examines the remaining heroes in the first release.
Gas! Gas! Gas!
Is there something nasty in the air, spreading across your Cold War battlefield? Are there sinister-looking, mushroom-shaped clouds popping up on the horizon? Sculpted by Kosta Heristanidis, our new 1960s-1980s American troops in MOPP gear are just the thing for battling the forces of the Warsaw Pact, no matter how hostile the environment gets!
Since the beginning of the last century, advances in science have conspired to make the battlefield more lethal than ever before. A deadly progression from the chemical agents and gasses employed during the Great War, to the first use of nuclear weapons in the final days of World War Two, and culminating in the Cold War development of a frightening array of tactical nuclear, chemical and biological ordnance. Many considered these to be weapons of last resort, but the military planners in NATO and the Warsaw Pact saw their use in the event of the Cold War turning 'hot' as almost inevitable. Serious consideration was therefore given to how men and machines might continue to successfully operate and fight in a contaminated battlefield environment.
The armed forces of the United States use the term MOPP when referring to protective gear designed for use in biological, radiological, and chemically contaminated situations. MOPP stands for Mission Orientated Protective Posture, under which there are five recognized levels of readiness/protection, ranging from MOPP Level 0 (lowest) to MOPP Level 4 (highest), depending on the perceived seriousness of the threat.
The figures are all depicted wearing the M17A2 protective mask, along with hood, and are available both with and without the M1 helmet. The M1 steel helmet was phased out progressively through the 1980s, being officially replaced by the Kevlar PASGT helmet in 1985 (although still used by National Guard units until the end of the decade). The protective over-garment with charcoal-impregnated lining is far more comfortable than the Soviet equivalent. Classic Cold War U.S. weaponry complete the picture – M16 assault rifles, M16/M203 grenade launcher combinations, M60 machineguns, M72 MAW rockets, and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles.
For a strictly limited period, you can buy a complete set of all the figures/variants in this release for a super-discounted price (See the "Protect and Survive" Deal).
There is lots of potential here for all kinds of nightmare Cold War scenarios, and we would like to recommend our 1980s Soviet soldiers in NBC suits as the obvious opponents for the Americans in MOPP gear. With this in mind, we have added a couple of extra special discount deals on the Soviets (see below). Just the thing, we think, for games using the Force on Force rules and their companion volume Cold War Gone Hot – both also now available from Eureka.
And if that is all a little too conventional for you, here at Eureka, we always think there is something about gasmask-wearing troops and zombies that always goes together!
Here are the catalog details for the new miniatures in the current release –
New 28mm 1960-1980's American troops in MOPP gear (from our Modern Wars range)
Sculpted by Kosta Heristanidis
100MOD150 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear, with M-16 assault rifle (6)
100MOD151 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear, with M-16 / M-203 grenade launcher (2)
100MOD152 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear, with M-60 machinegun (2)
100MOD153 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear, with M72 LAW rocket launcher (1)
100MOD154 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear, with Stinger anti-aircraft missile (1)
100MOD155 1960-80's U.S. MOPP gear squad: set of all 12 figures from 100MOD150-154
100MOD160 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M-16 (6)
100MOD161 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M-16 / M-203 (2)
100MOD162 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M-60 machinegun (2)
100MOD163 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M72 LAW rocket launcher (1)
100MOD164 1960-80's U.S. trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with Stinger anti-aircraft missile (1)
100MOD165 1960-80's U.S. MOPP gear squad in helmet: set of all 12 figures from 100MOD160-164
Figures are sold individually unless a set is indicated. The number in parentheses denotes the number of available variants for that product code. Variants are supplied randomly, but Eureka Miniatures will always endeavor to supply a representative sample.
NEW RELEASE SPECIAL OFFERS
THE "Protect and Survive" DEAL
A complete set of all the U.S. troopers in MOPP gear figures in this release – 24 figures for the very special price of $50.00 AUD* (normally $70.80 AUD)
Also –
THE "Soviets in NBC Womble suits" DEAL
A complete set of all the infantry figures and variants from our 1980s Soviet soldiers in NBC suits range (includes the Sagger Missile set) – 20 figures for the special price of $50.00 AUD* (normally $62.05 AUD)
THE "Comrade Wombles + heavy weapons" DEAL
A complete set of all the infantry figures and variants from our 1980s Soviet soldiers in NBC suits range (includes the Sagger Missle set) PLUS the 12.7mm Dshk MG and 82mm Mortar and their Soviet BBC suit crews – 24 figures and heavy weapons for the special price of $65.00 AUD* (normally $84.05 AUD)
* Excluding postage and 'Goods and Services Tax' payable by Australian customers only.
Customers in the U.S.A. or the U.K. can choose to order our figures from our representatives Eureka Miniatures U.S.A. or Fighting 15s respectively, as well as directly from us.