Cost is still a constant theme. Does cost mean "I have to have it all " , " I have to have it all at once " or "I have to have it all custom?

Alexi's comment about different parts of a harness from different makers is interesting as it would make it more "accurate"
especially where German manufacturers were concerned ( it was common for armourers to be made a master in only
one particular peice of a harness so a whole suit would have parts from many different makers . Jeff Johnsons harness
is a good modern example of this ) . Would having an armour made with a variety of pieces from different makers make
armour more collectible? If the price issue is based on " it has to be custom " I suppose not .

If I understand right what your thinking of is kind of the same thing the illustrations in Osprey books present . A sort
of blurry blue print for a paricular era or nationality in an era to give an idea of what was in use to formulate what
kit you would be inclined to put together . Sort of a catalog of various period choices ?

Is this something that would be appealing to others out there ?

To piggy back on Steve's post, if you are talking production one size fits many pieces, product reference numbers to build the kit would be helpful to. Also recommended accessories.

Harlan and are have been talking today about what you guys have said . It sound like a big component is that you folks would like more information . When and where items were used , what items go together with what and what sorts
of gear would complete your kit . Does this sound right ?

This is good keep this stuff comming .

I looked at Valentine Armouries today and they have e few sets that are organized as little this way in that they show the set and give a part/price breakout. However they do not put things in context and really only provide armour info. Adding appropriate accessories and costume elements, perhaps via stategic parnership would really be something that would add value to me.

Also Steve, thanks for that link. Cool site.

All this talk about armour suddenly seems to have kindled a growing fascination on my part. Something I'm not sure I really needed! :wtf:

Perhaps that's part of the trick, get people talking and thinking about the stuff?

Truthfully , marketing is part of the inquiery as we're looking to know what would get you guys interested but part for me is also a curiosity about why an overall interest isn't there . When I collected it was all original period pieces but I had some of everything swords , armour, from Europe , India , Persia( Afghanistan, Pakistan ect. Once known as Transoxania ) . I was fascinated by all of it wheather it was pole arms , wheellock firearms it didn't matter .It would seem to me ( and this is just me ) that there should be that same level of curiousity in newly made products and i'm perplaxed at why this is not so .
It helps us to bring you guys what you would like to see if we can learn what interests the collector of new products and
why it interests them .

So if I understand what your saying right Steve basically its easy to collect swords because theres no book work . You
like it, you buy it, your done . One can simply buy a sword because one likes the look or the feel with no background knowledge whatsoever but some basic level of study has to be done before an armour purchase can be made . Am I
close ?