"Preview: EoE box of 16 Imperial French Line Infantry minis" Topic
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| Chanzy | 23 Jan 2016 11:10 a.m. PST |
Here is a group shot of the 16 minis in a standard box of Imperial French Line Infantry for the Eagles of Empire range, launching in late February. More pics and artwork on the blog:
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| Hecoma | 23 Jan 2016 3:07 p.m. PST |
Great figures. Shouldn't the ensign be an officer? |
| Dave Gamer | 23 Jan 2016 3:39 p.m. PST |
Those would look great for my Volley & Bayonet forces, 'course I only need 12 per unit…. |
| Captain Cook | 23 Jan 2016 6:00 p.m. PST |
The flag in this period was carried by long service senior NCOs as far has I'm aware of. |
| Space Ghost | 23 Jan 2016 10:29 p.m. PST |
These look really good, interested to hear more about the rules which will be accompanying the figures. The Franco-Prussian War has interested me, though I hadn't considered starting it as a game project. However, we need to support manufactures like this, or we will NOT see more, so I'm definitely thinking of getting a box each when they launch. ~Brian |
| Chanzy | 24 Jan 2016 4:12 a.m. PST |
@Space Ghost: Thanks for the supporting words! A lot of time any money has gone into this project. I launched the EoE range to promote interest in this dramatic period in European history as it sets the frame for two world wars, but also to give gamers and period enthusiasts a comprehensive range of crisp 28's along with a modern gaming system, covering the entire war, including both the imperial and republican phase. Your words are very encouraging – its nice to know that more than 18 months of work is being appreciated. @Hecoma/ Captain Cook: Thanks for the comments guys, its always good to discuss these kind of details, and I really like the investigative part of the project. I did quite a bit of research pre-sculpting, incl. visits to Les Invalides, Paris and the newly opened Gravelotte Museum in Lorraine (which I can really recommend to any period enthusiasts!). I've seen privates as well as NCOs designated as ensigns in imagery – but that's when we look at the Line Infantry. The Guard is a different story (which we will get back to in wave 3 – spoiler alert :0) |
| Tom Scott | 24 Jan 2016 2:09 p.m. PST |
I will definitely be ordering these. My only disappointment is the lack of bayonets. This is not a historical criticism, just a personal preference. Just as I don't like WWI or II figures with bayonets fixed, I prefer earlier periods to have them. |
| Space Ghost | 24 Jan 2016 7:56 p.m. PST |
I think the plan is to supply separate bayonets in the box sets you will be able to attach if you want. |
| Chanzy | 25 Jan 2016 3:48 p.m. PST |
@Tom Scott / Space Ghost: exactly, bayonets will be supplied separately!
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| Tom Scott | 26 Jan 2016 6:20 p.m. PST |
Great news! Looking forward to these even more now. |
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finally dips his toe into the world of Aeronef.
