Fireforge Games Teutonic Knights Cavalry Review! New releases at Salute!

[Belgian]

Hi, This morning I received a nice parcel some Teutonic sprues from Fireforge Games. If you're interested I written a short review on my blog. All I can say the miniatures look stunning!  

http://wargameterrain.blogspot.com/2012/02/fireforge-games-teutonic-knights.html

Greets,

[Marine0846]

Very nice figures.
Thanks for the review.
Did  they say what their next figures will be?
Like more Teutonics, or guys to go against them.

[Hupp n at em]

From poking around on their facebook page, looks like Templar knights and sarjents are up next.  Mix of barded and unbarded horses, and they'll mix with the current set. 

[Belgian]

From poking around on their facebook page, looks like Templar knights and sarjents are up next.  Mix of barded and unbarded horses, and they'll mix with the current set. 

Yes, I also thought they were going to release some unmounted knights but those above mentionned are certain and will be released as soon as possible) 

[Captain Blood]

That's a nice, succinct, helpful review. Thanks Belgian 

I must say, I do like the look of them. The only aspect I'm not too keen on is the horses' tails, which looks more like flames than flying horsehair. Think the way Fireforge have attempted to realise these is just wrong.
I'm also a bit concerned about the flying cloaks looking unavoidably rigid... 

But apart from these quibbles, I think they look excellent, and I'll probably succumb.
Plus, to be fair, I'm only going by the pictures 

[Hupp n at em]

I think your quibbles are a little less noticeable when they have some paint on them. 

[Captain Blood]

I think you're right!

Alexander Nevsky watch out

[Steve F]

Tremendous sense of movement.

[Belgian]

Yes, they are very dynamic but I guess very difficult to paint (all that white)  

I've contacted the guys at Fireforge Games and they shared some infomation about the rulebook and new releases.

@Captain Blood, the capes are really great and not that rigid. They could also be used easily for converting other miniatures.

What are the next releases and timeframe of the new miniatures?

Next releases are going to be Templar Knights and Mounted Sergeants. We’ll introduce them at Salute 2012 (late April).

The timeframe is still 13th century though you’ll be able to assemble 12th century figures too with the options within the templar box.

Are the miniatures a 100% accurate or as accurate as possible?

100% historical accurate!

Are you willing to share some more details about the rulebook (authors, system, ...)?

The name of our Rulebook is going to be Deus Vult and it is written by Alessio Cavatore of Games Workshop fame. It is going to be a gaming system covering medieval warfare from 11th through 14th century, so the Middle Ages. It is very fun! But I cannot say more at the moment.

Sounds exciting!  

[Belgian]

Templars and sergeants will be releashed at Salute! The artwork looks promising 

http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/2012/03/05/55934/

[Sangennaru]

will wait for the foot soldiers to place a consistent order. I'm in love, but horses are not my field (actually, i'm a skirmisher!)

[Atheling]

Yes, they are very dynamic but I guess very difficult to paint (all that white)  [/b]

Here's some of the Gripping Beast stuff I painted up for them a few years ago if you need some inspiration  :

[Kitsune]

All of these pics look superb.

[jamesmanto]

Thanks for the review. I'm glad these have come to reality and aren't just more vaporware.

I view the blank shields (no raised detials) as a huge plus. Little Big Man does excellent shield transfers for those who can't freehand and I really HATE being limited to what the sculptor thinks is a good heraldic device.

Blank shields means you don't have to paint them as Teutonic order if you don't want.

[Belgian]

Thanks for the review. I'm glad these have come to reality and aren't just more vaporware.

I view the blank shields (no raised detials) as a huge plus. Little Big Man does excellent shield transfers for those who can't freehand and I really HATE being limited to what the sculptor thinks is a good heraldic device.

Blank shields means you don't have to paint them as Teutonic order if you don't want.

I never thought of using transfers!