I still do not understand why collect figures like this when King Country, First Legion, William britain, Thomas Gunn
have realistic matt very detailed figures, where these type and glossy more like toys, rather than military miniatures
I suppose we all have our likes and dislikes
happy collecting
There are a number of reasons for not collection the above-named figures.
1. The price is much too high to create a large collection. I don't think I want to pay $40/figure or more for a parade formation of 16 to 20 figures.
2. They are more one of a model soldier than the traditional toy soldiers. It's comparing apples and oranges.
3. The scale is incompatible with older toy soldiers should you have a collection of them.
4. Although the selection has expanded greatly, the early 1:30th figures concentrated on Nazis. Many of us have strong ties to WW2 and don't want to have anything to do with anything that even hint of such times. My father-in-law was KIA in WW2; why would I want anything to do with such a period? My wife never knew him.
5. A relatively high percentage of toy soldiers are in parade dress; not engaged in combat. Why would I want a figure about to kill someone?
6. Many of the newer figures are really over detailed and painted with too much detail. Suppose you saw a real figure at a distance where his size equates to a 1/30 scale figure. Can you see the iris in his eyes? Can you see black lines between different colors? You're kidding me!
7. It's relatively easy to make, cast and paint your own toy soldiers...I started doing this at about age 12. This is a art and hobby within itself. Have you tried it?
As my mother used to say: "Each to their own said the old lady as she kissed the cow!"
Bosun Al
