Wingnuts' strategy of announcing surprise new releases perilously close to the Christmas postage deadline may work against them if modellers lose patience and buy elsewhere. Many here would love a new WnW kit for Christmas but unless you are a WW1-only modeller, there are now plenty of attractive, quality alternative kits on the market jostling for our attention and Dollars.
For example the 1/32 Tamiya or HK Models' Mosquito. Or the new releases from Zoukei Mura, or the tempting 1/35th armour gems from Takom, or the wonderful quality growing aftermarket range from Aviattic. Lots of high quality players in the market now, all competing for a finite number of hobby dollars.
Back when WnW was launched their strategy of holding new release announcements till the last minute before Christmas had us all drooling with anticipation. Now? Not so much. Exchange rates- not WnW's fault- play an increasing role in deciding what we buy.
As for when any new kits may be announced, last Christmas the Felixstowes were released on 16 December- after the postage deadlines had passed.
Let's hope they get the Christmas 2015 items announced soon, and at affordable prices. Of course the existing catalogue of items is ready and waiting now, for those wavering over buying plans.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia