Although I'm sure some may not like the non fighting poses, I like them both, especially the photo posing one. The German set is innovated and will make a nice small vignette on it's own.
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This figures look awsome! I usually stay away from ww2 stuff but those Germans with the wounded/dead comrade look awsome, very innovative and original. Other companies need to take note of this, even though these figures arent in combat poses they are still years ahead of Dragon figures in terms of oringinality. How about some modern Russian figures-Chechnya, Afghanistan etc
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The German set is COOL! My only gripe is that the carriers are not presented in more physical pain. Carrying a body (dead or wounded) in a poncho is excruciating, and you need both hands to do it...especially with only 4 people on the litter.
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I wonder what the wounded figure looks like. Any idea on what the poncho is made of? It might look lame if it is plastic, but pretty cool if it is real cloth. They should make up well.
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Definately innovative figures. Love the poses .. and that the camera can be switched out for binoculars, makes this set even more useful. Wonder how they managed the grip of the poncho on the German figures? That could be a very tricky assembly to get right after painting.
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Halfyank
Colorado, United States Joined: February 01, 2003
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I really applaud MB for coming up with innovative figures, and poses. That kit with the Russian guy using the camera, and the other guys posing, is brilliant.
Myself I prefer non action poses, as I tend to think action poses look a bit fake. That's just my opinion.
This would seem to be a good topic for a poll, hint, hint, "What type of poses do you prefer, action, relaxed, or either?"
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Rodopi, Greece / Ελλάδα Joined: June 23, 2004
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There's a Soviet tanker set too. These all look great, I hope the figures build up as nicely as the boxart! Very useful, just a little to late for my current project
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Great sets that will really help making some very nice dioramas. I could see those Russian guys having their picture taken in front of a German or Russian tank.
Thanks for the reviews
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