Linear-A news & releases 2020 - 2024

[MABO]

Must have, I would say.

[Konrad]

Must have, I would say.

Yes, definitely.

[Rich W]

Some lovely poses in that set.

From a commercial perspective, I question whether this would be a profitable set for Linear-A. How many people will need more than one set of these? I'm under the impression a company has to sell several thousand sets to cover costs and make a profit, and is that likely on sets where the consumer doesn't need more than one set?

[MABO]

Some lovely poses in that set.

From a commercial perspective, I question whether this would be a profitable set for Linear-A. How many people will need more than one set of these? I'm under the impression a company has to sell several thousand sets to cover costs and make a profit, and is that likely on sets where the consumer doesn't need more than one set?

Your thoughts are quite right, I think. But in this case Linear-A has written on thier website, that the sets with the centurios and standard bearers will be produced in a reduced number. And as always, there will be no reissue of any set.

[Minuteman]

I admire the enterprise of this manufacturer in producing such varied and indeed specialised sets of ancient warriors.

Whereas I definitely do not need 40+ new Roman 'centuriones', I'd be inclined to buy this set just for the artistry of the figures (based on the illustrations) and to support the ventures of this company. Well done to Linear A !!

[Erich von Manstein]

The next set moving up.

070 - Imperial Roman Command Set 2 "Standards & Standard Bearers"

[RSDean]

I recently received a package of the two Byzantine foot sets from Michigan Toy Soldier, although my Justinian and Theodora are still on back order. I *wish* they would get some Byzantine cavalry on the schedule…

[Minuteman]

I *wish* they would get some Byzantine cavalry on the schedule…

Yes, I agree. Byzantine cavalry would be great!

[elegantmess]

I know they're stylistically different from the Linear-a sculpts, but the late roman mediun and heavy cavalry from HaT

[Santi Pérez]

Ugh, four figures of each of the centurions, standard bearers and musicians seems a bit over the top to me. I think it would have been better to put them all together in a single set. It would be more economical and more adjusted to the real needs of wargamers and diorama makers.

Santi.

[Chariobaude]

Yes, I agree. Byzantine cavalry would be great!

Yes ! this is my only "problem" with recent linear policy : they started so many timeframes lines, wich cointain each very numerous sets (wich is twice a very good news !), but then you have to wait for litterally years before enjoying the complete list of sets.
It is no scoop that i'm waiting for them to complete my justinian army since... 2020 i think when they announced it.
They issued three wonderfull sets (Justinian himself, court and bodyguards and infantry), but cavalry didn't even start its modeling, the Nika crowd is now stucked for years, and the Goths opponents will be surely available in a couple of years according to their pace.

So yes, i think they are a quite considerable bunch of collectors waiting for their byzantine cav !

[elegantmess]

I know they're stylistically different from the Linear-a sculpts, but the late roman mediun and heavy cavalry from HaT are very similar in appearance to Byzantine cavalry, as well as th Cumen set fom Orion, who would have been employed as mercenaries.

[Erich von Manstein]

Two other upcoming sets are progressing...

056 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 1 Infantry 911-605 BC kisir sharruti



084 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 5 Infantry 911-605 BC kisir sharruti, sa sepe



Actually, set 56 mainly features (heavy) archers.
A very good development which I would also like to see for other combatants from antiquity to the Middle Ages.
Wouldn't mind specific sets on Cretan, Persian or Parthian Archers in their respectively distinctive look.
Same with Thracian, Agrianian & Persian Peltasts or even Balearic Slingers.
Some of these subjects would surely deserve a corresponding portrayal in 1/72.
There is so much more to depict about early long-range warfare than just English longbowmen of the 100YW.

Why names in a dead language are being added is beyond me, particularly considering the already unnecessarily long and confusing box titles/names.

Overall, useful and attractive enrichments to the respective subjects.

[elegantmess]

Oooh- these look nice. I've been eyeing the HaT Assyrians, but I might have to wait.

[Rich W]

These do look like some nice sculpts.

[elegantmess]

There is so much more to depict about early long-range warfare than just English longbowmen of the 100YW.

There are never enough slingers.

[elegantmess]

Sorry my posts are akward. I am incredibly lost with the mchanics of this page.

[CliosPaintingBench]

Why names in a dead language are being added is beyond me, particularly considering the already unnecessarily long and confusing box titles/names.

Overall, useful and attractive enrichments to the respective subjects.

Haha, maybe they did it for flavour? Give the box sets a taste of the period?

I quite like the look of everything new, the Assyrians and limited edition Romans. I'll be getting all of these. Now, to find the time to paint everything...

[Erich von Manstein]

Two more sets heading towards release...

062 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 3 'after the battle' 911-605 BC



083 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 4 Siege Engineers 911-605 BC 'hupsu'

[Erich von Manstein]

As there seems to be a fair amount of confusion regarding the constantly expanding and changing Linear A release schedule, here's a snapshot of what it currently looks like.
Note that several positions have been changed and be aware that this list will continue to change and will most certainly see further additions.

024 - Napoleonic Prussian Landwehr Cavalry
029 - Roman Anti-Elephant Wagon Pyrrhic War
032 - Trajan's Dacian Campaign Set 1
035 - Greco-Bactrian Kingdom
041 - The Nika Revolt
042 - Indus Culture Set 1
043 - Old Babylonian Empires
044 - Margiana
047 - Seleucid Infantry Allies & Mercenaries Set 2
048 - Seleucid Cavalry & Chariot Set 3
049 - Seleucid vs Ptolemaic Elephants Set 4
052 - Army of Syracuse Set 2 Cavalry
053 - Cimmerians
054 - Lydians
055 - Urartu
056 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 1 Infantry (Archers)
057 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 2 Cavalry
058 - Enemies of Eastern Roman Empire Set 1 Goths
059 - Prehistoric Homo Sapiens - Hunting Set 2
060 - Yuezhi / Tochars Nomads
061 - Imperial Roman Centuriones, Command Set 1
062 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 3 'after the battle'
063 - Legions of Caesar Set 1
064 - Legions of Caesar Set 2
065 - Legions of Pompeius Set 1
066 - Legion of Antonius in Egyptian Service
067 - Legions of Crassus Set 1
068 - Hittite Empire Set 1 'Army on the march'
069 - Roman Army 3rd Century AD Set 1 Infantry
070 - Imperial Roman Standards & Standard Bearers, Command Set 2
071 - WWI German Landwehr at Tannenberg Set 1
074 - WWI German Infantry at Verdun Set 2
079 - WWI Saxon Rifles 1914-15 Set 3
080 - 1st Punic War Republican Roman Infantry Set 1
081 - 1st Punic War Carthaginian Infantry Set 1
082 - 1st Punic War Carthaginian Naval Infantry
083 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 4 Siege Engineers
084 - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 5 Infantry
085 - Dilman, Magan, Jiroft Set 1
086 - Neo-Babylonian Empire Set 1
087 - Roman Army 3rd Century AD Set 2 Cavalry
088 - Bacchanalia in Ancient Rome Set 1
089 - Roman Artillery Set 1 Ballista
090 - Hittite Empire Set 2 'Army in Battle'
091 - Mittani Empire Set 1 'Mittani Army'
092 - Roman Artillery Set 2 Onager
093 - Wilusa Set 1
094 - Legions of Crassus Set 2
095 - The Minoans Set 2 (bull-leapers & Palace life)
096 - Germanic Warriors Set 1 Infantry 3rd Century AD
097 - Byzantine Cavalry Set 1

007s - Hittite King Mursili I. with Guardsman (5 figures instead of 4)
008s - Julius Caesar General Staff (5 figures)
009s - Roman Artillery Set 3 - Scorpio
013s - Hadrian's Wall
014s - King Pyrrhus of Epirus
015s - Vigiles Urbani 'Cohortes Vigilum' Set 2
016s - Neo-Assyrian Empire Command Set 1 (5 figures)
017s - Neo-Assyrian Empire Command Set 2 (5 figures)
018s - Neo-Assyrian Empire Set 3 (5 figures)
019s - Goths (Theodoric the Great) (5 figures)

Hope this helps to provide some clarity, at least for the moment.