WWII battles in 28mm have become very popular. There are several manufacturers making the figures and several making vehicle models. Some companies make both. Scales for the figures and vehicles consist of 25mm and 28mm for the figures, and 1/43, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, and 1/64 scale for the vehicles and towed guns. [Ed. Note: To conserve space, the word “scale” will generally be omitted in this article.] The intention of this article is to provide the reader a review of the currently available figures and vehicle models, information on prices and quality, and where to purchase them. The review is divided between infantry and armor. The review is based on the models I have or have seen. I have also included some information on models which I have seen pictures of and web sites for every 25-28mm related figure or vehicle I have found as of April 2002.
The following companies make WWII 25mm/28mm figures. Here are their websites:
- 1. Westwind/Berlin or Bust http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/
2. Foundry http://www.wargamesfoundry.com/
3. Black Tree Design/Icon/Harlequin http://www.black-tree-design.com/
4. True North Miniatures http://underworld.fortunecity.com/grandprix/623/
5. Global Games Europe/Stalingrad http://www.globalgameseurope.com/
6. Battle Honors http://www.battlehonours.co.uk/
7. S&S Models http://www.btinternet.com/~s.smodels/
8. Easy Eight Enterprises http://www.battlegroundwwii.com/
9. North Star Miniatures: http://www.northstarfigures.com/index.html
10. Battle Group http://www.miniatureservicecenter.com/
| Figure Summary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Barret Measure | Figure Detail | Weapons Detail | Base Size | Average $ Price/Pack | Average No. Fig/Pack |
| Easy Eight | 28H | Good | Large | 1” Slotted Plastic | $13 | 5 |
| $20 | 8-10 | |||||
| Berlin or Bust | 23L-23M | Fair | Fair | Large | $10 | 8 |
| Foundry | 25M | Good | Good | Flat | $17.50 | 8 |
| Black Tree Design | 27-28M | Good | Good | Flat | $10.00 | 8 |
| True North Min | Unknown | |||||
| Stalingrad | Unknown | Good | Good | Rounded | $18.75 | 10 |
| Battle Honors | 23L-25M | Good | Good | Flat | $15 | 10-15 |
| North Star Min. | 36M | Good | Good | 1/48 models | $22 | 10 |
| 1st Corps | 28M-H | Excellent | Good | Flat | $9.00(approx.) | 8 fig/6 cmd |
| Battle Group | Unknown: Scale given as 25mm | $1.65 | 1 | |||
Infantry and Armor for 28mm WW II Combat Part I - Infantry
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Introduction
Battle Honors
Black Tree Design/Icon/Harlequin
Battle Group
Westwind/Berlin or Bust
Foundry
1st Corps
Global Games Europe/Stalingrad
North Star Miniatures
True North Miniatures
Easy Eight Enterprises
Infantry and Armor for 28mm WW II Combat Part II Vehicles
Infantry and Armor for 28mm WW II Combat Part III 1/48 and 1/50 Kits/Die Cast Models
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