Black Powder

Murdering their way out of a Spanish prison hulk, Chef de battalion François Léon de Rochebaron and his loyal band of followers began their journey into infamy. After the brutal experience at the hands of his Spanish captors, the once honourable de Rochebaron swore unwavering vengeance on the enemies of France. Thus the legend of the 'The Butchers' of the 73rd Line Regiment was born. In battle, no quarter was ever given as they became the scourge of the Spanish peninsular. It was only when les Bouchers met an English battalion at Grijo in 1809 did they finally meet men who could match their ignoble method of waging war. During the battle, De Rochebaron fought a bloody and protracted duel with an English Captain, matched in its viciousness by the scrap at their feet between his beloved poodle, Fifi and the British mongrel, Duchess. While all combatants survived this encounter, they swore to meet again and settle the matter. Cast in the finest Warlord Resin, these superb miniatures are dripping with character – from the vengeful, Rochebaron down to the regiment's mascot, Fifi the poodle.

Napoleon Bonaparte comes to the tabletop in all his martial glory. This fantastically detailed set includes the legendary Napoleon both on foot, surveying the work of his Grande Armée, and mounted, sword drawn, directing his loyal soldiers on to victory. The General Napoleon Bonaparte - Foot & Mounted set can be used to represent the great man himself during his reign as Emperor, but is also perfect for his earlier career during the Revolutionary Wars. He came from nothing... he conquered everything... and now he's available in miniature! This pack contains:

• x1 General Napoleon model on foot.
• x1 Mounted General Napoleon model.

Destruction and flames from on high – that’s the Congreve style, and it’s a powerful addition to your British Black powder force! Designed by Sir William Congreve in 1808, based on rockets captured from the Indian state of Mysore, the eponymous Congreve rocket consisted of a sheet-iron tube filled with gunpowder, tipped with an explosive shell, and mounted on a long wooden rod. These would be fired from racks or frames, and while somewhat unreliable and at times frighteningly inaccurate, they had the great advantage of being both powerful, terrifying, and far easier to transport and supply than the equivalent battery of cannon. Used in increasing numbers throughout the Napoleonic Wars, they would grow in size and capability into a truly deadly weapon. This brave rocketeer and his fiendish devices are ready to rain fire and terror on the foes of your British Black Powder force – if he can score a hit! This pack contains one Rocket Bombarding Frame with four crew, cast in metal.

Sound the advance, and lead the Young Guard forward with these officers for your French Black Powder force! The newest units of Napoleon’s legendary Imperial Guard to be raised were known as the ‘Young Guard’, and grew to comprise well over a dozen regiments, with the Tirailleur and Voltigeur light infantry being particularly numerous. Receiving greater pay than ‘line’ troops as well as preferential treatment overall, they were in return expected to show extreme bravery and unshakeable loyalty to Napoleon in battle – doubly so their officers, who would have to lead and motivate their men in the heart of the fiercest fighting! Brave, determined men, these officers are ready to lead your Young Guard to glory – Vive l’Empereur! This pack contains command four figures, cast in metal.