Quick answer
Choose the Greek slinger reinforcement pack when you need 12 multipose slingers to build a varied Greek skirmish unit. Choose the Ancient Balearic Slingers when you want a dedicated Balearic slinger unit with a distinct historical identity for your ancient skirmisher units.
Why the Greek pack suits flexible Greek armies
The Greek slinger reinforcement pack gives you 12 plastic slingers with multipose options, so you can vary poses and assembly across the unit. That flexibility matters when you want your 28mm Greek skirmishers to look less uniform without buying multiple character models.
Because the pack is tied to Greek armies, it slots naturally into a Greek force. If you already field Greek infantry and cavalry, adding slingers from the same range keeps the visual style consistent.
Why the Balearic slingers bring a distinct historical identity
The Ancient Balearic Slingers are a dedicated unit of high-quality 28mm miniatures. Their identity is tied to the Balearic slingers, who were known as highly proficient with the sling in ancient warfare and hunting. For players building a Punic Wars force or a historically themed skirmish contingent, that specificity is the main draw.
The trade-off is that you get a defined unit rather than a multipose reinforcement pack. If your priority is customizing every pose, the Greek pack offers more assembly freedom; if your priority is fielding a recognizable Balearic slinger unit, this is the more direct choice.
The real trade-off: customization vs. historical focus
These two products solve different problems. The Greek pack is a reinforcement tool: 12 multipose plastic slingers that let you expand or vary an existing Greek army. The Balearic slingers are a ready-made unit with a specific historical role.
Neither product supplies a full army list or rules. You will still need to check your chosen rule set for how slingers are fielded and how many models make a unit. The absence of that information in the catalog means you should confirm unit sizes before buying multiple packs.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Assembly flexibility: The Greek pack offers multipose plastic slingers, so you can vary poses across the unit. The Balearic slingers are supplied as a defined unit without stated multipose options. If you enjoy converting and posing individual figures, the Greek pack gives you more control.
- Historical identity: The Balearic slingers carry a specific historical reputation as elite slingers, while the Greek pack is a general Greek slinger reinforcement. Pick Balearic if your army list or theme calls for that specific contingent.
- Unit size and expansion: The Greek pack contains 12 models, which helps when you need to fill out a skirmish unit or add a second rank. The Balearic pack's model count is not stated in the catalog, so check before planning multiple units. Confirm your rule set's unit size before buying several packs of either type.
Product facts at a glance
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Greek slinger reinforcement pack: Contains 12 plastic slingers with multipose options for customization. You can build a varied skirmish unit and adjust poses to avoid duplicate-looking figures.
Greek slinger reinforcement pack
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Ancient Balearic Slingers: High-quality 28mm miniatures depicting Balearic slingers, historically proficient with the sling. They give you a recognizable Balearic unit for Punic Wars or other ancient skirmisher forces.
Ancient Balearic Slingers
Which should you field?
Best for
- Greek army players who want 12 multipose slingers to customize and expand their skirmish units.
- Hobbyists who prefer plastic assembly flexibility over a fixed historical unit.
Not for
- Players who specifically need a Balearic slinger contingent for a Punic Wars force.
- Anyone who wants a ready-defined unit without assembling multipose figures.