The photo above compares three metal Romans from Garrison / Greenwood & Ball (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic Gauls from Italeri (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 Italeri figures come from box 6022, “Gaul Warriors, 1st to 2nd Century BC.” The box contains 40 foot figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Availability and Cost:
Italeri is currently producing this set, which can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.
Notes on the Samples:
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 Italeri figures come from box 6022, “Gaul Warriors, 1st to 2nd Century BC.” The box contains 40 foot figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Availability and Cost:
Italeri is currently producing this set, which can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.
Notes on the Samples:
The sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.
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