Preiser 68214 - Model Construction Figures
Model Review October 2004

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The gang of six ready for business anywhere, anytime.

In the box.

There is something interesting on the  ground.

Some people like to attract attention.

You shouldn't point when you're talking about someone.

These figures are 1:50 scale models of construction people made by the German company, Preiser. 

Packaging

The figures come in a small box with a see-through window showing the figures inside.

Detail

Each of the six figures appears to be individually hand painted and they are moulded to include detail such as creases in the clothing.  This set of figures are all construction workers and so they all wear helmets and most have high visibility clothing.

Features

The figures can be persuaded to stand on their own two feet, but they will fall over with the slightest touch.  To display the figures a tiny amount of 'blutac' under each foot helps the stability.

The figures are well made and painted, and complement 1:50 scale models.

Price

These models are perhaps a little expensive for what is offered but the cost probably reflects the amount of hand work used. 

Summary

The figures will enhance a model collection if they are posed appropriately.  An excellent enhancement would be if the limbs could be moved so they could be adjusted to suit a pose although this would be very difficult to provide in figures of this scale.