The Victrix plastics are imo the best historical plastic sets. Certainly better than Fireforge, Conquest and Gripping Beasts.
The Victrix plastics are imo the best historical plastic sets. Imo better than Perry HYW/WotR.
I wonder what their first sets could be. Normans, Vikings and Saxons are already available, but I am certain Victrix could do better.
Shame if they're going to do more Vikings etc, although I'm sure they'll be better than what's on offer in plastic at the moment.
If it was me, I'd start at the early end of the period - nobody does Arthurian / Picts / Irish / Early Saxons etc from the post-Roman invasion era in plastic (apart from the somewhat unlovely GB Late Romans I suppose, which could be pressed into service as Romano-British infantry). That would seem to be a quite popular niche Victrix could do well in. They've done Republican Romans and recently their superb Imperial Romans. It would be logical to move onto Late Romans and then the C5th and C6th centuries. Franks, Carolingians, Avars, et al. More late period Vikings and Saxons would be slightly disappointing in some ways. But it will be fascinating to see :)
Totally agree with that.
I really don't agree with that though ;)
Shame if they're going to do more Vikings etc, although I'm sure they'll be better than what's on offer in plastic at the moment.
If it was me, I'd start at the early end of the period - nobody does Arthurian / Picts / Irish / Early Saxons etc from the post-Roman invasion era in plastic (apart from the somewhat unlovely GB Late Romans I suppose, which could be pressed into service as Romano-British infantry). That would seem to be a quite popular niche Victrix could do well in. They've done Republican Romans and recently their superb Imperial Romans. It would be logical to move onto Late Romans and then the C5th and C6th centuries. Franks, Carolingians, Avars, et al. More late period Vikings and Saxons would be slightly disappointing in some ways. But it will be fascinating to see :)
Absolutely agree! I can at least name 10 companies all making 'Viking' figures, and lets' be fair and saying that a Late Saxon or Anglo Danish figure isn't all that different. Normans, while certainly fascinating, are also a bit 'boring' and like the Vikings available from umpteen manufacturers . But indeed, everyone seems to shy away from Later (Gallo) Romans or Franks, Merovingians (or the slightly later Carolingians) Frisians, Huns, Avars, Burgundians etc. while that is one of the most fascinating periods ever with an enormous potential in figures. And then I haven't even touched on what is called 'the Celtic Fringe'
And while we are walking backward in time- and I know this will probably never happen- how about a generic set of Northern European Bronze age figures to complement that wonderful but alas limited, Foundry range? A good mix of warriors and light troops. Perhaps even some chariots in a separate box? Put me down for 5-6 boxes. Cuchullain here I come! :)
Had my reply of Victrix earlier today. They are keeping details under wraps for now.
Victrix plastic Napoleonic have a "short legs, long torso" problem IMHO… From what I saw of their Ancient offering, the problem seems to be resolved. Let’s hope their Dark Ages figures won’t have the same issues as their Napoleonic figures :?
Napoleonics were the first plastic figures that Victrix released, back in the day. It took quite a while until they got their first Ancients (the Greek sets) out.
I must admit that I have never bought any Victrix figures, but if they are going to do Normans I could be interested - I still haven't managed to convince myself to by the Conquest versions (the infantry sets seems rather limited when it comes to variety).
It seems that Victrix at Salute didn't preview their upcoming Dark Ages set? Did someone talked to them at Salute?
I don't think they have anything to show, yet, probably still at the planning/designing stage.
I'm sure they will be lovely, but it does feel like Vikings and Normans have been well and truly done in both plastic and metal. What is a shame is I think there are so many other possibilities that don't get done or done nearly as much, Byzantines, Franks, Lombards, Spanish, Welsh, Scots, pretty everything in Eastern Europe of the time.
As I said, I'm sure what Victrix do will be great, but there has to be a point at which diminishing returns kick in regardless of quality of Viking.
I overheard a conversation at Salute at the Victrix stall . They said that Vikings Saxons and Normans are the first releases in the range.
I think people keep buying Vikings. Yes, they’re insanely overdone. But the others you mentioned maybe only appeal to those who are doing this period, but almost anyone will buy a Viking...
But they are not overdone in plastics are they? Gripping Beast do a fairly mediocre set and there's the very bad Wargames Foundry stuff that Warlord are now selling. So Victrix offering some decent plastics (assuming they are up to the standard of their Romans) will certainly turn a few heads. Vikings may be insanely overdone, but they have not yet been done well and cheaply. If Victrix can do that, they will gain loads more customers.
...and there's the very bad WargamesFoundryFactory stuff that Warlord are now selling.
I like the the Wargames Factory stuff, The War of the Spanish Succession are fine figures.
It will be interesting to see what Victrix does with the dark ages. Although Gripping Beast's initial release of Hirdmen and Thegns was pretty good at the time, I have to agree that all their subsequent releases have been mediocre. I regard the Arab, Late Roman, and dark ages warrior boxes as lost opportunities. Apparently, they are willing to spend the money to produce the sprue, but aren't interested in spending money or time in a thoughtful design. Evidence to me is that Victrix does put a lot of effort in the design of their plastic boxes.GB's Arab cavalry sets are really rather fantastic in terms of bits and poseability, but somehow always get overlooked in this discussion. Downhill from there though. Victrix has a fair number of lesser episoses, like the four sets of Greek armoured hoplites which share 90% of their contents, or the later phalangites/hypaspists that are severely lacking in options, or the new Greek light cav reusing the non-mixable heavy cav horses, but at least the sculpt quality seems to improve generally.
Thinking ahead, how will Victrix scale up with Footsore and Colin Patten sculpts I wonder?
I think Footsore and Patten go well together and own both, so I'm hoping Victrix will fit in fine.
Yep, I'm in the same boat. I've got a warband of Patten/Saxon Normans and I'd like to expand on that but I can't bring myself to accept Conquest as a viable option.
How do the Victrix minis scale in general?
I have their Macedonians. Compared with Warlords and Aventine Macedonians, they are big 28s.Compared to Warlord Games metal or plastic Macedonians? I only have the Victrix plastic Greek hoplites, but those mix in very well with Warlord's plastic Macedonians.
Compared to Warlord Games metal or plastic Macedonians? I only have the Victrix plastic Greek hoplites, but those mix in very well with Warlord's plastic Macedonians.
I have only built figures from their ancient Greek line (armoured/unarmoured hoplites, skirmishers w javelins/slings/bows) which are all from the same range and period of production, so I don't know how they might vary. (With digital sculpts I'd imagine they're pretty consistent.)
They're slightly less bulky than the Warlord figures though, and also mix in rather well with Perry Agincourt plastics to give another comparision (though again, I can speak only for the aforementioned Greeks.)
I like the the Wargames Factory stuff, The War of the Spanish Succession are fine figures.
Wouldn't that be something!! I won't be holding my breath though.
When it comes to the later Dark Ages manufacturers shy away from any armies other than Viking, Saxon and Norman. It gets a bit boring after a while. Once Victrix releases theirs the markets going to be pretty saturated. I'll get a box or two of the Victrix releases, but that will be me done with collecting Late Dark Ages until someone brings out figures for a different army of the period.
Anything else you'd like to see in plastic Siegfried other than Early Dark Age?
I've already thought that more plastic American War of Independence by the Perry's would be great and Biblical would be cool!
Anything else you'd like to see in plastic Siegfried other than Early Dark Age?
I've already thought that more plastic American War of Independence by the Perry's would be great and Biblical would be cool!
Those sound like some really interesting box sets, @cram! I am sure they'd be great for kitbashing, especially if the Perrys turn out to release a plastic set of Afghan tribesmen. Let's keep our fingers crossed for that one!
I personally would love it if the Perry twins dared to venture once more into the Elizabethan period. I know they have a line of 40mm Border Reivers models, but I think it would be great if they expanded that to some 28mm metal and plastic ranges. I would buy the heck out of those sets! :D
Also, a nice plastic range for the English Civil War or the Thirty Years' War would be awesome too! It's incredible that the English Civil War, being one of the most popular periods amongst wargamers, doesn't have any plastic sets other than those mediocre Warlord boxes. Again, from an economic point of view, I think that if the Perrys released something of the sort, they would find a great demand for it. I for one would certainly buy quite a few of those.
Hell I wish someone would do Welsh and Scots in metal let alone plastic!!
Crusader makes a small range of Scots in metal:
http://www.crusaderminiatures.com/list.php?cat=4&sub=48&page=1
" DARK AGES
We have been asked many times why Victrix has chosen to create a Dark Age range when there are so many other manufacturers that already have extensive ranges of Vikings, Saxons, Normans etc established in the wargames market.
This is very true but the way our design team have developed over the past 2 years we really believe we can add a new positive twist to this very popular period. We should have the first Viking renders ready to show in about a week. These are based on the concept sketches illustrated below this text.
Attention to detail such as natural body positions, fabric textures, the way hair looks and hangs, the character in the faces and may other details is what we will focus on to make sure our Dark Age range really stands out. Of course they will also look terrifying.
Initial work has stated on The Vikings and initial thoughts are a set of between 48-56 figures. This would comprise both armoured and unarmoured warriors plus command figures to include nobles, standard bearers, musicians, bersekers and champion figures. Again the command frame would include lots of head, weapon, arm options.
LittleBigMenStudios have committed to producing an extensive range of shield transfers and banners. "
Footsore as well.
Well, Stephen Hales told me in their Facebook that after their experience with the Celtic chariots, the chaps at Victrix are willing to explore the possibility of starting a range of Egyptian and Hittite chariots. Keep your fingers crossed it comes to fruition
Well, Stephen Hales told me in their Facebook that after their experience with the Celtic chariots, the chaps at Victrix are willing to explore the possibility of starting a range of Egyptian and Hittite chariots. Keep your fingers crossed it comes to fruition!
So the Dark Age is looming. Our first render is a Viking Bondi warrior. At present the plan is for the main sprue to contain 4 unarmoured warriors and 4 armoured warriors. Currently we are taking a fluid approach to the command frame so no news on this at present.
Yes, they do look good.
But not those shields.
Keep the shields plain and unadorned so that the design can be varied and not every sodding figure has the same sodding shield design.
And no, I shouldn't have to go and buy replacement shields either.
And this is just one body and two heads combinations. According Stephen Hales there will be another three bodies plus several more heads variants, in the final product.
Very promising! :-* :-*
I don't own any Victrix stuff......yet. How big are their figures, will they fit in ok size wise with Footsore stuff for example, anybody know?
All other Victrix mini's are plain and have an extensive LBM decal / transfer range. So I think the shield design is only for making the render even more beautiful!
Luckily for me Vikings are first; it would have been Normans and my finances would have been pressed to keep up!
Ahha, we finally have the second render of an unarmoured Viking for our forthcoming Dark Age range.
Before we get a deluge of messages/posts asking why are we not doing armoured Vikings, well we are going to do armoured Vikings. The set will contain both unarmoured and armoured figures plus a yet to be decided command element.
Speaking with the designer in chief yesterday we touched on potentially using this set as a basis for creating a Rus set by changing elements such as shields and helmets. More on this in the future.
This is Bondi figure 2. He is un-armoured and has a choice of weapons and alternative shield arms and heads. He has a great dynamic pose but will also rank up well.
Rus, why? I don't see any baggy trousers, here. :?
Thanks for the reminder, I hadn't checked in with the progress for some time. The few finished figures certainly look promising, with poses that work well for swords, axes, spears and some two-handed axes too of course. A fair amount of variation in helmets and a lot of properly hairy heads. Sadly, they have continued with the same chainmail design they used previously; horizontally a row of holes, overlapping vertically. If ever decent chainmail should be possible, I had hoped it would be in digital sculpts, especially for a chainmail-heavy period like the dark ages. They'll look great from a distance but just wrong up close.
A further quick update:
The 3rd armoured viking figures is now finished and the final 4th figure is underway...
From the facebook page:-
These are 10th to 11th Century Saxons so the Gambeson is not out of place. Earlier Saxons will come at a later date.
I personally like the fact that they've included a couple of bodies with gambesons. They will be very useful for kitbashing.
Does that mean that they'll be doing an Early Saxon box set after they've finished working on these ones?
Wow :-*
All looking very exciting!
Plenty to look forward to in the future with an Arthurian range planned, and I'm pretty sure I was told in conversation a while back that Late Roman and Arabs are also in the pipeline!
Can't be doing with the half arms - that's disappointing :(
I've never had a problem with shoulder joints, not even on the unclad Perry Zulus, so I really wish they'd just gone the orthodox route with these and done whole separate arms... But we shall see how they work out in practice.
Can't be doing with the half arms - that's disappointing :(
As said, they severely limit the kit-bashing potential with other manufacturers and sets, and even what you can to with the figures within the set itself. Couldn't get on with the Conquest figures because of that - although these look to be way better figures. The Conquest archers in particular were extremely crudely done with some very weird poses and stances as a result.
Against that, eight figures and a good variety of heads arms and accoutrements on the frame is pretty generous compared to some recent cheapskate offerings from Gripping Beast and Fireforge, so well done for that Victrix. Not quite Perry standards of generosity with as many as 14 different bodies in some recent sets. But then we have yet to see what's on the command frame for this set.
I'm sure I'll get a box anyway. But speaking as someone who has done a huge amount of modelling and kit-bashing with 28mm 'historical' plastics over the last few years, I've never had a problem with shoulder joints, not even on the unclad Perry Zulus, so I really wish they'd just gone the orthodox route with these and done whole separate arms... But we shall see how they work out in practice.
I do also like the fact that they've included some differently sized shields. That's a nice touch. I doubt dark age shields were all exactly uniform in size.
I don't like the mail: it looks like spaced out washers or scale armor, though tidier than a certain GW figure.
I agree that the chainmail is the weakest part of the mini, but overall these are imo the best plastic mini's for Vikings / Saxons yet.
It's the same chainmail as used on the EIR Auxiliaries and when painted it looks good.
That's probably why they are made that way... regarding the quality of the sculpting in general, I don't think that the "poor" depiction of a chainmail is something they overlook. More like a way to represent it in a way that will "look good on the table top", IMHO.
Agreed. Once painted it won't be an issue, and these aren't finished models so they still have time to modify it.
Yes, they are finished. I already pre-ordered a box.
I think once the chainmail is painted it's fine. Imo the best range of plastic Vikings yet.
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I thought they were renders, not the finished product.
I thought they were renders, not the finished product.
The post image is a test shot of the final product from their Facebook post. In the final product the straight lines of chainmail that run across the body then straight along bent arms is still there, but less pronounced than the initial renders.
Roman image included for comparison
I dont think this chainmail is any different then other chainmail to paint.Any tips for painting said (and controversial) chainmail?
:)
I hope somebody in the US decides to carry these.
Attached are sketches of the first 2 Norman figures. This sets will be quite extensive with armoured, unarmoured, archers and cavalry all needing to be done.
I like the Normans a lot. The Conquest Normans are pretty decent, but if these have the detail of the vikings that they made, then they'll be a cut above.
That being said, you can't really make Norman foot first, can you? I mean, who's using Norman foot for anything? Especially Norman foot with spears and hand weapons!
Thanks
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Attached are sketches of the first 2 Norman figures. This sets will be quite extensive with armoured, unarmoured, archers and cavalry all needing to be done.
Here is a montage of the first Norman figure. There will be a choice of kite or round shields so they can be used as Normans, Bretons, Franks, Ottonians etc… The 4 unarmoured figures will be sculpted first, then 4 armoured figures and then the command figures.
The Victrix plastics are imo the best historical plastic sets. Imo better than Perry HYW/WotR.
Now that's just "crazy talk" . ;) ( Still though, I hope they're nice. I really want to do 5th Century Britons.
Now that's just "crazy talk" . ;) ( Still though, I hope they're nice. I really want to do 5th Century Britons.
It seems that in the future there is a possibilty that Victrix would do early HYW. So than we can compare a little bit better. ;-)
These do look great. Interesting that they have eschewed the stereotypical Norman kite shield so far (flat, not convex, and with a round top... )
I’m sure that’s right Darrell. I’m just used to 40 odd years of Norman wargames figures with flat, Bayeaux tapestry style ‘classic’ Norman kite shields ;)
Hopefully they’ll include a few, just for old times sake.
:D
STEVE LBMS:
Sorry I don't have the time to answer everyone's messages individually but It would take forever with all the subjects that have brought up so far! It is great to see so many enthusiastic Victrix fans.
At present Norman Infantry are being worked on which will be a mixed armoured and unarmoured set like the Vikings and soon to be released Saxons. Norman cavalry will be done and yes we are looking at extra bits to put in these sets to use them as first Crusades, Franks, Bretons, Spanish etc...Archers for Vikings, Saxons Normans and EIR have not been forgotten.
Once the Norman infantry are done we will jump back to the Napoleonic cavalry and then back to the Norman cavalry and then back to hopefully Napoleonic early French dragoons (should make Tim happy!)
The main issue we have is sculpting resources. We have tried a few people and not that they are bad sculptors but it is a different way of working and understanding making figures for injection moulded plastics that a lot of people can't grasp the theory of. Thankfully we found a great new guy in Romania who sculpted the Dacians and who is now working on the Persians.
So if anybody knows of good 3d Digital figure sculptors, preferably in the UK get them to send us some CV'S and images. A knowledge of historical uniforms is also a very useful requirement.
That is a run down of what we are working on over the next 6 to 8 months but with extra capacity we can do more. Projects we are wanting to start alongside these are a Biblical range and Early Hundred Years war but lots of what people have mentioned in their requests is also on out thoughts. There is years worth of work to do so in some cases it is a case of just be patient!
I should add we are working on a 12mm WW2 game and models which will be announced more fully over the weekend.
Right I must get back to transfer orders before my customer lynch me!
Yeah, I saw the preview of Gripping beast Normans too. I can't say I am impressed...
This is what their new guy sculpted :-* It's brilliant
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Biblical range... I saw it! Biblical range!! I want to weep in joy!
By the way, does anyone know when will be the Saxons released? Especially, the models without armour.
UPCOMING RELEASE
We’re happy to bring you some more information on the eagerly anticipated NORMAN RANGE. As you’ll be able to see from the new renders, the NORMAN UNARMOURED INFANTRY will wear padded Akheton, which was a popular piece of armour for the not so wealthy foot soldier. This set will also offer various head options. Among these is the distinctive Norman haircut of the shaved back of the head.
You can expect some more renders soon, with unarmoured and armoured spearman currently being developed. Also in development are the shields which will be a mix of flat kite shields, curved sided kite shields and round shields which allows you to use them for other European foot soldiers, not just Normans.
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as we will be unveiling the test frames of the Saxons, Saxon Command and Saxon Huscarles this week.
This kit doesn't seem to suffer from the enormous heads their Viking kit was cursed with. It looks very nice!
NORMAN UPDATE
Here we have renders of the 4th Norman unarmoured figure and also a montage of a line up of the 4 unarmoured Normans showing their arm, head and shield variants.
We are now moving on to the armoured Normans and should have something to show in a week or so. Again there will be variations in heads, Helmets, shields and weapons.
We should have a couple more Persians to show later in the week.
They’re certainly dynamic. Even better than the Vikings I think.
Finally I’ll be able to populate a decent looking game based on ‘The Warlord’ ;)
Rather than being conversion parts it would more likely be a set on its own. However there is a lot of work in the pipeline which will keep the sculptors tied down for a year or so as yet. So in honesty these would not be a priority ahead of more Napoleonic, a Hundred Years War range and also Dark Age archers, Roman archers/scorpions and Thureophoroi.
From Steve LBMS:
So a Hundred Years range is more or less confirmed. :-*
From Steve LBMS:
So a Hundred Years range is more or less confirmed. :-*
Has there been any word on a planned release date for the Normans? These look lovely, and could get me back into expanding my 9 points of Saga Normans into a proper Hail Ceasar! force.
They said mid 2020. So we have to be patient.
Another update posted on facebook.
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No such thing as chainmail.
Groan.. ::)
Do we really have to go through this exercise every time someone writes chainmail!?
Oddly enough you all knew what he was on about. It is a word in common usage. So can we please dispense with the etymological debate that leads to nowhere.
Groan.. ::)
Do we really have to go through this exercise every time someone writes chainmail!?
Oddly enough you all knew what he was on about. It is a word in common usage. So can we please dispense with the etymological debate that leads to nowhere.
This combined with Cubs thread is making me think that my old Norman’s in Italy project needs expanding.
You don't fire a bow either...
PRODUCT UPDATE: NORMAN AND PERSIAN SKETCHES(https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/78590230_1709370509198836_8418013652505853952_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ohc=Sq9WZAGcup4AQkNwxgzeIlOMAtznpXSZfuJvO1mZWR6TVdYyNfkhY7i7A&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=7c1718a53c3a7efcd9708fa3415dcbad&oe=5E3EBB39)
The Norman has an Italo Norman helmet option with face mask. We will include more Italo Norman styles in the Norman cavalry set and some on the command frame.
I know almost nothing about Italo-Normans, but it sounds niche enough to be interesting!
And a cavalry set, they've confirmed a cavalry set :)
This place is dangerous. Not only do people drag nifty figures across your path, they keep talking about interesting books as well.
You can get the Ludlow books cheap on Kindle too …
Here are the renders for the 3rd Armoured Norman figure. He has various head and arm variants. Our sculptors are now working on the 4th Armoured Norman figure, before starting the Norman command frame.
Attached is a sketch of the first Norman command figure. We are going for some dynamic posing on some of the these figures with arms crossing the body, as well as body and head twists. This is going to be quite technically difficult with the fit and function of the separate pieces but the results will look great.
I love the fact they're including Italo-Norman helmets.
My only complaint would be the poses. I don't know exactly what is it about them, but they look a little weird.
I agree- ideally I think the arm should be a bit straighter but they look like very nice figures over all.
PRODUCT UPDATE: ARMOURED NORMAN RENDERS
Here are the renders for armoured Norman 4. This completes the Norman main frame and we will now move on to the command frame.
This figure has multiple head and weapon options and can be used as a Norman, 1st Crusades and other European nations. He has an Italo Norman head option for the Normans fighting in Sicily, Greece etc…
The command frame will have some figures in scale armour. More updates to come.
Keep your eyes peeled as we will be announcing the 2020 release schedule at some point this week.
PRODUCT UPDATE: NORMAN RENDERS
It may have taken longer than expected but we're delighted with the first Norman command frame figure. The movement and dynamism is wonderful.
He has three head variants including the Italo Norman style with the evil looking face mask and three weapon arm variants. As well as clobbering the Saxons he would not be out of place in most other European nations, Italy, Spain and into the early crusades.
Both the Norman infantry and Norman cavalry will be a great addition to our Dark Ages range.
Follow the link below for the full range.
Ooooh I like him... I’m going to need a fair few of those Italo-Norman visored helmets 8)
Now that image has got my juices flowing!!! :-* :-* :-*
Is there a speculative date for release as of yet?
June/July according to the release schedule on their Facebook page in December...
PRODUCT UPDATE: NORMANS
Here are a couple of sketches for the next two Norman command frame figures. They have the option of being standard bearers, horn blowers or ordinary infantry. Just 3 more sketches to do for the Norman command frame.
These are looking really nice, can’t wait to get hold of some.
I do hope Victrix continue to explore the Dark Age setting. I know they have discussed archers and Norman cavalry but I would love to see some Irish, Welsh and such too.
Steve
Nice helmets? Juices flowing?
PRODUCT UPDATE: NORMAN AND PERSIAN RENDERS
Here is a montage of the first Norman Standard Bearer/Musician. He has a few arm options so he can be blowing a horn, carrying a standard or using a spear or sword. He has 2 head options, one being a bare head displaying the distinctive Norman hair style.
Here are the renders of Norman command figure 3. He can be used as a standard bearer or an ordinary foot soldier. He has various arm and head options. This figure can easily fit into most European armies up to early Medieval and early Crusades.
3 more command figures to come, 1 in chainmail and 2 in scale armour.
The pose is quite natural, perhaps the head is turned a little too much
The Dark Age archers are unexpected, but very, very welcome as they are really needed!