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Continuing my reviews of a modest collection of Collector's Showcase (CS) Afrikakorps sets, I share with you figure set CS00234 Grenadier Assault Team.
So this is Tobruk 1942, as displayed on the bottom of each figure from this splendid 3-figure collection. I believe this set was released in 2007, although I can't seem to locate the reference I previously obtained on the web. This is my first CS figure set without a vehicle and although I have been looking at the tank rider and jumper sets, I thought I'd take a step back and purchase a retired set.
First impression from this 3-pack is that the figures are a hard-charging, aggressive team ready to kick some British 8th Army a$$, everything we would want in a DAK "Assault Team". Although supposedly limited to 300 pieces, no mention of a limited edition or certificate of authenticity is contained on or in the box; but that is okay, for the figure details more than make up for it.
This three-figure set includes a grenade (mash potato) thrower, rifleman, and machine gunner. Realistic action poses bring these figures to life as they aim their weapons at whatever you choose in your tabletop diorama. Initially, I was not crazy about the grenade thrower as the grenade is attached to the figure's extended hand by an additional piece of metal. After photographing, I had a thought to remove the extension through some photo editing and the trick worked creating a great action shot (as seen below). I like the rifleman as the figure/pose can be placed on any building roof top or behind an emplacement for shooting/sniper action. The machine gunner is more in a marching pose as he gets ready to lay his rifle on the ground to shoot at the advancing 8th Army. Flat paint, use of a nice desert color palette, and fine detailing make these figures an outstanding set.
Rating
Assembly/Components: 4.4/5 - no attachments but removable bases would have been a nice addition. (-.5)
Color Scheme: 5/5 - excellent flat colors including a medium tan with traces of darker brown/black for shadowing used for pants & cap; light green with shadowing used for the field jacket; gun metal silver with traces of black for guns and grenade tip, and a few other colors for added detail.
Design/Mold: 5/5 - these are not the standard soldiers holding machine gun poses but rather all creative action poses ready for battle! In addition, the ground bases are well done with nice color/detailing.
Paint Quality: 5/5 - outstanding paint job on all three figures. Additional detailing like the Afrikakorps arm band one can actually read and well detailed stripes make these some really well-painted figures.
Decals: n/a - no decals thank goodness.
Details: 5/5 fantastic detailing as mentioned under Paint Quality. Additional detailing including gun straps, canteens, gas mask canisters, and helmet chin straps really add to the quality of the figures.
Figures: n/a - as this is a figure set, no rating here
Playability: 5/5 - I'm enjoying various placement of the figures in front of my Tiger and Rommel Command Car and one figure with smaller base actually fits on the seat of my Command Car - fun!
Price: 5/5 - I've seen this set go for $49 - $80 and I was able to purchase mine toward the lower end. The new two-man Jumper and Rider sets go for $59 each, so for three figures I'd say a price under $60 is pretty good for three figures (and nice ones I would add).
Display/Eye Appeal: 5/5 - Overall, these three figures go well with one another (they make a great team), and setting them up together looks fantastic. Eye appeal is a strong 5!
Overall Score: 39.5/40 or 98.8% - this is a sweet set!
Summary
The CS Grenadier Assault Team is a wonderful three-pack of DAK figures well worth purchasing if you are a fan of the Afrikakorps. They can be added to any Afrikakorps diorama to lead your motorized infantry or placed in a town/village environment ready for battle action. I am well pleased with this set and would certainly buy again.
Let's see them in action:
Grenade Thrower
Rifleman
Machine Gunner
Grenadier Assault Team
Comments welcome.
Continuing my reviews of a modest collection of Collector's Showcase (CS) Afrikakorps sets, I share with you figure set CS00234 Grenadier Assault Team.
So this is Tobruk 1942, as displayed on the bottom of each figure from this splendid 3-figure collection. I believe this set was released in 2007, although I can't seem to locate the reference I previously obtained on the web. This is my first CS figure set without a vehicle and although I have been looking at the tank rider and jumper sets, I thought I'd take a step back and purchase a retired set.
First impression from this 3-pack is that the figures are a hard-charging, aggressive team ready to kick some British 8th Army a$$, everything we would want in a DAK "Assault Team". Although supposedly limited to 300 pieces, no mention of a limited edition or certificate of authenticity is contained on or in the box; but that is okay, for the figure details more than make up for it.
This three-figure set includes a grenade (mash potato) thrower, rifleman, and machine gunner. Realistic action poses bring these figures to life as they aim their weapons at whatever you choose in your tabletop diorama. Initially, I was not crazy about the grenade thrower as the grenade is attached to the figure's extended hand by an additional piece of metal. After photographing, I had a thought to remove the extension through some photo editing and the trick worked creating a great action shot (as seen below). I like the rifleman as the figure/pose can be placed on any building roof top or behind an emplacement for shooting/sniper action. The machine gunner is more in a marching pose as he gets ready to lay his rifle on the ground to shoot at the advancing 8th Army. Flat paint, use of a nice desert color palette, and fine detailing make these figures an outstanding set.
Rating
Assembly/Components: 4.4/5 - no attachments but removable bases would have been a nice addition. (-.5)
Color Scheme: 5/5 - excellent flat colors including a medium tan with traces of darker brown/black for shadowing used for pants & cap; light green with shadowing used for the field jacket; gun metal silver with traces of black for guns and grenade tip, and a few other colors for added detail.
Design/Mold: 5/5 - these are not the standard soldiers holding machine gun poses but rather all creative action poses ready for battle! In addition, the ground bases are well done with nice color/detailing.
Paint Quality: 5/5 - outstanding paint job on all three figures. Additional detailing like the Afrikakorps arm band one can actually read and well detailed stripes make these some really well-painted figures.
Decals: n/a - no decals thank goodness.
Details: 5/5 fantastic detailing as mentioned under Paint Quality. Additional detailing including gun straps, canteens, gas mask canisters, and helmet chin straps really add to the quality of the figures.
Figures: n/a - as this is a figure set, no rating here
Playability: 5/5 - I'm enjoying various placement of the figures in front of my Tiger and Rommel Command Car and one figure with smaller base actually fits on the seat of my Command Car - fun!
Price: 5/5 - I've seen this set go for $49 - $80 and I was able to purchase mine toward the lower end. The new two-man Jumper and Rider sets go for $59 each, so for three figures I'd say a price under $60 is pretty good for three figures (and nice ones I would add).
Display/Eye Appeal: 5/5 - Overall, these three figures go well with one another (they make a great team), and setting them up together looks fantastic. Eye appeal is a strong 5!
Overall Score: 39.5/40 or 98.8% - this is a sweet set!
Summary
The CS Grenadier Assault Team is a wonderful three-pack of DAK figures well worth purchasing if you are a fan of the Afrikakorps. They can be added to any Afrikakorps diorama to lead your motorized infantry or placed in a town/village environment ready for battle action. I am well pleased with this set and would certainly buy again.
Let's see them in action:
Grenade Thrower
Rifleman
Machine Gunner
Grenadier Assault Team
Comments welcome.
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