I started out with Minifigs Zulu War British and Zulus and then replaced them with the Essex Miniatures in the link provided by Plynkes. Whilst I prefer the scupts from Essex, I find the Minifigs have a certain charm to them which is why I still have them in storage. I will try and get photos of some of the Minifigs miniatures for you in the next day or so.
Over the years I've found Minifigs to be very consistant in their style across most of their ranges which was really convenient in the 'pre-internet' days. You pretty much knew what style of figure you were buying if you couldn't see it first hand or in a magazine. I found Essex Miniatures pretty much the same.