Fritz Figures Turks vs Emhar French, Crimean War foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from Uwe Wild (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic soldiers from Emhar (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:The metal figures are produced by Uwe Wild. He has released 13 different Turkish infantry poses to date, as well as some artillery figures. As a new venture, the figures are not yet branded or catalogued.

Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm with some variation.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm with some variation.

Availability and Cost:These figures are currently available from Uwe Wild. Details on pricing may change, so those interested in purchasing any should contact him through his blog:

http://historyin172.blogspot.com/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:The Emhar models are from box EM 7211 “French Infantry, Crimean War 1854-56 & Franco-Prussian War 1870-71.” The box contains 50 figures in 14 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:
The Emhar French are a fairly recent release (from 2007) and thus can easily be found at hobby shops and online retailers.