More Vikings!!

You may recall my enthusiasm for the last lot of plastic vikings I bought has waned somewhat. The issue with the hands not holding the weapons properly did little to inspire confidence, never mind fear in the enemy. I had heard good things about the Gripping Beast Vikings and was compelled to take a closer look.

This box set is a little more expensive than the last lot but has 44 models in it! That works out at roughly 40p a model which is quite unbelievable value (remember I've lived a sheltered, expensive gaming life thus far). There are tons of options on the sprues and hands that actually hold the weapons!

I have counted five different body poses and ten different heads. However, even better than all that is the command sprue that is included – actually the box has two in it which is even better. I can now make a leader (or two) without the need to spare bits or greenstuff.

The details seem sharper and the kit just seems to be better all round than the previous vikings I bought. In addition the proportions, next to my Romans, seems better though admittedly not much.

I have already built my initial four models (as I have with all the kits) and I may even splash some paint on them at if I get the urge… but let's not be hasty.