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March 4, 2010: William Britain 95th Riflemen
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by David Smith Think of the Rifles, and it’s impossible not to think of Captain Richard Sharpe. Whether you’re a fan of the Bernard Cornwell novels or the Sean Bean TV show, you’ll be interested in these two new figures...

February 19, 2010: William Britain WWI British infantry
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by David Smith William Britain has released three new Tommies for the trenches, representing British infantrymen from the First World War. The 1916 British Infantry Standing Firing #1, 1916 British Infantry Throwing Grenade #1 and 1916 British Infantry Advancing #1...

February 10, 2010: William Britain 24th Foot figures
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by David Smith The battle at Rorke’s Drift is one of the most famous episodes in the history of the British Army and elevated the 24th Foot to legendary status. A single company of the regiment held out against thousands...

January 21, 2010: William Britain Royal Marine Commando
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by David Smith The Falklands War is the setting for William Britain’s latest release. The conflict against Argentina in 1982 saw Britain’s fighting forces deployed thousands of miles from home in a theatre that tested them to the limit. Part...

January 13, 2010: William Britain US Marines
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by David Smith Two colourful figures have been recruited into William Britain’s line-up of US soldiers. The US Marine is from the era of the War of 1812 and the First and Second Barbary Wars (the wars behind the line...

January 12, 2010: Valdemar Miniatures Siege Ladder
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by David Smith If you’ve ever thought that the people who climbed ladders to get over castle walls during medieval sieges must have been a bit crazy, the latest release from Valdemar Miniatures will confirm your suspicions. The three figures...

January 6, 2010: William Britain Black Watch Officer and NCO
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by David Smith Two Black Watch figures have been released by William Britain – and it looks like they’ll work well together. The British 42nd (Black Watch) Highlander Officer #1 is shown pointing out targets for the British 42nd (Black...

December 11, 2009: William Britain British Royal Irish soldiers
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by David Smith William Britain’s American Revolution range has seen the addition of three new soldiers to the ranks of the King’s army. Doing their best to keep those rowdy colonials under control are the British Royal Irish Centre Co....

November 27, 2009: Valdemar Miniatures Teutonic Knights
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by David Smith These little figures may be short on stature, but they’re not short on aggression. The Valdemar Miniatures Teutonic Knights Charging set lives up to its name, four knights riding hell-for-leather into 1:72-scale battle. Made from a resin/plastic...

November 9, 2009: William Britain French Light Infantry Voltigeur
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by David Smith Somebody must have really done something to annoy this French Light Infantryman, who is charging forwards with an axe and a menacing look in his eye. The latest addition to William Britain’s Napoleonic range should make a...

October 27, 2009: Valdemar Miniatures knights
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by David Smith Valdemar Miniatures has launched three new 1:72 scale sets of knights to join the Charging Crusaders we told you about last week. The most dramatic of the new additions is the Duel on the Ice set, which...

October 19, 2009: Valdemar Miniatures Crusader Cavalry Charging set
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by David Smith For those who love a bit of intricate painting, the latest release from Valdemar Miniatures offers a special challenge. Specialising in 1:72 scale figures, this Danish company delivers hand-crafted soldiers in resin or metal. Just joining the...

October 13, 2009: The Yanks are coming!
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by David Smith American soldiers from three different eras are portrayed in the latest additions to the William Britain catalogue. Starting things off is the Continental Marine, 1779-1783, who fought against the British in the American War of Independence. He...

October 2, 2009: Airfix soldiers are mobilised
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by David Smith Airfix has released the first four sets of its much-anticipated 1:32 scale WWII figures range. These are almost identical to the soldiers that many dads will remember playing with in their youth (they are made from the...

September 23, 2009: Kitchener rides again
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by David Smith William Britain’s Delhi Durbar range kicks off with this magnificent figure of Lord Kitchener. Complete with plumed hat, white gloves and wild-eyed charger, Horatio is obviously out to make a good impression. The two-piece set is priced...

September 17, 2009: William Britain flies the flag
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by David Smith The Yankees and Rebels are marching again, with the latest additions to William Britain’s American Civil War range showing their true colours. The charge is led by the Union Infantry Color Sergeant with Flag Charging #1 and...

September 1, 2009: William Britain Black Watch figures and French Voltigeur
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The Black Watch ranks have swelled once more, with four new recruits to William Britain’s already extensive range. Ready for action are the British 42nd (Black Watch) Highlander Kneeling Firing #1, the Highlander at Port Arms #1, the Highlander Standing...

August 18, 2009: William Britain Grenadier Guards Camel Regiment Officer
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This officer of the Grenadier Guards Camel Regiment (1884-1885) makes a pleasingly eccentric addition to William Britain’s Redcoats range, but there was nothing light-hearted about the mission he would have taken part in. Camel regiments were part of the relief...

August 6, 2009: William Britain Black Watch soldiers
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The Black Watch regiment is all the rage at William Britain this month. A range of figures has been released to celebrate this illustrious regiment’s long history. To start with the most modern figure, we have a 2006 Black Watch...

July 23, 2009: William Britain Confederate Infantry Marching Set
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William Britain’s latest American Civil War figures depict two cheerful Confederate soldiers crossing the Potomac river. Confederate Infantry Marching Set #3 – ‘Crossing the Potomac #2’ is limited to just 400 sets and is priced around £49.99. The carefree pair...