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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Newline vs Gulliver, ACW Cavalry


The photo above compares two metal troopers from Newline Designs (A,C) with a pair of plastic figures from Gulliver (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come are from Newline Designs’ American Civil War range, and are catalogued as ACW 50 “Cavalry in Kepi, Carbines Slung.” Newline’s ACW range is quite extensive, and currently includes 101 different products.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are currently in production, and can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. Cost is £3.00 for a set of three horses and riders (all in the same pose).

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures represent the only production to date from Gulliver (although there are rumours of a revival of the company). They come from set 3601 “American Civil War, South States Cavalry.” This box includes 15 riders in 10 poses, as well as 15 horses in six poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

As mentioned above, Gulliver went out of business years ago, so these figures are not currently in production. However, it is fairly easy to track down a set. For instance, Toy Soldiers HQ is selling boxes for $12.00 US.

2 comments:

Rafael Pardo said...

Hi
Could you make a comparison of Newline and plastics Napoleonic Cossacks?
Regards and keep the good job!
Rafa

Plastic Hussar said...

Rafa,

I can put up some comparisons of Newline Napoleonic cavalry with plastics, but I can't promise Cossacks.

Thanks for the support.

Chris