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Monday, August 17, 2026

Acheson Acquisitions

 

Back in May, Acheson Creations had a 20% off sale. Having anumber of new items that I had my eye on, this was a no brainer to take advantage of!

This is the Iroquois Village in 15 mm. The long house was so key to the identity of the Iroquois, that their own name for themselves, "Haudenosuanee", means "People of the Long House". Craig makes a 25 mm version as well, but that the buildings  much larger and much more expensive. That would be fine fora skirmish game, but I don't really do those. These are intended mostly for the planned Fall 2027 Campaign in a Day event based upon the Saratoga time frame of 1777. They don't look utof place with the 25 mm figures especially if you figure a stand is probably representing at least 50 to 100 men!

I'll need a fort or two for that event, and this should fit the bill admirably!

So much so that I bought enough for 2 (and the sections could easily be assembled to make a roughly double sized fort as well. AchesonCreations products have always been very good values (at least if you live in the US), but at 20% (and less shipping proportionately for a large order), it was a VERY good deal!  :-)

Craig has also been pumping outa bunch of Assyrian buildings, something you don't see much of. 

Side view of building #1

Assyrian building #2

and #3

Assyrian ceremonial bath with bas-relief

Assyrian steles and a free "ruins" Craig tossed in with the order. 

All the Assyrian pieces together. Along with all the Assyrian stuff I already have and have made, perhaps a pulp adventure set in an Assyrian archeological dig, or even a fantasy RPG set in Assyria come to mind as possible future project ideas! 

20 comments:

  1. Super acquisitions, I like the little fort a lot, but all look good and very useful.

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  2. A Pulp archaeological expedition sounds really interesting.

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    1. It does; I may have to read up on the tale of Gilgamesh! :-)
      One could have archeologists, cultists, thieves, competing governments (such as less common nations - Austria, Russia, France) etc. In a modern setting, the Gods of Assyria could seek vengeance upon the despoilers of the so-called Islamic state [probably TOO modern for me].

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  3. Interesting purchases Peter. There seemed to have been a few sales on in August which I have missed.

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    1. I am very happy with them. This post is just catching up to the May sale! :-)

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  4. Hi Peter,

    You can never go wrong with 20% off, and those fort sections look dead versatile for large-scale games. Looking forward to seeing them painted up on the table!

    All the best, Andy

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    1. Thanks, Andy. The AWI suitable stuff will be needed by October 2027.

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  5. Pulp archeological expedition in Assyria? What could go wrong?

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  6. Great looking forts, useful for a variety of periods I think? Love all the baried Assyrian stuff, very nice!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Ian; I thought about scratch building some myself, but for the price of these it didn't make sense to do so!

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  7. Loveme the native village. I'd like that set myself.

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    1. In 15mm, even with the outrageous shipping and uncertain tariffs du jour, it could be worth it!

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  8. Nice and useful items especially the fort

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    1. The Fort is simple but sturdy, and gets the job done!

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  9. Lots of great terrain there Peter and I laughed at your comment about using the ancient stuff for a Pulp scenario - that was exactly what I was thinking they would be good for!

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