Praetorian Cavalry for the Emperor's Parade (3 Viewers)

[GarryOwen]

I emailed TGM a few weeks ago inquiring whether they would be producing any camp scene Romans to go along with their newer Praetorians. I also asked about the possibility of another Roman elephant being produced. Tom's response was as follows,
"the good news for you is I already designed some Praetorian cavalry for the Emperor’s parade, but I will also consider making some Praetorians in a camp scene with the Emperor later this year". "I was going to also look at a new elephant but have not got round to any firm designs yet. If you have any ideas just forward pictures to me please?" Can't wait for the Praetorian cavalry, et al.
Mike

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Nice!

 

[wangtianbo]

great news！

 

[tryfon]

I prefer the everyday Legionnaire who was the main element of the Roman military, battles, camp scenes etc, pretorian mainly in Rome as Emperors personal guard. So limited to what you can do with them. If you do a simple search their role in the Empire, this comes up.

Praetorian Guard's Role in the Roman Army​

The Praetorian Guard was not part of the standard Roman army but served as a personal bodyguard unit for the emperor. They were hand-picked veterans of the Roman army and were responsible for protecting the emperor and his family

 

[jason foote]

I want as many Roman options as possible. Love my Romans

 

[NZGary]

Indian elephant for me, to fight my Macedonian army. But TG is not in this range that's JJD.

Would go for Praetorian cavalry.

 

[jason foote]

I would love some Praetorian cavalry. Bring it on

 

[jason foote]

Any chance we can see some sculpts

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

Not yet Jason, we are working on some Aussie figures at the moment, the Praetorians are coming soon. We have just finished the Roman officers and Emperor for the Roman camp series.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Aussie figures, awesome!

 

[Spanish soldier]

Not yet Jason, we are working on some Aussie figures at the moment, the Praetorians are coming soon. We have just finished the Roman officers and Emperor for the Roman camp series.

Will roman officers wear cloaks and red plumes?

Francisco

 

[Horus]

Not yet Jason, we are working on some Aussie figures at the moment, the Praetorians are coming soon. We have just finished the Roman officers and Emperor for the Roman camp series.

As 3D printing allows for recognisable facial features such as the Emperor Trajan's at 1.30th scale, helped I would say by getting the correct pudding basin haircut right, but I guess with a 3D scan, you'd expect it to be so. Hopefully TGM's in metal also be so, whichever Emperor they will chose ?
Del Prado did a good job with their Marcus Aurelius figure, getting the shape of his hair and beard right in pre 3D world, would of been most of the battle, but they did, so only right to congratulate.
As beards can hide a lot of facial features, as long as the shape is right, as would hold true for other bearded Emperors, such as Hadrian or Septimius Severus as examples, and since there's plenty of authentic representations available, little excuse now with technology as it is.
Get it right and they'll be plenty of collectors after the figures, I would think.