Figurine English Pirates (18 century) 1:72

The 1/72 scale ORION figurines, often called "little soldiers," are plastic miniatures mainly representing military characters from different historical periods.

Produced by the brand Orion, these figurines are known for their extensive catalog covering notably World War II, the Vietnam War, and other modern and contemporary conflicts.

At 1/72 scale, each figurine measures about 25 mm, allowing for the representation of complete groups of soldiers while maintaining a reduced footprint.

The boxes generally contain several dozen figurines with different poses (combat, marching, shooting, commanding), which facilitates the creation of realistic scenes.

The ORION figurines are made of flexible plastic and are sold unpainted. They often require light preparation (trimming) before painting to achieve a more detailed finish. Their level of detail is considered adequate for this scale, with sufficient details for modeling enthusiasts.

These miniatures are mainly used for dioramas, military models, or strategy games.

They can accompany vehicles, tanks, or planes to recreate coherent historical scenes.

Their diversity and affordable price make them a popular option for enriching a collection or building miniature armies.

The ORION figurines have several characteristics that clearly distinguish them in the world of 1/72 scale little soldiers:

1. A very wide historical specialization

ORION offers a very extensive range of historical periods, ranging from antiquity to contemporary conflicts (World War II, Vietnam, modern armies).

👉 This diversity allows for the creation of varied and coherent scenes, often focused on specific units (infantry, tank crews, special forces).

2. Highly specialized sets (crews, specific units)

Unlike some generalist brands, ORION stands out with:

• Boxes dedicated to specific roles (tank crews, artillery, command)
• Units rarely offered elsewhere
  👉 Example: Soviet tankers, Panzer crews, Vietnam troops.

3. Wide variety of poses and rich compositions

• Several dozen figurines per box
• High number of different poses (up to 20+)
  👉 This allows for the creation of very dynamic and realistic scenes, especially for dioramas.

4. Materials and design

• Figurines made of injected plastic
• Sold unpainted and unassembled
• Neutral color for easy customization
  👉 Plastic is easy to work with (trimming, painting, weathering).

5. Diorama and wargame orientation

The ORION figurines are designed to:

• accompany vehicles (tanks, trucks, planes)
• create precise and compact historical scenes
  👉 Their 1/72 scale makes them compatible with most military models.

6. Good quality/price ratio

• Generally affordable price
• Generous content in boxes
  👉 Ideal for quickly assembling complete units or expanding a collection.