Having previously looked at a few 1970's and 1980's style police detectives I'm now switching my focus to the beat patrolmen from the United Kingdom, or as DCI Gene Hunt so delicately calls them, "the plods!"
At the far left of the two photos directly above and below here is an unnamed Police Constable from Crooked Dice Games. He is one of three figures from the Coppers set 1. He is holding a torch in his right hand. He comes with a separate helmeted head but you have the option of using alternative heads for him, the most obvious choice being the peaked cap version. I was quite happy to leave him with his helmeted head. On the CDG webstore he is available to buy with a police dog for £4.50 for them both. I've painted the dog but I'll show it later.
The other two Police Constables are made by Killer B Games. In the centre is KB-032 British Bobby Advancing and at far right is KB-031 British Bobby Tapping Truncheon. Unlike the CDG coppers, these are all one-piece castings. They cost £2.00 each.
Moving on, at the far left is another Police Constable made by Killer B Games. He is KB-033 British Bobby Standing. He also costs £2.00. I haven't named any of my Police Constables yet, but I'm sure I will once I get round to using them in a batrep.
The two remaining policemen are from Crooked Dice Games. In the centre
is Police Sergeant Tony Sykes (I figured he deserved a name because of
his rank). He is easily identifiable by his bushy beard and, of course,
by his sergeant's stripes. He is part of the Coppers set 2 and he
costs £3.25. He comes with the separate bearded, helmeted head.
Finally, is a Police Constable from CDG's Coppers set 1 and he is known as Copper with Whistle. The whistle is held in his right hand. He also costs £3.25.
All of these will be used as Extras in upcoming games of 7TV2e. All are very nicely sculpted and are worth having if you want to use UK bobbies on the beat in any of your games. Next time I'll be reviewing yet more bobbies on the beat from Crooked Dice Games and Killer B Games.
Lots of plod ready to nick a few wrong'uns ;-)
ReplyDeletePlods reporting for duty, Andy!
DeleteDer Rozzers Scarper!
ReplyDeleteI must admit I am thinking of getting some police and some villains to play with 1st edition. I Know some of my club would enjoy it and more importantly the chance to use all the Language and slang of the various TV series. "You're going down SLAG!" (No Not you just an example of the language!
What have you set spinning in my head? Mr Scott I feel the blame will land on your head for this! Hee hee
Full responsibility accepted, Clint! I know what you mean about wanting to use the lingo and catchphrases from these shows. So do I!
Delete"Get your trousers on! You're nicked!"
Great stuff Bryan. Those are some very nice sculpts and you've really produced some tip top paint-jobs on them too. Love the old tunic look. Much better than the modern-day military attire. More frothing for the BatRep my friend :-)
ReplyDeleteThe new police uniforms are certainly more practical these days but I'm with you, Simon, I, too, like the old like. It must be an age thing. There's still more frothing goodness to come before I post my first 7TV2e batrep.
DeleteToo true the modern stuff is awful. Easier to cycle to work with the new tops, they survive better than shirts in a bag
DeleteIs this the voice of experience, Phil?
DeleteMove along, nothing to see here Sonny!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Bryan!Lovely variety in the poses. A little too old school for me but I understand the look your after Dude. The helmets would also look very out of place at the Crow Valley P.D. but are going to be perfect for running down villians in your fictional setting.
Anticipation for your forthcoming adventures is definitely building Dude!
Many thanks, Bob. Although 7TV2e can work in almost any time period it is most closely associated with the 1970's and 1980's and that is why these figures are ideal for my needs. This is the setting I wish to recreate. The much anticipated batrep should appear soon.
Delete'ello 'ello 'ello.... top work there Bryan!
ReplyDeleteMuch obliged, Ray.
Delete"Oh no' it's the pigs!" "Quick, hide the stash!" Nice to see the boys in blue as they should be, Bryan. I have a few Victorian policemen from West Wind but the uniform doesn't appear to have changed all that much, so I might get away with using them for later periods.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jez. I dare say you could use Victorian coppers in later years although obviously not for modern day.
DeleteWatching your posts makes me wanna play 7TV so bad....
ReplyDeleteMe too, Damon. I'm really keen to get started.
DeleteI feel sorry for the criminals with all the fuzz about! Police Brutality!
ReplyDeleteThat's the risks they take when they commit crimes, Simon.
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