{"product_id":"victrix-foot-knights-x8-28mm-medieval-miniatures","title":"VICTRIX Foot Knights Sprues (x8 28mm Medieval Miniatures)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the charge is spent and the battle closes to a grinding melee, it is the Foot Knight who decides the day. Armoured in mail and surcoat, wielding sword, axe, or mace, these elite warriors were the most dangerous men on any medieval battlefield — trained from birth to fight and kill in close combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set contains two sprues — one with bodies and weapons, and a half sprue of 14 heater shields — enough to make \u003cstrong\u003eeight hard plastic, multipart Foot Knights\u003c\/strong\u003e representing the knightly class of the \u003cstrong\u003eLate 12th to 13th Centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Figures must be assembled and painted and do not include bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's on the sprue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x Foot Knights (5 in mail and surcoat, 3 in mail only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 x Heater shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapon options: swords, axes, double-handed axes, spears, and maces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard bearer and musician arms included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacterful extras: raised crosses and severed heads for personalisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Period\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 12th to 13th century — one of the most turbulent and conflict-ridden eras in medieval history. These figures are suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crusades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First and Second Barons' Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spanish Reconquista\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman, French, Polish, and Italian conflicts of the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArmour \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set reflects the transitional nature of knightly equipment across this period. The surcoat did not become universally adopted until the late 13th century, so the mix of 5 surcoated and 3 mail-only figures gives the set excellent flexibility across the full era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelmet Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat-topped Barrel helms\u003c\/strong\u003e — the iconic enclosing helm of the 13th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConical helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e — similar to the Norman style, representing earlier or regional variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKettle helms\u003c\/strong\u003e — practical open-faced helms worn across all classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarlier and later styles can be used together — equipment was passed from father to son and lasted generations, giving you full flexibility across the period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Kit Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts from this set mix freely with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9023040487562\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTRIX Mounted Knights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9059248275594\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTRIX Foot Sergeants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sets — mix and match heads, arms, and weapons across all three kits for maximum variety in your armies and retinues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Historical Rulesets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLion Rampant\u003c\/strong\u003e — field as Foot Men-at-Arms or Fierce Foot for the elite infantry core of your retinue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHail Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e — use as heavy infantry to anchor your medieval battle line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAGA: Age of Crusades\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal hearthguard infantry across Crusader, French, English, and other Feudal factions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarons' War\u003c\/strong\u003e — represent the dismounted knightly class of 13th century England and France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeus Vult\u003c\/strong\u003e — elite infantry for Crusader or European factions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFantasy Conversion Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarhammer: The Old World\u003c\/strong\u003e — convert into Bretonnian Men-at-Arms, Empire Greatswords, or Knights on foot; the weapon variety and command options make champion and unit filler conversions straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKings of War\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent as Kingdoms of Men foot knights or elite human infantry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrostgrave \/ Mordheim\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavily armoured warband members or hired swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49419625136266,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6984\/6666\/files\/Product_Photo_3_2048x_27b4ba71-2426-4dc8-8101-72228585f0bb.webp?v=1778722393","url":"https:\/\/thevictorsspoils.myshopify.com\/products\/victrix-foot-knights-x8-28mm-medieval-miniatures","provider":"The Victor's Spoils, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}