"What Are These Figures?" Topic
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| Buckeye AKA Darryl | 17 Sep 2014 5:03 p.m. PST |
I got some Peter Pig figs off eBay recently, but cannot match any of them to existing poses. I think they are Vietnam Aussies, but would like confirmation: More pics on blog: ambushedinthealley.blogspot.com
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 Extra Crispy  | 17 Sep 2014 5:08 p.m. PST |
Look like Peter Pig to me. Either Aussies or US in boonie hats…can't make out the rifle they carry? |
| Buckeye AKA Darryl | 17 Sep 2014 5:09 p.m. PST |
There are some additional pics on the blog, might help. The thing is, the poses just do not match existing Peter Pig listings! |
| Dennis0302 | 17 Sep 2014 5:28 p.m. PST |
One thing I noticed is the lack of "running and shouting" with the leader figures that is so common with PP. Very odd. I take pride in my knowledge of post WWII small arms but for the life of me I can't figure out what these guys are carrying. It could be M-60's or Bren guns if that lump of metal on top of the weapon is a magazine. Could they be SLR's? |
| Buckeye AKA Darryl | 17 Sep 2014 5:31 p.m. PST |
The lump on top of the guns on the bottom row is a carrying handle. They have bipods, and rare indeed is the manufacturer who would make the support version of the SLR. |
| Dennis0302 | 17 Sep 2014 5:33 p.m. PST |
Took another look at the photos on the Blog. The leader figures with upraised hand appears to be holding a UZI type submachine gun, rather than an Owen or a Sterling. Based on that I'd say these guys could be South Africans with SLR's. But for my money, no PP for sure. |
| FABET01 | 17 Sep 2014 5:38 p.m. PST |
They're the Peter Pig Aussies. The MG is the F.N. MAG |
| Fatman | 17 Sep 2014 6:10 p.m. PST |
OK the Aussies in Vietnam carried M-60s and the PP figs do also. The above are old figures from Range 17 (AK-47) which have since been replaced with newer models. The LMG gunners are from 164.Professional LMGs, and yes it is a MAG. The others are probably from 163. Professional officers. I can't say for certain as I never bought that pack. Hope this helps. Fatman |
| Buckeye AKA Darryl | 17 Sep 2014 6:13 p.m. PST |
Fatman, I think that covers it, and makes perfect sense! Thanks all! |
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