| davejl | 25 Jan 2015 1:18 p.m. PST |
Received my latest copy of "The Foreign Correspondent" and turned to the back page and saw Gringos latest releases – figures for the Garribaldi era. Not my period, but the figures are absolutely brilliant. If you haven't seen them and fancy a new period, then you should look at them. Stunning. Also saw the Sean Connery film "The Wind and the Lion" (think that's what it was called) and it reminded me of that bother fabulous Gringos figure, featuring Connery himself as the Arab Sheikh. Again, a lovely figure. DavejL |
| Cerdic | 25 Jan 2015 1:59 p.m. PST |
I have to agree! Lovely figures and you never know what's coming next…. |
| Henry Martini | 25 Jan 2015 4:27 p.m. PST |
As much as I like surprises, it would be nice to know that what's coming next is the rest of the figures needed to complete a particular range. |
jammy four  | 26 Jan 2015 12:45 a.m. PST |
thanks Gentlemen ..all of you
The Maximillian range is lined up for completion
as figures are in the pipeline for starters Henry Davejl appreciate the kind comments………and Cerdic
of course regards
Ged
gringo40s.com
gringo40s.blogspot.com |
 The Virtual Armchair General | 26 Jan 2015 11:49 a.m. PST |
That's actually, "You likee speechee?" Marvelous film that no war gamer can miss, and though nearly 40 years old now(!), it still speaks as it did then, and has had only increasing relevance ever since. Sheer bliss!
TVAG
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| edmuel2000 | 26 Jan 2015 7:22 p.m. PST |
Sorry, I don't see Garibaldi figs anywhere in the Site. |
| jammy four | 26 Jan 2015 11:56 p.m. PST |
EDMUELL2000..Garabaldi and the 1860 range is being released
at Salute this year!…………thanks for the interest
over 65 figures in the pipeline already! Ref Wind and the Lion more figures will be added to this range..character wise for sure.Top film! regards
Ged
gringo40s.com
gringo40s.blogspot.com |
| Mad Guru | 27 Jan 2015 8:04 p.m. PST |
Ged, I love you and your figures -- but if you are really planning to complete -- or even significantly expand -- your Maximillian range, I will love you even more. Any chance this expansion will include additional Foreign Regiment (aka: Legion) officers to stand in for Lts. Maudet & Villain at Camerone…? PS. More character figs to go with The Raisuli would be awesome too! @Terrement: that is indeed one of the best lines in one of the best films ever made! |
| jammy four | 28 Jan 2015 5:21 a.m. PST |
Mad Guru appreciate the feedback!………….any chance you could
post a picture of said Legion officers? Wind and the Lion additions are on the drawing board
as are Piedmonte 1860 not so far off you beloved legion
with Kepis,Frockcoats etc………1860/1861 will be covered
in detail both in Mexico,Sicily and Naples!!
regards
Ged
gringo40s.com
gringo40s.blogspot.com
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| Henry Martini | 28 Jan 2015 5:43 a.m. PST |
How endearingly romantic – and Valentine's Day just around the corner, too! |
| Olive Rudge | 29 Jan 2015 2:22 p.m. PST |
I love you as well,
The most handsome and dashing man in the hobby .
Great and interesting new ranges plus your very
personal and exceptional service that leaves your
rivals in your shadow .
Arthur loves Garabaldi's . A wonderful artistic
benchmark in our little hobby. Cheerio
Olive xxx |
| Mad Guru | 29 Jan 2015 8:44 p.m. PST |
Hi Ged, Anything I can do to help "grease the wheels" re: more Legionnaires to defend my Hacienda de la Trinidad I'll do without hesitation, so -- with apologies to davejl for hijacking his thread… Sous Lieutenant Jean Vilain, who assumed command upon the death of Capt. Danjou. A good pose for his sculpt would be with sword in hand, since your Danjou figure is wielding a pistol and after Danjou's death Vilain is said to have pointed his sword at the sun and called out to remind the remaining men of the oath they had earlier sworn to their Captain to fight to the death:
Sous Lieutenant Clement Maudet, who assumed command upon the death of Lt. Vilain. A good pose for his sculpt would be with rifle in hand, as he is recorded as having used one during the battle, including the final charge, which he led with rifle in hand:
This last one is a copyrighted image from the 1983 MAC COY graphic novel "Camerone" written by J.P. Gourmelen and illustrated by A.H. Palacios, with Lieutenant Maudet at the center in the ragged shirt. I post it here only as a piece of inspiration:
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| Thomas Nissvik | 30 Jan 2015 3:34 a.m. PST |
I second what folks have said about Ged, his company and his figures, and I especially want to support Mad Guru in his request for more Legion guys. |
| jammy four | 30 Jan 2015 8:55 a.m. PST |
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| jammy four | 30 Jan 2015 8:57 a.m. PST |
Mad Guru thanks for the splendid pictures and evocative prose!!
makes me even more tempted to go down the character
additions route………..will mull this over! Thomas your a gent thanks!
regards
Ged
gringo40s.com
gringo40s.blogspot.com |
| Olive Rudge | 30 Jan 2015 9:38 a.m. PST |
You have made me go weak at the knees,
you naughty devilish rascal . All l can
think of is your brooding masculinity and
wicked smile .
Stan had to help me up from the kitchen floor.
I admire the unique range of literary characters.
Please could you add to this with the Count of
Monte Cristo as he reminds me of someone.
Once again you leave the "bread and butter " companies in
your wake. Putting pleasure before profit has made Gringos
the Picasso of creativity . Cheerio
Olive xxx |
| jammy four | 02 Feb 2015 6:09 a.m. PST |
Olive a diamond encrusted smelling salts bottle
hand cast in Waterford …decorated in Romo-Celtic
lettering en route to your splendid Victorian moat
house…….. as for your inspired suggestion………..fully noted
en avant as they say in La France! regards
Ged
gringo40s.com
gringo40s.blogspot.com |
| Durando | 06 Feb 2015 8:06 a.m. PST |
Perhaps Ged, as a suggestion for another range at a latter date would be The Americans and The Barbary Pirates! |
| jammy four | 07 Feb 2015 3:38 a.m. PST |
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tells something about herself.
