The photo above compares three metal Napoleonic highlanders from Newline Designs (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic British Regulars from A Call to Arms (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Newline Design figures come from their 20 mm Napoleonics range. They are from pack BR03 “Highland Command Advancing/Marching.” This pack includes four figures: the three shown above, plus a double of one of them, which varies by pack.
The Napoleonics range from Newline Design is extensive and covers all major participants. For the British, Newline has 89 different codes in their catalogue, some of which (such as the one illustrated here) have multiple poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.
Body Build: Average.
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 £1.75.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The A Call To Arms figures are from box 50 “British Infantry 1815.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Netmerchants sells the box for £4.75.
Notes on the Samples:
The plastic samples were donated by Liam Sullivan.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Newline Design figures come from their 20 mm Napoleonics range. They are from pack BR03 “Highland Command Advancing/Marching.” This pack includes four figures: the three shown above, plus a double of one of them, which varies by pack.
The Napoleonics range from Newline Design is extensive and covers all major participants. For the British, Newline has 89 different codes in their catalogue, some of which (such as the one illustrated here) have multiple poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.
Body Build: Average.
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 £1.75.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The A Call To Arms figures are from box 50 “British Infantry 1815.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Netmerchants sells the box for £4.75.
Notes on the Samples:
The plastic samples were donated by Liam Sullivan.
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