SHQ Miniatures 20mm
1940 BEF Infantry


This pack, BF2, includes an NCO and four riflemen. They measure 20M Barrett and, as ever, are detailed to a high standard. Equipment is precise and accurate, right down to the odd entrenching gear assembly sitting on each troops backside.

Uncharacteristic of SHQ, these figures all look, well, perky - none of the tiredness or hunchedness that is one of SHQ hallmarks (and which I like). The poses were, in fact, a bit stiff. With the exception of the NCO, who suffered from a shriveled hand, rubber elbows, and a slightly tiny head, proportions and uniform details were good throughout. Though I thought they suffered a bit in comparison with other SHQ figures, I'd still happily use them in model dioramas without hesitation. These cost $4.70 and are available from your local game shop, or directly from the importer, Brookhurst Hobbies, 12188 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, CA 92640.- 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.

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