review by George Schneider
Tabletop Games has produced a superb range of 15MM figures including Seleucids, Late Romans, Goths, Sarmatians, Huns, Blemye, late Byzantines, Normans, Vikings and Saxons. More recently, they have added an extensive (43 figures) range of 14th-15th century Medieval to this collection. In addition, the manufacturer will furnish complete armies with historically proportional levels of major troop types. Wargamers may select armies for the medieval period that include a wide array of choice. All figures received were well-sculpted and anatomically correct. Proportions dipped a bit toward the full-bodied look, but other lines yield a chunkier appearance by contrast. True 15MM scale is achievied, thereby enabling wargamers to add to already existing armies. A great amount of armor and weapon detail on these figures will allow painting in great detail for advanced painters, but this detail should not thwart beginners. Foot figures are more at rest, while mounted are more action-oriented. Mounted castings include horse & rider together. All ranges include officers/standard bearers and artillery if required. A numerical rating of this series includes:
Tabletop Figures are manufactured in the U.S.A. by TABLETOP FIGURES U.S.A.: Alliance Miniatures; P.O. Box 2347; Des Moines, IOWA 50310. They are also available through Soldier World U.S.A.; P.O. Box 175; Shrewsbury, PA 17361-0175. More Reviews
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