A Review on Fireforge Games' new 'Foot Sergeants'

[moiterei_1984]

Did a small review about the new 'Foot Sergeants' from Fireforge Games over on my blog

...Looking at the miniatures you'll find almost no flash but crisp details and clearly defined details. Unfortunately (at least to me) the poses are a bit too dynamic for building units making ready for battle or awaiting the enemies charge. So you'll have almost only real fighting frontline troopers without making heavy conversions. For me as a fan of knobby miniatures the feet seem a bit to meagre but I think this is credited to historical correctness. All in all I think that's up to evrybodys personal taste....

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Hope you enjoy!

[gharak]

Thanks for the review, some good crisp pictures of the miniatures.

The dynamic poses are welcome to me as I'm planning on using the miniatures for some skirmish games so getting more action poses is great.

One thing I've not figures out is where to get some cheap bows from to add to them as I was bowmen as well as archers. Any idea welcome.

[Mr.J]

Nice review, very helpful. Your mini looks lovely too.
I still think it's a bit crap you have to buy a whole other box to get command, especially at the inflated prices of these box set when compared to other historical plastics. However the figures do look very nice so hey ho.

As you have a box could you please give us an idea of what periods these would be suitable for, I know I've asked this elsewhere but that was before anybody had the minis in hand or had written a review.

[Hubbynz]

Nice work and a great review!!!

I am almost tempted to get a box.

[janner]

Lovely paint work. I agree, there are some quite dynamic poses in the box - ideal for skirmish gamers though  

[Paul]

Great review and a great bit of brushwork!

[Amalric]

Nice review and painting
I really appreciate the size comparison pics
Thank you

[Paleskin]

Good stuff,informative,thanks!

[huevans]

I thought it was well-known that feet in the 13th century were 23.7% smaller proportionately to body size than today, as we have evolved to become more stable when walking upright.

[Verderer]

Can I ask what has your ordering experience been with Fireforge? How long delivery times are to be expected, and how well do they communicate with customers (in English?) I made an order on the 3rd of this month, and got an email notice with status change to 'shipped' the next day. I havent' received the minis yet, and FF hasn't respondend to my email inquiry.

I realise that Christmas might slow down delivery quite a lot, so I am not overly concerned at this point. How's the Italian post office? I have ordered some minis from Mirliton in the past, and as far as I recall, they arrived without any problems.

[Dale Hurtt]

Great review and paint job on the figure. I love the slashes in the shield. Really well done.

[max]

One thing I've not figures out is where to get some cheap bows from to add to them as I was bowmen as well as archers. Any idea welcome.

Either wargames factory, or better are Perry wars of the roses arms. you might be able to find some on ebay, i read they worked well with them.

thanks for the review!

[Lord Ekard]

Can I ask what has your ordering experience been with Fireforge? How long delivery times are to be expected, and how well do they communicate with customers (in English?) I made an order on the 3rd of this month, and got an email notice with status change to 'shipped' the next day. I havent' received the minis yet, and FF hasn't respondend to my email inquiry.

I realise that Christmas might slow down delivery quite a lot, so I am not overly concerned at this point. How's the Italian post office? I have ordered some minis from Mirliton in the past, and as far as I recall, they arrived without any problems.

Hi, I'm Francesco of Fireforge Games, our shipping system is made with TNT and Spring Global Mail (a company of Royal Mail). Shipping times extimate are written on our website, if you have some problems, you can send an email at info@fireforge-games.com. However, at this moment I can't control where is your mail (italian headquarter will remain closed until 27 december), please, if you can, send an email at my personal address fvel@fireforge-games.com explaining the situation and giving us your order number. Probably there was some problem with our anti-spam filter

[Verderer]

Sure, thanks Lord Ekard. And like I said, I understand things slow down at the post office during Christmas time, so I am not worried yet. I will get in touch after the New Year, if necessary.

[Verderer]

Update, the parcel arrived today! So not too bad, considering the holidays and all.

And... the minis are very nice indeed. Got one box of templars, and one box of mounted sergeants and foot sergeants each.