I've been talking to the people at Napoleon Miniatures, whose figures are just about totally compatible with some of the early Garrison 20mm and 25mm Napoleonics.
As I'm going through the Napoleonics at the moment, I'm starting to reissue some of the early 25mm figures from the 1975 (I think) catalogue. Frankly, there seems very little difference between infantry in the early 25mm figures and the 20mm ranges! I'll also be releasing as many of the 20mm ones that I can, as well.
So far, I have been able to distinguish at least 4 different Garrison Napoleonic ranges:
- 20mm
- Original small figures, though many still 'true' 25mm in size.
- 25mm (1975 catalogue?)
- Seem virtually identical to many 20mm, cavalry still seem to be on smaller, 20mm horses.
- 25mm early version
- From cavalry. Large horse, waving swords around like 20mm ranges. Also linked with some figures 'discontinued'?
- 25mm later version
- Cavalry in an 'at ease'-type position with sabres on the shoulder.