As far as I am concerned, until recently the
most noticeable and most interesting miniatures from Scibor Monstrous
Miniatures store were SF Roman Legionaries. But now there are new minis that
are similar to Legionaries but are still different, based on another ancient Middle
Sea civilization and brought to science fiction reality, SPAAARTAAA !
No other ancient army in history of mankind had
been so glorified in popular culture as Spartan warriors, especially the 300 Spartans
who died at Thermopile defending Greece against the Persian invasion. Of course, most of what we know from movies, comic
books or games is fictitious, but this does not change fact that Sparta and its
soldiers were feared and admired by most ancient countries. Scibor Spartan
miniatures made use that ancient heritage to the fullest.
At the first glance the inspiration for the
miniatures is apparent. Warriors’ armor and weapons bear clear resemblance to
ancient Greek soldiers’ equipment. Breastplate armor is stylized to look like abdominal
muscles and its lower part is covered with a robe.
Additionally, the breastplate may be adorned
with a gemstone or a chain with some small icon. One other thing that is
visible at that part of the armor is parchments with wax seals near the armored
shoulder pads.
Leg armor is relatively plain and simple
looking, and the only engravings are those of stylized Greek letter Alpha and
solar rays. Shoulder pads are also of simple design. They are smooth and one is
adorned with small shield with an eagle or again Alpha letter inside.
Their weapons bear strong resemblance to Roman
Legionaries’ halberds. The core of the weapon is short and at the rear tip it
is ended with small blade. At the top of the halberd there is a range weapon (similar
to a bolt gun) added at the bottom of a long blade.
There is a mantle with fur falling from the
back of all the Spartan miniatures, similar to those you can know from SF
Celtic miniatures range. From beneath the mantle there extends a turbine that
is a part of the generator that powers up the warrior’s armor.
Every model has its own battlebase. Those bases
look like more or less seriously damaged block (plate) of marble with a large
Alpha letter engraved in the stone surface.
Like all Scibor’s products, Spartan SF miniatures
are quite massive and bulky, and the main part of each model is created from one
solid block of resin. For me that is not a problem but I know that this
technique has many supporters and opponents. Those minis should satisfy all
those who like Scibor Monstrous Miniatures brand. The only drawback in my
opinion are slim weapons, halberds can by easily damaged or broken with little
force and weapon blade felt little… flimsy.
Now go and fight for the SPACE SPARTAAAA
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