New Blue Moon Zorro boxed set

[Calimero]

Can someone actually name just one brand of wargames figures that aren’t anatomically wrong, a little "cartoonish" or have oversized weapons? 

[Gluteus Maximus]

Can someone actually name just one brand of wargames figures that aren’t anatomically wrong, a little "cartoonish" or have oversized weapons? 

  

Even the Perrys' figures are not perfect and you won't find too many better proportioned than them. Most figure ranges are indeed at best caricatures of "normal" human beings.

Possibly Hasslefree are the most anatomically accurate figures around - especially the females 

[Yankeepedlar01]

Can someone actually name just one brand of wargames figures that aren’t anatomically wrong, a little "cartoonish" or have oversized weapons? 

I think the word we need is 'characterisation' rather than 'cartoonish'. Wargames figures are not 'Fine Art' sculptures, they are 'wargames figures' pure and simple and some are good and some are really not. Strangely, that is 'in the eye of the beholder' often. So, Boot Hill Miniaturers appeal to some, Blue Moon to others, and we are all entitled to our opinion, even if no one else understands it.
David

[Calimero]

...and we are all entitled to our opinion, even if no one else understands it.

 

BTW I'm a huge fan of Dixon's figures even with their pumpkins heads   

[aecurtis]

Can someone actually name just one brand of wargames figures that aren’t anatomically wrong, a little "cartoonish" or have oversized weapons? 

Yes.

http://www.albanminiatures.com/index.htm

[Alcide Nikopol]

It seems strange that when I see a properly proportioned miniature that it just does not look right somehow.

[white knight]

Can someone actually name just one brand of wargames figures that aren’t anatomically wrong, a little "cartoonish" or have oversized weapons? 

http://www.thunderboltmountain.com/

And pretty much anything else Tom Meier does these days (like his work for Dark Sword Miniatures)

[white knight]

It seems strange that when I see a properly proportioned miniature that it just does not look right somehow.

Indeed. Maybe it's part nostalgia. Normally proportioned figures just seem bland and characterless now.

[Gluteus Maximus]

Yes.

http://www.albanminiatures.com/index.htm

Those are almost there, approx 7 - 7 1/2 "heads" high and sensible proportions,  but even they have Baker rifles which look a bit too big.

Thanks for the link though, Alan, as I was just about to request a good set of Sharpe and Harper figures for my newly acquired "Sharpe Practice" rules. These look great and hopefully will fit in well with my Perry and Foundry Napoleonics. The price is not too  bad, either 

[Captain Blood]

I think eBob's work generally looks more anatomically 'real' - without that all-pervasive squatness or the cartoony look we are all used to.

Also TQD's 20mm range. They actually look like small model human beings... Astonishing 

[Hammers]

A particular aesthetic has certainly been developed for the kind of miniatures our kind paint.

[richarDISNEY]

Yea.  Blue Moon's stuff usually looks a  bit 'wonky' to me.  I have bought a few packs/box sets in the past, and I usually disappointed in the quality.

On that note... These look way thin, and both Zorro sculpts looks like he is a 'pencil neck'.

I got Malamutes and Artizan's Zorros.  I am happy with those.

[Tom Reed]

Wow, who knew my initial post would generate so much stuff.
Anyway, i went to the Toy Soldier Show in Chicago over the weekend and Barzo had their newest playest there...Zorro! In 54mm soft plastic. It was very cool. IIRC, you got Zorro (of course) several presodential troopers, peasants, etc. and a Hacienda of some sort. They also had a "garrison" building with jail cells.
Very nice stuff.

[garyapsledene]

I have seen some BM stuff and they are quite good, I think the main problem is the terrible painting which is very off putting.
For example, I have got some of the Western figs and I must say they are much better in the flesh and even with my painting skills, they make those advertised on the website look very amaturish.
Cant BM see that?

[warbeads]

 

Apparently not.

Maybe family or friend?

Gracias,

Glenn