The photo above compares three plastic miniatures from Mars (A,C,E) with three metal figures from Les Higgins, currently available from 20mm Nostalgia Revival (B,D,F). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Les Higgins models come from their English Civil War range, which has been extended under the new brand “20mm Nostalgic Revival.” They are catalogued as follows (referring to the letter blocks in the picture):
B: EP 3 (pikeman)
D: EP 14 (musketeer)
F: EP 12 (drummer)
The ECW range currently comprises 16 codes, some of which have multiple poses. Coverage includes officers, pikemen, musketeers, cavalry and artillery.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
The Les Higgins figures are currently available from Nostalgic Revival. The figures can be ordered individually, at a cost of 40p (UK) each.
Notes on the Samples:
The Les Higgins models were generously provided by John Cunningham at Nostalgic Revival.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures have been recently released by Mars as set 72034 “Scots Mercenaries (Thirty Years War).” The box includes 48 figures in 12 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned above, this is a very recent issue, which can easily be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Harfields is selling the box for £7.50.
Notes on the Samples:
The Mars figures were obtained via a trade with Alan Dearn.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Les Higgins models come from their English Civil War range, which has been extended under the new brand “20mm Nostalgic Revival.” They are catalogued as follows (referring to the letter blocks in the picture):
B: EP 3 (pikeman)
D: EP 14 (musketeer)
F: EP 12 (drummer)
The ECW range currently comprises 16 codes, some of which have multiple poses. Coverage includes officers, pikemen, musketeers, cavalry and artillery.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
The Les Higgins figures are currently available from Nostalgic Revival. The figures can be ordered individually, at a cost of 40p (UK) each.
Notes on the Samples:
The Les Higgins models were generously provided by John Cunningham at Nostalgic Revival.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures have been recently released by Mars as set 72034 “Scots Mercenaries (Thirty Years War).” The box includes 48 figures in 12 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned above, this is a very recent issue, which can easily be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Harfields is selling the box for £7.50.
Notes on the Samples:
The Mars figures were obtained via a trade with Alan Dearn.
