Dixon Miniatures have sent us a number of figures from their Landsknecht period line. The most appealing aspect of this line is the unusual figures that everyone likes to have included in his army. The peasant infantryman (97) carries a scythe and is dressed in the civilian clothes of the period. He wears a simple leather bonnet and unbleached tunic. The detail of the figure is very good especially the face. Rating: Anatomy -- .6, Animation -- .6, Detail -- .7, Paintability -- .7, Casting -- .8, Total -- 3.4
The Dixon Landsknecht in marching order (103) is
another example of a well executed figure. Its animation is
very natural and shows the classic determination of the
professional soldier. The character shown in this figure is
better than average. Rating: Anatomy -- .7, Animation -- .8,
Detail -- .6, Paintability -- .7, Casting -- .7, Total -- 3.5
To flesh out their line Dixon produces a pack horse (PH- 1) and a pack mule (EG-3) which are especially useful in campaign gaming. Both are nicely done and are complete with harnesses and various supplies strapped to their backs. The proportions of the animals are very nice, in fact they are some of the best made. Rating: Anatomy -- .9, Animation -- .8, Detail -- .7, Paintability -- .8, Casting -- .9, Total -- 4.1
The Landsknecht captain with axe is another nice
figure although it does not measure up to some of the
figures being produced for this period. Its proportions are
not as good as some other Dixon figures, but all in all it is
still a very nice piece. Rating: Anatomy -- .7, Animation --
.6, Detail -- .7, Paintability -- .7, Casting -- .8, Total -- 3.5
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