ponders nirvana.The first of the resculpted Ancients ranges is now up and running, as I am pleased to be able to unleash the new Hittite range on an unsuspecting word. The new sculpts are a vast improvement on the old ones, reflecting the improvements we have made in sculpting, molding, casting and design of our ranges over the years.
One innovation we have introduced is the reduction of parts involved in the chariots. For example, the previous Syrian chariot model consisted of four separate parts. This has been reduced to just two in the new models, which in turn makes them much easier to assemble and far stronger. The end result is a much improved end result in every department.
I've had a few people asking why I am taking the trouble to do this work in replacing older lines while there are so many new subjects that still need covering. (Yes, I do know that people want Byzantines, thank you very much!) The answer is that over ten years ago when we released the first of our 6mm Ancients figures, they set new standards for design and quality in the scale. Sadly, the years have overtaken these little men, and it is time for us to retire them and replace them with new sculpts that will once again raise the bar for 6mm Ancients and help us to maintain our high standards of quality. I can best demonstrate this with a couple of comparisons of the old figures and the new resculpts from the forthcoming Ancient Spanish range, which you will find on the News pages of the Baccus site.
The Spanish should be available very soon, followed shortly by the Moors and the Carthaginians themselves early next month.
If you are going to the Warrior Bazaar show in Bolton on the 28th March, we'll have all the new stuff for you to look at there. If you want to pre-order these or any other items, please get in touch as soon as possible.