Perhaps the main reason for the lack of interest in 
flat figures in the UK is the perception that they are 
difficult to get hold of. At one time this was very true. 
Dealing with the mostly German editors was pretty 
daunting, not least because of the language and currency 
problems.

This is no longer the case. Many of the German editors 
speak perfect English and are happy to deal with collectors. 
Indeed, many of them now have their own websites and figures 
can be ordered online, with payment easily made in Euros or 
by credit card.

THE EDITORS
A growing list of all the flats Editors and their contact details. Although not complete, it will give you a good start in finding the flats that you want. You should also look at the links page for details of the Editors' web sites.

CONTACTING THE EDITORS
Whilst many of the Editors speak English, it is polite to address them in their own language. Here we provide some sample letters in German which you can adapt for your own purposes. 

UNDERSTANDING THE CATALOGUES
We have provided here a basic German vocabulary, containing many military terms which you likely to come across in the catalogues.

IDENTIFYING FIGURES
The best clues to identifying figures are the marks on the stands, Here we begin to assemble some valuable information on this subject.