32mm or so Roman Gladiators?

Question

I am looking for 32mm or simior Roman Gladiators to play a wargame. Do you know a good supplier?

Answer 1

Games Workshop have Gladiator figures, available either in a box set or individually -

http://uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?WCI=Menu&WCE=Search

You can either buy online or visit your local store. Good luck :)

Answer 2

There are a few suppliers that provide Historical wargame figures, one of the best stockists I've seen is Cardiff Games (In Cardiff, Wales) who usually carry a good range of historical figures.

You may also try Eclectic Games (Reading) or Bishop Games (Coventry) as they have excellent connections when it comes to obtaining gaming miniatures.

I wouldn't recommend Games Workshops figures as if they currently have any Gladiators in their lines, odds are they'll be quite strongly themed for their own world.

Tracking down such miniatures can be quite tricky though, there are a few companies, however they normally trade by mail or supply specialist retailers. Keep an eye open for Wargames fairs like SALUTE or COLOURS, where such fringe traders often appear and sell their figures directly. (There's a list of events sites here: http://www.salute.co.uk/salute/showlinks.asp?type=SHOW).

I wouldn't recommend relying on ebay either, the prices that most figures go for are equivalent to store prices, so you're better trying to get a local stockist who can order the right figures for you.

Finally, check your local WH Smiths or large Newsagents as there's a magazine called Wargames Illustrated, containing a variety of articles but notably lots of contact details for places to buy figures from.

Answer 3

You could try ebay.