Packaging: This box has an excellent illustration on the front cover, and the cardboard backing is a full page of historical information regarding the 101st Airborne. An excellent presentation box!
Headsculpt: A clean, crisp, youthful face with the Airborne Mohawk hairstyle. Like many recent Dragon models, the face is a little bit too friendly. "William" seems to be ready for a wienie roast as opposed to battle stress. However, the face has a lot of human character sculpted onto it.
Articulation: The ultra-articulated Dragon body that everyone else copies!
Outfit: A very nicely done Airborne outfit with pockets and lots of room for weathering and customizing. The helmet has the most realistic outer webbing that has ever been issued on a scale model.
Gear: An excellent rifle with working bolt action. The magazines pop right into the breach. Ready to fire! The grenades are so detailed that they are pretty to look at! The rest of the ammo web belt, canteen, cloth bag, etc. are standard Dragon detail and quality. This set is not "outstanding" by the standards of Dragon; but it has a lot of little pluses that make it an above average Dragon model.
Price: Collectors can buy it from online dealers or Yahoo auctions will have it for $30.-$40. plus shipping, depending on current market forces.
Grade: A
