Brilliant review, the likenesses have definitely improved in recent years and it’s nice to see them catering for fans too, especially as we’ve been after the UNIT family for years!
I think the point about the weapon is that there's some of us who know a lot about weapons, me personally I was in the army cadet force for 4 and a half years so I'm good at weapons, I've even fired some. Yes its good to finally have the figures, it just takes away from that 70s feeling without having SLRs, which I know people who've fired those. But hey-ho, hopefully they'll be able to get the tooling for it, as its not a complicated rifle.
What a review! This was by far the best review of the sets this year, the comparisons were brilliant and you pointed out every little detail as well as the slight faults. I’m extremely excited to finally get my hands on these upcoming sets, particularly this one, and I’m really looking forward to your further reviews on the new figure sets.
I'm delighted with these. I've created a number of custom figures of UNIT soldiers including customs of Sergeant Benton, Captain Yates, Sergeant Osgood, Corporal Adams, etc and have been hoping for these figures for a long time. The collection of custom figures I have has got a bit out of hand I must admit I now have 21 including a wide variety of classic UNIT soldiers with heavy weapons, a modern UNIT soldier with red beret and a custom Brigadier Bambera. I've wanted a Yates and a Benton figure for years, making a Yates figure was a right bugger!
this really is a spectacular set, I'm very excited to get it. I think I'm a little more excited for the Tom companions set, just because it has three new figures for me, over two and a double from this set, if I could have chosen I'd have swapped the brig out for the jumper and cap version which is the only one I don't have, but Benton and Yates are wonderful, and I think the new face paint apps on the brig really enhance the likeness. out of the three brigadiers I have, the old axos one is definitely the best likeness to start with, but I think this one has upped that game. Unbelievable that we're actually getting these figures.
Damm, too many figures I would like this time around😂 this set and the dalek sets tempt me too much, love me some 60s daleks. Great review matt, just realised I've been watching you videos for like 13 years now. Time flies.
Very good, I cant wait to get this one Hopefully we get benton from terror o the zygotes next as it should be a simple repaint and slight change to outfit
In regards to the rifles, it’s like if they’d released Linx and his only accessory was a Sontaran gun from 2008. Just doesn’t match what’s on-screen and doesn’t work with the 1970s aesthetic of the figure itself.
It literally takes five seconds to snip off the scope from the gun and it looks more 70s 😄 I dont get why people are so annoyed about the guns, they look fine!
The guns are American M4s, actually originating in the 70s but are the more modern version. Yes we've got guns, fine, but it just would have been nice to see a new tooling for the SLR, give it that even more 70s feeling.
@@SteamLance That's not retooling, it's a whole new sculpt. Paradoxically, accessories are one of the hardest things to do because of all the very fine details and difficult moulding (although obviously once done they're very cheap).
Love the figures, but the modern assault rifles bug me, should be Stens... I know you say who cares, but would it bother you if the third Doctor's TARDIS was.a pink Wendy house... because we got a third Doctor? Point is, they've gone to all the trouble to get details right, so yeah - the guns are important
I think you mean Sterling SMGs, not Stens (the Sterling SMG replaced the Sten in the 1950s). But in Claws of Axos they were only seen using FN-FAL assault rifles along with one seen (in a range rover) when Yates uses a Bren gun.
These are amazing but I have something they do not i.e. in the gun way...I can reproduce the old style SLR80 std issue at that time to make it more realistic Ill upload soon
Why is it a claws of axos set? Should be called the Unit set. Glad mike and benton got a figure. Seems like we might be getting all the companions over time the way things a going with ace, leela ans peri getting them when everywhere sold them and then harry, young sarah, jo, brig, yates, benton and both romanas getting one. Wouldn’t be suprised if we see a adric, nyssa, Tegan set next And then a Tegan, Turlough, Kamelion one soon after The only ones I don’t see happening any time recently would be Katarina, Sara, Dodo and Mel. Ben and Polly I think will probably be among the last with one 1 complete story and the rest being half or animation
There never is with any b&m product. They arrive anytime in July although around the 20th is most likely. Most stores get them in at different times, and all the products usually get put out in stages.
M4’s with ACOG scopes? Really? How could they get it THAT wrong... the weapon they were using the L1a1 SLR, the standard issue rifle of the British army of the time.
Incorrect UNIT rifles...should be FN Fals ...not USA M16s..good attempt....but no gold star....oh and I know this because as a kid , I had the FN Fal by Airfix, and would fight Yetis with it ..lol..from the web of fear.......nice review but only just come across it....
I get the frustration with the guns, it's not just that the gun is wrong. It's from a completely different era. That gun is a modern rifle. Call it a nitpick but you complain about dumb stuff like that all the time.
Richard Frankling is an old friend of mine, he is very pleased that they're finally during a figure of him
I'm so glad he's pleased! It's a much deserved figure!
Brilliant figures. Still in shock that we are getting these characters. Its amazing!
Brilliant review, the likenesses have definitely improved in recent years and it’s nice to see them catering for fans too, especially as we’ve been after the UNIT family for years!
I think the point about the weapon is that there's some of us who know a lot about weapons, me personally I was in the army cadet force for 4 and a half years so I'm good at weapons, I've even fired some. Yes its good to finally have the figures, it just takes away from that 70s feeling without having SLRs, which I know people who've fired those. But hey-ho, hopefully they'll be able to get the tooling for it, as its not a complicated rifle.
What a review! This was by far the best review of the sets this year, the comparisons were brilliant and you pointed out every little detail as well as the slight faults. I’m extremely excited to finally get my hands on these upcoming sets, particularly this one, and I’m really looking forward to your further reviews on the new figure sets.
I'm delighted with these. I've created a number of custom figures of UNIT soldiers including customs of Sergeant Benton, Captain Yates, Sergeant Osgood, Corporal Adams, etc and have been hoping for these figures for a long time. The collection of custom figures I have has got a bit out of hand I must admit I now have 21 including a wide variety of classic UNIT soldiers with heavy weapons, a modern UNIT soldier with red beret and a custom Brigadier Bambera.
I've wanted a Yates and a Benton figure for years, making a Yates figure was a right bugger!
What bodies did you use for all those? I hope there’s still some older brigadiers out there for the rest of us
Just bought this set along with the UNIT 1975 and 4th Doctor Companions pack. I'm looking forward to them.
Met John Levine at a Doctor Who convention, super nice guy, good to have Brigadier, Benton and Yates on the shelf
This is the best we've had in a very very long time. It's the only one I'll be picking up, well until I can get my hands on a Jo and Delgado Master!
I was also waiting for these although I also wanted a UNIT Land rover and a Bessie(!) asking too much???
this really is a spectacular set, I'm very excited to get it. I think I'm a little more excited for the Tom companions set, just because it has three new figures for me, over two and a double from this set, if I could have chosen I'd have swapped the brig out for the jumper and cap version which is the only one I don't have, but Benton and Yates are wonderful, and I think the new face paint apps on the brig really enhance the likeness. out of the three brigadiers I have, the old axos one is definitely the best likeness to start with, but I think this one has upped that game. Unbelievable that we're actually getting these figures.
I know, I keep pinching myself because it seems like a dream!
can't wait to get these for myself! would love this set!
Can't wait to get and review this myself good video as always it's a 60s army fatigue looks great and the webbing is well done
Extremely excited for this set! Couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I saw the announcement. Classic fans have been truly spoiled this year!
Awesome set!
I was only able to get hold of this set in my local B&M Bargains today. It was already reduced from £19.99 to £12.99.
Damm, too many figures I would like this time around😂 this set and the dalek sets tempt me too much, love me some 60s daleks. Great review matt, just realised I've been watching you videos for like 13 years now. Time flies.
It turned into batmanmarch asmr during the articulation
Awesome, can't wait to get these.
They are fantastic by Character Options.
Where can I find that doctor who intro music, I cant find it anywhere??????
My local B&M had loads of these so hopefully everyone who wants them will be able to get them without having to feed scalpers on ebay.
Very good, I cant wait to get this one
Hopefully we get benton from terror o the zygotes next as it should be a simple repaint and slight change to outfit
Surprised they haven’t done an Inferno Brigadier. Maybe they have and I’ve forgotten.
High Voltage They haven’t actually. An Inferno 3 pack would be nice to have.
We need a Liz Shaw figure to complete the UNIT family.
The guns should be FN SLR
In regards to the rifles, it’s like if they’d released Linx and his only accessory was a Sontaran gun from 2008. Just doesn’t match what’s on-screen and doesn’t work with the 1970s aesthetic of the figure itself.
I believe these are the guns from the Primeval sets. But, Who cares? ;P
9/10 set.
Yes, quite happy to point out that the weapon is wrong. As are the trousers and boots. Other than those errors these are okay.
I was never originally interested in buying these figures, but recently that opinion has started to change
Retail price for this in Australia is $70 !!
It literally takes five seconds to snip off the scope from the gun and it looks more 70s 😄 I dont get why people are so annoyed about the guns, they look fine!
The guns are American M4s, actually originating in the 70s but are the more modern version. Yes we've got guns, fine, but it just would have been nice to see a new tooling for the SLR, give it that even more 70s feeling.
@@SteamLance That's not retooling, it's a whole new sculpt. Paradoxically, accessories are one of the hardest things to do because of all the very fine details and difficult moulding (although obviously once done they're very cheap).
It's because it's a modern rifle.
Love the figures, but the modern assault rifles bug me, should be Stens... I know you say who cares, but would it bother you if the third Doctor's TARDIS was.a pink Wendy house... because we got a third Doctor?
Point is, they've gone to all the trouble to get details right, so yeah - the guns are important
I think you mean Sterling SMGs, not Stens (the Sterling SMG replaced the Sten in the 1950s). But in Claws of Axos they were only seen using FN-FAL assault rifles along with one seen (in a range rover) when Yates uses a Bren gun.
These are amazing but I have something they do not i.e. in the gun way...I can reproduce the old style SLR80 std issue at that time to make it more realistic Ill upload soon
Awesome set but I don’t complain about the M4 rifles
It is a minor compromise at the end of the day to keep costs down but I can live with it!
Why is it a claws of axos set? Should be called the Unit set.
Glad mike and benton got a figure. Seems like we might be getting all the companions over time the way things a going with ace, leela ans peri getting them when everywhere sold them and then harry, young sarah, jo, brig, yates, benton and both romanas getting one.
Wouldn’t be suprised if we see a adric, nyssa, Tegan set next
And then a Tegan, Turlough, Kamelion one soon after
The only ones I don’t see happening any time recently would be Katarina, Sara, Dodo and Mel. Ben and Polly I think will probably be among the last with one 1 complete story and the rest being half or animation
Any news on an actual release date yet
There never is with any b&m product. They arrive anytime in July although around the 20th is most likely. Most stores get them in at different times, and all the products usually get put out in stages.
I thought I could get these on Amazon here in the US...grrrr.
Well they are releasing in July.
Yes you can, their not even out yet if you actually listened to the video, Al sent him a review copy. They should be up for pre - order soon.
Do you mean that the heads are easily removable?
The M4A1 carbines with the ACOGs look very out of place
Yeah they’re leftovers from the Character options Primeval anomaly incursion playset.
M4’s with ACOG scopes? Really? How could they get it THAT wrong... the weapon they were using the L1a1 SLR, the standard issue rifle of the British army of the time.
I'm just glad to have them all. Last two I want are (I know they're different eras, but...) Jamie McCrimmon and Ian Chesterton.
Incorrect UNIT rifles...should be FN Fals ...not USA M16s..good attempt....but no gold star....oh and I know this because as a kid , I had the FN Fal by Airfix, and would fight Yetis with it ..lol..from the web of fear.......nice review but only just come across it....
I just soor all the the new sets on ebay for £50 this worries me
Their not even out yet?
That doesn't mean the price will drop when they are out
Lennon Kelly-James No but still, your B&M will be bound to get something in.
I get the frustration with the guns, it's not just that the gun is wrong. It's from a completely different era. That gun is a modern rifle. Call it a nitpick but you complain about dumb stuff like that all the time.
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