K&C Figure Types (1 Viewer)

[WesternOutlaw]

Good morning all; it's Sunday morning, and a great way to relax is to look upon the many scenes that the King & Country (K&C) community share on Treefrog as well as some of the discussions regarding the hobby. This leads me to my Sunday morning question.

As I look upon the numerous designs and details of K&C figures, I certainly have a few favorites. Do I like them for the detailing or is there something more obvious at play? Let's talk about figure poses.

I categorize figures into a few that include:

Action: Figure helping the wounded, carrying provisions, perhaps pushing a bicycle, or involved in an activity.
Attacking: Action figure with a knife, bayonet, karate chop, or other pose lunging at the enemy.
Grounded: Lying or low to the ground with a BAR gun, machine gun; or perhaps crawling.
Guard: Standing at attention, saluting, sometimes with a gun pointing in the air or in formation.
Marching: Posed for a parade or walking towards a mission; legs and arms in movement.
Ready: Usually with gun ready but not aimed, proceeding with caution, ready to "fall out".
Rider: Sitting, kneeling, or meant to ride on a vehicle, these figures generally have no bases.
Shooting: The rifleman, machine gunner, or other figure aiming a gun and ready to shoot at the enemy.
Spectator: Most likely a civilian, many variety of poses, often times performing a trade or indirect wartime activity.
VIP: A historic figure merely standing; could be a president, general, colonel, ace pilot, or other famous person.

I think this list includes most of the figure types; if I've missed any, please share.

Do you have a figure type that you prefer or are partial to? As I identify my favorite figure(s), I think that I am partial to the "ready figure". I find these figures more enjoyable to photograph. They're not directly engaged in battle, but they create a scene directly before a battle, building up suspense. I like picturing them next to vehicles and near buildings. I find them more versatile and easier to picture in different scenes.

An example:

The "ready figure" standing next to the half track. A "shooting figure" inside.

Do you have a favorite? Share your thoughts.

 

[Larry Allen]

A different question, but interesting.

I am having a hard time deciding between "Marching" and "Guarding".... I would say Guarding (51%); Marching (49%). But I can understand why "Ready" is your top choice. I guess the reason is there is a lot more story to be told with a non-combat figure.

The one category that I don't see (and really wish K&C would make for me , a AWI collector) is resting or camp life. There could be dozens of figures sitting, eating, sharping knives, cleaning guns, wounded recovering and such. Andy made a statement just a short time ago that said .. "There are only so many positions he can create, showing a man shooting a rifle."

Given the time that soldiers actually fought versus marching to and from a place, marching into battle, or the long days and weeks between a battle it offers a greater number of possibilities for dioramas and great scenes.

Well that is my thoughts ..... Larry

 

[WesternOutlaw]

The one category that I don't see (and really wish K&C would make for me , a AWI collector) is resting or camp life. There could be dozens of figures sitting, eating, sharping knives, cleaning guns, wounded recovering and such. Andy make a statement just a short time ago that said .. "There are only so many positions e can create showing a man shooting a rifle."

Interesting thoughts Larry. I would probably categorize these into an "action/rider type". Nice idea. I would like to see more sitting figures, esp. for the backs of trucks, getting into the "rider type". Sitting figures are pretty rare, in fact I don't own any aside from a couple as part of a Tank Rider set. Some different poses as you've indicated would be great for scenes.

 

[Rutledge]

Good list Larry.

One that I would add is Charging" or Running Forward. Different from your Attacking in that the weapon is usually a rifle or mg that is not being thrust at the enemy. Different from "Ready" because the figure is moving quickly, without much caution. And not Action because the only activity being undertaken is charging or running.

You could also add:
"Terrain Reader (with map or binocular)
Dead or Wounded
Kneeling?
"Pointer" or Leader Giving Command"

Some ideas.

 

[Larry Allen]

Good list Larry.

One that I would add is Charging" or Running Forward. Different from your Attacking in that the weapon is usually a rifle or mg that is not being thrust at the enemy. Different from "Ready" because the figure is moving quickly, without much caution. And not Action because the only activity being undertaken is charging or running.

You could also add:
"Terrain Reader (with map or binocular)
Dead or Wounded
Kneeling?
"Pointer" or Leader Giving Command"

Some ideas.

Evening Rutledge ... OH YES ... my biggie in your additions is Dead or Wounded.

I have been asking for those additions to the AWI range for a while. I would guess that they should be much simpler to make (and cheaper w/ no base) but that is an uneducated guess.
Here hoping!

Larry