"Perry Plastics mini review" Topic

Well I finally assembled my five boxes of Plastics (4 infantry and one cav)

They are fantastic minis, great anatomy and poses and I love how the various parts just fit together without looking awkward or out of angle.

On the downside I'd say there isn't enough variety in the infantry set. But then again there isn't that much room on the sprue to add anything extra.

The Calvary is even better than the infantry. You can freely combine two horse halves and still get a realistic pose. It was great fun to try them out, though I did find one pose that didn't seem right.

I was expecting a set with a few extra parts and bits to play with and I also expected more poses, but considering the limitations of plastics and room on the sprue they probably tried to make the best compromise possible.

I'd love to see a second infantry set with a few extra poses to round out this new range.

On the downside I'd say there isn't enough variety in the infantry set.

I think this is the big problem. The figures look too regimented for ACW. I deal with this in 15mm, with Battle Honors only giving two or three poses, but in 25mm I'd like more variety because you see it more.

The lack of variety is a trade-off for a fine product at a fetching price. WIth the four boxes of inf that I have ordered, I'll be able to start filling the table.

Yes, I agree about the lack of variety. But an alternative would be to combine them with other ACW ranges for variety, and you still get to take advantage of the low cost.

"the figures look too regimented for ACW"

I know some people like many poses in their units, but the armies of both sides were just that – trained armies who fought shoulder to shoulder and were trained to do so. The units should look regimented. I like having a unit at right shoulder shift but not all the same figure – 30 figures carring their rifled-muskets at shift but with subtle differences. That is why I like Sash and Sabre, the original Old Glory, and the new Perry figures. You can have a unit all doing carrying their weapon at the same position but still look like individuals.

Very good point sma1941

I too was thinking there whould have been more action poses, less marching. But then it was also pointed out to me that many ACW rules have you basing minis in ranks on a single base, and having "shooting" poses means rifles are sticking way out, which prevents those bases from being placed back to front when the unit is in column formation.

I'm starting to get used to the idea of more marching, less pointing and shooting poses now.