Alliance – 72058 – Mounted heavy eastern tribes (Set 1)

Description:

This set from Alliance (Dark Alliance sub-brand) represents a fantasy take on Tolkien-inspired Easterling heavy cavalry and delivers a solid visual impact for its scale. Inside the box, you get 12 mounted figures in 6 different poses, molded in green soft plastic. Each sprue contains a radial arrangement of riders and separately molded armored horses, all with a distinct eastern/Oriental aesthetic. The figures wear ornate lamellar armor, horned helmets, and carry a variety of weapons such as spears, maces, swords, and banners, giving them an exotic, martial flair strongly reminiscent of the Easterlings from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings films, though with some unique artistic license.

The sculpting quality is quite good for soft plastic figures—crisp detail on the armor plating, helmets, shields, and horses adds depth and makes the figures paint up well. The poses are dynamic enough to suggest movement and combat readiness, including one standard bearer and another figure in a commanding pose. The horses are heavily armored, reinforcing the impression of elite or cataphract-style cavalry. However, as is common with this material, some fine details (like weapon tips or banner edges) may require heat treatment or boiling water to correct slight warping.

Overall, this is a well-executed fantasy set that fills a gap in 1/72 fantasy ranges, especially for those building armies inspired by the East in Middle-earth or similar fantasy settings. It also pairs beautifully with other Alliance “Dark Alliance” lines such as orcs, elves, and undead. For both gamers and diorama builders, it’s a strong and atmospheric addition that delivers variety, character, and a certain grim elegance that stands out on the battlefield. This box complements the Eastern Tribes releases (light cavalry and infantry) that you can find in the related kits section.