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I'm pretty sure (don't quote me on this) that they do not make an action grade of the new shermans. Just an enthusisast one for 40 bucks.

I think the Col. is correct. Last Sherman I saw from FOV was the one with all the riders and that was of course enthusiast.

I wouldn't go with the Action Grade Sherman if I were you - as many forum members will probably agree with me if I were to say that the paint scheme on that first release is absolutely terrible. I would go with any Sherman from the 2nd release onwards in the Enthusiast Edition (Bastogne, Italian Front and Normandy releases).

I'm crossing my fingers that they'll release a different model Sherman in the next year or two, like an M4A1, composite hull, or Sherman Jumbo. An M4A3E8 or anything with a 76mm or 105mm gun would be great too. I hope I don't have to cross both my fingers until they're crippled for life waiting for this to happen...

schizuki wrote:but the Action grade American stuff I've bought lately (halftrack, Lee and Stuart) have been terrific, and 25 bucks is a lot easier to part with than $45.

Same here. I was very pleasantly suprised by the quality, detail and paintjobs on the new Stuart, Track and Lee and I'm an enthusiast series junkie. A little weathering (if I ever get around to it) and they will be perfect.

I have the old action series Sherman that I got when KB Toys closed a few years ago and what has been said about it above is true. Some vehicles once you see the enthusiast version you just have to have, or I do anyhow. But in the case of the Stuart and Lee, the difference between action and enthusiast wasn't enough to make me want to spend the extra money.

Rowsdower wrote: Last Sherman I saw from FOV was the one with all the riders and that was of course enthusiast.

Man, I want that sherman so bad! It looks so cool! The weathering nothing special but the sandbaggs and the riders are great. Wish it wasn't so much though...

Col.Pickle wrote:Man, I want that sherman so bad! It looks so cool! The weathering nothing special but the sandbaggs and the riders are great. Wish it wasn't so much though...

Yeah it is pretty sweet looking, especially with all the accessories loaded on.