Good points, especially about the ring hand guy - I actually thought it was a whip!

Question re: the sword sheaths: Apart from the second they draw swords, would the riders really cling to the sheats instead of the reins?

All round a very promising set, and a nice surprise too! Regards, Pa

for me look like early Strelets style, quiet ridiculous comparing their new standard

Sure we're looking at the same figures?

The upper part of the body, in the new style is standard Strelets. The lower part of the body, old style is disproportionate.

If so, it could be due to the horses appearing to be the same as used in the old sets. (To be honest, it would be preferable if Strelets came up with new horse sculpts as the combination of leg positions does not look natural in many cases but that's another story)



Must admit I'm as baffled as zirrian by this. Here are a couple of examples of the old WW1 cavalry sets:

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=1029

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=1024

Only similarity I see are the horses...