The photo above compares three metal figures from Lancashire Games (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic figures from Forces of Valor (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures come from Lancashire Games’ 20mm WWII American Range. They can be found in set 20/WBP32, which is a large battle pack titled “American Infantry.” The figures can also be found in smaller sets in the range. Lancashire offers 13 different sets of US Infantry, including several modeled in greatcoats. Each code includes several poses. Other US sets in their WW2 range cover the Marines (7 sets) and Paratroops (6 sets) .
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
These figures are currently available from Lancashire Games. Battle packs of 24 figures are sold for £10.50 with a discount for purchases of multiple items. Standard packs with 3 figures sell for £1.50.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The FOV figures are included in set 85242 “US Landing Craft LCM 3.” FOV offers pre-painted figures with several of its diecast vehicle models, as well as issuing a few small sets of figures and accessories. A complete list of their figure offering will be forthcoming.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm approximately (neither of the figures are fully upright).
Availability and Cost:
FOV retires its releases from time to time. In general though, FOV products can be found in a wide range of online and retail stores.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures come from Lancashire Games’ 20mm WWII American Range. They can be found in set 20/WBP32, which is a large battle pack titled “American Infantry.” The figures can also be found in smaller sets in the range. Lancashire offers 13 different sets of US Infantry, including several modeled in greatcoats. Each code includes several poses. Other US sets in their WW2 range cover the Marines (7 sets) and Paratroops (6 sets) .
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
These figures are currently available from Lancashire Games. Battle packs of 24 figures are sold for £10.50 with a discount for purchases of multiple items. Standard packs with 3 figures sell for £1.50.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The FOV figures are included in set 85242 “US Landing Craft LCM 3.” FOV offers pre-painted figures with several of its diecast vehicle models, as well as issuing a few small sets of figures and accessories. A complete list of their figure offering will be forthcoming.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm approximately (neither of the figures are fully upright).
Availability and Cost:
FOV retires its releases from time to time. In general though, FOV products can be found in a wide range of online and retail stores.
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