05-11-2012, 15:01
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First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Following their 1:6th scale World War One figure announcement from earlier this year (read the story HERE), CalTek and Timewalker Toys share with us a preview of the first figure release.
Created with special assistance from the National World War One Museum, the figure series is a one-sixth scale exploration of the material culture of soldiers who fought in the watershed event of the 20th Century: World War One. The series opens as the war begins, with an Imperial German Infantryman of the 27th Regiment, 3rd Company at the Battle of Liège in August 1914.
From the custom color and weave of the M1907 tunic and trousers, matched against period field-gray wool, to the brown leather side-stitched M1866 marching boots, to the proportionally correct rimmed and crowned buttons, every attempt has been made to bring collectors the most detailed and historically accurate World War One figure yet produced.
The prototype shown here is in its final stages of development, with only a few additions and modifications that have yet to be completed. Stay tuned for the official launch with more pictures, to be followed by pricing and release date information.
About CalTek International Corporation
CalTek is a U.S. based wholesaler, distributor and manufacturer of high quality action figures and die cast models. CalTek services a worldwide distribution network from Pomona, CA. For more information, contact John King at: johnking@caltekonline.com
About Timewalker Toys & Collectibles
Timewalker Toys & Collectibles is an internet-based retailer of quality one-sixth collectibles, which has operated from the Kansas City area since 2003. For more information, contact Steven Allen at: sallen@timewalkertoys.com
About the National World War One Museum
The National World War One Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri is the only facility of its kind in the United States solely devoted to study of the First World War. For more information about this extraordinary museum, visit: www.theworldwar.org.
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05-11-2012, 15:11
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
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05-11-2012, 15:38
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Fantastic !!!!!!!
HS is from Soldier Story US paratrooper (though) with moustache.
I wish you all the best with this line of figures, you deserve it.
Jaime.
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05-11-2012, 15:55
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
High End WWI figure indeed...seems like a DX series from HT. Excellent fabric quality and deluxe materials...guess I will get one of these as a model of German Soldier during WWI and as an example of research but will also get DIDs to have some weathering and heavy trench customizing...it would be a sacrilege to weather this new figure!!! Congrats on this high level project and thanks for sharing.
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
The details are simply amazing.
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05-11-2012, 17:00
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
That looks fantastic!!!!!....an excellent figure.
Well done fellas.  |
05-11-2012, 17:08
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Yes, you really did it, i love it.
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05-11-2012, 17:12
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Wow! How can I hide this from my wife?!
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05-11-2012, 19:35
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
he does look alot like the ss bastogne paratrooper.. the gear clothing and mauser look incredible, a must for me. great work  |
05-12-2012, 01:12
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Awesome figure....as you already know how much I like this so yup. Awesome!
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05-12-2012, 04:15
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Detailed golden buttons are the final quality feature to make this Project a Holy Grail in any collection...great effort, excellent outcome.
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
excellent 
release date and price?
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05-12-2012, 06:26
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Absolutely excellent figure!
Now a young British officer please!  |
05-12-2012, 06:49
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Not a likely buy for me, but that is incredible work.
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05-12-2012, 09:21
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
That is a damn fine figure. A double purchase for me. Good show, CalTek and Timewalker Toys!
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05-12-2012, 11:34
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Exceptional. Just need the price now, though I know I'm going to get one anyway. Glad to hear it's the first in a series. British cavalryman or officer next, please please please, followed by a Turk, A French Senagalese, an Indian Army infantryman (complete with turban) and hundreds of others I can dream of...
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05-12-2012, 13:00
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
There is not much needed to display this figure as a scale 1:6 historical accurate representation of a German imperial soldier.
This figure would displayed just as great at any home as in a WWI related museum, the Pickelhaube, detailed buttons, etcetera, stunning!
Other 1:6 manufactures should learn from this release for the research that went into it that resulted in this historical accurate figure.
I am hoping that a German imperial soldier around 1917-1918 will be released not long after this one.
Another treat next to this figure would be an Austrian figure and if you ask me is essential next to these German WWI figures.
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05-12-2012, 13:23
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
You did a great work! All your research makes a fantastic figure. For me it´s a must have!
Now i know why i´m waiting and don´t buy the Did one.... I love him!
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05-12-2012, 14:46
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05-12-2012, 19:25
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Beautiful figure. May have to get this one myself. I'd like to add a French aviator to the wish list if i may. Again, great work on this.
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05-13-2012, 00:52
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
I do want to throw my 2 cents in. While the uniform and equipment look wonderful, I do think the headsculpt just seems a tad too small, especially when he's fully kitted out. Something looks a little off with the helmet cover as well, but I think this once again has to do with the small headsculpt. These are extremely minor nitpicks, and as long as the quality and craftsmanship stays high, I will definitely enjoy getting this figure.
And if you're going in chronological order, I would be most pleasantly surprised and impressed if you did an early war Belgian infantryman next, with the shako and giant cartridge pouch. Or any Belgian, eventually...
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
looks great
i would change all the brown leather here - into black and you have a german from 1915 and forward so no problem with DID release- i think for your business it is better to do so.
Quality of uniform much better than DID
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05-13-2012, 08:56
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
Awesome, awesome, awesome... I may not be able to resist buying this...
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05-15-2012, 14:47
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It is exciting to see this figure - the work that goes into these is a true work of passion, and the detail speak to the diligence of research and interest in the subject.
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05-15-2012, 18:36
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
I am extraordinarily excited to see this. I must admit that I'm an more of an Allies collector, but WW1 is a subject I can't say no to, especially when executed so well. What is especially pleasing to me is the inclusion of the mustache on the headsculpt. I feel most companies try to generally create heads which buyers may use for kitbashing other figures, and the facial hair is so period-specific, they figure it might hurt sales. (This is only my feeling) And while I get that, a French Poilu without a bushy mustache? Not gonna work for me, DID. While not every soldier wore facial hair, its something that is historically accurate and truly sets these figures apart from other eras in the hobby. It's much more exciting when haircuts, facial hair, etc. all reflect the time period. Even the facial sculpt itself. So far, this is THE WW1 figure to beat, and I'm hoping you do, with more and more.
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05-16-2012, 04:14
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
This looks like a very good figure, I'm impressed just by the equipment layout pic, glad to see he is fairly well loaded with gear. I'm positive there will be a lot of folks out there who will really want this one. As always, bring on the WW1 figures or a nice accessory pack with trench periscopes, sled mounted machine guns etc.
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05-17-2012, 23:34
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
This figure is FANTASTIC in every aspect. Man, you are right, it is DX version of the WWI German indeed.
Order one of the DID German already and I am crying right now cause my dealer won't let me cancel to wait for this one, the reason he gave me is he himself can't get the refund back if I cancel.
Regardless what happen, I WILL DEFINITELY get one of this guy for sure. Not gonna other the DID WWI French until I see Caltek version of it and I am damn sure they will make one in the very near future since they already made the WWII version of the French, no reason why they won't do it.
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This figure is FANTASTIC in every aspect. Man, you are right, it is DX version of the WWI German indeed.
Order one of the DID German already and I am crying right now cause my dealer won't let me cancel to wait for this one, the reason he gave me is he himself can't get the refund back if I cancel.
Regardless what happen, I WILL DEFINITELY get one of this guy for sure. Not gonna other the DID WWI French until I see Caltek version of it and I am damn sure they will make one in the very near future since they already made the WWII version of the French, no reason why they won't do it.
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I got my DID Max Muller two weeks ago, and I'm still getting this Liege German! Why pick one when you can get both?! |
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Re: First Look at CalTek & Timewalker Toys' WWI Figure Line
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I got my DID Max Muller two weeks ago, and I'm still getting this Liege German! Why pick one when you can get both?!
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I guess not all collectors can afford 2 different company figures like me I can only afford one even if caltek figure is a little higher I am willing to add more if the price is higher than buying 2 WW1 German and I can tell the caltek one is like the hot toys DX version. my 2 cents |
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