Introduction
Legend Productions are perhaps better known for their impressive range of AFV Updates and conversion sets. That said, they also produce a considerable range of figures in both 1/35th and 1/48th (aviation) scales. The question of course, why, when plastic figures are becoming so impressive, is the need for replacement heads greater than ever before? The reason, in my opinion is twofold - firstly variation. No matter how good a plastic figure is, there is (inevitably) a sameness in the heads provided in the kit. The second point inevitably turns to quality. No matter how well-produced, mastered or moulded, resin is a material which does hold detail much better than plastic. A good resin figure, will, in my opinion, always have the edge of its plastic counterpart. Not everyone has access or (the finacial means) to buy exclusively resin figures, a heads set (particularly at this price) can be an excellent compromise - improving without replacing...
Legends' new heads set...
LF0111 - Heads Set, is a 12 piece, resin head set, with an extraordinary variety of expressions, face types and, inevitably, hairstyle. There are some really dramatic differences in the heads with young faces, old, middle-aged, fat and thin all present wuithi this set. For obvious reasons, there is no headgear on any of the figures which allows their utilization as part of any nationality (apart from Asian or African).
As with the other two sets, I did a brief 'compatabity' test with them and found them suitable for most manufacturer's figures (with the exception of Tristar). Also, unlike the previous sets, the heads are all attached to the resin sprue from the bottom of their necks, making removal and cleaning-up, a totally painless process....
Conclusions.
Firstly, the price. Although perhaps the details are NOT as 'finely-tuned' (yet) as some of the other manufacturers heads, these from
Legends Productions represent an absolutely extraordinary value for money. I have based the price on one of the HK retailers who are quoting
$6.99 per set, looking at one of the British retailers, they are quoting
£ 6.99, which, although (naturally) higher, still represents an amazing price for twelve heads....
VERY Highly Recommended
Acknowledgements and availability:
In the first instance, I am indebted to
Mr CHAN KIE LEE of
Legend Productions for providing this and the other review material.
Secondly, for availability ,
Legend Productions' products are available at a number of outlets. Here are just a few:
In the U.K.: friendship Models
In the U.S.A.: VLS
In Hong Kong: HobbyEasy AND:
LuckyModel
The other reviews - (German Heads Set # 2), can be seen:
HERE
The other set
LF0113 - German Heads Set # 3 (WWII), has also been reviewed, and can be seen:
HERE!!
