Harrytheheid
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I’d like to introduce fellow collectors to a company called Thomas Gunn Miniatures (TGM), whom I sincerely believe are going to turn the world of 1/30 scale WWII miniatures on its head.
First off, let’s have a good look at the initial release of their new figure sets;
The details and paintwork look spot-on to me, and they are pretty substantial in weight as well.
Pretty nice figures aren’t they? It get’s even better though – read on.
I’m partial to the Desert War myself, so here’s the set that's my favourite, (the figure with the eyepatch is from the second release).
Why don’t we take a closer look at another photo of the first set vs. company x’s representation of much the same thing.
In this one, take a very close look at the detail incorporated in the TGM figures and equipment compared to company x’s effort.
No comparison when it comes to excellence of sculpting, accuracy and sheer amount of detail, is there? In fact, I understand that the sculptor had a real MG34 and Lafette stand to work with as a reference when the clay masters were being developed.
Rather brilliant so far, but given the recent controversy caused by perceived scale issues reference to another manufacturer’s WWII releases, why don’t we take a closer look at one of the figures compared to a similar one from company x.
Well, it looks to me like the size and style are extremely compatible and they’ll look pretty good if the collector chooses to mix them with other 1/30 scale figures on the market.
It’s all subjective of course, but personally, I think the quality of these new figures blow other 1/30 scale manufacturers efforts into the weeds and I’d be inclined to have the TGM sets at the front of a diorama and more hum-drum figures relegated to the back end, where they can serve as cannon fodder.
So, given that TGM are new kids on the block, where can WWII collectors, or indeed those like me who “aren’t really into WWII anymore”, but can appreciate miniature figurines of quality, get their hands on them?
Well, I understand that at least two Stateside dealers will initially be carrying the TGM ranges. Both these gentlemen are well known to me and, of course, offer an incredibly high level of customer service, so I would say anyone contemplating ordering these fine sets through them couldn’t be in better hands.
Alternatively, they can be ordered direct from source using the following link;
welcome@tomgunn.co.uk
All fine and dandy so far, but now we come to the rub – how much…???
Well, I do believe the ETO FJ set is around $85. Thinking about it, that’s $25/figure plus $10 for the MG34 and Lafette stand, which given the exquisite detail incorporated could almost make a fantastic stand-alone in itself. For what they are, at the cost they are, it seems to me like Christmas has come early this year and speaking as a collector who’s notoriously careful with his money, I don’t think we can go wrong at those prices.
Please note that the Desert version will not be offered for general sale and is only available in a 100-set run direct from the manufacturer.
What next from TGM..??
Well, my girlfriend Mystic Meg has gazed into her crystal ball and tells me it’ll be a 3-figure set to complement the initial release. Again it ought to work out at $25/figure which in this day and age, and for such excellent miniastures, represents quite amazing value for money when compared to other manufacturers 1/30 scale products.
So, let’s take another look at that figure from the 2nd release....Mmmmm....
Here’s a close up of one of the figures from the Desert set. Is that 1/30 scale? 1/6 scale? Or a real FJ? I’ll let my fellow forum members decide on that one.
It all works for me....
Regards
Harry
First off, let’s have a good look at the initial release of their new figure sets;
The details and paintwork look spot-on to me, and they are pretty substantial in weight as well.
Pretty nice figures aren’t they? It get’s even better though – read on.
I’m partial to the Desert War myself, so here’s the set that's my favourite, (the figure with the eyepatch is from the second release).
Why don’t we take a closer look at another photo of the first set vs. company x’s representation of much the same thing.
In this one, take a very close look at the detail incorporated in the TGM figures and equipment compared to company x’s effort.
No comparison when it comes to excellence of sculpting, accuracy and sheer amount of detail, is there? In fact, I understand that the sculptor had a real MG34 and Lafette stand to work with as a reference when the clay masters were being developed.
Rather brilliant so far, but given the recent controversy caused by perceived scale issues reference to another manufacturer’s WWII releases, why don’t we take a closer look at one of the figures compared to a similar one from company x.
Well, it looks to me like the size and style are extremely compatible and they’ll look pretty good if the collector chooses to mix them with other 1/30 scale figures on the market.
It’s all subjective of course, but personally, I think the quality of these new figures blow other 1/30 scale manufacturers efforts into the weeds and I’d be inclined to have the TGM sets at the front of a diorama and more hum-drum figures relegated to the back end, where they can serve as cannon fodder.
So, given that TGM are new kids on the block, where can WWII collectors, or indeed those like me who “aren’t really into WWII anymore”, but can appreciate miniature figurines of quality, get their hands on them?
Well, I understand that at least two Stateside dealers will initially be carrying the TGM ranges. Both these gentlemen are well known to me and, of course, offer an incredibly high level of customer service, so I would say anyone contemplating ordering these fine sets through them couldn’t be in better hands.
Alternatively, they can be ordered direct from source using the following link;
welcome@tomgunn.co.uk
All fine and dandy so far, but now we come to the rub – how much…???
Well, I do believe the ETO FJ set is around $85. Thinking about it, that’s $25/figure plus $10 for the MG34 and Lafette stand, which given the exquisite detail incorporated could almost make a fantastic stand-alone in itself. For what they are, at the cost they are, it seems to me like Christmas has come early this year and speaking as a collector who’s notoriously careful with his money, I don’t think we can go wrong at those prices.
Please note that the Desert version will not be offered for general sale and is only available in a 100-set run direct from the manufacturer.
What next from TGM..??
Well, my girlfriend Mystic Meg has gazed into her crystal ball and tells me it’ll be a 3-figure set to complement the initial release. Again it ought to work out at $25/figure which in this day and age, and for such excellent miniastures, represents quite amazing value for money when compared to other manufacturers 1/30 scale products.
So, let’s take another look at that figure from the 2nd release....Mmmmm....
Here’s a close up of one of the figures from the Desert set. Is that 1/30 scale? 1/6 scale? Or a real FJ? I’ll let my fellow forum members decide on that one.
It all works for me....
Regards
Harry
