Macedonians-Seen the pic-Where are the figs?

by **mattban72** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:47 pm

I think this actually makes sense to me, I like the idea of plastic Mac's.....and I think that this will do well. I am baffled at the napoleonic foray from warlord...... I would love to see some pics of the zulu's and british.....I think this is a good call too from Warlord. Of course I know nothing though (and I actually mean that).

by **mikeland** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:21 pm

mattban72 said:

I am baffled at the napoleonic foray from warlord......

Yes, I suppose the Napoleonic pie is probably big enough to be cut several ways, but I was on the understanding Warlord and perrys were aiming to complement rather than duplicate each others lines. I have dabbled in Naps a bit but can't really get on with them, am curious about the Maxedonians, never done any Greeks so perhaps I might at some point.

by **Paul @ Warlord Games** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:02 pm

stevehh said:

was hoping for some news on the japanese ww2 releases though.

Did you go to Salute? First thing in the morning we had the first 12 Japanese sculpts arrive and they were in the cabinets all day...Cheers,Paul

by **Gibbo** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:25 pm

Commence the Da Happy Ork Dance! Yes, hoplites and phalangites are similar, in the same way as all Roman heavy infantry and armoured knights are pretty much the same, even though they're not.I'd planned to use Victirx hoplites with WF Numidian shields as my Pontic pike, even though the shields are a bit on the large side and the hoplites lack the strap to support the weight of the pike and shield. Nope, don't have to do that now.Makes up for another hard day at work complete power cuts. Now back to Da Happy Ork Dance.Wot do you mean I have a sum to do? Wink

by **Suetonius Paullinus** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:37 pm

The Japs look rather spiffing actually Cool

.And Macedonians are a good choice I think, you will definitely need lots of figures to have a convincing phalanx, ideal for plasics!I started a Foundry Macedonian army about 4 years ago, spent about 200 quid and still could do with more infantry (I hope Warlord's will be compatible, otherwise…I will have to put my Foundries on ebay Laugh

) Can't wait for their release and I hope you are aware that Alexander fought in Afghanistan and India as well, it doesn't always has to be Persians! Cheers S.P.

by **stevehh** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:45 pm

@paul no i never went mate i dont suppose theres any pictures of the japs anywere ? Kiss

by **mattban72** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:04 am

or the Zulu's I have heard about...is this right? Laugh

by **Colonel White** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:51 am

For me these will be a great release as I think they will be suitable for a late Macedonian Army under Philip V for the Macedonian Wars .Therefore I could use my Republican Roman Army as the lynch pin between my Carthaginian Army and this brand new Macedonian Army. This is the first time I have been able to take advantage of a New Warlord release.

by **Centurio Cunibus** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:36 am

Suetonius Paullinus said:

And Macedonians are a good choice I think, you will definitely need lots of figures to have a convincing phalanx, ideal for plasics!

Assuming they are sold per 30 a 40, it takes just 9 to 7 kits to get a 256-men strong syntagma.Am I crazy for thinking that actually sounds doable?Whatever it will be, I've yet to see a formation that looks better with big numbers than a phalanx. All those pikes look really menacing. Now I just need to convince somebody to collect some Persians to charge into that wall of pointy death...

by **Suetonius Paullinus** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:51 pm

We've got mid June now and no word or picture whatsoever on the Phalangites :cry:

Are they still on? I am starting to panic...slowly :shock:

Cheers

S.P.