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Can't agree more with Steve. Please seriously consider doing Mexican bandit(mounted & dismounted). Mexicans with their sombreros are one of the last gaps in our hobby. Of course it would be a great bonus if you would one day consider the different Mexican conflicts, starting with that against Emperor Maximillian & the French, to that of Panza & Villa vs government soldiers. That would be a super long awaited delight to many of us.
If I remember correctly this subject came up a few years back and it’s because the moulds are quite expensive to make and it could be costly if didn’t sell well things might have changed now hope that helps
If we can have dozens of sets on the War of the Spanish Succession, the War of the Grand Alliance, Wars of the Holy League, and numerous one-pose-themed specialty sets for Napoleonics and ACW, you would think one or two sets of Mexican irregulars in sombreros usable from mid 19th to early 20th century wouldn't be that much of a risk.
Strelets have already indicated they have limited capacity now and are trying to focus on completing ranges. There are lots of sets i would like but will not likely seem them. Minor USA, Mexicans and cowboys and Indians are not likely to be a big seller.
Perhaps talk to old mate Donald so he can engage a USA based retailer and pull a Trump card so they produce home grown stuff. I dont see THat other company going down that road either. They are focussing on big sellers too. Commercial realism needs to be prioritised to keep a business model afloat, especially for those European based companies contending with REAL war.
The foot dragoons are just as beautiful as the mounted figures! I've been waiting decades for these Mexican War era US figures. The Imex infantry set just didn't do it for me.