Unfortunate News
It is with great sadness that I find myself posting this message.
It has been brought to my attention that a certain infamous re-caster based in Germany whose name I shall not mention here has started re-casting my models with the intent to drive Vanguard Miniatures out of business with cheap knock offs. I will not elaborate on just why he has chosen to attack Vanguard in this way especially after giving me his word several times that he would never re-cast Vanguard products, but he has stated the intent in an email to do so and even provided photographic evidence to prove it. (see below image)
Any way please be aware that my products are only available via Vanguard Miniatures website and any other source is unofficial and against my consent.
I have sought preliminary legal advice and if this situation persists I will have no recourse but to seek legal action against this person in order to protect my business and livelihood.
Examples of the recasts.
A truly sad state of affairs I’m sure you will agree.
John.
13 thoughts on “Vanguard Miniatures Has Been…”
14/11/2019 at 14:25
Very not cool.
14/11/2019 at 15:32
Absolutely disgusting!
14/11/2019 at 16:12
At least if he’s based in Germany and you know who it is, you stand at least *some* chance of being able to do something about it. A while back, I found a place which appeared be in China selling what looked *very* much like re-casts of stuff available from Shapeways models from myself and a couple of other people, and aside from warning people about it, there’s no really anything you can do in that instance.
I hope things come to their least worst conclusion for you, which is about all one can hope for these days,,,
14/11/2019 at 17:18
In my experience, true Vanguard Miniatures products are of EXCELLENT casting quality. Some of the very best castings I’ve seen, having ordered from over a hundred manufacturers over the years. Just thought that worth pointing out.
14/11/2019 at 18:14
Definitely agree, and I accept no substitutes!
14/11/2019 at 17:47
Wow. This recasting thing keeps getting bigger and bigger.
14/11/2019 at 18:18
Not on!
14/11/2019 at 18:45
Irony is very heavy
14/11/2019 at 22:36
The miniatures are not my cuppa, but the recasting thing is downright despicable!
15/11/2019 at 02:59
I’ve also found your castings excellent, prices reasonable, service good and designs perfect for the theme. You’ll continue to be my exclusive source for Defeat in Detail.
15/11/2019 at 10:14
Got to echo the above. Sci-Fi is not usually my thing but the one order I have made with Vanguard was a pleasure from start to finish and the models are of excellent quality.
Name the recaster so we all know who to avoid.
15/11/2019 at 11:04
Hopefully since he is in the EU and even incriminated himself with the e-mail getting the law involved will be straight forward.
17/11/2019 at 15:25
Guys thank you for taking the time to comment, I have no wish to take legal action against this person and I have stated this on facebook, I just want him to step back and think what he is doing. Vanguard is my only source of income so I cannot sit by and let this go unchallenged. My post was an alert to my many customers to be aware of this activity nothing more. The ball is in this guys court now.
According to my sources the person in question has ceased distributing his catalogue and has been deleting posts far and wide on various platforms in order to cover his tracks so make of that what you will.
I thank you all for your positive comments about my little company they are well received.
Special thanks must go to Michael for posting this news up here on my behalf it is really appreciated.
Kind regards John