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North African Allies

The horsemen of Numidia in Northern Africa went from being enemies of the Roman Empire to being conscripted by Imperial Rome as fast-moving and highly effective skirmish cavalry. Wielding light javelins, small cowhide shields, and small but speedy ponies without saddles, these Berber tribesmen were respected by Rome whether they were allies or opponents. These…

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Roma Victor!

Anyone who’s seen the film Gladiator can envision the devastating impact a Roman turma can bring to an enemy formation (those Germans were far from pleased). Now you can add your own units of hard-hitting Imperial Roman horsemen to your own army with the release of our metal Imperial Roman Auxiliary Cavalry. A standard regiment…

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Optimum Optiones

While it is well known that the Centurion was the head Legionary in charge of his century, his hand-picked assistant and rear guard officer was known as the Optio. Should the Centurion be unfortunate enough to fall in battle or become otherwise incapacitated, the Optio would assume command of the regiment in his absence. Optiones…

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No Clothes? No Problem!

One would think that taking to the ancient, brutal battlefields in the buff where Celts and Imperial Romans clashed would be tactical suicide. However, it is documented that the ritual nudity with which Celtic Warriors fought was more than a little disconcerting to their Roman adversaries. These bands of Celtic Warriors, sometimes referred to as…

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Woad on Wheels

We are pleased and proud to announce the new release of our three new Celt Chariots and Celt Civilians. Sharp-eyed readers will notice our Celtic Chieftain’s Chariot inspired by the late great artist Angus McBride’s painting featured in Osprey Publishing’s superb Gallic and British Celts. These models are a necessity to any chieftain worth his…