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We often talk about figures we would like to see produced in general, but are there any poses that you feel are lacking? I'd personally love a German machine gun team firing an MG 42 from something other than a prone position, preferably with the gunner using a tripod and sitting sideways with a leg tucked underneath. I think there also needs to be a lot more figures produced in a crouched running position.
 
For a long time there, Germans with Panzerfausts were almost totally lacking. A few have come out since but none are really what I was looking for - though I think TSSD might have done a pretty good Panzercheck?

Given the significant use by the Germans of motorcycles, I always thought a set incorporating these, complete with sidecars and crews was warranted.
 
larso said:
For a long time there, Germans with Panzerfausts were almost totally lacking. A few have come out since but none are really what I was looking for - though I think TSSD might have done a pretty good Panzercheck?

Given the significant use by the Germans of motorcycles, I always thought a set incorporating these, complete with sidecars and crews was warranted.
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TSSD did a Panzerfausts in their elite German set - well done
 
I'd like to see some more cowards - running away, hiding inside wardrobes, holding a note from their mum, proudly clutching a white feather, even crying and wetting themselves
"He who fights, then runs away shall live to run away another day":rolleyes:
 
Maybe AIP could make a set of generic 1800s US/European male and female civilians in working clothes rather than identifiable "fashion." Great for refugees, workers, nurses, laundresses, parade watchers, wagon train members. Carrying buckets and boxes, children, waving, poses like that. TSSD could do the same.
 
Something like 5 million M1 carbines were made by the US during WW2, but only one of 27 Conte figures has one, no TSSD Marines have them, one winter GI does. A common weapon that's uncommon in plastic figures.

I want more figures in the "Conte/TSSD size" that don't have all their web gear molded on. I realize that figures with no belts, etc won't sell, but not everyone carried their full pack into battle! I can convert gun crews, etc, but the biggest pain is using filler to cover pack straps, or having to show your cannon crews carrying full infantry packs. A lot of GIs were photographed with just a belt (rifle or pistol depending on weapon).

For some interesting "battle" poses, some manufacturer could look at the US Rangers in 1/72nd scale by Pegasus. These would look nice in 54mm.

I know that for some reason prone figures are not popular, but they are essential to a WW2 battle scene.

As a figure converter, I would like more figures from all eras with nicely molded heads and hands.

Specific figures? Some GIs in the "Conte/TSSD size" range that are marching (real GIs spent a lot more time walking than fighting), standing guard (not running into action), crouched (to put behind buildings, obstacles or tanks). A new set of stretcher bearers would be great - US, German or (preferably) both. A nice set of Japanese with the "woodpecker" heavy machine gun. A German MG team firing from the prone position in plastic. US officers with radios - handie talkie(SCR536) or walkie talkie (SCR300). Some mortar crews from the US and Germans - a common weapon to every infantry unit that isn't well crewed in plastics. Medics - US and Germans, with their distinctive pouches and gear.

Some WW2 European civillians would be useful. Obviously we also need French troops in newer plastic and all kinds of British Commonwealth forces.

So many soldiers, so little time!

Gary B.
 
binder001 said:
Something like 5 million M1 carbines were made by the US during WW2, but only one of 27 Conte figures has one, no TSSD Marines have them, one winter GI does. A common weapon that's uncommon in plastic figures.

I want more figures in the "Conte/TSSD size" that don't have all their web gear molded on. I realize that figures with no belts, etc won't sell, but not everyone carried their full pack into battle! I can convert gun crews, etc, but the biggest pain is using filler to cover pack straps, or having to show your cannon crews carrying full infantry packs. A lot of GIs were photographed with just a belt (rifle or pistol depending on weapon).

For some interesting "battle" poses, some manufacturer could look at the US Rangers in 1/72nd scale by Pegasus. These would look nice in 54mm.

I know that for some reason prone figures are not popular, but they are essential to a WW2 battle scene.

As a figure converter, I would like more figures from all eras with nicely molded heads and hands.

Specific figures? Some GIs in the "Conte/TSSD size" range that are marching (real GIs spent a lot more time walking than fighting), standing guard (not running into action), crouched (to put behind buildings, obstacles or tanks). A new set of stretcher bearers would be great - US, German or (preferably) both. A nice set of Japanese with the "woodpecker" heavy machine gun. A German MG team firing from the prone position in plastic. US officers with radios - handie talkie(SCR536) or walkie talkie (SCR300). Some mortar crews from the US and Germans - a common weapon to every infantry unit that isn't well crewed in plastics. Medics - US and Germans, with their distinctive pouches and gear.

Some WW2 European civillians would be useful. Obviously we also need French troops in newer plastic and all kinds of British Commonwealth forces.

So many soldiers, so little time!

Gary B.
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Good point with the M1! How about some German infantry with field caps, and soldiers of every era at rest (with cups, reclining, digging into rations, etc)?
 
I've suggested to TSSD that they could do a series of replacement heads for all their two periods. Hope they'll get to it. A couple of generic male and female civilians for 1800s and WW II would be good from TSSD as well. Troops without gear as workers, artillery, or wounded would be good. I wish TSSD would put ALL the proper gear on their CW/Custer figures.
 
REPLICANTS, available from Steve Weston do some really good period civilian figures.
PLASTICS FROM THE PAST do reissues of the Charbens 54mm Road Workers. These guys are in 1950s style dress and can easily be converted into ACW, colonial, etc
 
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