Thanks for the kind words. With respect to Steel Fist Miniatures, we've been around a bit longer and so the advantages of amortization of costs are starting to come through! In terms of period compatibility, Kingsford aims to cover the breadth of armours realistically to be found on the battlefield from 1542 to 1597 or so. Armours tend to be expensive and families will take care of them, so you will find older pieces alongside the more "modern" styles.