The photo above compares three metal Ancient Germans from Rafm (in blackwashed metal), with four plastic figures from HaT. The tan figures come from HaT’s set of Franks, while the grey ones are from the HaT Ancient German set. Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The Rafm figures come from the “Armies of the Caesars” range, and are catalogued as RAF7252 “Early German Infantry in Trousers.”
The “Armies of the Caesar” range currently includes 30 types. For the Romans, there are 14 infantry, 3 cavalry and 2 command sets available. For their enemies, the choices include 7 infantry, 3 cavalry and 1 command set. Most of the codes consist of a single pose.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Body Build: Somewhat heavy.
Availability and Cost:
Rafm’s metal figures are currently available. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Cost from manufacturer: US$7.95 for six figures (all in the same pose).
Notes on the Samples:
The figures require some assembly (separate heads, shields and spears).
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The HaT figures come from two sets. Box 6007 “Franks” is a mini-box which includes 24 figures in 4 poses; box 8068 “Early Germans” is a full box with 48 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
6007 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
8068 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
6007 Body Build: Average.
8068 Body Build: Very slender.
Availability and Cost:
These sets are still in production and widely available. For instance, Harfields has the Ancient German set selling for £3.95
Notes on the Samples:
Most of the sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.
General Notes:
See the side panel lists for websites of the manufacturers, distributors and retailers mentioned above. To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel. More detail on the plastic figures can be found at the Plastic Soldier Review website.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The Rafm figures come from the “Armies of the Caesars” range, and are catalogued as RAF7252 “Early German Infantry in Trousers.”
The “Armies of the Caesar” range currently includes 30 types. For the Romans, there are 14 infantry, 3 cavalry and 2 command sets available. For their enemies, the choices include 7 infantry, 3 cavalry and 1 command set. Most of the codes consist of a single pose.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Body Build: Somewhat heavy.
Availability and Cost:
Rafm’s metal figures are currently available. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Cost from manufacturer: US$7.95 for six figures (all in the same pose).
Notes on the Samples:
The figures require some assembly (separate heads, shields and spears).
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The HaT figures come from two sets. Box 6007 “Franks” is a mini-box which includes 24 figures in 4 poses; box 8068 “Early Germans” is a full box with 48 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
6007 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
8068 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
6007 Body Build: Average.
8068 Body Build: Very slender.
Availability and Cost:
These sets are still in production and widely available. For instance, Harfields has the Ancient German set selling for £3.95
Notes on the Samples:
Most of the sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.
General Notes:
See the side panel lists for websites of the manufacturers, distributors and retailers mentioned above. To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel. More detail on the plastic figures can be found at the Plastic Soldier Review website.
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