Victrix Limited unleashes the hardened professional spear phalanxes of the Mediterranean with this 28mm scale plastic box set of 48 Mercenary Armoured Hoplites (5th to 3rd Century BCE). Precision-molded in high-detail gray polystyrene, this core release from the Warriors of Antiquity collection captures the evolving martial gear of Greek warriors from the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War through the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great. For the dedicated historical wargamer and collector, this enthusiast-grade set provides an unmatched tactical building block, allowing you to construct veteran mercenary bands, Athenian city-state contingents, Spartan allies, or Hellenistic phalanx units with seamless modular variety across the battle line.
Engineered across 6 deep-detail frames, this comprehensive boxed set supplies 48 highly detailed infantry figures equipped with authentic linothorax and composite body armor. The kit includes 8 versatile body poses and 8 distinct head options featuring Pilos, Phrygian, Thracian, and later Chalcidian helmets fitted with optional crests. Armed with 48 large round aspis shields, 48 thrusting dory spears, 24 unsheathed sidearm swords (xiphoi and kopides), 6 command trumpets (salpinx), and hanging leather shield aprons for protection against missile fire, this kit delivers total historical immersion and converts easily to Carthaginian or Syracuse city-guard units.
Features & Specifications
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Brand: Victrix Ltd
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Scale: 28mm (1:56)
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Category: Warriors of Antiquity Collection
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Product Type: Multi-part Plastic Infantry Miniatures
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Material: High-Detail Gray Polystyrene
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Contents: 48 Highly detailed figures across 6 frames.
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Modular Poses: 8 Body sculpts with arms for overhead thrusting, upright standing spears, resting spears on the ground, unsheathed sword fighting, and trumpet blowing.
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Head & Helmet Options: 8 Modular head variants with Pilos, Phrygian, and open-face helmets, plus optional transverse and stilted crests.
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Weapons & Shields: 48 Aspis shields, 48 spears, 24 unsheathed swords, 6 trumpets, officer sashes, and anti-missile shield aprons.
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Packaging: Heavy-duty cardstock header card attached to a clear plastic bag engineered for safe online-only delivery.
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Dimensions: Overall package measures 9.8” W x 15.5” H x 1.75” D.
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Use Cases: Engineered for ancient wargaming rulesets including Mortal Gods, Hail Caesar, Clash of Spears, Saga, To the Strongest!, and museum-grade historical dioramas.
Tip: When assembling the slender spear shafts and attaching the large round shields to the forearm joints, use a liquid Plastic Cement. The resulting chemical weld creates a durable molecular bond that keeps long spears aligned and shield connections rock-solid during intense tabletop phalanx charges.
Recommended Essentials
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Shield Art Upgrades: Finish your hoplites by pairing the 48 smooth aspis shields with LittleBigMenStudios Greek Mercenary Shield Transfers to apply intricate gorgoneia, mythical beasts, and campaign emblems without tedious freehand painting.
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Phalanx Flank Screen: Protect your armored hoplite line against enemy cavalry charges by screening them with Victrix Greek Peltasts, Archers, and Slingers.
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Mediterranean Basing Realism: Complete your scenic bases with Gamers Grass dry green or burnt Mediterranean tufts mixed with fine ballast to recreate the sun-baked soil of Mantinea, Chaeronea, and Cunaxa.
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Maintenance & Care: Use a sharp Precision Hobby Knife to slice away sprue gates from the delicate trumpet bells, sword hilts, and spear points before priming.
