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Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Yes I do because there is a massive gap left by the lack of Byzantines, obviously there are at least three eras but for me the 6/7th century and the 11/12th century would be the ones to concentrate on. I can never understand why Rome attracts so much attention when the far more long lived and diverse Byzantine empire has pretty much been ignored. Such beautiful armour and equipment.

More niche but I think there might also be a market for dark age Picts and Irish. Most dark age warriors look quite similar and you can pick from quite a few sets to put together a particular army but cannot do this for the Picts and Irish who had a distinctive appearance.

In fact, late Romans are not particularly well served as the range produced by another manufacturer was clearly made by more than one sculptor each with very different styles and don't even match in terms of height and bulk. It would be great to see Strelets cover the late Romans in their customary comprehensive style.

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

I have wondered the same thing, particularly now seeing Linear-A producing more ancient figures. Surely they seem to feel that they can make a profit despite seeing the overwhelming interest in WSS and Napoleonic figures in this forum?

My interest in Ancient (especially Imperial Rome) was because of the movies I watched/loved as a kid, together with the Atlantic Romans being available back then. I've loved Imperial Rome ever since, and look forward to Linear-A continuing where Strelets seemed to leave off. I also continue to like watching movies and TV shows covering Rome.

Though I always liked crusaders vs saracens (again from childhood), my interest in all things medieval was revived recently mostly because of Game of Thrones, and have started to collect 1/72 figures from this era.

So I would say medieval is an area that could be explored further. Maybe with fantasy elements (as in The Witcher TV series)

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

All of you have said what I would have asserted: the Byzantine Empire has been too much ignored, and we need more byzantine sets (and of course proud enemies). Talking about the Romans, I will never stop hoping for a set based on the end of the 2nd and 3rd centuries ad, which saw massive barbarian raids and famous leaders like Septimius Severus. And in conclusion, maybe some Spanish and Italian medieval soldiers would not hurt.

I wish everyone to have a nice day, hope you are all safe

Ale

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

So good!!! The great ages and adventures of Divus Aurelianus "restitutor orbis" and the queen Zenobia of Palmira...
Basileus Basilio II bulgaroctonos or the great Alejo Commeno...
Justiniano and the empire strikes back
The Roman Empire is an infinite source of inspiration, knowledge, military skills and endless adventures in all kind of landscapes...as we say in Spain:
Go to Rome and you can rest in peace

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Hi Erik,

I see that siempre estamos de acuerdo 😁👍

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Thank you guys for all of the responses! So it seems like Romano-Byzantine ideas are pretty dominant. I know Orion tried to do three sets of Byzantines, but they did not do well with shield poses in my opinion so plenty of room for improvement there. Some Late 1st Millennium AD Picts/Irish would be interesting too and would go really well with the Strelets 1066 line, as the 11th-12th Century AD Byzantines would. I am up for some Iberian and Italian Medievals as well; I have this image of a little Francesco I Sforza running around the apartment causing havoc.

My main Roman themed idea that has not already been mentioned is a set of 1st Century BC Gallic Auxiliaries in Roman service. They are mainly intended for Caesar's army and would show traditional Gallic clothing with some Roman style equipment types mixed in.

Have a happy holiday!

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Picts, Irish and Your Gallic Auxiliaries would all be welcome.

I'm also looking forward to see what else Linear-A will give us in the Minoan set.

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Yes,

there are sooo many topics untouched (as already mentioned), e.g.

Byzantines

Successors (but hopefully covered by Linear_A) (a lot of possible sets from all over the ancient world)

more bronze age

end of Assyrian empire (late Assyrians, Medes, neo-egyptian, Lydia etc.

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Linear-A have recently updated their upcoming sets lists (normal and mini sets) - byzantines are on the way. Set #039 is Eastern Roman Empire 6th Century (so in "early period" of the byzantine empire) - Roman Infantry Set 1, and #011s Imperator Justinian & Imperatrix Theordora

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Hurrah Byzantines and late Roman Empire are most welcome.

Re: Interest in Ancients & Medievals?

Very promising.