The Crowdfunding for this project started in the beginning of February. They said that they would keep this open for 3 months to fund this project. I hope that they got enough support to produce these figures even if they didn’t make it to stage 10. These figures have the potential to fill a lot of gaps with my collection. Besides being used as Austrians for the SYW, that could also be used as Hessian mercenaries too for the American Revolution. If you have not pledged yet, click on this link Hat 1/32 Seven Years War Austrians.
A good sign is that they have made the prototypes to create the molds.
The design of these figures are really good. It will be a bargain to get 18 figures for the cost of around $15.00. Even if you are not the biggest fan of this subject it will help support the future production of 1/32 figures from Hat.
Barzso & LOD are producing 4 more American Revolutionary sets later this year. The Yorktown set is based on Redoubt #10. The British defended this Redoubt against the Americans. Redoubt #9 was defended by a mix of Hessian & British troops that was attacked by French forces. The Hat Austrians could help fill in as Hessian mercenaries.
Here are some pictures showing the Hat Prussians they did years ago. They blend in very well with the Barzso figures. I think the new Austrians should be the same. So if you want to see these figures made, pledge here Hat 1/32 Seven Years’ War Austrians
In my last post I had mentioned about Barzso Playsets and LOD Enterprises announcement of the “Battle of Yorktown: Attack on Redoubt #10″ Playset.” I have some more information on the joint venture. The playset estimated to cost $279 to $299.
“Barzso Playsets is teaming up with LOD Enterprises to produce this new playset. While contents are not completely finalized, here is what you can expect.”
48 British Soldiers – Regulars and Light Infantry
48 Continental Soldiers – Regular and Light Infantry
2 Character figures: George Washington touching off the first shot to open the siege of Yorktown and Alexander Hamilton, leading the charge on Redoubt #10
Redoubt #10
Cannon, mortars
Many other accessories
100 SETS WILL BE PRODUCED. Pre-orders are NOW being taken! We are limiting the number of pre-orders to 50, (one per customer). If you want to pre-order a set please contact Ron Barzso.
Jim Clouse had shared this picture and comment “Ron Barzso previewed the new character figures (original sculpts) for the Battle of Yorktown playset. George Washington is firing the first cannon shot to open the siege. At right, is Alexander Hamilton, who commanded the assault on Redoubt #10.”
Also LOD is having a pre-sale on the new unreleased Revolutionary sets that go with the Yorktown set.
“In anticipation of the new LOD Enterprises Rev War figure sets and the release of the Barzso Yorktown Playset, we are having a pre-order sale on the figure sets while also giving collectors an opportunity to win a free Yorktown Playset.
The pre-sale includes one figure set of each of the four (4) new figure sets. The figure sets have 16 toy soldiers in eight (8) unique poses.
LOD FIgure Set 10 – British Regular Army LOD Figure Set 11 – British Light Infantry LOD Figure Set 12 – American Regular Army LOD Figure Set 13 – American Light Infantry
Each set will retail for $25.00. With the order of four (4) sets, you will be able to select one free set from the choices above. So, you wil get five (5) sets for the price of four (4) plus shipping. Shipping in the United States is $18.75 so for $118.75, you will receive five (5) figure sets along with an entry into the drawing for a free Yorktown Playset from Barzso Playsets.”
This is going to be Ron Barzso last playset. He is going to retire after this set is produced. Pre-order now before it is too late or you will have to travel to the Chicago show to pick one of the last 50 sets.
