The latest post at The Duchy of Tradgardland, regarding the recently rereleased Airfix Ancient Britons, reminded me that I had a picture of some of my own ABs on my phone. Like many others I'm sure, I have great memories of playing with these toys attacking the Roman Wall Fort on the dining room carpet, and later being used with Featherstone's Ancients Rules.
A Chief accompanied by his Druid/Shaman(?), Standard and Warband
These sure bring back memories. The Celts and Romans were my first ancients figures back in the days I was buying them for well under a dollar a box. Mine have long since departed this earth.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather gave me the Roman Fort and a box of Romans - they had to fight the Robin Hood figures until some Ancient Britons turned up at Christmas
DeleteLikewise …my first ancients, too 🙃. A wonderful set, and the chariots were excellent little models.
ReplyDeleteI like the Chariots too even though the wheels aren't right!
DeleteOverall a nice set of ancients - even if I still imagine the slinger figure is very much posed like a skateboarder (admittedly one waving a sock for some reason) 😉
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Geoff
Ha ha I hadn't thought of a skateboarder - just needs a hoodie
DeleteBrings back memories, Airfix figures were my introduction to the hobby.
ReplyDeleteGreat memories and they're still the backbone of my 1/72nd armies
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