Garrison discontinuing 25mm Assyrians, English Civil War and American Civil War

Rob Young at Garrison is letting his customers know that he will probably be ending the production of 25mm Assyrians in his Ancient range, as well as all 25mm English Civil War and American Civil War figures. These figures have not been selling strongly, and keeping them in production distracts his attention from those that are in demand.

The Assyrian offerings include 12 foot and 5 mounted poses. In the ACW range, there are 4 guns, over 35 foot poses, including artillery crews, and a couple of mounted figures. For ECW fans, the range includes 20 foot poses and 9 mounted.

Garrison’s website can be found here:

http://www.garrisonminiatures.com/index.asp

The picture above is taken from the Garrison catalogue, and shows CCW2 “Confederate infantry advancing at high porte.” The figure comes from the threatened 25mm ACW line, and retails for £.80. It can also be purchased in a group of 10 for £7.50.

25mm Garrison Assyrians back in production

Rob Young from Garrison Wargames Figures continues on his quest to rescue and re-release the complete Garrison range. The latest additions comprise a number of Assyrian figures for the 25mm Ancient range.

Originally designed by John Brathwaite, the new figures include 12 foot and 5 mounted poses. Garrison is selling the foot figures for £0.70, while the mounted warriors sell for £1.60.

The pictures above come from the Garrison website and show the following:

A02 Infantry armed with spear and shield, attacking (top)
A11 Infantry with long mail coat, attacking (bottom)
Click on the images for a larger version.

Garrison’s Website is here:

http://www.garrisonminiatures.com/index.asp

Atlantic/Nexus vs Irregular, Ancient Middle East

The photo above compares two Atlantic Egyptians (painted plastic) with two Assyrian figures from Irregular (unpainted metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The Egyptian figures come from Atlantic’s box 1502 “The Egyptian Army.” They were later re-released by Nexus as set ATL-01, “Egyptian Infantry.”

The Irregular figures come from their Biblical Ancients range. They are NBA27 “Assyrian Cavalry” and NBA28 “Assyrian Heavy Spearman.”

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
Atlantic/Nexus – 23mm.
Irregular – 20mm (foot figure).

Body Build compatibility (from 5 categories):
Atlantic/Nexus – C (Average)
Irregular – C (Average)

Overall conclusions:
Once again there is a significant height difference between Irregular’s metal soldiers, and the plastic figures reviewed. These figures would not mix easily on the same table.

Note: The paint on the Egyptians is starting to flake with age, not uncommon for figures that were neither undercoated, nor sealed after painting.

Italeri/Zvezda vs Irregular, Ancient Middle East

The photo above compares three Zvezda/Italeri Persians (red plastic) with two Assyrian figures from Irregular (unpainted metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The plastic figures come from a joint Italeri/Zvezda release. They are listed as Zvezda box 8006 “Immortals, Persian Infantry” and Italeri box 6025 “Persian Infantry, 4th to 5th century BC.”

The Irregular figures come from their Biblical Ancients range. They are NBA27 “Assyrian Cavalry” and NBA28 “Assyrian Heavy Spearman.”

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
Zvezda/Italeri – 23mm (although the figure with the standard is a bit taller).
Irregular – 20mm (foot figure).

Body Build compatibility (from 5 categories):
Zvezda/Italeri – C (Average)
Irregular – C (Average)

Overall conclusions:
While the sculpting on these two sets is compatible, it doesn’t overcome the clear height difference. These figures would not mix well in a single unit. However, with attention paid to base heights, some wargamers might be willing to have them appear on the same table.

HaT vs Irregular, Ancient Middle East

The photo above compares three HaT Persians (tan plastic) mixed with two Assyrian figures from Irregular (unpainted metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The Hat figures come from box 8057 “Persian Light Infantry.”

The Irregular figures come from their Biblical Ancients range. They are NBA27 “Assyrian Cavalry” and NBA28 “Assyrian Heavy Spearman.”

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
HaT – 23mm.
Irregular – 20mm (foot figure).

Body Build compatibility (from 5 categories):
HaT – C (Average)
Irregular – C (Average)

Overall conclusions:
The sculpting on these two sets is similar, but there is a noticeable height difference. The fact that a couple of the HaT figures in the photo have some bending at the knee, while the Irregular foot figure is upright tends to disguise this. With extra height in basing, it should be possible for some gamers to use the Irregular figures on the same table as the HaT Persians.

Ancients and Medievals from Irregular

Ian Kay from Irregular Miniatures has kindly sent over some samples of various ranges. The ones shown above come from the Ancient and Medieval periods. (Click on the images for larger versions). The samples illustrated are as follows:

Top: Wars of the Roses
NLM2 Wars of the Roses Billman
NLM9 Mounted Knight
NLM1 War of the Roses Longbowman
NLM8 Dismounted Knight

Middle: Medieval Scots
NLM17 Irish Kern Light Infantry
NLM13 Spearman in Gabeson
NLM15 Highland Heavy Infantry

Bottom: Assyrians
NBA27 Assyrian Cavalry
NBA28 Assyrian Heavy Spearman

Besides these subjects, Irregular offers the following ancient and medieval troops: Egyptian; Sea People; Mycenaean Greek; Libyan; Aztecs; Swiss/Burgundians; Hussites.

Irregular prices are 50p for foot and £1.00 for mounted.

You can find out more at the website http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/