The photo above compares three metal Romans from Garrison / Greenwood & Ball (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic Germans from Caesar (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
I believe that the metal figures come from Garrison’s “20mm Ancients” range, and were previously produced under the Greenwood & Ball name. Within the Ancients range, Garrison currently offers 23 different poses for 1st Century Imperial Romans. However, the poses shown in this image do not seem to be currently in production.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned, these figures are not available from the manufacturer at the present time. However, other Roman figures are in production, and can be purchased from Garrison directly. Foot figures are sold for £0.60 each, while mounted figures cost £1.50
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Caesar figures come from set H040 “Ancient German.” This box contains 39 figures in 11 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
Caesar’s figures are currently in production and can be found in hobby stores and online dealers. For instance, Always Models sells the box for $7.95 US.
Notes on the Samples:
Some of the Caesar samples were donated by Liam Sullivan, and others were obtained in a trade with Frank Ivansic.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
I believe that the metal figures come from Garrison’s “20mm Ancients” range, and were previously produced under the Greenwood & Ball name. Within the Ancients range, Garrison currently offers 23 different poses for 1st Century Imperial Romans. However, the poses shown in this image do not seem to be currently in production.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned, these figures are not available from the manufacturer at the present time. However, other Roman figures are in production, and can be purchased from Garrison directly. Foot figures are sold for £0.60 each, while mounted figures cost £1.50
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Caesar figures come from set H040 “Ancient German.” This box contains 39 figures in 11 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
Caesar’s figures are currently in production and can be found in hobby stores and online dealers. For instance, Always Models sells the box for $7.95 US.
Notes on the Samples:
Some of the Caesar samples were donated by Liam Sullivan, and others were obtained in a trade with Frank Ivansic.
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