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ZVEZDA Vampel Antiterriost Unit
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Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 12:48 PM UTC
Whats the thoughts on these, Just picked up a box and they seem good. Just wondering how they go together.

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Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 08:30 PM UTC
Zvezda's first figure set made from 3D masters. The set has very good fit and crisp detail BUT for some odd reason men in uniform are either pro-wrestlers or 'roid rage freaks; guy with Vintorez precision rifle wears size 15 boots . Also, there are UGL ammunition bags which manufacturer insists in giving to every soldier, yet none of the figures provided carry UGL equipped weapons. Zvezda just released another set in new line which is WWII wehrmacht Pioneers, we'll see if they have done the homework.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 01:48 AM UTC
Yes, I agree with George, the proportions are very poor. Heads are huge, the footsize seems really to be 12 + ect. As a result of this flaws with the proportion, the guns are undersized. Here are some pics:

Zvezda Vympel 1
Zvezda Vympel 2
Zvezda Vympel 3
Zvezda Vympel 4
Zvezda Vympel 5
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 04:01 AM UTC
Wow!

I didnīt even know those figures exist Hmm, okay, they are "new".

In my eyes, they look fine, just except some minor details you guys mentioned. Well, the appearance of those "wrestlers" is pretty cool.........would make a nice vignette with a BTR.

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Andy T.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 04:48 AM UTC
Regarless of foot size, and ammo pouches, those are some cool looking figures. I see lots of potential there for some sci-fi themes. Thanks for posting the pics. I'll be looking for some of these."Q"
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 03:44 PM UTC
Couple of possabilities:

1. These are actually 1/32 scale.

2. Many of the modern SWAT type uniforms have a lot more built in padding and armor, but it does not show as much. So these "roided" guys may just be in "Michellen Man" mode!

They look good and I will pick up a set for sure.

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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 04:32 PM UTC
It's simple,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the guys with the biggest feet kick the doors in!!!!!!!!!!!

I like the clear perspex visors!!!!!!!!!

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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 08:19 PM UTC

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It's simple,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the guys with the biggest feet kick the doors in!!!!!!!!!!!



We used to call those guys "Dozers" as in bulldozers. And thankfully they always lived up to their name. "Q"
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