Also sent along were some 15mm Italian Renaissance figures from Peter Pig. The pack was labelled 'Vertical Pikes' #14-1. This pack of eight figures inclucled three different poses of Italian Wars pikemen. There was no flash on the figures. except some minor sprue metal. This is a fine looking group of figures, varying in the position of the hands, heads, clothing and helmets! Troops could be combined into like figures for units or kept dissimilar for a more ragged campaign look. Again, these castings are a straight 15L BM*. Prices were $2.80 for a pack. Both lines are available from Brookhurst Hobbies, 12188 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, CA 92640 (714)636-3580. - T.L. GORE

* 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.