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Overview

Preiser is a German manufacturer specializing in realistic miniature figures for model railroading and scale modeling in gauges including HO (1:87), N (1:160), Z (1:220), 1:35, 1:25, 1:22.5 (G scale), and 1:32.²⁵ The family-owned company produces detailed, hand-painted and unpainted figures depicting people in various professions and scenes, along with accessories for model builders.²⁶⁷

History

Paul M. Preiser GmbH was founded in 1949 in Germany as a family business focused on miniature figures.² It has maintained its position as a producer of figures across multiple scales for model trains and dioramas.²⁵ The company operates from Steinsfeld and continues traditional production methods.⁶

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
HO Scale Figures (1:87)	Standard model railroad gauge figures	$10 - $50
N Scale Figures (1:160)	Small-scale detailed people	$8 - $40
Z Scale Figures (1:220)	Micro-scale miniatures	$12 - $45
G Scale Figures (1:22.5)	Large garden railroad figures	$20 - $60
1:35 Military Figures	Wargaming and armor model scale	$15 - $55
1:50 Construction Workers	Industrial and architectural models	$18 - $50

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Germany by Paul M. Preiser GmbH in Steinsfeld.²⁶ Production emphasizes detailed, realistic miniature figures, with options for painted and unpainted versions.⁷

Notable Products

Workers Figures 1:50 - Set of detailed worker miniatures for industrial scenes.
Construction Workers 1:50 - Figures depicting construction site personnel.
HO Passengers - Unpainted or painted people for train stations and platforms.
Z Scale Pedestrians - Tiny detailed figures for compact layouts.
G Scale Garden Figures - Larger scale people for outdoor model railroads.

Reputation

Preiser figures are recognized by modelers for their detail and character in various scales.⁷ Enthusiasts value the realism and availability in unpainted form for custom painting.²⁷ Some note the figures require careful handling due to their delicacy.⁷

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