Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:48 pm
The problem with these kinds of lists is that they rarely, if ever, correspond to overall sales. Those most likely to vote are obviously devoted fans. But pleasing a tiny core group may not be great business.
I know I see lots of stuff on the "I'd Like to See" list that I'd never buy - because I'm a gamer and only need the models that end up in battle. I might buy something as an objective, or for a very unusual scenario. But if it doesn't routinely end up in battle, I've got other things to spend money on. Especially since you have to buy multiples.
I do not, for example, own a single ambulance. Ditto many support vehicles such as fuel trucks. I know a few guys buy all that, but heck, I see a lot of collections where they don;t even have infantry, much less "tail" items.
I have spoken to many manufacturers who proposed making X to great acclaim and excitement and sold....none.
If you really want to do something like this make it a kickstarter where people have to put up more than a post on a thread proclaiming "I'd buy 50!"
Money talks, posting walks.
I know I see lots of stuff on the "I'd Like to See" list that I'd never buy - because I'm a gamer and only need the models that end up in battle. I might buy something as an objective, or for a very unusual scenario. But if it doesn't routinely end up in battle, I've got other things to spend money on. Especially since you have to buy multiples.
I do not, for example, own a single ambulance. Ditto many support vehicles such as fuel trucks. I know a few guys buy all that, but heck, I see a lot of collections where they don;t even have infantry, much less "tail" items.
I have spoken to many manufacturers who proposed making X to great acclaim and excitement and sold....none.
If you really want to do something like this make it a kickstarter where people have to put up more than a post on a thread proclaiming "I'd buy 50!"
Money talks, posting walks.