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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Lagartija Mike on 09 November 2015, 03:50:18 AM
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Does anyone make early (8th-6th century) hoplite figures? The emphasis seems to be on Persian Wars and later iterations, I'm looking for a more archaic style.
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I would say that Warlord Games (ex Immortal Miniatures) Greek Hoplites box is a pretty good solution covering from mid 6th century to the 4th century. The only thing I am not sure about is the linen armoured miniatures that are the majority of the box . I think that linen armour was used mainly on the Classical period or late archaic period.
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Not sure who might make hoplites in the full kit with extra arm and leg amour? You may have to make some compromises.........
Ones that might go part of the way would be some of Warlord's metal hoplites - Strategoi (GR25) and Hoplites (GR37) with bell cuirass. The plastic command sprue (ex Immortal Miniatures) would also be suitable if Warlord agrees to supply some on their own.
Essex and Black Tree make hoplites with muscled cuirass but this is from a later period.
Gorgon make some nice Etruscans - the 1st class hoplites include quite a few in bell cuirass. Lars Porsenna is in antique armour but not quite the full kit!
Good luck
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1st Corps also does a range of hoplites in bell cuirass, greaves and Corinthian helmets, but they might be a little small compared to some of the other ranges mentioned.
Cheers
Paul
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I have thought about commissioning just such a range for a while, but wondered about its commercial viablity given the number of excellent, later, hoplite choices.
Jim
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It may work if those sculpts included 'Lydian' style hoplites too?
These seem to have an interesting mix of early Greek and Asian armours?