Dragon Models Ltd "Saving Private Ryan" 1/6th scale World War II 12-inch Figures Preview

Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic war film set during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. It was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Noted for its graphic and realistic portrayal of war, the film is especially notable for the intensity of its opening 27 minutes, which depicts the Omaha Beach assault of June 6, 1944. Afterwards, it follows Tom Hanks as U.S. Army RANGERS Captain John H. Miller and seven other men (Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Giovanni Ribisi, Adam Goldberg, and Jeremy Davies) as they search for a paratrooper, Private First Class James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), who is the last-surviving brother of four servicemen.

No one company has ever managed to produce and release all members of Captain John Miller's squad. There have been three Millers already (one by Hasbro, one by Dragon and one by DiD - pictures HERE) but the rest of the squad have not really been dealt with. That is about to change. It looks like Dragon Models Limited intends to release all the members of the "Saving Private Ryan" squad. Well, almost all anyway. So far six 12-inch figures have been previewed (some have already been released) but there's still no sight of the rest of the squad.

The cast of "Saving Private Ryan": Tom Hanks as Captain John H. Miller


Dragon Models Limited (DML) U.S. ARMY 2nd Ranger Battalion "Mill" (Captain) as seen in France circa 1944 comes with: M1 helmet, M1941 field jacket, GI wool shirt, M1943 trousers, M1938 dismounted leggings, Service shoes with sand grain effect, M1942 first aid pouch, M43 shovel with cover, M1916 cal.45 holster, M1910 canteen (metal) with cover, Ranger Assault vest, Thompson magazines pouch, WWII Ranger Scrolls insignia, Thompson M1928 submachine gun, 20-round Thompson magazines x 3, 30-round Thompson magazines x 3, M1911A1 .45 calibre pistol (type 2), M1911A1 .45 calibre magazine (II) x 2, NEO 3 body, 2 pairs of hands, New "life-like" character head, Clear stand mount.

Tom Sizemore as Technical Sergeant Mike Horvath

Dragon Models Limited (DML) "Mickey" (Sergeant) - US Ranger Sergeant, 2nd Ranger Battalion, France 1944 comes with M1 Helmet, US Winter Combat Jacket (aka "Tanker Jacket"), GI Wool Shirt, M1943 Trousers, M1938 Dismounted Leggings, Service Shoes. Equipment: M1923 Twin Ammo Pouch, M1 Carbine .30 cal Twin-Magazine Pocket, M1936 Pistol Belt, M1928 Haversack, Wire cutters with Pouch, M1942 First Aid Pouch, M43 Shovel with Cover, M1916 cal.45 Holster, M1910 Canteen (Metal) with Cover, Meat Can Pouch. Insignia: WWII Ranger Scrolls, Staff Sergeant. Weapon: M1 Carbine Rifle, M1 Carbine Magazine x 2, M1911A1 .45 calibre Pistol, M1911A1 .45 calibre Magazine x 2. NEO 3 Body, Men Hands Two (2) Pairs, Life-Like Character Head, Clear Stand Mount

Edward Burns as Private First Class Richard Reiben, an automatic rifleman

Dragon Models Limited (DML) "Richie" (Private 1st Class) - U.S. Ranger BAR Gunner, 2nd Ranger Battalion, France 1944 comes with M1C Helmet, US Helmet Scrim Netting, M1941 Field Jacket, GI Wool Shirt, GI Wool Trousers, M1938 Dismounted leggings, Service Shoes, M1937 BAR Ammunition Belt, M1928 Haversack, M1942 First Aid Pouch, M43 Shovel (Moveable), M1910 Canteen Cover, M43 Entrenching Tool Cover, Meat Can Pouch, Water Bottle (Metal). Insignia: WWII Ranger Scrolls, Private First Class. Weapon: Browing Automatic Ritle (BAR), Magazines for Browning Automatic Rifle. NEO 3 Body, Men Hands Two (2) Sets, Life-Like Character Head, Clear Stand Mount

Barry Pepper as Private Daniel Jackson, a marksman

Dragon Models Limited (DML) "Danny" (Private 1st Class) - U.S. Army Sniper, 2nd Ranger Battalion, France 1944 comes with M1 Helmet, M1941 Jacket, GI Wool Shirt, M1943 Trousers, M1938 Dismounted Leggings, Service Shoes, M1923 Cartridge Belt, M1942 First Aid Pouch, M43 Shovel, M1916 cal.45 Holster, M43 Entrenching Tool Cover, Ranger Assault Vest, M1903A4 Sniper Scope Container, M1910 Canteen (Water Bottle) Metal. Insignia: WWII Ranger Scrolls. Weapon: M1903A4 Sniper Rifle, Scopes - Two versions!, cal.30 M2 Ammunition, M1911A1 .45 calibre Pistol with Magazine. NEO 3 Body, Men Hands - Two pairs! New Character Head - Life-Like! Clear Stand Mount

Check out DiD's version HERE - WWII 2nd Ranger Marksman "Private Daniel"

Vin Diesel as Private First Class Adrian Caparzo

Dragon Models Limited (DML) "Cappy" (Private 1st Class) - U.S. Ranger, 2nd Ranger Battalion, France 1944 comes with M1 Helmet, M1941 Field Jacket, G1 Wool shirt, M1943 Trousers, M1938 Dismounted Leggings, Service Shoes with sand grain effect. Equipment: M1923 Cartridge Belt, M1928 Haversack, Gas Detection Brassard, M1942 First Aid Pouch, M43 Shovel, M5 Army Assualt Gasmask Bag, Inflated M1926 US Navy Lifebelt, M1910 Canteen Cover, M43 Entrenching Tool Cover, Meat Can Pouch, Black Waterproof Cover, M1910 Canteen (Water Bottle) Metal. Insignia: WWII Ranger Scrolls, Private First Class. Weapon: M1 Garand Rifle, M1 Garand Magazine x 6. Others: NEO 3 Body, Men Hands x 2 Pairs, Life-Like Character Head, Clear Stand Mount

Matt Damon as Private First Class James Francis Ryan, a paratrooper

Dragon Models Limited (DML) "Jim" (Private 1st Class) - U.S. Paratrooper w/Bazooka, 101st Airborne Division, France 1944. Uniform: M1C Helmet, US Helmet Scrim Netting, M1942 Parachutist Uniform Jacket, GI Wool Shirt, M1942 Parachutist Uniform Trousers, Corcoran Jump Boots. Equipment: M1936 Pistol Belt, M1936 Suspenders, M43 Shovel, M1910 Canteen (Metal), M1910 Canteen Cover, M43 Entrenching Tool Cover, M1 Rigger Pouch x 3, M6 Scabbard. Insignia: 101st Airborne Division Patch, Private First Class. Weapon: MKII A1 Fragmentation Grenade, Caliber.30, M1 Garand Magazine x 6, M1 Garand Rifle, M6 A1 Hollow Change Rocket x 2, M3 Fighting Knife, 2.36 Inch Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher M1A1. NEO 3 Body, Men Hands Two (2) Sets, Life-Like Character Head, Clear Stand Mount

Check out my 1/6th scale kitbash of a Matt Damon as Private First Class James Francis Ryan 12-inch figure HERE :)

Missing from the line-up: Adam Goldberg as Private Stanley "Fish" Mellish, a rifleman; Giovanni Ribisi as Technician Fourth Grade Irwin Wade, a medic AND Jeremy Davies as Technician Fifth Grade Timothy E. Upham, a cartographer.

You can pre-order Miller now at TFH :) The others are already in for taking orders

BigBadToyStore.com is selling the whole set of Dragon Models Limited "Saving Private Ryan" 1/6th scale 12-inch figures at USD499.99 - check it out HERE!