1/6 New [ ACI Toys ] 1/6 Roman Centurions(Primus Pilus)pre-order starts now LTD 1500 pcs!

Ross SC said:

is anyone else sick of the same post/pics being repeatedly posted? 3 times? jees, give it a rest please!

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Kuat of Kuat said:

The primus pilus ought to be the one more likely to afford a purple cloak (or even a fake purple one). A centurion earned at least 15 times that of a basic legionary, but a primus pilus received 60 times basic pay, plus entry into the equestrian order after completion of his term of service.

These looked good in the teasers, but in the complete pictures I don't find them very appealing. Possibly the choice of colours (black and purple being rare); the plastic brush appearance of the horsehair plumes; the lack of means to tie the cheek guards under the chin (?) (something I now realize may also be missing from the legionary and optio); the lightness of the tunic material; the way it hangs, and the apparent shortness of it.

I'm quite relieved actually as I'd rather stick with Kaustic Plastik after the legionary and optios arrive. They don't suffer from the Hollywood complex which is the thing that's really turning me off this line. That's merely personal preference for what I want these figures to represent when I put them on display.

However, there are some great pieces in these sets, such as the hamata, gladius and pugio scabbards, and the phalerae.

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Kuat of Kuat said:

I understand the direction you've chosen to take with your Ancient Rome line, and they generally stand as fantastic looking figures in their own right. But my demands for the soldiers have become very specific, if a little obsessive!

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Kuat of Kuat said:

I did Classical Civilization at 'A' level before going on to do a BA in History and English. However, since KP and ACI began doing their figures I've studied gladiators and Roman armour and equipment in much more depth.

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Kuat of Kuat said:

That's great news!



Even better news! I'm awaiting all three of those.

I understand the direction you've chosen to take with your Ancient Rome line, and they generally stand as fantastic looking figures in their own right. But my demands for the soldiers have become very specific, if a little obsessive!

Can't remember if you said you had plans for the Enemies of Rome? Some Celts would be greatly appreciated!

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acitoys said:

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