HYTTY 1/72 vs 20mm Newline, Ancient Greek foot

THE METAL FIGURES

Newline Designs ANG 3, Greek Hoplite Standing, Linen Cuirass: 
Height (to eyes):  20mm

Height (to top of head):  22mm

Newline Designs ANP 14, Persian Immortal Spearman, Campaign Dress: 
Height (to eyes):  20mm

Height (to top of head):  22mm

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

HYTTY 2002, Macedonian Infantry: 
Height (to eyes):  varies, 19-23mm

Height (to top of head):  varies, 21-25mm

Newline 20mm vs Atlantic 1/72, Ancient Greek foot

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. 

Figures Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head):  22mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head):  22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2013):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90.  In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two sets originally produced by Atlantic.  The figure on the left is from set 1508 “The Greeks: Greek life in the Acropolis.”  The other figure comes from set 1509 “The Greeks: The Greek Army.”  Nexus has re-released the latter set as box ATL05 “Greek Infantry.”  The set includes 64 figures in 8 poses.  They have also re-released set 1508 which is now called ATL14 “Ancient Life.”  This set includes 42 figures in 7 poses, along with some other items. 

Figures Characteristics

1508 Height (to eyes):  23mm

1508 Height (to top of head):  25mm

1509 Height (to eyes):  23mm

1509 Height (to top of head):  25mm

Availability and Cost

These figures originated in the 1970s, and production ended with the close down of Atlantic in 1984.  The figures were unavailable for about a decade before Nexus obtained the rights and moulds, and started to re-issue them. In recent years, Nexus was purchased by Italeri, but the old Atlantic figures have not remained in production.

Newline 20mm vs HaT 1/72, Ancient Greeks

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. 

Figure Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head):  22mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head):  22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2013):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90.  In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer's Designations:

The HaT figure on the left comes from box 8045 “Greek Mercenary Hoplites” while the one on the right is from box 8046 “Alexander’s Thracians.” Both sets include 48 figures in 8 poses. HaT has released a very wide range of figures for ancient conflicts.

Figure Characteristics:

8045 Height (measured to eyes):  20mm.

8046 Height (measured to eyes):  20mm.

8045 Height (measured to top of head):  22mm.

8046 Height (measured to top of head):  22mm.

Newline 20mm vs Coates & Shine 1/72, Ancient Greek foot

THE METAL FIGURES


Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types.

Figure Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from set 8129 “Theban Army.” The set is branded “Coates and Shine” and distributed by HaT Industrie. The box includes 52 foot figures in 10 poses, as well as 8 cavalry figures (with 2 rider poses and 2 horse poses). The set fits into the very side range of Ancients available from HaT.

Figure Characteristics:

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

Availability and Cost:

This set was originally released in 2007, and is widely available via HaT.

20mm Newline Designs vs 1/72 Odemars, Greek and Persian foot

THE METAL FIGURES


Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types.

Figures Characteristics:

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures can be found in Odemar’s box PF02 “Persians.” The set contains 15 foot poses in 5 poses. There are also six mounted figures, with 2 rider poses and 2 horse poses. Odemars offers about a half dozen different sets from various parts of the ancient world.

Figures Characteristics:

Height to eyes: 21mm
Height to top of head: 23mm

Availability (as at October 2012):

This set is more than ten years old, and was never popular in the hobby. It can take some effort to track down a new box, but it is not a difficult challenge.

Notes on the Samples:

The Odemars were obtained in a trade with Eric Yin.

Newline 20mm vs Zvezda/Italeri 1/72 Greek and Persian foot

THE METAL FIGURES


Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types.

Figures Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from a pair of joint Italeri/Zvezda release. The Persian standard bearer comes from Zvezda box 8006 “Immortals, Persian Infantry, 4th to 5th century BC” which was also released as Italeri box 6025 “Persian Infantry, 4th to 5th century BC.” The Greek officer can be found in Zvezda box 8005 and Italeri box 6024 both of which are titled “Greek Infantry, 5th to 4th Century BC.” In addition to these boxes, Zvezda currently offers 7 other boxes covering the conflicts from the bronze age up to Alexander. Two of those sets were also co-released by Italeri.

Figure Characteristics:

8005 (Greek) Height (measured from to top of head): 24mm.
8005 (Greek) Height (measured from to eyes): 22mm.
8006 (Persian) Height (measured from to top of head): 25mm.
8006 (Persian) Height (measured from to eyes): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are at least 10 years old, but the sets are currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.

Notes on the Samples:

Liam Sullivan donated the Zvezda figures.

Newline 1/72 Goths vs Esci 1/72 barbarians, foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Esci, and later released by Italeri (A,C) with a pair of metal warriors from Newline Design (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures were originally released by Esci as set 225“Romanic Wars, Barbarian Warriors.” The box included 46 figures in 13 poses.

The set was reissued by Italeri as set 6048, “Barbarian Warriors, 1st to 2nd Century AD.”

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:

Esci has gone out of business, and Italeri is not currently producing these figures, however, they can be readily obtained through second hand dealers and auctions.

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figures were obtained in a trade with Frank Ivansic.

Newline 1/72 Goths vs RedBox 1/72 Picts, foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from RedBox (A,C) with a pair of metal warriors from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The RedBox figures come from box RB-72001 “Picts.” This set includes 48 figures in 12 poses.

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:

These figures are currently available at hobby shops and online dealers.

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figures were provided by Liam Sullivan and Frank Ivansic.

1/72 Newline Goths vs 1/72 Atlantic Romans

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Atlantic (A,C) with a pair of metal warriors from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics:

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two of Atlantic’s boxes:

A. Set 1515 “The Romans: The Roman Legion”
C. Set 1517 “The Romans: Gladiators and Christians”

Atlantic issued most of their sets in different sized packages. Set 1515 came in a large 92 piece box with 15 poses, while the large box for set 1517 included 64 pieces. Poses for the later set included a lion, and tiger as well as various gladiators, officials, audience members and victims (the latter on multiple figure stands).

Figure Characteristics:

1517 Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.
1515 Height (measured to eyes): 22mm
1517 Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.
1515 Height (measured to top of head): 24mm

Availability and Cost:

Atlantic is long out of production, and no other maker has reissued either of these sets.

Notes on the Samples:

The Atlantic figures were generously donated by Liam Sullivan.

Italeri 1/72 Gauls vs Newline 1/72 Goths

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Italeri (A,C) with a pair of metal warriors from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics:

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

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. The manufacturer produces several other sets covering this era in history.

Figure Characteristics:

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

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.

Caesar 1/72 Ancient Germans vs Newline 1/72 Goths, foot

The photo above compares three plastic figures from Caesar (A,C,E) with a pair of metal warriors from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

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

Availability and Cost:

Caesar’s figures are currently in production and can be found in hobby stores and online dealers.

Notes on the Samples:

Some of the Caesar samples were donated by Liam Sullivan.

20mm and 1/72 Han Dynasty comparisons on "Miniatures in 1/72"

Tom P has posted an interesting comparison of some metal and plastic figures covering China in the Han Dynasty. The trigger for his investigation seems to be a new manufacturer, called “3D Model Studio.”

Besides 3D, Tom compares Caesar and Newline Designs. The Caesar figure comes from set H004 “Chinese Ch’in Dynasty Army.” The Newline figures are catalogued as ANHC02 (halberdier) and ANHC06 (archer), and are part of the 20mm Ancient range from this manufacturer.

See here for the comparison image:

http://miniaturen1-72.blogspot.com/2011/06/han-chinese-different-manufactures.html

As for 3D Model Studio, the Han line is their first, and so far only, offering in 1/72 scale. The company website is here:

http://www.dddhk.com/

Newline can be found here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

Airfix 1/72 vs Newline 1/72, Romans, Goths and Britons

The photo above compares three plastic figures from Airfix (A,C,E) with a pair of metal warrior from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two boxes: A01730 “Romans” (C,E) and A01734 “Ancient Britons” (A). Both boxes have also been re-issued by HaT, under the same names, as set 7010 and 7011 respectively.

The Roman box includes 26 foot figures in 11 poses, as well as a four-horse chariot with two crew. For the Britons, the box contains 25 foot figures in 11 poses, along with a pair of two-horse chariots with crews.

Figure Characteristics:

Roman Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Roman Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head) 23mm.
Briton Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Briton Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head) 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

After a period of dormancy, Airfix is once again producing these sets. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer, or found at many other online stores.

Newline Designs expanding 20mm Colonial range

Newline Designs have been steadily adding to their 20mm colonial offerings over the past weeks. In April the firm expanded the offering of regular British infantry to include new command poses. In May the range was extended to include mounted Boers. And recently, Newline announced seven new sets of figures to be released featuring British infantry in Glengarry caps.

The picture above, taken from the Newline website, shows BOE02 “Boer Cavalry.” Click on the image for a larger version.

These mounted figures are sold in a set of three, which retails for £3.30.

The Newline website can be found here.

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

HaT vs Newline, Roman and Goths, foot

The photo above compares three plastic figures from HaT (A,C,E) with a pair of metal soldiers from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics:

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The HaT figures come from three sets:

A: 6008 “Visigoths”
C: 8017 “Republican Romans, Princeps and Triari”
E: 8087 “Late Roman Heavy Infantry.”

8017 contains 48 figures in 8 poses, while 8087 includes 40 figures in 8 poses. 6008 is about half the size of the other sets, and contains just 24 figures in 4 poses. They give a good sense of the wide range of Ancient subjects covered by HaT.

Figure Characteristics:

6008 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
8017 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
8087 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.

6008 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
8017 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.
8087 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.

Availability:

These boxes are currently available from HaT, and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers.

Notes on the Samples:

The samples from 6008 and 8017 figure were donated by Liam Sullivan, while the 8087 figure was kindly provided by the manufacturer.

Strelets Romans vs Newline Goths

The photo above compares three plastic figures from Strelets-R (A,C,E) with a pair of metal warriors from Newline Designs (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Designs figures come from one of their special 1/72nd scale range, and so are larger than the more numerous 20mm figures offered. These particular samples are cataloged as item 2G04, “Gothic Archers.” They are part of the “Dark Ages” line which also Franks, Huns and late period Romans.

Figures Characteristics

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

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £2.00. In addition, the firm offers packs of 24 figures for £9.50.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two of Strelets’ mini-sets:

(A) M008 “Roman Auxiliaries at Battle”
(C,E) M009 “Roman Legion at Battle”

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 history of Rome and its enemies.

Figure Characteristics:

M008 Height (measured from ground to eyes): 20mm.
M009 Height (measured from ground to eyes): 20mm.
M008 Height (measured from ground to top of head): 22mm.
M009 Height (measured from ground to top of head): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

These sets were introduced in 2007, and are easily found in online and physical stores.

Notes on the Samples:

The samples were obtained in a trade with Carlos Faro.

Newline Designs adds 20mm Boers and Afghans

The image above is taken from the Newline Designs website, and shows item BOE01 “Boer Infantry.” Click on the picture for a larger version.

Newline Designs has just announced the addition of two new sets for their 20mm Colonial range.

The first set comprises 12 Boers on foot. Each figure is in a unique pose, with standing, kneeling and a prone fighter all included. This is the first Boer subject offered by Newline. The company is selling the set for £5.00.

The second set includes 5 mounted Afhans. The mounted Afghans join two existing sets of foot figures already in production. The set is also retailing for £5.00.

Newline Designs also offer Zulu and British forces for the Zulu war.

Newline figures are all designed by Sean Pereira. The website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

Newline, HaT and Zvezda Numidian Cavalry

The two photos above are provided courtesy of Tantallon2, who first posted them on Benno’s forum. The pictures compare the Numidian cavalry offerings from Newline Designs, HaT Industrie, and Zvezda. In the bottom picture, the Newline rider is on the left, with Zvezda in the middle and Hat on the right. In the top photo, Newline is on top, with HaT in the middle and Zvezda at the bottom. Click on either image to get a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Newline Design figure comes from their 20 mm Ancients range, and is listed as pack ANN01 “Numidian Cavalry.”

The Ancients range from Newline Design is extensive and covers a range of armies. For the Numidians, Newline has just 3 codes in their catalogue, cavalry, javelinmen and a command set.

Availability and Cost:

Newline Design figures are currently in production, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. These figures are sold in packs of three riders with horses, for £3.00.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Zvezda figure comes from box 8031 “Carthaginian Numidian Cavalry, 3rd to 1st Century BC.” The box contains 17 riders in 5 poses, as well as 17 horses in 3 poses.

The HaT figure comes from box 8024 “Numidian Cavalry.” The box contains 12 riders in 4 poses, as well as 12 horses in 2 poses.

Availability and Cost:

According to PSR, the HaT set made its debut in 1999, while the Zvezda box was first released in 2007. Both sets are still available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.

TANTALLON2’S COMMENTS:

The Hat and Newline riders are pretty similar but the Zvezda are considerably larger. The NL horse is quite a bit smaller than the other two (which are pretty similar to each other). The NL riders fit the other horses easily (and the Hat figure is pretty good too) BUT both the Hat and Zvezda horses are too big for either the Newline of Hat riders - they just look silly on such big horses. The Zvezda rider looks a better fit to his mount.

So, yes you can mix all of them, and the NL and Hat riders will fit all the horses but only the NL horse is an appropriate size (IMO).

Regarding scale, the Newline figures are 20mm and not from their 1/72 range. However, there is a lot of variation both between and within manufacturers and I find that the NL figures work well with lots of other ancients - in some cases they are a better fit with the Zvezda figures than Hat.

Newline vs Italeri, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal riders from Newline Designs (A,C) with a pair of plastic troopers from Italeri (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come are from Newline Designs’ American Civil War range, and are catalogued as ACW 50 “Cavalry in Kepi, Carbines Slung.” Newline’s ACW range is quite extensive, and currently includes 101 different products.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are currently in production, and can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. Cost is £3.00 for a set of three horses and riders (all in the same pose).

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from Italeri set 6011 “American Civil War, Confederate Cavalry Riders.” The box includes 16 riders in 9 positions, with 16 horses in four poses, as well as a vignette of a dismounted rider and injured horse.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

This box is fairly easy to find at stores and online dealers. For instance, Udisco is currently selling it for $6.00 (Canadian).

Newline vs Gulliver, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal troopers from Newline Designs (A,C) with a pair of plastic figures from Gulliver (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come are from Newline Designs’ American Civil War range, and are catalogued as ACW 50 “Cavalry in Kepi, Carbines Slung.” Newline’s ACW range is quite extensive, and currently includes 101 different products.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are currently in production, and can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. Cost is £3.00 for a set of three horses and riders (all in the same pose).

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures represent the only production to date from Gulliver (although there are rumours of a revival of the company). They come from set 3601 “American Civil War, South States Cavalry.” This box includes 15 riders in 10 poses, as well as 15 horses in six poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

As mentioned above, Gulliver went out of business years ago, so these figures are not currently in production. However, it is fairly easy to track down a set. For instance, Toy Soldiers HQ is selling boxes for $12.00 US.