Continuing to attempt to date these sets, before I even received the figures and before a review was posted on plasticsoldierreview.com, I can say with certainty the following:
1) The cataphracts horsemen reappear in Byzantine literature after 900, despite the fact that the use of such units never ceased in the eastern empire.
2) The words Cataphractos and Clibanarios describe the same type of troop throughout Greek bibliography.
3) Kite-type shields appear in western Europe in the 10th century. In Byzantium they are used massively after the first crusade (1096-1099). But from the 10th to the 12th century in the Byzantine army all three types of figure shields are in use.
Therefore we can safely assume that the figures cover the period 10th-12th century. But if we wanted to limit the dating more we could say from 950 to 1150 or so.

Enjoyed the video while drinking my morning coffee. I also left a comment, you will see it. I didn't know Orion made such nice figures. They are historically accurate and the poses are different. I also saw great detail on the shields, generally good sculpting. Of course the figures stood out from your excellent technique. I have never bought Orion figures.

Zitat von Brist im Beitrag #25

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Zitat von GeorgeDianelis im Beitrag #24

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#117 Roman Dromedarii ??? AD
Meanwhile this set piqued my curiosity and after I googled it I saw that it is about Romans on camels. I've certainly never seen anything like it.

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Que ce soit en documentations, images ou figurines, je suis comme toi George, jamais vu ce genre de cavaliers romains.

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But it is historically accurate. I was simply unaware of their existence.

Yes thanks, I rose through the ranks because I distinguished myself in various battles.

#117 Roman Dromedarii ??? AD
Meanwhile this set piqued my curiosity and after I googled it I saw that it is about Romans on camels. I've certainly never seen anything like it.

Linear-A announces a set almost every day. I don't know how they can make so many figures.

Glorius video!!!

Looking forward to the sets:
#047 Hellenistic Diadochi / Epigonoi - Seleucid INFANTRY ALLIES / MERCENARIES Set 2 "Battle of Raphia 217 BC"
#048 Hellenistic Diadochi / Epigonoi - Seleucid Cavalry / Chariot Set 3
#049 Hellenistic Diadochi / Epigonoi - Seleucid ELEPHANTS versus Ptolemaic ELEPHANTS Set 4 "Battle of Raphia 217 BC"
#080 Republican Roman Infantry from the First Punic War SET 1"Army of Regulus 255 BC"
#081 Carthaginian Infantry from the First Punic War SET 1"Army of Xanthippos 255 BC"
#082 Carthaginian Naval Infantry from the First Punic War "Battle of Mylae 260 BC"
#014s King Pyrrhus of Epirus Pyrrhic War 280-275 BC
#020s Carthaginian General Staff from the Punic War
#022s Alexander the Great with General Staff
#098 Italien hill tribes 500-275 BC "The Rise of Rome"
#100 Rome`s Mid Period 509-275 BC Set 3 as Phalanx Legion
#105 Carthaginian Citizen Infantry mid-4th Century BC
#106 Carthaginian Sacred Band ??? BC
#107 Pyrrhic Elephants Pyrrhic War 280-275 BC "Battle of Asculum 279 BC"
#114 Rome`s Mid / Late Period 280-104 BC Set 4 as Manipular Legion
#119 Etrusci, Tusci, Tyrsenoi 6th Century BC-4th Century BC.

I agree Stéphane, I necessarily buy less sets.

Claus, I'm glad you're joining the conversation. When you don't the forum is poorer.

Ι think Linear-A's quality justifies the price hike. I am waiting to see the first war elephant 3D printed in the history of mankind.

Good morning Stéphane, I think the old sets will not be reissued with the new technology, but I am happy that this will happen with sets such as: Seleucid cavalry, Seleucid mercenaries, Seleucid elephants, Pyrrhic elephants, Pyrrhus, Carthaginian army, Republican Roman army, Alexander the Great and general staff.

Amazing colors. Αre they acrylic?

Superb figures, superb painting Stéphane.
Which red and which gold are you using?

It's an era I haven't dealt with at all. But I would like to see these figures painted with the nice technique you use.

Good morning Stéphane,
the first figure I will paint will represent the Emperor (Nicephorus Phocas or Vasilios II or someone else). As soon as I finish it I will post it. The second figure will represent the standard bearer of the emperor. I will post it as well. I'm currently painting something else, but these figures piqued my interest.

9th century - 11th century

I expect all 6 boxes within the next few days. They are clearly 10th and 11th century figures.
They can cover the years of the Byzantine epic up to the collapse of the eastern border after the battle of Manzikert.

I read it in Greek translation. In French I don't think there is. It was a really enjoyable book.
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Very beautiful figures. Really nice painting.