Dear Manufacturers

[Mirofsoft]

Hello

Please for the New Year, when presenting a new figure don't forget
Size
Material : Metal,resin,both, etched metal parts or not
Base included or not
Decor included or not
Links to your site
seems obvious but usualy lot of infos are missing, make our life simple, and on your site we expect to see the same infos, at least, for each figures .
Happy New Year to all

 

[Tecumsea]

Can I just add to this colour box art and any references used to create the piece, i.e, Osprey, a book, a magazine.

To give an example I am just finishing a Demi-Ronde which I have had great trouble finding a reference for in spite of extensive internet searching and through my own not inconsiderable library. Nearing completion I found the exact reference used by the sculptor in a Napoleonic book while looking for something else the other day-knowing in advance would have saved a lot of time and I would be a lot happier with the result.

Best wishes for 2013 to all Planeteers, Traders and Manufacturers..............................Keith

 

[Helm]

I'll second Keith and how about some instructions for the more complex ones ?

Steve

 

[Dan Morton]

A hearty A-men from the congregation!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Mark S]

I'd be thrilled if they just included the entire figure.
What the hell are we meant to make of this kind of crapp~

 

[stu]

Hi,

Why should references be put up on here !! they are in the instructions if included, what relevance do they have to promoting a product.

References are provided to support the painting instructions inside the box, but in most cases are useless as most people wont posses the references.

Stuart

 

[Tecumsea]

"References are provided to support the painting instructions inside the box, but in most cases are useless as most people wont posses the references."

Hi Stu, Dare I say I think that is perhaps a huge assumption!? But at least if people know where to look they can, ask a friend, Borrow a book, look in their own library or even buy the relevant book, magazine whatever.

The more time I can spend painting and the less researching the happier I am

 

[flart1943]

Price would be usefull.

 

[Meehan34]

I'd be thrilled if they just included the entire figure.
What the hell are we meant to make of this kind of crapp~

It's called a teaser ad and is used to create consumer excitement & curiosity. The mere fact that you have posted this picture many times in different threads shows it has served its purpose. You just can't buy advertising like that. I am sure Scale75 would like to thank you for publicizing their Ork release.

 

[housecarl]

Doesn't work with me Mike, I just find it irritating, sorry.
Carl.

 

[stu]

Keith, i always include painting instructions but less so references as i have found a lot of peoples librarys limited to what they like and most people dont have the money to buy the references included to support there purchase. Most people use the internet and when relevant i will include the links.

I suppose at the end of the day its down to the manufacturer to put this in the kit box but as said it has no relevance to promote a product....you are not drawn to buy a product by its references you buy it cos you like it.

I know who does and doesnt include painting instructions and i dont think it stops anybody buying there products especially if they are cheaper

Stuart

 

[Tecumsea]

I agree with you Stu that it has no benefit to the Manufacturer, other than as a possible USP, and many don't even include a colour picture of the front let alone rear views etc, fortunately Planet is an excellent source of reference for many kits. I recently bought the new offerings from Chronos which only had B&W pictures and no references, (it didn't stop me buying them) fortunately they have been featured on this site and I have been able to download colour pictures. I can understand that for a manufacturer it is a matter of choice, my point was made from the prospective of a customer with a fairly large library who finds the inclusion of references extremely useful.

Keith

 

[old grumbler]

So someone puts a teaser ad out there and it generates so much bile! Tecumsea, you sound like the advertising industry gave you a hard time there! Maybe you weren't savvy enough to make the cut in it, whatever, but this is a small figure manufacturer doing a teaser ad. It's fun and someone's had a bit of fun with photoshop so where's the harm? Come on guys!

 

[Mark S]

It's called a teaser ad and is used to create consumer excitement & curiosity. The mere fact that you have posted this picture many times in different threads shows it has served its purpose. You just can't buy advertising like that. I am sure Scale75 would like to thank you for publicizing their Ork release.

But that's just it Mike, although I've posted this in a number of threads, what is it I've promoted?, that's the point...It's an arm!....There is no way anyone can know what figure it belongs to. I know what they call this advertising technique and I know what they are trying to achieve with this particular method, I'm simply saying it's annoying, and indeed an insult to the intellegence of experienced modellers. If they feel their market is children then they may be using the correct technique.

 

[old grumbler]

But that's just it Mike, although I've posted this in a number of threads, what is it I've promoted?, that's the point...It's an arm!....There is no way anyone can know what figure it belongs to. I know what they call this advertising technique and I know what they are trying to achieve with this particular method, I'm simply saying it's annoying, and indeed an insult to the intellegence of experienced modellers. If they feel their market is children then they may be using the correct technique.

A lot of the posts on here sometimes sound like children squabbling

 

[housecarl]

A lot of the posts on here sometimes sound like children squabbling

It's because Santa didn't bring me what I wanted.
I must have been naughty.
Carl.

 

[Mark S]

A lot of the posts on here sometimes sound like children squabbling

And some sound like old farts grumbling!

 

[Dan Morton]

Advertising and marketing aside - - and I recognize that each have their requirements - - Could most of us agree that it might be a good idea for each manufacturer to consider indicating the materials from which the figure product and its related parts are made from, the scale of the product, whether or not etched metal parts are included, whether or not a base is included and provide some links to their site? If instructions are provided manufacturers might consider putting that on the box, yes? A color photo of the front and rear of the box art for the product is nice, but, in my opinion only, optional. Speaking from personal history only - I've purchased original products (not fakes or re-casts - as far as I could tell) that did not provide one or more of those useful minimum facts on the box. Including scale!

With respect to references, I would always prefer to have the sculptor or designer provide references and background information. A concise list - like a bibliography of a short academic paper.

Painter color references can become confusing, but I like the way Jon Smith & Steve Warrilow and a few others do this. Not overly fancy, but I've thought what they provide useful.

All the best,
Dan