FAA/MLR is why I like reviewing 20mm figures! This foursome, while not perfect, is as close as the run of 20mm WW II figures get. They weigh in at 20L/M BM* and are the best of the lot in terms of real life anatomy and proportion. Hands relatively to scale, equipment is just heavy enough to paint well - but not a bit overdone - and poses that are, well, natural, all make FAA/MLR's figures the pack leaders.

Little touches like the radio operator's hat sitting on the radio, the 2 week growths on two of the faces, and the generally tired-looking appearance of all of the figures make these (FAA MLR in general - not just this batch) the clear winners in 20mm WW II gaming. This range of figures is one of only a couple I'd use in scale dioramas because they're the only ones that don't look a bit silly next to properly scaled plastic models! They're not cheap, though, running about $1 .10 per figure (and worth every cent!) Available from Brookhurst Hobbies - BILL RUTHERFORD

* The Courier uses the Tobey Barrett Measurement [BM] System to simplify comparison of figure sizes. The number is the height in millimeters from the bottom of the figure's foot (top of base) to its eyes. The letter refers to the "heft" of the figure: L=light, M=medium, and H=heavy. Thus, Hs will fit in with other Hs and some Ms, but not Ls.