Cold war, Modern

[MR T]

Is there any future plans, for Cold War, Modern or is it not viable???

[Leon]

We've never been that keen on coming into the Modern era, as there's so much needed to do it properly.  With the Falklands range currently in progress though, that could give us a starting base to work out from?

So, at this point, we don't really know, it'll depend on the popularity of the Falklands, and what people want after that.

[MR T]

There is quite a lot, but since the centurion is in the pipeline. Maybe Arab- Israel wars as you can use some of ww 2 vehicles as a starter. But you are right no point in wasting good
Money and time on a range no one will buy

[Leon]

It will probably be a case of filling gaps slowly over time.  So after the Falklands, we could add enough to do Korea, then Yom Kippur, etc., etc.

[MR T]

Sounds like a plan. 

[Rob]

We've never been that keen on coming into the Modern era, as there's so much needed to do it properly.  With the Falklands range currently in progress though, that could give us a starting base to work out from?

So, at this point, we don't really know, it'll depend on the popularity of the Falklands, and what people want after that.

Leon,

Would Pendraken ever consider an element of synergy with other manufacturers ranges?

There is a very good modern range of vehicles that Minifigs offer. Unfortunately their infantry is out of period with much of their vehicles, particularly the British range (how stooopid is that?). Their tanks range from the early fifties through the mid eighties, but their infantry is for the late eighties and after!!!

I think your Falkland range British will be ideal to supply the infantry for an early eighties British force with their tanks. You could possibly sell your infantry to them.

Am I talking heresy and should I go and sit in the naughty corner? 

Cheers, Rob

[Techno]

 

[Luddite]

We've never been that keen on coming into the Modern era, as there's so much needed to do it properly.  

I can definately see that Leon!  Especially during a 'Cold War gone hot' thing, the amount of different armour and other kit would be mind-boggling.

However, might i suggest looking at the sort of forces that would be needed for 10mm Force on Force?  

Very small numbers of 'Western' kit (mostly infantry, with transports, perhaps IFVs), and a lot of generic 'third world' irregulars (AK-armed 'militia' and 'technicals').

Your Vietnam range probably gives you a start on this.  Perhaps looking at other US cold war engagements (South America, Africa,etc.) gives you a route to expand through without overloading your sculpting requirements.

I think your new Sci fi releases offer a similar support-avenue for Tomorrow's War too.  With just a bit of light vehicle support (mostly civvie or 'other faction' vehicles), i'd look at 'USCM vs 'beebop' or rogue Weyland Yutani' colonial actions as viable for TW...in fact...hmm..no i've GOT to finish what's on the painting table first...

[Leon]

Would Pendraken ever consider an element of synergy with other manufacturers ranges?

I wouldn't see it happening anytime soon.  Both companies would prefer people to buy everything from them, so to offer your own vehicles but then infantry from someone else wouldn't be of interest to Minifigs I'd think, just the same as we wouldn't want to sell Minifigs vehicles in place of our own.

However, might i suggest looking at the sort of forces that would be needed for 10mm Force on Force? 

The theory is sound, and would probably result in good sales, but it would also mean another few dozen new requests and comments of 'Why haven't you completed this range...' etc.  We'd prefer to do it properly, each area at a time.