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jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:15 AM UTC
Just posted, the july release list from Verlinden Productions. Sadly, as has been the case in recent months, some fairly ''slim-pickings'' with only five new releases being announced. The full story can be seen:

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
Tarok
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:30 AM UTC
Nice Afrika Corps conversion kit... wonder when a 8th Army conversion kit will be produced



jimbrae
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:33 AM UTC

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Nice Afrika Corps conversion kit...



Well, it's actually just a 'repackaging' of old figures with some old equipment..Jim
Tarok
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:44 AM UTC
Jim:

Actually, my first impression was "how can they call this a conversion set if it simply appears to be a figure set of 3 figgies?" Then I noticed there were a few more bits and bobs... but yeah, it is essentially a relabeled and repackaged figure set... did they learn this re-hashing thing from Mr T?



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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 12:55 AM UTC
The German Corner Ruin looks pretty nice. My impression of the "conversion" sets was they went through excess inventory of regular figure sets, left overs if you will, and bagged up the extra "stuff" and sold it.

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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 01:02 AM UTC
Yes, I agree with both of you, but still I think it was a good idea to put these group of pieces together and released them! Many people couldn't get hold of the former sets or can now put a new figure together! I believe it is a good pack of pieces! I will definetly buy one. As for the rest, there are some more news as far as the former months are concerned! Verlinden Productions put up a small effort this time!
Cheers and happy modelling!
Prato
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 03:14 AM UTC

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I believe it is a good pack of pieces! I will definetly buy one.



Well before you do - take a look at the Tristar Afrika Corps set. Infinitely superior at a 1/3rd of the price...Jim
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 04:07 AM UTC
That Tristar set does look sweet.

Shaun
Link to PMMS review of Tristar set...

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/figures/tristar/tri35011f.htm
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Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 05:39 PM UTC
Good to see more 1/72 armor getting attention.
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