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Battle of Crete: German Paratrooper Premium Format Figure
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Product Summary
Sideshow Exclusive 
The Sideshow Exclusive version of the Battle of Crete: German Paratrooper Premium Format Figure includes a unique feature available nowhere else: Additional switch-out head with side cap for alternate display
The Battle of Crete: German Paratrooper Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale museum quality piece, detailing the unique uniform and gear of the Airborne soldiers of the Second World War. Each piece is individually painted and finished with its own unique quality and detail, the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. Outfitted in an incredibly detailed reproduction of a German Paratrooper uniform with detailed accessories and standing over 21 inches high, the Battle of Crete: German Paratrooper Premium Format Figure is an outstanding addition to any display and is a detailed exploration of both the ALLIED and AXIS Airborne and Paratrooper forces of World War II.
Product Specifications
- Product Type:
- Premium Format Figure
- Product Size:
- 21.5" H (546.1mm) x 9" W (228.6mm) x 8" D (203.2mm)*
- Product Weight:
- 10.00 lbs (4.54 kg)*
- Box Size:
- 24.00" H (609.6mm) x 11.00" W (279.4mm) x 10.00" L (254mm)*
- Est. Shipping Weight:
- 10.00 lbs (4.54 kg)*
- Dimensional Weight (DIM):
- 13 lbs *
- Int'l Dimensional Weight (DIM):
- 22 lbs *
* Product size and weight are approximate values. Est. Ship Weight is an estimated value for U.S. shipping calculated by item, box and shipping materials. US shipping costs may be estimated in DIM weight if oversized warning appears above. click here for additional information. International shipping costs are only based on dimensional weight, click here for more information.
Artists:
- Andy Bergnoltz
- Heath Hammond
- Greg Mowry of Geppetto Production
- The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team
Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles
Series content, product specifications, release dates and pricing are subject to change.
Product Backstory
On the morning of May 20, 1941, World War II was well underway, threatening innumerable lives as Hitler's Third Reich invaded country after country. As Greek and Allied troops defended the isle of Crete, Nazi Germany launched a massive airborne paratrooper assault on the island. Unprepared for such an invasion, the Allied commanders lost control of their main airfield, and German troops flooded the island in an ongoing battle that would last for ten days, ultimately ending in the loss of Crete to German forces despite staggering losses in their own ranks.In the end, the Battle of Crete would be marked a failure by both sides. The great number of casualties to the Germans was considered too great to risk another large-scale airborne attack, and the Allied forces would count the island among the fallen territories. Even so, the Allies' admiration for Germany's planning and execution of the airborne trooper invasion lead to significant advancements in their own paratrooper divisions. As World War II waged on, the lessons of Crete would resonate with both Germany and the Allied forces.
Product Reviews
Recommended!
As an avid collector of Third Reich militaria i can say that this is a truly well made example of a Fallshirmsjager soldier. The details are astounding and even the Luftwaffe belt buckle was done the right way. The skin on the face was also very well made and looked really authentic
Posted on Dec 23, 2012 5:57pm



































