replicas like( forces of valor) that will give you a lot of realism but empty your pocket if try to get 10 or 12 of them. Let’s get real and always remember that 50-60% of this hobby collector cannot afford most of the today’s prices at any fast race/production..Many are veteran retired, other seniors, others hard workers with family and else to afford. Some companies/retail hobbies sellers prices are getting out of control on prices today.

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    • Brian Johnson says:
      July 24, 2014 at 6:10 PM

      I REALLY wish all the 1/72 companies(like Revell) would get off the dime and start up on 54MM versions of all their sets where there is a LOT of figure sets of Non-US/Germans available.And I think that if CTS or some company could scale up AFV’s to FOV size in the style of the CTS tanks they could put out more choices(Somua,Ansaldo,Merkava,Leopard,etc) that would sell.

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      • Dan Murphy says:
        July 24, 2014 at 10:30 PM

        Revell is releasing the old 1/32 Matchbox figures in a very nice soft plastic – 15 figures per set for around $7.95 a box. Out so far are the German infantry and British infantry. Americans are due soon. Hopefully the Afrika Korps, 8th Army and Commandos will follow in due course. The Germans that I bought (in dark green plastic) had some minor flash along the seams, while the British (in tan plastic) did not. Good to see old friends at a reasonable price! Unlike the Airfix reissues cast in that shiney, brittle, resiny stuff, these guys should be able to stand up to hard campaigning – or kids.

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        • admin says:
          July 24, 2014 at 11:32 PM

          Dan
          Welcome and thank you for the news, I agree the price is reasonable and hopefully they will not only do the old items but bring something new. Time will only tell.

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      • Christian Aldo says:
        July 25, 2014 at 2:37 AM

        Or at least a separate company would lease their molds?
        Imagen all your favorite sets done in 1:32.
        No missing poses!
        A magic MACHINE, that blows up 25mm to 54mm?!

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  11. erwin says:
    July 24, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Going by mold price/cost and first cost production minimum run of 3000 pieces at a giving price of $3.00 pieces plus shipping/import fees will be around cost before sale of $10000 per tank model..That is the killing factor just for 4 models they need to invest $40.000 plus.To start selling 4 models with Airfix/CTS 1.32 scale/style. For a rich person won’t be too much but for small hobby companies like CTS,TSSD and others is a huge investment. That is the negative impact in making these dreams come true. Take time and money. They need to recover one mold production plus make a good profit to start another. POST ww2 tanks like merkava and Leopard will not be a good sale as no interest for most collector because the lack of conflict used. Unless WWIII war start soon and will be hard to collect after..I think!!.LOL!!

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    • Christian Aldo says:
      July 25, 2014 at 2:43 AM

      Not to mention,
      the lack of using modern social media methods of hyping new products.
      Its the big factor why most toy soldier manufacturers are failing.
      They FAIL, to capture the imaginations of the collectors and a new untapped audience.
      Look how pathetically TSSD is hyping their new BERLIN Play Set and 4 new poses?!

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  12. erwin says:
    July 25, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    GI with rifle grenade!!??Reisler from Denmark still recast,did one US infantry pose with rifle grenade shooting in lying postion

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  13. Tom Black says:
    July 25, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    I agree with the comment about marketing. For instance the hobbyist who war games in small scale usually fantasy/Medieval. Current manufactures can tap into this market by advertising what is available in 54mm-60mm Medieval to say compatible with one of their upcoming sets. The majority of these fantasy war gamers don’t know what is available in 1/32 and advertising on one of their magazines or Facebook page could tap into a new market not only Medieval but all historical era’s and Sci-Fi.

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    • Christian Aldo says:
      July 25, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      THANK YOU CAPT. BLACK!
      Do you guys know how many people are UNDER the age of 30, who are obsessed with WWII and military history?
      MILLIONS, because of popular VIDEO GAMES & DOCUMENTARIES?!
      When I show these kids my collections, they can identify everything!
      BUT, they had NO IDEA these collectibles even existed!
      The STUBBORN & CLOSE-MINDED people who make toy soldiers and lead our hobby, refuse to embrace modern INTERNET marketing and SOCIAL MEDIA. No wonder they have a hard time selling toy soldiers! GO FIGURE!?

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  14. Tom Black says:
    July 25, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    As far as GI poses, we don’t have any snipers. With the exception of old Timmee, Ideal from the 50’s and 60’s. A Marine sniper in the Pacific would be nice or something like what we saw in Saving Private Ryan and Kelly’s Hero’s. Also what is needed is detachable heads like what Ex Force and TSSD and Conte did with some. This way if you have a good sculptor he can do some actors from some of our favorite War movies and also for the GI/Marine you could have different headgear such as Battle of Bulge winter cap, Tankers helmet, Marine/Ranger soft cap, early war WW1 style steel helmet, Navy hat, wounded head bandage and so on, could change the look and make multiple poses out 1 figure.

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  15. erwin says:
    July 25, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Head swap poses is always a good ideal,specially on ww2 figures using same uniform.Good point on that and not hard to do!!

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