I went along to the London Toy Soldier Show at the weekend to see Matt Thair, who was showcasing a mass of his new castings for the latest range of White Tower Miniatures Mexican Revolution figures, here's what they look like:
A much overlooked period for collectors and wargamers, Mexico had a turbulent and continuous history of revolution through the late 18th and early 19th Centuries, as it struggled to transform from an Imperial Adventure to Dictatorship and finally a Federal Republican Government. Involving shifting factions and sometimes spilling over the borders, it was rather a haphazard irregular affair offering endless scenarios for gamers, something like a "Back of Beyond" in Central America.
There are some new artillery with their attendant crews, like this heavy cannon (looks like a Parrot gun to me) and a French 75mm, very useful for several armies as it was widely exported.
An unusual touch, but very welcome, are several train riders, peasants and accessories designed to go on Timpo trains, they also fit nicely inside 54mm vehicles.
More of the train riders and a mounted Mexican General, the Federales are on their way!
The ladies haven't been forgotten either, there are plenty of Soldaderas armed to the teeth to support their menfolk. The new 75mm gun can be seen with it's crew in the right background above.
The figures are available painted in a matt finish or as unpainted castings and mix well with western figures from all plastic manufacturers. Matt also brought along new castings of replacement weapons for Britains Deetail etc, you can see them and the full range of Mexican Revolution figures on their website here: White Tower Miniatures
Excellent post Brian on a rarely seen conflict! These figures are great and they work perfectly with the Timpo train! I especially like the sitting figures, females, and the artillery crews, so unique! I used your link to the website and was very happy to see a standard bearer, something I appreciate in any war game set up!
ReplyDeleteMatt set up a great display, full of inspiration and like you say there's lots of unusual subjects there. He's very enthusiastic about this period and project so I think we're going to see a lot more to come.
DeleteSome great figures there and an unusual choice of conflict, lovely set up.
ReplyDeleteThere certainly are Donnie and I surprised the period hasn't been more popular with collectors and gamers when you consider how many films there have been to whet our appetite.
DeleteLovely collection of Mexicans Brian
ReplyDeleteThey really are MJT and they look just great with all those trains.
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