Plastic Soldiers - Wargaming Recon #146 Download (4153)

Plastic soldiers are under used but a great resource for wargamers. Learn more in this episode of Wargaming Recon.

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Pros of 1/72 scale Plastic Soldiers

Figs available for virtually every conflict you’d want to fight from Feudal Japan, Dark Ages, to Napoleonics & Modern
Most affordable option. Imperial Roman Legionaries = 45 figs for $7.50 USD (HaT Industrie set 8082)
Generally nicely sculpted, which makes painting more fun.
Generally requires little to no assemble. Thereby cutting down on time needed to get to the gaming table.

Cons of 1/72 scale Plastic Soldiers

Can be very confusing. MUST have a resource like Plastic Soldier Review at hand. May need to dig around to find what you want regardless of what box says.
Variety of poses including some that may be useless.
Some manufacturers are not reliable when it comes to quality of figures/poses
Tend to be softer plastic, paint wears off (if not properly sealed/protected)

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