Corgi Aviation Archive New Releases W/c 19/11/07

[Marky_ncl]

Hi Guys,

I know I only posted next weeks releases last night but the releases for w/c 19/11/07 have now also been announced.

The much awaited Wessex AA37601will be with us at last and the first on the World War 1 models will also be released in the form of AA37701.

AA37601 Westland Wessex HAR.2 - ‘C’ FlightNo.22 Sqn. RAF Valley Isle of Anglesey, 1989 (WORLDWIDE QUOTA 3150)

AA37701 RAF Se5a.Lt C.A.Lewis B658 Nightfighter Home Defence No.61 Squadron, England 1918 (WORLDWIDE QUOTA 3300)

Hope this helps.

Mark :)

[sniperUK]

WESSEX:cool: :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[chally2]

Wessex........HOO F*****G RAY:D

Please excuse that outburst, but it is a little bit overdue.

[ZS-VAN]

What about the next Gladiator then? :unsure:

[Craig]

WESSEX:cool: :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Yep, long overdue, would very much like this one! :)

[klepto4]

What about the next Gladiator then? :unsure:

Oh is that what the last one is, don't tell yer does it! :rolleyes:

[shuttle]

Great news but large run numbers - I can't see why anyone will worry about not being able to get hold of the Wessex......!

The Se5.a will be well worth a look at - an iconic aircraft IMHO.

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Only if 3150 aint produced...:cool: :cool: :)

[CFBC]

Great news but large run numbers - I can't see why anyone will worry about not being able to get hold of the Wessex......!


Yes, very good news indeed, but totally agree that these run numbers are stiil wey too high to ensure total sell outs. Ok, probably not for the Wessex (in time), but other releases.....

[Red 2]

It does get tiresome when we all have to restate the same sad story re high run numbers. Only difference from times past will be if they manage to avoid selling through the entire run within months at a significant discount.

Have they got the financial strength to hold onto stock? Hmmm....

Corgi promised things would noticeably change within 6 months of the new management being in place. Can only hope that we will all be singing their praise in the new year. If not, I think the AA pre-ordering will really have moved from 'critical' to 'life support' and with it, the range will be reduced to minimum new tools (if any) and cheap to do scheme after scheme of existing castings.:( Hope I'm wrong.

[eismeer]

I think the yellow Wessex would have sold pretty well in its own right but because of the yellow Seaking phenomenon i reckon they could have produced a run of 5000+ and it would have still sold out:D

[CFBC]

It does get tiresome when we all have to restate the same sad story re high run numbers. Only difference from times past will be if they manage to avoid selling through the entire run within months at a significant discount.

Have they got the financial strength to hold onto stock? Hmmm....

Corgi promised things would noticeably change within 6 months of the new management being in place. Can only hope that we will all be singing their praise in the new year. If not, I think the AA pre-ordering will really have moved from 'critical' to 'life support' and with it, the range will be reduced to minimum new tools (if any) and cheap to do scheme after scheme of existing castings.:( Hope I'm wrong.

Big cogs to turn R2... As you know.... Personally at prsent, Corgi are still in their infantcy as you know with new management, and fragile still I believe, but in time I hope they do have the finances to hold on to stock a little longer and realise that although we keep stating certain things, we state them in good spirit and to try and help.... :)

[CFBC]

I think the yellow Wessex would have sold pretty well in its own right but because of the yellow Seaking phenomenon i reckon they could have produced a run of 5000+ and it would have still sold out:D

Personally an open ended run (not limited) would have been better! Say 2500 to begin with and kept 1000 unpainted behind or more in case they needed them... Probably more..... Don;t flood the market, steady flow and these things would sell, and sell and sell..... A little like the Red Arrmows Hawk.

[Dutchie]

Thanks Mark:) Looking forward to the SE5a. :)

[col]

The Se5.a will be well worth a look at - an iconic aircraft IMHO.

:) Shuttle

And in this case an iconic pilot.

[Dutchie]

If the rigging is done the same as on the Gladiator and Swordfish, it could be a very nice model:)

[david cotton]

Personally an open ended run (not limited) would have been better! Say 2500 to begin with and kept 1000 unpainted behind or more in case they needed them... Probably more..... Don;t flood the market, steady flow and these things would sell, and sell and sell..... A little like the Red Arrmows Hawk.

Don't flood the market :wacko: I'm already building an arc and loading the animals 2 by 2. :D

[Cardinal]

There are many posts regarding the concept of 'flooding the market' but perhaps we should consider looking at the issue from a different perspective. Large run numbers and the phenomenon of 'dumping' in the past are not necessarily the result of a causal relationship and Corgi appear to be serious in preventing excess 'dumping' to occur in future.

More importantly, we should be advising manufacturers on ways to increase the size of the market instead of always bleating about large production runs, which are a reality in the 'economies of scale approach' to contemporary mass manufacturing processes... :)

(Let's not forget, it's a big world out there with many potential diecast model collectors.)

[Red 2]

There are many posts regarding the concept of 'flooding the market' but perhaps we should consider looking at the issue from a different perspective. Large run numbers and the phenomenon of 'dumping' in the past are not necessarily the result of a causal relationship and Corgi appear to be serious in preventing excess 'dumping' to occur in future.

More importantly, we should be advising manufacturers on ways to increase the size of the market instead of always bleating about large production runs, which are a reality in the 'economies of scale approach' to contemporary mass manufacturing processes... :)

(Let's not forget, it's a big world out there with many potential diecast model collectors.)

Would agree that the problem is simple Supply and Demand but methinks that a diecast manufacturer must tailor production to actual demand, not what he might dream of if he had a proper international distribution strategy and worldwide demand that he could actually reach. If that means he can't make money, he shouldn't be producing the model. Not good news for us but a hard commercial reality.

If you don't have the means to sell models on and actually reach the consumers who would give you that currently latent demand, you might as well accept reality and limit production until you can generate and supply that demand.If a manufacturer produces a large run of any product without having sufficient demand, problems always ensue. Madness for any company...just ask the big US car manufacturers.

For a diecast manufacturer,develop a proper international distribution strategy, support your retailers and your customers by not devaluing your products. Oh and achieve consistent quality levels. With particular reference to Corgi, the US market stands out like a sore thumb.

The evidence is that most manufacturers (not just Corgi) are struggling to get a profitable and realistic balance between achieving profit and matching supply to demand.Rapidly increasing production costs are exacerbating the situation. Some, like GMP, are quite open in taking hard nosed commercial decisions and limiting future releases. Tis a business and, if you can't make money, why do it?

Personally, I think in the short term, the implication of the current economic climate for many manufacturers is that , compared to the 'golden years',we are likely to see less new toolings and many more releases of new schemes on existing castings.