Description
Victrix Limited delivers an elite tactical linchpin for ancient Successor and Hellenistic armies with this 28mm scale plastic box set of 24 Macedonian Hypaspists. Masterfully engineered in premium gray polystyrene, this Warriors Of Antiquity collection allows players to accurately construct Philip and Alexander the Great’s famous elite guard, the Hypaspistai. For the dedicated hobbyist, this enthusiast-grade kit offers an incredible array of interchangeable parts, arm options, and ornate armor styles, ensuring every veteran shield-bearer can be uniquely assembled with true anatomical precision.
This high-fidelity kit includes 24 detailed figures distributed across 8 frames, providing a robust force of 21 Hypaspists alongside 3 dedicated command figures. The sprues showcase fine, historically accurate representations of classical hoplite-style panoply, including linothorax or spolas body armor, greaves, and distinct helmet patterns. Designed to protect the vulnerable flanks of the massive, unwieldy pike phalanx, these highly versatile multi-part plastic figures provide a seamless assembly process for competitive historical wargaming and museum-quality displays.
Features & Specifications
- Brand: Victrix Ltd
- Scale: 28mm (1:56)
- Category: Warriors Of Antiquity Collection
- Product Type: Multi-part Plastic Infantry Figures
- Material: High-Detail Gray Polystyrene
- Contents: 24 Highly detailed figures total (21 Hypaspists and 3 Command models) spread across 8 multi-option frames.
- Component Breakdown: Includes 6 body options and 13 head options for extensive unit variation.
- Weapon Armoury: 21 dory spears, 1 xiphos/kopis sword, 1 tactical trumpet, 1 banner stand, and 25 large Greek aspis shields.
- Packaging: Heavy-duty cardstock header card attached to a clear protective plastic bag for secure online-only delivery.
- Dimensions: Overall package measures 9.0” W x 13.5” H x 1.5” D.
- Use Cases: Developed for ancient wargames like Saga, Hail Caesar, Mortal Gods, Clash of Spears, and high-fidelity historical displays.
Tip: Because the Hypaspists were tasked with carrying heavy, wide-rimmed aspis shields while executing rapid flank maneuvers, use a premium liquid Plastic Cement to firmly bond the shield arms to the inner torsos. This creates a durable molecular weld that ensures your front-line miniatures withstand the physical wear of constant tabletop deployments.
Guardians of the Pike Phalanx
Historically, the Hypaspists functioned as the critical defensive shield for the Macedonian tactical engine. While the main phalangites wielded unwieldy 18-22 ft. sarissa pikes that made them virtually invulnerable from the front, their long weapons rendered them incapable of shifting or turning quickly to defend their flanks. Operating as the crucial link between the unyielding pike "anvil" and the smashing Companion cavalry "hammer," the agile, hoplite-equipped Hypaspists utilized their mobility, large aspis shields, and thrusting spears to secure the formation's vulnerable sides, conducting complex maneuvers that would have been impossible for the heavily encumbered pikemen.
Recommended Essentials
- The Shield Wall Link Pair this elite detachment with LittleBigMenStudios Macedonian Shield Transfers to decorate the 25 large aspis shields with clean, historical Vergina sunbursts and regal lion motifs.
- Combined Arms Synergy: Deploy these models on the immediate flanks of your Victrix Macedonian Phalangites to shelter them from enemy light infantry skirmishers or cavalry breakthroughs.
- Speed Painting Path: Prime the frames with a high-quality gold or bronze spray. This instantly covers the ornate hoplite helmets and greaves, allowing you to easily layer the red tunics and white linothorax armor plates with minimal extra brushwork.
- Maintenance & Care: Use a sharp, dual-blade Precision Hobby Knife to carefully clean the attachment gates from the long dory spears to keep the shafts perfectly straight and uniform before assembly.
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