KC vs Britains vs FOV vs 21st

[Sniper73]

So I have seen that Britains is also releasing some new Russians including tankriders and a machine gun unit this coming season. This is exciting news especially with the release of KC Berlin figures and the new Russians in 21st boxes and the T34s of FOV. I did some research on other WW2 Russian figures as I would lke to get some Russians to face my Germans. I noticed that KC released a full Stalingrad line some years back but they seem very hard to come by. I was wondering if anyone had these, and what they thought of them, in particular, the Russian figures and vehicles?

Also, I know KC is bigger, but would it be all that noticeable mixed into a diorama? Especially the lying down russians (im thinking the new Berlin machine gun) Anyway, I am curious to hear what you all think about this as I am thinking about getting some of these pieces.

On that note, if anyone knows where stalingrad KC are available, id appreciate a tip on where, cause I have had very little success snagging even photos of them, let alone places where they are sold.

Thanks guys

Bill

[gk5717]

Other than showing up on ebay, they are impossible to find. I have all the sets except the T34. Actually the first 3 sets of figures are not very good, however the last 3 sets are better.
I believe this was one of the first sets done by K&C when they went from the glossy and smaller size figures to the current matte finish and 60mm figures.
Also they are way to large to fit in with any other manufactuer.
As for the upcoming Berlin sets, they could be the best Andy has ever done.

[fullyautomatic]

Sniper check out www.toysoldiersusa.com.This is Sierra toys and they have pic's of the old sets.Go to the K&C listing,then Stalingrad for the Russians and The Battle of the Bulge for the German sets.Also check out the collector sets.Some pic's of the first wooded tanks and vehicles.Some really old stuff.Gary check it to.Some sets starting with TK.Never even new they existed.This must be from the gentleman we met at OTSN.The young guy with the binder full of all the brochures...

[fullyautomatic]

Well that link didn't work.
Try http://www.toysoldiersusa.com/

[Sniper73]

and I wish that they had more of them released. Too bad they are hard to come by now, I would love to collect them. I guess I will have to wait on ebay to deliver.

Does anyone have a comparison shot between Britains, KC, FOV, 21st?

I dont have a hobby shop near me and am not able to see the size difference in figures firsthand

Bill

[graycap]

I'm most impressed with K&C's Russian "Fall of Berlin" range. Some great figure poses. The vehicles also look good - particularly theT34 with the improvised anti-Panzerfaust protection of looted german iron bedsteads!

[olifant]

This is a great website that shows a Britains, K&C and FOV PZIV side by side. Check it out:

http://www.mikes-tanks.com/Britains.htm

[Sniper73]

Hey olifant thanks for the link. Thats a great comparison. The vehicles look pretty close, but the commander on KC you can tell is much bigger.

Too bad he doesnt just have standing figure comparisons of them. I'm debating on which to get into, having already decided to take the plunge into the expensive world of metal figures. I love KC detail but apparently they dont match up (I have not been able to see them with Brit or FOV etc). That would make my FOV armour pretty useless for any displays with KC.

PLUS, KC is coming out with all these new Russians in Berlin, but there are new russians for Britains now too. Ah, decisions decisions

OH well

Bill