Wiglaf Miniatures (9 products found)

Wiglaf Miniatures is run by Daniel Mersey and specializes in producing 18mm metal wargaming miniatures for the British Dark Ages (or Early Medieval Period). The models are sculpted by Mark Copplestone in a similar style to his fantasy Barbarica range.

Wiglaf Miniatures’ first release is The Age of Penda: Seventh Century AD Anglo-Saxons. This range is designed for the wars of Mercia and her enemies, and will expand to include other leaders, Vendel Culture warriors, Welsh and Irish warriors, and cavalry.

Wiglaf Miniatures aims to produce sculpts that are historically accurate and evocative of the period. There’s a balanced mix of armoured and unarmoured warriors, and we have researched costume and appearance across a wide range of sources. The Anglo-Saxon range is based on what is known of their costume in the seventh century AD. Shields are scaled to around 70cm and helmets are based on the known British Isles examples from the surrounding centuries (Sutton Hoo, Benty Grange, Pioneer, Shorwell, Coppergate, Staffordshire). We’ve modelled some shield decorations onto the wealthiest warriors, ensured our warriors carry a seax, and named the leaders after some of our favourite warlords from the period.

Please note that you’ll need to supply spears and standards for open-handed miniatures, but shields are cast on. Models listed as “assorted poses” are supplied as a random mix from those shown.