I, for one, would welcome a less expensive alternative to resin and metal figures. I also think we have had more than enough coverage of certain subjects(I.E. WW2 Germans). I used to build the old Airfix figures that were available in plastic. I still proudly display them on my shelf. Where else could you get a mounted Napoleonic figure for a couple of dollars? I like these two figures from Masterbox , in particular, the Plains Indian. But, I wonder about doing these figures in 1/35? Especially since 1/32 (54mm) has been the figure scale for such a long time. Doing these figures in 1/35 would limit the possibility of using them with other figures of their time period already available in 1/32 (54mm). I definitely think that manufacturers should make many different subjects available in 1/35 scale. However, unless Masterbox is planning to release several figures that can be used to compliment each other, such as in a vignette, I think these two particular subjects might sell better if done in 1/32(54mm). Al

I would go for both sets. The price difference between white metal & plastic is worth noting because stuff like this is usually white metal & that´s what puts people off. MB have proved to me that they are capable of a high quality product at a reasonable price. The trouble is that I´ve painted enough germans to make me sick of them. Now something like this would be a big brave move on their part but deserves to pay off because at least it shows that they are paying attention to what people want. Obviously some of the wish lists on this thread may appear way from the mark & it has to be considered that they have to invest work & money to make money; it´s a business right? So, how many more different types of germans can anybody make?especially if it´s apparent that people want some changes. If my name was Mr Dragon I would consider buying the company because I like the product so much;especially if they are going to take a chunk of my figure sales.

i will def buy the native american i really hope they do more of these

Definitively a great idea !
I would buy this kind of sets (my wife gone to kill me )
What could be interesting would be the idea of continuing the combined set in order to make vignette or diorama. It's almost impossible in the metal 54mm world, because each trademark has its own proportion, and it's very rare to find two figures of the same unit, same period of time etc...
So go on !

Julien

I've already linked in Mbox to this thread and they are absolutely delighted at the feedback. Comments like Julien's are exactly the kind that are invaluable to them

Keep them coming!

Would agree with that. Have been looking at the Native American figures for awhile, but the prices have been keeping me away. The detail and poses of the sample figs. are very nice. Would make a great change up from the armor and aircraft builds.
Best Regards,

I like the idea of plastic historical figures. The DML ACW sets were nice and the old Airfix historicals still have potential in the hands of the right modeler. I have to say, I'm not sure that they will sell all that well. I hope they do and I will likely get a set of each. I would rather see them in 1/32 scale rather than 1/35. The conversion potential in 1/32 is better IMO. Shenandoah, Historex, Airfix, and many of the other manufacturers of historicals have embraced 1/32 (54mm). 1/35 figures are geared more toward armor modelers IMO.

I think it is a wave of new blood, so to speak. How many panzer grenadiers can you build? These new figures from Master Box are excellent from what I have seen, a change of pace and a fresh look at the 1/35th plastic world. Keep 'em comin', say Foreign Legion, Gurkhas, various colonial troops in the 1880s, Boers, Zulu etc, a whole world of nearly untouched topics.
Ironmike

I think it's an excellent idea. I'm all for more options. My interests aren't just limited to WWII. I've even bought Historex figures in the past. I like the idea of modelling different eras of history. I like the fact that Masterbox is thinking "out-of-the-box"...... no pun intended.

Jeff

I was thrilled to see the MB offerings and I think more plastic injected historical subjects regardless of their specifics will be a boon to the hobby. I will easily purchase the pony soldier/civil war subjects.
I know this is not the venue for requests or suggestions but as long as I'm typing.......there is a huge void in that WWI figures are virtually non-existent in injection plastic. The ones that do exist are usually toy like. Please, Please, Please....World War I figures ! Any type or nationality

My 2 cents
Cheers,
Charles