Zvezda 1/72 Viking vs Garrison 25mm Saxon, foot

The photo above compares a plastic figure from Zvezda (A) with a metal warrior from Garrison (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is from Garrison Wargames Figures and comes from their 25mm Medieval range. Garrison uses the code “HS 10” to describe this figure, which they call “Saxon fyrdman with throwing axe.”

The Medieval range from Garrison includes 12 Saxon poses, 11 Normans, and 14 Vikings (2 of them mounted).

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 26mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal Medievals retail for £0.60 each, and can be ordered directly from the Garrison website:

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

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was kindly provided by Rob Young at Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Zvezda figure comes from box 8046 “Vikings, IX to XI century.” The box contains 41 figures in 11 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

Zvezda released this set in 2007. It is currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figure was donated by Liam Sullivan.

Orion 1/72 Vikings vs Garrison 25mm Saxon, foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Orion (A,C) with a single metal warrior from Garrison (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is from Garrison Wargames Figures and comes from their 25mm Medieval range. Garrison uses the code “HS 10” to describe this figure, which they call “Saxon fyrdman with throwing axe.”

The Medieval range from Garrison includes 12 Saxon poses, 11 Normans, and 14 Vikings (2 of them mounted).

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 26mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal Medievals retail for £0.60 each, and can be ordered directly from the Garrison website:

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

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was kindly provided by Rob Young at Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ designation and number of poses:

The Orion figures are from box 72004 “Sea Warriors: Vikings, VIII-XI Century.” The box contains 46 figures in 23 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

The Orion box is currently available, although it is not widely carried. However, it can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.

Notes on the Samples:

The figures were obtained in a trade with Frank Ivansic and a donation from Liam Sullivan.

Garrison 25mm vs HaT 1/72, Saxon warriors, foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from HaT (A,C) with a single metal warrior from Garrison (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is from Garrison Wargames Figures and comes from their 25mm Medieval range. Garrison uses the code “HS 10” to describe this figure, which they call “Saxon fyrdman with throwing axe.”

The Medieval range from Garrison includes 12 Saxon poses, 11 Normans, and 14 Vikings (2 of them mounted).

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 26mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal Medievals retail for £0.60 each, and can be ordered directly from the Garrison website:

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

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was kindly provided by Rob Young at Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from set 6006 “Saxons.” HaT experimented with a reduced size set when this was released, so the box contains just 24 figures in 4 poses. They are part of a substantial commitment to the early middle age on the part of HaT.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.

Availability:

Although this is one of the earlier releases from HaT, figures and boxes can still be found at hobby shops and online retailers.

Notes on the Samples:

The HaT samples were kindly donated by Liam Sullivan.

Garrison vs Revell, Saxon Warriors on Foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Revell (A,C) with a metal warrior from Garrison (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is from Garrison Wargames Figures and comes from their 25mm Medieval range. Garrison uses the code “HS 10” to describe this figure, which they call “Saxon fyrdman with throwing axe.”

The Medieval range from Garrison includes 12 Saxon poses, 11 Normans, and 14 Vikings (2 of them mounted).

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 26mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal Medievals retail for £0.60 each, and can be ordered directly from the Garrison website:

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

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was kindly provided by Rob Young at Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Revell figures come from box 02551 “Anglo-Saxons, 1066.” This box includes 40 foot figures in 15 poses, along with a pair of mounted figures in individual poses. Revell has also made a Norman set for this period.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

According to PSR, this set was first released in 1989. It is currently in production at Revell, and can be found online and at local hobby shops.

Notes on the Samples:

The Revell sample was kindly donated by Liam Sullivan.

Strelets Normans vs Garrison Saxons, foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Strelets-R (A,C) with a metal warrior from Garrison (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is from Garrison Wargames Figures and comes from their 25mm Medieval range. Garrison uses the code “HS 10” to describe this figure, which they call “Saxon fyrdman with throwing axe.”

The Medieval range from Garrison includes 12 Saxon poses, 11 Normans, and 14 Vikings (2 of them mounted).

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 26mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal Medievals retail for £0.60 each, and can be ordered directly from the Garrison website:

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

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was kindly provided by Rob Young at Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two of Strelets’ mini-sets M001 “Normans” and M002 “Norman Archers.” Strelets introduced the mini-sets as a way to bring more subjects forward without the expense of producing 48 individual sculpts. Each of these sets includes 48 figures, but comprised of 4 copies of 12 poses.

Strelets has released a large range of sets covering the Dark Ages and early Medieval Europe.

Figure Characteristics:

M001 Height (measured from ground to eyes): 21mm.
M002 Height (measured from ground to eyes): 21mm.
M001 Height (measured from ground to top of head): 23mm.
M002 Height (measured from ground to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These sets were introduced in 2006, and are easily found in online and physical stores.

Notes on the Samples:

The samples were obtained in a trade with Carlos Faro.

Irregular vs MiniArt, Medieval Foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from Irregular (second, fourth and sixth from the left) with four plastic figures from MiniArt (in silver and red plastic). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturers’ designations:

The Irregular models come from two of their ranges: “Wars of the Roses” and “Medieval Scots.” They are catalogued as follows (left to right in the picture):
NLM 8 Dismounted Knight (Wars of the Roses)
NLM 15 Highland Heavy Infantry (Medieval Scots)
NLM 1 Longbowman (Wars of the Roses)

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).

Availability and Cost:

Irregular’s metal figures are currently available. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. The figures can be ordered individually, and come with random variations. Cost: 50p UK per figure.

Notes on the Samples:

The Irregular models were generously provided by the manufacturer.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ designations:

The MiniArt figures come from two boxes. The figures on the left are from 72008 “Italian Knights XV Century” while those on the right can be found in box 72011 ”German Knights XV Century” The former box contains 48 foot figures in 12 poses, while the latter contains 20 foot figures in 5 poses, plus 16 mounted figures in 4 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
Box 72008: 22mm.
Box 72011: 21mm.

Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average)

Availability and Cost:

Both boxes are shown as currently available on MiniArt’s website. They can be purchased from hobby shops and distributors. For example, DragonUSA Online has box 72011 currently available at $8.95 USD.

Notes on the Samples:

Samples for both of the boxes were provided by Frank Ivansic in a trade.

General Notes:

See the side panel lists for websites of the manufacturers, distributors and retailers mentioned above. To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel.

Readers, please add any comments on other considerations with regard to these two types, in particular any thoughts about the compatibility from the standpoint of historical periods.

Irregular vs Zvezda, Medieval Foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from Irregular (the lighter figures on tan bases) with four plasticfigures from Zvezda (darker and on green bases). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The plastic figures come from two Zvezda boxes. The two figures on the left are from box 8001 "Russian Knights.” The other two figures can be found in box 8016 “Livonian Knights.”

The Irregular models come from two of their ranges: “Wars of the Roses” and Medieval Scots.” They are catalogued as follows (left to right in the picture):
NLM 8 Dismounted Knight (Wars of the Roses)
NLM 15 Highland Heavy Infantry (Medieval Scots)
NLM 1 Longbowman (Wars of the Roses)

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
Zvezda 8001 – 20mm.
Zvezda 8016 – 21mm.
Irregular – 20mm.

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

Availability and Cost:

The Zvezda figures are in production and available through various plastic model distributors. Cost per box, at a typical retailer: £5.65 (GBP) at Harfields for box 8001.

Irregular’s metal figures are also currently available. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. The figures can be ordered individually, and come with random variations. Cost: 50p UK per figure.

(See the side panel lists for websites of the manufacturers, distributors and retailers mentioned above. To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel.)

Other notes:

Some of the plastic figures were obtained from Frank Ivansic in a very helpful trade, and others were donated by Liam Sullivan. The Irregular models were generously provided by the manufacturer.

Readers, please add any comments on other considerations with regard to these two types, in particular any thoughts about the compatibility from the standpoint of historical periods.

Irregular vs Zvezda / Italeri, Medieval Foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from Irregular (the lighter figures on tan bases) with three plastic figures from Zvezda/Italeri (darker and on green bases). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The plastic figures come from Zvezda box 8002 "Christian Knights” which was also released by Italeri as box 6009 “The Knights.”

The Irregular models come from two of their ranges: “Wars of the Roses” and Medieval Scots.” They are catalogued as follows (left to right in the picture):
NLM 8 Dismounted Knight (Wars of the Roses)
NLM 15 Highland Heavy Infantry (Medieval Scots)
NLM 1 Longbowman (Wars of the Roses)

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
Zvezda/Italeri – 22mm.
Irregular – 20mm.

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

Availability and Cost:

The Zvezda/Italeri figures are in production and available through various plastic model distributors. The websites for the two companies are listed in the side panel.

Cost per box, at a typical retailer: $12.50 (US) at Michigan Toy Soldiers (for the Italeri version). See the link to their website in the side panel.

Irregular’s metal figures are also currently available. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer: see the website listed in the side panel.

The figures can be ordered individually, and come with random variations. Cost: 50p UK per figure.

(To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel, with the retailers.)

Other notes:

The plastic figures were obtained from Frank Ivansic in a very helpful trade. The Irregular models were generously provided by the manufacturer.

Readers: please add any comments on other considerations with regard to these two types, in particular any thoughts about the compatibility from the standpoint of historical periods.