The photo above compares three metal Romans from Garrison and Greenwood & Ball (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic figures from Airfix (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
I believe that the metal figures come from Garrison’s “20mm Ancients” range, and were previously produced under the Greenwood & Ball name. Within the Ancients range, Garrison currently offers 23 different poses for 1st Century Imperial Romans. However, the poses shown in this image do not seem to be currently in production.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned, these figures are not available from the manufacturer at the present time. However, other Roman figures are in production, and can be purchased from Garrison directly. Foot figures are sold for £0.60 each, while mounted figures cost £1.50
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures come from Airfix box A01730 “Romans” which has also been issued, under the same name, as set 7010 from HaT Industrie.
The box includes 26 foot figures in 11 poses, as well as a four-horse chariot with two crew.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
After a period of dormancy, Airfix is once again producing this set. It can ordered directly from the manufacturer, or found at many other online stores.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
I believe that the metal figures come from Garrison’s “20mm Ancients” range, and were previously produced under the Greenwood & Ball name. Within the Ancients range, Garrison currently offers 23 different poses for 1st Century Imperial Romans. However, the poses shown in this image do not seem to be currently in production.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned, these figures are not available from the manufacturer at the present time. However, other Roman figures are in production, and can be purchased from Garrison directly. Foot figures are sold for £0.60 each, while mounted figures cost £1.50
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures come from Airfix box A01730 “Romans” which has also been issued, under the same name, as set 7010 from HaT Industrie.
The box includes 26 foot figures in 11 poses, as well as a four-horse chariot with two crew.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Availability and Cost:
After a period of dormancy, Airfix is once again producing this set. It can ordered directly from the manufacturer, or found at many other online stores.
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