I also returned from Sheffield with my first samples of Fantassin figures. And I must agree with GrahamE in that they are good and I for one will certainly be buying more.
I bought only examples mostly from their later figures, these being "Marie Liouse" marching (FF29) and ommand packs (FF22 & FF9). Also the Italian fusiliers (AN1) and Barclay De Tolly (RN71).
I was particularly impressed by the Italians, full of atmosphere as they appear to be rushing forward with there muskets over their shoulders. Detail pretty good. They should look pretty reasonable with a black undercoat and shading applied. I don't think they have enough detail to use washes on. The "Marie Liouse" are good also - bit more restained. I have to say the earlier FF9 command pack is not as good as the later FF22 command pack, but still not bad.
As to Barclay De Tolly - not bad. You get a general figure with a receeding hairline waving his hat. The general accompanying him ain't bad either. The horses however I'm not sure about.They are certainly big enough for the mounted generals riding them However although the rearquarters are reasonably executed, as is the head. The muscles on the forequarters seem badly defined and too large. Resulting in a slightly mis-shapen look.
Nice to see a GDB game on show as well. Not sure who was playing it or in actual fact if it was a re-fight or a fictional scenario but things seemed to be happening in contrast to a lot of the display games.
Shaun