Date Released: April 1, 2010
Contents: 1 figure
Poses: 1 pose
Material: Plastic (Fairly Wobbly)
Colours: Blue and White
Average Height: 56.5 mm (= 4.068 m)
Review
Here at BSR, the Botched Soldier Review, we are working day and night to bring you the latest news from the world of botched soldiers. Today we have a look at the first set from a new manufacturer, called Caesar’s Red Bum. Rumour has is that the new company arose from the merger of three formerly independent manufacturers, so this may in part explain the name. The name may seem a bit unusual, but the figures from this manufacturer are quite unusual, too, so it fits.
The figure set is called “Mounted Extra-Heavy Navy Artillery of the Intermediate-to-not-so-very-young Guard, Napoleon’s Emporium“. We suppose that this is one of the spelling or translation errors that occur on the boxes of some companies, so it is probably Napoleon’s Empire meant here.
The set contains only a single figure as shown above, and no artillery pieces, which is somewhat frustrating. It also does not contain a horse, which is even more frustrating for a set of mounted figures.
As such, the figure is well sculpted and the cast is without flaw, no traces of flash anywhere. However, the set has a number of drawbacks and thus may be of limited use for fans of the Napoleonic wars.
First, the figure is quite big. With 56.5 mm from head to toe, it is far too big for true 1/72 scale. In reality, this man would measure 4 meters, which seems unrealistic, even taking into account that the Intermediate-to-not-so-very-young Guard preferentially recruited rather tall men.
Second, we have been unable to elucidate what the strange implement, hold by the figure with both hands, is intented to represent. To be sure, it is none of the regulation equipment that was used by the Mounted Extra-Heavy Navy Artillery of the Intermediate-to-not-so-very-young Guard.
Third, the pointed cap worn by the figure is also a problem. This particular headgear was worn by the Mounted Extra-Heavy Navy Artillery of the Intermediate-to-not-so-very-young Guard only during a limited period. Actually, this period lasted only from May 27 to June 3 in 1809, on which day the officer, who had been responsible for the issueing of this cap, was executed. So this figure would be useless for campaigns outside this rather restricted time span. We admit that the range of uses for the set could be amended by some head swap. By the way, cutting off this figure’s head may be a good idea anyhow, even if you don’t do a further conversion.
Ratings
Historical Accuracy 0
Pose Quality 0
Pose Number 0
Sculpting 10
Mould 10
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