[COMMERCIAL] Tonkin 1883-85 Next up for Gringo40s

[Shipka]

He still plans to add to it, I continually urge GED for Chinese and Vietnamese regulars

[sjwalker51]

It is a bit frustrating that Gringos has so many incomplete ranges (especially as there are so many I’d love to start collecting) particularly when they’re for such specific periods it’s difficult to complete from other manufacturers without compromising on quality.

I’m one of the worst when it comes to being too easily distracted by new shiny things but a bit of self-discipline is sometimes needed, especially as a manufacturer.

[italwars]

i can fully understand Gringo....Firstly Gringo 40 is a very innovative approach to wargame minis in that scale ..they are in fact not only wargame pieces but they are also very nice as component of diorama or vignette..the majority of subjects until now produced  can be seen from the uncommon detail and choice of subject, pose even personality among same subject, as  some sort of stand alone wargame figure range ...already  perfect to complete your existing armies...i own a big Neapolitan Army of 1860 from other ranges but i could'nt resist to buy some very few pieces from Gringo and, despite their big size, they are very iconic and completed brillantly my already existing Mirliton army...the same could be said, probably, for other ranges...Tonkin and Mexico among my favourites....consider also that it is, as i suppose, a small manufacture and a work of love...otherwise the man behind Gringo, would have choosed to produce, instead of Risorgimento, Tonkin and Mexico, some other tons of WW2 Germans, Ancient Romans or other subjects with much appeal to the masses but less for demanding and sophisticated guys like we are in this forum section ....so maybe we have to understand better, and i did from personal past experience as a producer of wargame minis (ITALWARS), the stance of Gringo...in oder to  invest in new subjects if you have to sell, before that, very very well and big quantities of the already produced casting's subjects..simplest microeconomics approach....for what i perceive Gringo is already doing, risking and offering a lot to us wargamers

[marco55]

I understand that it isn't cheap to produce figures. I've  had a few sculpted and that alone isn't cheap so I can imagine what a whole range going through all the processes must cost.But understanding all that I thought Ged was very happy with the Tonkin range and that it was doing well with it.When he started the modern range I thought he was going to do both and to just stop completely on it came as a complete surprise.
Mark

[sjwalker51]

Italwars makes some good points but I’m much less likely to support a project from its outset unless I’m reasonably confident I’ll be able to get the core troop types (with officers etc) over 2-3 years, while I’m still enthusiastic about it.

That’s even more important if it’s a niche subject which no other manufacturer makes , BUT this also means that every gamer genuinely interested in the period will support it properly, just than just buying odd ‘nice’ pieces to add to an existing collection. Tonkin certainly fits into that category and Maximilian probably so.

Best example I can give of a new range launched properly is Iron Duke’s Indian Mutiny Range - great sculpts, well researched, multiple poses for all the core troops types with appropriate unit and higher command figures, lots of relevant historical information on the website and other social media and, most important of all, detailed info on planned future releases to a schedule that has been adhered to. With 24-36 figures in each infantry unit, I hesitate to calculate how much I’ve spent on that collection in the last few years.

[marco55]

Italwars makes some good points but I’m much less likely to support a project from its outset unless I’m reasonably confident I’ll be able to get the core troop types (with officers etc) over 2-3 years, while I’m still enthusiastic about it.

That’s even more important if it’s a niche subject which no other manufacturer makes , BUT this also means that every gamer genuinely interested in the period will support it properly, just than just buying odd ‘nice’ pieces to add to an existing collection. Tonkin certainly fits into that category and Maximilian probably so.

Best example I can give of a new range launched properly is Iron Duke’s Indian Mutiny Range - great sculpts, well researched, multiple poses for all the core troops types with appropriate unit and higher command figures, lots of relevant historical information on the website and other social media and, most important of all, detailed info on planned future releases to a schedule that has been adhered to. With 24-36 figures in each infantry unit, I hesitate to calculate how much I’ve spent on that collection in the last few years.

Good post. Ged was suppose to release a book on Tonkin also.
Mark

[Shipka]

Having spoken to Ged, I know he will be adding to the Tonkin Range, especially with Chinese/Vietnamese regulars, also expanding the Legionaries.
It is a range he consistently sells

I have currently got my Black Flag Army painted, my French is almost there, and I am painting some of the Black Flags as Chinese Boxers.

[gringo]

thanks for all the comments chap.....one has to consider
the multiple aspects of producing figures..for example my
Tonkin Game at Salute the other year as an exercise in passion
required major imput .and as a one man band im fortunate in being
able to pick and choose whatever I want to do wargame wise...but I will
add to Tonkin when im able... as for the book its one of four!
I have "stuff" in the wings ….all will be revealed!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com

[marco55]

I hope so .
Mark

[marco55]

WHERE"S MY SENEGALESE???
Mark

[gringo]

Mark
all in good time old chap...……………..

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com

[marco55]

I'm 64. Can't wait much longer.
Mark

[10thMountain]

Hello,
     Just ordered some Tonkin miniatures, waiting for more releases for this range.

[marco55]

I'm afraid you got a long wait.
Mark

[gringo]

................looking at doing a poll
for any New additions when im able (key phrase!! )
i have ideas and a list but would welcome
any and all suggestions for single figures
troops types etc as the range continues to
sell well....well its early Nam after all and
the period is ultra hot for me....

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com