Newline 20mm vs Atlantic 1/72, Ancient Greek foot

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. 

Figures Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head):  22mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head):  22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2013):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90.  In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two sets originally produced by Atlantic.  The figure on the left is from set 1508 “The Greeks: Greek life in the Acropolis.”  The other figure comes from set 1509 “The Greeks: The Greek Army.”  Nexus has re-released the latter set as box ATL05 “Greek Infantry.”  The set includes 64 figures in 8 poses.  They have also re-released set 1508 which is now called ATL14 “Ancient Life.”  This set includes 42 figures in 7 poses, along with some other items. 

Figures Characteristics

1508 Height (to eyes):  23mm

1508 Height (to top of head):  25mm

1509 Height (to eyes):  23mm

1509 Height (to top of head):  25mm

Availability and Cost

These figures originated in the 1970s, and production ended with the close down of Atlantic in 1984.  The figures were unavailable for about a decade before Nexus obtained the rights and moulds, and started to re-issue them. In recent years, Nexus was purchased by Italeri, but the old Atlantic figures have not remained in production.

Esci 1/72 vs Britannia 20mm, Second World War

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Britannia is well known for its 20mm Second World War range.  The company covers all the major participants in great depth.  Besides figures, Britannia has a range of vehicles and also offers artillery pieces and various other useful items.

These particular models come from Britannia’s British range, but the actual model codes are unclear.  Because Britannia does not publish a complete illustrated catalogue, it is not feasible to determine exactly which models they are.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured to eyes): 19mm.

Height (measured to head): 21mm.

Availability and Cost:

The complete Britannia line is available on their website:  

http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/

Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £0.65.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figure on the right comes from box 200 “World War Two, British Soldiers.”  The box included 50 figures in 15 poses. The set was later re-released by Italeri as box 6056, “British Infantry: The King’s Regiment.”

The Esci figure on the left is taken from Set 210 “World War Two, British Commandos.” It also contains 50 figures in 15 poses, and was reissued by Italeri.  Italeri numbered it as 6064 and named it “British Commandos: No. 2 Commando.”

Figure Characteristics:

200 Height (measured to eyes):  21mm.

210 Height (measured to eyes):  21mm.

200 Height (measured to top of head):  23mm.

210 Height (measured to top of head):  23mm.

Availability:

Esci no longer exists, however Italeri continues to produce these figures. 

Notes on the Samples:

The commando figure was donated by Liam Sullivan.

Newline 20mm vs HaT 1/72, Ancient Greeks

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. 

Figure Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head):  22mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes):  20mm

ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head):  22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2013):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90.  In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer's Designations:

The HaT figure on the left comes from box 8045 “Greek Mercenary Hoplites” while the one on the right is from box 8046 “Alexander’s Thracians.” Both sets include 48 figures in 8 poses. HaT has released a very wide range of figures for ancient conflicts.

Figure Characteristics:

8045 Height (measured to eyes):  20mm.

8046 Height (measured to eyes):  20mm.

8045 Height (measured to top of head):  22mm.

8046 Height (measured to top of head):  22mm.

Odemars 1/72 vs Britannia 20mm, Second World War

THE METAL FIGURES


Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Britannia is well known for its 20mm Second World War range. The company covers all the major participants in great depth. Besides figures, Britannia has a range of vehicles and also offers artillery pieces and various other useful items.

These particular models come from Britannia’s British range, but the actual model codes are unclear. Because Britannia does not publish a complete illustrated catalogue, it is not feasible to determine exactly which models they are.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured to eyes): 19mm.
Height (measured to head): 21mm.

Availability and Cost:

In January 2011, Dave Howitt, the founder of Britannia Miniatures, passed away. Following a period of uncertainty, his complete catalogue was taken over by Andrew Grubb of Grubby Tanks. After a few more months of transition, the complete Britannia line was once again available. The website for this incarnation of Britannia is:

http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/

Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £0.65.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from Odemars set PF17 “The Last Defenders of Berlin.” The set contains 42 figures in 14 poses. Odemars did produce two other World War Two sets, one portraying German commanders in the conflict, and the other covering Bosnian troops.

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:

Odemars shut down production in 2009, but their figures can still be found in some hobby shops and online stores.

Newline 20mm vs Coates & Shine 1/72, Ancient Greek foot

THE METAL FIGURES


Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types.

Figure Characteristics

ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm

Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):

Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.

The Newline website is here:

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from set 8129 “Theban Army.” The set is branded “Coates and Shine” and distributed by HaT Industrie. The box includes 52 foot figures in 10 poses, as well as 8 cavalry figures (with 2 rider poses and 2 horse poses). The set fits into the very side range of Ancients available from HaT.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.
Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

This set was originally released in 2007, and is widely available via HaT.