Overall these are certainly different from my Essex Egyptians and Sudanese and I'm glad for it. Many more poses than Essex, good standard poses to build on, either for an army or figure range. The shape of the figures is much more realistic than Essex who are just big and rounded, definitely the opposite of real Egyptians and Sudanese.

CE1 Marching, right shouldered arms Well Obviously I have mixed up the positions of CE 1 and CE 2, sorry.

CE2 Marching, port arms

CE 3 Marching, left shouldered arms

CE 4 Firing

CE 5 Officer marching with sword Very useful figure to go with CE 1, 2 and 3. As well as those figures that are advancing at port arms or close to it. These first five figures, while not necessarily of dynamic animation are the backbone of any Egyptian army for most of the Mahdist period.

CE 6 Officer attacking with sword When these arrived I asked Gerry Webb about this Egyptian officer charging. Looks like he is stabbing a fallen foe. If this is correct he's ok. Gerry replied: He's actually supposed to be parrying but it's a fair comment. With a bit of finger pressure the sword arm can be brought up to a lunging pose. I guess I'd better do this from now on, it makes the figure more useful. If you mention this in a review please let the faithful know that thanks to your constructive feedback, we'll be sending this Officer out in the new pose from now on.

CE 7 Sudanese infantry

And again I mixed up the position of CE 7 and CE 8, sorry.

CE 8 Bashi Bazouk CE 9 Arab infantryman

CE 10 Sudanese Gendarme in Zouave uniform CE 11 Egyptian infantry wearing headcloth

CE 12 Balck Sudanese Bazinger rifleman CE7 through 12 will make some very nice mixed units that can be used at most anytime during the Mahdist period. Their costume will liven up your table very nicely. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!

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