i use a normal inf. with a control marker under it for paratroops while i wait for paratroopers for each nation.
“Coach”,
The obvious answer to your question is no, and I don’t think you’d expect anyone else would buy 1,000 of anything either. But I believe that Paratrooper units would be enough of an asset to help the sales of the Supplement Set.
Why are you changing the “formula” of units produced from the first supplement set(U.S.)? Do you think other units are more important or would sell better?
I’m simply voicing my concerns regarding Paratrooper units from ALL countries here on this forum which is set up for that purpose. I hoped you’d accept my views as “customer input/preferences”.
“Tall Paul”
My opinion on the Japan set is this… Japan has been neglected for a long time in getting specialized units when they really deserve quite a few. While the set is still not yet finalized, we have discovered that there are more units we want to make than will fit into one mold. Therefore, we have to choose what goes in set 1 and what goes in set 2. Coach has assured me that they WILL be made as long as there is demand.
Keep in mind that the US Supplement set was really the 2nd US set. The Marines were first. I have a feeling that demand for Japanese pieces will determine the amount of time between Japan sets. You may not get paras in the firs set, but you will likely get paras.
To Tall Paul and others who have commented here: You have great ideas! You always have. Trust me when I tell you, we DO listen. Your opinion, as well as the opinion of others here, drives every decision we make. Without all of the requests and opinions we see here, we wouldn’t know what you want! But, we can’t always make everything happen. Remember, I wanted the US Naval set as bad as you did! But, it has to wait until there is enough interest in it. You did your part by helping to spread the word about the project every chance you got. I did my part by making more games to use those pieces. Fingers crossed buddy, we may get it yet!
Again, since this set is not final, we still want everyone to weigh in on what you need out of this first set. We want to keep it balanced so that it fits into a Global game role, not just air and naval heavy. But if you see something not on the current list you think we need, TELL US! If you like what’s on the list already, TELL US!
HBG Guys,
I truly hope that my comments don’t come off as “combative” or abrasive. That isn’t how I meant them. I KNOW for a FACT that ya’ll LISTEN to us, the customers, and I offer a big THANK YOU for that.
I think EVERYONE would agree that there are far more unit types than can be produced in one set. I myself wouldn’t be supprised if it took three sets. As such, there probably is no “correct” answer as far as unit selection goes, but perhaps the most A.) Popular B.) Necessary, or C.) New units would be the guidlines.
As far as marketing goes,…I think it would be better(for everyone) to produce the
Air Transport and Paratroopers together at the SAME TIME.
Either BOTH NOW,…or BOTH LATER. There are many worthy units to be produced.
Personally, I’d prefer to post-pone ONE of the other listed units(maybe the Truck) and get the Paratroopers, but that’s just me. Check everyone elses opinions on units, perhaps.
I will obviously buy whaterever is produced, but look forward to using my Paratroopers which I can’t do until we have them for ALL nations. Again,…
Thank You for all of your efforts and investments so far.
“Tall Paul”
I completely disagree with postponing the truck to add paratroopers. In the scale of A&A, airborne troops are rarely used, but a truck (motorized inf, move 2) unit is incredibly useful.
id rather see a paratrooper than a truck.
U can make any infantry unit a paratrooper! But you need a different unit to represent mobile or mechanized infantry! If you paint your pieces just paint some similar to a paratroopers uniform, or paint the base to differentiate! It’s really a no brainer!!
i agree I use an infantry unit sitting on top of a control marker for paratroopers for everyone but the USA. I have the USA paratroopers HBG put out.
We know the paratroopers are coming! It’s not a question of IF…it’s just WHEN. God knows we’ve waited long enough to get what we have so a few months more for some paratroopers isn’t gonna kill me anyway. I wouldn’t go through the effort of hand-painting differently if I were you (of course your choice but…), I’d just wait, use a token or something temporarily, and then eventually we’ll get them. There’s just no way HBG can make everyone happy on all releases but I promise they’ll deliver eventually. :)
Thank GOD for HBG and FMG too.
I completely disagree with postponing the truck to add paratroopers. In the scale of A&A, airborne troops are rarely used, but a truck (motorized inf, move 2) unit is incredibly useful.
U can make any infantry unit a paratrooper! But you need a different unit to represent mobile or mechanized infantry! If you paint your pieces just paint some similar to a paratroopers uniform, or paint the base to differentiate! It’s really a no brainer!!
I TOTALLY agree! I will use the trucks much more, and sooner, than I will use the paratrooper. I’ve already got plans for trucks in my game. PLEASE don’t sub out the truck.
I would jump up and down screaming for trucks if i thought it would help. I want trucks more than different tanks or planes. as far as i see it each new set is more trucks to buy
HBG already has a lot of truck molds. Why not just do an Axis Minor, Russian, or neutral truck in Japanese colors? Then you have one more slot for paratroopers or some other Japanese specific unit.
please no more trucks, thats the main reason i dont buy full sets from HBG. but as long as there isnt to many trucks im happy
@Dispatch:
HBG already has a lot of truck molds. Why not just do an Axis Minor, Russian, or neutral truck in Japanese colors? Then you have one more slot for paratroopers or some other Japanese specific unit.
I wish it worked that way but it doesn’t. Not quite. There is a “tree” of pieces, like when you buy a model airplane. Our tree holds, say 12 or 14 molds. The factory makes 2 trees, cuts out the pieces, and you get a bag of about 28 in 12 different kinds of things. For us to make one of the above sets in Japanese orange, we would have to make the whole set in Japanese orange.
Axis minor set in Japanese burnt orange would be nice. Anyone else interested in this?
I’ve been using paratroopers since Classic with the same piece the basic infantry with a control marker under it. Air Transports were the same with Bombers After Axis Minors, FMG’s Italy and the US set I have real pieces for Germany Italy and the US it hasn’t stopped me from using the old system for the other countries. Trucks were harder I had to wait till BotB just for a piece to use.
I personally use the trucks for Mech infantry. I want them especially for Japan since the OOB is a German piece. I hope HBG does a mustard yellow color. Not a huge fan of the orange.
but they usually have armored cars or an actual half track, for mechs
Hey guys, this is a little off-topic because it’s not really regarding Japanese gaming pieces. However, it does involve Japanese equipment. I just got back from a trip to Fredricksburg, TX to see the Admiral Nimitz Museum of the Pacific War. They have a lot of really cool stuff that was actually used in the Pacific War, Japanese, American, Australian, British and even a little Soviet equipment. They even have the Japanese Midget Sub that washed up on the beach in Pearl Harbor after the attack. Also they have one of the Fat Man atomic bombs on display. If the war had went on and more atom bombs were dropped, this one would have been used.
The pics I have here are of actual Japanese tanks. One of the Type 95 “Ha-Go” light tank and one of the Type 97 “Chi-Ha” medium tank. The Type 97 is a later war version with the longer barrelled 47mm gun.
I just thought this stuff was pretty cool and some of you guys might also enjoy them.
Very Cool Thanks for sharing
