Regular readers will have noted that I have been painting up a platoon of Expeditionary Force’s 54mm World War II Australians and I thought it was about time I did a review of them.

The Expeditionary Force range of figures are widely praised by collectors and hobbyists, primarily for their detailed sculpting and the innovative multi-pose system. Reviewers consistently highlight the high level of detail in capturing uniforms, equipment, and facial features, ensuring historical accuracy, a crucial aspect for any historical miniature. I agree totally.

A significant advantage of these figures is their “multi-pose” capability, offering exceptional versatility. Sets typically include swappable heads, arms, and weapons, enabling a vast array of unique poses and extensive customization.

This feature is particularly valuable for wargamers and diorama builders, allowing them to create realistic, distinct units rather than an army of identical figures.

The figures also have very dynamic and realistic stances, which conveys a strong sense of action and visual appeal.

Furthermore, Expeditionary Force figures are generally scaled to be compatible with other popular 60mm brands like Conte Collectibles, facilitating seamless integration into existing collections, although this is also common criticism because like most figure ranges there is a size creep and they are 60mm and not 54mm like advertised, and so are a little large compared with some ranges. Made from durable, non-phthalate plastic, these figures are robust and safe.

They come unpainted, and require some assembly due to their interchangeable parts. Overall, Expeditionary Force’s 54mm WWII Australian figures stand out for their quality, historical accuracy, and remarkable flexibility in the plastic toy soldier and wargaming market.