Victrix Plastic Model Figures
Mercenary Armoured Hoplites (28mm) VXA004
This 28mm hard plastic set from Victrix depicts Greek mercenary Hoplites and warriors from various city-states during the 5th to 3rd centuries BCE. Representing the widespread use of professional soldiers across the Greek world, this set is ideal for building armies for conflicts ranging from the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War to campaigns under Philip II and Alexander the Great.
The box includes 48 highly detailed miniatures, each designed with authentic classical Greek equipment and clothing. With a diverse range of body and head options, unsheathed swords, spears, and musical instruments, this set offers superb versatility and realism. Whether you are recreating the hired phalanxes of Asia Minor, mainland Greece, or the forces engaged in Macedonian campaigns, this kit provides endless potential for your armies.
The figures can be used to represent troops from Athens, Corinth, Rhodes, or any number of smaller Hellenic powers, as well as roving mercenary companies. This set is also fully supported by Little Big Men Studios shield transfers and banner sheets to enhance presentation and detail.
- Scale: 28mm (1:56)
- Figures: 48 hard plastic miniatures
- Includes:
- 8 x Body options
- 8 x Head options
- 48 x Shields
- 48 x Spears
- 24 x Unsheathed Swords
- 6 x Trumpets
- Suitable for a wide range of Greek factions and mercenary units
- Compatible with LBMS shield transfers and banners
- Hard plastic kit, supplied unpainted
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
Mercenary Hoplites became a defining feature of Greek warfare in the classical and Hellenistic periods. As city-states declined and empires expanded, professional soldiers were in high demand—from the shores of Ionia to the campaigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great. These warriors often came from the same backgrounds as their citizen-soldier counterparts but fought for pay, not patriotism. Their equipment remained traditional: a round shield, spear, helmet, and varying forms of body armour. Whether defending a city or marching with Macedonian kings, Greek mercenaries were disciplined and deadly, and this Victrix set captures that versatility and martial character perfectly.
