Roman Miniatures News Thread

[damianlz]

And if ranged allies are what you need;

Creten Archers

Link: http://www.warlordgames.com/16679/new-cretan-archers/

Commonly deployed as mercenaries, Cretan archers are an iconic part of Greek armies. Despite their fame, almost nothing is known about their appearance or how they fought!

Xenophon mentions their shields (although we are not sure he is talking about the archers), we know they carried Scythian style compound bows. Later depictions in art show a head band, dagger or short sword and a small pouch carried on the chest (maybe for bow strings, thumb rings or other archery equipment).

[rononmaximus]

So many good looking choices ehehe Unfortunately most of them are impossible to find here and ordering online can be expensive... still, saving all these links, thank you!

I've found these the other day and they look great also:
http://wargamesfactory.com/webstore/might-of-rome

[damianlz]

Lol Maximus I'm in Australia, so I know the postage woe :p I'm posting more newer miniatures, the previous threads on here have companies.

One thing - Wargames factory do blow out deals ($9.99 for 48 guys at one point) BUT BUT BUT I need to warn you, especialy with the old Roman figures, they are not the most detailed figures, use them as fillers for your ranks. They can look great but If you want amazing details I need to warn you against those guys

[damianlz]

28mm Greek Slingers

Link: http://www.warlordgames.com/16973/new-greek-slingers/

Those too poor to fight as a hoplite would serve as lightly equipped infantry, usually with a javelin, stones or a sling. Lead shot was often used by the Greeks, which would be carried in small bags. These lead bullets were sometimes inscribed with such messages as “Take this!”

Farmers and shepherds would be capable slingers. When watching your flocks, you have plenty of time to practice with the weapon which can protect your livelihood from predators. This skill was no doubt put to good use against their enemies.

[damianlz]

28mm Greek Psiloi


Link: http://www.warlordgames.com/16976/new-greek-psiloi/


The Lakedaimonians used Helot slaves at Thermopylae and Plataea, although we do not know how they were equipped to fight, we do know that they were dressed in the standard way for shepherds.

Later evidence shows that they were used to harass the enemy with stones and javelins, with only a skin covering one arm to use as a makeshift shield. Greek armies did not use Peltasts at this point, but we think it is quite reasonable to think that helots could be armed in this way.

These could also be used to represent the Macedonians that fought for Xerxes as the only information we have about them is that they were dressed in skins.

These figures come with separate right arms so you can get a lot of variety in large units. Extra arm packs will be made available separately for even more variety.

[damianlz]

28mm Seleucid Comp CMD

Link: http://www.relicminiatures.com/store/ind...&Itemid=53

[Robert Vermaat]

28mm Seleucid Comp CMD

They look great!

[damianlz]

28mm - Warlord Plastic Macedonian Phalangites

Link:http://www.warlordgames.com/17211/new-plastic-macedonian-phalangites/

Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, spent much of his youth as a hostage at Thebes, where he studied under the renowned general Epaminondas, whose reforms were the basis for the phalanx. Phalangites were professional soldiers, and were among the first troops ever to be drilled, thereby allowing them to execute complex manoeuvres well beyond the reach of most other armies.

[damianlz]

Illyrian Light Infantry!

Link: http://www.warlordgames.com/18457/new-mi...el-riders/

Mostly hailing from the mountainous areas of what is now the Balkans, the Illyrians were a large and diverse group analogous with the Celts and Germans. The Illyrians lived to the West of Macedon and were a traditional foe for the Macedonians. Illyrian forces excelled in raiding and would do so either by land or sea, enslaving great numbers.

[damianlz]

Thessalian Skirmishers with Javelins!

Link: http://www.warlordgames.com/18451/new-th...s-javelin/

Whilst famous for their outstanding light cavalry, the Thessalians could also provide a great number of slingers and javelinmen. The hill peoples around the Thessalian Plain would be well versed in the use of slings and javelins from a young age.

[damianlz]

Musketeer Minatures

Link:http://www.musketeer-miniatures.com/

Not new but I think this company, and the Late Roman Period definitely need more love.

[damianlz]

Thracian King Command

Facebook link only http://www.facebook.com/pages/Relic-Mini...6735935944

[Scipio_Africanus]

I particularly like the Seleucid Companions Command, but the others look good too

[rononmaximus]

Those Late Romans looks very good and they indeed have great miniatures in their site.

[Robert Vermaat]

Those Late Romans looks very good

It comes natural to us. :mrgreen: