Airfix re-released new versions of their iconic World War II 1:32 soldiers back in 2009 and today, Airfix model soldiers 2010 are still highly collectible boxes of model soldiers. Whilst the new sets were based on the original molds, they featured a new type of plastic that was designed to be easier to paint by comparison to the original box sets. The new boxes have even retained the original artwork, although the background artwork behind the figures has been digitally revamped.
As a result of the re-released boxes of Airfix model soldiers, all those people who enjoyed playing with the original sets of Airfix soldiers as a child can now enjoy the new collections of revamped boxed sets of soldiers. Adults who grew up with small plastic soldiers fighting make believe battles on their bedroom floor can now introduce their children and grandchildren to the enjoyment of Airfix model soldiers.
The new sets feature unpainted figures ready for displaying in various poses, just like the original boxes of Airfix soldiers. Paints are extra and can be added at the point of purchase and Airfix helpfully provides a list of default Decal paints and accessories with each set. Any serious collector can have hours of fun painstakingly painting the small toy soldiers. The paints are available in all the authentic colors, so it is possible to accurately depict the uniforms down to each tiny button.
Modern boxes of World War II Airfix model soldiers 2010 that are available to buy in the 1:32 scale range include British Infantry, British Infantry Support Set, German Infantry, US Infantry, British Commandos, British 8th Army, Afrika Korps, US Paratroopers. German Paratroopers, and British Paratroopers.
The most recent Airfix model soldiers 2010 releases include RAF Personnel, USAAF Personnel, Luftwaffe Personnel, WWII British Infantry Northern Europe, Russian Infantry, Australian Infantry, British Infantry Support Set, German Mountain Troops, plus a selection of buildings to add to the fun.
In the 1:72 scale range there are many other Airfix toy soldiers to choose from. These include a Waterloo Battle set complete with Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, WWI German Infantry, WWI French Infantry, WWI British Infantry, WWI US Infantry, WWI Royal Horse Artillery, Romans, and Ancient Britains.
Brand new boxes of Airfix model soldiers can be bought direct from the Airfix website. They are also available from quality toy and modelling retailers across the world. Paints and accessories can also be bought from the same outlets.
In fact, there are so many fabulous sets of Airfix toy soldiers to choose from, you could even devise a huge battle scene and have Napoleon Bonaparte strategising his troops against the German Infantry, Ancient Romans, and any number of other soldiers!
When it comes to Airfix soldiers, the only limit is your imagination. You can recreate famous battles from the annals of history, or devise your own conflicts, all which can take place on your bedroom floor. With a little effort, you cab create dioramas and add landscape to them. You can even get together with your friends and enjoy some war gaming action!