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W. Britain WWII

Review taken from 'New Releases'

Last issue we gave over a couple of pages to the new W. Britain ACW sets, this issue I thought we should head back to this side of the ‘pond’ with some WWII British ‘Tommies’. Just like the ACW range, the modern style matt WWII range was also started by Richard Walker and Ken Osen back in the late 1990s (see last issue for further information on Walker/Osen history). Like the ACW range, the WWII series is now being given a new lease of life by the pair.

Already available within the WWII range are a number of German and US troops, along with a couple of vehicles (an M8 Greyhound and an ambushed Steyr) and now arriving to join the foray are the British! The first Tommy release in the series was a single figure (not shown here) who has now been followed up by three new sets, one set features two figures whilst the other two contain three.

The two piece set (17876) features one kneeling and one standing firing figure, the first three piece set (17713) includes two figures readying for action with a third firing his Sten gun, whilst with the final set (17714) you get a Bren gunner, a figure standing ready and another throwing a grenade. Like most of the new W. Britain figures these are really well sculpted and painted, and the little touches such as the inclusion of shovels on some of the figures helps make them individuals rather than all generic.

Prices for these new sets are as follows: 17876 £31.99/$56.00 and 17713 and 17714 are £44.99/$68.00 each, prices are based on the W. Britain RRP list although prices can vary slightly.

Date Published Wed, 08/01/2007 - 14:38
Author: Rob Hendrie

Contact
For the UK & Europe:
W. Britain Ltd.
Wireless Hill Industrial Estate
South Luffenham
Oakham, Rutland
LE15 8NF

Tel: 01780 721723

For the Rest of the World:
W. Britain
PO Box 52
Peosta
IA 52068-0052
USA

Tel: +1 563 582 2071
www.wbritain.com

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