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Title: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on March 19, 2017, 10:17:19 PM
Published today:

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I think they look outstanding and I can't wait to get my hands on them!

Cheers

SP
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: carlos marighela on March 19, 2017, 11:04:02 PM
Those do look good. I refuse to be tempted into ancients but those make it tricky.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: SotF on March 19, 2017, 11:17:31 PM
Those do look good. I refuse to be tempted into ancients but those make it tricky.

Well, they would probably do well for Broken Legions or a variant of OGAM
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Mithridates1 on March 20, 2017, 01:36:14 AM
Thanks for the note, great looking figures.  As with their other recent packs there seems to be a plethora of spare standards and trumpets -  an excellent idea.

I wish they would get on a produce their Gauls and mounted Greeks instead of yet more dastardly Romans!   And maybe Persians in due course..............

Garry
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Captain Blood on March 20, 2017, 06:19:15 AM
Absolutely fantastic.
Slightly static poses, but did I read they were also doing an attacking set?
But the level of detail and general feel of the figures is tip top.

Sorry to bang on about it, but when you compare these to one or two other plastic sets that have been the subject of discussion here over the past couple of days, the massive gulf in quality and sheer amount of content in the box between some of the best historical plastics and the shoddy also-rans becomes glaringly apparent.

I have no use for Imperial Romans at all, and these have almost zero kitbashing potential. But they look so good, I am not going to be able to resist a box  :)
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: JollyBob on March 20, 2017, 11:37:58 AM
I like these.  :)

Having just succumbed to the recent Warlord sprue sale and cobbled together some of their hobbity legionaries for Broken Legions, I rather wish I'd waited for these instead. 
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: El Grego on March 20, 2017, 01:47:32 PM
I like these also    :D


However, I am going to wait until their Gauls come out, then make a purchase.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Munindk on March 20, 2017, 01:59:49 PM
Any information regarding a release date?
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Codsticker on March 20, 2017, 02:01:43 PM
According to Wargames News and Terrain they are on sale now.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 20, 2017, 03:10:52 PM
they look really tempting
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: rumacara on March 20, 2017, 04:26:59 PM
Humakt, i dont know if its your interest but did you see the Victrix Iberians?
They are in action poses both infantry and cavalry and they may change your opinion about static poses.

Richard, the romans can always be part of a winter convertion or two with cloaks and bandaged heads plus some wild germans attacking them... ::)
Or who knows some roman street gangs and the legionaires being called to put them to order. :D
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Corso on March 20, 2017, 07:21:19 PM
The set is wonderful. I like the idea of a separate command sprue - and what a command sprue! :-*

I think they are a bit 'static' because they're meant to be advancing. I guess the new set 'attacking' would be more dynamic.

For me it's also a temptation, even if I'm not into the imperial era.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on March 20, 2017, 07:52:07 PM
They are indeed meant to represent marching or advancing legionaries and thank God for that.. I've had enough of those 'dynamic' poses from another manufacturer.

Anyhow, I've ordered mine. Shipping will commence in about a week according to Victrix.
Can't wait!

Cheers

SP
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Madhouse Workshop on March 21, 2017, 12:14:45 PM
I love these marching ones.  They are absolutely cool.  I've built and painted probably a 150 EIR Warlord ones and have probably 40 more to paint, these in my opinion superb.  These will definitely find a home in my hobby que. 

I'm also eagerly awaiting for the attacking ones as well.  And the gauls look brilliant.  I read somewhere that Victrix thought this was there best kit yet, it looks like it to me.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Codsticker on March 21, 2017, 03:02:32 PM
Are you all looking at something different to me?
I agree that the details are good but, again for plastics, dreadful posing.
Wooden, stiff, and unnatural.
What is it with plastics!?

I still haven't bought a box of placcy miniatures and these aren't going to change that.
Although I have no interest in these the poses don't look too bad; perhaps not dynamic but rather natural if a little too casual for troops in battle. Suggesting the problem is one of plastic models is not really accurate though; there are plenty of poorly posed metal models/ranges out there as well as well posed plastic kits.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on March 22, 2017, 06:26:58 PM
Some more pics

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 :)

With all due respect to other people's opinions I cannot find those to be 'wooden'. I think they are just lovely.

Can't wait for the Auxiliaries..this is when I will be investing serious cash.

Cheers

SP

Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Captain Blood on March 22, 2017, 06:50:08 PM
Love ' em. The detail is fabulous.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: carlos marighela on March 22, 2017, 07:03:58 PM
Probably the perfect subject for plastic. Any annoying shoulder joins will be hidden by the armour. They do look very good indeed.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Madhouse Workshop on March 22, 2017, 10:53:07 PM
I thoroughly love those.  Can't wait to see the 'attacking versions'.  And for people that want more dynamics for their skirmishing battles, that is probably the set you should wait for as its coming.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Nevyen on March 23, 2017, 06:54:38 AM
Very impressive kit -  and not wooden at all-  intact as its plastic it will open allot of conversion as well with the right inspiration.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 23, 2017, 10:02:50 AM
very lovely indeed will get a box and see what I can do with them GoT wise
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Nord on March 23, 2017, 10:26:19 AM
Very nice indeed. Good to see that there's some hope for historical plastics.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Coenus Scaldingus on March 23, 2017, 10:48:50 AM
Certainly a nice looking kit, although my Warlord legionaries are numerous enough to not warrant another set. Auxiliae, on the other hand - WG dropped the ball there (as discussed on other threads regarding upcoming figures, they basically made metal models in plastic, i.e. with very limited options and no real poseability - indeed, pretty much copying their own metal auxilaries in terms of poses) and a decent kit of those will be fantastic. As would some proper Germanics to oppose them.

The backs of the tunics don't look quite right though, and the pilum tips seem pretty large - although I admit those are fairly minor quibbles.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Mithridates1 on March 23, 2017, 09:20:13 PM
Good to have some clearer pictures, figures look very good and as usual the spare parts will be very handy.  I seem to recall an animated pose was shown on the website/facebook some time ago.   EIR gamers are lucky indeed.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: AdamPHayes on March 24, 2017, 06:03:44 PM
Looking very good although I'd have liked a bit of variation in helmet types as modern ideas are that the Legionaries were less uniform than we used to think. Great thing about Romans is that they spent a lot of time fighting other Romans...
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: RedRowan on March 24, 2017, 06:28:35 PM
Been following these on Facebook and they do look very nice. Wonder if we'll see some German and Dacian opponents further down the line?

Steve
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 24, 2017, 07:18:08 PM
Looking very good although I'd have liked a bit of variation in helmet types as modern ideas are that the Legionaries were less uniform than we used to think. Great thing about Romans is that they spent a lot of time fighting other Romans...

They look not bad, indeed. Though I agree with Adam, more variations in helmet and armor types would have made them even better.
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: DoctorPete on March 24, 2017, 07:40:40 PM
Oh my.  When the attacking poses box comes out I'll snatch that up in a flash.  These are nice...very nice.   :)
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Argonor on March 24, 2017, 08:55:32 PM
They look not bad, indeed. Though I agree with Adam, more variations in helmet and armor types would have made them even better.

It's always a balance between catering for the 'Feinschmeckers' and keeping production cost as low as possible, I guess. I agree with you both, but at the same time, if these and the attacking legionaires are going to be sold at a price level similar to their other sets, they are really going to give Warlord a run for their money!

I would have liked a mix of hamata and segmentata (I don't think the segmentata was as widely used as sometimes depicted by wargamers' collections - actually I have my own theory that it had it's hayday following the eradication of Varus' four legions in the Teutoburger Forest, because it was faster to manufacture than the hamata, and thus the natural choice for the legions raised to replace the lost ones) - the hamata must have been so much more pleasant to wear in a tight spot, with its higher flexibility, and less need for adjusting to the individual soldier.

That being said, I think it is quite obvious that I shall have to get some of these, somewhen in the future. Legio X in Palestine...?
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: cram on March 25, 2017, 06:06:43 PM
They are very very nice!!  :-* :-*

Steve I asked Victrix the question of Germans and Dacians several weeks ago. They responded by saying that they were looking at possibly doing Ancient Germans and would be considering Dacians also. So keep your fingers crossed we might well see them sometime in the future!
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: cram on March 25, 2017, 06:18:09 PM
With regards to more variation in gear, hopefully Victrix will do Caesarian Romans also in the near future, could parts from this set be used to add more variety to the Imperial ones? If so, then fingers crossed for Caesarian Romans in the future.

Does anyone know if there will be metal released to go with these? I mean figures for the higher command!
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Captain Blood on March 25, 2017, 08:38:42 PM
Does anyone know if there will be metal released to go with these? I mean figures for the higher command!

Do Victrix do metal?
I had an idea they were a plastic only undertaking. Think they had some metal Napoleonics at one stage, but they divested themselves of those...
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: cram on March 25, 2017, 09:01:25 PM
I've Looked on their sight and can't see any figures for higher command for their other ranges. So if they don't do them I'm wondering what other manufacturers they go well with. I was aware of those Napoleonic metal's, didn't realise they were no longer available (not a period of interest for me).
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: Lowtardog on March 25, 2017, 09:08:48 PM
Do Victrix do metal?
I had an idea they were a plastic only undertaking. Think they had some metal Napoleonics at one stage, but they divested themselves of those...

Yup, think they sold them on , they also in the deep distant past sell the old Chiltern range of miniatures
Title: Re: Victrix Plastic EIR First Pictures
Post by: RedRowan on March 25, 2017, 10:26:18 PM
Steve I asked Victrix the question of Germans and Dacians several weeks ago. They responded by saying that they were looking at possibly doing Ancient Germans and would be considering Dacians also. So keep your fingers crossed we might well see them sometime in the future!

Good to know, thanks for the info.

Steve