OK, my catalog and figure arrived the other day.
First, the catalog: Wow! I haven't been this excited by a toy soldier catalog for a long time. Looking through it, I feel like I did as a kid looking at the Sears Christmas catalog. It is full of attractive pieces. Britains is definately on the right track on many fronts.
Second, the figure. I believe I got the wrong one. I am quite certain I requested the Confederate officer, but I got the Grenadier Guard light infantry instead. Upon examining the piece, however, I'm not disappointed. The figure is excellant. The photos don't really do justice to it. It is really very attractive. Call it serendipity or whatever, but I do have alot of matte ACW figures, and this new soldier has got me looking at glossy figures. I think I'll be adding some Redcoat companions latter. How about some Black Watch in the series?
Blackhat, I agree , I like the catalogs and magazines they sent.I too got the glossy figure when I requested the Matte finish Reb Officer.I'm going to call them but I suspect the Officer is sold out.
I'm not into the glossy troops and this one fits no where in my collection, but it is very well done.
FuBaRRrRrr