1/6 3R/DID GM653 Benito Mussolini

[MeatHookGekko]

 

[MeatHookGekko]

Here are some examples of what I'm talking about. In this set, offer some weapons that are sort of rare or arcane in general that link up to some of the original subject matter theme. "Anchor" the set with a piece that is not controversial on it's own and entices the collector to find the value in the component parts of the set. And for those who are doing WW2 Italian figures in general as collectors, some expansive opportunities for new stuff can only create more options / wins for them.

Controversial sets don't bother me. Lazy sets do. But that's just me.

 

[MeatHookGekko]

I guess, but I in no way feel I need to justify or explain why I collect what I do.

There is room in this hobby for everyone.

Except thieves. And possibly Philadelphia Eagles fans.

(Why is there a guy in that living room just casually wearing a backpack while hanging out?)

 

[Chambea1114]

For me there's never been a place in my collection for the political leaders or their cronies because the focus is on soldiers.

I didn't even want generals until the new Rommel and Patton were announced.

Mussolini only now becomes a possible addition because he was the focus of Operation Oak, and it would be unique having him standing with Skorzeny, the Fallschirmjägern, and possibly another officer from z.b.V. Friedenthal (if the pips can be safely removed from the shoulder boards).

There'd be no place for him in uniform, so most of the set would be going to waste unless there are parts that could be repurposed.


One thing that will hopefully come from this announcement are Italian soldiers.

It has to be a Uniformed/Military version I think most people who would be into this would be pretty upset if he didn't have it.
My preferred look for him would be his most common appearance, but I get what you're going with as a companion piece, not who he actually is.

 

[Asta]

DID / 3R Collectors Group​

Qu Rachel · 4 h ·

Sorry to inform you that to make the figure perfect, 3R decided to postpone the release date. The release date will be notified separately. Hope you can understand and Thank you for your support.

 

[Asta]

 

[Asta]

Meh.

Couldn't be bothered adding the rest...

The most interesting thing about it is the Beretta M1934...

...even though it looks a bit rough.

 

[Remembermyname]

Interesting comments, wherever you sit it is all history now. What may yet come should be of concern to us all.

In the meantime I wonder if DiD shall complete the Palm hero Saving Private Ryan set in 1.12, no updates since release of Reiben.

 

[Remembermyname]

George C Scott was born to play il duce.

Patton too.

 

[shells075]

Ooh looks great! Mussolini in his pomp, rather then how he looked circa Grand Saso raid.

 

[shells075]

I hope DID / 3Reich are thinking of releasing a new Göring, need him in my collection. He was the biggest Nazi of course.

 

[Felinx]

Hmm, I must ask: what is so appealing to you collectors about obtaining members of evil fascist states and displaying them on your shelves?

Don't worry, the "members of evil socialist states who killed even more" shelf more than balances things out.

 

[KitbashOfficer]

Don't worry, the "members of evil socialist states who killed even more" shelf more than balances things out.

Why stop there? Pol Pot? Idi Amin anyone?

 

[Felinx]

Why stop there? Pol Pot? Idi Amin anyone?

Yeah that movie was soo entertaining and cool - would make an awesome figure as a Whitaker fan.

But I agree, why stop there? When you've got Michael Jackson (with or without some 1/6 kids around him) and Hannibal Lecter on the shelf, the sky's the limit for real world and fictitious people.

 

[Asta]

Releasing soon:

 

[Asta]

DID's unboxing video:

 

[Amabutucollect]

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What I used to say to people at OSW ( which was military 1/6th oriented, so this subject came up far more often than it did here), is to break down a set to it's component parts.

Is there anything in the set that can be useful from a hobbyist perspective outside the realm of the original subject matter?

When DID released the Obama figure, to some controversy in the forums, I pointed out the headsculpt ( there were two in the set actually) could be a great base for a 12 inch custom GI Joe RAH Doc figure. How many wooden stools do we get in the hobby? A microphone and stand? A podium. All interesting diorama fodder. What about another decent suit for just about any custom in any modern context? How common are AA body types? ( They are still released at a much less frequent clip than otherwise)

When survival expert Les Stroud is dumped into a bad situation, the first thing he looks around for is trash. No matter where you go in the world, odds are there's trash dumped somewhere nearby. ( That says a lot about people in general doesn't it...) What does Stroud say? He says nothing is garbage, everything is an opportunity. It helps to see everything as an opportunity. Then you make the most of out of what you have with what you have to work with in front of you.

Vote with your feet. Vote with your wallet. If enough people don't buy it, no one will make any more of them. Nothing speaks louder than your wallet. This is your greatest form of protest as a consumer, including in this hobby of ours.

It helps to look for the potential win, even if it's just a sliver, in any release in this hobby. To be fair, if I do have a criticism of these "historical" related sets, it's that they should IMHO offer items that just can't be found anywhere else in the hobby period. A diorama piece. A weapon. An animal companion. A piece of furniture. Etc, etc. Expand the range of the sets contents so it can potentially offer a "win" outside of the core controversial subject matter.

Well said!!! This really helps my brain when it comes to customizing and all that biz.