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Figarti - The Western Stagecoach

Review taken from 'New Releases Part 2'

If you bought a copy of issue 21 of TSC you will have no doubt already noticed this stunning new set from Chinese based Figarti in Martin Ainscough’s article earlier on the issue. When I saw this set being used for Martin’s article I felt a piece of this size and complexity deserved more than just a passing mention in a feature and so decided it should have proper review within New Releases.

It’s always good to see a company such as Figarti tackling the ‘Wild West’ period as it’s one often overlooked these days by the mainstream producers, yet as Martin explains in his article in the past it was an extremely popular collecting period/theme. This new release from Figarti is part of its FM32 Series, which basically signifies the piece is in the more standard 1:32 scale rather than the new 1:30 scale that seems to be gaining popularity (Figarti do produce many of its WWII set in 1:30 scale under the FM30 banner).

This set consist of four horses, the coach with passengers already inside, an additional passenger being helped inside by two guards as well as a driver and additional guard. The sculpting on the set is well executed, and it is interesting to note the likeness, intended or not, of one guard to a certain Mr John Wayne. The only minor issue with the sculpting on this set would be the horses who look a little ‘blocky’, some subtler muscle tone would have been nice to see as well as slightly more detailed heads.

In summing up this set I’d say it’s a great centre piece for any collection and certainly has the ‘wow’ factor however with a price tag of £629.99/$899.00 this is likely to be out of many collectors budgets. Let’s just hope Figarti release the standing figures individually, along with some extras, for those of us with smaller wallets.

Date Published Tue, 04/01/2008 - 09:09
Author: Andy Whittaker

Contact
Figarti
Building 1, No.18, Lane 399
Zhuguang Road
Shanghai
201702
China

Tel: +86 (21) 5227 5118
www.figarti.com

In the UK:
Grey Goose Collectables Ltd
Sparrow Wycke Farm
Maldon Road
Mundon
Essex
CM9 6PB

Tel: 01621 743815
www.grey-goose.co.uk

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