Plastic Platoon Sioux Indians, today, Mikhail Glikin showcased today on Facebook his future production of Sioux Indians. The set of six figures should be out in September. they will be a companion to Plastic Platoon’s cavalry. Since many of our readers do not have Facebook we have decided to share here.
Plastic Platoon Sioux Indians Photos
The fourth pose is the most interesting pose of the group. It is a Sioux Indian chief with a pistol and saber. While I have seen and had in my collection Indians with pistols. this is the first time I have seen a plastic Indian with a saber.
Final Thoughts
if the production figures can keep even half the level of detail that are on those masters, they will be beautiful figures.
The detail on these figures is amazing. An example is the Co;t cap and ball pistol you pointed out. Another is the rifle you referred to as a Winchester, which actually looks more like a Henry Repeater (Henry was purchased by Oliver Winchester and became the basis of the 1866 Yellow Boy) The Henry was popular among the Plains Indians, and evidence of their use (in the for of spent cartridges)at Little Big Horn was overwhelming. I don’t know enough about Indian garb to comment on the rest of their appearance, but if he did as much research on the clothing, head gear, etc. as he apparently did on the weapons, then they must be extremely accurate. I don’t collect Plains Indians, but these guys are very tempting.
Stick to mouth is a “Whistle”.
I consider PP figures mini statues in plastic .Not quite toy soldiers as per say.The price is way above most vintage figures worldwide per figure.
the detail is impressive well done .The indians come better than US cavalry that went off historical correct unfortunately .The depiction of Henry repeater rifle is correct and indians were armed with it in some quantities as well pistols/Revolvers in many actions.
To those can afford the best .To most ho will not by then i understand perfect .
My thoughts.
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Yes, these guys are beautiful – as are the 7th Cavalry figures; love the dynamic poses in both sets. I wonder if the “stick” in the one figure’s mouth is actually a whistle? It would make more sense; I know they used whistles in rituals (particularly the “Sun Dance”) but don’t recall ever reading them using them in combat – though I could see their usefulness in signaling others (that is if the fighting was ever that organized) or just for mere psychological value. Something neat to research.
Just to add; I liked the 7th Cavalry poses, too. I didn’t mind the uniform discrepancies called out by others so much as all accounts state there were a lot of liberties taken with the uniform regulations out in the field. Evan Connell and other sources mention a sutler who sold straw hats to the troopers at the Powder River before they separated from the main column. This series tempts me to break my “ceiling” for what I’m willing to pay for toy soldiers. As Erwin has aptly stated these are really more tiny plastic works of art for display, rather than toys to be played with. It won’t stop me from setting them up with my other guys, though.
Am I the only one who gets tired of indian chief poses with full headdresses? I always understood those to be reserved for very important leaders and of more ceremonial than practical use but perhaps I am mistaken. My brother and I have supported Plastic Platoon and have at least one of every set they’ve made but they do have a habit of putting at least one or two poses in each set which are only marginally useful at best (Vietnam American GI with an Ak-47, the British soldier fighting hand to hand with the machete and trench tool are just a couple examples but there are others). This set, by my eye, has two such poses: the indian with the whistle/pipe and the chief with the saber. The chief is particularly egregious due to the saber. I thought these figures were supposed to represent Little Bighorn era indians but, as far as I know, Custer’s men no longer carried sabers at the time of the battle. I’m not sure where a chief would get a saber from and doubt prideful tribal leaders would willingly fight with one. Perhaps someone who has a better knowledge of the era can give some insight as I am by no means an expert on the period.
If I could chip in. The Battle of the Rosebud took place on June 17th.1876.
It was a win for the warriors who managed to drive of the US troops and in doing so acquired much ammunition and possibly sabres.
There’s your chief with sabres.
As to the bone whistle this is spot on as there are many written examples of the use. Just think how frightening it must have been for the troopers with the harsh war cries and the eerie noise of the whistles.
Fabulous set of figures though I certainly wouldn’t have added the clubbing figure with an old trade musket. So wrong.
Henry repeater is spot on.
With the warrior with the bow is that a bird on his head.
Is he meant to be Crazy Horse. If so great study.
Cheers
Alan
Thanks Alan, I thought I remembered whistles being used but didn’t want to venture positively without looking it up – which I didn’t take time to do.
Alex, the American GI with the AK-47 isn’t that far off. I personally knew several GIs who preferred the AK over the M-16 because of it’s higher caliber and stopping power. Ammunition wasn’t a problem as they resupplied themselves from folks who didn’t need theirs anymore. My dad was one who used an AK for his personal weapon as his assigned weapon was an M-60. A side note, when he was getting “short” he tried to send it to me but that was about the time the Army cracked down on such things. So, a US troop firing an AK isn’t unheard of. Considering the price of PP figures I would envy the fellow who could afford enough of their figure sets to have that pose be a problem; but one (or even two) in my mind liven up a scene.
I think the same thing applies with the headdress and musket. If I were to swallow hard and manage to buy these sets I believe they would truly stand out among my other figures and definitely bring a scene to life.
Thanks for the comments guys and you bring up excellent points. The Plastic Platoon figures really are amazing. I splurged and picked up two sets of each of the World War II figure sets that he has released and they haven’t disappointed. I know they are prohibitively expensive which keeps many collectors away but these figures really are amazing. I especially like the color that he cast the British infantry in. My brother has been hoping he might make a set of ARVN Rangers for his Vietnam line since they saw action and fought commendably in the Battle of Hue. It would certainly be a nice set to see produced as both he and I were disappointed in the Mars ARVN.
Thanks again,
Alex
I like add that even so the prices are insane in PP they do have a high demand still
Resently two sellers of ebay list then x Bid option in ebay and they actually sold well , in one lot x way over price w 6 bidders.It tell me that there potential buyers and over half then are European. This Ebay made PP produce more.
So definitely they sale very good and have demand plus price had not stop plenty of buying then.
Yes, that ” stick” is a bone whistle and yes warriors blew on it going into a fight. And somewhere in one of my Little Big Horn battle books there is a reference to a brave with a saber. at the fight. And yes they still had black powder muskets and rifles and that is a terrific sculpt of a ACW cap ‘n ball black powder .44 Army Colt.
Sorry Mike. With the warrior with the musket I keep seeing my Marx 6inch frontiersman or my CanDo Davy from the Alamo both swinging their muskets or long rifles.
Just me.
Cheers
Alan
I recall reading a book once that stated that US Army sabers were considered coveted trophies by the plains tribes. They were acquired through battle, and also as gifts at peace conferences and through trade. Alex had his doubts that a prideful Chieftain would willingly use one. He would eagerly do so, in fact, and consider it a status symbol.
As well, the Comanche tribe made deadly war lances using the blade of Mexican or American sabers attached to yucca stalks.
Young Little Wolf ( Northern Cheyenne) carried a blue/red saber into the battle of the Little Bighorn in which he lost it during the latter stages of the fighting. Also Bone whistles were most definitely used and carried by warriors into battle. Great details in this set. Love it !!! Also , many important chiefs and leaders wore the whole headdress into battle. Hope this helps!!! Just hope PP do more than just the one set of braves and cavalry.
The sculpting of these latest Native American figures is amazing! I bought almost all of their Vietnam range and am painting them now. The price is fine…but some of the latest figures are made of extremely soft plastic/vinyl..which I find to be quite fragile…my only criticism.