Rescue Laura Challenge (Interactive)

LeStryge wrote:

I very much covet that leather coat Diabolos is wearing!
What did you pay for it? And where?

It's a German motorcycle rider coat from a DiD Feldpolizei figure from a few years back.  I got it parted out on from Monkey Depot.  I did not pay much for it.  

This one, by Dragon models is available at Echobase Toys and is of the exact same cut

https://echobasetoys.myshopify.com/products/copy-of-dragon-models-loose-1-6th-scale-wwii-german-m36-greatcoat-w-shoulder-boards-collar-tabs-obersturmfuhrer-drl1-u211?_pos=4&_sid=2f740e36d&_ss=r

I originally had it on a different figure, but later redressed that figure in a feldbluse and smock, so the coat has been lying about for a while.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/35531831@N02/50576082763/in/dateposted-public/


Also of the same cut, but different material and colour are this tropical motorcyclist coat right now available from Monkey Depot.  It would be made of cloth, rather than fake leather.  I probably paid about the same amount for mine.  

https://www.monkeydepot.com/Coat_DiD_Mens_WWII_German_Tropical_Motorcyclist_C_p/dl3702.htm

Finally, have a look at this one from the Veego Store in Hong Kong.  A different cut, but you might just like it.
https://www.veegostore.com/product_info.php?products_id=307

Thanks once again Gary! Your advice and experience are much appreciated.
The coat to me does have something of a sinister air about it. Maybe a villain?

LeStryge wrote:

Thanks once again Gary! Your advice and experience are much appreciated.
The coat to me does have something of a sinister air about it. Maybe a villain?

It's perfect for a villain.  One reason I took it off the original figure was better suited to a main villain than to an underling.  If you combine it with a German officer's cap, (preferably SS) or a German helmet, it takes a whole new dimension. Add a Luger pistol to the ensemble and you will be in Villain heaven.

The last black one is excellent, and seems quite reasonably priced at $12.60 or so US, HOWEVER they then want $136.00 US to ship it to Australia!

LeStryge wrote:

The last black one is excellent, and seems quite reasonably priced at $12.60 or so US, HOWEVER they then want $136.00 US to ship it to Australia!

Wow! Their shipping rates have really gone up. $23.00 to ship to Canada by mail: $154.00 to ship Fed-Ex. Good luck with that, my Chinese friends.....

It used to cost me $12.00 CDN to ship by mail with these guys.

Truly I wonder how many they sell at those rates!
The coat would literally fit into an envelope.

over $100 for shipping? That's a rip off. I seriously doubt that it would cost that much.
They are looking to line their pockets.

This is cracking thread folks - well done all..

Often late to the party but here is the Munrovian rescue team . Major Cholmondy Warner , accompanied by Biff and Baff two of Munrovia's best VAM adventurers, they are accompanied by Gnasher the  Huskie. What could possibly go wrong ?

Now that's an eccentric lot. Good job they have M16's. When I saw the midde figure in the Victorian sun helmet, I wondered for a mo if they would be carrying Martini-Henrys.

Excellent thread and concept with some really good pics.  Also thankfully, no requirement for vehicles as we only have a beat up jeep and a kayak here !!!  

Here at HQ we did float the idea of sending Spud in with a VAM team, but quickly forgot about it as he's not known for worrying about who comes out alive in these situations.
The mission offer was passed down the line to MAM mercenary division.

After some discussion ...







Major Strafe gets a team assigned for the job.

Shipping is a killer for that figure , and I can only find the one you listed . I will see what I can do about sending in a team ....but don`t hold your breath , my Man Cave looks like a Hurricane just went through it .

[quote="Dreadnought"]Excellent thread and concept with some really good pics.  Also thankfully, no requirement for vehicles as we only have a beat up jeep and a kayak here !!!  

Here at HQ we did float the idea of sending Spud in with a VAM team, but quickly forgot about it as he's not known for worrying about who comes out alive in these situations.
The mission offer was passed down the line to MAM mercenary division.



Thanks very much for contributing to the project. The object is to give everyone a chance to show off their figures.

Chip wrote:

Shipping is a killer for that figure , and I can only find the one you listed . I will see what I can do about sending in a team ....but don`t hold your breath , my Man Cave looks like a Hurricane just went through it .

I got mine through Dave, who pays lower shipping rates being in the US, and having ordered two of them when he only needed one. Shipping rates on ebay are just astronomical for stuff coming from the US.

Kimono Troop Command wrote:

Now that's an eccentric lot.  Good job they have M16's. When I saw the midde figure in the Victorian sun helmet, I wondered for a mo if they would be carrying Martini-Henrys.

Major Cholmondy Warner is a total eccentric.. but a tough old boot..he is a bit of typical example of the english upper class though ...hopefully the good old Comprehensive schooled Biff and Baff can keep the Major on track.. even if he did insist on them wearing Solar helmets

Kev ,
Major Strafe's crew look quite the biz ...I'm sure Laura will be found in no time !!

Dreadnought I’m really liking your rescue team.

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Kamiko the Merciful!

Looks like he evil bros are about to head into action! those boys will do anything for a free pizza. I wonder if they shared the pizza, they could tempt Barrys guys into helping??

Blondeactionman wrote:

I wonder if they shared the pizza, they could tempt Barrys guys into helping??

Probably not while they've got fresh oysters and cold beer.....on the beach.

This has turned out to be so funny , It`s got Dave's usual humorous input , and Barry`s chap feeding the Kangaroo is priceless . Great stuff .

Chip wrote:

This has turned out to be so funny....

It could be even funnier, if Sarge and the maggots boys (and the rats) join in!