@Midnight_Reaper well, i use the 3 pieces of the first image, they serve me well, for that they are.
Now, the system and the mechanics of the game are made for a fast gameplay, and map and combat are more a -ww2 in europe- theme or abstraction, instant of a true 100% historical simulation.
Yes, random dice can by a problem some times, but rock-paper-scissors system can minimice the dice factor. And there are some post-production official optional rules and ideas, i find in the forums, to engance gameplay.
Wen i playtest all options, i can put here, if you want to know, my full opinion on the game.
FMG, HBG, OOB Pieces Comparison
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@wittmann:
I spent 30 mins on the site and put stuff in my basket, only to have to leave for work!
I have the German expansion set(kindly sent without import tax to pay). Will order the Axis Minors and 12 Japanese singles(no ships).
I would order the Allied set, but they are half US, half UK and I really want UK units. I find I do not run out of American ones.
I know a UK expansion lpack is due out later, but If I can get them dispatched cheaply, wanted some now.I am unaware of the Table Tactics game of which you spoke.
They made custom sets similar to Xeno games pieces back when all of the vehicle units were the same. They did an additional run of pieces in the new edition colors  after revised came out. They eventually stopped making pieces for Axis & Allies and started thier own tactical game called “Engage” which is also oit of print I believe.
The market for these pieces is pretty limited now. However at one time they had a line-up that expanded Classic for WWII and WWI along with several different pieces for modern warfare. You can see what they used to carry here.
http://fairplaygames.com/gamedisplay.asp?gameid=5039&SERIES=1
Hope this helps.
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I’m remembering the days when Table Tactics was the top of the line expansion for Axis and Allies. When '14 was announced i went crazy trying to find the WW1 pieces. I’m still looking.