Strelets Normans vs Garrison Saxons, foot

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Strelets-R (A,C) with a metal warrior from Garrison (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is from Garrison Wargames Figures and comes from their 25mm Medieval range. Garrison uses the code “HS 10” to describe this figure, which they call “Saxon fyrdman with throwing axe.”

The Medieval range from Garrison includes 12 Saxon poses, 11 Normans, and 14 Vikings (2 of them mounted).

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 26mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal Medievals retail for £0.60 each, and can be ordered directly from the Garrison website:

http://www.garrisonminiatures.com/index.asp

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was kindly provided by Rob Young at Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two of Strelets’ mini-sets M001 “Normans” and M002 “Norman Archers.” 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 Dark Ages and early Medieval Europe.

Figure Characteristics:

M001 Height (measured from ground to eyes): 21mm.
M002 Height (measured from ground to eyes): 21mm.
M001 Height (measured from ground to top of head): 23mm.
M002 Height (measured from ground to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These sets were introduced in 2006, and are easily found in online and physical stores.

Notes on the Samples:

The samples were obtained in a trade with Carlos Faro.