The photo above compares three plastic figures from A Call to Arms (A,C,E) with a trio of metal colonials originally from Ral Partha (B,D,F). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Ral Partha figures come from their “Colonials” range. According to a 1985 catalogue, this range included 68 codes, in three groups (covering the Zulu war, the Northwest frontier and the Sudan). Some of the codes contained more than one pose. The figures illustrated are from the following codes.
B: 88-003 “British Command Group”
D: 88-002 “Zulu War British Infantry Advancing”
F: 88-103 “Northwest Frontier Indian Command Group”
All the figures are now sold by Great Endeavours, using the same codes. The firm has also expanded the range with new complementary figures, including dismounted cavalry, figures for the Boer war, as well as others for the Boxer rebellion.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned above, Great Endeavours currently distributes this range. They can be purchased from the GE website; the firm sells foot figures in groups of 10 (same pose) for $8.50 US.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The A Call To Arms figures are from box 57, “British Infantry, Zulu War.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Availability and Cost:
ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Michigan Toy Soldiers sells the box for $13.99.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Ral Partha figures come from their “Colonials” range. According to a 1985 catalogue, this range included 68 codes, in three groups (covering the Zulu war, the Northwest frontier and the Sudan). Some of the codes contained more than one pose. The figures illustrated are from the following codes.
B: 88-003 “British Command Group”
D: 88-002 “Zulu War British Infantry Advancing”
F: 88-103 “Northwest Frontier Indian Command Group”
All the figures are now sold by Great Endeavours, using the same codes. The firm has also expanded the range with new complementary figures, including dismounted cavalry, figures for the Boer war, as well as others for the Boxer rebellion.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned above, Great Endeavours currently distributes this range. They can be purchased from the GE website; the firm sells foot figures in groups of 10 (same pose) for $8.50 US.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The A Call To Arms figures are from box 57, “British Infantry, Zulu War.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Availability and Cost:
ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Michigan Toy Soldiers sells the box for $13.99.
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