Will Mongoose have their own miniatures line for VAS?

[Captain Chum]

From Mongoose:
Victory at Sea
This is the game that keeps on going, month in, month out! What started as a side, almost vanity project has gained a lot of momentum over the years since release and it has a dedicated following. One supplement has been released for the World War II version, and Age of Dreadnoughts provides support for WWI.

So, what next?

Well, there will be the odd supplement for Age of Dreadnoughts, penned by naval-supremo David Manley, though he is a very busy man, so we have yet to set any release dates!

The original World War II game is quite a different consideration altogether. Earlier this year we were ‘this’ close to buying an entire range of WWII ship miniatures from an existing manufacturer but, for various reasons, ‘twas not to be. If this project had proceeded, we would now be busy beavering away on a second edition for this game, complete with full colour rulebook sprinkled liberally with pictures of pretty painted ships.

It would have been a stunning book, with a full range of models to back it up.

We have not completely dismissed this idea, as it is a project I personally want to do very much. However, right now, our resources are going into other games (oh, to be able to do everything!). Expect to see support for this game throughout the year in Signs & Portents.

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So, what is the chances of Mongoose having their own miniatures for their VAS game in the coming year?

 

[MongooseMatt]

I don't expect 2011 will be the year it appears, but you never know...

 

[Captain Chum]

I would hope that if not miniatures, they get some kind of update finished or some kind of new edition to the game. I think you will see a great game slip away if they ignore it much longer. WOTC Axis & Allies naval miniatures fit this game very well but for the most part they have the corner market right now. Although their miniatures are great, it would be nice to see more choices and competition.
If MP would come out with a miniature line I would think it would almost have to be a miniature that is "play out of the Box" type. There is a market for miniatures that you have to paint but play out of the box is the most popular. WOTC War at Sea game is imho taking this concept all the way to the bank. Is it their best line of games in relation to sales, no but how far would this game have gone if it was just a rulebook, the stat cards only and the player bought their own miniatures somewhere else.