Caesar's Legions

thank you, looking forward to getting started building an army.

It should have pics of the actuak models

Hi Anonymous -- more pics coming soon!

Also, check out the Workbench!

Thanks you!

Tony

Tony Reidy

CEO

Wargames Factory

Will boxes without command figures be available? The sets are a bit command heavy for my tastes and it would be nice to have the option to get more regular line troops.

Hi Jeff -- the boxes are designed to allow you to field 3 Battle Groups of Legionaries for the Late Republican Roman list in Field of Glory's Rise of Rome companion army list book.

You could alternatively create 2 large units with command and 18 legionaries in each (22 figure units) -- and take the extra command figures to create a vignette stand -- or use them for casualty markers with a little modeling!

All the best,

Tony

Tony Reidy

CEO

Wargames Factory

Could we get some photos of a ranked up unit so that we can see what it looks like? That would be awesome! Thanks and keep up the good work!

Looking forward to the actual figs - progress so far is very exciting, great work!

Not about to put the money down for a product sight-unseen, but excited about the eventual releases!

Excellent Idea! I see that the Perry's are doing the same with ACW. Unfortunately I have plenty of Roman 28's. I've been waiting for Napoleonics or Seven Yrs War stuff for some time, but I don't want to spend $1000 per army.

Have visited the workbench area and these miniatures look great! Looking forward to getting these and the Celts when they become available...:)

will there be pictures of the actual models on the boxes ? i remember AEG made the mistake of just using art on their boxes of clanwar, so you had no idea what the models looked like inside.

These look terrific. I'm actually just now putting together my Punic War romans and Carthaginians. How long will I have to wait to buy yours in this range?

Thanks

Roma Victor!

Please, Please, Please, Please can we see a few painted minis.

Happy Gaming!

Allan

Looks good so far

I agree with the majority of the other comments: pictures would be useful in making a descision about purchasing.

I love them when will they come out please tell when launch date is i love them so much i will buy at least 6 boxes i think

Everything sounds promising but I would like to see some photos of thee actual figures; both unpainted and painted, singularily and ranked up in a unit.

I'll be getting some of these, I just love the models.

I'll be all over those Men-At-Arms and Bowmen for my Bretonnian army as well. ;)

pic's soon?

What happen, since 20 may the guys from this company don't give news ???

We want to see the models and have some news...

It is a bit strange that Wargames Factory and Warlord Games are both releasing Romans and Celts in 25-28mm hard plastic. Hopefully WF will get into the medieval support since WG already has their first Roman box on the market and is soon to release their Celts. In all honesty I would prefer to support an American company (and avoid trans-Atlantic shipping costs) than an English one but the quality of the miniatures is still the paramount concern.

Please, Wargames Factory, let us see the goods!

Looks good. I think it's a fair value for the amount of mini's you get. Can't wait to see pictures of the sprues and samples of assembled minis.

I really do like these miniatures, but I was wondering if you might include bases for the miniatures and a list of possible ways to organize the figs so that they best fit the Field of Glory rules? I think that they are awesome though.

Hi any release date for romans , they seem a bit like Billy Bunter's Postal order,ie always due but never arriving. Will there be just one type of transfer in these boxes or several different transfers.

I am trying to make a small list with what will come in the roman army box of minitures but I have a couple of questions.
1.) I am asuming that the Centurions, Optios, Signifers,and Cornicens are not actually command figs because if they are modeled separatley then you do not have enough figs to make 4 bases with 4 models each for 3 battle groups (48 models exactly). So if those special figs are to be modeled in with the battle groups should I make just one base with one of each special fig for each battle group? Or should I spread them out, putting one of each special fig on separate bases within the same battle group?

2.) The models with throwing spears are clearly ment to be classed as heavy armoured given their large shields and metal amour that they are wearing. However, in the Rise of Rome book the only spear throwing fig listed is un armoured. So I am allowed to officially alter the models profile and point cost according to the main rules so that my models capabilites are acuratly represented?

I know thats alot but I greatly appreciate any feed back.

Hi Michael,

You will probably want your Centurion, Signifer, and Cornicen in the front row of your BG with the Optio in the rear row. If you do larger BGS (more than 16-figures) you can also take some of these and use them on a Command stand.

Re: designation of LRR in the Field of Glory books. Historically, legionaries threw their pilum prior to charging in with their scutum (shield) and gladius (sword). You might want to make a post up on the Field of Glory forums at http://www.fieldofglory.com to ask about this.

Hope that helps!

Tony

Tony Reidy
Wargames Factory

RE: The pilum throwing: This is considered part of the impact phase and not actual 'shooting'. Much like Tony says, they were only used prior to contact - not as a sustained missle.

Hey Tony, any way we can see examples of the battle groups using your figures? I would really like to see how these form up on FoG bases.

I feel a civil war coming on having just read Ospreys Philippi and Caesars Civil Wars. But if you have any influence over Osprey steer them towards Alesia as a title as that could stimulate intrest in buying Gauls. Great figures though now waiting with baited breath for Northstar to start selling them in the UK.

Finally!! Good news, the troops are marching out.

Now, When will the Celts be coming. A date would be nice.

Really cool!! Cant Wait To get one.
But it would be cool if in workbench you saw more photos of when they were painted...

yeah would be nice to be able to get them in the uk - they do look good and marian legionaries are not too well represented among the established manufacturers. suppose i'll have to wait a while for the persians!

Northstar are now selling these in the UK and my orders in!

Good looking work guys and gals! Can't wait for the Imperial Legions.

Got these yesterday via Caliver Books - well worth the wait and the extra compensation for that - like the models both lots!

It will be great to multipose these guys, as other ranges are very limited.

Picked these up at Fall In and just finished assembly and priming. Detail level is really nice. They are very close in style and size to the old Foundry Caesareans and also the stuff Copplestone did for Companion. Highly recommended. Especially when you would have to pay over 100 bucks to get the same # of Foundry figures.

I am still waiting for the box pre-ordered here, but I couldn't wait any longer and ordered some from Cavalier Books. They arrived yesterday and I painted a legionary straight away. I agree with 'Centurion Bryan' 100%.
GREAT value for money. I just hope they'll do more late republican Roman stuff (cavalry, auxiliaries, etc.)
Well done, Wargames Factory!

Cheers

Hi Labienus, can you contact me? I want to check on your order as all Roman pre-orders have all been shipped out for quite some time.

You can quick on "Contact Us" at the top of the page to send an email.

Thanks so much,
Tony

Tony Reidy
Wargames Factory
http://www.wargamesfactory.com

Do you have a production list of future sets? I just recently checked out Fields of Glory and Your Site and I am very interested in the Punic Wars. I am wanting to see what you have in the pipe line and their 'estimated' release dates. Everything I have seen for this set is great!

will there be archers and other kinds of infantry?

The Roman legion is stupendous compliments...
I would want to do you some questions!!
1 - it would be possible to also see even the spurious ones of assemblage in photo.
2 - I could see the other concerning products the Roman epoch him on the 28mm that on the 15mm...

carlo.wargames@libero.it thanks

These look great!

David
www.tabletopreview.com

I'm very likely to get these, as they look fantastic. My only curiosity is whether we could see a picture of the sprues themselves, like you have on the Zulu wars page.

Anyway, these are great.

Could you post a pic of the actual sprues? Just to get an idea of how many pieces and how they go together?

Bought a couple of boxes on impulse from a local hobby shop, and was very pleasantly surprised -- after 30+ years of painting figs, that's saying a lot. Nicely done figures, historically accurate, with reasonably good detail. Very clean molding. Paint-up almost as well as the best lead figs. Assembly takes time, but I love the cost.

Do they have any stores in Australia because I really want to start an army

These Romans look really good. It's about time that there were plastic 28mm figures on the market that weren't GW! This is good mainly because your figures are much cheaper than theirs. Just a couple of questions, would you be able to fit these figures into a GW movement tray? Also, 3 Centurions, 3 optios, 3 cornicens and 3 signifiers seems a bit much, why don't you put one of each in? Or create a command pack?

hey great stuff...good enough to make me want to leap from 15mm figs to the big guys....but need the full complement--what about the roman velites and such? are they destined to arrive anytime soon? seems imperative to get two full armies up and running so folks can paint up and go to the fields.

I decided to start buying some of the ancients to use in some fantasy gaming while I wait on the Greatcoat infantry......So here's to my first of many WF purchases.


John

If any of you have the warlord plastic romans, how would you say they compare to these ones?

nighthawk -mindgames in melbourne swanston street have some of this stuff. i expect some other independent retailers also would.

Brilliant! I'm gonna forward this site to my other 40k/WHFB friends; I know they'll love these models.

These Roman Legionnaires will make excellent alternate models for Warhammer Empire soldiers. Thanks again WGF!

I think I just crapped my pants and you fine sirs just got $40

Love the Romans. Ranking them up is a bit difficult, and I found some poses "worked" better than others. Nonetheless, for a first effort, these were a pleasant - no - wonderful surprise. I've always wanted Caesar's army, but was unable/unwilling to pay Foundry prices for them. Your Germans and Celts show just how much progress in the model-making art you've made. Congrats!

Great promotion but I only wanted one box to try and the P&P throws it back up again - doh! I'll pick some up eventually!

product is out of stock :(

or choose smaller quantity...

wanted 5, it wont let me order 1...

great promotion, guess i missed out

Shaun

Sorry about that Shaun - all fixed now.

took advantage of the 09/09/09 sale ... wish I had ordered another box. The figures are awesome. I've spent most of my free time the last 4 days putting romans together.

Got a box of romans the other day along with some british zulus. Im glad their the same hight as my old glory metal romans. My only complaint so far is that Ive had to cut on all the ball joint heads to fit right. Not that big a deal though, Ive had to deal with worse. Details not bad for plastics and in a few days Ill be able to compare them painted to my old glory metal minis. Good job keep it up...

I just got my boxes in and got some free stuff with it too :)

These minis are great even at full price, but on sale, with the extra thrown in, these easily rate at amazing!

Is there enough equipment so that ALL the Legionnaires have swords and Shields? I want to use these guys for an alternate-miniature WHFB Empire army. :D

where are you guys based

how many heads are included in the box set? if theres extra I wanted to know how many light infantry sprues I should order

i was wondering do they come with bases?
i'd love to know!
thanks

These look very nice, and I'm looking at getting some plastic 28mm Romans soon. Any chance of some sprue pics?

Mostly AWESOME! I love having the ability to individualize my legionaries. My only suggestion/issue is that the command element is a bit over-represented and I would have preferred maybe 2 of each with the difference filled in with rank & file troops.
The poses, the uniforms, armor and helmets as well as all of the weapons are really great, especially the "Mainz" pattern of the swords, really a great touch. Although these troops could be used from the age of Marius (100BC) up til about the reign of Augustus, there are parts like the aforementioned swords, really make this army ideal for Caesar's time. I can't wait to field these guys against some Gauls or Germans.

These look awesome, and i have just invested in a roman army starter set. Think im gonna fill it in with a couple of these bad boys :).

so is this kit all foot infantry? if it is im interested

Will you be handling the later version of the Legionnaire? If I am not mistaken, these look more like the Hastati/Principes.

this is the army i am starting out with wish me luck

Really eager to be starting this army!!! Great set!

Nice product. It is really nice. Can't wait to get some germans as well!!

Very nice, easy to make and look great painted, based on coins the weight issue for plastic fig's is no longer a problem

ummm, ok. i like the models, but all mine came with was people with swords and spears and shields... no command ANYTHING in sight. what the heck happened?!

WERE ARE THE ROMAN BOW'S AND ARROWS? THE ROMAN ARMY NEEDS THEM LOL...

UP DATE THE ROMAN ARMY WITH MORE METAL PLATEING. AND SQURE SHIELDS.

Excellent wargames figures, as a Roman military historian/history professor and a wargamer, these are fantastic miniatures for the price. My one quibble is that the centurion seems more appropriate for the 1st Century AD (with the helmet) than the 1st
Century BC Marian army but I just trimmed off his helmet crest and used the head for a regular legionary. Kudos, chaps! You've made it possible for me to add yet another Roman army to my collection, now if only I could find a figure of Octavian/Augustus...
;)

Very nice pack. I chose these because of the rounded shield and helmet style, which I find more interesting then the later Imperial uniforms. Thank you.

I am in agreement with Abraham Griffin: Will you be handling the later version of the Legionnaire? If I am not mistaken, these look more like the Hastati/Principes. It would be nice to see some later aged roman legionnaires, and get some auxilia infantry
into the mix. Any idea if or even when you might throw some into the mix? I would jump more for those classic romans then these. Dont get me wrong though, These are quite nice and I would recommend them to other collectors. :)

These are great models, affordable, customizable and good looking. I bought a box set and you can make 3 units of 16 with it, which is great for $30. I also appreciate that they are appropriate for the Caesarian period, so Gallic War and Civil War. I imagine
if you used the arms and spears from the Numidian box set you could make Triarii for Punic War as well.

Just wanted to say that i bought some of these models, as well as some Samuri handgunners, and they are FANTASTIC! Thank you guys so much for doing what you do, offering a good number of models at an averag Joe price. Thank you thank you thank you! :)

Just wanted to say that i bought some of these models, as well as some Samuri handgunners, and they are FANTASTIC! Thank you guys so much for doing what you do, offering a good number of models at an averag Joe price. Thank you thank you thank you! :)

Must have these...

I finally got a box of your Caesar's Legionaries from 3vWargames via Amazon. Not only are these figurines excellent quality and value for money, but I am also really impressed with the overall product design - sprues that sit together snugly so they fit
into a smaller box; box made from recycled card; box art includes tents for those who wish to utilise them - this is a great product. I immediately bought another 2 boxes direct from 3v.Wargames(who manufacture excellent sets of shield transfers)

These look brilliant but I would love to see some imperial Roman legionaries, historically accurate or not I want to recreate the opening battle scene from Gladiator.

Amazing, just amazing