2012年4月24日星期二

The mainstream brands of toy soldiers

For toy soldiers collectors, we always feel confused about the strength and weakness of numerous brands in the market. Sometimes you may fall in love with a product of a brand, which may be totally strange for you. What can you do this time? Most people may search this brand on Google, and then you will find many information introducing this brand. This process need to take a long time to finish.Today I will introduce some mainstream brands of toy soldier for your reference.
1. Hong Kong Veyron Soldiers
Veyron has the most complete of soldier types, and new products emerging. Its products include services of all countries, police, uniform set, vehicles, airplane models, tanks and warship etc. It has a very detailed classification, from Rome Gladiators to modern special forces, all types included. Veyron soldiers are now spreading in European market, very popular. 
2. American Blue-Box BBI soldiers
BBI has a relatively long history, and its products can be broadly divided into Elite Force, License, CY girls and Historical collection. The most obvious feature of BBI soldiers is the high simulation. Part weapons are made of metal to reach the life like effect. Some soldiers are specially dealt with an old fittings. For example, we can find the scratch, mud and dust on the helmet after being worn for a long time, abrade on the gun body and dust on the kneelet etc.
By comparing the soldiers of the two brands, we will find that BBI prefer honed head sculpt, while Veyron head sculpt looks more meticulous and vivid. I can't say which one is more popular. Each collector has his liking.
3. Hong Kong HotToys Soldiers
Currently, HotToys only has few styles for the collectors, and most are collectible 12 inches soldier figures. It has mainly focused on the special forces of different countries, with a limit. With the features of high simulation and fully equipment, HotToys soldiers are the highest simulation reality in the market. 
4. American In The Past Soldiers
"In The Past" has mainly focused on the soldiers from the Second World War, especially the German troops, respecting history itself. They are very rare in Chinese mainland market, which makes it be precious particularly.
5. DID soldiers
DID products are mainly based on the British army, US army and Germanic army of World War I and World War II. More than half of the weapons and helmets are made of metal. DID has its own characteristics on the combat uniform set. DID soldiers are the best among all the military action figures which are set in World War I and World War II. 
6. SideShow soldiers
SideShow is the company specialized in movie props, so its products are mainly based on the movie figures, such as the three-man in Platoon and James Bond in 007. Its products are totally based on the original movie figures. All the details including uniform set, necklace and even the designation on the dog tag, all can be recognized. Sideshow products have a relatively high collection value.

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