New Releases December 2021 - The Age of Arthur (1 Viewer)

[Julie]

NEW RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 2021
THE AGE OF ARTHUR
ANGLO SAXON/DANISH SHIELDWALL

The death of King Edward the Confessor of England in January 1066 had triggered a succession struggle in which a variety of contenders from across north-western Europe fought for the English throne. These claimants included the King of Norway, Harald Hardrada.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, in England on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a bloody battle, both Hardrada and Tostig along with most of the Norwegians were killed. The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age,

Harold's victory over the invading Viking army was short-lived. Three days after the battle at Stamford Bridge, on 28 September, a second invasion army led by William, Duke of Normandy, landed in Pevensey Bay, Sussex, on the south coast of England. Harold had to immediately turn his troops around and force-march them southwards to intercept the Norman army. Less than three weeks after Stamford Bridge, on 14 October 1066, the English army was decisively defeated and King Harold II fell in action at the Battle of Hastings, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

SX-54A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-54B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-55A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-55B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-56A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-56B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-545556A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMEN.
(6 pcs)

SX-545556B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
FYRDMEN.
(6 pcs)

 

[Julie]

THE ALMORAVIDS

The Almoravids, also known as the Murabits, were a fundamentalist Islamic movement of the 11[SUP]th[/SUP] and 12[SUP]th[/SUP] Centuries. Founded by Ibn Yasin, in southern Morocco, they combined devotion to Islam with a fierce military tradition, and a desire to conquer. In 1070, the Almoravids established their capital city at Marrakesh, which at the time, was little more than a mosque in the desert surrounded by the tents of the faithful.

ALM-16A
THE CRUSADES,
EL CID AND THE RECONQUISTA,
THE ALMORAVIDS,
ALMORAVID ARCHERS.
(2 pcs)

ALM-16B
THE CRUSADES,
EL CID AND THE RECONQUISTA,
THE ALMORAVIDS,
ALMORAVID ARCHERS.
(2 pcs)

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

 

[bradleyl30]

THE ALMORAVIDS

The Almoravids, also known as the Murabits, were a fundamentalist Islamic movement of the 11[SUP]th[/SUP] and 12[SUP]th[/SUP] Centuries. Founded by Ibn Yasin, in southern Morocco, they combined devotion to Islam with a fierce military tradition, and a desire to conquer. In 1070, the Almoravids established their capital city at Marrakesh, which at the time, was little more than a mosque in the desert surrounded by the tents of the faithful.

ALM-16A
THE CRUSADES,
EL CID AND THE RECONQUISTA,
THE ALMORAVIDS,
ALMORAVID ARCHERS.
(2 pcs)

ALM-16B
THE CRUSADES,
EL CID AND THE RECONQUISTA,
THE ALMORAVIDS,
ALMORAVID ARCHERS.
(2 pcs)

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Would these archers be anachronistic in a Siege of Acre diorama? How specific are they to Spain and the time period?

Very nice looking figures.

 

[marco55]

The Almoravids look great as a group in either paint scheme.
Mark

 

[villagehorse]

That Black horde certainly looks intimidating. Well done John. Robin.

 

[mestell]

An easy budget month for me . . . Will only be ordering 3 of the figure sets from the Age of Arthur range, and 1 ACW set.
Mike

 

[NZGary]

An easy budget month for me . . . Will only be ordering 3 of the figure sets from the Age of Arthur range, and 1 ACW set.
Mike

I wish I could say the same. Collecting all ranges plus the pre ordered Tiger will make it a really expensive month. I have told my wife Christmas is cancelled!

 

[Combat]

I wish I could say the same. Collecting all ranges plus the pre ordered Tiger will make it a really expensive month. I have told my wife Christmas is cancelled!

I can't remember a month when there were so many releases from JJ. I wonder if it means there will be a break in January? A lot of great stuff but no way to collect it all.