Does anyone know what city the hoplites belong to? I know that the one with the anchor is an Athenian marine, but I don't know about the others. I would also like to know what the source of of the models is. Are they from ancient sculptures, pottery, painting, etc? The figures look incredible. I am seriously considering starting a new line of collecting.
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I don't think the hoplites have a particular affiliation. Shield emblems were largely individualistic with only a couple of city-states thought to have had an emblem specific to their troops such as the Spartan Lamda and even this is not confirmed. The Spartans had the only full time professional army in Greece (thus their superiority in battle for so long) and therefore could have had a "unit" emblem. The nature of hoplite warfare meant that most of the troops would be farmers or artisans called up for a brief summer campaign, supplying their own equipment. Shields were probably plain or just simply marked with a personal ID. This is info from memory, but I think basically correct. -- Al
OldDragon
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{sm2} ... But the good lady will notice these additions. As it is, with the new Nap in Egypt, she been asking where the camels and shepherds (LoJ included :redface2
came from.:rolleyes2:
And now this .. How am I going to explain how some Naps have shields and long spears :redface2:
Ok, ok .. Enuf with the excuses, where do I sign for the pre-orders {sm4}
OD
came from.:rolleyes2:And now this .. How am I going to explain how some Naps have shields and long spears :redface2:
Ok, ok .. Enuf with the excuses, where do I sign for the pre-orders {sm4}
OD
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K&C please give your loyal customers an idea for the future of this range.
Will there be action poses, adversaries such as the Persians, more accessories, etc.?? Will this be a limited series with releases six months or more apart?
Are you "playing it by ear" to see how popular this series will be?
No one wants to tip off their competition but it is getting harder to plan our budgets and space unless we have some idea about the prospects for a series.
For those who prefer dioramas to just having a few figures from each historical period it is becoming more challenging with all the activity out there.
For the "Napoleon in Egypt" series you announced that there would be many more additons, this information is always appreciated by collectors.
Will there be action poses, adversaries such as the Persians, more accessories, etc.?? Will this be a limited series with releases six months or more apart?
Are you "playing it by ear" to see how popular this series will be?
No one wants to tip off their competition but it is getting harder to plan our budgets and space unless we have some idea about the prospects for a series.
For those who prefer dioramas to just having a few figures from each historical period it is becoming more challenging with all the activity out there.
For the "Napoleon in Egypt" series you announced that there would be many more additons, this information is always appreciated by collectors.
cantinetozzo
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I 'd like this range to be like the Ancient Egypt range..yes these few Hoplites need to have persian (or other greek ) foes..but i'd like to have civilian poses, Priests, Dancers, Magistrates...even a theatre!!!After all we had it with the Imperial China range..so why not for the creators of the Western Theatre? ..a range full of possibilities!!!
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I'm really excited about K & C's expansion into the rich history of ancient Greece. This is VERY exciting. I've been lobbying Andy and Co. for the last three years whenever I've had the opportunity to do so at the Westcoaster to delve into ancient Greece. Patrick and I had many a long and enjoyable correspondence about my range concept. Andy would also so kindly acknowledge my passion and interest, and he always expressed a desire to venture into the fascinating world that is ancient Greece, when the time was right and the opportunity to do so emerged. Well, it appears the time has arrived, and I would like to thank K & C for embarking on what's certain to be a fun and fruitful endeavor. The full direction of the range has yet to be revealed, and perhaps this is not even known by K & C at this point. My vision (which poor Andy had to endure at length :tongue:, but as always is so amiable, genuinely interested, and generous with his time) was for K & C to focus on the Peloponnesian War. Even if that's not their initial intent and direction, I'm hoping that there is enough interest in the primary releases of the line that it does well enough to stay active perhaps to the point of where it could grow into an exploration of the titanic clash between Sparta and Athens. So as of now we do not know who will be providing opposition to the Greeks we have been given a glimpse of. And that's all part of the fun for me...wondering and envisioning where it can all go. The potential is endless really. The bottom line for me is, I'm just really excited that K & C has decided to feature the Greeks as their latest ancient line, and no matter which creative direction it takes, I know I will be quite happy with it. I'm really looking forward to the development of the range, and again would like to thank K & C for making this collector, and I'm certain many others, very happy!
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Wow. Just had a chance to see these new pieces. Very exciting stuff! I've wanted more Ancients for awhile now and these look exceptional. The only question in my mind isn't whether or not I will collect them but will there be any I don't! {eek3} Yet another exciting direction K&C is venturing down. I think it will prove to be successful judging from this sneek peek.