This vexes me terribly...

[abu iskander]

Gladiators!

A (basically) finished project for once.  While I've ordered a few more specimens of charismatic megafauna to add spice to the arena, as well as two chariots, I'm ready to check the box and move back to my more strictly military projects.  WWI skirmish, and AWI, for example...

In the meantime I present Ludus Alexandrus.

First, the noxii:



Then the venatores and the beasts of the arena:



Arena officials and spectators:





Exotic weapons:





The ludicrously effeminate (by the standards of the day) retiarii:



Heavy types:



Are you not amused:



Champions:



The lot of them, including a good number not featured above:

[fastolfrus]

Have you built an arena for them to inhabit?

[Captain Blood]

What a great collection 

[LeadAsbestos]

 

Great project!

[Wolf 359]

 Great work.....!!!!!

[abu iskander]

Thanks gentlemen.

Bezzo, I'm afraid they are not for sale. I would have a very upset 6 year old son at home if they disappeared.  I wish I had the time or I would offer to paint some on commission.

Cheers.

[LeadAsbestos]

My boy is 7 and our gladiators are definately his favorite part of my collection. Glad to hear we aren't the only ones.

Hearing him explain what the proper equipment for a retiarius was to his 2nd grade teacher was a proud moment for me!

Have you seen this?:
http://www.amazon.com/You-Wouldnt-Want-Roman-Gladiator/dp/0531162044/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314665354&sr=8-1

Great book!