Re: Field Marshal Games Pieces Project Discussion thread

@knp7765:

The way I understand it, once Italy is complete, FMG will put up an order form which will be for a complete set of the AA50 six nations (Italy, Germany, Japan, USA, UK and Russia).  When you place your order, you will get the Italians right away and get each other nation as they come out.  Plus, with the other five nations, the wait won’t be as long because the factory will be more experienced at making the molds and putting out the product.

As for the other extra stuff like France, ANZAC, China and the common pieces, I think they will be offered later as add-ons.

This is correct.  HOWEVER…  This project is very expensive.  And will only be able to continue with community support.  If you hold out for the complete set to arrive you will just be delaying the project.  Ordering each set as released FUNDS the creation of teh next set.

I want all these sets as soon as possible. please order as the sets come available. fmg needs our support.

Didn’t really think about that before. Alright, if I have enough cash I might buy soon.

wutz uh spel chekr?

We would give you our money now if you let us pre-order, even without Italy done.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I think I have just solved the Germany Field Gray vs Dark Gray controversy.

1st edition: Germany can be either Field Gray or Dark Gray.  It won’t matter because the Expansion Set will include:

Axis colored Neutrals: Field Gray or Dark Gray German sculpts, whichever is not used in first edition.

Allied Colored Neutrals: Field Gray or Dark Tan UK units, whichever color is not used for ANZAC.

Plain Neutrals: Matching the Gray used for ICs, Airbases, ect.

The alternate FMG dice colors can even be used for the leaning neutrals.

This, I feel, gives added value to the entire line of products and gives the consumer the choice to play with their own preferences, provided they buy the complete set, of course.   :wink: It’s a win-win situation.

It’s already been solved. Germany will be offered in black and grey.

@cminke:

would ordering all axis and allies related products on the FMG site help?

I have no doubt that when we finally deliver on our promise…  The community will deliver on theirs.

The best way to help this project will be to ORDER ITALY when the Pre-order is listed…  AND SPREAD THE WORD.

Your support has been overwhelming and has made this possible.

The price point may be an issue for some.

@FieldMarshalGames:

@cminke:

would ordering all axis and allies related products on the FMG site help?

I have no doubt that when we finally deliver on our promise…  The community will deliver on theirs.

The best way to help this project will be to ORDER ITALY when the Pre-order is listed…  AND SPREAD THE WORD.

Your support has been overwhelming and has made this possible.

When will we be able to preorder?

@Brain:

The price point may be an issue for some.

Putting a man on the moon has a fixed cost.  You can’t help that!

We have to sell at a slim profit already considering cost.

@FieldMarshalGames:

@Brain:

The price point may be an issue for some.

Putting a man on the moon has a fixed cost.  You can’t help that!

We have to sell at a slim profit already considering cost.

Not to mention you havn’t even mentioned what the price will be.  ;)

@Imperious:

Should be $30-50 each set, but include the extras.

IL, what do you consider a SET to be?

@Imperious:

This for $50

26 Infantry
12 Artillery
12 Armour
12 Fighters
9 Bombers
12 Submarines
12 Destroyers
9 Cruisers
6 Battleships
6 Aircraft Carriers
12 Transports
NEW
6 Bunkers / Pill Boxes
3 Commander Units
12 Half tracks
12 Trucks
3 Task Force Markers (Like Pacific)
3 ********* Special Surprise

Each National Set would have 171 pcs

I see that you did not include the tactical bombers.

This was the initial wish list going into the project.  It will be almost the same with a few additions and subtractions.

The BUNKERS and TASK FORCE MARKERS will be in the “extras” set that will include ICs / Naval Bases / Air Bases etc etc

We have added Tac Bombers and Transport Planes.

As stated in that old list (Which was done on a study of what is needed for AA50) the sets will include more then enough for each nation.  Individual unit qty will vary from Nation to Nation as each is a separate Sprite.  For instance, we may include more Russian Land units than Naval Units in the USSR set etc…

The cost is being determined now as the final touches are put on ITALY.

PRODUCTION INSIGHT

Each individual sculpt cost us $200 each!  That does not include the cost of Models, Historical research time and shipping of samples back and forth to the sculptor.

Each Nation Mould for injection will cost about $3000

Final production cost / Freight costs / Packaging costs are still being determined and negotiated.

We will make it as affordable as possible, maintaining a margin that will fund the next set.  Once I get to release the final pictures of the set you will all agree I think that they will be worth the time/money and wait we have all endured.

The BUNKERS and TASK FORCE MARKERS will be in the “extras” set that will include ICs / Naval Bases / Air Bases etc etc

So plastic AB and NB are going to be available? I’m sold. Completely and utterly sold.

What’s the current plan for representing them? Just tiles with icons? Or maybe a miniature aircraft control tower/wharf type thing?

PRODUCTION INSIGHT

Each individual sculpt cost us $200 each!  That does not include the cost of Models, Historical research time and shipping of samples back and forth to the sculptor.

Each Nation Mould for injection will cost about $3000

whew - for a moment I thought you meant $3K to make each individual set! Any chance of telling us how much it costs you to get one manufactured, once the moulds are all arranged (just for curiosity’s sake).