Orion 2020 - 2021 news & releases

[Erich von Manstein]

72053 - Ruff-Puffs (South Vietnamese Regional Force and Popular Force)

Orions next Vietnam War set, 48 figures in 12 poses.
Relatively unusual, but nevertheless highly welcomed extension of the otherwise sparse 1/72 figure range concerning this conflict.





Hoping for further sets!

[Bluefalchion]

The reputation of these fighters amongst U.S. soldiers in that conflict was poor.

[Erich von Manstein]

72051 - Vietnam War ARVN Troops (early war)

44 figures in 14 poses. Another unusal but welcomed addition to the VW range.

[zirrian]

Fingers crossed for an ANZAC box

[MABO]

Fingers crossed for an ANZAC box

[Erich von Manstein]

72052 - Vietnam War ARVN Troops (late war, 1969-1975)

43 figures in 13 poses.

[Wiking]

Bluefalchion wrote:
The reputation of these fighters amongst U.S. soldiers in that conflict was poor.

Ah!
that`s the reason why they are so many slow walking and standing poses in comparison to the next two boxes.

[Erich von Manstein]

Maybe Haron could clarify if his fine Vietnam War range will see further sets in the future?

As others already mentioned, there are several desirable subjects left to handle.
From my point of view, this would primarily be more NVA & VC regulars & support but also some expansions to the Esci & Pegasus US-forces (the more variety, the better). ANZACs would be really nice to have too... .

[Arkoudaki]

Yeah for these three new sets (provided Orion does a good job on the actual production!), as now Vietnam got a whole lot more interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By the way, don't the 2nd set of ARVN look more like South Vietnamese Marines then reg Army?

[Erich von Manstein]

72057 - WWII British Tank Crew (Summer Dress)

48 figures in 12 poses, useful for Commonwealth tankies in North Africa, the Mediterranean & Far East.

[Bluefalchion]

British Tank Crews for the African Campaign?

Ay--UUUUU--gah!!!

[Mai Strac]

Wow very interesting...and after summer winter always comes.

[MABO]

British Tank Crews for the African Campaign?

Ay--UUUUU--gah!!!

[MABO]

Wow very interesting...and after summer winter always comes.

I hope so!

[Fire at Will]

It feels like Christmas already, great news

[Wiking]

Awesome !

And the typical tea cup in the hand pose (check by Matchbox or Milicast) is in, too.

[Bluefalchion]

Awesome !

And the typical tea cup in the hand pose (check by Matchbox or Milicast) is in, too.

It appears to be coffee to me. But the difference is tough to see at this scale.

[praga]

Very nice - and the British tankers i can use for early israelis in 1948 and Hagannah.

[Peter]

And they look also usefull for the LRDP. I just hope they aren't to big in comparison with the matchbox figures.

[MABO]

And they look also usefull for the LRDP. I just hope they aren't to big in comparison with the matchbox figures.

To be honest, I think they will be bigger. Matchbox is nice but really small.