How do they compare to the older plastic set? I think that they are better. All of the SMLEs have their bayonets fixed – which is much more authentic.
Do the figures in this new box set look more beefier or slimmer than the original set: they are beefier, slightly but look and feel better for it in 6 basic poses then you added the arms / weapons, heads, helmet and kit.
Will figures from the older plastic set and newer plastic set mix well together: perhaps – but the new figs have the weapons moulded into their hands for a more natural looking grip. The light mortar is being fired – but could be done carried I think, but the PIAT is only carried.
Are the bits interchangeable between the two sets? Perhaps – but there is only one loose weapon (a sten) on the new sprue. Also, due to the weapons being moulded in the hands then the weapons might only be swappable from the new back to the old if the shoulders are the same width – this might be unlikely.
Overall I prefer the new figures by far.
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